306: The traps of the six sages, seeing through their schemes

The Thunder Swordmaster's skill caused quite a stir.

When the first clap of thunder boomed, Si Zhenfeng was startled.

He was waiting for Qin Yang in the front hall at the time, and when he heard the rolling thunder coming from the backyard, he was also taken aback.

He thought, are the Eight Great Families going to make a move so quickly? Do they even dare to trespass into my Sage's residence?

Moreover, he was very familiar with this sound of thunder.

He immediately realized that his son and daughter were under enemy attack.

Si Zhenfeng, eager to save his children, personally led a group of guards to the backyard.

From a distance, he saw a tall figure standing with his back to him.

The aura emanating from his body...

made Si Zhenfeng involuntarily let out a sigh of relief.

A false alarm.

It turned out to be Sage Yang's arrival.

But... why are these grandfather and grandson both so similar?!

They don't use the main entrance, they just have to teleport around!

And they even went straight to his backyard!

Thinking of this, Si Zhenfeng felt a chill run down his spine.

Just like Lin Xuan.

The heavy encirclement of the Sage's residence was also useless in front of Qin Yang!

Si Zhenfeng adjusted his breathing and motioned for his guards not to act rashly.

He then flew up and headed towards the courtyard where Qin Yang was.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, he saw his son and daughter curled up on the ground, twitching all over, seemingly about to pass out.

Seeing this scene, Si Zhenfeng almost fainted.

He was almost sixty, and he only had this one pair of children.

If they were to die by Qin Yang's hand, who would he complain to?

He quickly stepped forward and anxiously said to Qin Yang, "Sage Yang, there must be some misunderstanding. Mingjing and Mingyue are both good children. I hope you will be merciful!"

Qin Yang slowly turned his head and comforted him, "Don't worry, Saint Si, I didn't hurt them."

Qin Yang also knew that he had mistakenly entered Si Zhenfeng's courtyard, so he naturally showed mercy to these two "bodyguards."

The "Agonizing Torment" skill caused no damage; it only infinitely stimulated the sensation of pain. After stopping the spell, they would recover quickly.

He slightly raised his hand, signaling the Imperial Guards to retreat.

Immediately, as two Imperial Graces descended, the two people who were convulsing in pain on the ground instantly calmed down.

"We..."

Si Mingjing and Si Mingyue got up from the ground, exchanged glances, and both had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Just now, they were in so much pain they almost passed out, but with the two golden lights descending, their bodies instantly became comfortable.

Not only did the pain disappear, but even the mental and physical energy consumed by using skills was fully restored.

This level of recovery could only be achieved by a Monarch Tier Holy Light Professional.

After the two calmed down, they looked at the so-called "intruder" again and finally recognized his appearance.

"Lord Qin Yang!"

"I... I apologize!"

As the most famous Professional in the world today...

Qin Yang's appearance was naturally well-known to everyone.

Although the Si Mingjing siblings did not often go out, they also recognized this "Sixth Sage" who was about to be promoted.

It was just that in the dead of night, with dim lights and hazy moonlight, they truly didn't recognize him at first.

"No need to blame yourselves, this isn't your fault."

Qin Yang smiled at the siblings.

In recent days, various government positions in different regions had been continuously changing.

All sorts of speculations and rumors had long been circulating among the populace.

In reality, the Eight Great Families had also made many secret moves.

Everyone was very nervous now.

As guards of the Sage's residence, the Si family siblings' reactive response upon seeing an intruder was normal.

If anyone was to blame, it could only be Qin Yang's slight error in his Transmigration landing point.

Seeing that his children were fine, Si Zhenfeng was completely relieved, but he still said in a chiding tone:

"You two were too rash. You should have seen clearly who it was before acting."

"Fortunately, Sage Yang's strength is formidable and he could easily stop you."

"Otherwise, your injuries would be a small matter, but if you had injured Sage Yang, how could I explain it to the people of the Nine Provinces?"

Beside him, Qin Yang got goosebumps listening.

No wonder they're called "Sages"; they can make the dead sound alive.

Qin Yang politely said to Si Zhenfeng, "Saint Si, there's no need to be so harsh. Your son and daughter were merely doing their duty, and their strength is quite good among the Hero Rank."

Qin Yang did not exaggerate these words.

The Imperial Guards had few skills, but their attributes were off the charts.

Even in close combat, their fighting power was not inferior to most Hero Rank Professionals.

The Si family siblings being able to force them to use "Agonizing Torment" was due not only to the power of the Thunder Swordmaster profession but also to their excellent combat skills.

Otherwise, they wouldn't even be able to keep up with the speed of the Embroidered Spring Blade.

"Thank you for Sage Yang's high regard."

A glint flashed in Si Zhenfeng's eyes as he secretly glanced at his daughter, then a hint of regret appeared.

No, his daughter was a bit too old and not pretty enough.

Tsk, no hope for a royal marriage.

However, if she could be highly regarded by Qin Yang, her future could still be promising.

Thinking this, Si Zhenfeng's mood brightened again, and he said to Qin Yang, "Sage Yang, let's talk in the front hall."

..."Your subject bows to Your Majesty."

Upon entering the front hall, Qin Yang saw a middle-aged scholar bowing and kneeling.

Hearing the voice, he recognized it as his "idea man," Zhang Liang.

He and Yu Qian were both assigned to Shangjing City.

Yu Qian served as the Nine Gates Admiral, in charge of the capital's defenses.

Zhang Liang, on the other hand, served as a strategist under Si Zhenfeng.

Qin Yang's visit to Shangjing City this time was based on Zhang Liang's suggestion, to discuss the Sixth Sage's inauguration ceremony with Si Zhenfeng.

The resolution for the Sixth Sage had already been passed internally.

It could be announced to the world at any time that the Nine Provinces had a new Sage.

This matter was steadily progressing under Si Zhenfeng's hand.

But after Zhang Liang appeared, he strongly advised Qin Yang not to be promoted to Sage.

His reason was that Qin Yang was destined to become emperor in the future.

The imperial throne should be inherent; if he were to ascend from Sage to emperor, it would give people a false impression—

that emperors are chosen from among Sages.

That would imply that other Sages also had the right to claim the throne.

Moreover, there was another very important point.

This resolution for the Six Sages was not passed by a vote of the Eight Great Families; it was a result of discussions between Qiu Yan and Si Zhenfeng.

This indeed did not conform to "rules."

It was practically trampling on the faces of the Eight Great Families.

From this perspective...

Qiu Yan's easy concession made sense.

He wanted Qin Yang to immediately stand in opposition to the Eight Great Families, making enemies from the moment he was promoted to Sage.

And this Sage position, due to not following proper procedures, had a "non-legitimate" loophole.

It was even worse than the current "Acting Sage."

On the surface, he was "acting," but in reality, there was no difference from being the Sixth Sage.

Qin Yang, upon hearing this, greatly admired it.

Zhang Liang, oh Zhang Liang, it had to be you!