The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 990 - 988: Scheme Within a Scheme

Emperor Longteng contemplated for a moment.

"Tell me, who is the person behind all this?"

Black Water Lake is situated in a secret location, known only to a few from those days, and even the now missing President Mu was unaware of it.

Grandmaster Jin is my confidant and knows that the True Dragon resides within Black Water Lake. Given his character, he wouldn’t dare reveal the secret.

Could it be the person who stole the Cloud Rain Ruler?

"Your Majesty, that person is none other than Xin Lin, the daughter of Chu Beiqing. Also involved are the Seventh Prince Long Qingchen and the Eighth Prince Long Jin."

Grandmaster Jin was filled with righteous indignation.

From the mouth of the severely injured Jin Chen, he learned that both he and Long Qingchen discovered from Eighth Prince Long Jin that the fish in Black Water Lake could enhance cultivation.

With the End of Year Assessment approaching, Jin Chen, Long Qingchen, and others wanted to make a remarkable impression, so they secretly took a few people to catch Rainbow Dragon Trout without informing the academy or the Imperial Palace.

They thought they were merely catching some fish and there wouldn’t be any issues.

Little did they know, when capturing the Rainbow Dragon Trout, they realized those fish were formidable.

They were comparable to fifth or sixth-star Xuan Spirit Beasts, attacking anyone on sight, truly indestructible.

Several old students of the Martial Arts Academy were devoured by the Rainbow Dragon Trout in Black Water Lake, leaving no remains.

Recalling the scene, Jin Chen was frightened to death and his liver and gall quivered.

"Little Qi and Little Eight? And Xin Lin? They’re just kids, how would they know about Black Water Lake? Besides, where did the monsters in Black Water Lake come from?"

Emperor Longteng was puzzled.

That Black Water Lake had been secretly excavated by the Royal Family over hundreds of years in the depths of Qin Mountain.

The matter was extremely confidential, known only to successive emperors.

"I have already inquired. The Eighth Prince said it was the Seventh Prince who told him, and the Seventh Prince learned the secret from Xin Lin. Your Majesty, though Xin Lin is young, she is quite formidable. I even suspect that the theft of the Cloud Rain Ruler is likely related to her!"

Grandmaster Jin said through gritted teeth.

Jin Chen ended up in his current state, and Grandmaster Jin harbored deep hatred toward Xin Lin.

"Grandmaster Jin, this matter requires thorough investigation."

Emperor Longteng pondered.

The deaths of Chu Tianyi and Chu Miaoyun remain unsolved mysteries.

Xin Lin recently earned great merit at the birthday banquet, and he had just conferred her the title of Princess.

That child seems obedient and well-behaved; it is hard for Emperor Longteng to associate her with such a vicious and deep-minded person.

"Your Majesty, will my child’s injury go unavenged? And the Third Prince..."

Grandmaster Jin was in tears again.

"I will order an investigation into this matter."

Emperor Longteng furrowed his brow deeply.

He rubbed his temples and gestured for Grandmaster Jin to withdraw.

With a face full of grievance, Grandmaster Jin retreated.

After a moment, Empress Feng entered.

"Your Majesty, you don’t look well. Is there something troubling you?"

Empress Feng spoke softly.

"Empress, how long do you plan to keep this from me? Qingchen has caused a lot of trouble."

Emperor Longteng snorted coldly.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. It’s my lack of discipline. I have severely scolded him, but Qingchen has already suffered greatly. Although he didn’t lose any limbs, he did damage his lung meridian and his cultivation level dropped. Please don’t blame him anymore."

After speaking, Empress Feng gently wiped the corner of her eye.

Her eyes flashed with a venomous glint, indicating that getting Emperor Longteng to deal with Xin Lin was not feasible, but fortunately, she had backup plans.