Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 198 - 147: Ambush on All Sides (Part 4)

The Tree Vine Immortal was furious and shouted at those around.

"We were invited by you!"

Daoist Heihu also shouted.

"By order of the Holy Emperor!"

"King Zhennan Xiao Zhan, receive the decree!"

Suddenly, Liu Jinhu appeared from the crowd.

"Long live the Emperor!"

Xiao Zhan frowned. He knew the Emperor would intervene, but having Liu Jinhu deliver the decree was a reprimand!

"The Holy Emperor said, the two Immortal Masters traveled a long way and did their utmost to save the Little Prince’s life. King Zhennan should be grateful and personally see them off. Do not make it difficult for the two Immortal Masters to leave due to the reason that the Little Prince hasn’t awakened."

Liu Jinhu said.

"I, your humble servant, accept the command. Please, Your Majesty, quell your anger."

Xiao Zhan nodded and said.

With a high position in the Innate Celestial Profound Realm, titled as Great Tang War God, he could meet the Emperor without kneeling and regarded the Princes as nephews.

"Hmph!"

The Tree Vine Immortal couldn’t help but snort coldly.

Knowing this decree by the Emperor of the Great Tang, Xiao Zhan wouldn’t dare make things difficult for them anymore.

"The Emperor also has words for the two Immortal Masters."

Liu Jinhu turned to Daoist Heihu and the others.

"Please speak, Your Majesty!"

The Tree Vine Immortal and Daoist Heihu hurriedly clasped their hands.

"The Emperor said, when he was young, he and King Zhennan fought in battles and knew well the harshness of the battlefield. Over the years, King Zhennan guarded the National Gate while the Little Prince lived alone in the Dragon Capital. The Emperor regards the Little Prince as half a son. In any case, Yun Gui Sect must find a way to awaken the Little Prince. After the two Immortal Masters return, ensure that the sect elders come as soon as possible."

Liu Jinhu said with a gentle expression.

"Please convey to the Emperor that we will certainly inform the sect elders and assure him that the Little Prince will surely awaken."

The Tree Vine Immortal sensed something amiss and quickly said.

"Rest assured, Yun Gui Sect will find a way to awaken the Little Prince."

Daoist Heihu felt guilty.

"I, this old servant, will convey your words to the Emperor. The Emperor specifically instructed me to escort the two Immortal Masters on their way, and has prepared a small gift for both of you."

Liu Jinhu smiled and then led Daoist Heihu and the others out of the courtyard.

"The Emperor is too kind; we are overwhelmed."

Thus, escorted by Liu Jinhu, the Tree Vine Immortal and Daoist Heihu left the Imperial City.

Xiao Zhan stood behind them, silently watching everything.

He looked towards the main palace of the Imperial City, sighed inwardly, knowing the Emperor wielded both favor and authority, rebuking him to make him understand the boundaries, while also making Yun Gui Sect aware that no matter what, Xiao Ran must be successfully awakened.

It could be said that the shrewd and wise Emperor had manipulated everything perfectly.

Ultimately, Xiao Zhan could only retreat.

Now that the Emperor had intervened, he could not continue to hold onto Daoist Heihu. He knew that whether or not Daoist Heihu had anything to hide, ultimately Yun Gui Sect would send someone again to awaken Xiao Ran.

They just had to wait a while longer.

This storm seemed to pass just like that.

Inside Zhenbei Prison.

Jiang Feng honestly performed his duties.

When he led Chief Wang out to patrol, he saw Han Tieshan come to find Han Dong. Though he was deeply rewarded by Han Dong, in Han Tieshan’s eyes, Jiang Feng was nothing, openly ignored.

Soon they reached Han Dong’s courtyard.

"Xiao Zhan is truly mad, first chasing Liu Jinhu for three days and three nights, almost tearing off one of Liu Jinhu’s arms, and now causing trouble in the Imperial City against Mr. Yang, even not sparing two Immortal Masters."

"Why is Uncle Xiao giving Mr. Yang and the two Immortal Masters a hard time?"

Han Dong felt puzzled.

"Someone on the night of awakening Xiao Ran used Loulan Slash to cut down the parasol tree in front of the temple, successfully attracting the attention of the Yun Gui Sect’s Immortals. Xiao Zhan believes Xiao Ran didn’t awaken because the Yun Gui Sect people suspected Xiao Ran was allied with the Demon Sect, deliberately holding back."

Han Tieshan explained.

"There are many roads to Black Iron Mountain, the Imperial City is east, Zhenbei Prison west of Black Iron Mountain, that temple at the foot, I’ve been there before. The road in front of the temple, lined with parasol trees, is the must-pass for incense burners coming from the direction of the Imperial City. If someone indeed used Loulan Slash to cut down those parasol trees, Uncle Xiao’s suspicion is not without reason."

Han Dong, unexpected at first, then carefully analyzed.

"Even if plausible, he cannot cause chaos in the Imperial City, surely he cannot upset the Dragon Capital over one Xiao Ran! I am here to remind you, Xiao Zhan prides himself on high strength, not even the Holy Emperor is in his eyes. Regardless of whether Xiao Ran wakes up, from now on, you are not allowed to have any contact with him."

Han Tieshan came to caution Han Dong, so he would remember.

"Dad, I know my limits regarding this matter. Uncle Xiao only has Xiao Ran as his son. Whatever he does, I can understand. Besides... I always felt Uncle Xiao acted like this purposely for the Holy Emperor to see."

Han Dong frowned and said.

"On purpose... why..."

Han Tieshan was a bit puzzled.

Han Dong did not rush to explain but let Han Tieshan ponder.

"Smart girl, you’re indeed clever."

After thoughtful reflection, Han Tieshan vaguely understood everything, couldn’t help but laugh, and then said, "Even so, you must keep your distance from them. During this period, I will stay near Zhenbei Prison. If Xiao Zhan dares to come near, I will not spare him."

Han Tieshan finished speaking and turned to leave Zhenbei Prison.

Inside the workroom, as Han Tieshan left, Jiang Feng muttered to himself, "So, Yun Gui Sect deliberately held back, not truly awakening Xiao Ran. Unfortunately, Xiao Ran is just temporarily not awake. There will come a day when he still recovers."