Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor

However, Governor Bai still harbored a glimmer of hope, as he had already devised a plan for self-preservation. Having held the position of governor in the Vermilion Bird Imperial City's North City Government Office for so many years, without the skill of shifting blame onto others, he would have been removed from his post long ago.

The government officers who arrested Chu Feng could all serve as scapegoats.

Especially Elder Chang, who was at the forefront, made for a perfect scapegoat. With his countermeasures decided, Governor Bai felt somewhat settled.

"Damn it, Wang Ji is only a Fourth-grade official, how could he possibly procure a Holy Decree?"

"Moreover, to specifically request a Holy Decree for such a petty individual as Chu Feng, could it be that the Vermilion Bird Emperor has too much free time on his hands?"

Manager Pang shuddered with fear, almost losing his grip on the hot iron in his hand, nearly dropping it onto his own foot.

The powerful connection he had relied upon was now unreliable.

Seeing the flustered and fleeing demeanor of Vice Minister Zhang, one could tell he was prepared to disassociate himself from the matter, no longer willing to take part. If he could hardly secure his own safety, how could he serve as a backer for Manager Pang?

"Eighth Prince has arrived!"

A call echoed in.

Vice Minister Zhang, having just stepped onto the staircase, trembled violently, and carelessly stumbled. With a lurch, he nearly fell face-first.

Barely steadying himself, his official robe, the robe of a vice minister, was in disarray, and his black hat was askew.

The entire man looked utterly disheveled.

"Heh, to think he's a vice minister and yet so easily frightened. It's just the Eighth Prince, is he really worth such panic?" A cold smile appeared on Chu Feng's face.

The tide had turned, and he was determined to return to these people the treatment he received, tenfold.

Today, not one of them would escape with ease.

Whether it was Vice Minister Zhang or Governor Bai, they were all hastily prostrating on the ground to welcome the Eighth Prince.

This Eighth Prince was not only the highest-ranking among all the princes but also the beloved uncle of the reigning emperor. His status was incredibly exalted; even Second-Rank Officials had to kneel in his presence.

"Oh, quite the lively scene!"

The Eight Virtuous Princes still wore his amiable and affable expression, resembling an idle elder who cared for no affairs.

"What brings the Eighth Prince to this prison? Could it be he is here to see me?"

Vice Minister Zhang couldn't help recalling that two days ago, the Eight Virtuous Princes had sent a message to the Ministry of Revenue, requesting some silver to refurbish his mansion. Even if the funds of the Ministry of Revenue were tight, they wouldn't dare to neglect the needs of the Eight Virtuous Princes.

Immediately following the required procedures and swiftly reviewing and reporting, they were prepared to allocate the funds.

Vice Minister Zhang lifted his head, his face full of fawning smiles, ready to kneel and converse with the Eight Virtuous Princes.

But the Eight Virtuous Princes did not even glance at him, as if the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was a mere servant, completely unworthy of notice by the prince.

The dignified gaze of the Eight Virtuous Princes swept across the cells, and when his eyes landed on Chu Feng, who was shackled to the cell wall, covered in wounds, his expression immediately turned grave. With his heaviness, there emanated a terrifying evil Qi that struck fear into the hearts of everyone present.

A single wrath of an emperor could leave a million corpses.

When a prince thrashes in rage, even if a step below, it results in a hundred thousand corpses.

The enemies who had ensnared Chu Feng would not escape today; they would all suffer the repercussions they deserved.

Wang Ji was also kneeling on the ground, equally puzzled, wondering why the Eight Virtuous Princes—an eminent figure in the Imperial City—would visit the Great Prison of the North City for no reason.

Could it be to see a prisoner?

While everyone was wildly guessing, the Eight Virtuous Princes had already made his way into the cell imprisoning Chu Feng.

Under his intimidating and daunting stare, Manager Pang's legs trembled uncontrollably, and the red-hot iron he held could no longer be grasped firmly.

Bang!

It fell to the ground, unfortunately landing on his own foot.

"Sizzle sizzle..."

Suddenly, white smoke billowed. The glowing hot iron instantly burned through his shoes, then mercilessly branded the top of his foot.

"Uh… Aaah…"

Manager Pang cried out in agony, his right foot instinctively trying to kick off the iron that seared him. As a result, his kick sent the branding iron flying towards the Eight Virtuous Princes.

"Hmm?"

Behind the Eight Virtuous Princes, his loyal servant, Evil Eagle, let out a cold snort and swiftly stepped forward to shield the prince. He grabbed the handle of the iron and then pressed it directly onto Manager Pang's chest.

Attacking the Eighth Prince warranted on-the-spot execution without exception.

Hiss-hiss~!

White smoke rose again.

"Aaah… It's killing me…" Manager Pang screamed like a slaughtering pig.

He wanted to hear Chu Feng's screams, but instead, it was he who cried out first.

Karmic retribution came without fail.

"Alchemist Chu, this prince arrived a step too late and allowed you to suffer!" The Eight Virtuous Princes said with a face full of remorse.

Upon receiving the news, he immediately dropped all his tasks and rushed to save Chu Feng.

"Your Highness, you flatter me too much! Your swift personal arrival has already overwhelmed me with honor!" Despite being injured all over and bound to the wall, Chu Feng's demeanor remained unaffected.

He conversed with the Eight Virtuous Princes neither cringing nor arrogant, showing both politeness and propriety, which was indeed admirable.

What? The Eight Virtuous Princes hurried to the prison to save this young man named Chu?

Did I hear that right?

Vice Minister Zhang, Governor Bai, and the others were utterly shocked. They had imagined a myriad of possibilities, but they never expected that Chu Feng, this seemingly insignificant figure, would have connections with such a dignified personage as the Eighth Prince.

Moreover, it seemed that the bond between Chu Feng and the Eighth Prince was not shallow.

After the shock, Vice Minister Zhang and the others felt extreme terror. Each of them trembled with fear, their faces pale.

"Good heavens, what kind of devilish figure have we provoked? It was bad enough when the Vermilion Bird Emperor issued a Holy Decree to protect Chu Feng. Now the Eighth Prince has personally come as well; how are we supposed to live?"

Governor Bai almost fainted.

If he had known Chu Feng was such a fearsome character with so many powerful backers, he would never have dared to cross him, even if it killed him.

"This bastard Manager Pang has really screwed me over this time!"

Vice Minister Zhang looked at Manager Pang with an extremely cold gaze, filled with a hint of resentment.

"Talking about how Longevity Hall has no background, just Wang Ji to rely on. Now that even the Eight Prince, this Great Buddha, has personally come, what more backing do you need? Isn't that influential enough?"

The two prison guards had already collapsed on the ground, shaking uncontrollably like epileptic seizures.

Only now did they realize how terrifying Chu Feng was.

Not long ago, when Chu Feng said he would make each of them pay, they mocked Chu Feng for being arrogant and unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth. Now, Chu Feng had shown them that it wasn't arrogance but absolute strength.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and release Alchemist Chu!"

The Eight Virtuous Princes ordered coldly.

"Quick, let him down! Be careful!" Governor Bai's voice changed pitch.

The two prison guards got up but were too frightened to unlock the fetters successfully in several attempts. Evil Eagle swept them aside and personally freed Chu Feng.

He also quickly checked Chu Feng's injuries.

"Your Highness, he has been beaten with a board. His bones don't seem to be broken, but the flesh is wounded," Evil Eagle reported.