60: The emperor's intention, a chance encounter in the palace!

Chu Yun nodded calmly, “I understand. During this time, I will be more careful.”

Shura Venerable interjected, “The Blood God Sect and Corpse Yin Sect acting this way is most likely at Lan Ji’s behest, aiming to make me leave the Imperial City.”

“At the same time, this also means that it’s highly probable they will make a move against you during my absence.”

“Yun’er, for safety’s sake, why don’t you return with me this trip?”

Chu Yun smiled indifferently, shaking his head, “No need, Uncle. There’s no need to worry about that yet.”

“I’ve long prepared for my own safety. You and Mother Consort can rest assured. Even a Venerable might not be able to do anything to me.”

Consort Shi and Shura listened to his words, understanding that Chu Yun must have some trump cards they didn’t know about.

But hearing that he wasn’t even afraid of a Venerable, they were still a little surprised.

“Very well.”

“Your Father Emperor also knows about my departure.”

“He should also make some arrangements.”

Shura Venerable looked at him and continued, “Oh, right, what did you do using Xiao Yan’s identity?"”

“Why did you get a bounty from the Eastern Palace?”

Although the Crown Prince’s bounty was anonymous, there were only a few individuals in the Imperial City who could offer a Venerable-grade Medicinal Pill, so Shura Venerable and Consort Shi guessed correctly at once.

“Wang Hancuo and Black Iron King, they are in my hands.”

Chu Yun’s words were astonishing.

Shura Venerable and Consort Shi’s expressions changed upon hearing this, and they exclaimed in surprise, “What?!"

“Yun’er, you captured Wang Hancuo and Black Iron King?!”

Consort Shi was particularly curious as to how her son managed it.

Leaving Black Iron King aside for now, Wang Hancuo was a genuine Nirvana Realm Peak expert.

Even Luo Feng could only fight him to a stalemate; suppressing him was simply impossible.

“Mother Consort, I naturally have my own methods.”

“To deal with the Empress Faction, I naturally couldn’t be unprepared.” Chu Yun said with a calm expression.

Shura couldn’t help but notice that his grand-nephew was becoming increasingly mysterious.

Even he was starting to find it difficult to see through him.

That even Wang Hancuo suffered at his hands was truly unbelievable.

In less than a month, Chu Yun had transformed from a condemned criminal of the Nine Flowers Sect to this current state!

However, both of them also knew that everyone has secrets, and perhaps Chu Yun had an inconceivable fortuitous encounter during this period.

As long as he didn’t want to speak, they, as elders, would naturally respect him and not press further.

“Good.”

“Yun’er, now that you have grown, your uncle can rest assured.”

“After I finish dealing with the Shi Family’s matters, I will immediately rush back to the Imperial City.”

“Good.”

………

Afterward, Shura Venerable left. Chu Yun and Consort Shi chatted for a short while, then Chu Yun and Luo Feng headed to the Imperial Study to meet His Majesty.

Inside the Imperial Study.

“Your Son greets Father Emperor.”

“Luo Feng greets Your Majesty.”

After Chu Yun and Luo Feng entered the hall, they bowed to the Great Xia Emperor, who was reviewing memorials.

“No need for formalities.”

“Yun’er, sit.” The Emperor put down his brush and gestured.

“Thank you, Father Emperor.”

Chu Yun immediately sat on a chair to the side, while Luo Feng stood beside him.

“Yun’er, I summoned you this time to ask you a question.”

“What is the reason for the Misty Rain Tower bounty?”

As Chu Yun had largely expected, his Father Emperor had summoned him to the palace precisely to understand this matter.

“Father Emperor, you should know who issued the bounty, right?” Chu Yun asked in return.

The Emperor nodded slightly, “The Crown Prince personally went to the Misty Rain Tower early this morning. Naturally, the Empress had him do it.”

“What I’m curious about is, what did you do to them using the identity of Xiao Yan?”

Upon hearing this, Chu Yun did not conceal anything, “I set a trap in the Cangfeng Mountain Range outside the city and captured Black Iron King and Wang Hancuo alive.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the Emperor’s weathered eyes, “Oh? Wang Hancuo and Black Iron King are in your hands?”

Chu Yun nodded.

Hearing this, the Emperor’s expression was somewhat inscrutable as he pondered for a moment, “I was wondering why the Empress would offer such a high price. So, it turns out she lost two Nirvana Realm experts…”

“Yun’er, leaving Wang Hancuo aside for now, your capture of Black Iron King is a good thing for the current situation.”

“With him gone, his hundred thousand strong army is completely useless.”

“I will immediately send someone to transfer them to other prefectures, far from the Imperial City.”

Chu Yun then said, “Father Emperor is brilliant.”

The Emperor’s action was equivalent to implicitly seizing the Empress Faction’s hundred thousand strong army.

And the other party would be utterly helpless.

The Emperor looked at him with a meaningful gaze, “However, Yun’er, your ability to capture both Wang Hancuo and Black Iron King truly caught me off guard.”

“No wonder Luo Feng, staying by your side, gradually became your confidant.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng immediately knelt down, “Your Majesty; Luo Feng knows his fault!”

Chu Yun’s expression remained relatively calm, without panic.

Luo Feng, being by his side, had delayed reporting information about him several times. It was naturally impossible for his Father Emperor not to have noticed anything unusual.

“Rise.”

“I’m not blaming you.”

“You withheld information; this brat must have made you do it. Do you think I don’t know?” The Emperor’s attitude was elusive, and his tone was flat.

Chu Yun was speechless for a moment, and Luo Feng remained kneeling.

The Emperor continued, “I am well aware of these matters, but I do not intend to pursue them.”

“Luo Feng, starting today, you no longer need to report anything about the Ninth Prince to me. Your sole duty now is to protect him.”

“Do you understand?”

Luo Feng’s face lit up with joy after hearing this, “Yes!!!"

“Luo Feng thanks Your Majesty!”

Chu Yun also said, “Your Son thanks Father Emperor.”

“You, boy, have many ideas and don’t want others to know too much about you. I understand.”

“However, with your uncle leaving this time, your situation will not be as safe going forward.”

“I will have Xuan Feng lead three hundred Shadow Guards to secretly station around your mansion to ensure its safety.”

“In recent days, you had best not leave the city privately, lest others find an opportune moment.” The Emperor said.

“Yes, Your Son understands.”

These were all his Father Emperor’s good intentions, and Chu Yun had no way to refuse.

Soon after, Chu Yun and Luo Feng bid farewell to the Emperor, left the Imperial Study, and walked on the path out of the palace.

“Your Highness, then, should Ah Tai be arranged to leave the city now?” On the palace road, Luo Feng asked in a low voice.

Just as Chu Yun was about to say something, he saw two female figures walking directly towards him from the front.

Chu Yun focused his gaze, and suddenly his expression changed instantly, “Meng Ruxue!”