Chapter 437: Chapter 228: Citywide Manhunt, Astronomical Bounty

Jiang Feng suddenly appeared in Chaoyang Alley, with no prior warning. Both the Saintess and the Emperor sent people to investigate, and they quickly discovered that Ge Huizhong’s house contained an entrance and exit to a tunnel. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

When Jiang Feng left the tunnel, it was just as the Big Cyan Snake was creating a diversion at the Treasure Vault, and had just returned to look for the Little Cyan Snake.

The people at the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Hall found it strange and believed there was a connection between the two incidents, suspecting that Jiang Feng had colluded with the Demon Race to steal the hall’s treasures.

The news reached the Imperial City, and the Emperor was furious. The Treasure Vault of the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Hall belonged to him, so he immediately ordered a personal investigation and contacted the Big Cyan Snake.

The Big Cyan Snake transformed into the Green-robed Elder and appeared in the palace.

"Demonic aura?"

The Saintess frowned.

During this time, she had noticed the presence of expert demons hidden within the Imperial City more than once, but since this was a matter between the Emperor and the Demon Race, she couldn’t interfere.

"I sent you to kill Jiang Feng, yet you were captured by him, and even took him to the martial arts hall’s Treasure Vault. You have greatly disappointed me."

Li Yang looked displeased.

The Little Cyan Snake stood on the Green-robed Elder’s shoulder, flicked its tongue upon hearing this, and turned its head aside with a defiant expression.

"The Dragon Bone Bow in Jiang Feng’s hand naturally restrains our Cyan Snake Demon clan. For future confrontations with him, Mr. Li should seek assistance elsewhere. Moreover, besides losing a few thousand Spirit Stones, the Magical Artifacts and Cultivation Techniques in the martial arts hall’s Treasure Vault have not suffered any losses."

The Big Cyan Snake explained.

Knowing that Li Yang would uncover this information, he wasn’t hiding anything, and purposefully pointed it out to make it clear that although the Cyan Snake Demon clan collaborated with the Royal Family, handling Jiang Feng should definitely not involve them again.

"Are elders content to let Jiang Feng go and not want to destroy that bow?"

Li Yang retorted.

"He spared my grandson’s life, showing his unwillingness to be enemies with our Cyan Snake Demon clan. Our clan harbors no deep hatred toward him; let him go!"

The Big Cyan Snake was very open-minded.

Or, rather, he was apprehensive about provoking Jiang Feng without necessity due to the Dragon Bone Bow.

"Since that is the case, I won’t force anyone, but now many people know about the extensive tunnel near the Underground Palace. Please ensure your Cyan Snake Demon clan guards the tunnel well, not allowing anyone—especially Jiang Feng—to hide inside again."

Li Yang ordered.

"Rest assured, Mr. Li."

The Big Cyan Snake promptly returned to the tunnel with the Little Cyan Snake.

"The Dragon Bone Bow, since you fear it so much, if it falls into my hands..."

Li Yang had a bold idea.

"Someone, summon the Dharma King of the Yun Gui Sect and King Xiao."

"Yes!"

...

"Reporting to the Saintess, Jiang Feng escaped to Laojun Mountain, and near the Cultivation Marketplace, found a tunnel leading into the Dragon Capital. He might be hiding inside again."

"Subordinates have investigated and discovered that the tunnel was pre-dug by the Cyan Snake Demon clan, and the Emperor of the Great Tang sent the Cyan Snake King’s offspring to deal with Jiang Feng. Instead, Jiang Feng captured them, and with their help, managed to escape Southern Turkic and successfully entered the Dragon Capital to hide underground."

"Before our Divine Sect closed its doors for retreat, we had a conflict with the Cyan Snake King at the Divine Sect Mansion. I believe the Cyan Snake King intentionally helped Jiang Feng to embarrass our Divine Sect."

Guo Xin reported.

He almost died at Jiang Feng’s hand, chased into the Imperial City by Jiang Feng in front of Dragon Capital’s citizens, losing all face. He learned that the Cyan Snake Demon clan’s interference was the reason for their loss of face yesterday, with a large number of disciples dying at Jiang Feng’s hand, making him furious.

"Report the truth to Elder Wang and have the Spirit Beast Palace bring the Earth-Digging Rat and Spirit Devouring Beast for support. Even if we have to dig three feet deep, I want Jiang Feng found."

The Saintess commanded.

"Yes, but what if our Divine Sect’s Spirit Beast faces obstruction from the Cyan Snake King in the tunnel?"

Guo Xin inquired.

He knew the Cyan Snake King was a Great Demon King; ordinary Spirit Beasts were no match. If the Earth-Digging Rat entered the tunnel, it would just serve as its meal.

"I have my ways to handle it."

The Saintess had already devised a plan.

...

"Dad, did you really see Jiang Feng?"

"Yes, it looked exactly like Jiang Feng, but the real Jiang Feng died at Black Iron Mountain. Don’t bring him up again."

"Little sister, the Zhenbei Prison is complete. His Majesty reinstated you to continue guarding it, just comply sincerely without further thought."

Han Tieshan, Han Dong, and Bao Longwei walked out from the Imperial City together.

Because of Jiang Feng, Han Dong and Uncle Huo’s family were imprisoned in the Imperial City by the Emperor. Yesterday, Han Tieshan and Bao Longwei pleaded with the Emperor, proving in many ways that that person was not Jiang Feng. Only today were Han Dong and Uncle Huo’s family freed.

"Did you see him escape the Dragon Capital, with the experts from the Divine Sect and Imperial City failing to catch him?"

Han Dong kept asking along the way.

"His magical power is boundless; he killed over ten Divine Sect disciples. He might have already escaped to Turkic territory—it’s safe to say his life and death have nothing to do with you. It’s rare for His Majesty to believe that person is unrelated to Jiang Feng, so drop the matter."

Han Tieshan said impatiently.

"I understand why I was released now."

Han Dong realized.

He walked ahead.

Han Tieshan and Bao Longwei exchanged glances, both sighing. When they went to the Imperial City to find Li Yang last night, they immediately felt something off as soon as they entered and wanted to turn back.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor summoned them voluntarily.