hotmtlnovel Chapter 552 - 309: Prison Warden of the Heavenly Prison
Chapter 552 - 309: Prison Warden of the Heavenly Prison
Chapter 552: Chapter 309: Prison Warden of the Heavenly Prison
“What do you suppose I am?”
Zhou Yi’s figure moved like a specter, as mighty True Qi transformed into a palm, pulling Ji Yue to his front.
Capturing Dragon Technique.
A skillful manipulation of True Qi that could grasp objects from afar.
Average masters would use it to retrieve swords or deal with third-rate Martial Artists, looking cool and stylish.
Zhou Yi’s True Qi surged like the sea, once unleashed it roared like waves, and a supreme master like Ji Yue was rendered utterly powerless — truly turning decay into magic.
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“Now, let me tell you that I am His Majesty’s knife, specifically for killing people. Commander Ji, do you think I dare to kill you?”
“Hehehe...”
Ji Yue’s face turned red with restraint, wanting to retort defiantly, but feeling unnerved deep down.
The pressure on his neck grew heavier, nearly hearing his bones creaking. If he enraged Eunuch Yi further, this day next year would become his death anniversary.
Upon witnessing this, Lu Wei, the Magistrate of the Inspectorate, let out a long howl.
“All together, protect the master!”
As he spoke, he leaped into the air, his hand scattering dozens of hair-thin needles, each shimmering with a blue-green glow, evidently coated with potent poison.
The Inspectorate’s strongmen present in the hall drew their Goose Quill Sabers, swarming in for the kill.
The Eastern Depot’s underlings blocked Zhou Yi, the clashing of blades was incessant, causing chaos in the Inspectorate’s main hall.
“Stop, stop now!”
Not daring to persist, Ji Yue begged for mercy, “Eunuch Yi, I will have Jiangning Qianhu captured and sent to the Eastern Depot’s dungeon for you to deal with immediately.”
“Heh heh heh!”
Zhou Yi let out a sinister laugh of satisfaction, and with a wave of his hand, he tossed Ji Yue against the wall, breaking several of his ribs.
“Mr. Wen, how much do you know about the Inspectorate?”
“Since I’ve been appointed Magistrate, I’ve thoroughly investigated everyone in the Inspectorate.”
Magistrate Wen’s eyes shifted as he said, “My lord, are you inquiring about Lu Wei?”
“Eh?”
Zhou Yi’s voice expressed his surprise and he praised, “Mr. Wen is truly my right hand; your work is indeed thorough. Does this Lu Wei have something special about him?”
Magistrate Wen stated, “Soon after the late emperor passed away, Lu Wei took over the Inspectorate.”
The Inspectorate was the eyes and ears of the emperor. After the Orthodox Emperor ascended to the throne, he parachuted his trusted confidant Ji Yue into the role of Commander, relegating Lu Wei to a subordinate position.
“No wonder.”
Zhou Yi said, “Today, I scared Ji Yue, and Lu Wei actually took action by force. He’s probably trying to kill with my hand!”
Magistrate Wen caught on, “Does the Governor mean, to join hands with Lu Wei to get rid of Ji Yue?”
“Let’s wait for now.”
Zhou Yi replied, “If Lu Wei is smart, he’ll seek me out in private. Otherwise, he’s a fool and not worth allying with.”
He preferred to fight alone rather than join forces with a fool.
Zhou Yi knew the danger of fools too well. The second prince had played the fool once, losing an easily obtainable crown, and ruining the futures of many supporters.
Magistrate Wen cautioned, “Lu Wei will surely come, but once we push him to a higher position, he will surely turn against us. He’s much more difficult to deal with than Ji Yue.”
“I’d rather he turned on me! With a fool like Ji Yue in charge of the Inspectorate, it won’t take many years for the Eastern Depot to become dominant. To be noticed by His Majesty like that would not be good.”
Zhou Yi blew on the steamy tea gently, taking a small sip with composure and relishing the fragrance.
“The tea today is exceptional. Who sent it?”
Adoptive son Xiao Rongzi, now in charge of the imperial supply affairs, promptly stepped forward to answer.
“It’s tea from the Hu family of Haixi Prefecture. They say it was fried using a new method, not yet available even in the palace.”
“Such fine tea should be enjoyed by His Majesty.”
Zhou Yi instructed, “Tell the Hu family to double the tribute of tea next year, and as for the extra shares... seize a few other tea merchants!”