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

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Military Department Office, the third courtyard.

Many people gathered together.

Shen Qing squeezed in and saw Wei Chengye, who looked terrified.

At this moment, he was in bad shape, his face pale, eyes lifeless, as if scared out of his wits.

Zeng Weifeng, Zhao Lengyan, and Yang Henshan were all present. When they saw Shen Qing's arrival, they nodded in acknowledgment.

Shen Qing hastily asked, "What... happened here?"

Zeng Weifeng, Zhao Lengyan, and Yang Henshan exchanged glances, and after a while, Zeng Weifeng spoke up, "Let me explain."

With a solemn expression, he looked at Shen Qing and said, "Lord Zeng just returned, saying he encountered the leader of the Huang Tian Sect, Taoist Huangtian, and Lord Lan was no match for him, killed on the spot."

Hearing this, Shen Qing's face changed.

Lan Gongliang was a martial master of the Kongyou Realm; how could he die just like that?

What kind of joke is this?

Shen Qing's expression turned grim, "Is this true?"

"Eighty to ninety percent chance it is," Zeng Weifeng continued, "Earlier, Lord Lan had already discovered tracks of numerous Huang Tian Sect disciples outside the city, and today he even eliminated a Qu Department. Now, it seems the people sent by the Huang Tian Sect are much more than we thought, with significant intentions."

Shen Qing asked, "Has the palace been notified?"

Zeng Weifeng nodded heavily, "We have already sent people over, and patrols have been dispatched outside the city. In any case, we must all remain on high alert; if things go wrong, we could be in big trouble."

Shen Qing agreed, "Since that's the case, we shouldn't linger here. Let's move quickly, everyone, patrol and set defenses. If something goes wrong in the Capital, we'll all be in deep trouble."

"You're right, let's go!" Zeng Weifeng, Zhao Lengyan, and Yang Henshan quickly responded and arranged everything.

Shen Qing also promptly summoned Yu Hai Bei, called all the officers and dispatchers, both on duty and off, and sent them out to patrol the southern district of the Capital.

It was then that Shen Qing suddenly felt warmth in his bosom.

He hurried to a secluded corner and took out the Spirit Communication Mirror.

A rare message from the long-missed Shen Xiaohu.

"Leave swiftly! Our Holy Sect is attacking the Capital! The Daoist is coming personally!"

Seeing these brief words, Shen Qing was shocked, a chill running down his spine.

Without any hesitation, he tucked the Spirit Communication Mirror back into his chest and dashed home.

The situation came suddenly; Shen Qing held nothing back, disregarding many taboos within the Capital.

He directly used the Great Void Shifting Technique, crossing several steps to return home.

His aunt and elder sister, Shen Fang, were in the back courtyard, working on shoes and doing needlework.

Seeing Shen Qing appear abruptly at home, they were quite surprised.

A maid beside them raised her head and said, "Oh, Marquis, why have you returned suddenly?"

Without wasting any words, Shen Qing said directly, "Get ready, pack up immediately, and prepare to leave."

A while ago, upon receiving a warning from Shen Xiaohu, he had already prepared a hidden estate outside the Capital, specifically for such emergencies.

Now it was time to use it.

Seeing Shen Qing's serious demeanor, his aunt and the others asked no questions.

Countless prior experiences had proven Shen Qing's judgment.

Thus, everyone obediently and swiftly packed their belongings without a single complaint, as if they were used to it.

Moreover, they had already made some preparations before, so under Shen Qing's orders, everyone in the residence quickly packed up.

Three carriages were neatly lined up at the Marquis Wu'an Mansion's entrance, and everyone boarded the carriages in an orderly manner.

Standing in the residence, Li Yuyao was unclear why Shen Qing suddenly required everyone to leave the city.

Her bright eyes roamed around thoughtfully.

After a moment, she beckoned her maid, Xiao Hong, and whispered, "Go to the Li Residence, tell them what's happening here, and then head to the city gates to catch up."

Her close maid nodded heavily and hurried out when no one was watching.

Li Yuyao followed behind everyone, quietly boarding a carriage.

"Drive!"

The wheels slowly rolled forward, heading toward the city gate.

After handling matters at the mansion, Shen Qing hurried to the Mountain River Bureau to inform Huang Furo.

As expected, Huang Furo was quite surprised.

Being in the Mountain Sea Department, they dealt with various intelligence daily, yet had never heard any news about the Huang Tian Sect planning an attack.

She wasn't clear about many of the details.

However, trusting Shen Qing, Huang Furo didn't doubt him.

"Husband, if it's true, as you say, that the Huang Tian Sect plans to attack the city, you should seek refuge outside the city. The Outer City is under your patrol; going there might breach ethics, but no one can fault your duties."

"Compared to establishing merits, your safety is what matters most to me," Huang Furo said tenderly, looking at Shen Qing.

Shen Qing raised an eyebrow and asked, "What about you?"

"Don't worry, your wife is not a helpless woman; I do have some means of self-protection," Huang Furo reassured him solemnly. "You needn't worry about me."

Shen Qing squinted slightly, seeing through Huang Furo's intent.

She wanted to seize this opportunity to climb the ranks, to fight for a higher position.

Seeing through Shen Qing's thoughts, Huang Furo said, "Husband, were you just thinking of knocking me out and taking me with you?"
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Shen Qing hesitated a bit.

Indeed, she had guessed right.

He restrained his expression and said, "Leaving you alone here, I can't help but worry."

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