Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 878 - 473: Copper Coffin! (2)

Chen Xuan felt a flicker of surprise. This was the Three Judicial Departments, the lethal instrument of Great Yu. With the legendary Elder Zhan Tian backing them, they feared no individual and bowed to no authority.

"What nonsense are you spewing!"

Ye Jinhong cast him a sharp glance. Within Great Yu, the only person the Three Judicial Departments had reason to fear was Emperor Yu himself; no one else possessed the status to intimidate them. After all, having Elder Zhan present was far more than mere window dressing.

"I am warning you for your own sake. The entities behind Dark Moon are deeply rooted, with intricate connections to elite families and powerful officials in the imperial court. By taking this path, you are guaranteed to invite the ire of Dark Moon, and the fallout will be..."

Though Ye Jinhong stopped short of spelling it out, he was well aware that even as the overseer of an entire mansion, he might lack the strength to withstand the ensuing storm.

"Rest assured, I am well aware of what I am doing. Just execute the order."

Of course, the potential consequences were not lost on him.

"Fine... if you insist!"

Witnessing his unshakeable resolve, Ye Jinhong had no choice but to acquiesce.

"Understand this clearly—if Dark Moon traces this back to you and decides to make your life difficult, do not come looking for my help."

"Do you truly take me for such a person?" Chen Xuan shot him a glare.

"Who could possibly say!" Ye Jinhong grumbled under his breath, though his curiosity was piqued. "What on earth did Dark Moon do to provoke you this much?"

"That brat lacks integrity. I questioned him, and he had the audacity to lie to my face. If I don't give him a proper lesson, he will soon forget exactly whose territory the Molan Mansion really is."

Insolent wretch! To attempt business on his turf without showing the proper deference to the rules of the house. Hmph!

Ye Jinhong arched an eyebrow, rendered speechless. So, it was as simple as that—true to his domineering nature. Still, he had encountered Jiang Qi before, and if the man was determined to keep a secret, he likely had his reasons.

"What exactly did you try to ask him?"

"I am seeking the Winged Dragon Beast, but I have found no leads, so I decided to make inquiries. Jiang Qi, however, refused to speak." Chen Xuan made no attempt to conceal the truth.

"The Winged Dragon Beast..." Ye Jinhong muttered, scouring his memory before shaking his head. "I have never heard of such a thing."

"Nonsense. I have been hunting for it for an age, and I have even asked Long Da, yet no one seems to have a clue." Even with Long Da conducting inquiries throughout the Imperial City, the trail remained cold.

"Very well. I will do as you ask, and then I shall wait for that brat to come crawling to me." With that declaration, he rose and departed from the Three Judicial Departments.

Ye Jinhong stared down at the jade cup in his palm. "Why does he seem so different today?" It was unlike him to operate with such brazen abandon. "And... he feels significantly more powerful!"

Deep in thought, he retrieved a Communication Spirit Talisman from his robe. "Father, attempt to gather information regarding the Winged Dragon Beast within the Imperial City, but ensure it is done in complete secrecy."

"Understood."

"Also, what is the status of Murong Chuan?"

"He is still one final step away from a Realm Breakthrough, but he should be prepared in time for the Embalmed Earth. We have nearly secured our quota for the event as well."

Hearing this, Ye Jinhong gave a slight nod. "Should he fail to reach the threshold, inform me immediately."

"Understood." The connection faded.

Ye Jinhong heaved a weary sigh. "I can only imagine what kind of chaos he is about to stir up this time."