Catching Monsters

Chapter 313 The Whereabouts of the Imperial Seal

The amount of grain and supplies that could be purchased with tens of thousands of taels of silver was astronomical.

Even when transporting large quantities of military rations through official channels, it still requires organizing thousands of civilian laborers.

If traveling by water, then official procedures must be followed.

Throughout history, grain has been subject to strict official control.

Hearing Jiang Yun's question, Qiao Ren closed his eyes, as if he didn't want to continue.

Jiang Yun frowned and turned to look at Dong Qiaofeng beside her: "Isn't he still being stubborn? He hasn't confessed."

"Continue the torture."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Ren's expression changed slightly. The torture inflicted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard was truly unbearable. He was a man of strong will and was carefully selected from among the rebels in the southwest to bring the meteorite to the capital.

Originally, they intended to use the tens of thousands of taels of silver from selling the meteorite to purchase a large amount of supplies and transport them back to the three southwestern provinces.

Unexpectedly, something went wrong; the meteorite had been switched.

That was bad enough, but then he was discovered by the Embroidered Uniform Guard and brought here to be tortured.

Qiao Ren's eyes flickered, and he took a deep breath and said, "Sir, you want me to confess, but I know I have no way to survive in the hands of your Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"I have some information that will guarantee you a promotion and a fortune."

Hearing what Qiao Ren said, Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the other party, asking, "Tell me what you have to say? If you satisfy me, I will spare your life."

Qiao Ren chuckled and said in a deep voice, "Sir, words are not enough. Everyone says that the Embroidered Uniform Guard is a den of wolves and tigers; anyone who enters has no hope of leaving alive..."

Jiang Yun turned to Dong Qiaofeng beside her and said, "Bring me a pen and ink."

Soon, a pen and ink arrived, and Jiang Yun wrote: "Qiao Ren is hereby recruited into the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This is to certify his recruitment."

The signature reads: Jiang Yu, Hundred-Household Officer of the Eastern Garrison.

Jiang Yun handed over the certificate and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Qiao. From now on, you are a member of our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Isn't this a better prospect than being a rebel?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Ren stared at the certificate in disbelief, feeling a strange excitement welling up inside him...

He originally just wanted to save his life, but he never expected that this Commander Jiang would actually ask him to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Most people who become rebels are those who have no other way to survive and are driven to take such risks.

Otherwise, who would be willing to risk their life to rebel?

Soon, he was also taken off the chains. Jiang Yun said with a smile, "Brother Qiao, tell me, what news do you have that can help me get promoted and make a fortune?"

Qiao Ren carefully put the document away before solemnly saying, "King Daohua... no, those rebels have a much bigger scheme."

“When I was with them before, I was considered a middle manager, and I knew a lot of secrets.”

"There is a very important person in the capital who has connections with them, but I am not of high enough status to know his true identity."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun frowned. That's all the news?

Seeing Jiang Yun frown, Qiao Ren took a deep breath and said, "Oh right, that traitor, Dao Hua Wang, also claimed to us that the current emperor's ascension to the throne was illegitimate."

"Even the Imperial Seal of the State is not in His Majesty's hands."

"But it's in his hands."

"It's just that the time is not right yet. When the time is right, King Daohua will be able to take out the Imperial Seal and call on the world to rebel and jointly overthrow His Majesty the Emperor."

Upon hearing this news, Dong Qiaofeng's expression changed drastically. There were some things in this that he shouldn't have heard.

Jiang Yun remained silent for a moment.

He knew some of the inside story, which indirectly corroborated what Qiao Ren said.

"Is there anything else?" Jiang Yun asked.

Qiao Ren shook his head: "Sir, that's all I know."

“Very good, this news is timely.” Jiang Yun turned to Dong Qiaofeng: “Tie Brother Qiao up again.”

"Huh, what are you doing?"

Jiang Yun said with a smile, "Brother Qiao, don't worry. After all, you are still a prisoner. To become a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, you need to go through the proper procedures, especially the signature of Commander Yang."

"Unfortunately, Commander Yang is away on a business trip and is not currently in the Eastern Garrison."

"So, I'm sorry to trouble you to stay here for the time being, brother."

Qiao Ren frowned deeply, thinking about the voucher in his arms, and then felt a little more at ease: "When will Commander Yang return?"

"Wait, then."

As he spoke, Jiang Yun strode out of the prison, and Dong Qiaofeng followed closely behind, asking in a low voice, "Sir, what should we do with this person?"

"Get rid of it," Jiang Yun said in a deep voice.

If it were an ordinary criminal, Jiang Yun could release him on his own initiative, but how could he dare to release a traitor who was plotting a rebellion?

He then hurried toward the palace.

Dong Qiaofeng's expression darkened, and he walked back.

When Qiao Ren, who was tied to the iron post, saw him return and noticed Dong Qiaofeng's unfriendly expression, he panicked slightly and hurriedly asked, "Sir, does Commander Jiang Yu have any further instructions?"

Dong Qiaofeng said calmly, "In our Eastern Garrison Command, there isn't a single centurion named Jiang Yu."

After saying that, he drew the sword from his waist and walked towards him.

……

Inside a luxurious inn in the inner city, Ao Lie sat cross-legged on the ground, casting spells with his hands, demonic energy constantly emanating from them. Ao Yu, on the other hand, floated in mid-air.

Ao Lie is using magic to heal her injuries.

After leaving the auction house, Ao Lie had been busy with this matter.

During this time, none of the many monsters under his command dared to come and disturb him.

Finally, Ao Yu, who was slowly floating in mid-air, suddenly opened his eyes and then rolled over and landed on the ground.

She quickly glanced around, and then a memory inexplicably flooded into her mind.

"hiss."

Ao Yu covered his forehead and sat down on a chair in the room, processing these memories.

After a full incense stick's time had passed, Ao Yu suddenly opened his eyes.

Her memories and the memories from after she lost her memory have overlapped and been restored.

"Yu'er, do you remember now?" Ao Lie asked in a deep voice. Upon seeing this, Ao Yu quickly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Father, for healing my injuries."

"It would be troublesome for you to make a trip to this human capital in person."

"It's good that you're alright." Ao Lie nodded slowly and said, "I have already punished Qingfeng Temple for injuring you like this. If you still harbor resentment, I will accompany you to raze Qingfeng Temple to the ground."

Of the 150,000 taels of silver in Ao Lie's possession, 100,000 taels were extorted from Qingfeng Temple.

Ao Yu closed his eyes and continued to absorb and integrate the two memories.

In particular, when she had just woken up from her amnesia, she overheard a conversation between Jiang Yun and Feng Yun.

She suddenly opened her eyes. Fang Jiuyou's death was related to Jiang Yun!
Seeing that Ao Yu had just regained his memory and was about to leave, Ao Lie asked, "Where are you going?"

"Father, I have something to take care of. After I finish this, I will accompany you back to the Demon Kingdom!"

……

Inside the purification room, smelling the faint scent of blood, Jiang Yun felt that even the tea in her hand no longer smelled good.

Feng Yu, however, had already gotten used to the taste. He sipped his tea and said, "You little rascal, what do you want from me again?"

“Your Excellency, the person who sold the meteorite has been caught. After interrogation, I have learned some information.” As he spoke, Jiang Yun glanced at the young eunuch who was tidying up his tools in the room.

Eunuch Feng was in high spirits today and had just castrated someone here when Jiang Yun arrived.

"You may all leave now." Feng Yu waved his hand, dismissing the eunuchs who were tidying up their tools.

After the eunuchs left, Jiang Yun took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Your Excellency, I think I have information about the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Feng nearly dropped the tea in his hand, and his pupils contracted slightly.

He hurriedly put down the tea in his hand: "Explain in detail."

Soon, Jiang Yun slowly recounted the information she had received from Qiao Ren in detail.

Feng Yu did not interrupt Jiang Yun during this time, and after listening to all the news, he continued speaking.

Feng Yu then put on a serious face and said, "The fact that this person can say that the Imperial Seal of the State is not in the capital makes this information highly credible."

Very few people knew anything about the Imperial Seal of the State.

Feng Yu's expression darkened, and he said to Jiang Yun, "I will speak to His Majesty about this matter and ask for your reward."

After saying that, he got up and left. As for the intelligence report about high-ranking officials in the capital colluding with the rebels, Feng Yu had no interest in asking any further questions.

Finding the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal of the State as soon as possible is of paramount importance.

After watching Feng Yu leave, Jiang Yun walked out of the purification room. She looked around and saw that it was still early. She had originally planned to go to Puji Temple to check on the progress of Xiao Hei's injury treatment.

But he hadn't walked far in the direction of Puji Temple when he suddenly felt someone staring at him from behind.

Jiang Yun frowned slightly and turned around to see Ao Yu wearing a white dress, her hands behind her back, quietly following behind her.

“Miss Ao, you…” Jiang Yun subconsciously prepared to greet her, but then realized something was wrong.

Ao Yu's expression was indifferent, unlike before when he was laughing and joking.

She regained her memory!

Jiang Yun was slightly taken aback.

Ao Yu slowly walked forward, and after arriving in front of Jiang Yun, he said, "Come with me."

After saying that, she turned and walked away. There was no hint of discussion or negotiation in her words; instead, there was a sense of command in them.

Watching Ao Yu's retreating figure, Jiang Yun pondered for a moment before steeling himself and following after her.

Following behind Ao Yu, Jiang Yun also kept thinking about the current situation.

Since Ao Yu has regained her memory, it means that she probably overheard her conversation with Feng Yu back then.

It's not surprising that he suspected he was involved in Fang Jiuyou's death.

Is he going to do something to himself?
Ao Yu's strength is not bad. Of course, I am now also a third-grade Celestial Master. If we really fight, I may not be without the power to fight back.

Even if I can't beat him, escaping from Ao Yu shouldn't be too difficult.

The only problem is that the Demon Emperor might still be in the capital.

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Ao Yu quickly led Jiang Yun out of the capital and then to the place where Fang Jiuyou had been killed.

Before the ruins of that dilapidated temple.

(End of this chapter)