The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 401 - 213 Qing Yu’s Response

Chapter 401: Chapter 213 Qing Yu’s Response

After Eldest Prince Feng Guanyu, another prince was assassinated, and it was none other than Sixth Prince Feng Chaonan.

This incident spread rapidly throughout the Divine Capital, and naturally, Qing Yu soon became aware of it.

In a villa outside the Divine Capital, Qing Yu leaned back in a Taishi Chair in the study, lightly tapping the armrest with the index finger of one hand.

"So, you’re saying that the person who tried to assassinate Feng Chaonan is a Martial Artist in the Fake True Pill Realm, who achieved his power through the Left Dao Abnormal Technique? And his right hand is missing a part, replaced with a Mechanical Arm made by the Mo Family?" Qing Yu looked at the Pharmacist and asked.

"Exactly," the Pharmacist replied, "After Feng Chaonan was brought back by his uncle, Si Haofeng, he immediately ordered a manhunt for this person. It seems he can’t wait to carve up the assailant to vent his fury."

"However..." the Pharmacist’s tone shifted, "Feng Chaonan’s main concern remains the person in the Imperial Palace, believing the one-armed man to be an Assassin sent by that individual."

Not only did Feng Chaonan think so, but in fact, everyone who heard about the matter turned their eyes towards that master of the harem in the palace.

After all, the Empress had just lost her biological son; it was not impossible that, in a moment of rage, she might have entertained murderous thoughts.

"That must be a mistake, the hitman shouldn’t be the Empress’s doing," Qing Yu said with a smile.

An arm missing, replaced with the Mechanical Arm of the Mo Family, mysterious and unpredictable methods, and use of the "Black Spirit Rain" poison from the Shu Province Poison Sect to kill five hundred members of the City Guard Army—all these factors combined made it unmistakable that the assassin was none other than the "Impermanence Divine Captor" Meng Wuchang.

What Qing Yu couldn’t figure out was why Meng Wuchang wanted to kill Feng Chaonan. Did he think that Feng Chaonan was in cahoots with him?

Hmm... it seemed to be exactly that.

Feng Chaonan, haughty and aloof, was so focused on court affairs that he was oblivious to his own ranks being infiltrated by the Azure Dragon Association, his trusted Pharmacist being one of their sleeper agents.

To say that Feng Chaonan and the Azure Dragon Association were in cahoots could make sense.

Not to mention that Qing Yu had, a month ago, thoroughly slandered Feng Chaonan!

’If it truly is that Impermanence Divine Captor, then he indeed presents a headache,’ Qing Yu thought to himself.

Though the Impermanence Divine Captor’s power was far less than that of a true True Pill Realm Martial Artist, his methods were unpredictable and perfectly suited for shady dealings in the dark. Having such an enemy lurking was indeed a problem for Qing Yu.

Meng Wuchang was like a venomous snake, hiding in the dark, ready to strike at any moment. And although his strength was not on par with a genuine True Pill Realm fighter, compared to Qing Yu who was still in the Divine Origin Realm, a bite from this snake could actually be lethal.

’Meng Wuchang must be eradicated as soon as possible.’ This was Qing Yu’s most immediate thought.

With the plan progressing smoothly and just waiting for the right moment, Qing Yu did not want Meng Wuchang, this spanner in the works, to ruin his plans.

’Perhaps I could exert pressure on Six Gates to achieve my goal.’

Meng Wuchang’s latest action was undoubtedly a sneaky move by Six Gates. It seemed that Qing Yu’s initial threat to Six Gates with gunpowder hadn’t been taken to heart.

After all, in a world where force reigns supreme, since Qing Yu was not as powerful as his adversaries, it was natural for them to look down on him.

So how should pressure be applied?

Sell gunpowder to the enemies of Six Gates, those worldly society outlaws? Or stage another suicide attack, reenacting the destruction of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Taoist Temple, and wipe out the branches of Six Gates everywhere?

Qing Yu was contemplating effective means of warning when the Pharmacist suddenly spoke, "There’s also a piece of news that just came from the Two Dragon Heads. Six Gates has announced that Meng Wuchang, one of the Four Great Divine Capturers and known as ’Impermanence Divine Capture’, has resigned, and they’re currently searching for a suitable replacement."

"Resigned? Impermanence Divine Capture?" Qing Yu slightly turned, "What perfect timing to disassociate."

If Meng Wuchang had severed ties with Six Gates, Qing Yu could no longer pursue those warning methods.

To play the game, one must abide by the game’s rules.

If Meng Wuchang had not left Six Gates, then his visit to Northern Zhou would imply that Six Gates had broken the rules, and Qing Yu’s warnings would have been entirely justified.

But now that Meng Wuchang had indeed disassociated from Six Gates, if Qing Yu were to proceed with those actions, it would be he who was breaking the rules. Even the Shadow King would not be able to intervene then.

The reason Six Gates felt threatened by Qing Yu, aside from the significant threat gunpowder posed to the lower ranks of constables, was the protection of the Shadow King, which was of utmost importance.

Only with equal power can one play the game, otherwise one would have been slapped to death already. The reason Qing Yu could negotiate with Six Gates was all thanks to riding on the Shadow King’s coattails. If the Shadow King found it difficult to intervene, then Six Gates would have no scruples.

’This matter must have Lu Qifeng’s handiwork behind it,’ Qing Yu vaguely sensed a familiar scent.

Even though people say amongst the Four Great Divine Capturers of Six Gates Wu Que is the brain and the rest are the limbs, Qing Yu would not on that account think the other three Divine Capturers are brainless muscles.

Even the Blood Hand Divine Capture, who is known as the Executioner, was able to train someone like Bu Lengchuan, violent yet not without a calm mind, let alone the other Divine Capturers.

Especially Chasing Wind Divine Constable Lu Qifeng, who specializes in intelligence, had the most contact with Qing Yu and was whom he most dreaded.

The invasion of the Yang City Zhen Shan Army and the struggle for position in the Literary Arena were both orchestrated by Lu Qifeng, and Qing Yu had witnessed his status himself.

After all, one in charge of intelligence couldn’t possibly be lacking in brains to handle that area.

’In that case, a different method must be found to eliminate Meng Wuchang.’

After some thought, Qing Yu said to the Pharmacist, "Have Ji Tang contact Feng Chaonan in secret... hmm, just say, are they interested in paying for that assassin’s head?"

"This..." The Pharmacist hesitated, "Dragon Chief, the Empress also detests our Azure Dragon Association at the moment. We don’t need to provoke the Empress’s frown right now, do we?"

Continuing to interact with Feng Chaonan seemed unnecessary in the Pharmacist’s view. Feng Chaonan’s forces were almost completely infiltrated, and his death would see Feng Jiu naturally taking over his legacy. At this moment, it would be inappropriate to confront the Empress head-on for Feng Chaonan’s sake.

Qing Yu also saw the Pharmacist’s line of thought. The Pharmacist was unaware of Meng Wuchang’s identity, so it was natural for him to think this way. He was also acting in the public interest, considering things for their own faction.

But alas, this public interest was a bit overthought, and he was overstepping his boundaries.

Since when did the subordinates have the right to question the decisions from above? Qing Yu felt that maybe he had been too lenient with the Pharmacist, allowing him to have the leisure to make decisions for him.

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