Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 127 - 122: Pilgrimage

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On the official road about ten miles from the West City Gate of Dragon Capital.

The commander of the garrison, Yang Shirong, led two thousand troops to ambush here, surrounding a group of officials sneaking out of Dragon Capital at the moment.

Those officials, full of authority, were furious at Yang Shirong.

With righteous indignation, as if they were truly commissioned to handle affairs outside the city.

"Please calm down, my lords. Wait for Lord Bao to arrive, and you can explain any issues to him."

Yang Shirong maintained a smiling face towards these people.

Having received a secret order from Bao Longwei, he was commanded to guard this area and stop anyone passing through.

"Lord Bao, Bao Longwei?"

The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice sensed something amiss and asked.

"Indeed,"

Yang Shirong replied.

"Hmph, Bao Longwei is merely the head of Zhenbei Prison, not the leader of the four top supervisors. I am the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice, serving under Lord Temple Minister. Even if Bao Longwei outranks me, he has no authority to command me, let alone obstruct my official duties!"

"Exactly, the affairs of the Ministry of Justice are not Bao Longwei’s concern. Make way for me!"

"A mere Bao Longwei thinks he can extend his reach into the Imperial City? Where is he? Let him show himself!"

Upon receiving Yang Shirong’s response, the group of officials scoffed.

"Bao Longwei is here. May I ask which lord is looking for me?"

Suddenly, Bao Longwei’s voice came from behind Yang Shirong.

Accompanied by the thunderous sound of the garrison troops charging forward.

Yang Shirong had initially surrounded the area here.

With another thousand troops brought by Bao Longwei, they formed an even larger encirclement, creating a three-layer perimeter inside and out.

"Bao Longwei, what do you mean?"

The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice questioned.

"Dear lords, please return to Dragon Capital with me and report to the Holy Emperor in the Imperial City!"

Bao Longwei clasped his hands in salute.

"You rascal, on what grounds will you take us?"

The Vice Minister of Justice shouted angrily.

"The Holy Emperor’s oral decree; if not followed, execute without mercy!"

Bao Longwei’s eyes gleamed coldly.

"Swish!"

The inner and outer three layers of archers instantly drew their bows and arrows, aiming at everyone within the perimeter.

"You..."

Suddenly, both the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice and the Vice Minister of Justice were taken aback, no longer daring to speak further.

"Seize them!"

Bao Longwei waved his hand.

Soldiers with chains and shackles swiftly captured those people.

"I had been wondering why the guards at the four city gates, except for the West City Gate, had no flaws. Turns out this is the trap you set,"

The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice said with a grim face, wishing he could bite Bao Longwei.

"Little Bao is poorly educated and doesn’t understand your meaning," Bao Longwei said with a sarcastic smile, calling himself ’Little Bao’ to disgust the other.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice and others were so furious they nearly vomited blood, as they were escorted by the garrison back to Dragon Capital.

Before departing.

Bao Longwei handed Yang Shirong an item and said, "General Yang, please send the fastest riders to White Tiger Mountain and release this at the top."

"Understood."

Yang Shirong took a look and found it was a Cloud-Piercing Arrow.

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Small hill.

Jiang Feng sat on a rock.

After much contemplation, he finally had an inkling.

He approached Han Dong and said, "Sister Dong, I understand now. The so-called list is just a decoy. What you and Lord Bao are doing is to expose the spies within the Rebel Faction hidden in the Court, isn’t it?"

"Correct."

Han Dong opened her eyes, revealing a gratified smile.

But her shoulder injury seemed unrelieved, her expression somewhat weak. Besides, her eyes affected by Zombie Powder now seemed fully afflicted, though she had tried wiping them with a cloth soaked in medicine several times, the effect was diminishing.

She felt self-inflicted consequences.

After buying the Zombie Powder, she had added something to it, making recovery difficult once contaminated.

"Sister Dong, you and Lord Bao have made fools of everyone this time."

Jiang Feng sighed.

Then he took from his bosom the bamboo tube Han Dong had given him, which he said contained the contents of Cultivation Techniques.

He unscrewed the lid.

Said, "Sister Dong, you deceived everyone thoroughly, the list is fake, so naturally the Cultivation Techniques are as well."

Jiang Feng shook out a rolled-up piece of paper.

Then, in front of Han Dong, he forcefully unfurled it.

"Huh?"

Jiang Feng’s expression stiffened.

The paper had content.

Contrary to his expectations of it being blank or just plain white paper.

Instead, it contained text.

Anyone could recognize the techniques explained.

Moreover.

Beneath the text.

There was also a formula, seemingly allowing the full understanding of the Cultivation Techniques by combining the text with the formula.

"Surprise, right!"

Han Dong saw Jiang Feng’s expression change and chuckled.

"This... the Cultivation Technique is real?"

Looking at the content on the paper, Jiang Feng felt disbelief, Han Dong’s actions ever surpassing his expectations.

"I promised not to involve you, and I surely achieved it."

Han Dong said weakly.

"Sister Dong, it’s me who was wrong. How are you feeling? You seem worse than before."

Jiang Feng expressed regret as he tucked the paper back into the tube.

"The Blood Skull’s poison has struck my vital points. I must wait until I return to Dragon Capital, apply medicine internally and externally, and soak in medicinal baths to recover."

Han Dong explained.

"Sister Dong, I’ll take you back now."

Jiang Feng offered, attempting to help Han Dong up.