Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Jianmu Tree, Am I a Bumper Monster?

Page 112

The two embraced for a long time.

Qian Renxue stopped worrying about Xue Di and her expression became serious. She placed her hands on Mu Ci's chest and raised her body slightly as she spoke.

"Aci, I need your help with some things in the coming days."

Mu Ci supported Qian Renxue's body with both arms and said, "Why are you saying such things to me? We're family, so don't talk about helping each other. Just tell me what's wrong."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue nodded slightly and said earnestly, "Over the past few years, I have been following your advice to remove the stubborn and corrupt nobles in the court. So far, I have used my own power to replace about 70% of the officials in the Heavenly Dou Empire."

"The rest are all aristocratic families like Goron, with a history of thousands of years. They can't be apprehended by so-called evidence and confessions alone."

Mu Ci listened to Qian Renxue's story without much surprise on her face.

Most of the barons and viscounts were awarded imperial titles as a reward for their Soul Master cultivation or their bravery in battles against the Star Luo Empire.

In reality, these people don't have much say in the empire; they can only act arrogantly in the local areas. It wouldn't be difficult for Qian Renxue to abolish the convictions of these people, and not many families would oppose or stop her. They might even help her.

After all, the fewer minor nobles there are, the more wealth they will have.

However, it would be very difficult to refute someone like Goron, or other hereditary dukes and marquesses, through formal means.

These people come from families that rose to prominence alongside the empire, many of whom were hereditary nobles from the founding of the dynasty. Their networks and influence are unimaginable.

They could be found in auction houses, arenas, and Brilliant Avenue, encompassing almost the entire empire's military, political, and financial intelligence network.

"What do you plan to do? How can I help you?" Mu Ci gazed at Qian Renxue, expressing her support.

Qian Renxue looked at Mu Ci and began to say, "Over the years, I have also figured it out. Although they are all nobles of the Tiandou Empire for thousands of years, they are not actually in the same group. The interest groups among the civil and military officials are even hostile to each other."

"Therefore, I plan to join forces with the military forces led by Goron to first eliminate a few of the top nobles, including the Minister of Finance, leaving the nobles below the Minister of Finance in a state of leaderlessness, and then replace them in one fell swoop."

At this point, Qian Renxue lay back down on Mu Ci's chest and continued, "The people from the Spirit Hall are easily recognizable and cannot be used. So I suggest you use the Medicine King Sect to set up a trap for these people. Then I can use the Medicine King Sect's power and other reasons in court to make it seem reasonable for you to take action directly."

"And even if these families were scattered, they wouldn't be a match for you."

"As for the properties and shops under its jurisdiction, I will send people to prepare them in advance and take over them together with you, so that the empire will not fall into turmoil due to the loss of these parasites."

Upon hearing this, Mu Ci agreed without hesitation: "No problem."

Hearing her lover's accurate answer, Qian Renxue was overjoyed and hugged him even tighter with her jade-like hands around his waist.

However, his tone was somewhat dejected: "These methods may not be honorable, and they are far from the fair trial you mentioned."

"Who said that? These people deserved to be punished as they were. They only had to do it because of special circumstances. As long as the outcome is good, that's all that matters," Mu Ci comforted her.

"Believe me, their existence is only harmful and not beneficial, no matter how ruthless their methods are."

"As for fair trials and the like, those will come in the future, but before that, we must first deal with these chronic problems from the old era."

Qian Renxue nodded with some understanding, then suddenly drew circles on her chest with her finger and said softly, "Aci, you haven't spent time with me in so long."

Mu Ci instantly understood what he meant. He got up from the recliner, picked up Princess Qian Renxue, and whispered in her jade-like ear, "Then let's go back now."

Chapter 152 Attack

Late at night, outside the Medicine King Sect warehouse in the main city of a certain province.

The deafening roar of clashing martial spirits and soul skills reverberated through the night sky, and the sounds of battle shattered the silence of the suburbs.

"Manager! The enemy is attacking! They have a Soul Saint leading the charge, and we can't hold them off!" A Medicine King Sect disciple with three Soul Rings stumbled to the wall, his face covered in dust and his voice hoarse.

The supervisor's face was gloomy. As the six soul rings around his body fluctuated, bursts of soul power surged out, stirring up a cloud of dust. He occasionally threw out a soul skill to support the various sides.

"What about the casualties?" the supervisor asked in a deep voice.

"We have the sect's provided medicine, and so far there have been no casualties! However, if we delay any longer, things might change."

The supervisor was torn, but the urgent situation left him no time to hesitate. Remembering the sect's rules, he gritted his teeth and said...

"Notify all disciples to prepare for retreat!"

The disciple was startled and hurriedly said, "But supervisor, we can't take those valuable pills and processed medicinal herbs from our warehouse!"

"Forget about it. Have you forgotten the sect's rules? In situations like this, human life is the most important thing. Medicinal herbs can be planted again, and pills can be refined again, but once a person is gone, they're truly gone!"

At this point, the supervisor looked at the disciple who was standing there in a daze, and suddenly gave the thigh of the armored man a light kick, shouting loudly.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and tell the others to retreat! Go now!"

With the retreat of the Medicine King Sect disciples, the warehouse was completely occupied by the masked men in black who came to attack.

At this moment, the leader, a man with seven rings, channeled his soul power and whispered to his subordinates who were dressed similarly to him.

"Have you all received the soul tools? This warehouse has a huge stock, so pick out the most expensive ones!"

"Remember, be quick! The Imperial Army and the guards from the Medicine King Sect will be here soon, so we must hurry!"

After speaking, the Soul Saint swept his sharp gaze over the group and asked again, "Do you all understand?"

The crowd responded in a low but powerful voice: "Understood."

Five minutes later, accompanied by a whistling arrow from a distant sentry, a large group of men in black reappeared in the open space.

"Prepare to retreat!"

Just then, a long wolf howl suddenly came from afar.

"You stole from my Medicine King Sect and you think you can run away! Stay here!"

"Sirius's true form!"

With a roar, a giant silver wolf, four or five meters tall and over ten meters long, with seven spirit rings coiled around its body, leaped out of the forest beside the road and headed straight for the group.

The leader of the men in black glared, but seeing that the other party was alone, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He urgently shouted to those around him, "Everyone retreat! I'll hold him off!"

"The true form of the White Eagle!"

With a low shout from the leader of the men in black, the seventh black spirit ring on his body lit up instantly.

A white-feathered eagle with a wingspan of over twenty meters appeared in mid-air. With a flap of its wings, it stirred up a fierce wind and swooped down towards the approaching white wolf.

Furthermore, the other six spirit rings on his body were constantly flashing and intertwining, and countless wind blade tornadoes instantly bombarded the white wolf.

The remaining men in black also left the Medicine King Sect warehouse under the cover of the Soul Saint.

At this moment, the white wolf inevitably clashed with the white eagle that had come to entangle him.

Both were Soul Saints, and their Soul Power cultivation levels were only a few levels apart. The Agility-based attackers were extremely adept at entanglement combat. Countless storms swept around them, which, although they did not cause much damage to the White Wolf Soul Saint who was a Power-based attacker, also prevented him from advancing even an inch.

At this moment, the White Wolf Soul Saint roared, "Who are you people, daring to offend my Medicine King Sect! Aren't you afraid of being hunted down across the continent?"

Upon hearing this, White Eagle Soul Saint gave a sharp laugh, a laugh that sounded like the howl of a night owl, extremely grating.

"That's why we have to wear masks and time it carefully. Who told you to make such tempting pills this time? They've really got us itching to try them."

"Damn it, Heavenly Wolf Howling at the Moon!" White Wolf Soul Saint roared in fury, immediately activating the amplification soul skill of his sixth soul ring.

In an instant, a crescent-shaped soul mark appeared on the forehead of the White Wolf Soul Saint, surrounded by countless silver-white streams of light, and his aura surged.

Upon seeing this, a hint of mockery flashed in White Eagle Soul Saint's eyes. As a flying Soul Saint, he had a great deal of autonomy in the battle, and having already wasted a considerable amount of time, it was time for him to retreat.

With a flap of its wings, it soared dozens of meters into the air and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, thank you for the pills! Medicine King Sect, we'll meet again!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the White Eagle Soul Saint had already flown hundreds of meters into the outside world, a speed at which the White Wolf Soul Saint could only stand still and watch.

However, the White Eagle Soul Saint did not notice that the White Wolf Soul Saint, whom he had left behind, had already dispelled his Martial Soul True Body and was sneering in the direction he had left.

A short while later, a well-trained team of several dozen people caught up. The squad leader stepped forward, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "Commander, the first squad has assembled and awaits your instructions!"

The White Wolf leader turned to the squad leader and said, "Notify the guild's logistics department that we can come back to assess the losses. Then, gather the other two squads as well. The signal flare has been taken away; the wolf pack should move out."

"As ordered!"

-

Inside the imperial palace of Tiandou City.

Xue Qinghe received an urgent report early the next morning and then quickly met with Emperor Xue Ye.

Emperor Xueye was furious as he looked at the losses reported by the Medicine King Sect.

Within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Imperial capital, an unknown Soul Master force actually launched a night attack on the Medicine King Sect's warehouse, which is simply disregard for the Empire and the Medicine King Sect.

It's important to understand that the Medicine King Sect is not comparable to the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is merely a trading company, transporting goods from all over the continent for buying and selling. Although they are wealthy, they are not much to the Heaven Dou Empire, as there are many other trading companies that can replace them.

But the Medicine King Sect is different. It is indispensable to pharmacies and clinics all over the country, as well as the sale of elixirs, and it holds a monopoly.

Over the years, thanks to the Medicine King Sect, the Heavenly Dou Empire has saved countless lives, quelled numerous plagues, and generated a great deal of tax revenue.

Even without mentioning these things, the joy that Emperor Xueye has enjoyed in the harem these past few years is inseparable from the Medicine King Sect.

If the Medicine King Sect's business focus shifts because of this, the Heavenly Dou Empire will suffer even greater losses, and how could Emperor Xueye not be furious?

Looking at Xue Qinghe sitting below, Emperor Xueye said coldly, "Qinghe, take my highest order and have Gelong mobilize an army to thoroughly investigate this matter together with the Medicine King Sect."

"Sect Leader Mu has done so much for the Empire, we can't let him feel disheartened. This matter must be thoroughly investigated from beginning to end. I want to see who has such audacity to commit such a serious crime."

Xue Qinghe immediately stood up from his seat and said solemnly, "Father, I'll go right now!"

However, the moment Xue Qinghe took the warrant and stepped out of Emperor Xue Ye's palace, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Chapter 153 Gradually Taking Control of the Empire

Five days later, in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

The council hall was usually quite uneventful. With Xue Qinghe, a pragmatic crown prince who was a rare find in the Heavenly Dou Empire for hundreds of years, he always handled government affairs very quickly, which made the ministers feel very relaxed.

But today, the atmosphere in the main hall was incredibly oppressive. The heavy, somber mood felt like being beneath a bottomless sea, pressing down on the hearts of the many ministers and making it hard to breathe.

A storm is brewing in the Empire today!

This was the thought that arose in the minds of many ministers, and at that moment, the storm had already begun.

Xue Qinghe sat on his own throne as the crown prince, expressionless, his eyes fixed on the pot-bellied middle-aged man in front of the many ministers, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, he picked up a memorial from the table and asked in a deep voice.

"Duke Fagu, what are your thoughts on the attack on the Medicine King Sect's warehouse a few days ago?"

Finance Minister, Fagu, a level 82 defensive-type Battle Soul Douluo, with the Martial Soul Dang Kang.

Similar to the Yazi martial soul of the Golong family, it belongs to the relatively high-level alien beast martial soul.