Jing Hongchen's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared at Uchiha Huan in shock.
"Was it the Body Sect's doing, or yours alone?"
Uchiha Huan smiled. "You guess."
"I'm starting to look forward to what you'll do." Jing Hongchen said, "I need to report this to those above."
"The sooner, the better. Oh, and get me a few more Milk Bottles."
Milk Bottles, also known as charging Soul Tools, stored Soul Power. They could replenish a person's Soul Power or recharge a Soul Tool.
Even the Sun Moon Empire probably had not begun equipping them on a large scale yet, but getting a few for himself should not be a problem.
With that, Uchiha Huan activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and vanished from Virtue Hall.
Jing Hongchen immediately headed for the imperial palace. The one truly in charge of the Sun Moon Empire now was not the emperor, but Crown Prince Xu Tianran.
After passing through layer upon layer of reports, Jing Hongchen entered the Imperial Study.
At that moment, Crown Prince Xu Tianran was seated in the Imperial Study, handling official affairs.
Xu Tianran was handsome, but there was a hint of gloom between his brows.
Several years ago, an assassination attempt had crippled both his legs. At the same time, losing his dignity as a man had twisted his temperament, making him ruthless and unscrupulous in his methods.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Whenever Jing Hongchen faced Xu Tianran, he always had the urge to turn and run.
The pressure Xu Tianran gave him was simply too great. Ever since Xu Tianran had taken power, every one of his governing measures had been steeped in blood and violence.
"Hall Master Hongchen, what brings you here?"
Jing Hongchen hurriedly explained the situation.
After hearing Jing Hongchen out, Xu Tianran asked, "Can