Chapter 19: Stirring Winds

The term "urgent for eight hundred miles" was insufficient to describe it, but even so, when Yao Ye received the message, it was already two days later.

After reading the contents of the letter, Yao Ye exploded with anger on the spot. Gripping the long sword at her waist, she was filled with murderous intent and wished to tear Wang Yan and Wang Da Lang apart.

Taking a deep breath without bothering to explain, Yao Ye deviated from her duties for the first time and immediately returned to the palace with the letter. She needed to consult with Jia Xing Tian.

Watching Yao Ye depart, the soldiers in the training ground were as silent as cicadas in winter. They looked at each other, all feeling startled. It was the first time they had seen the princess so enraged.

No one outside knew what Yao Ye and Jia Xing Tian discussed, but many people witnessed the sight of the princess, clad in armor, leading nearly twenty people hastily leaving the palace on a flying beast in the vicinity of noon.

Keen-eyed individuals recognized that even the vice-commander of the Imperial Guard followed closely behind.

Something major had happened!

Everyone had this thought in mind.

Because that vice-commander, Wei Ping, was a genuine Dou King. Although he hadn't reached the top ten among the strongest, no one dared to underestimate him. Now that even he was mobilized, it was evident how serious the situation was.

What these people didn't know was that the lineup accompanying Yao Ye was even more extravagant than they could imagine. Apart from Wei Ping, who was a Dou King, the rest were at least eight-star Dou Greatmasters, but they couldn't be recognized at a glance.

The foundation of the royal family was now partially revealed.

"Full speed ahead, don't worry about anything else."

Yao Ye gave the order with a cold face. Both for official reasons and personal reasons, she wanted to reach the Magic Magic Beast Mountain as soon as possible. Chen Guan was only missing, not confirmed dead.

In her heart, she didn't believe that Chen Guan would die so easily, or even say that he was cowardly. No one understood the young man better than her. Such a clever person, would he seek death on his own?

She refused to believe it, even if it killed her.

That's why she wanted to see him alive or at least his corpse.

This time, she was determined to thoroughly search the outskirts of the Magic Magic Beast Mountain.

…

Nalan Residence.

Nalan Jie, with a stern expression, lay on the bed and listened to Nalan Su's report. He was initially calm, but he exploded with anger when he heard Nalan Su asking if they should send someone to investigate.

"You're utterly foolish! The movements of the royal family, is that something you should investigate? If I hadn't been poisoned, your impulsive actions now would ruin the future of our Nalan family!"

"Father, please calm down. I was just suggesting, but should we inform Yan Ran?"

Informing Nalan Yan Ran was a lie, while notifying the Misty Cloud Sect was the truth.

Nalan Jie felt exhausted. "No need to bother with her."

He understood what Nalan Su meant. It was nothing more than hedging their bets, but with such significant actions by the royal family today, did the Misty Cloud Sect need to be informed by them?

…

Miteer Family

Teng Shan personally witnessed Yao Ye leaving with her group, and it was quite a spectacle.

As a businessman, he keenly sensed that there might be profit to be gained from this situation. He immediately summoned an elder who possessed the strength of a Dou Spirit and was known for his wit.

"Have someone gather information, and you can also join in the excitement. If the royal family needs assistance, you can offer help as you see fit. Use your judgment; I trust you."

…

In the northern part of the Holy City of the Jia Ma Empire, there were several floating mountains known as the Misty Cloud Mountains! The largest sect and power in the Jia Ma Empire, the Misty Cloud Sect, was located there.

At this moment, Elder Yun Ling, who had received the news, stood before Yun Yun and reported, seeking instructions.

"Send an elder to investigate the situation, but do not intervene rashly until the situation becomes clear."

"Understood, Sect Master."

Watching Yun Ling leave, Yun Yun let out a sigh.

Ever since she assumed the position of Sect Master, she felt several times more exhausted than before. There were numerous matters to handle, which consumed her mental and physical energy. She had insufficient time for cultivation, which resulted in her strength only increasing by one star after more than a year.

Yun Yun wasn't infatuated with power; taking over as the Sect Master was more about responsibility.

Her innate indifferent nature meant that she wouldn't have any thoughts about the royal family, but she had to ensure that nothing detrimental would happen to the Misty Cloud Sect. That was also her responsibility.

Yet, it seemed that a little boat couldn't carry so many sorrows.

…

People always had many moments when they were not in control of their own fate.

Chen Guan probably couldn't imagine that his disappearance for a few days would have such a tremendous impact. A small butterfly flapped its wings, causing a stormy sea.

All eyes were focused on the royal family. In a single day, the imperial capital began to feel a sense of hidden currents.

Furthermore, this trend was intensifying.

When Yao Ye arrived at the Magic Beast Mountain, met the Wang brothers, took over as the Lord of Qingshan Town, and gathered a large number of troops to begin the official search, many people couldn't sit still.

Rumors spread that the royal family had discovered something valuable in the Magic Beast Mountain. The specifics were uncertain, with some saying it was the dwelling of a powerful individual, others claiming it was high-grade celestial treasures, and there were even rumors of a seventh-order beast egg.

The gossip was difficult to discern.

But it had to be said that the actions of the royal family were indeed deceptive.

As a result, just a few days later, Teng Shan arrived, followed by Yun Sheng, a Dou King from the Misty Cloud Sect. Even the Lion King Yan Shi heard the news and came to join in the excitement.

Who would have expected that a small town like Qingshan could gather so many powerful individuals in a single day? Four Dou Kings in total.

Among them, two were even among the top ten strongest!

Yao Ye remained silent about this and sneered inwardly. She had never seen such enthusiasm from free labor.

Unfortunately, she couldn't attract Yun Yun. Otherwise, they would have been able to conduct a more thorough search.

But upon further thought, she felt it was only natural. After all, besides her, the royal family had only dispatched one Dou King to lead the team. In the eyes of those who considered themselves clever, they probably thought that there must be something good here, but its value would only be enough to entice those at the Dou King level.

If there truly was an unimaginable treasure, it shouldn't be her who arrived, but rather Jia Xingtian.

The search team moved quickly, especially with several Dou Kings present. There were no magical beasts in the outer area that could stop their progress. Faced with such a large group of people, the only chance of survival for the beasts was to flee deeper into the mountains.

However, the outer area was still very vast, and it would take a considerable amount of time to search through it.

It is worth mentioning that Yao Ye did not excessively blame the Wang brothers. She was indeed angry at first, but she calmed down during the journey.

Strictly speaking, the two brothers hadn't neglected their duties.

Especially Wang Dalang, who took the risk and ventured deep into the mountains in search. He nearly lost his life, but when Yao Ye arrived, he was still lying in bed.

Qingshan Town was still Qingshan Town, but everything seemed different.

The once loud voices of the mercenaries became as quiet as castrated men. They spoke in hushed tones, which contrasted greatly with their rugged appearance. Even the usually lively Wan Yao Pharmacy became much quieter in recent days.

Little Doctor Fairy had a day off and leaned on her fair chin, gazing at the Magic Beast Mountain from a distance.

She had a vague guess that the commotion outside wasn't as complicated as it seemed, and it was highly likely to be related to the person who often brought her fire fox meat.

When Yao Ye arrived, she happened to catch a glimpse of her face, which showed only eagerness, not the expression one would have when searching for mysterious objects.

Of course, she wouldn't say these things to anyone.

Deep down, she also hoped to find him.

However, Yao Ye was the Crown Princess of the Jia Ma Empire. The fact that she cared so much sparked strong curiosity in Little Doctor Fairy, who involuntarily engaged in similar speculation as Wang Dalang.

A prince?

An emperor's illegitimate child?

Or perhaps a lover?

Curiosity was brewing.

As Qingshan Town surged with excitement, the mastermind behind it all was currently sweating profusely in a hidden chamber beneath the lake.

(End of this chapter)