The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

Liangzhou, Longxi Commandery.

Didao County, post station.

Inside a room, Fang Heng sat cross-legged on the floor, cultivating.

A secret agent from the Imperial Guard rushed to the room, knelt down, and cried out urgently, "Reporting to Lord Fang, something has happened!"

"Oh?"

Fang Heng opened his eyes, and with a flick of his sleeve, the door opened automatically.

His gaze fell upon the Imperial Guard spy, and he said in a deep voice, "What is it!"

"Reporting to Lord Fang, all ten of our spies who went to Shimen Village at the northern end of Minshan to gather intelligence have disappeared!"

The Imperial Guard spoke with a solemn expression.

"All ten spies have disappeared?"

Fang Heng frowned, slowly stood up, and looked at the Embroidered Uniform Guard agent, asking, "How long have you been missing?"

There is a village called Shimen Village in Didao County, Longxi Prefecture.

Although Shimen Village could not be described as committing numerous evils, it still frequently caused trouble in Longxi County.

However, Shimen Village is located at the northern end of the Minshan Mountains, with steep mountains, crisscrossing ravines, dense forests, and few people.

Furthermore, the area was shrouded in mist year-round, making it impossible for the Longxi County soldiers to find their trail and wipe out the Shimen Village.

Therefore, after Fang Heng led his men to Didao County, he dispatched a group of Jinyiwei spies to the northern end of Minshan Mountain to investigate the situation of Shimen Village.

He didn't need to know the strength of Shimen Village, even though he had only brought a thousand households and more than a thousand elite Jinyiwei to Didao County.

However, the killing formation composed of more than a thousand elite Imperial Guards was enough to make his strength reach the peak of the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm.

Such strength is already considered quite formidable within the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Reporting to Lord Fang, they have been missing for three hours, and there has been no news of them."

The secret agent from the Embroidered Uniform Guard took a deep breath and spoke solemnly to Fang Heng.

"They've been missing for three hours?"

"Summon all members of the Sky-Shocking Guard to Didao County!"

"And send someone to the capital as quickly as possible to report this matter to the Marquis and ask him to make a decision."

A sharp glint flashed in Fang Heng's eyes as he spoke with a firm and resolute voice.

"Lord Fang, are we really going to report this to the Marquis?"

The secret agent from the Embroidered Uniform Guard hesitated for a moment before asking Fang Heng.

"want."

"I now suspect that this may not just be aimed at us."

"I hope it's not what I imagine."

"Otherwise, something terrible might happen!"

Fang Heng was silent for a moment, then spoke with a solemn expression.

The elite members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard rarely appeared outside the capital. Even when they left the capital, they often accompanied Chu Xiu on missions.

Not long ago, someone even attacked Chu Xiu.

Even with the deployment of experts at the Xuanxian realm, Chu Xiu was not killed.

Fang Heng was more familiar with the stealth techniques of the Embroidered Uniform Guard than anyone else.

After all, he had also practiced the Concealing Breath Technique and Disguise Technique that Chu Xiu had provided.

Even with the ability to conceal their presence, these ten Imperial Guard spies still managed to operate separately; it was impossible for them all to disappear completely.

This only proves that Shimen Village's strength is far greater than they imagined.

However, Fang Heng guessed that this time it might not be aimed at Chu Xiu, but more likely they wanted to lure these elite Jinyiwei, capture them, and obtain the Jinyiwei Killing Blade Manual and Killing Blade Formation from them.

It's even possible that they came for him.

After all, even the elite of the three major guards of the Embroidered Uniform Guard needed to break through a major realm before they could go to the armory to receive the cultivation method for the next realm.

This was a decision made later by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, also to prevent the leak of the Killing Sword Manual.

He was different; he was the Grand Commander of the Shocking Guard, one of the three chief guards of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

If there is anyone in the entire Sky Guard who might possess all the martial arts content of the Killing Blade Manual, then that person is definitely him!

"Lord Fang, I understand."

The secret agent from the Embroidered Uniform Guard narrowed his pupils and said firmly.

"Go, and remember, you must report to the Marquis as soon as possible."

"Moreover, we should send more spies to the capital in batches to avoid any accidents."

Fang Heng pondered for a moment, then gave instructions to the secret agents of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Please rest assured, Lord Fang, I know what to do."

The secret agent from the Embroidered Uniform Guard nodded and said.

Fang Heng nodded slightly and waved to the secret agents of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The secret agent from the Embroidered Uniform Guard bowed and disappeared from the spot.

"I hope it's not what I'm thinking."

Fang Heng looked towards the northern end of the Minshan Mountains and said with a furrowed brow.

Two hours later.

Ximen Jue strode to the study of the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and said with a solemn expression, "Reporting to the Marquis, I have important matters to report."

"whats the matter?"

Chu Xiu opened the door and walked out of the study, speaking calmly.

"Reporting to the Marquis, Fang Heng has sent word that they have encountered trouble in Didao County, Longxi Commandery, Liangzhou."

Ximen Jue took out a slip of paper from his sleeve, held it up with both hands, and said, "This is the message sent by Fang Heng. Please take a look, Lord Marquis."

"Have you encountered problems in Didao County, Longxi Prefecture?"

Chu Xiu reached out with his right hand and the note landed in his palm. He glanced at it, then flicked his right hand, and the note turned to dust and disappeared into his hand. A satisfied look appeared on his face as he said, "Fang Heng did well. You must never be reckless in the face of trouble; you must think things through."

He did a great job!

"Ximen Jue, two things."

"The first thing to do is to order all the elite Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) stationed in various places to go to Didao County."

"The second thing is for you to send someone to the palace to inform His Majesty that I will personally go to Didao County to oversee and resolve this matter."

After a pause, Chu Xiu spoke to Ximen Jue in a deep and powerful voice.

After all, Empress Murong Si had instructed him that if he really insisted on leaving the capital, he needed to inform Murong Si.

Chu Xiu was unsure whether someone was plotting against him, or whether it was related to Prince Qi Murong Yu, Minister of Rites Wang Hao, or Prince Yan Murong Jian.

Or perhaps someone else is plotting against him; it's always better to be prepared.

If someone is indeed plotting against him, then a master at the Xuanxian realm will inevitably appear.

If he informs Murong Si, Murong Si may be able to send one of the deputy hall masters of the Royal Palace to protect him in secret.

"Yes, sir!"

Ximen Jue said with utmost respect.

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "By the way, the fact that I am not at our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters should not be known to anyone except those who report to His Majesty."

"My subordinate understands."

Ximen Jue said with a respectful expression.

Chu Xiu moved swiftly and vanished from his spot, using the Five Elements Escape Technique to travel to Didao County, Longxi Prefecture, Liangzhou.

After acquiring the true meaning of the Five Elements, his Five Elements Escape Technique became even more concealed. Coupled with the Innate Breath Concealment Technique, not to mention the Profound Immortal Realm, even those above the Profound Immortal Realm would find it impossible to detect his whereabouts.

After watching Chu Xiu leave, Ximen Jue also used his lightness skill to leave, relaying Chu Xiu's orders.

He then personally went to the palace to see Empress Murong Si and reported the news that Chu Xiu had left the capital.

The fewer people who know that Chu Xiu has left the capital, the less danger Chu Xiu will be in.