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Chapter 6012 Strict Defense
Yu Ranran left Yingbin Villa with a heart full of joy and a hint of sweetness, even forgetting to investigate the strangeness of Fei Qing’s hasty departure.
However, the atmosphere inside the Wuji Hall, the power center of the Jade God Palace, was completely different.
The palace was magnificent, with a black jade foundation and white jade pillars. Its dome was inlaid with luminous pearls, emitting a soft yet cool light.
Deep within the main hall, atop a massive throne carved from a single chunk of meteorite iron, sat a middle-aged man wearing a purple-gold dragon robe and a jade crown.
He looked to be around forty years old, with a square face, eyes that seemed to hold the sun, moon, and stars, a high nose, and tightly pursed lips, exuding an aura of authority without anger.
The aura emanating from him was so deep and profound, as if he was one with the entire hall and even the ground beneath his feet, and his breath subtly aroused the spiritual energy around him.
He was none other than Yu Wuji, the Lord of the Jade Immortal Palace, a top-tier expert at the seventh level of the Upper Immortal Realm!
At that time, he was holding a piece of communication jade slip that had just been handed over in his hand, his face so gloomy that he was almost in tears.
The jade slip contained the results of a joint investigation reported by the Hall of Punishment and the Inner Guard: brothers Tu Gang and Tu Meng were confirmed missing, with no signs of battle or residual energy at the scene, as if they had simply vanished into thin air.
Initial investigations indicate that some unknown individuals have been inquiring about the Fallen Soul Slope incident and the Tu brothers’ whereabouts in the city recently.
Considering that someone inquired about the Fallen Soul Slope in Zhiwen Pavilion a few days ago at a high price, it was suspected that this was either targeted retaliation or an attempt to cover up the execution at the Fallen Soul Slope. Furthermore, the perpetrator was highly skilled, used strange methods, and was extremely adept at hiding and destroying traces.
“Useless! You are all useless!”
Yu Wuji’s deep, furious roar echoed through the hall, making the air buzz. “Two fourth-ranked executioners of the Upper Immortal Realm, just like that, disappeared without a trace in their own residence?”
“You don’t even know how they disappeared? What use are you to me!”
The elders of the Hall of Punishment and the commanders of the Inner Guard who were kneeling below were terrified, their heads bowed even lower, their backs drenched in cold sweat.
“Investigate! Continue investigating! Expand your scope and check everyone who has recently entered the city, whose whereabouts are suspicious, and whose cultivation level is unknown!”
“Strengthen personnel at Fallen Soul Slope, and raise the defense system’s alert level to the highest! Without my order, no one is allowed to approach within a hundred-mile radius!”
Yu Wuji issued a series of orders in a cold tone, “In addition, strengthen the city’s defenses, shut down all teleportation arrays, and only open the emergency passage, which I will personally oversee!”
“Yes! We will obey God’s command!” Everyone immediately agreed.
“Where is Fei Qing? Have him come see me!” Yu Wuji remembered his trusted servant who was in charge of internal affairs and criminal justice.
A servant cautiously stepped forward and reported: “Your Majesty, Chief Steward Fei said last night that he had urgent personal matters and needed to leave the palace for a few days. He has already informed the elder on duty, and he should no longer be in the palace at this time.”
“What?”
Yu Wuji frowned sharply. “He left the mansion yesterday? Did he say it was for personal business? Where did he go? When will he be back?”
“The butler only said it was an urgent personal matter, without elaborating on what it was or where he was going. He only said he would return in three to five days, or at most half a month.”
The deacon replied, forcing himself to be polite.
Yu Wuji’s brows furrowed even more.
Why did Fei Qing suddenly leave the mansion at this time?
Or was it at a crucial moment when he ordered increased security and an investigation into the disappearance of the Tu brothers?
A nameless unease, like a cold snake, crept silently into Yu Wuji’s heart.
The Tu brothers were Fei Qing’s confidants, skilled at handling dirty jobs like the one in Luohunpo.
They suddenly disappeared, then Fei Qing left the mansion for business.
What a coincidence!
Could it be that… Fei Qing is also involved in trouble?
Or… did he find out something, get scared, and then run away?
Or is this actually part of a larger conspiracy targeting Fei Qing, or the incident at Luohunpo?
So many thoughts collided in Yu Wuji’s mind.
He was basically a suspicious person, but he was able to occupy the position of city ruler and control the vast Jade Eternal City. His cunning and cruelty far exceeded that of ordinary people.
“Convey the order…”
Yu Wuji’s voice returned to calm, but it grew even colder. “From today on, Yu Xian Palace will be on the highest alert. The exterior will be relaxed, but the interior will be tightened. All gates will be inspected even more strictly. Without my order or the joint signature of the elders, no outsider is allowed to set foot inside the palace!”
“All guests staying at Yingbin Villa must have their identities and backgrounds re-verified and be closely monitored! In addition, send someone to find out Fei Qing’s whereabouts after leaving the villa; we must find him dead or alive!”
“Besides that……”
He paused for a moment, a cold glint flashing across his eyes, “Tell the young lady to stay at home for the next few days. Without my permission, she is not allowed to move freely, and she is not allowed to bring any strangers into the palace!”
“Yes!” The crowd solemnly accepted the order and immediately withdrew to carry it out.
Inside the main hall, only Yu Wuji remained.
He slowly stood up, walked to the large window, and looked down at the magnificent and heavily guarded Jade Immortal Palace below.
“Whoever you are, how dare you wander into my Jade Immortal Residence, harm my people, and covet my secrets…”
Yu Wuji muttered to himself, his eyes as sharp as knives, “I will make sure you… never come back!”
However, Yu Wuji’s orders seemed to come too late.
Or rather, he underestimated the extent of his daughter’s obsession and overestimated her ability to obey his orders.