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

At the northern end of the Minshan Mountains, deep in the mountains and dense forests.

Shimen Village.

"Chief, these Jinyiwei spies still refuse to reveal the contents of the Killing Blade Manual."

"Moreover, the highest cultivation level among these Embroidered Uniform Guard spies is only at the Celestial Realm level."

"According to sources, members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard can only obtain the subsequent martial arts content after breaking through a certain realm."

"Even if they reveal all the contents of the Killing Blade Manual they know, it will be of no use to us."

A scholar in white robes entered the stronghold's main hall and addressed the man sitting upright in a tiger-skin chair, who was still tall and imposing, with his hands clasped in a fist salute and a serious expression.

This white-robed scholar was none other than Qi Xiuwen, the military strategist of Shimen Village.

The chief of Shimen Village was Xu Tianba.

"In that case, let's take down Fang Heng!"

"This person is Chu Xiu's right-hand man. He is the most likely person to possess the complete Killing Blade Manual and the Killing Blade Formation."

"If we can take him down, we can get everything we want."

Xu Tianba suddenly stood up, looked out of the Minshan Mountains, and said in a strong and powerful voice, "After nightfall, we will take action and make sure to capture this person!"

"Yes!"

Qi Xiuwen said with a respectful expression.

"What about the Dharma King of Nanli?"

Xu Tianba considered for a moment, then looked at Qi Xiuwen and asked.

"Chief, the Southern Dharma King can cooperate with our actions at any time and will be in charge from the shadows."

“If we can’t solve it, the Dharma King of Namli will step in.”

Qi Xiuwen replied without hesitation.

"Is there any movement from the post station?"

Xu Tianba suddenly said.

"Reporting to the chieftain, Fang Heng has sent a group of Imperial Guards spies away."

"However, because of the chieftain's orders, we did not touch these people or make any rash moves. We just kept an eye on Fang Heng."

"I suspect that Fang Heng sent these Embroidered Uniform Guard spies away to summon his Jingtian Guards to the Didao County post station."

Qi Xiuwen said with a solemn expression.

"It's alright. With the Southern Dharma King here, what can happen even if all five thousand of his Sky Guards are present?"

"I don't even need Dharma King Nanli to take action; I am enough to deal with him!"

"These people are not important. What's important is not to alert him and scare him away."

Xu Tianba said with an air of domineering arrogance.

"The chieftain is wise."

Qi Xiuwen looked at Xu Tianba with admiration and said.

"That's good."

"Get the brothers ready."

"Tonight, we will raid the post station and capture Fang Heng at all costs!"

A glint of light flashed in Xu Tianba's eyes as he spoke in a firm and powerful voice.

"Yes, I'll make arrangements right away."

Qi Xiuwen responded and turned to leave.

"Chu Xiu, I'd like to see if you'll show up."

"If you show up, that would be perfect."

"If I capture you, I can get everything I want from you."

"I can also eliminate you completely!"

Xu Tianba looked out at the northern end of the Minshan Mountains and said with a playful expression.

An hour later.

Didao County, post station.

"Your subordinate greets Your Excellency."

Upon seeing Chu Xiu appear out of nowhere, Fang Heng, who was in the lobby of the post station, showed a look of surprise and delight. He hurriedly stood up and bowed to him with utmost respect.

"No need to be polite."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and walked to the main seat in the hall to sit down.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Fang Heng thanked him and then stood up.

"Fang Heng, are you aware that the entire post station is under surveillance?"

Chu Xiu glanced at Fang Heng and said calmly.

"Your Excellency, I know, but I dare not alert them, so I pretend that I have not been discovered."

Fang Heng nodded and said with a serious expression.

Someone is monitoring the entire post station. If he doesn't even know it, then the secret agents of the Embroidered Uniform Guard are just for show.

When it comes to spying on others and gathering intelligence, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is the real expert.

Even his dispatch of secret agents from the Embroidered Uniform Guard to leave the post station was partly done so that these people would see it.

"It's good to know."

"I thought you didn't even know this."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and said.

Fang Heng said with a look of shame, "I have disappointed you, Lord Marquis."

"This is none of your business. These people are clearly not simple."

"You guessed right, these people are probably targeting you."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and said to Fang Heng, "Now that I have come in person, I have my own plans for everything!"

"Yes."

Fang Heng clenched his fists, feeling incredibly frustrated.

"Shadow Taotie".

Chu Xiu said calmly.

Indeed, the Shadow Taotie has been secretly following us.

After all, Ying Taotie was hiding in the shadows, so he listened to his conversation with Ximen Jue the whole time.

Knowing that Chu Xiu was leaving the capital for Didao County, he naturally couldn't help but follow.

Chu Xiu waited outside the capital for Ying Taotie to arrive, and then they went to Didao County together.

"The humble position is here."

Ying Taotie appeared in the hall and bowed to Chu Xiu.

"Shadow Taotie, have your Shadow Guards keep a close eye on those people near the post station."

"Don't make a move, just keep an eye on them."

"We'll deal with them when we actually take action."

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then spoke to Ying Taotie.

"Your subordinate obeys."

Ying Taotie said without hesitation.

"In addition, send your Shadow Guard experts to the northern end of Minshan."

"We must do everything we can to find their hideout."

"Can your shadow guards do that?"

Chu Xiu looked at Ying Taotie with a calm expression and said.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, our Shadow Guards will never let you down!"

"My lord, our Shadow Guard Elder Hall has been established."

"I have brought several elders at the True Immortal Realm level with me. With the concealment technique provided by the Marquis, even experts at the Profound Immortal Realm level will not be able to detect them!"

Ying Taotie said without hesitation.

"Then we'll wait now."

"Since these people are here for Fang Heng."

"Then they certainly can't wait for Fang Heng to come to the northern end of the Min Mountains forever."

“Once they discover that Fang Heng has not gone to the northern end of Minshan, they will definitely come to the post station to launch a surprise attack.”

"If I'm not mistaken, it will happen tonight!"

Chu Xiu stood up and said with a chilling murderous aura, "What we need to do is take them all down after they arrive tonight!"

Then completely raze Shimen Village to the ground!

"Yes!"

Fang Heng and Ying Taotie said in unison.

"Fang Heng, how many people has the Shocking Guard gathered?"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and looked at Fang Heng, asking.

"Reporting to the Marquis, all five thousand members of our Shocking Guard have arrived."

"The Jingxian Guard and the Jingshen Guard probably won't be there so quickly, because they are quite far from Didao County."

"Some people might arrive in the evening."

Fang Heng hesitated for a moment before speaking to Chu Xiu.

"enough!"

With his hands behind his back, Chu Xiu looked towards the northern end of the Min Mountains and said, "I want to see who is plotting against our Embroidered Uniform Guard!"