Chapter 216: Chapter 74 Zhang Xuan’s Suggestion
“Master Yue’s words are highly valid!” Han Qianchou nodded.
Wanxiang Sect, the most well-informed place under the heavens, and since Master Yue here said so, he must have full confidence.
But upon careful consideration, it really was the case.
The timing of Zhang Xuan’s emergence was too coincidental, coinciding precisely with the appearance of the Mandate Chaos Master; the location was also right on target. To say there wasn’t someone orchestrating behind the scenes, he found it hard to believe.
“Bring them out and execute them by dismemberment, exterminate their nine clans!” Han Qianchou waved his hand.
“Yes!”
A few Golden Armor Guards rushed in and dragged the two out.
“No… Qingtian Emperor, spare our lives, spare our lives…”
The cries of Feng Jin and his companion resonated, their urine running down their trousers. After being expelled from the Mo Family, knowing they couldn’t mix in Baiyan City, they took a chance to come to Han Yuan City and by a stroke of luck met His Majesty the Emperor; they thought that by having news of the “Mandate Chaos Master” they could soar in status and prestige without an issue, only to face the fate of their whole clan being executed.
If they had known this would be the outcome, they would have rather stayed peacefully in Baiyan City; dismissed and scorned by others, with no chance of a comeback, but at least not facing death.
Unfortunately, even regret was too late now.
Seeing the two being dragged away for execution, Zhang Xuan felt no emotional turbulence.
They had opposed him initially, deliberately making things difficult; they should have anticipated this consequence.
“Very well, I should be going back too, I still have matters to discuss with Vice Hall Master Ling!”
Unwilling to say more, Zhang Xuan stood up and walked outside.
Han Qianchou blocked him anxiously: “Master Yue, please wait, there is one matter I wish to implore Wanxiang Sect’s assistance with…”
The most important matter hadn’t been mentioned yet!
“Oh?”
Zhang Xuan stopped in his steps.
Hardening his resolve, Han Qianchou revealed the truth: “Here’s the thing, Qian Ye and Mo Qing had some disputes and both perished during a martial contest… I fear that it could provoke a vengeful assault from Mo Blade Sect, I don’t know… if Master Yue might have any methods to save the Han Yuan Dynasty this once, no matter the cost, I’m willing to pay it!”
“I thought His Majesty wouldn’t bring up this matter?”
Zhang Xuan sneered.
Han Qianchou was stunned: “Wanxiang Sect already knows?”
Zhang Xuan: “With such a huge surge of strength within the royal palace, how could I not know? Your Majesty shouldn’t really think, with you having informants in Wanxiang Sect, that I wouldn’t have them in the royal palace…”
“This…”
Han Qianchou showed an embarrassed face, then kneeled on one knee, cupped his fists and bowed: “Since Master Yue is already aware, please save me…”
Facing Mo Blade Sect, he knew he definitely couldn’t resist on his own, his only hope was to seek protection from the figure before him.
“Just because of a Han Ming Armor, you want me to save your entire Han Yuan Dynasty? King Qian Chou, do you underestimate yourself too much, or do you overestimate me?”
With a cold snort, Zhang Xuan continued walking out.
“This…”
Han Qianchou clenched his teeth: “As long as Master Yue can help me resolve this crisis, any price, I am willing to pay!”
Halting his steps, Zhang Xuan looked back indifferently: “I practice using Destiny Plates and need pure fragments of the heavens, the more the better. As long as you can provide enough, helping you once wouldn’t be a big deal.”
With such a naive fool, not taking advantage to gain more benefits, once the Han Yuan Dynasty fell, finding such opportunities would be impossible.
Now, he not only needed fragments of the heavens for the Library of Heaven’s Path, but as the Suspended Realm expanded, he also needed enough Yuan Power to stabilize it; for most Fate Masters, this might only be seen as trade materials, but for him, more was always better, and it was never enough.
“Destiny Plate?”
Han Qian Ye hesitated for a moment then revealed a resolute look: “Please wait, Master Yue, I’ll have someone fetch it immediately!”
It was good to have things to spend on; he hated not having the money to cover costs.
Leaving the room, he gave an order and a Golden Armor Guard immediately sprinted off, soon returning to the tea house, having a massive chest carried in.
Han Qianchou gently opened it, revealing a large array of Destiny Plates, densely packed, with about a thousand in number.
“As a dynasty governing millions of square kilometers, we acquire many resources, but our consumption is also huge. This is the accumulation of over a thousand years by Han Yuan Dynasty, about 1000 plates in total! All presented to Master Yue…”
Biting his teeth, Han Qian Ye pushed the chest forward.
Destiny Plates, not only used during their own practices but also often distributed as rewards, hence, though the dynasty was large, their accumulation wasn’t considered ample; a thousand plates indeed represented all their savings.
“Hmm, this is more like it!”
Zhang Xuan nodded, his palm lightly touching the chest. In the next moment, all Destiny Plates were instantly collected into the New World.
“This…”
Han Qianchou’s pupils contracted.
This was a space-type celestial treasure; even he couldn’t afford one, and moreover, they were priceless in the market. He hadn’t expected Yue Longxiao to possess one; truly fitting for the leader of Wanxiang Sect, his wealth was no less formidable than his own.
“Since I’ve accepted your item, naturally I must help you solve this…”
Zhang Xuan looked over, “Actually, your situation looks perilous, but in reality, it isn’t difficult to resolve.”
“Please provide guidance, Master Yue!”
Han Qianchou bowed deeply.
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before speaking, “It involves two steps. First, if the Mo Blade Sect really sends a master to find you, you must admit immediately that Mo Qing was indeed killed by you. Don’t try to shirk responsibility; the more arrogant your attitude, the better.”
“Ah?”
Han Qianchou’s body swayed.
You took my money, and this is how you teach me?
If I really say that, won’t I be chopped in half on the spot?
Full of curiosity and wanting to clarify, he then heard the other party’s words continue, “Don’t be nervous just yet, I have my reasons for telling you to do this! Mo Qing died in the royal palace, many have seen it, and you couldn’t deny it even if you wanted to. Rather than going through the troublesome task of making an unconvincing disguise, it’s better to admit it directly.”
Han Qianchou fell silent.
The other party was right, if the Mo Blade Sect was indeed sending someone, it would mean they already knew the truth. Even if he denied it, it could not withstand investigation.
Apart from that, as long as individuals like Yu Longqing and Sun Lianxiang, who escaped death, were alive, they would certainly spread the news. Instead of denying and being investigated by the opponent, it was better to admit proactively and avoid greater troubles.
“I can understand confessing directly, but why the arrogant attitude?” Han Qianchou asked.
Zhang Xuan smiled, “It’s simple. By making the opponent unsure of your strength, even if they want to kill you, they would try to confirm it first. Since they are unfamiliar with Han Yuan City, to find out the most accurate news, they can only turn to our Wanxiang Sect, and then I’ll have a chance to speak for you.”
Han Qianchou nodded in sudden realization, “So that’s it… What about the second step?”
Zhang Xuan said, “Second, I’ll find a way to explain for you. I’ll reveal to them that killing Mo Qing was a trap set by Wanxiang Sect targeted at the Mandate Chaos Master. As long as the other party isn’t foolish, they’ll understand that killing you would mean offending Wanxiang Sect, challenging our authority. Although Mo Blade Sect is strong, they may not have the courage to confront us just yet…”
Han Qianchou nodded.
Mo Baiye, the strongest in Mo Blade Sect, was considered a pinnacle master within the Zhou Yi Dynasty, but compared to a major power like Wanxiang Sect, they were not even close.
After pondering for a moment and understanding the other party’s purpose, Han Qianchou couldn’t help but ask, “Zhang Xuan is a highly influential figure masquerading with the purpose of luring out the secrets of the Mandate Chaos Master… As long as I evade, and Mo Qing discovers this incident, to expose it publicly, I had no choice but to kill him… Would that make me safe? By doing so, not only am I without an enemy, but it’s as if I saved Mo Blade Sect… Master Yue, is my understanding correct or not?”
Zhang Xuan nodded, “Exactly right! However, you can’t discuss Zhang Xuan being an important figure, I’ll subtly hint that instead. If you were to speak out, it might make them suspicious!”
“That’s true…” Han Qianchou realized.
His position wasn’t significant enough to know such a secret; a leader from a Wanxiang Sect division speaking out the plan would indeed be more appropriate.
However…
This way his own safety was entirely dependent on another person. If this guy didn’t speak for him, he would be completely finished.
“I understand your concerns, Your Majesty…”
Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, “However, everything has a purpose. What benefit would your death bring me, especially after you’ve given me such a significant advantage? It’s impossible for me not to help.”
Han Qianchou nodded.
Although the Han Yuan Royal Family had some frictions with the Wanxiang Sect division, overall their relationship had always been good, and he had never had a fallout with them.
“It’s not that I don’t trust Master Yue, but I feel that I’m not in control of the entire situation…” Han Qianchou said.
Knowing that these alone weren’t enough to convince him, Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before adding, “This is what we’ll do. Once someone from Mo Blade Sect really starts investigating, admit that it was your doing, then you can push the blame onto me, saying it was my order! For my own protection, I will naturally explain the situation clearly…”
“Thank you for your understanding, Master Yue…”
Han Qianchou finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Having received this promise, he indeed felt much safer.
Even if the Mo Blade Sect was formidable, they probably wouldn’t execute him, the king of a kingdom, on the spot without clarifying the exact reasons, right?
“Hmm!”
Zhang Xuan began to walk out again, “Now that the matter is resolved, I’ll be going back…”
“Master Yue, have a safe journey! Commander Hu, see off the guest!”
Han Qianchou waved his hand.
The Golden Armor Guard who had gone back to the royal palace to fetch the Destiny Plate, followed and saw Zhang Xuan out.
Soon after, Commander Hu re-entered, bowed with his fists clasped, “Your Majesty, the guest has been seen off.”
“Hmm!”
Han Qianchou nodded his head, tapping his fingers on the tea table in front of him, then lifted his head, “I remember this Master Yue, he’s unmarried for life but has a few disciples he dearly loves?”
“That is the information we have received!”
Commander Hu nodded.
Han Qianchou’s eyes flashed, “Go to the royal palace and fetch the Cold Bone Jade Poison I had prepared earlier. Use the secret agents of Wanxiang Sect to try and administer it to his disciples. If his words turn out false… I will have all his disciples buried with him!”
“Yes!” Commander Hu clasped his fists and walked out.