strokinit Chapter 272 Another Murder? Tang 3 Forced to Flee to Zhang Haotian Sect!
Chapter 272 Another Murder? Tang 3 Forced to Flee to Zhang Haotian Sect!
Chapter 272 Another Murder? Tang San Forced to Flee Back to the Clear Sky Sect!
At this moment, the atmosphere outside the Moon Pavilion became extremely tense.
The horrifying scene of Tang San devouring Royal Knights soldiers in the street, and Tang Hao's act of forcibly breaking into Yuexuan with him, had already alarmed the Tiandou City Defense Division.
At this moment, a large number of Royal Knights soldiers, clad in gleaming silver armor and wielding sharp blades, appeared.
Led by a stern-faced general, they surrounded the elegant and tranquil Yuexuan Pavilion, their somber atmosphere clashing with the pavilion's artistic ambiance.
"Get out of the way! We are ordered to search for the Fallen Ones and Evil Soul Masters! Witnesses say the perpetrators have escaped into Moon Pavilion!" The leading general, holding a command arrow, shouted sternly at the Moon Pavilion guards who were blocking the entrance, their faces tense but not retreating an inch.
Although these gatekeepers weren't particularly powerful, they had received great favor from the Madam and were well aware of Xiaoyuexuan's special status in Tiandou City. One of them, steeling himself, replied neither humbly nor arrogantly:
"General, please calm down. Yuexuan is the Imperial Academy of Etiquette, and Madam is a court etiquette instructor personally appointed by His Majesty. Without Madam's permission or His Majesty's edict, we dare not allow passage. We cannot bear the responsibility of disturbing the noble students inside."
"Damn it!" The general's eyebrows shot up, clearly losing patience, and he roared:
"I am carrying the city defense commander's arrow and am acting under orders! If you dare to obstruct me again, you will be treated as accomplices and killed without exception!"
Before he could finish speaking, several hot-tempered soldiers behind him stepped forward and tried to forcibly push aside the gatekeeper blocking their way.
The security guard naturally refused to give way, and the two sides immediately started shoving each other, and the scene quickly spiraled out of control!
Clang!
It's unclear who drew their weapon first, but with a flash of cold light, the conflict escalated abruptly!
Although there were few guards at Yuexuan, they all had some foundation in soul power and fought desperately to resist.
The Royal Knights were well-trained and pressed forward in formation, and a bloody conflict seemed imminent. The exquisitely carved gate of Yuexuan was also in grave danger.
At this critical moment.
"stop!"
A clear, cold, and authoritative female voice instantly extinguished the restlessness and murderous intent at the scene.
The doors of Yuexuan slowly opened from the inside, and Tang Yuehua, dressed in a silver palace gown, walked out calmly. Her gaze swept over the tense scene outside the door, finally settling on the general. Her eyes were indifferent, yet she possessed an unassailable air.
"General Audreau." She called out the general's name accurately, her voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, and said solemnly, "I wonder what law my Yuexuan has violated that would require the general to mobilize such a large force and draw weapons against us?"
When the general named Odru saw Tang Yuehua, his imposing manner faltered.
As a member of the Haotian Sect, Tang Yuehua held a superior position in the upper echelons of Tiandou City and had a close relationship with Emperor Xueye. She was not someone that a mere city defense commander could easily offend.
He then sheathed his weapon, clasped his hands slightly in a fist salute, and softened his tone, but still insisted:
"Lady Yuehua, it is not that I intended to offend you. There were some vicious villains who used evil magic to massacre my Royal Knights soldiers in the street and then escaped into Yuexuan."
"This matter has extremely serious consequences. I am under orders to apprehend the perpetrators. I implore you, Madam, to grant us permission to enter and search the premises to uphold the law!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua's face remained completely expressionless, as if she had already anticipated the other party's words. She gently shook her head, her tone carrying an undeniable air, and said:
"General Odru, my Moon Pavilion is a place to teach etiquette and manners to the sons of nobles. How could it be a place to harbor filth? I know nothing about the murderer you speak of, nor have I ever seen him."
"As for entering to search..."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the soldiers who appeared slightly uneasy at her presence, and slowly said, "While my Yuexuan is not a den of dragons or tigers, it is not a place where anyone can trespass at will. Those within are the future pillars of the empire; if they are frightened by a search, I'm afraid you, General, cannot bear that responsibility. Moreover, does the General possess His Majesty's personal order for a search?"
General Odru was speechless.
They were ordered to pursue the suspect urgently; how could they possibly have time to request an imperial edict?
Seeing the other party hesitate, Tang Yuehua softened her tone slightly and continued to press, "General, you are truly dedicated to your duty, and I admire you. However, this matter concerns the reputation of Yuexuan, and even more so, the dignity of the nobles in the palace. How about this: General, you should first lead your men to guard the perimeter of Yuexuan. I will personally enter the palace to report the situation to His Majesty. If His Majesty orders a search, everyone in Yuexuan will cooperate without hesitation. What do you say?"
Her words were perfectly watertight.
This not only highlighted Yuexuan's background and importance, giving the other party a way out, but also indicated that the issue would be resolved through formal channels, preventing the other party from forcibly breaking in.
Upon hearing this, General Odru's expression changed repeatedly as he weighed the pros and cons.
Forcibly entering Yuexuan would offend Tang Yuehua and the noble network behind her, with serious consequences.
But if we leave it unattended, we won't be able to explain it.
Tang Yuehua's proposed compromise is undoubtedly the best option at present.
He took a deep breath and clasped his hands in a fist salute again, saying:
"Since you say so, Madam, I will grant you this favor. I will send men to guard the surrounding area, and I hope you will enter the palace to meet the Emperor as soon as possible and give the City Defense Command an explanation."
"Of course." Tang Yuehua nodded slightly, turned around gracefully and calmly, and returned to Yuexuan.
But as she closed the door, a hint of seriousness flashed deep in her eyes.
However, just as Tang Yuehua stepped into the inner hall of Yuexuan and had not yet had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief, the scene before her eyes made her pupils shrink and her face turn deathly pale!
"What?!" She instinctively raised her hand and covered her mouth tightly to stop the exclamation that was about to escape her lips.
All that could be seen was a corner of the hall.
Tang San's eyes were bloodshot, and his body was shrouded in an intense, overwhelming blood-red killing intent. The mutated dark blue silver grass tightly bound several noble youths who had not had time to escape.
At this moment, those disciples had already fallen silent, their bodies visibly shriveling up. Their blood and soul power were greedily absorbed by the Blue Silver Grass, leaving only a few horrifying dried corpses wrapped in fine clothes!
Tang Yuehua didn't expect that Tang San would ultimately fail to completely control the backlash from the City of Slaughter. He lost control again shortly after she left!
"The mistress!" Tang Yuehua was terrified, but she knew she couldn't panic at this moment.
Without the slightest hesitation, she forcibly suppressed the shock in her heart, took a deep breath, and in an instant, a soft and pure blue light was released from her body, forming an invisible domain that enveloped her and Tang San.
This is precisely her area of expertise—the aristocratic circle.
This domain possessed no offensive power, yet it had a wondrous ability to calm emotions and purify the mind. Immediately afterward, the gentle blue light, like a clear spring under the moon, tenderly washed away the violent, blood-red killing intent surrounding Tang San.
The moment the blue light touched Tang San's body, he trembled violently. The frenzied bloodlust in his eyes receded like a tide, and his violent aura gradually subsided, replaced by a trace of confusion and bewilderment before he finally regained temporary clarity.
He looked at his aunt's pale and anxious face, then looked down at the several hideous dried corpses at his feet, and the dark blue silver grass that had not yet been fully retrieved and was stained with blood. His face turned pale instantly, and his eyes were filled with lingering fear and disbelief.
"I...I again..."
"Madam! What... what should we do?!" Steward Aud, who had been by Tang Yuehua's side, also changed his expression drastically, his voice trembling as he spoke.
The death of a nobleman's son is no small matter!
If the news leaks out, the entire Moon Pavilion could be implicated!
At this moment, Tang Yuehua's chest heaved violently, but her eyes quickly became resolute and calm. She glanced at the still-shaken Tang San, then swept her gaze over the several dried corpses, and decisively said:
"We can't stay here any longer! Od, go find a set of inconspicuous servant's clothes for the young mistress right now! Be quick!"
Her mind raced, and a bold plan instantly took shape.
"The Royal Knights are besieging us outside and demanding an explanation." A sharp glint flashed in Tang Yuehua's eyes as she said, "Then I will give them that explanation! Ode, later you arrange for Xiao San to blend into my entourage. I'll take him to the palace to meet the Emperor!"
Steward Aud was taken aback: "Enter the palace? Madam, this…"
Tang Yuehua interrupted him, lowering her voice to say:
"In reality, I will take him directly away from Heaven Dou City and back to the Clear Sky Sect! Most of the soldiers outside have only heard of him by name, but don't know what he looks like. They would never imagine that the evil soul master they are looking for would dare to walk out with me so openly!"
This is a risky move, but it's also the only way to safely send Tang San away at present.
Staying at Yuexuan would mean being found sooner or later, and attempting a forced breakout would only lead to certain death. The only way was to use her status and privileges to openly and legitimately take Tang San away from this dangerous place.
Steward Ode instantly understood the lady's intention. Although he felt the move was extremely risky, he truly had no better option at the moment, and nodded emphatically.
"Yes, Madam! I'll take care of it right away!"
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