Chapter 1129 - 375: The Domineering Vice President’s New Task

"Marshal, why are you...?"

Before Bai Zhiyong could even speak, the major general of the Shenchu Corps had already cried out in shock.

Yuan Longhan had an agreement with the Eight Clans of the Wet Realm. Because the power of Paragons was too overwhelming—they were practically walking nuclear deterrents capable of mutually assured destruction—they would never cross the border lightly. If the Eight Clans of the Wet Realm discovered that the Grand Marshal had entered the Wet Realm, it would trigger another major conflict. Although he didn’t know the exact details of the negotiations between the Paragons, the outcome would definitely be detrimental to the Divine Land.

Thus, the major general was exceptionally worried. He couldn’t even be bothered to care about a fool like Bai Zhiyong right now.

"There’s an array set up by the Daoist sect here. I won’t be exposed!"

Yuan Longhan nodded calmly. At this moment, he looked just like an ordinary retired official. Hearing this, the major general finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Then, he turned his head to look at Bai Zhiyong. This idiot was in deep trouble.

It was a forgery. The Grand Marshal’s secret order had actually been forged! Bai Zhiyong had incredible audacity to forge a secret order from the supreme commander of the Divine Land Military Department. It was absolute lawlessness.

This was a monumental crime. Bai Zhiyong was completely doomed this time. At the same time, the major general felt a lingering dread. If the Grand Marshal hadn’t arrived in person, they would have genuinely believed the secret order. That was too close. He had to admit, Bai Zhiyong was far too bold.

Next, the major general glanced at Su Qingfeng. No wonder. When Bai Zhiyong had presented the secret order, Prince Qing remained entirely apathetic, showing no signs of concern. So this was why. Prince Qing must have known that the Grand Marshal had already arrived at the bamboo forest. Thinking back on it, Bai Zhiyong acting like an absolute buffoon just moments ago was truly ridiculous.

"Good job, kid!"

Yuan Longhan walked over to Su Yue and smiled, ruffling his hair. To think that Su Yue had found the Star Cleansing Stone that neither he nor Master Yuangu could locate. This kid really was a lucky star.

The bamboo forest had been cast with a Concealment Array by Master Yuangu, sealing it both from the inside and outside. Because they needed to hide their identities, they couldn’t risk exposing their Paragon-level power. Therefore, even as Paragons, they had been reduced to searching with their naked eyes just like low-tier Martial Artists, which was why they had failed to find the Star Cleansing Stone.

Who could have expected that Su Yue would be the one to uncover it?

"Just luck, just luck!"

Su Yue smiled modestly. Since it had even alarmed Yuan Longhan, it seemed that finding the Star Cleansing Stone was yet another massive accomplishment.

At the same time, Su Yue secretly admired this Mr. Bai. He was truly reckless. Daring to forge the Grand Marshal’s secret order—one wouldn’t be able to find another person like him in the entire Divine Land. Impressive. This method of courting death was remarkably original.

"Uncle, I..."

Terrified, Bai Zhiyong dropped straight down into the muddy ground. His mind went completely blank. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say, and his tongue wouldn’t even work properly.

It was over. Forging a secret order from the Military Department was a monumental crime. He never would have imagined in his wildest dreams that Yuan Longhan would actually appear here. Damn it. What was he going to do?

"I heard that the Ministry of Commerce recently wanted to acquire shares of the Ketone Trust Group. You made exorbitant demands, put forth countless unreasonable conditions, and even asked to be made a deputy minister. I originally wanted to have a chat with you and tell you to keep a low profile.

"But I didn’t expect you to be completely beyond saving!

"I’ve been too lenient with you all these years. I don’t even know how many misdeeds you’ve committed under my name.

"Forging a Marshal’s secret order carries a prison sentence of fifteen to twenty years. Later, you will go to the Investigation and Arrest Bureau to turn yourself in.

"As for the Ketone Trust Group, all of its equity will be state-owned under the Ministry of Commerce. Do you have any objections?" Yuan Longhan spoke with an indifferent expression.

"Uncle, I know I was wrong! I wasn’t really forging a military order; I was just joking with Prince Qing!

"It was really just a joke! Uncle, for the sake of my late parents, please spare me this once!

"I’ll sign the papers as soon as I go back! I agree to the Ministry of Commerce’s acquisition conditions. I agree to let it acquire sixty percent of the Ketone Trust Group’s equity! I don’t have a single objection!

"Uncle, please forgive me this one time!"

Bai Zhiyong’s words grew increasingly incoherent until he finally broke down into loud, bawling sobs. Fifteen years in prison. That would essentially cost him his life. The worst part was that as a Martial Artist prisoner, he would be sent to Shenchu City to fight on the frontlines with absolute certainty. And Bai Zhiyong wasn’t even a Combat Martial Artist. He couldn’t bear to lose his life, and he was even more reluctant to lose his business empire, the Ketone Trust Group.

"Out of your own selfish desires, you attempted to monopolize Heiye for yourself. Do you even know what kind of crime that is?

"Do you understand what Heiye means to the Divine Land?

"Bai Zhiyong, you have truly grown arrogant in recent years. You’ve become so inflated with ego that you don’t even recognize yourself anymore.

"If you don’t go to the Investigation and Arrest Bureau to turn yourself in, then I will have the Zhenqin Corps investigate all the contracts of the Ketone Trust Group. I want to see exactly how many ’good deeds’ you’ve done using my name!

"If I find out about any other transgressions, you might just be executed!"

Yuan Longhan shook his head in deep disappointment. Even at this point, a fool like Bai Zhiyong was still only thinking about his assets. This man was so incredibly shortsighted that he was truly beyond redemption.

"Uncle, I..."

Bai Zhiyong still wanted to argue. At that moment, his assistant, battered and covered in injuries, hastily rushed forward to hold him back.

"Mr. Bai, stop talking. The Marshal is protecting you! Please, don’t say another word."

The assistant’s voice was already choking with tears as he spoke. He still dared to argue? What else was there to argue about?

The Zhenqin Corps wasn’t like the Investigation and Arrest Bureau. They were the strongest legion of secret agents in the Divine Land. They were utterly ruthless and impartial to a fault, killing without blinking an eye. Theoretically, absolutely nothing could be hidden from them. In the past, the Ketone Trust Group had been indestructible because they had the Grand Marshal as their backing. But now that this very backing was going to personally investigate him, what was there left to argue?