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Chapter 564 - 233: Blood Core Crisis! (Please Subscribe)

Chen Yuan's visit to the Devoted Army camp did not attract much attention, with only a few people in the Imperial Court taking note.

Even the Holy Emperor only inquired briefly about it during the court assembly and did not say more, instead discussing with ministers the issue of guarding Beixiong Pass.

"Your Majesty, as the grand event approaches, there have been many visitors from the martial world in the Kyoto Prefecture recently, inevitably causing disturbances."

Left Minister Xie Jing was the first to pay respects, speaking in a deep voice:

"Not only are the Black Armor Guards who protect the Imperial City and the Night Watch Department overwhelmed, but even both county offices are so busy that they are run off their feet. In my opinion, more defenses are needed."

"Approved." Emperor Wei said calmly with a single word.

"Why not involve a few marquises who are currently idle at home to join the defense?"

"Idle at home? Is Minister Xie referring to Zhou Tiance or Chen Yi?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jing paused slightly, bowed and replied: "Chen Yi!"

"Ha," Emperor Wei let out a slight laugh, rhetorically asking: "Minister, are you not aware that Lord Heroic is currently in seclusion training?"

"I have heard about it, but the safety of Kyoto Prefecture concerns the Imperial City. With Lord Heroic's involvement, I believe the martial world visitors in the two counties would not dare to act recklessly!"

"Minister's words imply that my Night Watch Department and Black Armor Guards are insufficient to deter villains?"

Before Xie Jing could speak again, Emperor Wei immediately said, "Where is Ji Xingyun? Your Night Watch Department's authority is almost being trampled underfoot by the martial world visitors!"

The chief of the Night Watch Department, Ji Xingyun, who was waiting outside the Imperial Palace, broke into a cold sweat and promptly stepped into the hall and knelt on the ground.

"I acknowledge my wrongdoing..."

Soon, the court assembly concluded.

Xie Jing seemed to sigh as he walked out, drawing an intense gaze from Ji Xingyun — his eyes staring as if he wanted to swallow him whole.

Old scoundrel, you're heartless!

Duke Xing, Lin Hansong, patted his shoulder, offered a few words of consolation, then hurried after Xie Jing.

"Does it appear as if Left Minister today had other intentions with what he said?"

"Duke Xing, the old man mentioned your son-in-law; are you displeased?"

Lin Hansong unabashedly nodded: "I just don't understand why the Left Minister made such a suggestion."

"Yi Er is currently in seclusion, and even if his cultivation realm is enough to intimidate the martial world guests in Kyoto Prefecture, family sects, it isn't convenient for him to come out."

Xie Jing glanced at him, looking composed, he said, "The old man was merely choosing the path of least resistance; the outcome is not within the old man's consideration."

Lin Hansong was stunned for a moment, pondering for a bit, then furrowed his brows slightly: "Left Minister's words seem to carry a hidden meaning, could you speak directly?"

Even though there have been quite a few disturbances in Kyoto Prefecture recently, the Black Armor Guards and Night Watch Department should be able to handle them.

Yet, in Xie Jing's words, it seemed as if something bigger was happening, requiring Chen Yi's involvement...

"Xiao Lin, the old man is not like your peaceful home, with children by your side and a good son-in-law, able to ignore the outside world."

Xie Jing said softly, "The old man is bound by a life of toil and dares not slacken even in this tranquil Kyoto Prefecture."

Lin Hansong had a frown, looking at him, Xiao Lin?

This Left Minister is acting peculiarly today, is something truly happening in Kyoto Prefecture?

They continued, walking until they reached the Imperial City Gate, where Xie Jing looked at the bustling Vermilion Bird Street and sighed suddenly.

"If Xiao Lin is sincere, it's better to let Lord Heroic exit seclusion promptly."

Finishing his words, he did not wait for Lin Hansong to inquire further, but boarded his carriage, urging the driver to return to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Lin Hansong frowned, watching his carriage disappear into the distance, stood in contemplation for a moment, then promptly got into his carriage, instructing:

"Lao Lin, after returning to the mansion, have someone visit Duke Wu An Mansion to see when Xue Ru will return."

"Yes, sir."

Not long after.

The memorial proposed by Left Minister Xie Jing at the morning assembly quickly spread, causing the martial world visitors in Kyoto Prefecture to restrain themselves significantly.

Even some hot-tempered martial world guests, upon hearing the Left Minister's suggestion to have Lord Heroic patrol Kyoto Prefecture, suppressed their tempers.

"Have to say, Left Minister is still the same Left Minister; just a few words from him made the clamors in Kyoto Prefecture lessen significantly."

"True, usually, at this time, there would already be fights in taverns and eateries."

"Before, even in Moon Viewing Tower, several young stars had already fought, truly troubling."

"If Lord Heroic truly assumes the patrol duty, with his temperament, he might directly suppress them."

"By then, those hot-headed martial world guests might not die, but they would be skinned."

"Hahaha... true enough, Lord Heroic doesn't care about those things; even if Wang Yang from Kyoto Academy provoked him, he got suppressed in retaliation all the same."

"Speaking of Wang Yang... heard he was thrown into the Heavenly Prison by the Emperor yesterday?"

"Yes, he's tarnished the millennium-old reputation of Kyoto Academy!"

"No idea how that Great Master taught him, to become such a scoundrel!"

"Forget about that hypocrite, makes one sick!"

"Indeed... heard someone formidable arrived in Kyoto Prefecture yesterday?"

"Brother, are you mentioning 'Lu Xiaofeng'? I heard that too, during Lu Fang from Yuhua Immortal Sect and 'Fast Sword' Li Fei from Hidden Sword Villa's duel, he directly intervened and defeated them in one move..."

Wang Dashan and Fang Xiaochuan, mingling in the tavern, finally heard people discussing Lu Xiaofeng, and immediately responded with excitement.

"That's our Brother Lu!"

"He's from Jiangnan Prefecture, and his cultivation is remarkable!"

"Tell us more..."

The two of them began enthusiastically recounting yesterday's deep friendship with "Lu Xiaofeng" in a lively manner.

Although their cultivation wasn't high, their innate hospitality from Jizhou Prefecture gave them natural eloquence.

It didn't take long before they painted "Lu Xiaofeng" as a peerless figure both in heaven and on earth, seemingly rivalling Heroic Marquis Chen Yi.