TFHS: Chapter 152

The Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion’s father and daughter who were leaving didn’t notice it, and Chen Tianlang also didn’t notice that there were two people behind the crowd, watching what was happening.

One of them was someone Feng Ming and Bai Qiaomo knew well, and that was the guard from the Silver Armor Army, Kong Zhao.

Kong Zhao was very respectful to the other person beside him. “Sir, it has been found out that Bai Qiaomo did hand over the method of repairing the dantian to Dean Pei. Bai Qiaomo’s real identity is the third disciple accepted by Dean Pei.”

Dean Pei Changqing had always wanted to win over Jiang Qian to join Sihong Academy. Previously, Jian Quan couldn’t make up his mind before, but suddenly announced he would join Sihong Academy. I checked and found it was due to Pei Changqing helping Jiang Qian’s grandson return to the path of cultivation. This made Jiang Qian completely devoted to Pei Changqing.”

“Jiang Qian’s grandson had been ignored for a long time due to an accident in his early years. This destroyed his dantian and made him an existence that no one paid attention to.

After his granddaughter’s accident, this disabled grandson was Jiang Qian’s only hope. However, his grandson is currently studying and practicing in Sihong Academy. Not many people in the academy know his identity. Therefore, the fact that Pei Changqing has the method to repair the dantian hasn’t been leaked out.”

“I have also found out that Pei Changqing once took a portion of Blue Frost Spring Water from the academy’s treasury. Considering that Feng Ming and his husband once bid for a portion of Blue Frost Spring Water in Gaoyang County, I, like, everyone else, thought he bid for it for his father Feng Jinlin. Now it seems that it was for Bai Qiaomo. It was later that Bai Qiaomo repaired his dantian. It is hard to believe that he has been hiding it all this time. He didn’t reveal any of it even when he was ridiculed in Sihong Academy. This boy has a very extraordinary character.”

Kong Zhao originally wanted to give up the idea of persuading Bai Qiaomo, but the more he investigated his affairs, the more he valued Bai Qiaomo’s talent. The Dongmu Dynasty never lacked geniuses, but there weren’t many people with first-class talent, character, and resilience.

The other person’s appearance wasn’t outstanding, but his eyes revealed majesty from time to time. It was obvious that his status wasn’t low. He put his hands behind his back and said, “Your analysis makes sense. If we only need the Blue Frost Spring Water, this isn’t too rare. We can still get it if we think of a way.”

The key point is that there is a secret realm in Feihong Continent that produces the Blue Frost Spring Water. Every 50 years, all forces could harvest a batch from it. The imperial family had accumulated it for so many years, and the amount really wasn’t small.

“The young lady from the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion has indeed gone too far. The image of Imperial City has been ruined by some dandies. Just as you said, let’s teach the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion a lesson this time and ask them to restrain the people in the marquis’ mansion from now on to avoid trouble.”

“Yes, Sir. I understand.”

Kong Zhao turned around and left with his master. Kong Zhao knew that the task of negotiating with Pei Changqing of Sihong Academy had been taken over by his master. He only needed to take care of the affairs of the NIngyuan Marquis’ Mansion.

Once something happened in the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion, Bai Qiaomo and Feng Ming would definitely know that it was the Silver Armor Army who were responsible.

After returning to the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion, the mansion wasn’t at peace. First, Lou Minwan wasn’t someone who easily let things go. Secondly, Marquis Ningyuan realized that he had underestimated the power of Feng Ming, a young alchemist.

Not only did he have Yu Xiao, a fifth-grade alchemist, behind him, but he also had a senior brother like Chen Tianlang, who was willing to stand up for him and protect him.

Due to Chen Tianlang’s appearance, the Eleventh Prince once again put pressure on the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion. Everyone in Imperial City knew that even though General Chen had resigned, but he still had a certain influence on the emperor.

The only person who could influence General Chen himself was his own child.

General Chen always felt guilty toward his son due to what happened back then and tried every way to make amends, even though his son ignored him.

Marquis Ningyuan was wondering if he should beat his daughter to death and send her to Feng Ming as a self-torture tactic when a group of silver-armored guards surrounded the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion, alarming all parties in Imperial City. How could something happen to the marquis’ mansion at this time?

After many inquiries, the result obtained made everyone’s jaws drop. It turned out that the reason why the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion was investigated was because it was involved in the case of the rebel king many years ago.

How many years had passed since the perpetrators were arrested? Why was this old case brought up after so many years?

What did this prove? It proved that the higher-ups were just looking for trouble and deliberately targeting the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion, causing them trouble.

What was it for? It was hard not to think of the people from Sihong Academy.

Many children of powerful families met and discussed it.

“Could it be that Chen Tianlang did it and asked his father to do it?”

If Chen Tianlang was really willing to ask his father for help on behalf of his junior brother, such a result might really occur.

However, someone immediately denied it. “Chen Tianlang didn’t go back home at all. After the news of his return came out, General Chen’s mansion hurriedly sent a butler to take Chen Tianlang back to the mansion, but Chen Tianlang refused. Then the butler packed up a lot of things and sent them to the guest house.”

“If it wasn’t Chen Tianlang, who did it? It is impossible to send the Silver Armor Army to surround the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion without His Majesty’s consent. Could it be that His Majesty did it for the sake of Master Yu Xiao’s face?”

“It is impossible. People like us would ask for help from a fifth-grade alchemist, but don’t forget that His Majesty has a sixth-grade alchemist by his side.”

“Then what’s the reason?”

Everyone discussed it over and over again, but couldn’t get a unified answer. All the speculations were overturned, making it even more mysterious.

Chen Tianlang got the news as soon as the incident happened and told his junior brother and Bai Qiaomo.

Feng Ming was surprised and asked, “The Silver Armor Army surrounded the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion? Was it Kong Zhao who did it?”

“Kong Zhao? The Kong Zhao you met outside who wanted to recruit Junior Brother Bai into the Silver Armor Army? He doesn’t have that much power yet. The Silver Armor Army can only be dispatched with the approval of His Majesty. But it should still be Junior Brother Bai’s credit.”

Feng Ming and Bai Qiaomo looked at each other and said at the same time, “The method to repair the dantian.”

Chen Tianlang nodded. “It should be due to this thing that they are helping you two vent your anger. They did it specially for you to see. Otherwise, they wouldn’t find such an excuse to teach a lesson.”

Feng Ming sneered. “People all over Imperial City can see it, but if you want me to say it, it is better to target that girl in the mansion. I don’t believe that she has no life on her hands after all these years when she is so temperamental.”

Chen Tianlang shook his head and said, “In the eyes of Junior Brother, human life is of paramount importance. However, for these powerful people, it is nothing at all. They are all birds of a feather, so it is naturally impossible to target Lou Minwan alone. Therefore, they found such an excuse.”

Chen Tianlang added, “You are right to stay away from the court. Junior Brother Bai, there is no need to get involved in this vortex of right and wrong.”

Bai Qiaomo nodded.

The three of them continued chatting for a while. Then someone came to report that Elder Jiang Qian from Sihong Academy had arrived, so the three of them hurried out to greet him.

Jiang Qian brought his grandson Jiang Jing with him. Jiang Qian strode ahead, and Jiang Jing followed closely behind.

Chen Tianlang brought his two fellow disciples to pay their respects. Pei Yingmin also arrived. Everyone greeted each other, and Pei Yingmin welcomed Jiang Qian and his grandson into the guest house.

“Why has Elder Jiang come here at this time?”

Jiang Qian sat down and waved his hand, saying, “I am here for this recipe entrusted by your master to win some benefits for our Sihong Academy. It is a good opportunity for me to bring my grandson out to show off. If he hadn’t started practicing late, he could’ve practiced in this league.”

Jiang Jing actually looked embarrassed. His current strength was still far from enough, and he wasn’t qualified to participate in the league. Nevertheless, he was very happy to follow his grandfather out to see it. It was also good to cheer for his fellow brothers and sisters.

Chen Tianlang said, “We were just discussing this matter when Elder Jiang arrived.”

He told Elder Jiang about the silver guards’ attack on the NIngyuan Marquis’ Mansion and their speculations. It seemed that the imperial court was really determined to obtain the method to repair the dantian.

Sihong Academy couldn’t compete with the imperial court, so it was better to exchange it for something better.

Pei Yingmin also sighed with relief. He might not be able to withstand the pressure if he was asked to go out and talk. It was great to have Elder Jiang come.

As for Yu Xiao, he didn’t care much about these trivial matters. Even in the academy, he always left the trivial matters to Dean Pei. Thus, Pei Yingmin didn’t dare to bother Yu Xiao.

Jiang Qian’s appearance didn’t attract as much attention as Yu XIao’s. After all, there was no shortage of essence dan realm masters in Imperial City. If someone of the soul opening realm came, it would be a completely different situation and would arouse high vigilance from all parties.

It was just that other participating forces at the same level were slightly concerned. They were quite curious about how Pei Changqing was able to win over Jiang Qian. Moreover, many people knew for the first time that Jiang Qian had a grandson. They thought he only had the granddaughter who died at the hands of Geng Jiulang.

At this time, everyone’s attention was more focused on the league. So when Jiang Qian contacted the Silver Armor Army privately, not many people noticed.

Even the dignitaries in Imperial City didn’t notice it. They were still looking for the reason why the Silver Armor Army attacked the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion.

Before the league, Feng Ming was always kept by his master. It was because other alchemists would come to visit Yu Xiao from time to time to learn from each other and exchange alchemy skills.

Yu Xiao thought this was a good learning opportunity, so he brought his two disciples and Jiang Qian’s grandson with him, with his youngest disciple being the special focus.

Therefore, Feng Ming and Bai Qiaomo never met Kong Zhao, and didn’t know the identity of the other silver armored guard who was negotiating with Jiang Qian. He was the commander-in-chief of the entire Silver Armor Army and had a very high status.

By the time Jiang Qian reached an agreement with the Silver Armor Army and the army obtained the complete method of repairing the dantian, the result of the treatment of the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion came out. It was to demote the mansion from the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion to the NIngyuan Earl’s Mansion.

If the descendants didn’t make progress, the family would be eliminated from the powerful and wealthy class, becoming a commoner that Lou Minwan looked down upon.

Once Jiang Qian asked for benefits from the imperial court, some clues were leaked out. Those at the top of the power chain and some princes who held real power finally discovered the truth due to these clues. It turned out that this was the real reason why the emperor took action to teach the Ningyuan Marquis’ Mansion a lesson.

The source actually came from Bai Qiaomo. All the information about Bai Qiaomo also appeared on the desks of many people. Among them, there was even a connection with the Wu family that was destroyed not long ago. It was because the one who caused Bai Qiaomo’s dantian to be destroyed at the beginning was Wu Yingyan of the Wu family.

If the Wu family was just an ordinary family, the princes of Imperial City might not know about it. However, the Wu family previously had a noble concubine in the palace, and that concubine had a prince. How could they not investigate the power behind the prince?

Moreover, the downfall of the Wu family was due to the efforts of some princes. Without their strong support and help, the Wu family wouldn’t have fallen so quickly.