Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

Why was only a junior officer like you sent to report such important intelligence?

Where is your deputy commander?

When the flag bearer heard the Empress Dowager's question, his face turned deathly pale, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

He knelt down with a thud, like a prisoner about to be executed, and answered tremblingly:

"Your Majesty, the Deputy Commander... he is dead and unable to come to report."

Not only that, but the commanders of the thousand and hundred households are all dead, so only I can report the situation to the Empress Dowager!

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's expression froze instantly, as if struck by lightning, and she said in disbelief:

"You mean the deputy commander, the commander of the thousand-man unit, and the commander of the hundred-man unit of the Embroidered Uniform Guard are all dead?"

How is this possible? What happened? Tell me in detail!

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard then recounted to the Empress Dowager what had just happened at the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

"What? A Grandmaster!"

The Empress Dowager was so shocked that she took several steps back, her face turning deathly pale.

She stared wide-eyed at the flag bearer in disbelief.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

That grandmaster who called himself the third leader of the Azure Dragon Society was extremely powerful. After he broke into our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, he killed all the officials above the rank of centurion.

Not only that, he also declared that he would use our Embroidered Uniform Guard as a stepping stone to announce the emergence of the Azure Dragon Society to the world.

The captain replied with a look of fear.

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager felt a chill run down her spine.

She knew all too well how terrifying a Grandmaster was; the appearance of such a powerful figure in the capital was undoubtedly a huge crisis for the imperial court.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her voice still trembled slightly:

Are you sure that person is really a Grandmaster?

The captain recalled the terrifying scene and nodded without hesitation:

"Your Majesty, you have no idea!"

The man exuded an extremely terrifying aura, as if he were a demon god from hell.

Even I, a deputy commander at the peak of the eighth rank, was beaten so badly that my flesh was flying everywhere.

More importantly, he could actually levitate in the air—an ability only a Grandmaster could possess!

After hearing what the captain said, the Empress Dowager understood that this person must be a Grandmaster, and a very, very powerful one at that.

She had heard Kuhe mention that Grandmasters transcend the heavens and earth, and powerful Grandmasters can even remain suspended in the air, and the stronger they are, the longer they can stay suspended in the air.

Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager's mood grew even heavier. She waved her hand at the kneeling flag bearer and said:

"You may leave now! I will handle this matter myself."

Remember, not a single word about the Grandmaster must be revealed; otherwise, your Embroidered Uniform Guard will have no reason to continue existing.

Upon hearing this, the kneeling Jinyiwei captain turned deathly pale and replied in utter terror:

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will keep this matter confidential and will never let it be leaked."

"I'll go back and cover it up immediately."

After speaking, he slowly withdrew from the palace.

After the Imperial Guard left, the Empress Dowager had someone bring her a pen, wrote a letter, and handed it to a trusted confidant, saying:

"Hurry up and have someone deliver this letter to Lang Tao, and have him immediately go to Ku He's secluded retreat to invite him to take charge of the palace."

Just after the Empress Dowager finished writing her letter, Zhan Doudou, who was sleeping in her palace, also received the news. She learned that all the officials above the rank of centurion in the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters had been killed, and the killer was a Grandmaster of the Azure Dragon Society.

Upon hearing this news, Zhan Doudou was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat and turned as pale as a sheet.

She never expected that such a mysterious and unpredictable grandmaster was hidden in the capital. If this grandmaster were to infiltrate the palace and assassinate the Northern Qi royal family, how could she possibly resist him?

Zhan Doudou became increasingly flustered and anxious, and said to her trusted confidante in a panic:

"Quickly summon the Holy Maiden to the palace and tell her that I have urgent business with her."

Upon hearing this, the kneeling confidant immediately stood up, turned around, and quickly left the palace to find Haitang Duoduo.

However, even after her confidante left, Zhan Doudou still felt uneasy, as if a great calamity was about to befall her.

She felt her life was under unprecedented threat, so she decided to send another trusted confidant to do some preparatory work.

So she gave the order again:

"Quickly send the commander of the Imperial Guards to protect me."

Furthermore, martial law shall be immediately declared throughout the city, especially at the imperial palace, where security shall be strengthened by increasing the number of guards fivefold.

The trusted confidant accepted the order and hurriedly carried out Zhan Doudou's instructions.

Zhan Doudou sat on the bed, her heart still heavy, unable to calm down.

She didn't know if the mysterious grandmaster would continue killing, nor did she know who his next target would be.

Now, all she can do is take the best possible defensive measures to ensure the safety of herself and the Northern Qi royal family.

Soon the commander of the Imperial Guards arrived with a team of a thousand elite Imperial Guards to guard Zhan Doudou's palace.

Late at night, outside the palace, the garrison troops, having received Zhan Doudou's orders, immediately sprang into action. They quickly dispersed to every corner of the city, sealing off the capital city completely.

As time went on, the entire city went into a state of high alert.

Such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of the city's residents.

People who were sound asleep were awakened and peered through windows or cracks in doors, trying to find out what was happening outside.

Although people were not fully aware of the seriousness of the situation, such a large-scale military mobilization undoubtedly made everyone realize that things were not going well.

Officials in the central government were equally confused and worried.

They stayed at home speculating about what might have happened, but fearing trouble, no one dared to go out and inquire about the news.

After all, the city is now full of soldiers, and one could easily be mistaken for the perpetrator if one is not careful.

Therefore, they could only anxiously wait for further news at home.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the council hall of the Azure Dragon Society headquarters was heavy.

Gongzi Yu sat in the head seat, and his eyes, hidden behind his mask, revealed a hint of displeasure.

He stared at Bai Xiaosheng, who had just returned, his tone tinged with reproach:

"You've made too much noise, which has created considerable obstacles for our next steps."

Bai Xiaosheng had a faint smile on his lips, seemingly unconcerned about Gongzi Yu's accusations.

He responded cheerfully:

"Don't worry! Just let Xiao Siwu and the others take action. With a Grandmaster, there will be no obstacles."

Upon hearing this, Gongzi Yu frowned, his dissatisfaction becoming increasingly apparent.

He glared at Bai Xiaosheng and said in a deep voice:

"You should know that I am the head of the Azure Dragon Society."

Don't think I don't know what you're thinking.

Bai Xiaosheng narrowed his eyes slightly as he stared quietly at Gongzi Yu, who was wearing a mask, as if he could see the other's true face through the mask.

After a moment, he resumed his smiling expression and chuckled:

"I just want to complete the task that my master assigned to us as soon as possible."

Gongzi Yu let out a cold snort, and said with a sneer:

"I hope so, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

Bai Xiaosheng maintained his smile, but a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashed in his eyes.

The tense atmosphere between the two filled the entire council chamber, sending a chill down everyone's spine.

After a brief standoff, Bai Xiaosheng disappeared from the council hall.

Gongzi Yu watched Bai Xiaosheng leave, and sneered inwardly:

"Hmph! Did you think I was the same Young Master Yu from before, someone you could manipulate at will?"

The next day, the sun shone brightly and the weather was fine.

Today is also the day that Fan Xian and his group arrive in the capital. The already bustling city gates will be even more crowded with onlookers now that Fan Xian and his group are here.

After all, Northern Qi had just suffered a defeat, and the arrival of the Southern Qing envoys in Northern Qi was somewhat of a show of force. As a member of Northern Qi, how could they tolerate such a thing?

However, the massacre of all the high-ranking officials of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters last night was too terrifying for Northern Qi. The Embroidered Uniform Guard was the violent department of Northern Qi. From civil and military officials to ordinary people, no one in Northern Qi was not afraid of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

As a result, the terrifying Embroidered Uniform Guard was wiped out overnight by the Azure Dragon Society, with all its high-ranking members being killed.

The Northern Qi court was shaken. Zhan Doudou ordered the garrison in the capital to be under martial law the night before, determined to find the Azure Dragon Society.

Therefore, the capital city was unusually deserted today. The entire city was filled with anxiety and no one cared whether the envoy from Nanqing was there to show off their power in Northern Qi.