Meanwhile, in the study of the Azure Abyss Marquis's Manor, Demonic Qi hung thick and sinister.
Qing Chen had just finished a round of cultivating the Brahma Demon-Refining Art. His Qi and Blood had yet to settle completely, and blood serpents seemed to writhe beneath his skin.
A while later, Gao Yuliang reported through a Communication Talisman, "My lord, General Tie Qingniu has arrived. He says he has urgent business."
Upon receiving the message, Qing Chen knew the Iron Household had something important to tell him. He hurried to the study while sending Gao Yuliang a message: "Have him wait in the study."
Before long, Tie Qingniu appeared outside the study door.
He still had that same rough, bold appearance, but a trace of gravity lay between his brows.
After receiving permission, he strode inside and, wasting no words, cupped his fist and said:
"My lord, word has come from the main household. Young Master Tie Ming asked me to bring it to you personally."
Only then did Qing Chen open his eyes, a bloody gleam flashing through them. "Speak."
Tie Qingniu lowered his voice and spoke rapidly. "Those old fossils from the Qian Household and the Nangong Household haven't been sitting idle in the imperial capital! They've banded together with quite a few people and submitted a fierce impeachment against you at court!
"They accused you of being 'arrogant and overbearing, mistreating the local populace, allowing your troops to harass civilians, and destroying mine veins to aid the enemy.' Each charge they slapped on you was bigger than the last! They've caused quite a stir!"
Qing Chen showed no surprise at his words. "Clowns hopping on a beam. These are the only tricks they know. And then?"
Tie Qingniu's expression grew graver. "The central government has decided to send