Chapter 0.64 He Lidao
No one could have ever imagined that Qin Gou would be so decisive and unscrupulous, delivering a fatal blow to the throat with a single sword. This was the renowned Daojun Dynasty, a name that alone could make countless cultivation sects tremble.
Not only the Hidden Dragon Guards, but even the Little Gambler and Little Chair, whom Qin Gou had repeatedly cautioned to maintain dignity just moments ago, were caught off guard, yet… it was also within expectations.
“Stop! We are Assistant Governors of the Hidden Dragon Guard, under Lord He Lidao! This communication token was also given to us by Assistant Governor He.” The leading Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard’s expression changed dramatically, losing all trace of its previous teasing look.
He Lidao?
Qin Gou recalled that Lin Youqing had mentioned this person before. He was a classmate she had grown up with.
“Tell me, how did He Lidao come to possess Lin Youqing’s communication token?” Qin Gou asked, his brow furrowed.
“This…” The Hidden Dragon Guard hesitated.
Qin Gou’s gaze was chilling as he said coldly, “Actually, ten seconds have already passed.” As he spoke, the sharp, unequalled sword tip gradually deepened.
“Yes, yes, it was His Majesty the Human Emperor who personally ordered Assistant Governor He to confiscate Commander Lin’s Nas Ring!” the Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard said, breaking out in a cold sweat.
“The Daojun Human Emperor?” Qin Gou asked with a slight surprise in his eyes, and then pressed further, “Where is Lin Youqing now?”
So this was the reason Lin Youqing had suddenly lost contact with him before. And that sudden response via communication token not long ago was definitely not from Lin Youqing herself.
The Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard gritted his teeth and said, “I don’t know… That’s the truth. Commander Lin hasn’t returned to our Hidden Dragon Guard camp for many days!”
“What’s the reason? Why exactly did the Daojun Human Emperor have He Lidao take Youqing’s Nas Ring?”
“That, I’m afraid, only Assistant Governor He himself knows,” the Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard said with difficulty.
“Then make him come!”
Qin Gou’s voice was deep as he said, “It was him who imitated Youqing’s message to me earlier, wasn’t it? Didn’t we agree that you would personally welcome me? Why haven’t you shown up after so long? You all, contact him immediately and tell him to hurry over.”
With that, Qin Gou repelled the Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard with a thread of spiritual power and sheathed his sword.
For a moment, the Hidden Dragon Guards exchanged glances. As the personal guards of the Daojun Dynasty, they had seen many renowned sect leaders before. When they first arrived, they never expected that someone would dare to be so aggressive on their territory.
At this moment, unable to leave, they could only truthfully report all the circumstances to their superiors via spirit power transmission as quickly as possible.
“Hand it over.”
At this moment, Qin Gou looked at the Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard again and opened his palm.
The other party immediately understood tacitly that what Qin Gou wanted could only be the communication token from Lin Youqing.
The Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guard, no longer having his throat held by a sword, felt his composure somewhat restored. He chuckled and said, “This item, let’s wait until Assistant Governor He arrives before…”
However, in a flash, he felt his vision blur. His wrist felt as if struck by lightning, and his whole body jolted. The communication token had already been taken by Yi Chengying and handed to Qin Gou.
After doing all this, Yi Chengying looked at Qin Gou, his expression unchanged, as he smoothly put the token into his Nas Ring, as if he had planned it this way from the start. A sweet and satisfied smile curved the corner of her mouth. As the number one lackey who had gloriously returned to duty, Little Chair had this much foresight. The tacit understanding between herself and Lord Qin was as strong as ever!
Not long after.
The spiritual energy fluctuations in the surroundings clearly intensified. Hundreds of Hidden Dragon Guard cultivators, led by a long-haired man, arrived in an orderly and imposing manner, their powerful aura clearly evident.
“Saint Immortal Ranking’s Master Qin?” The long-haired man clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze filled with playful curiosity.
Qin Gou examined the man from head to toe and said with a slight smile, “Assistant Governor He Lidao of the Hidden Dragon Guard?”
“Indeed, I am,” He Lidao waved his hand to the Black-clothed Hidden Dragon Guards and others, signaling them to return to his side. Then, he said with a meaningful smile, “I heard Master Qin wished for me to personally welcome you? See, am I not here?”
“I just want to ask you,” Qin Gou said directly, “What exactly happened to Lin Youqing during this period?”
“Anyone who defies His Majesty the Human Emperor’s orders must be punished,” He Lidao said sternly. “Even the Princess is no exception. It’s that simple.”
“Then what order did she defy?”
“Don’t rush.”
He Lidao said with a cold smile, “We’ve only just met. I’m more interested in knowing if Master Qin is aware of the price one has to pay for attacking the Hidden Dragon Guard, especially daring to draw a saber against my subordinates, within the Daojun Dynasty?”
“I don’t care how much the Mystic Maiden Palace Lord respects you, and heaven knows where she is now. Our Daojun Dynasty is by no means something that a single Mystic Maiden Palace can shake!”
Qin Gou couldn’t help but chuckle dumbly, “How amusing. You keep calling me Master Qin, but it’s clear you despise me. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have deliberately had your subordinates flaunt the communication token I gave Youqing in front of me! In fact, Assistant Governor He might have had this plan from the start, and those Hidden Dragon Guards just now were merely cannon fodder he sent to provoke me.”
“Since that’s the case, Assistant Governor He, don’t hide any other tricks. Just bring them out.”
Upon hearing this, He Lidao’s eyes narrowed. He made a few gestures, and the Hidden Dragon Guards behind him swiftly formed a battle formation, instantly locking Qin Gou and the others in the center.
“You asked for this yourself!” He Lidao said with a smile, his eyes arrogant.
Suddenly, a Hidden Dragon Guard quickly approached He Lidao and whispered to him, “My Lord, the Dark Shadow Division has sent the latest intelligence.”
“Idiot, can’t you read the room? Tell me later,” He Lidao glared fiercely at him.
The Hidden Dragon Guard’s face turned red, and he whispered again, “My Lord, you gave strict orders three times about this matter. Once it’s clear, you must report it immediately!”
“Are you referring to the entity that Yu Rong provoked?”
“Precisely. An informant within the Dark Shadow Division sent a secret report. The one who easily defeated Yu Rong, retrieved the Hidden Immortal Map, and took the Void Crossing Stone was the same person, the one you previously suspected of being the World Master of the hidden world. You must atone for your mistakes and properly appease that entity…”
He Lidao immediately asked nervously, “Do you know which sect or which mighty figure it is?”
“It’s…”
Then, following the gaze of that Hidden Dragon Guard, He Lidao saw Qin Gou directly opposite him. Despite being outnumbered, Qin Gou remained calm and collected.
“What are you staring at? Lost your tongue?” Qin Gou snapped his fingers several times, enthusiastically trying to wake up He Lidao, who had been inexplicably silent since earlier, his expression fluctuating like a kaleidoscope.
