Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 461 The Military Has Rebelled?

"Useless! All of you are useless!" Master Qiu trembled with rage, his face ashen as he stared at the bottomless chasm below. He immediately roared into the communication array:

"Order! Duan Huaige, Yan Qiuxi, and Jiang Xiyu have suddenly gone berserk for unknown reasons, attacking guards and forcibly entering the dangerous restricted area deep within Kunlun Ruins! Their actions have seriously threatened the security of Kunlun Ruins and the military's research plans!"

"Order now: Seal off all known exits! All patrol and search teams, mobilize immediately and conduct a full-scale search! If the target is found and resists, kill them without mercy! Capture them before they cause further damage!"

"Come on, let's go see Commander Zhang!"

Meanwhile, at the entrance area of ​​Kunlun Ruins Fortress.

Qin Shuangjiang held a jade tablet that shimmered with starlight and was engraved with ancient seal script. She exuded a chilling aura, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath. Before her, several military generals and guards, each with a powerful presence, formed a human wall. Their faces were grim, but they dared not actually attack her.

That "Inspector" jade plaque represented the authority of the imperial court! It deterred them from acting recklessly! After all, since ancient times, anyone who dared to defile an imperial envoy would suffer the most severe retaliation and punishment.

"Inspector General, halt!" an officer said, forcing a smile. "Researcher Duan has indeed left; Commander Zhang himself..."

"Since you've left, why won't you let me in to take a look?" Qin Shuangjiang said calmly, "What are you afraid of?"

"Inspector, please be careful with your words! We are merely following orders."

"Then get out of my way! Unless you're planning a rebellion!"

An elderly yet powerful voice, with a deliberately crafted air of kindness and gentleness, broke the tense atmosphere at the entrance.

Commander Zhang Dingyuan, surrounded by his personal guards, slowly walked out of the fortress. He wore a warm smile, as if the tense confrontation just moments before had never happened.

"Commander Zhang." Qin Shuangjiang nodded slightly as a greeting, but the vigilance and coldness in her eyes remained unchanged.

Old Master Qin and Zhang Dingyuan knew each other before the spiritual energy revival and did have some kinship ties, but at this moment, in her eyes, this relationship was more like a tool for the other party to try to get closer.

"Hehe, it's been years since I last saw you. Shuangjiang girl has become more and more outstanding. Your cultivation level has even surpassed your teacher's." Zhang Dingyuan walked up and waved to the officers and soldiers blocking his way, smiling amiably. "How has your grandfather been lately? It's been several years since we last met in the capital."

"Grandpa is well, thank you for your concern, Commander Zhang." Qin Shuangjiang's tone was calm and unmoved, and she went straight to the point, "Commander Zhang, where are Duan Huaige and the other two now? Please tell me and allow me to go in and check."

"Duan Huaige?" Zhang Dingyuan's face showed a perfect mix of realization and helplessness. "Oh, you mean that young man? He did come here, with two female companions. One of them seems to be Yan Yatou."

“Young people are naturally curious about Kunlun Ruins, and I understand that. He did ask me some questions about Kunlun Ruins, and then Yan girl got into a fight with another girl. Since Kunlun Ruins is a military stronghold, I personally sent someone to escort them out.”

"What? Didn't they go back to Yanjing?"

His words were impeccable and sincere, perfectly portraying the image of an elder who is tolerant of younger generations.

"Send the gifts out?" Qin Shuangjiang frowned slightly, her cold eyes fixed on Zhang Dingyuan. "Commander Zhang, may I go in and investigate? If, as you say, they have already left, I will apologize to you and leave immediately." Zhang Dingyuan's smile remained unchanged, but a barely perceptible shadow crossed the depths of his eyes. This little girl is impervious to reason!

He sighed, his tone carrying the concern of an elder and a hint of difficulty: "Shuangjiang, it's not that I'm unwilling to make an exception. It's just that the depths of Kunlun Ruins are currently under development and fraught with danger. Even the elite troops of the military are only operating within a limited safe zone at this moment."

"If anything happens to you inside, how can I explain it to your grandfather? How can I explain it to the imperial court?"

He paused, then said earnestly, "In that case, I will immediately send someone with you to search for Duan Huaige and the others on the outskirts of Kunlun Mountain. Perhaps those young people are just playing around and have gone sightseeing."

Qin Shuangjiang sneered inwardly. If it were just Yan Qiuxi alone, going sightseeing would be in line with her character. But now Jiang Xiyu and Yan Qiuxi are together! Don't tell me Duan Huaige has successfully fooled everyone about the previous chaotic scene?
If that's the case, then Jiang Xiyu is too cowardly! Her main selling point is that she can turn evil quickly and then redeem herself just as quickly, right?
Just as Qin Shuangjiang sneered inwardly, preparing to refuse again forcefully, a figure appeared silently beside Zhang Dingyuan like a ghost. It was none other than Master Qiu, whose face was gloomy and whose breathing was still somewhat unstable! He leaned close to Zhang Dingyuan's ear and whispered a few words in a very low voice at a very fast pace.

Although the voice was extremely low, Qin Shuangjiang keenly caught a few fragmented words: "...ran away...jumped into the ravine...are being searched with all their might...negligence..."

Zhang Dingyuan's warm smile froze instantly, as if melting away ice and snow! The mask of a gentle elder shattered completely, replaced by a furious rage at being fooled and an uncontrollable murderous intent! His eyes flashed with cold light, and the corner of his eye twitched uncontrollably!
They ran away? You're telling me they ran away?
If it were the previous Commander Zhang, he might not have been so furious, but now his life is in the hands of the Taiqing demoness, how can he be rational?

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!" A low growl, suppressing a torrent of rage, burst from Zhang Dingyuan's throat. Though not loud, it carried a chilling aura. He abruptly turned his head, no longer looking at Qin Shuangjiang, but roaring fiercely at Qiu Zhenren and the surrounding generals, his voice like shattering ice:

"What are you all standing there for?! Pass on my orders! Seal off all passages! Send out every manpower you can! Dig three feet into the ground and drag those three brats out of there! Live or dead, I want to see them!"

This sudden order, this undisguised killing intent, exploded like thunder in the entrance area! It completely shattered all of Zhang Dingyuan's previous pretense!

Qin Shuangjiang's face turned deathly pale instantly! She was finally certain! Duan Huaige was not only detained, but in extremely dangerous condition! The military and Zhang Dingyuan had completely abandoned all pretense of civility and revealed their true intentions!

"Zhang Dingyuan! What do you want to do?!" Qin Shuangjiang shouted sharply, the jade tablet in her hand shone brightly, and a fierce sword light enveloped her body!

Zhang Dingyuan abruptly turned his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Qin Shuangjiang, devoid of any pretense, revealing only cold calculation and a hint of madness: "Inspector Qin! A major emergency has occurred at Kunlun Ruins! Dangerous elements have infiltrated the core restricted area, threatening the safety of the entire base and even the outside world! I hereby declare that Kunlun Ruins is under the highest level of wartime control!"

He waved his hand and roared at his personal guards, "To ensure the safety of Inspector Qin and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Inspector Qin is to immediately move to the command post! No one is to approach without my order! Anyone who disobeys will be treated as a traitor in wartime!"

Dozens of powerful guards, clad in black armor and clearly Zhang Dingyuan's personal guards, instantly surrounded Qin Shuangjiang. Swords were drawn, formations were activated, and their chilling killing intent locked onto her! They no longer cared about the jade token and only obeyed Zhang Dingyuan's orders!

Looking at the menacing military force before her and Zhang Dingyuan's face contorted with rage and loss of control, Qin Shuangjiang knew that a direct confrontation would be futile and would only result in the complete loss of the opportunity to deliver the message.

She suppressed the urge to act immediately, and her clear eyes gave Zhang Dingyuan a cold look, filled with icy warning and disappointment.

"Zhang Dingyuan, you will regret this." Her voice was terrifyingly calm, yet it contained an overwhelming rage.

"Lead the way." She coldly uttered two words to the captain of her personal guard, no longer glancing at Zhang Dingyuan, and turned to walk towards the command post that resembled a prison.

Zhang Dingyuan watched Qin Shuangjiang being "escorted" away, his facial muscles twitching violently, his eyes filled with rage and a hint of barely perceptible lingering fear.

He knew he had no way out. He had to capture Duan Huaige as soon as possible! Otherwise… the consequences would be unimaginable!
(End of this chapter)