Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 265: Kings of Two Nations
What great event has occurred? Your words truly astonish us... The three exchanged glances. Last night, the entire Zhongzhou was turned upside down, with earth-shattering noises; even now, the smell of blood still lingers in the air... Did you not hear anything at the Xiang Residence?
None of us believe that.
However, while the three thought this, seeing Diwu Qingrou's calm and relaxed demeanor unexpectedly eased their minds, as if even a monumental event was truly nothing to worry about...
The restlessness from just entering had unknowingly dissipated.
"There has indeed been a major incident!" Jing Menghun said: "Last night, over twenty thousand martial artists clashed in various parts of the city over the Heaven-asking Sword and Hades Blade, leading to large-scale brawls. They even wrecked the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites; even the Capital City's garrison has become a ruin. Countless soldiers and civilians have died or been injured, and the counts are still being tallied."
"Oh..." Diwu Qingrou nodded lightly, "Is that all?"
Is that all? The three were left speechless simultaneously. Was that not enough?
Especially Jing Menghun, who felt even more frustrated. Last night's chaos was exacerbated by Diwu Qingrou's strict order to prevent the Golden Horse Knights Hall from intervening in the situation, which led to the turmoil in Zhongzhou City reaching such an extent.
If the Golden Horse Knights Hall had intervened, it definitely wouldn't have escalated to this degree!
"Chu King of Hell's scheme is truly vicious!" Han Buchu said with a heavy heart: "Moreover, it seems he has succeeded in causing chaos in Zhongzhou. The city is now a battlefield, and the influx of outsiders is growing; it looks like Zhongzhou City will soon be saturated, and the bloody clashes are becoming increasingly fierce, with hundreds of skirmishes occurring every day. Many martial artists even dare to attack the military..."
"The ordinary people are even more on edge. If this continues, what will become of us?"
"Mm..." Diwu Qingrou raised her face, deep in thought: "Gaosheng, what about Young Master Ji?"
"He knows Chu King of Hell and has a good relationship with him. He hasn't concealed anything from this," Gaosheng frowned: "However, he has refused to disclose any information, and... he has said that once the Ji Family members arrive in Zhongzhou, he will return with them..."
"Mm... Truly tight-lipped." Diwu Qingrou sighed softly, nodded, and said: "Such a noble family scion, being the second young master, seems indeed extraordinary. Originally, there wouldn't be any breakthrough point here; but... did you convey our attitude?"
"I did, but Ji Mo doesn't seem very concerned." Gaosheng said: "His reaction was quite indifferent."
"Mm, we need to send a master to keep an eye on Ji Mo's movements." Diwu Qingrou pondered: "What about Rui Butong? Are there any points of suspicion?"
"As for Rui Butong, he is known to be the heir of a master thief..." Gaosheng cautiously stated: "His identity is quite remarkable, with two masters at the pinnacle cultivation level of the Ninth Grade Throne; if we touch him, it could lead to endless troubles. Moreover, seeking revenge... does not fall under the rules of Nine Heavens..."
"As long as his identity is verified, a mere Rui Butong... is not worth the trouble." Diwu Qingrou chuckled lightly, "Last night, the garrison outside the city did not move, did they?"
"No." Han Buchu said heavily: "Lord Xiang, we must mobilize the garrison outside the city; relying solely on the forces within, I fear, may be too weak."
"Not at all!" Diwu Qingrou waved her hand decisively: "Let him cause a ruckus! The more chaotic, the better! It would be best to attract all the martial artists within the entire Great Zhao's ten thousand-mile radius; that would be fine too!"
"Huh?" Han Buchu had never anticipated that Diwu Qingrou would say such words.
"Lord Xiang, if we let this continue... Zhongzhou City is going to..." Han Buchu gasped, hurriedly saying.