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Entering the Pepper Forest

The Imperial Master looked at the Emperor's expression and guessed something. "Your Majesty, please speak."

Zhou Qian waved his hand and asked someone to bring Xia Xuelian up. Xia Xuelian came to the emperor trembling with fear, and the imperial teacher noticed something was wrong when he saw her.

"Your Majesty, this person is not Xia Xueqing." The Imperial Master said affirmatively.

Zhou Qian snorted coldly and said, "I know, I have sent someone to find the real Xia Xueqing."

The Imperial Master thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, we must find the real Xia Xueqing as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhou Qian nodded and said, "I just received a report from Guan Zheng. He is searching for Xia Xueqing and others in Shilibao. He guessed that they are hiding in the forest of Jiangjunling."

The Imperial Master took the memorial and read it carefully, then said, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I think Your Majesty can go with me to Shilibao to search for Xia Xueqing in person."

Zhou Qian hesitated for a moment and said, "What the Imperial Master said makes sense. But if I leave the capital, I'm afraid something unexpected will happen."

The Imperial Master said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will make proper arrangements to ensure the safety of the capital."

Zhou Qian finally made up his mind and said, "Okay, let's do as the Imperial Master says. We will set off immediately and head to Shilibao."

Zhou Qian disguised himself as Qian Kun, and led a team of people with the national teacher, and quickly set off towards Shilibao.

Along the way, Zhou Qian felt very heavy-hearted. He didn't know whether he could find the real Xia Xueqing, nor did he know how this storm would end.

But he knew that he had to solve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise his throne would be in jeopardy.

Meanwhile in Shilibao, Guan Zheng and others were still nervously searching for the whereabouts of Xue Qing and the others.

The villagers have been in a tense atmosphere these days. They don't know the origins of Guan Zheng and others, but they just heard the village chief say that no one should say anything.

Say less to stay safe.

When Wu Li heard that the people from the village were looking for Wu Tong's family, he quickly distanced himself from them and stayed at home, not daring to go out.

When the Imperial Master and Zhou Qian arrived at Shilibao, they were so frightened by the mighty force.

His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. He didn't expect that the emperor and the imperial teacher would come together.

Guan Zheng recognized Emperor Zhou Qian at a glance. He was very familiar with that majestic look.

Just as he was about to step forward and kneel down to pay his respects, the Imperial Master waved his hand and pushed him back.

Guan Zheng was secretly shocked. He had always known that the Imperial Master held a special position in the emperor's heart, but he did not expect that the Imperial Master had such powerful means. Just a wave of his hand made him feel his powerful aura.

Guan Zheng quickly adjusted his state and respectfully welcomed the emperor and the imperial teacher into the Wu family's house.

In the Wu family's house, Guan Zheng stood aside cautiously, not daring to breathe.

Zhou Qian sat in the main seat, his face grim, and asked, "Guan Zheng, what's the situation here?"

Guan Zheng quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I have been trying to find the whereabouts of Xue Qing and others. The roads in and out of the mountain have been blocked, but no trace of them has been found. This forest is very dense, which has brought great difficulties to the search work."

Zhou Qian frowned slightly and said, "Continue to intensify the search and make sure to find them."

Guan Zheng quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my best."

At this time, the national teacher spoke up: "Guan Zheng, tell me the specific situation in the forest."

Guan Zheng said respectfully: "Master Imperial Master, there is a prickly ash forest in this forest. When we searched there, we returned because there was no way to go. I think there may be something strange there, but I dare not go deeper rashly."

The Imperial Master nodded slightly and said, "Take me into the mountains tomorrow. I want to see the pepper forest myself."

Guan Zheng's heart trembled, and he quickly said, "Yes, Imperial Master, I will be ready."

Zhou Qian looked at the Imperial Master and said, "Imperial Master, do you think there is anything wrong with that pepper forest?"

The Imperial Master pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, it's hard to say at this point. But I feel there may be some secrets there that we don't know about. Only by going there in person can we be sure."

Zhou Qian nodded and said, "Okay, then let's do as the Imperial Master says. Let's go see the pepper forest together tomorrow."

On the second day, the sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, bringing a touch of warmth to the entire forest.

Guan Zheng brought the national teacher and Yi Guorong's Zhou Qian to the pepper forest. The pepper forest here is lush and green at first glance, and the area of ​​more than ten acres makes people feel like they are in a green ocean.

The national teacher held a compass in his hand, his eyes focused and deep.

He walked slowly, muttering to himself, as if he was communicating with some mysterious power.

Zhou Qian stood aside, quietly watching the Imperial Master's every move, his heart full of anticipation.

Guan Zhengze stood by nervously, ready to obey orders at any time.

After a moment, the national teacher stopped and pointed in a direction and said, "There is something unusual over there."

Zhou Qian's eyes shone when he heard this, and he gave Guan Zheng a look. Guan Zheng understood and immediately sent two people in that direction.

The national teacher instructed: "Keep going. If you encounter any unusual situation, come back immediately." The two men in black responded respectfully and then quickly walked in the designated direction.

At this time, Xue Qing and Wu Yu had just walked out of the fog.

There was a look of alertness in Xue Qing's eyes; she keenly sensed that the atmosphere around her was somewhat unusual.

Wu Yu also noticed something was wrong and followed Xue Qing closely.

"Qing'er, I feel something is wrong." Wu Yu said in a low voice.

Xue Qing nodded slightly and said, "I felt it too. Someone is coming here."

The two looked at each other and reacted quickly. Xue Qing took Wu Yu to hide in a big tree. They hid in the dense branches and leaves, quietly observing the movements around them.

After a while, two masked men in black came here. They looked at the thick fog in front of them and hesitated. One of the masked men said, "Why is there a thick fog ahead?"

Another masked man said: "It is indeed strange. The Imperial Master said that if we encounter any abnormality, we should go back and report it immediately."

They moved forward cautiously, but their hearts were filled with anxiety.

As they approached the tree where Xue Qing and Wu Yu were hiding, Xue Qing quietly startled the birds in the forest. The birds suddenly flew up and made a noisy cry.

The two masked men were startled and lost their sense of direction in an instant.

"What's going on?" a masked man said in panic.

"I don't know. It seems like something has startled these birds." said another masked man.

They turned around a few times but couldn't find the original direction. Finally, they decided to go in another direction helplessly.

Xue Qing and Wu Yu breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the two masked men walk away.