Chapter 334: The Emperor’s Plan

The room was spacious, covered with luxury. The pillars stood, made from rare shiny purple wood

" Governor Wu is dead? Along with his son?" The Great Yan Emperor narrowed his eyes. " What exactly happened? And how?"

" Your Majesty, that’s the strange thing." The eunuch explained, " From the intel we have gathered till now, the Third Prince plotted to kill Governor Wu’s son and accuse Miss Cai Yixue of Cai Family."

" However, as Miss Yixue was on trial, her husband, Jia Hao, appeared, defending her and proving her innocence. Third Prince managed to bury the situation by sacrificing one of his allies. So, there is no proof Third Prince did it."

" Jia Hao? Isn’t that the same person who helped the Cai Family and Li Qing?" The Emperor’s eyes shone. " Also, I do remember the thing they called the chocolate."

" Errm...Your Majesty, we are trying to get more of it. However, it’s really a scarce sweet." The eunuch forced a smile, " Returning to the topic, the matter blew up as they found Governor Wu was dead."

" According to report, the poison was an unknown poison. Also, the servant saw no one coming or going. It was as if a ghost did it."

" Prince Yuan then accused Jia Hao of the murder. But before the guards could capture him, he had vanished. Also, Prince Yuan has proof in a photographic jade, of Jia Hao killing one of his trusted subordinates. Hence, he declared Jia Hao a criminal and put a bounty on him."

" Tsk tsk, really some refreshing gossip you got this time." The Emperor was amused when he heard that. That brat received my commendation last time, and now he is a fugitive."

"Your Majesty, he is still the person who helped the crown prince. Should we..."

" What? You wish to revoke the bounty?" The Emperor looked at the eunuch. " Let it be, no need to help him."

" In fact, use this chance to ask the Cai Family to annul the marriage."

The eunuch was stunned when he heard the emperor, " Your Majesty, why...Oh!"

Suddenly, his eyes gleamed, understanding the emperor’s reason, " You wish to suppress the rising momentum of the Cai Family?"

" This Jia Hao fellow is too talented." The Emperor tapped on the table, " The sinking Cai Family of Nanhai City again started to rise the moment he became their son in law. Not to mention, all those strange things Cai Family’s business is selling...Jia Hao is behind everything."

" The longer he stays with the Cai Family, the more powerful they will become. We’d better take care of this."

" But the Divine Martial Hall leader has a favorable impression of Jia Hao." The eunuch spoke in low voice, " He helped them solve quite some cases."

" Hmm, that’s true too." The Emperor rubbed his chin, " Give a hidden instruction to not harm him. But other than that, he will get no privilege."

" Very well, Your Majesty. I shall do it." The eunuch nodded, " Speaking of which, there have been some new developments. The Divine Martial Hall has found quite some concerning groups who are trying to destabilize the kingdom."

" One of them is the mass production of Steelrot Powder."

" Steelrot Powder? Aren’t the Sterling Steel Ores banned?"

" Your Majesty, it looks like there has been some illegal mining operation. Coupled with the weapons seized in the past, it looks like something big is happening behind the scenes."

The Sterling Steel Ores have a special property. Although they are a rare mineral, they can increase the durability of normal metal workings.

However, if processed in a special way, one can produce Steelrot Powder. That powder is a terrifying thing that instantly corrodes a weapon made of steel and makes it brittle.

Such a thing could be devastating in a war, hence the mining is strictly monitored and even most nobles are forbidden to have it.

" Also, the influence of otherworlders has increased by a lot. The Temple of Purity and Moon Shadow Cult has increased their expansion. They are fighting with the Buddhist Monastery and the Great Dao Pagoda."

" And last but not least, the Southwestern region is having a turmoil. I am afraid...King Xingjiang might be plotting something."

The Emperor sat calmly, writing down something on a scroll. " No need to worry. What could a snake do before the dragon king?"

" Let him do whatever he wants. When the time comes, we will be the one reaping the harvest."

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*BOOM! BOOM!*

" Attack! Kill them all!"

Luo Bin’s eyes were filled with rage and anxiety as he grabbed his sword, " Motherfuckers! You bastard bandits dare to appear on the kingdom’s road!"

" Hahaha! What’s the use of the kingdom’s road?!" The leader of the bandits roared with laughter, " If we kill you, who is going to know?"

" Bastards! We will fight to the death!"

Luo Bin didn’t want to negotiate, as he knew it would fail eventually. The soldiers of the caravan gathered, each of them armed, ready to fight off the bandits.

Just before they could engage, all they heard was a shout.

" Wind Blade!"

*SWISSHHH!*

A subtle green wave erupted, swinging towards the bandits like an arc. The surroundings changed in an instant as the wind soared.

*BOOOM!*

There were at least two dozen bandits standing, all of them felt like they got hit by a powerful wave.

" ARRGH!"

" WHAT WAS THAT?!

The leader got pushed back a few steps, but he is the only one who stayed on his feet.

" Hmm, it feels more like a blunt force wave than a blade. Looks like I have to refine it further."

Luo Bin was stunned as he saw Jia Hao walking forward. He knew that Jia Hao was probably a noble, but to think he is a martial artist!

" Kid! Who are you?" The bandit leader’s eyes narrowed when he saw Jia Hao. Years of experience and he can instantly notice a dangerous anomaly.

" Why ask? Not that we would be meeting again." Jia Hao chuckled as he looked at Luo Bin, " Prepare the carriage. I will end it fast."

" Bold words!" The bandit leader was instantly enraged as he pulled out a saber. " Let’s see how you’re going to keep talking after I cut your-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Jia Hao appeared before him like a ghost. It was like the dozens of meters of distance shrank in the blink of an eye.

" Four Pole Fist! Shooting Bamboo!"

Jia Hao’s fist shot straight, swirling with internal energy. With a single punch, a dull echo occurred.

*BOOOM!*

The bandit leader felt like he had been hit by a flying mountain, making a blast backward like a broken kite.

" LEADER!"

" BOSS!"

Before the other bandits could move, Jia Hao raised his arm and swung it, " Wind Blade!"

This time, he concentrated the wind energy around his palm, shaping it like an invisible blade.

Blood splattered as the bodies of the bandits were cut, as if they had been slashed by a sharp sword.

A ball of azure condensed in Jia Hao’s palm as he threw it at the center of the bandits.

*BOOOM!*

’ Hmm, I lack the fineness of control. I wonder if I should learn some spells? Speaking of which, I actually don’t know any otherworldly magic?’

As Jia Hao was pondering, he suddenly felt a movement from far. He saw that the bandit leader was escaping.

" Hoh? You aren’t actually dead?"

With limping steps, the bandit leader ran, his face ashen. He didn’t even look back; whether his subordinates lived or died, he cared about nothing.

’ Monster! I met a monster!’

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