Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Deputy Director Li Chengxing Appears in Jingtai Prefecture!

Because Mo Ronghua’s actions were truly beyond everyone’s expectations.

Especially for the two deputy envoys of Jingtai Prefecture, who had not been away from the prefecture city for long.

Upon returning to the prefecture city, the two deputy envoys discovered that their home had been robbed.

The Profound Bird Guard’s inventory of spiritual objects of heaven and earth was almost depleted.

There weren’t even enough spiritual objects left to reward the two deputy envoys for a single mission.

Facing the accusations from his two deputy envoys, Mo Ronghua felt somewhat guilty and forced a smile.

"Don’t worry, both of you. This matter is under control. The Black Feather Guard definitely won’t implicate our Jingtai Prefecture."

"Besides, Lu himself said that it’s just a temporary borrowing."

"It will be returned, it will be returned."

Mo Ronghua’s tone was inexplicably awkward when he said it would be returned, as if he wasn’t sure Lu Xuan would actually return it.

"Forget it, Mo, since it’s borrowed, there’s nothing we can do."

"Luckily, the headquarters there actually sent over the martial resources ahead of time this time."

"It’s really strange."

As Mo Ronghua and the two deputy envoys talked, in the middle of the long black carriage convoy,

when the curtain of the carriage was gently lifted, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Mo Ronghua’s gaze was like being attracted by a magnet, fixed on the person inside the carriage.

Inside the carriage sat an energetic old man, with long, silver hair tied into a bun.

The old man wore a dazzling red Profound Bird uniform, with a black Profound Bird pattern embroidered on the lapel, shining brilliantly under the bright sunlight.

This old man, though appearing frail, had an unignorable presence.

When Mo Ronghua clearly saw who it was, his body involuntarily trembled slightly.

It turned out that the visitor was one of the three vice-directors of the Profound Bird Guard, Vice Director Li Chengxing!

How could it be him!

What a shock!

"Mo, what’s wrong with you..."

The two deputy envoys beside Mo Ronghua noticed his abnormality.

Mo Ronghua did not answer them but jogged over.

Within just a few breaths, Mo Ronghua arrived in front of Li Chengxing, and then clasped his hands together, bowing respectfully to Li Chengxing.

"I am Mo Ronghua, envoy of Jingtai Prefecture, greeting Mr. Li!"

Upon these words, everyone standing in front of the Profound Bird Guard mansion couldn’t help but hold their breath!

What!

Director... Director...?

The Director of the Profound Bird Guard, in the eyes of these Profound Bird Guards at Jingtai Prefecture, was an exalted figure.

Who would have thought that he would appear in such a small place as Jingtai Prefecture?

"Hmm!"

"Oh, it’s you, Mr. Mo, long time no see. Hope you’ve been well."

Upon seeing that it was Mo Ronghua, Li Chengxing got off the carriage.

After hearing Li Chengxing’s words, Mo Ronghua spoke with some sentiment.

"Ah, Mr. Xing, it’s indeed me."

In Tiandu, the Li and Mo Family’s residencies were very close, and the two families had a good relationship.

So, Mo Ronghua naturally knew Li Chengxing.

Mo Ronghua and Li Chengfeng were about the same age, only seven or eight years younger than Li Chengxing.

Li Chengxing surveyed the Profound Bird Guard ahead and then noticed Mo Qingyi also standing there.

"Oh, why is this girl Qingyi still staying here in Jingtai Prefecture?"

"That girl Yanran returned to Tiandu long ago."

"Mr. Mo, have you forgotten about that matter?"

Hearing this, Mo Ronghua quickly replied, "No, Mr. Xing, you’re joking."

"That matter is so important, how could I forget it."

"In these two days, I will take Qingyi away from Jingtai Prefecture, back to the family!"

Li Chengxing said something suggestive, unclear if he was speaking to Mo Ronghua or himself.

"Hmm, that’s good."

"In these changing times, strength is ultimately the most important thing!"

Then, Li Chengxing changed the topic, turned around, and looked toward the rear of the carriage convoy, speaking to the Profound Bird Guard there.

"You few, go retrieve the martial resources belonging to Jingtai Prefecture."

"Mr. Mo, after you carefully verify them, if they’re correct, just store them properly."

Mo Ronghua nodded repeatedly and gave instructions to the Profound Bird Guard of Jingtai Prefecture.

"Qingyi, you’re in charge of taking people to check them. If there’s no issue, transport all of them to the inventory."

Just as Mo Ronghua’s voice fell, among the five or six carriages in the convoy, roughly a dozen women got down from the carriages.

Each woman was dressed in black brocade robes, which glistened under the sunlight, with countless black feathers embroidered on the lapels.

The leading woman looked to be around thirty, with a well-proportioned figure, jade-like skin, delicate and fair features, and a pair of cold eyes filled with a mysterious aura.

This woman was Shangguan Yunlan, the Thousand Feather Envoy of the Black Feather Guard!

The Thousand Feather Envoy among the Black Feather Guard was equivalent to the rank of an Earth-level Profound Bird Guard.

Of course, although their positions were the same, their strength was much inferior.

After Shangguan Yunlan approached, Li Chengxing then spoke to Mo Ronghua. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Mr. Mo, this is Yun Lan of the Black Feather Guard."

"This time, she was also ordered by His Majesty to accompany me on the inspection of Anzhou."

Without Li Chengxing’s introduction, Mo Ronghua could already tell the woman’s identity.

"I am Mo Ronghua, seeing Yun Lan."

Shangguan Yunlan had a faint frostiness between her brows and eyes, exuding an indescribable coolness.

"Hmm, Mr. Mo, no need for formalities."

After saying a polite phrase, Shangguan Yuanlan directly got to the point.

"We have come; Mr. Mo should be aware of the reason for our visit, right?"

Mo Ronghua seemed to anticipate what Shangguan Yunlan wanted to say and responded without hesitation.

"I understand, please follow me, Yun Lan. The warehouse files have already been prepared."

Inside the Profound Bird Guard warehouse, several books were placed on a wooden table.

"Yun Lan, the contents recorded in these files detail all affairs related to Jingtai Prefecture."

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Yunlan gently raised her right hand and waved it forward, signaling the Black Feather Guard behind her to step forward and check.

In less than an hour, the Black Feather Guard finished reviewing all the files.

However, what surprised Shangguan Yunlan was.

Some of the Black Feather Guards displayed strange expressions, and one quickly picked up a file and jogged over to Shangguan Yunlan.

"My lord, please look here!"

Shangguan Yunlan focused her gaze, reading through the contents carefully.

In Jingtai Prefecture, there was some discrepancy in the consumption of martial resources.

This was normal; as long as it wasn’t too much, those above wouldn’t pay much attention.

However, one particular entry left Shangguan Yunlan a bit surprised.

Lu Xuan, envoy of White Dao Prefecture, borrowed spiritual objects of heaven and earth from Jingtai Prefecture.

A total of three medium-quality spiritual objects and fifteen low-quality spiritual objects.