Chapter 1368 An Accidental Act
As Fei Yun Wu Huang pondered how to deal with the rebel army, a young maiden walked into the side hall. She skipped over the secret reports on the floor and chuckled, "Father, why are you angry here again?"
Upon seeing his daughter, Fei Yun Wu Huang immediately suppressed his anger. He waved for the others to leave and said gently, "You little rascal, why do you have time to visit me? Didn't you say you were going to pick up your friend?"
Fu Shu Yun picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip to moisten her throat before explaining, "I was going to pick her up, but I received word earlier that she would come by herself."
"Coincidentally, I was planning to visit Auntie, so I didn't tell you, Father."
As Fu Shu Yun spoke, she noticed several other unfolded secret reports on the table. Seeing their contents, Fu Shu Yun also frowned. Although she usually didn't care much about what her father was busy with, as these were matters her brothers should be concerned about, the contents still made Fu Shu Yun find it somewhat inconceivable.
"Father, why are there more and more rebels? Should I ask some of my senior brothers and sisters from the academy to come?"
Fu Shu Yun also wanted to share some of her father's burden.
Fei Yun Wu Huang shook his head and tapped his daughter's forehead. "Most of your senior brothers and sisters are at the Core Formation first or second layer. If I call them, I'll have to divide my attention to look after them. Besides, when I sent you to the academy, it was precisely because I didn't want you to worry about these things. Your talent is the best, and compared to your brothers, you have the greatest chance of catching up to your grandfather. When you reach the Nascent Soul realm, I can truly lay down my burden."
Perhaps worried that he was being too demanding, Fei Yun Wu Huang added, "Your most important task right now is to listen carefully in class."
Actually, Fei Yun Wu Huang had many unspoken words. Even if his daughter could contact senior brothers and sisters from the academy, it was unlikely the academy would allow them to help.
"By the way, since you're going to see your Auntie, tell me, how is her injury?"
Fei Yun Wu Huang cared a lot about his sister, as she was a major reason for the current stability of the dynasty.
As father and daughter were talking, a figure outside caught Fei Yun Wu Huang's attention.
"Enter."
Fei Yun Wu Huang did not mind his daughter overhearing the secret agent's report. Unlike his sons, his daughter had one advantage: he didn't need to hide anything from her.
The secret agent entered without hesitation and directly stated, "Lie Chang Sheng from Fallen Immortal City has brought people into the city and had a conflict with someone at the Core Formation realm. They are currently heading towards the dynasty."
"Lie Chang Sheng? Why is he back?" Fei Yun Wu Huang said as he searched through another pile of documents. After a few seconds, he was shocked to find that he had not received any prior notice. He did, however, have a report regarding an attack on Fallen Immortal City.
Several dark lines immediately appeared on Fei Yun Wu Huang's forehead. Although Lie Chang Sheng's strength and realm did not threaten him, he was, after all, the lord of a city, a Core Formation fifth layer! He returned to Fei Yun City so suddenly without first stating his intentions!
Fei Yun Wu Huang did not speak. Instead, Fu Shu Yun, who was beside him, had her anger levels maxed out. She slammed the table in front of her and furiously exclaimed, "How audacious!"
"This Lie Chang Sheng, doesn't he even understand these rules?"
"Father, I'll go out and stop him!"
Saying this, Fu Shu Yun was about to get up and leave. The secret agent's back instantly became drenched in sweat. He had certainly seen Fu Shu Yun before. Although she didn't live in Fei Yun City much, her ruthless nature was already well-known. Lie Chang Sheng, being a Core Formation fifth layer, would be understandable if punished by any of the princes or even Fei Yun Wu Huang himself. But Fu Shu Yun was different. Her realm was only Core Formation first layer, and she didn't have the backing of her brothers in the dynasty. To be so overbearing, the secret agent had truly never witnessed such a thing firsthand.
However, just as Fu Shu Yun stood up, Fei Yun Wu Huang stopped her. "Your temper is quite like mine, but since he's heading straight for the dynasty, he must have something urgent to report. Is your friend from the Sikong family arriving today? If so, remember to have the family banquet prepared in advance. Although the Sikong family is far from the Fei Yun Dynasty, they are not to be underestimated. We cannot be seen as not hosting them properly."
Fu Shu Yun sighed helplessly, "We are just simple friends. Where are all these complicated matters? She might not even like this kind of family banquet!"
After speaking, Fu Shu Yun saw the look in Fei Yun Wu Huang's eyes and could only pout, "Alright, alright, I get it. I'll go see if she's arrived. She should have arrived by now."
With that, Fu Shu Yun left the imperial city. However, as soon as she stepped outside, she saw Lie Chang Sheng from Fallen Immortal City. Lie Chang Sheng was considered part of the younger generation in the Fei Yun Dynasty. Although he was a few years older than Fu Shu Yun, he had always been quite famous. They had known each other for a long time. Lie Chang Sheng did not expect Fu Shu Yun to be in Fei Yun City. Seeing her approach, he cupped his hands and said, "Chang Sheng greets Princess Shu Yun."
Fu Shu Yun heard him clearly, but instead of responding, she let out a cold snort. Lie Chang Sheng looked at Fu Shu Yun's retreating back and felt a sense of strangeness, as if he hadn't offended her. As he turned to leave, Lie Chang Sheng heard a telepathic message: "I heard you want my father to bestow a marriage? Stop dreaming!" Lie Chang Sheng's blood surged, and his face instantly turned somewhat red. When had he ever said such a thing? Just as he wanted to explain, Fu Shu Yun had already disappeared. Lie Chang Sheng sighed softly and said with frustration, "What is all this!"
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Lie Chang Sheng entered the study and met Fei Yun Wu Huang. Before he could speak, he heard a warning voice. "No one has ever resorted to violence within Fei Yun City since its establishment. You have quite a bit of nerve. Do you know how many people are watching you?"
Upon hearing this, Lie Chang Sheng immediately understood Fei Yun Wu Huang's meaning. "This, this... it wasn't me who attacked. It was Venerable Chen Yang, and it was an accidental act."
When Fei Yun Wu Huang heard the title "Venerable," he immediately put down the calligraphy brush he was holding and looked up at Lie Chang Sheng, asking curiously, "Venerable Chen Yang? Nascent Soul realm? How have I never heard this name before?" Within the entire Fei Yun Dynasty, there was only one being referred to as Venerable: the old ancestor who was in seclusion, Fei Yun Wu Huang's grandfather. The sole Nascent Soul realm expert in the Fei Yun Dynasty! And in the surrounding dynasties, although there were Nascent Soul Venerables, they would not leave their own dynasties.