Catching Monsters

Chapter 379 All I want is to be an emperor, is that so difficult?

Jiang Yun didn't care whether the white-clad figure spoke pleasantly or not; rather, he wasn't very interested in joining the Tongyou Guard...

Assign them an extra task.

Moreover, judging from what the white-clad figure said, entering the Tongyou Guard would be quite dangerous.

This is a dangerous job that offers little benefit.

What's the point of joining?

Jiang Yun forced a smile and respectfully said to Xiao Yuzheng, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness, but I am still not qualified enough to join the Tongyou Guard for the time being."

"To avoid causing trouble for the Tongyou Guards if we are not strong enough."

Seeing this, Xiao Yuzheng's lips moved slightly, but he finally nodded and said calmly, "Alright, the matter of Tongyou Guard is a top secret of the Zhou Kingdom, and not many people know about it. Remember to keep your mouth shut."

"Wait until you've thought things through before joining."

Why did Xiao Yuzheng always admire Jiang Yun?
Jiang Yun is young, capable, and has a good understanding of human relationships, making her emotionally intelligent.

Anyone would like such talent, and it would also inject some new vitality into the Tongyou Guard.

Most of the men in the Tongyou Guard were eccentric...

"Feng Yu, escort Jiang Yun out of the palace."

"Yes."

Feng Yu frowned and glanced at Jiang Yun, sighing inwardly. She said, "Come with me."

After Jiang Yun and Feng Yu left the Imperial Study, Xiao Yuzheng slowly said, "Bai Ying, Bai Ying, why did you scare him like that?"

In an empty corner of the imperial study, Bai Ying's voice rang out: "I didn't scare him."

"truth."

"He's in."

"Tongyou Guard".

"meeting."

"It will harm us."

Bai Ying spoke haltingly and incoherently, never uttering more than three words in a single sentence. Xiao Yuzheng found it difficult to understand and sighed softly.

At the same time, Jiang Yun followed closely behind Feng Yu and asked with a smile, "Father-in-law, judging from your reaction just now, it seemed like you wanted to tell me something?"

"No need to say anything more, you've already refused to join the Tongyou Guard, what else is there to say?" Feng Yu glanced back at Jiang Yun, then said, "But His Majesty truly admires you."

"Even after such a falling out between you and the Fourth Prince, His Majesty is still willing to let you join the Tongyou Guard. That's quite a favor to you."

Jiang Yun asked curiously, "What kind of organization is this Tongyou Guard?"

Feng Yu paused for a moment, then slowly said, "The five major Confucian academies have more than ten experts at the third rank."

"There are also eight or nine people at the third level of the Buddhist realm."

"Not to mention the Confucian and Buddhist schools, the hidden second-rank experts... and even many reclusive first-rank experts."

"Why do you think our Zhou Dynasty court has been able to suppress them all this time? By influencing them with love?"

"Or perhaps we can rely on the Confucian ideals of loyalty to the emperor and serving the country to keep them obedient?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Those Confucian scholars are indeed loyal to the emperor, but if they're dissatisfied with him, do you really think those old fogies wouldn't choose a different emperor to be loyal to?"

"The fact that His Majesty has skilled Tongyou Guards who can keep them in place is a testament to their abilities."

"These Tongyou Guard experts..."

At this point, Feng Yu paused, but did not continue. He glanced at Jiang Yun and reminded him, "In short, ordinary third-rank cultivators are not qualified to join the Tongyou Guard."

However, seeing that Jiang Yun had no interest in the Tongyou Guard, Feng Yu could only sigh and think that this matter would have to be discussed later.

After leaving the palace, Jiang Yun rushed back to the Sanqing Temple. Not long after, when he arrived at the Sanqing Temple, he saw two figures standing outside the temple.

Hu Yi and Hu Meier.

Hu Yi, supporting the seriously injured Hu Meier, saw Jiang Yun approaching and warmly raised his hand to greet him: "Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang."

Jiang Yun smiled, quickly walked over, glanced at Hu Meier, and asked, "Are you alright?"

Hu Meier nodded slightly, her eyebrows furrowing.

She had just been picked up by Hu Yi from the Northern Garrison Command and was still unclear about the situation, which puzzled her.

Why did Hu Yi look at Jiang Yun with a hint of gratitude in his eyes?

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious." Hu Yi glanced at Hu Meier, then looked at Jiang Yun with a hint of admiration. "Brother Jiang, we've become friends through a fight." Jiang Yun: "We didn't fight... Wasn't it Xiao Jingfu who got slapped..."

“Yes, that damned bastard, we should have slapped him harder back then.” Hu Yi nodded upon hearing this, and then said, “I came here to inform you that we have to go back to the Demon Kingdom.”

"You're a good person. When you come to the Demon Kingdom, remember to mention my name. The reputation of our Fox Clan's Twin Fiends is quite famous in the Demon Kingdom."

"I'll treat you to a nice drink then."

"to make."

Jiang Yun nodded and asked curiously, "By the way, I have another question. I'm very curious, what did Xiao Jingfu give that made your fox clan send two experts at the third-grade demon king level to help him?"

Hearing Jiang Yun's question, Hu Yi remained silent for a moment, while Hu Meier glared at him and said, "You can't say."

"Brother Jiang helped us, he's no stranger."

As he spoke, Hu Yi pulled Jiang Yun aside and whispered, "I can't tell you the details..."

"Moreover, I only know part of the story. Many years ago, our fox clan sent a little fox to Xiao Jingfu's side."

"Of course, our fox clan has arranged beautiful fox demons for many princes, but none of the other princes took the bait. Only Xiao Jingfu did."

"Then..." Hu Yi paused, then lowered his voice and said, "Our fox clan's ancestor has recently shown signs of awakening..."

"But we can't find its whereabouts. There is a treasure in the Zhou royal palace that can find the whereabouts of our ancestor."

"Xiao Jingfu claimed that as long as our fox clan helps him ascend the throne, he will give this treasure to our fox clan."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun's pupils contracted slightly. The fox clan ancestor that Hu Yi mentioned was probably one of the demon saints.

After Hu Yi finished speaking, he cursed and said, "I've finally seen through Xiao Jingfu's character. Even if I help him become emperor, he probably won't keep his promise."

"Thank you, I understand." Jiang Yun nodded, glancing at the two of them. "That little fox didn't come with you? She's not going back to the Demon Kingdom?"

Hu Yi snorted and said, "That little girl is too inexperienced. She's been spending so much time with Xiao Jingfu that she's developed feelings for him. Tell me, what's going on here?"

"They sent a beautiful fox spirit over, hoping to get some benefits out of her."

"In the end, I didn't get any benefits; instead, I got ripped off."

"After the scam, the little fox wasn't willing to go back."

Listening to Hu Yi's complaints, Jiang Yun simply smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Until we meet again."

"Remember, when you get to the Demon Kingdom, mention the names of our Fox Clan's Twin Fiends, it'll work!"

Watching Hu Yi turn around and leave the capital with Hu Meier, Jiang Yun stroked his chin and pondered for a moment.

He then shook his head, thinking, "Forget it, the idea of ​​a demon saint is too far removed from my reach."

……

The Fourth Prince's Mansion.

Several military officers rushed to visit the fourth prince, Xiao Jingfu, after the court session.

Xiao Jingfu had not fully recovered, so after returning, he lay down on the bed to rest. Looking at the military officers who had come to visit him, he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, I will need your support this time when I lead troops out of the capital."

"I don't have much military experience after all..."

Despite this, Xiao Jingfu looked quite happy.

Seeing the grim faces of these military officers, one of them spoke up to remind them, "Your Highness, the banditry in the southwest is not easy to deal with..."

Xiao Jingfu frowned slightly and asked, "Aren't they just a bunch of refugees and bandits?"

The military officer who spoke looked around, then approached Xiao Jingfu and said in a low voice, "Lately, Wang Longzhi's army has been acting strangely..."

"The 400,000-strong army has already occupied the three southwestern provinces..."

Soon, news of the various strange phenomena surrounding Wang Longzhi's army was brought to light, and Xiao Jingfu's expression changed slightly: "Could it be that Wang Longzhi is planning a rebellion?"

"What gives him the right to rebel?"

As a member of the royal family, Xiao Jingfu was well aware that any rebellion or uprising must have a pretext.

Those rebels' talk of a Daoist deity descending to earth is just a way to fool poor people who can't afford to eat.

Can the morale of an army of 400,000 be on their side?
The military officer lowered his voice and whispered, "According to my information, the Sixth Prince has already arrived at Wang Longzhi's place..."

"What?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingfu understood. They were going to rebel under the banner of Lao Liu!
Xiao Jingfu was bitter, because his elder brother, the eldest prince, was competing with him.

Another guy, Lao Liu, came in from outside.

All I want is to be an emperor, is that so difficult?

(End of this chapter)