30: Chapter 30 Zheng Ren "fishes", Gu Han is the bait

Just as Gu Han was muttering to himself.

Other powers in the capital had noticed the strange phenomenon at the Celestial Prison.

"Interesting."

"The Zhenwu Division actually forced the Third Elder to expose himself ahead of schedule."

The servant who gave Gu Han the Cultivation Technique looked toward the Celestial Prison, the corners of his mouth curling up involuntarily.

Deep within the imperial palace, a eunuch in purple robes suddenly opened his eyes.

The eunuch gazed at the Celestial Prison with a solemn expression.

"What troubled times these are!"

"To think that the Blood God Cult could infiltrate the capital of the Great Chu."

"And cause such a massive commotion."

"I must report this to Your Majesty immediately."

...

Before long, the battle within the Formation subsided.

Zheng Ren was seen holding Han Lie's severed head in his hand.

As the blood mist dissipated, Zheng Ren walked slowly out of the Formation, carrying the Blood Demon's head.

The head was dark red all over, its hollow eyes swallowing and spitting out eerie blood Qi like black holes.

Half of the dome of the Zhenwu Division prison had been reduced to powder, revealing the clear, azure sky.

"This Clone of the 'Blood Runner' has been slain."

Zheng Ren casually tossed the Blood Demon's head to Commander Sun's feet.

"Immediately summon the Jailers to come in and clean up. Do not let a single prisoner escape."

"Especially that group of rebels."

Immediately after, he issued another order.

"Have Zhang Qi and that kid come see me."

"I want to know the detailed sequence of events."

"Commander Sun, you stay here and hold the fort."

"If anyone dares to cross the boundary, kill them without mercy."

"I will strictly obey your orders, Lord!"

Commander Sun cupped his hands in response, a flash of sternness in his eyes.

He turned and issued orders to the Zhenwu Guard beside him.

"Pass the order down: the entire prison is to enter a state of high alert."

"No one is to leave their post without authorization. Violators will be dealt with according to the rules of the Division!"

Following Commander Sun's order, the Zhenwu Guard behind him moved swiftly.

At this moment, Zhang Qi, supported by Gu Han, found a corner and took a Medicinal Pill.

At the same time, he tossed one to Gu Han.

"Take it and recover quickly."

"I fear there will be turmoil in the Celestial Prison."

Zhang Qi began to worry.

A moment later, he put away his melancholy and began to circulate his energy to regulate his breathing.

After receiving the Medicinal Pill, Gu Han also swallowed it.

As the Medicinal Pill dissolved, a surge of medicinal power erupted within his body.

Seeing this, Gu Han used the medicinal power to feign a Breakthrough to the first level of the Meridian Connecting Realm.

According to what Zhang Qi said, Gu Han decided to appropriately "raise" his cultivation level to obtain more resources from the Zhenwu Division.

It would be best if he could enter the Zhenwu Division's Cultivation Technique Pavilion.

This way, he could obtain more Meridian Connecting Realm Cultivation Techniques and open up more Meridians.

And complete the opening of the one hundred and eight Meridians of the Meridian Connecting Realm sooner.

Before long, the two finished regulating their breathing.

At this time, Zhang Qi sensed that Gu Han's cultivation had broken through to the first level of the Meridian Connecting Realm.

And he had opened two Meridians.

"Gu Han, you broke through?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Han feigned excitement.

"Yes!"

"This subordinate was lucky enough to break through."

"It is all thanks to your Medicinal Pill, Lord."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't know when I would have been able to break through!"

Hearing this, Zhang Qi was stunned for a moment.

He suddenly felt that Gu Han was a Genius.

"Lord Zhang, the Zhenwu Envoy is looking for you."

"Please follow me immediately."

"And this little brother as well."

Just as Zhang Qi was about to speak, the Zhenwu Guard sent by Zheng Ren found them.

Seeing this, Zhang Qi put away his expression of astonishment.

"Sorry to trouble you, brother."

"Please lead the way."

"I will follow along with this kid right away."

After speaking, Zhang Qi signaled to Gu Han with his eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Han cupped his hands in a salute.

Seeing that the two were so sensible, the man curled his lips and turned to lead the way.

Soon, Gu Han followed Zhang Qi back to Commander Sun's barracks.

"You two, go on in!"

"The Lord is already waiting for you inside."

The leading Zhenwu Guard stopped, turned around, and said to the two.

"Sorry to trouble you, Brother Qin Yang."

"When you are free another day, I will invite Brother Qin Yang for a few drinks."

"I hope Brother Qin Yang will do me the honor."

Zhang Qi said with a smile.

Gu Han looked at Zhang Qi, puzzled.

This Zhenwu Guard named Qin Yang was merely a Zongqi.

Zhang Qi was actually fawning over him like this.

Seeing Gu Han's expression, Zhang Qi signaled with his eyes again.

Immediately, the two pushed open the barracks door and entered.

As soon as they entered the barracks, Gu Han smelled a faint scent of blood.

However, Zheng Ren's appearance was not disheveled at all; on the contrary, his clothes were extremely clean, not stained with a single drop of blood.

Clearly, the recent battle with the 'Blood Runner' had not put much pressure on this Zhenwu Envoy.

Seeing the two, Zheng Ren put down the teacup in his hand.

"Speak!"

"How did your interrogation manage to extract the Clone of the Blood God Cult's Third Elder?"

Looking at Zheng Ren's simple tone.

Gu Han knew in his heart that they would likely not be punished.

After Zheng Ren finished speaking, Zhang Qi cupped his hands, bowed, and saluted.

"Reporting to the Lord, the situation is as follows..."

About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later.

After Zhang Qi's report, Zheng Ren understood the cause and effect of the matter.

His expression was grave, his fingertips tapping the tabletop continuously.

A moment later, the sound of Zheng Ren's fingertips tapping the table stopped abruptly.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Gu Han and Zhang Qi like a sharp blade, finally resting on Gu Han.

"You must not disclose the content of the interrogation to anyone else."

"This matter is of great consequence. I will report it to the Division Master before making a decision."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Qi and Gu Han hurriedly responded.

Seeing this, Zheng Ren's expression improved slightly.

He looked at Gu Han.

"Kid, you actually have some ability!"

"I didn't expect you, kid, to actually pry that guy's mouth open."

"Since that is the case, This Envoy keeps his word."

"From today on, you are promoted to Xiaoqi, commanding ten Zhenwu Guards, responsible for patrolling the Celestial Prison and interrogating prisoners."

"And I will give you one opportunity to enter the Zhenwu Guard's Cultivation Technique Pavilion to select a Cultivation Technique."

"And I will reward you with three hundred contribution points."

Gu Han was stunned, then immediately cupped his hands.

"Thank you for the promotion, Lord!"

"This subordinate will definitely perform his duties faithfully."

Zhang Qi also showed a look of surprise, but quickly composed himself.

Zheng Ren said indifferently.

"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me; this position isn't given for nothing."

His gaze suddenly became sharp.

"The Blood God Cult infiltrated the Celestial Prison; there must be an insider behind it."

"I want you to continue the interrogation, and pretend that you haven't asked anything out, to lure the snake out of its hole."

Gu Han's heart trembled; this was using him as bait.

Zheng Ren didn't care about his life or death at all; he only wanted to use him to lure out the person behind the scenes.

But Gu Han had no choice.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"This subordinate accepts the order!"

Zheng Ren nodded with satisfaction and looked at Zhang Qi again.

"Zhang Qi, you are responsible for assisting Gu Han. If there is any further movement, report it immediately."

"After this matter is over, I will promote you to Deputy Commander."

"Yes!"

"Thank you for the promotion, Lord!"

Zhang Qi cupped his hands, his expression excited.

Seeing this, Gu Han couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

"This is a battlefield promotion!"

"It's basically buying a life-for-an-official position."

"You may withdraw!"

Zheng Ren waved his hand.

Walking out of the barracks, Zhang Qi patted Gu Han on the shoulder.

"Gu Han, congratulations!"

"A Xiaoqi of the Zhenwu Division who is not yet eighteen, your future is boundless!"

Gu Han forced a smile.

"It is all thanks to Lord Zhang's support."

"Let's go, I will take you to the Cultivation Technique Pavilion."

Zhang Qi was enthusiastic.

"It just so happens that we can stop by the Weaponry Pavilion on the way to exchange for a blade."

"Thank you, Lord!"

Gu Han cupped his hands and said.

Immediately, Gu Han followed behind Zhang Qi.

On the way, Gu Han asked about Qin Yang again.

"You mean Qin Yang!"

"That is Lord Zheng's personal guard."

"Furthermore, he is a member of the Qin Family."

"The Qin Family?"

"Could it be the Qin Family, one of the four great clans of the capital?"

Gu Han said subconsciously.