My gorgeous wife-Chapter 1696 - 1667: Yue Gouchen’s Intentions

The Star Lord’s patrol is not considered a particularly significant event on a Star Continent because every so often, the Star Lord sets out on a patrol.

After all, the Heaven Realm is not entirely safe; sometimes creatures from outer space appear, or one might encounter heinous criminals on the loose, and during the Star Lord’s patrol, these issues are addressed accordingly.

Of course, this is no trivial matter either.

Being the Star Lord of a Star Continent symbolizes the authority of a Heaven Realm Starland.

Thus, the Star Lord’s patrol generally garners attention from many sides.

The recent patrol of the Earth Prison Star Continent’s Star Lord followed the usual pattern, departing from one direction and proceeding along a route.

However, this time an unexpected incident seemed to occur.

The Prefecture Leader of Nanxiang Prefecture betrayed and was killed on the spot by the Star Lord, and Nanxiang Prefecture was completely overhauled. Meanwhile, Yin Qingyan, the Prefecture Leader’s daughter, and another fugitive vanished without a trace.

This is regarded as one of the rare peculiar tales of the Earth Prison Star Continent.

Although many speculated that the Prefecture Leader of Nanxiang Prefecture had no need, reason, or power to betray, the authority of the Star Palace on the Earth Prison Star Continent often represents everything. Even if there is discussion, it happens secretly behind closed doors and never publicly.

After resolving the issues in Nanxiang Prefecture, the Star Palace swiftly appointed a new Prefecture Leader in just a few days.

This was not unusual. However, after the new Prefecture Leader was appointed, the Star Lord promptly chose to leave again and continued the patrol.

According to common practice, after appointing a new Prefecture Leader, the Star Lord should spend more time in Nanxiang Prefecture, but this time, after hastily appointing a new Prefecture Leader, the Star Lord quickly left with the entourage, as if there was some urgent matter.

Those with keen intuition sensed something unusual.

Because of the Star Lord’s status and cultivation, although some saw the patrol group, very few dared to approach. Most watched the Star Palace’s entourage appear in their view from a distance and then disappear quickly.

No one knew that this patrol was not aimlessly wandering like before but had a pre-selected destination.

"My lord!"

A small squad appeared in front of Yue Gouchen, a thousand miles away from Baiyue City.

"Hmm." Watching the group of guards from his palace, Yue Gouchen nodded slightly. "You did well with this task. When we return, your efforts will be rewarded."

The guards exchanged glances, suddenly showing signs of surprise and joy.

They knew that since the Star Lord personally promised a reward, it wouldn’t be ordinary.

After all, the person in front of them is the supreme authority of the entire Star Continent, and his words are always to be believed.

You can see this from the guy named Ling Canghai.

In reality, all they did was capture a few people and didn’t do anything substantial, but that guy named Ling Canghai, who was merely the lowest, most ordinary Path Envoy.

But now?

This ordinary Path Envoy suddenly became a Prefecture Leader!

Indeed, Path Envoy Ling Canghai is now the new Prefecture Leader of Nanxiang Prefecture!

Of course, Yue Gouchen did this partly to show the people below. As long as someone sincerely works for him, he would never treat them poorly.

If he could reward an ordinary Path Envoy so lavishly, imagine the reward for the guards around him.

And what does a Martial Artist pursue?

Power? Fame?

These are merely secondary; a Martial Artist’s primary concern is their own strength. All other things are mere groundwork for personal enhancement.

And in the Star Palace, who is stronger than the Star Lord? What reward could be better than the Star Lord’s personal guidance?

"Have you kept track of them?" Yue Gouchen looked at the leader among the guards and asked.

"Reporting to the Star Lord, we have them fully tracked, though these people, although their cultivation isn’t high, are quite adept at escaping. We almost lost them several times."

"I see..." Yue Gouchen nodded thoughtfully. "They are Ascenders; having some special means is normal. Now, let’s go; take me to see those people."

"Yes!"

The guard leader bowed to Yue Gouchen and moved to the front to lead the way.

No one among the group had weak cultivation, so their movement was swift, even without using any Flying Spirit Artifacts.

"My lord." Following the group, a Guard Commander close to the Star Lord approached.

This Guard Commander was an old guard who had accompanied Yue Gouchen for many years, a true confidant. Among the entire Star Palace, few people could stand so close to Yue Gouchen, and this Guard Commander was one of them.

"My lord, I feel that appointing a mere Path Envoy as a Prefecture Leader is somewhat inappropriate." After hesitating, the Guard Commander spoke, "Not to mention his qualifications; simply his cultivation doesn’t qualify him to serve as a Prefecture Leader."

However, hearing the Guard Commander’s words, Yue Gouchen chuckled lightly, "Don’t worry, I have my arrangements."

"Did you really think I’d let a mere Path Envoy become a Prefecture Leader?"

"What do you mean, my lord?"

"This Prefecture Leader is just for show. You also know he lacks both cultivation and qualifications. If he can’t secure his position, won’t it still have to be vacated for others? By then, wouldn’t the people below have their reward?" Yue Gouchen chuckled lightly.

"I see, Star Lord, brilliant!" The Guard Commander had a sudden realization.

Indeed, Yue Gouchen’s move was cunning. Once Ling Canghai couldn’t maintain his authority due to lack of cultivation, he’d be unable to handle the situation and would have to seek Yue Gouchen’s help. By then, could Ling Canghai still hold onto the new Prefecture Leader position?

Of course, Yue Gouchen only confided this to his close aides, as even this conversation was exchanged via Sound Transmission. Nobody else knew that Yue Gouchen had long planned the subsequent steps in his mind.

"Once those remaining people are captured, we can quietly await the message." Yue Gouchen’s face showed a sinister smile.

"That item... is something the top powerhouses of the entire Heaven Realm yearn for!"

"But soon, it will fall into the hands of Yue Gouchen!!"