Catching Monsters

Chapter 531 I Want to See My Subordinate
The wooden box was quite exquisite. Jiang Yun held it in her hand and curiously opened it.

To Jiang Yun's surprise, there was a meteorite inside.

Jiang Yun's pupils contracted slightly. He had wondered what Uncle Fu would give him, but he never expected it to be this.

It should be noted that the meteorite was in the hands of the Demon Emperor Ao Lie.

How did Uncle Fu end up getting it to himself?

What is the true identity of this Uncle Fu?

Jiang Yun isn't stupid. Could someone who would give him a meteorite be just an ordinary old farmer growing vegetables for the Demon Emperor?
Night had fallen by then. Jiang Yun took the thumb-sized stone to the window and examined it by the moonlight.

He couldn't understand what benefits this meteorite could have that made Liu Boqing and the others on the Immortal Island so interested in it.

After carefully hiding the meteorite, Jiang Yun lay down and fell asleep peacefully. He would leave the demon kingdom early the next morning.

……

Meanwhile, Ao Lie was also searching through his study behind his palace.

"Huh, where's my meteorite?" Ao Lie looked puzzled. In his study, there was an extremely hidden cubicle.

It was a place he specifically used to store meteorites.

But now, the meteorite has disappeared.

Ao Lie glanced instinctively toward the garden behind him.

The only person who could enter this study and take things without me noticing was probably my father.

Why did Father secretly take the meteorite?

The next morning, Jiang Yun finally got a good night's sleep, and then went to find Ao Yu to bid farewell to the Demon Emperor.

At the dinner table, Ao Yu shook his head and said, "My father said that if you wake up and are ready to leave, you don't need to say goodbye to him. Just leave on your own."

"I have prepared a wild goose demon bird for you. I will take you to see Qu Wushang later, and you can return to Zhou together."

While eating breakfast, Jiang Yun nodded and suddenly said, "Isn't Lord Long Sheng going to see me off? I've been busy for him for almost half a month."

“My grandfather…” Ao Yu answered subconsciously, but then she paused, staring at Jiang Yun: “How do you know that Uncle Fu is my grandfather?”

"I guessed." Jiang Yun had only intended to make a random bluff, but after getting Ao Yu's reaction, Jiang Yun confirmed Fu Bo's identity.

Previously, Jiang Yun had only guessed that Uncle Fu was somewhat unusual, but after he gave her a meteorite, Jiang Yun had this bold suspicion.

Upon reflection, Jiang Yun realized that he often spent his free time in the fields, chatting and joking with Lord Long Sheng...

Seeing this, Ao Yu quickly whispered to Jiang Yun, "After we get out, you must keep my grandfather's whereabouts a secret. Even in the Dragon Palace, only my father and I know where he is."

"The other dragons just regarded Uncle Fu as an ordinary vegetable farmer."

Jiang Yun nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Ao Yu said in a low voice, "My grandfather is not actually the kind of person you humans think he is. He may have killed a lot of people when he was young, but as he gets older, he prefers a peaceful life."

"His temper is becoming more and more like a child's."

The two chatted and ate their meal.

After finishing the meal, Ao Yu had someone bring over a giant wild goose demon bird.

Outside the Dragon Palace gate, Qu Wushang, wearing a bamboo hat, stood quietly waiting.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun stepped forward with a smile: "Thank you for coming to save me, Senior Qu."

"I was only asked by your wife, and I didn't really help Lord Jiang much." Qu Wushang shook his head and glanced at Ao Yu, who had seen Jiang Yun out.

"Alright, Madam is worried about your safety in the capital. Lord Jiang, you should set off back to the capital as soon as possible." Qu Wushang reminded him before jumping onto the wild goose demon bird.

"Goodbye." Jiang Yun turned back to say goodbye to Ao Yu, then boarded the wild goose demon bird.

The demonic bird spread its wings and instantly took to the air, slowly flying towards the direction of the Zhou Kingdom.

As Jiang Yun's departing figure grew smaller and smaller, Ao Yu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he returned to his palace residence somewhat absentmindedly.

For a moment, she sat in the palace, unsure of what to do.

When Jiang Yun was around, she would often chat with him in her spare time.

"Is this what liking someone is?" Ao Yu frowned.

……

The wild goose demon bird traveled unimpeded through the sky. Sitting behind it, Qu Wushang said with a smile, "Lord Jiang, I don't think the Dragon Clan has much ill intentions towards you. Why have they imprisoned you and won't release you?"

"Don't mention it." Jiang Yun waved his hand and said slowly, "I once went to the Immortal Island in search of the immortal medicine."

"This time, it's people from the Immortal Island..."

Jiang Yun recounted the whole story, but of course, he didn't mention that he was imprisoned in the Dragon Palace and had to help the Dragon Saint grow vegetables.

He only knew that Ao Lie had imprisoned him in the Dragon Palace and that he was only released after Ao Lie had investigated his relationship with Liu Boqing.

After finishing speaking, Jiang Yun asked curiously, "Senior Qu, you were once such a powerful expert, could you analyze for me what's going on with the people of this Immortal Island?"

"Logically speaking, a place as mysterious and powerful as the Immortal Island should not lack experts if it really needs to save people."

"Is there anything else you need my help with?"

Qu Wushang shook his head and slowly said, "This world is too big and has too many secrets. Even the most intelligent person, after a lifetime of hard work, probably cannot even glimpse one or two of them, let alone someone like me."

After a moment of silence, Jiang Yun nodded, touched the meteorite in his arms, and pondered what to do with it.

You know, I gave Linglong one that she lost back then...

He still owes Ye Xiuyuan one... The key point is that he also promised Liu Boqing and his group to find a meteorite for them.

There are only so many meteorites, not enough to go around.

Soon, the outline of the Zhou capital slowly appeared in the distance.

When the enormous demonic bird arrived at the east gate, it startled the city guards and the merchants below.

Then, Jiang Yun and Qu Wushang jumped down from behind the demon bird, which then quickly flapped its wings and flew away.

"This is... Jiang Yun, Lord Jiang?"

Some of the soldiers guarding the city had seen Jiang Yun from afar and recognized him at a glance.

Jiang Yun had not returned to the capital for a long time, so he led Qu Wushang and quickly headed towards the city gate.

The East Gate was bustling with activity, attracting many merchants.

Among them were several vendors from Beihu.

After exchanging glances, the merchants headed toward the soldier who had just addressed Jiang Yun.

He casually handed over a string of coins: "Sir, may I ask if the person who just went in was Jiang Yun, the commander of the Eastern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

The soldier quickly put away the string of coins and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Why are you bunch of barbarians asking about this?"

After saying that, he touched the weight of the string of coins and then said, "That's right, it's Lord Jiang."

"Although we are Hu people, we have often heard of Lord Jiang's deeds in the north. Seeing is believing..."

After saying this, the merchant returned to his companion's side, nodded, and whispered, "It's confirmed that Jiang Yun has returned. Quickly send a message to the leader."

……

Inside the Jiang residence, Jiang Yun returned, having thoroughly washed and changed into clean clothes.

Xu Suwen and Jiang Qiaoqiao also stayed with him in the living room, listening to Jiang Yun recount some of his experiences on this trip.

"In short, my being detained by the Dragon Clan this time was a misunderstanding, so there's no need to worry too much," Jiang Yun said with a smile, reassuring the two.

Xu Suwen breathed a slight sigh of relief before saying, "If we go to the Demon Kingdom again next time, we should bring more experts with us."

"Thanks to Senior Qu for going there." Xu Suwen looked at Qu Wushang.

Qu Wushang took the wine pot back from his hand and waved his hand, saying, "It has nothing to do with me. Even if I don't go, this kid will come back when he's supposed to."

"Senior Qu is too modest." Xu Suwen was also thinking to herself that she didn't know how to repay such a favor.

Just as the group was talking, Yun Pingchuan suddenly strode in from outside, carrying several letters in his hand. He said in a low voice, "Master, these are all letters from the north."

“In the month since you left the capital, the north seems to be getting a little anxious.”

"Have you read it?" Jiang Yun handed the letter over.

Yun Pingchuan quickly waved his hand and stood up, laughing awkwardly, "Master, what are you saying? How could I dare to casually look at such an important letter?"

When Jiang Yun opened the letters, they were all from Tuoba Anyi's side, and the contents, apart from emphasizing the deep brotherly bond between the two, were all from Tuoba Anyi's side.

The purpose was to have Jiang Yun reply immediately, as Tuoba Anyi wanted to meet Jiang Yun in person.

Furthermore, these letters, starting with the one from the very beginning, instructed Jiang Yun to meet with the Tuoba tribe of the Northern Hu.

Step by step, they met at the border between the Northern Hu and the Zhou state.

Then Tuoba Anyi decided to come to the capital in person to meet Jiang Yun.

This is enough to show that something was making Tuoba Anyi very anxious and eager to see Jiang Yun.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun had a sudden thought and instructed Yun Pingchuan, "In the next few days, if any Hu people come to visit, ask if they are from the Tuoba tribe."

"Yes, sir." Yun Pingchuan nodded respectfully and agreed.

Then, Jiang Yun's heart sank slightly as he stared at the contents of the letter. This matter was probably related to the legendary Holy Tomb.

He then recalled that Xiao Yuzheng had mentioned this matter to him before.

After thinking it over, Jiang Yun stood up and said, "I have just returned, and I should pay a visit to His Majesty. Uncle Yun, prepare the sedan chair."

In front of the palace gate, Feng Yu looked Jiang Yun up and down: "Not bad, after going to the Demon Kingdom, you haven't lost any weight, and you even seem to have gained some."

"Come with me."

On the way, Feng Yu led Jiang Yun toward the Imperial Study, saying, "You don't know how worried His Majesty was when you were detained in the Demon Kingdom. He even wrote a letter to the Demon Emperor himself."

"This humble servant will certainly express his gratitude to Your Majesty in person later," Jiang Yun said politely.

Soon, the two arrived at the door of the Imperial Study, but there were obviously important people inside. Feng Yu and Jiang Yun were waiting outside.

After a while, Qin Hong finally came out of the imperial study. He glanced at Jiang Yun and Feng Yu.

He then nodded slightly to Feng Yu before leaving.

"Follow me." Feng Yu led Jiang Yun into the imperial study.

Jiang Yun entered and knelt down, respectfully greeting Xiao Yuzheng, "This humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Jiang Yun is back?" Xiao Yuzheng stepped forward with a smile, personally helping Jiang Yun to her feet, and said, "You've had a hard time on this trip."

It should be noted that the reason Jiang Yun agreed to help Liu Boqing and the others rescue people in the demon kingdom was because of the condition he had given Xiao Yuzheng for finding the life-extending herb.

"It wasn't hard work at all," Jiang Yun said with a smile. "But Tuoba Anyi of the Northern Hu has been in a hurry lately. He wanted to see me as soon as I returned to the capital."

"I came here specifically to report to His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)