Chapter 1265: A Blessing In Disguise
Unlucky!
Damn unlucky!
The Black Dragon Divine Guards were filled with panic, utterly overwhelmed by the sudden message they had received!
They didn’t even know what Young Master Liu looked like—they had never seen such a prominent figure before. Yet, the Fallen God Palace had dumped the task of finding him on their heads. Wasn’t this a disaster falling from the sky?
Yao Qianji was especially frantic, already standing up and bowing repeatedly.
It was as if what he held in his hand wasn’t a communication jade slip, but the very lives of the entire Black Dragon Divine Guards.
Even so, the voice coming from the jade slip was even colder!
“You have one day at most. Within one day, you must find the whereabouts of the young master.”
“This is a direct order from Elder Liu himself. How dare you haggle? If you dare speak out of turn again, your Black Dragon Divine Guards will lose the right to exist in the divine realm!”
Whoosh!
The cold voice left everyone’s faces pale!
Yao Qianji’s expression also changed drastically, and in his heart, he had cursed Young Master Liu a thousand times over!
Damn it!
What kind of bastard is this Young Master Liu!
Why couldn’t he just stay in the divine palace-like floating island? Why did he have to come to the outer regions? Isn’t he just a troublemaker!
No matter how much he cursed in his heart, Yao Qianji didn’t dare show the slightest hint of disrespect.
This order came from an elder of the Fallen God Palace, after all.
In front of such a figure, their Black Dragon Divine Guards were nothing. A single word from him could destroy all their lifelong efforts, and even cost them their lives!
Yao Qianji was burning with anxiety, knowing there was no room for negotiation.
In his desperation, he quickly pleaded in a humble tone.
“My lord, please have mercy!”
“We have never seen Young Master Liu before. Finding him like this is like searching for a needle in a haystack. We beg for your magnanimity, and ask for a trace of Young Master Liu’s aura…”
As his words fell, ripples appeared in the void of the hall, and a shadowy figure slowly materialized, startling everyone into bowing.
The figure extended a finger, and a stream of light, like a willow leaf, drifted down.
“This is the young master’s aura.”
“You have seven hours until tonight’s event. Do not play with your lives!”
With a cold glance, the shadowy figure dissipated.
Yao Qianji held the faint glow in his hands, as if it weighed a thousand pounds, and repeatedly bowed in gratitude!
Once the aura of the figure was completely gone, this once-mighty figure stood up, drenched in cold sweat.
He roared like thunder!
“Quick! Bring out the sect’s treasure, the Moon Star Compass! If we delay even a moment, we’ll all be doomed!”
With his roar echoing, the entire hall of the Black Dragon Divine Guards descended into chaos!
The guards scrambled about, their former air of superiority gone, replaced only by panic. After a flurry of activity, they finally managed to haul in a massive treasure.
The treasure resembled a cauldron, with a mirror made of top-grade immortal jade embedded in its front.
Yao Qianji carefully placed the faint glow into the treasure.
A mist of chaotic energy swirled within.
In the mirror, an image appeared—a mountainous area surrounded by yellow sand. At the foot of the mountain, many people were working, pushing carts and transporting ore. Some were even wearing the armor of the Black Dragon Divine Guards.
Though covered in dust, their outlines were still recognizable.
Yao Qianji and the others stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen a ghost.
“This…”
“Isn’t this the Northern Desert Wasteland?”
“It seems to be one of our Black Dragon Divine Guards’ mining sites?!”
“Holy crap! That Young Master Liu actually went to our mining site!”
A wave of shocked murmurs broke out.
The look of suspicion and shock quickly gave way to relief, as if they had narrowly escaped death. Everyone in the hall showed urgent joy and turned to Yao Qianji.
“Since the young master is at the mining site in the Northern Desert Wasteland, no matter what his intentions are, we’ve at least found a trace of him. We can report back to the Fallen God Palace.”
“Whew…”
“That was close, but it seems we’ve avoided disaster!”
“My lord, please contact Captain Hu at the mining site immediately!”
Yao Qianji also took a moment to catch his breath and quickly pulled out a jade slip.
As everyone had said, since the young master was at their mining site, things would be easier. No matter what the young master’s intentions were, they just needed to stabilize him. As long as they could fulfill the Fallen God Palace’s demands, they were willing to pay any price!
Even if it meant sacrificing the potential yield of Starfall Crystal Sand, it was worth it!
Yao Qianji was, after all, a seasoned figure, and he quickly made a decision.
But after sending several messages, there was no response from Captain Hu…
Instantly, Yao Qianji’s expression turned uneasy, and a bad premonition rose in his heart. His recently calmed nerves were once again on edge!
Before he could say a word, the others were already looking at him with tension.
Seeing everyone on the verge of panic, Yao Qianji decisively slammed the table and stood up, his face darkening to the extreme.
“Hu Tao hasn’t responded. Something must have happened at the mining site!”
His words instantly silenced the hall!
Even those who had been somewhat composed earlier were now overwhelmed by the heavy cloud of suspicion. Thinking of the life-and-death consequences, no one dared to speak up.
Yao Qianji paced back and forth for a few moments, no longer caring about these useless subordinates.
After some thought, he had no choice but to use the jade slip to contact the elder from the Fallen God Palace.
“My lord, we have found some traces of the young master!”
A faint voice of approval came from the jade slip.
“Oh?”
“It seems you have indeed put in the effort. Where is the young master now?”
Hearing this, Yao Qianji’s brows relaxed slightly.
As he had expected, by providing some information, he could at least show that he was trying. The other party would be slightly more lenient. Such subtleties were not something just anyone could grasp.
Then, Yao Qianji immediately reported truthfully.
“My lord.”
“The last trace of Young Master Liu’s aura was detected at a mining site in the Northern Desert Wasteland. This mine is under our jurisdiction. We should have gone to welcome Young Master Liu immediately, but for some reason, the mining site has gone silent. It seems something is amiss…”
“I am about to lead a team to investigate. What does my lord think?”
After his respectful and detailed report, the voice from the jade slip softened, as if pleased.
“Hmm, you have not disappointed me.”
“Since you have found the young master’s whereabouts, go and welcome him back immediately. Proceed as you suggested. If you encounter any difficulties, just mention the name of the Fallen God Palace.”
“I doubt anyone would dare to refuse us, would they?”
As these words rang out, Yao Qianji’s face lit up with a flattered smile. He immediately bowed deeply, as if the jade slip in his hand was a great opportunity bestowed by a supreme figure.
“I will obey your command, my lord!”
As the light from the jade slip faded, everyone in the hall looked at Yao Qianji with reverence.
“My lord is truly wise!”
“As expected of Lord Yao! Even the Fallen God Palace is within his grasp. By using this opportunity to find the young master, he has gained the favor of such a great figure!”
“All thanks to Lord Yao’s strategic planning, our Black Dragon Divine Guards have turned disaster into fortune!”
“Such skill is unmatched in the divine realm!”
“Lord Yao’s brilliance is beyond our reach!”
After a round of praise, a flash of pride appeared in Yao Qianji’s eyes. His reputation wasn’t for nothing—without a thousand tricks up his sleeve, how could he have reached this position?
Eager to seize this opportunity, Yao Qianji quickly stored away the precious aura.
With a wave of his hand, he issued orders, his face full of confidence.
“By my command!”
“All members of the Black Dragon Divine Guards, head to the Northern Desert Wasteland immediately to welcome Young Master Liu!”
His stern order echoed.
A mighty force rippled through the air as Yao Qianji led the Black Dragon Divine Guards, tearing through the void. The guards were filled with vigor, as if they had already climbed to the pinnacle of power.
Everyone was filled with anticipation, eager to welcome Young Master Liu back!