54: No one else was seen.

Seeing Nangong Wenxin’s attitude, everyone couldn't help but feel confused.

Logically speaking, since Nangong Wensha questioned the motives of the Grand Consort of Zhenbei, Shangguan Yuexi, the loyal Nangong Wenxin should be angry!

But what is going on now?

Just then, someone noticed the strange look in Nangong Wenxin's eyes and quickly followed his gaze.

Immediately, his pupils contracted, his Spirit Sword appeared in his hand, and he sternly shouted, "Who goes there?"

As soon as he spoke, everyone looked behind Nangong Wensha, only to see a Mysterious Black-Robed Person standing silently there. They hadn't noticed anything until just now.

Nangong Wensha turned around, his pupils also contracted, and he struck out with a palm, but the Black-Robed Person instantly vanished, as if they had never been there.

If not for the clear evidence of the recent event—a large hole torn in the military tent, and the power of Nangong Wensha's palm still spreading outwards—everyone would have thought they were seeing things.

"Wait!"

Someone exclaimed, "Quickly stop that attack!"

As soon as that voice fell, everyone was about to move, but they saw that Yang Zhong had already vanished from his spot.

They saw that he had appeared before the palm print at some unknown time, waved his hand to receive the attack, and dissolved it into nothingness.

Seeing this, everyone slightly breathed a sigh of relief. Yang Zhong's figure flickered and he instantly returned to the military tent.

He coldly glanced at Nangong Wensha. "General Wensha, did you consider the consequences before acting? Did you consider that there are still soldiers from our army in the camp, and whether they could withstand your palm strike?"

Hearing this, Nangong Wensha's expression changed slightly, but he didn't know how to refute. "This subordinate admits his mistake!"

"Hmph!"

Yang Zhong snorted coldly, and just as he was about to walk back to the main seat, his steps paused involuntarily, and his pupils contracted slightly.

The crowd noticed the anomaly and turned their heads, only to see that the Mysterious Black-Robed Person was already seated in the main position at some unknown time.

Not far away, Ancestor Zhao also revealed his figure, looking solemnly at the Black-Robed Person.

"Your Excellency, who are you, and what is your purpose here?" Yang Zhong asked, his expression filled with uncertainty and surprise.

The Black-Robed Person slightly raised Their eyes, but since They were hidden beneath the black robe, no one could see Their true appearance.

They looked at Nangong Wensha, and a cold, eerie voice drifted out, "I guessed someone would question the existence of this Divine Emissary, so I came to watch the show!"

Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed slightly, and their eyes were full of apprehension. They didn't know how long this person had been here, yet they hadn't sensed anything.

If they hadn't noticed Nangong Wenxin's strange expression, they probably wouldn't have noticed Them.

Or perhaps, if They hadn't deliberately revealed Their figure to allow Nangong Wenxin to discover Them, their entire conversation might have been leaked without them knowing.

Moreover, this ability to come and go without a trace, undetectable even by Spirit Venerable Realm Ancestor Zhao, was enough to make everyone wary.

The key point was that the other party's strength was still unknown!

Although Nangong Wensha's previous palm strike was hastily executed, it was still an attack from the Early Stage of the Calamity Destruction Realm, yet the opponent easily dodged it without any harm, demonstrating Their power.

Just then, the Mysterious Person's voice came again, "This Divine Emissary is used to acting as I please. If not for my Master intentionally wanting to help Clear Serenity, this Divine Emissary wouldn't bother coming over. Yet you dare to question this Divine Emissary?"

Speaking of this, the Black-Robed Person couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. "Truly interesting!"

Hearing this, Yang Zhong’s expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Your Excellency is the Mysterious Person General Wenxin spoke of? May I ask which Senior is your Master?"

"Why are you asking that?" The Black-Robed Person raised their eyes and glanced at him, their voice growing several degrees colder.

Yang Zhong slightly lowered his head, his expression unchanged. "I believe Your Excellency has misunderstood. Since your Master intends to help our Qingyou Empire, as the Hussar General of the Qingyou Empire, I simply wish to bring a small gift later to express my gratitude to the Senior!"

"Hmph!"

The Black-Robed Person snorted coldly and said, "Put away your petty schemes. My Master is not someone you can meet!"

Hearing this, Yang Zhong's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't pursue the previous topic. Instead, he said, "May I ask if Your Excellency's information can be sold to us at a lower price, since your Master..."

But before he could finish, he saw the Black-Robed Person raise Their eyes and glance at him, and a cold voice drifted out.

"The information of this Divine Emissary is not easily obtained. Even if my Master is willing, you must follow the rules of this Divine Emissary. The conditions have already been stated: cooperate or don't cooperate!"

Hearing this, Yang Zhong's expression changed slightly, and he wanted to speak again, but he saw the Black-Robed Person wave Their sleeve, and Their figure vanished. A voice slowly drifted down.

"Oh, right. Someone just attacked this Divine Emissary. If you want to cooperate, first have Nangong Wenxin bring one hundred thousand Spirit Stones as compensation, and this Divine Emissary will only meet with Nangong Wenxin. Everyone else is not to be seen!"

As this voice faded, the military tent fell silent, quiet enough that a pin drop could be heard.

After a long time, Yang Zhong looked at Ancestor Zhao, his expression still uncertain and surprised.

Ancestor Zhao shook his head slightly, his expression solemn. "I cannot see through them, nor can I sense their presence. They come and go without a trace, leaving no discernible marks, as if they were never here!"

Hearing this, everyone gasped sharply. Even Spirit Venerable Realm Ancestor Zhao couldn't detect the opponent's arrival or discern their strength. Just who exactly was this Black-Robed Person?

And the one with the most unpleasant expression in the field was Nangong Wensha.

It seemed he had truly caused trouble.

If the Imperial Court truly wanted to cooperate with this Mysterious Person, and they were forced to lose one hundred thousand Spirit Stones just because of his single action, while nearly offending the other party, he would likely be held accountable.

Furthermore, although one hundred thousand Spirit Stones was not much for Clear Serenity, and even acceptable for him, he would inevitably be subject to sidelong glances from others!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glare at Nangong Wenxin. It was all this guy's fault!

However, Nangong Wenxin was in a good mood at the moment, even giving him a smile.

Seeing this, Nangong Wensha was itching with hatred but said nothing.

Just then, Yang Zhong turned his head and glanced at Nangong Wenxin, then said, "General Wenxin, I must trouble you to wait two days. This General needs to consult with Your Majesty for Their opinion, and also discuss the matter with the Grand General Protecting the Nation after he arrives."

"Alright!"

Nangong Wenxin nodded slightly and agreed... Shouxian Palace.

Shangguan Yuexi and the other two accompanied Empress Dowager Ji Ziyu for dinner, chatted for a while, and then left.

Nangong Ruoxue accompanied the two to the new residence arranged by Cui Zhu, sat for a while, and then left.

At this moment, Nangong Yu was lying on the bed, his body slightly feverish, showing the signs of Medicinal Cuisine Body Tempering.

Shangguan Yuexi sat beside him, watching the sleeping Nangong Yu, and fell into deep thought.

At this moment, having recalled the anomalies of this period, how could she sleep?

"During the Northern Border incident, who was the person who struck and killed the Netherworld Hall assassins?"

"Who was the Mysterious Person who provided information to the Zhenbei Army, allowing the truth behind the Prince's unjust death to surface?"

"Five months ago, was it really just a coincidence that that Mysterious Expert appeared and saved those few people?"

"The person who acted last night was probably acting as my Protector, right? Then who is this person?"

Shangguan Yuexi murmured softly, her expression filled with uncertainty and surprise. She faintly felt that all these matters seemed related to her and her son.