Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

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After a moment.

A dozen members of the Mountain Sea Department, the Military Department, and the Qintian Bureau rushed to the edge of the ruins.

They stood on a hill and looked into the distance.

The land was in chaos as if overturned, mountains collapsed, rivers stopped flowing, causing them all to gasp involuntarily.

"What on earth happened here? Did any of you notice anything beforehand?" a dispatch officer of the Mountain Sea Department asked gravely, his brows furrowed, revealing a trace of solemnity.

The others shook their heads and said, "We also just noticed the change here and came over immediately."

"There's no time to lose, let's go take a look."

Everyone quickly rushed towards the core of the ruins.

What they didn't expect was that before they even got close, they detected a powerful presence lingering in the ruins, with a faint trace of ancient killing intent.

These auras mixed together, piercing through their Protective True Qi like ten thousand tiny needles, causing their skin to sting and their hearts to feel uneasy, like being pricked by needles.

The Chief Officer of the Mountain Sea Department questioned, "Could it be that demons have attacked the Capital? Is this left by great demons?"

"Impossible, we've been patrolling the Capital consistently, and nothing has been missed in the Capital Region. If there were demons, they couldn't escape our patrols."

"That's strange."

The official from the Qintian Bureau stepped forward, circulated his Spiritual Power, captured a wisp of the aura, and closed his eyes to carefully sense it.

After a while, he immediately made a judgment and exclaimed, "Primordial Spirit Realm! This is the aura of the Primordial Spirit Realm."

"A Great Power of the Primordial Spirit Realm engaged in a fierce battle here, and only beings of their caliber could leave an aura that wouldn't dissipate in a short time."

"This aura feels somewhat familiar..."

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The Chief Officer of the Mountain Sea Department activated his Spiritual Power, a pale light falling onto the void, making a sizzling sound as it tangled and erased a lingering aura.

He carefully comprehended it, and after a while, as if recalling something, he suddenly gasped.

"It's General Xue! His vitality was obliterated by someone else."

"Quick, this matter is of great consequence, we must report to Your Majesty immediately!" a dispatch officer of the Military Department shouted loudly.

After so many years, someone dared to commit murder near the Capital, and even killed the Great General of the court, making it unbelievable for them.

They could foresee what kind of turbulence would follow.

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In the Capital.

Shen Qing led his uncle and aunt around a small path and safely returned to his residence in the Capital.

"Uncle, Aunt, please look." Shen Qing pointed to the magnificent mansion in front of them and said, "This is my house in the Capital City, and from now on, it will be your home. I will arrange all the servants and staff properly, so you can stay here with peace of mind."

Uncle Shen the Second stepped forward, looking at the carved door and the large characters "Shen Mansion," with emotion he said, "The Capital, indeed extraordinary under Heaven's feet. We, a family of hunters, actually have the fortune to enjoy our remaining years here; it's like a dream to have such good fortune."

"Wonderful, wonderful... Qingzi, you truly have achieved something!"

Those who accompanied Shen Qing all the way felt a mix of emotions upon hearing these words.

They recalled the days living in Hongshan Village, and thinking about the present, it all felt somewhat incredible.

Yang Feng and others in the convoy stood aside and said respectfully, "Lord Shen, we have escorted you from Yongzhou to here as instructed by you, now we need to report to Brother Wu, farewell."

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Everyone, you've worked hard. Once I've settled my family, there will be a generous reward. I will also make sure those brothers who met with misfortune are quickly compensated."

"Thank you, my lord."

Yang Feng and the others cupped their hands and did not linger in front of Shen Qing.

Shortly after they left, a distant bell sound echoed from the sky above the Capital.

"This is... the Imperial Bell!"

Shen Qing's expression changed slightly.

The Imperial Bell is a Magic Treasure of The Ji Family of Dazhou, struck whenever a major event occurs.

The bell's sound would echo throughout the entire Capital.

After tolling three times, any officials not returning to their government offices or respective positions would be executed without exception.

Shen Qing did not know why the Imperial Bell was rung at this time.

Could it be that his act of slaying Xue Zhao had been discovered?

Shen Qing was uncertain.

But given his cautiousness at the time, it shouldn't have been that easily discovered.

Moreover, his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm was outside the city, so no one would associate it with him.

The second bell tolled.

Shen Qing knew he couldn't delay any longer.

After settling his uncle and aunt, he changed into a clean official uniform and made his way towards the Military Department Office.

Upon arriving at the Military Department Office, it was already bustling with people inside.

Shen Qing did not linger at the first courtyard and went directly to the third courtyard.

At this time, Wei Chengye, Zeng Weifeng, Zhao Lengyan, and Yang Henshan, the four Chief Officers, had all arrived.

They sat around an old round table, whispering and discussing some major event.

Shen Qing gently pushed the door open and entered the room.

He glanced at everyone and said, "Gentlemen, I'm not late, am I?"

"You came just in time, have a seat," Wei Chengye indicated the empty spot beside him.

Shen Qing didn't stand on ceremony, moved forward, and picked up a chair to sit down. Curiously, he asked, "May I know for what purpose the palace has urgently summoned us this time?"

Zeng Weifeng raised his head and said with a heavy tone, "Today, Lord Xue Zhao's body was found in the outskirts of the city, this matter has alarmed the court, and His Majesty is furious!"

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