Chapter 330 - 203: The Delegation

Chapter 330: Chapter 203: The Delegation

"An envoy mission?"

Su Mu and the others all looked confused.

"What envoy mission? And why me?"

Su Mu voiced two questions.

"Early this morning, Hujue Pass received a message from the imperial court via Profound Eagle."

The Governor surnamed Li said, "It says the imperial court is sending an envoy mission to the Demon Court. They have appointed you, Captain Su, as the Vice Envoy, and ordered you to wait here at Hujue Pass for the mission to arrive. You are then to accompany them out of the pass."

An expression of surprise appeared on Su Mu’s face.

He had heard of Profound Eagles before.

They were a type of demon beast that could fly at incredible speeds.

Li Tingkui had previously mentioned that some people in the Da Xuan Dynasty liked to tame Demon Pets, and the Profound Eagle was one such type tamed by the Da Xuan Dynasty.

However, Profound Eagles were extremely difficult to tame. Even the Da Xuan Dynasty only possessed a handful of them.

Generally speaking, messages delivered by Profound Eagle were always of great importance.

Hujue Pass was a major stronghold in the Border Region, so it was perfectly normal for it to exchange messages with the Capital City via Profound Eagle.

’But is a matter concerning me really worthy of a Profound Eagle delivery?’

Su Mu complained inwardly.

"It’s because Commander Yang’s memorial, requesting commendations for you all, reached the Capital City. That’s how they knew you, Captain Su, were at Hujue Pass. As for why they appointed you as Vice Envoy, I have no idea."

The Governor surnamed Li said.

"Who is the Chief Envoy of the mission?"

Su Mu continued to ask.

"It’s not clear yet."

The Governor surnamed Li said, shaking his head.

"What about us? Are there any orders for us to join the mission too?"

Xu Chongyuan asked excitedly.

The Governor surnamed Li just shook his head again.

Generally, Taiping Captains, especially those from regional posts, were not important enough to catch the eye of the major figures in the imperial court. It was rare for an imperial decree from the Capital City to directly involve a specific Taiping Captain...

In other words, Xu Chongyuan and the others weren’t worthy...

"Since the imperial court has already issued a decree, I’ll just stay and wait at Hujue Pass."

Su Mu said pensively, "Senior Brother Xu, you and Junior Brother Zhong should return to Wuling first to report back. I’ll return to Wuling after I come back from the mission."

"Junior Brother Su, I should stay."

Xu Chongyuan thought for a moment before speaking up. "We might not know the purpose of this mission to the Demon Court, but that place is a dragon’s pool and a tiger’s den.

You’ll need a helper."

He puffed out his chest. "Who else but me?"

"Why can’t it be me?"

Zhong Guizheng said, unconvinced.

"First, someone has to return to Wuling to report back and give the map of the routes through Daxing Mountain to Old Zhao."

Xu Chongyuan said, "Second, you’re not as strong as I am."

Zhong Guizheng looked resigned. Although he had comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm, he was indeed not as powerful as Xu Chongyuan.

After all, Xu Chongyuan was at Nascent Soul Realm Perfection and had also comprehended a Mental Realm.

"There’s no need."

Su Mu chuckled in amusement. "Senior Brother Xu, having Ao Qing and Uncle Shi with me is enough."

It wasn’t that he looked down on Xu Chongyuan.

An envoy mission wasn’t about fighting and killing. Under normal circumstances, there would be no need for combat.

And if it really came to a fight, Xu Chongyuan’s strength wouldn’t be of much use anyway.

If a fight broke out in the Demon Court, forget Xu Chongyuan; even Su Mu’s own power would be insufficient.

"Do they have my silver tongue?"

Xu Chongyuan said, "There are some things they can’t handle, but I can."

"My lord, I think Captain Xu is right."

Shi Ziran suddenly interjected.

Usually, Shi Ziran stood by Su Mu’s side like a loyal old servant, never speaking out of turn.

For him to suddenly speak up now, it naturally wasn’t just to make his presence known.

He moved closer to Su Mu and said in a low voice, "This old servant wishes to make a trip back to Wuling to retrieve something. During the time I am gone, it might be better for Captain Xu to stay and help you, my lord."

Su Mu understood his meaning.

Shi Ziran was talking about the Yang Pendant of the Yin Yang Pendant.

From the beginning, Su Mu had guessed that the Yang Pendant was in Wuling.

Shi Ziran had neither refuted nor confirmed it.

But now, he was clearly admitting it.

Su Mu thought for a moment. He didn’t know how long this round trip for the mission would take.

His Four Symbols Rebirth Technique would reach Perfection in another half a month, at which point he could attempt to break through to the True Essence Realm.

He really ought to have the True Essence Technique with him.

Otherwise, if this mission took half a year or even a full year, where would he find a True Essence Technique while in the Demon Court?

Without a True Essence Technique, he would go crazy when the time came.

"In that case, Uncle Shi, Junior Brother Zhong, the two of you will return to Wuling. Senior Brother Xu, you will stay here with me and wait for the envoy mission."

Su Mu made his decision and spoke slowly.

"Yes."

Shi Ziran, Xu Chongyuan, and Zhong Guizheng replied in unison.

***

After seeing Shi Ziran and Zhong Guizheng off on their journey back, Su Mu and Xu Chongyuan continued to stay at Hujue Pass.

Everyone in the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau was busy bustling about.

Su Mu and Xu Chongyuan, having no other duties, became the two most idle people in Hujue Pass.

Xu Chongyuan, on the other hand, made full use of his strengths. He was out from dawn till dusk every day, completely integrating himself with the people of the Hujue Pass Taiping Bureau.

Su Mu had no interest in socializing. Most of the time, he stayed in his courtyard to cultivate.

「Several days passed like this.」

On this day, Su Mu was studying a Li Fire Realm Map. It was the very same one Luo Anning had given him.

Just then, Xu Chongyuan burst in hurriedly.

He walked straight over, sat down opposite Su Mu, unceremoniously poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it in one gulp.

Only then did he speak. "Junior Brother Su, I found something out!

Guess what the imperial court’s envoy mission is for this time?"

Xu Chongyuan hadn’t been idly wasting his time these past few days. He had been using every channel he could to dig up information about the envoy mission.

"What is it for?"

Su Mu asked, playing along.

"Peace talks!"

Xu Chongyuan said through gritted teeth, a look of indignation flashing in his eyes.

"Damn it, those people in the court must have water on the brain! They actually want to have peace talks with the Demon Court! That’s like asking a tiger for its skin!"