nycdaug Chapter 804: Entering the Palace for the Second Time
Chapter 804: Entering the Palace for the Second Time
Chapter 804: Entering the Palace
Within a radius of a hundred miles from the capital of the imperial dynasty, those whose identities have not been registered are not permitted to fly in the air using magical artifacts.
This Central Continent Dynasty actually doesn't allow cultivators to fly in the sky?
To be honest, this was the first time Gu Heng had heard of such a rule since coming to this world.
This seems a bit too strict, not even granting the freedom to fly. Although he felt this rule was wrong, this was, after all, someone else's territory, and whatever they said went. Who knew what the new Empress of Zhongzhou was thinking?
Maybe she just doesn't like people flying around on her turf, which is understandable.
But understanding doesn't mean agreeing. "Nonsense!"
"After our sovereign ascended the throne, the new dynasty implemented its own policies. Do you have any objections to these laws?"
"Those who disobey will be executed!"
The swordsman sneered.
The lightning on the sword flickered, making it look quite menacing.
"I have no objection. I just live a secluded life and am almost unaware of worldly affairs. I am unaware of the new rules after the new emperor's ascension to the throne. I hope you gentlemen will forgive me."
Gu Heng clasped his hands in greeting.
He also took a look around from an omniscient perspective and found that the three of them posed no threat at all; they were just noobs. But even though they were noobs, they had powerful backers.
This violated the rules, so there was nothing that could be done. He couldn't just fall out with someone over such a small matter. He wasn't here to cause trouble; he was here to find his apprentice.
"Living a secluded life?"
"You're so young, you should be at the prime of your life to go out and make your way in the world, but you say you live a secluded life. That doesn't make sense, does it?"
The swordsman looked Gu Heng up and down, his gaze sharp as a knife, as if trying to see right through him.
Gu Heng's attire was extremely simple; his simple clothes looked somewhat loose on him, as if they might be swept away by the wind at any moment.
This impetuous young man was dressed very plainly, but the golden disc on his feet was clearly no ordinary item.
This person seems to have some connections...
As a cultivator at the Saintly Realm, he was bound to be somewhat arrogant.
However, in the current Central Continent Dynasty, his strength is no longer top-tier, and he seems only qualified for this kind of work, spending his days wandering the skies above the capital of the Central Continent Dynasty, catching those who break the rules. But recently, the arrests have almost stopped.
The Empress had been on the throne for less than a year, and she established strict laws with swift and decisive measures. No one dared not to fear her. In the past, she could arrest hundreds of people who did not know the rules in a single day, but now she herself had become an idle person.
With no one left to arrest, everyone behaved themselves and dared not disobey the Empress's rules.
As a result, today we caught an unlucky guy who "lives in seclusion and is oblivious to worldly affairs"?
He didn't quite believe it.
I have a feeling that something is wrong.
Thinking to himself that such a young man could wield a Dao artifact that looked quite extraordinary, he must be no ordinary person. He certainly didn't seem like someone who lived a secluded life and was detached from worldly affairs!
Could he be a spy?!
This thought flashed through his mind, and his brow furrowed slightly, his vigilance instantly rising to its peak. Although the Demon Realm's brief invasion had been thwarted, no one knew if they still had anyone left here. It was rumored that the Demon Realm had sent many cultivators to lie in wait in the Xuan Tian Realm, waiting to make a comeback!
"Esteemed Daoists, I am not lying. I live in a desolate city in the ancient wilderness, which is quite remote. I don't go out much, so it's understandable that I don't know about the new rules of the Central Plains Dynasty, right?"
Gu Heng said.
Why does the atmosphere feel a little off?
As if they had a telepathic connection, the expressions on the three guys suddenly changed.
If he had known it would turn out like this, he would have been better off staying in the desolate city and waiting for Qin Yiyao to return. That way, he wouldn't have been interrogated here, making himself look like a wanted criminal...
"Desolate city?"
"There seems to be such a place in the ancient wilderness, but it is extremely dilapidated and desolate. Are you sure what you're saying is true?"
The leading swordsman's face was tense.
"Absolutely true."
"Alright, come with us to the Imperial Guard."
The swordsman said in a deep voice.
"The Imperial Guard?"
"where is that?"
Gu Heng was startled.
These guys don't seem to be joking, do they?
What are they going to do to me by going to that Imperial Guard Command?
"Heh, you have violated the Empress's rules, so naturally you will be sent to the Imperial Guard for the officials to decide how to deal with you!"
In reality, if someone violates this rule, they don't need to go to the Imperial Guard; they can just pay a fine. This rule isn't something to be taken too seriously; as long as everyone is mindful of the rules, that's fine.
But this guy's background is unknown, so who knows if what he's saying is true or false?
Just to be on the safe side, he still had to take her away and let those powerful figures in the Imperial Guard who had reached the Immortal Realm figure out what to do. He dared not just decide to let her go, otherwise he would be in trouble if something went wrong.
"Or are you planning to rebel?"
He looked at the three gleaming swords pressed against his face.
Gu Heng gritted his teeth.
Damn it, I'll just have to put up with it!
The saying "ignorance is no excuse" is clearly not very universally applicable.
It seems I'm still quite out of touch. The world outside changes so fast; it's not good for me to stay cooped up in my own little corner of the world all day. "In that case, then you Taoist priests, please lead the way."
Gu Heng pursed his lips.
He has a good temper, and he was also considering that it might affect the little girl; otherwise, he wouldn't want to be captured like this.
Although he is not afraid of trouble, he is definitely not the type to cause trouble.
Anyway, he's open and aboveboard, and he doesn't resort to any underhanded tactics, so even if they thoroughly investigate him, it won't make a difference.
However, if you're determined to find fault, you can always find a pretext. Gu Heng only hoped that these people weren't so insidious and despicable as to be plotting against him...
"Alright, if you don't resort to any underhanded tactics, we won't make things difficult for you."
The three Imperial Guards swordsmen were slightly moved upon seeing this. This kid didn't resist at all, so he didn't seem to be a spy!
However, caution is still paramount. First, he landed on the ground. Since he couldn't fly in the sky, Gu Heng had no choice but to descend.
After carefully storing the Heaven-Mending Divine Disc, the four of them headed along the main road towards the capital of the Central Plains Dynasty.
The capital city was quite magnificent. Even though it was still quite far away, Gu Heng could already see the towering city walls and the mysterious light and shadow that permeated the sky above the capital.
It is said that the light above the capital is the manifestation of the national fortune of the Central Plains Dynasty. The stronger the national fortune, the more vigorous the light, representing a glorious future that will last for thousands of years and stand forever in the world!
Wherever this divine light of national destiny shines, even outsiders can feel the overwhelming power of the impending dominance of the nation…
However, Gu Heng only heard it from Jin Qian, so he wasn't sure if it was true.
Anyway, he didn't feel that anything was weighing him down.
The four entered the city, wandering left and right until they finally arrived at a massive palace, which looked extremely grand and imposing. Before the palace lay a vast plaza, upon which stood a single, enormous black stone tablet inscribed with three large, blood-red characters: "Imperial Guard Division!"
It certainly gives people a sense of iron-fisted strictness.
No wonder Gu Heng noticed that on his way here, no one dared to linger, regardless of whether they were cultivators or not.
It’s over.
Gu Heng understood immediately.
This is my first time visiting the Central Plains Dynasty, and I've already ended up in jail!
He was a good citizen in his past life, and in this life he has achieved the feat of entering the palace.
I don’t know whether to cry or laugh.