My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 374 The Xi Huang Diagram is indeed in your hands! [Two chapters combined into one]

The phone hangs up.

Zeng Anmin's brows remained furrowed.

"What's wrong?" The eldest princess found it strange that Zeng Anmin didn't speak.

"Something's wrong."

Zeng Anmin slowly rose, walked to the window, looked out the window, and reached out to stir the orchids by the window:
"Xiang Wangxian died before my imperial examination, which was about half a month ago."

Zeng Anmin's eyes revealed a hint of wisdom: "To be precise, it was seventeen days ago."

"And just now Dean Shi said that Ji Qing hasn't gone back yet."

"So, Ji Qing is still in the capital?!"

What is he still doing in the capital?

Zeng Anmin looked up at the eldest princess, his eyes flashing with an unfathomable light.

"This……"

The eldest princess's face also showed a hint of solemnity:
"Perhaps there are other things to do?"

A glint of light flashed in Zeng Anmin's eyes:
"So many young people have been searching for children on the tenth of the week."

"That proves from another angle that he is improving his comprehension, which means that he has not yet reached the requirement of absorbing the true meaning of the Xihuang Diagram."

In fact, this can be seen from the fact that there wasn't a single extra person in the Heavenly Alliance chat group.

But he had no intention of telling the princess all his secrets.

Although the two are now very close and could be said to have secretly pledged their lives to each other.

However, the eldest princess did not provide Zeng Anmin with a high sense of security.

He could tell the Empress his secrets, but he dared not reveal them all to the Princess at this time.

"In other words, he is very likely searching for children born on the tenth day of the ninth lunar month in the capital?!"

The eldest princess looked up at Zeng Anmin.

"Correct."

This was Zeng Anbian's guess: "Moreover, he hasn't returned to the Northern Border for so long, which means he's risking exposure by staying in the capital..."

"That proves he must have something more important to do now!"

"He may have even found someone whom the Heavenly Despises, and he is currently using a child born on one of the Ten Spiritual Suns to concoct an Enlightenment Pill!"

"Now what?"

The eldest princess looked at Zeng Anmin.

"Let's find out first. The best way to handle this is to inform His Majesty." Zeng Anmin stared into the Princess's eyes.

"If His Majesty is willing to help us, with the support of the Imperial Guard and the combined forces of the Three Departments, we will surely be able to find him as quickly as possible!"

But after saying this, the princess hesitated, pursing her lips:

"If His Majesty knew about this, then the Xi Huang Map would certainly not fall into my hands."

……

Zeng Anmin fell silent.

Indeed, if others were to find out about this, it would be uncertain who would ultimately acquire the Xi Huang Tu.

"Then for now, we can only search for it under the name of the Imperial City Compass and Imperial Capital Office."

Zeng Anmin shrugged and said, "At most, we can add the Northern Capital Garrison."

"Enough." The princess's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "I think I'll take a gamble."

"Row."

Zeng Anmin gave the princess a deep look before walking towards the door.

…………

The Imperial City Guard was busy until the very last moment.

Zeng Anmin looked at the group of grape sellers walking outwards, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Now, nearly a thousand grapes from both the South and North Tidu Institutes have been mobilized.

A city-wide manhunt is underway to apprehend child traffickers and locate suspected perpetrators in any area.

"Next, we just need to wait patiently."

Zeng Anmin stretched. As long as Ji Qing could be found, Xiang Wangxian's case could be closed.

"Next, I need to go to the Xuanzhen Division again."

Zeng Anmin looked towards the depths of the capital city.

"Ji Qing is a third-rank martial artist. Even if I find him, it's not something I can handle."

"So I'm going to the Xuanzhen Division to ask Liu Shishi, a third-rank array master, for help."

"Let's check on Tiger while we're at it."

Zeng Anmin's plan was extremely clear.

Without a moment's hesitation, he rode his horse toward the Xuanzhen Division.

Moreover, ever since the incident with the Demon Emperor Xiangliu, Hu Zi has been studying at the Xuanzhen Division under his father's arrangement. It's been so long since we've seen him... I have to say, I really miss that kid.

……

"What about people?"

When Zeng Anmin arrived at the Xuanzhen Division, he looked at the somewhat quiet Xuanzhen Division and his expression revealed a hint of bewilderment.

The outer courtyard of the Xuanzhen Division was quite lively, but none of the three people he knew from the Celestial Master's Mansion were in the division.

Liu Shishi, Sai Chuxue, and Xu Mingxin.

"Hey kid, I have a question for you."

Zeng Anmin called out to someone.

The disciple initially looked impatient, but his expression changed instantly when he looked up and saw Zeng Anmin's face.

"Lord Zeng, what brings you here?"

The outer disciples were quite impressed with Zeng Anmin.

These days, Sister Sai seems like a completely different person, all because of Zeng Anmin.

The reason is said to be that Zeng Anmin and Sister Sai secretly pledged their lives to each other, and the two even consummated their marriage.

As a result, Zeng Anmin turned around and got engaged to the eldest daughter of the Qin family.

Tsk tsk.

He is truly a role model for us all.

"I'm looking for Sister Liu Shi, where is she?"

Zeng Anmin frowned and looked at the disciple, asking a question.

"Sister Liu Shi has gone out to look for Hu Zi."

The disciple's smile deepened. He approached Zeng Anmin and asked, winking and making faces:
"Aren't you going to ask about Senior Sister Sai?"

……

Zeng Anmin was speechless for a moment.

His lips twitched as he asked, "Where is Miss Sai?"

"They also went to look for Hu Zi."

"Ok?"

Zeng Anmin was taken aback: "Hu Zi? Is he my nephew?"

"Yes, since Tiger came to the Xuanzhen Division and became a disciple of Senior Brother Xu, his cultivation speed is indeed fast. He can already inscribe several basic force arrays! This makes us disciples feel ashamed."

"Because he's so talented, he's bound to be a bit unruly. He often sneaks out to play without telling us."

The outer disciple chuckled and said, "You don't need to worry. Tiger has a tracking array engraved by Senior Brother Xu."

"Oh."

Zeng Anmin nodded; he certainly knew Hu Zi's impulsive nature.

"It seems like we've been out for a bit longer this time. We usually come back in half a day, but this time we've been out playing all day..."

As the outer disciple spoke, Zeng Anmin's brows furrowed.

This concerns Hu Zi, so he cannot afford to be careless.

How can I contact Xu Mingxin?

Zeng Anmin stared at the outer disciple and asked.

"I don't know about that." The outer disciple scratched his head.

Zeng Anmin's brows were furrowed tightly.

"Alright, I'll head back now. When Sister Liu Shi returns, please tell her to come to the Duke's Mansion to see me. Tell her I need her help with something."

"Okay!"

……

Zeng Anmin rode back to the Duke's Mansion.

"Big Brother, you're back just in time. The cook has just finished preparing the meal."

Aunt Lin smiled and waved to Zeng Anmin.

"Okay!"

After washing his hands, Zeng Anmin sat down at the table. Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks, he saw that Aunt Lin was unusually sewing something with a needle and thread.

"Auntie, you should eat too."

"Hehe, you eat first, I'll sew this up."

Aunt Lin's smile was gentle as she continued to sew the clothes in her hands, stitch by stitch, with great care.

“This work can be left to the servants; there’s no need for you to do it yourself,” Zeng Anmin said, shoveling rice into his mouth while looking curiously at Aunt Lin.

"Tiger's birthday is coming up soon, isn't it? Tiger and I are like mother and son, and these clothes are only warm when sewn by hand."

Aunt Lin smiled warmly, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"Tsk." Zeng Anmin couldn't help but sigh at the deep bond between mother and son.

Indeed, he had seen all that Aunt Lin had done for Hu Zi over the years.

They truly treat their children like their own.

“Alright, when is Tiger’s birthday? I’ll prepare something nice for him then.” As he spoke, Zeng Anmin put down his chopsticks and looked up at Aunt Lin to ask.

"No rush, it won't be until the fifth day of next month."

A look of relief appeared on Aunt Lin's face.

She continued sewing the clothes in her hands at a leisurely pace.

"That's still quite early."

Zeng Anmin nodded, then asked, "Where's my father? He should have been home by now, right?"

Since my dad learned the four-character mantra "unity of knowledge and action" recently, he has changed his habit of working overtime.

Like a robot, she has extremely high standards for herself every day, and she never wastes a single second, no matter what she does.

"I had already returned to my residence, but His Majesty summoned me, so I went to the palace again."

"Alright." Zeng Anmin felt a little regretful.

He had originally planned to tell his father about Ji Qing's situation so that his father would also keep an eye on things.

It doesn't matter, we can talk about it when he gets back.

"Well, I've finished eating, so I'll head back to the yard now."

Zeng Anmin stretched and got up to walk outside.

"Yes, you should get some rest." Aunt Lin nodded to Zeng Anmin with a smile.

As Zeng Anmin was about to leave, he inadvertently glanced at the clothes that Aunt Lin was sewing.

At that moment, Aunt Lin turned the little garment inside out.

A line of small print appeared.

The instant I saw that line of small print.

Zeng Anmin's brow furrowed slightly.

"癸卯甲子甲子丙寅"

This is Tiger's birth chart.

Jiazi Day...

Upon seeing this line of text, Zeng Anmin was suddenly jolted.

Ten Spirit Days!
Tiger is on the tenth spiritual day?!
In that instant, his scalp tingled!
Just now, the voice of that outer disciple rang out in the Xuanzhen Division:

"It seems like we've been out for a bit longer this time. We usually come back in half a day, but this time we've been out playing all day..."

Tiger... won't be...

I'm going out for a bit!

Without the slightest hesitation, Zeng Anmin left the courtyard and headed outside.

……

"drive!!"

Zeng Anmin rushed to the Xuanzhen Division like a whirlwind.

"Where was Tiger last seen?!"

Zeng Anmin found the outer disciple, his eyes sharp.

Since there is a tracking array engraved on Hu Zi's body, and Xu Mingxin has already gone to look for him, it means that he knows where Hu Zi is.

"It seems like it's the Western Hills outside the city... Senior Brother Xu, Senior Sister Sai, and Senior Sister Liu all went there..."

……

Upon hearing this, Zeng Anmin's heart sank.

Oh shit!

I should have thought of that sooner!
If Tiger had simply run away secretly, why would it have taken three inner disciples of the Mystic Array Division to search for him?!

"drive!!"

Zeng Anmin turned his horse around and frantically waved the whip in his hand.

"The Imperial City Commander, Ti Nan Ti, is here. Allow passage!"

Zeng Anmin didn't bother to waste words with the soldiers guarding the city and simply took out his token.

"Yes!"

Upon seeing the token, the soldiers dared not hesitate and quickly stepped aside.

Zeng Anmin left the city directly.

After riding for a while, he looked around to make sure no one was watching him.

He then dismounted without hesitation, channeled his martial arts power, and headed out of the city.

Zeng Anmin lightly touched the ground with his toes, and in the next moment he had already darted more than ten zhang away!
Xishan!

Zeng Anmin's goal was extremely clear.

Even at this moment, he had already determined Ji Qing's location in his mind.

……

However, he had only traveled less than ten miles when he suddenly felt a tightness all over his body.

An extremely sharp aura locked onto him.

The instant I sensed that aura.

Every hair on Zeng Anmin's body stood on end!
"Chirp!"

He didn't have time to think. He kicked off the ground and stomped hard, using the force to roll to the left front!
"Bang!!"

Upon touching the ground, he looked up in horror, staring ahead.

The place he just walked in.

A long spear, gleaming with an extremely cold light, was firmly planted there.

"Gan!"

If he hadn't dodged in time, he probably would have been stabbed from head to toe by that spear!
"Who?!"

Zeng Anmin's voice was like a vengeful ghost from the underworld, and he stared intently in the direction from which the oppressive aura was coming.

That's... in the air.

A figure hovered in the air.

The figure was like a god descending from heaven, and the imposing aura emanating from him made Zeng Anmin unable to breathe.

Zeng Anmin sensed the murderous intent.

Royal air.

Spear.

Zeng Anmin felt a sudden chill.

"Ji Qing".

He stared at the figure in the air, his voice filled with unwavering certainty.

"Tsk."

Upon hearing Zeng Anmin's voice, the person in the air slowly lowered their head, looking down at Zeng Anmin with a mocking gaze, as if looking at a dead man.
"Zeng Anmin?"

His voice was hoarse, yet had a deep quality.

Its overwhelming momentum was like a colossal beast that shook the heavens and the earth.

Zeng Anmin was having some difficulty breathing.

This third-rank official is different from the third-rank official he killed in Jiang Kingdom.

If Mr. Xin, a third-rank martial artist, is like a machine that has run out of oil.

The Ji Qing before me is definitely a lion in his prime!

"You...were waiting for me!"

Zeng Anmin stared intently at Ji Qing: "Where is Hu Zi?"

Ji Qing remained expressionless and did not answer Zeng Anmin's question.

Still suspended in the air, it simply reached out its hand gently.

"Oh!"

The silver spear stuck in the ground flew directly from the ground into his hand at lightning speed.

"Snapped."

Ji Qing gripped the silver spear and looked calmly at Zeng Anmin:
"After you die, the little baby will go back."

After saying that, he disappeared into the air.

It simply disappears.

There are no signs.

It was there a moment ago, and then suddenly disappeared!

Extremely weird!

But Zeng Anmin's pupils suddenly dilated violently!
Circulate your martial arts energy at full power!

"Roar!!!"

The next moment, a dragon's roar erupted from his body!
Golden dragon scales floated above his body.

The Ancestral Dragon Diagram within the Sea of ​​Consciousness was operating wildly.

The device at his waist also exhausted the power of the spirit stones at this moment!
"Bang!!!"

In the blink of an eye, the spear tip was already there!
Zeng Anmin could only barely lift the axe in his hand.

"Ding!!"

The spear clashed against the axe blade.

Zeng Anmin staggered backward.

After blocking the attack, he also saw Ji Qing's figure clearly.

"The Xihuang Diagram is indeed in your hands!"

Ji Qing, standing before me, had somehow acquired a tail—a blue tail!

(End of this chapter)