Chapter 150 – Obtaining the Fire Cloud Pearls
For Huang Yue Li, this was exactly what she wished for.
The more traps and formations in a specific location, the less guards would be stationed on patrol. And these tricks would not be able to hinder her!
At the entrance to the fifth floor's treasury room, a Spirit Profound Realm captain personally lead a squadron of guards around for patrol. Moreover, each guard was at the seventh level of the Defensive Profound Realm or higher!
With such cultivations, it would be difficult for Huang Yue Li to face against them; even if she was given the opportunity to a 1v1 battle.
But she did not panic. Hidden within a remote corner, she patiently waited.
In the instant the captain turned his body, she conveniently threw out a rock. Crisply, it clacked along the entranceway of the treasury room.
"Who? Who is over there?"
Hearing the sound, the captain hastily turned and led his group to the origin of the sound.
Before they could come close, an ear piercing sound of metal rang in their ears.
At the same time, traps planted along the side of the doors were set off. Rows and rows of arrows were shot out, flying straight towards them.
Due to the high quality of these traps, even a fourth staged expert at the Dan Profound Realm would find themselves hard pressed to escape from those incoming arrows.
As for those patrol guards, they were instantly shot to the ground. Their life or deaths unknown.
Hiding in the corner, Huang Yue Li was not injured in the slightest.
She waited until everyone had been shot down before revealing herself from the shadows.
"Booby traps are a double edged blade. Since it can harm others, it can also harm yourself. Arranging for oblivious guards to patrol the area, is that not directly sending them to their deathbeds? This Emperor of South Yue's stupidity goes all the way back to his predecessors!"
Dexterously, Huang Yue Li avoided ten different traps and cautiously took down the lock.
"You……you………"
A feeble call drifted from behind her.
Turning around, Huang Yue Li saw the captain clutching his stomach whilst pierced by countless arrows, but he had yet to kick the bucket. Instead he eyes were firmly locked onto to Huang Yue Li in great surprise.
Never in his wildest dreams did he dare believe that someone would so effortlessly bypass all the set traps and formations. Like they were talking a leisurely walk in the Royal Treasury.
Her eyes flashing, Huang Yue Li used her Piercing Sky Eye technique.
"You are in a dream. Once you awaken, you will not remember any of this."
She smoothly said.
His gaze becoming fuzzy, the captain collapsed, unconsciously into a heap.
Within the treasury room, there were only five rooms. Within each of the five rooms was a single treasure.
Entering the first room, Huang Yue Li discovered only a small medicine bottle placed within the centre. It contained three red coloured pills.
Pouring it out, she took a sniff and revealed a smile.
"Fifth levelled lower grade Blood Rousing Pill. It can forcibly arouse one’s blood and qi to assist a fourth staged practitioner to breakthrough to the fifth stage. A good thing."
Stowing the pills away, she entered the second room. The object inside this room left her a bit disappointed.
"It's only a fifth levelled middle grade profound weapon; Firmament Fire Spiritual Blade!"
(Z: Apologies for the bullshat name……..it very taxing on the dao mind to name these profound names and techniques…..esp for grading systems)
A fifth levelled middle grade profound armament could be considered a higher class object within South Sky Region. Even moreso within South Yue; as it is considered to be a godly-class treasure. But for Huang Yue Li, this was not much.
As long as her cultivation reached a certain level, she could effortlessly refine countless products at the same level or higher.
Entering the third room, her eyes finally lit up.
"Flame Cloud Pearl! I finally found you!"
With great ease and familiarity, she broke the restrictions and retrieved the Flame Cloud Pearl. Solemnly, she put it away.
Knowing she could soon begin to cultivate, Huang Yue Li couldn't help herself but become boundlessly happy.
However, just as she was preparing to leave, a series of loud noises echoed from outside the treasure room.
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Chapter 151 – The Royal personally arriving
"Paying our respects to the Emperor——"
"Kowtowing to the Emperor——"
"This one is Tian Zheng Yong of the Golden Scaled Guards, pays his respects to the Emperor……."
A chorus of voices echoed from afar.
Her heart jumping, Huang Yue Li knew that something was amiss.
After thousands of ten thousand calculations, with all sorts of preparations to ensure a ninety percent chance of success did she settle to come today. Yet the Emperor chose today of all days to come to the Royal Treasury.
Who knew what kind of wild thought possessed him to make him decide to come on this very night for an inspection!
She had inquired before. In a year, it would be rare for the Emperor to come once. Even if he did come, it would be during the day. What was going on tonight? Were the heavens deliberately going against her?
"….Beloved official, please rise. The purpose of Zhen's visit tonight is to take out the fifth level's black level upper grade profound skill; the Marrow Cleansing Scripture. I wonder if this profound skill is still being kept?"
(Z: Beloved official is how Emperor's refer to people who have their favor. It's like concubines. The chinese word for concubines is fei, by adding an 'ai' before the fei, means that this woman has obtained the attention and love of the Emperor. Zhen is the official title Chinese Emperor's refer to themselves by. Zhen means I/myself but very formally and exclusively for Emperors.)
General Tian hastily answered him: "Rest assured my Emperor. The Royal Treasury is secure as a castle surrounded by metal walls and a boiling moat. Regardless of cultivation, they can only dream of entering! The treasure is definitely in pristine condition! This one will immediately go and retrieve it over for the Emperor. Please wait a moment!"
"En, I have troubled you my beloved official."
The Emperor nodded his head in satisfaction. It was clear of his great faith in the Royal Treasury's defenses.
As she heard the footsteps near, Huang Yue Li that it would be a great feat to slip away tonight.
Narrowing her eyes, she covered her face in a black cloth and immediately left the room.
However, she was still a step too late. The speed of the Emperor and his entourage were much faster than she anticipated. Just as she arrived at the steps of the fifth floor, she saw the crowd of people surrounding a middle aged man dressed in a golden robe walking in her direction.
Halting her steps, Huang Yue Li shifted her body and hid into a nook.
If she were to leave now, she would definitely bump into them. Her only choice was to hide herself, before finding a method of escape.
And just as she expected. Just as she hid herself, she heard a high pitched angry rebuke.
"What is going on? ! Captain Cao, what is wrong with you? ?"
"We're done for. Someone has snuck into the Royal Treasury!"
"How could this be? When did they enter? Why weren't the guards alerted of this intruder? Captain Cao is a Spirit Profound Realm practitioner, while the other Golden Scaled Guards are at the seventh level of the Defensive Profound Realm or higher. Were they instantly defeated?"
"My lord! Hurry up and look! The door of the treasure room has already been opened! Could it be…….the items inside have………….."
Everyone onsite immediately became fearful. One by one, they cried out in fear.
As waves of fearful discussion passed by, everyone finally realised the Emperor was still standing there. At this point, they gradually shut their mouths.
Ashen faced, the Emperor looked on into the empty treasure room. He was speechless.
Cold sweated appeared on General Tian. His two eyes fearfully softened and he knelt to the ground.
Just half an incense stick ago, he was boasting infront of the Emperor how the Royal Treasury was secure as a castle surrounded by metal walls and a boiling moat. Immediately after his proclamation, he was heavily slapped!
The Royal Treasury was of utmost importance. It was protected by five layers of protective measures; a place of great concealment and protective. Yet it was robbed by intruders!
While the powerful squadron of Golden Scaled Guards were also wiped out! They could not even send out a signal before being defeated!
Clenching his teeth, the Emperor spoke: "Where did this thief come from? Such large guts they have. Dare to rob the Royal Treasury! They have completely disregarded Zhen from their eyes! And you. Did you not say that the treasures were all in pristine condition? What about now?"
General Tian repeatedly kowtowed, "This servant deserves death! Your Royal Highness please spare me!"
(Z: Quite contradictory. But it's a way of speaking. To convey the gravity of their sins, but also wish for the Emperor to be benevolent and broad minded; sparing their lives as a good Emperor should. Bootlicking at its finest.)
Ruthlessly the Emperor looked at him, "Immediately go and investigate for Zhen. Go and find his thief with heavenly courage! Recover all lost treasures! Otherwise, Zhen will not spare you!"
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Chapter 152 – This thief is too treacherous
Finishing, the Emperor walked away with a swish of his sleeves.
Surviving this ordeal, the General crawled up from the ground with a furious expression.
"This godforsaken thief! He could hide from the eyes of this General and sneak in here! Equivalent to moving against the Lord of this place! I must capture you and grind your bones to dust!"
Raising his head, he saw his guards shivering in fear from the side. This caused him to become further angered.
"What you still idling around for? All of you, go search for me! Seal all the gates and search the entire city household by household! We must capture that little thief!"
As she hid in the corner, Huang Yue Li held her breath and decreased her presence. Inwardly she prayed that General Tian would quickly bring his subordinates out to search. Afterwards, she would be able to flee in the chaos.
The sounds of their footsteps softened, as they left the fourth floor.
Before she could let out a sigh of relief, she heard someone speak.
"Wait. General Tian, please wait a moment!"
"Imperial Tutor, may I ask………"
"Don't be in such a hurry to leave. This thieving person…….he may be still hidden within the Royal Treasury. Yet to leave!"
When Huang Yue Li heard this analysis, a very bad premonition arose.
Imperial Tutor…….is one of the two peak experts of South Yue. At the fourth stage, the Dan Profound Realm! She did not expect the Emperor to bring him over as well!
This caused the tables to be greatly in their favor. For her current concealment skill she was using, it would be ineffective towards those who were four stages above her in cultivation. Bluntly, her current tricks would be no longer useful in the face of this Dan Profound expert.
As long as the Imperial Tutor used a bit of consciousness, he would immediately be able to detect her presence.
"These bloodstains are still fresh. They have yet to completely dry up. Mostly likely, shortly after this thief made his move and before he could escape, we arrived. Thus, he should still be in the vicinity!"
As the Imperial spoke out his analysis, his body suddenly shook and turned towards Huang Yue Li's direction.
"Little thief! I know you are there, so hurry up and reveal yourself!"
Knowing she would not be able to escape, she openly said: "Lord Imperial Tutor, you really are……..intelligent. Nothing can be hidden from your eyes……."
As she dragged out her words, a flurry of daggers flew out from her hands.
"Not good! This thief is too treacherous, everyone look out!" General Tian cried out.
The Imperial Tutor sneered, "These petty tricks are your last struggles on the deathbed? It seems that you will not shed your tears unless you meet your grave!"
Striding out, he intended to personally take action and capture this thief.
Unfortunately, those flying daggers were not aimed in his direction. Instead, they flew straight towards the great doors of the treasure room!
Embedded deeply into the walls and floor of the room, many mechanisms were instantly activated!
Crash!
Fire spewed from several openings, turning the closest guards into balls of flame.
Even the Imperial Tutor's beard was set afire!
"Save me! Save me!"
"Where did the fire come from? Hurry and extinguish the fire!"
Before the fire was extinguished the floor in front of the treasure room collapsed on itself. Other guards fell into the hole.
"Ah! Save me ah!"
"God! What is going on?"
The scene was in total chaos. While Huang Yue Li took the opportunity and went down the stairs; bolting to the exit.
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