I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

The misunderstanding was soon cleared up.

Wu Hongzhou, the Vice Sect Leader of the Cuowu Sect, was a close friend of Xu Lingjun. At that time, Xu Lingjun was being troubled by Han Yun City and sought Wu Hongzhou's help to get him out of the predicament.

However, just as Wu Hongzhou arrived, he saw Chang Wei about to attack Lai Fu... no, he realized there was an enemy aiming to strike Xu Lingjun. In a panic, despite the opponent's formidable strength, he immediately intervened.

But the opponent's strength far surpassed his limits.

After dozens of exchanges, he was beaten to the point of dizziness, losing all sense of direction. Seeing people surrounding him, he instinctively assumed they were accomplices of the attacker.

And so, he couldn't help but attack them.

It was a flimsy excuse.

But even the victim testified this way. The video clearly showed Xu Lingjun as the one being attacked, yet now Xu Lingjun claims that this is his good brother... How could he possibly have ill intentions?

Moreover, Han Yun City also vouched that this was a righteous and kind person.

The victim essentially no longer existed.

Thus, the accusation of openly assassinating a prince in the Imperial Capital naturally ceased to exist as well.

After all, even the clearest of videos did not show him making any moves against Han Yun City.

In this way, attacking the Divine Soldier Guard would indeed be an unforgivable crime for normal people, but for a Vice Sect Leader of a Sect...

As long as the reason was appropriate, and compensated sufficiently, it could be explained.

Fortunately, there was still a killer... no, the remnant of a killer.

Enough at least for Zhu Zhengdao to account for.

Even though they didn't kill the person, they were the first to arrive, so it can barely be explained.

Inside the Imperial Palace.

Han Qingxue said, "This time, although Commander Zhu couldn't capture the culprit within the deadline, it's because the enemy was already dead. If the enemy hadn't died, they would have likely fallen into Commander Zhu's hands."

"Yes, I also didn't expect that those two youngsters could be so formidable."

Han Xu Yang seemed in good spirits, smiling as he said, "The enemy's true identity has been confirmed. Qingxue, do you know who it is?"

Han Qingxue smiled, "I'm curious to know who it is, to dare harm my brother within the Imperial City."

"It's Pirate King Roger Sparrow."

Han Qingxue was puzzled, "Roger Sparrow? Wasn't he already captured and imprisoned by Zhou Mu?"

"He must have broken out, and now he sees my son Yun City as a sworn enemy. Behind this... hehe, I've already ordered Zhou Qianmo punished and all of Nanyun Martial Mansion's criminals relocated. Nanyun Martial Mansion is no longer suitable as a holding place for these prisoners."

Han Xu Yang said coldly, "Prime Minister Zhou has been upright all his life. I don't want to doubt him, but I really can't understand why, when the Pirate King is so vicious, after escaping, he didn't immediately return to his Cosmic Sea Realm, which is his territory. As long as he returned, the Blue Star would be unable to do anything to him."

Han Qingxue murmured, "But he insisted on holding onto the small city, even at the risk of his own death."

She looked at Han Xu Yang, meeting his thoughtful gaze.

Han Qingxue felt a chill in her heart but forced a helpless smile, "Father, you wouldn't think I instructed Zhou Qianmo to direct Roger Sparrow, would you? He's a veteran Upper Realm Grandmaster; I don't have the qualifications to command him... Besides, the small city is my younger brother..."

She showed a look of grievance, kneeling as she said, "Zhou Qianmo indeed showed some favoritism towards me, but that's purely due to his rejection of the small city's background, not because of any particular support for me. This is something you, Father, should know well."

"I am well aware of the feelings between you siblings. Stand up, no need to kneel constantly, I'm not suspecting you."

Han Xu Yang said, "Now I'm considering how to reward those three... Well, Wu Hongzhou attacked the Divine Soldier Guard, but considering his merit in killing the Pirate King, let's just call it even — no reward, no punishment. I suppose he wouldn't object, but those two children... haha... those two kids are truly extraordinary..."

He laughed heartily, "The Pirate King is notorious not just for his strength, but for his cunning, which has been a thorn in the side of the Great Xia Empire for many years with his plundering. Yet Xiaochen was able to kill him..."

Han Qingxue couldn't help but frown, "Father, I hear from Commander Zhu that the one who killed him was Xu Lingjun. Xiaochen played a significant role, but the greatest credit undoubtedly goes to Xu Lingjun!"

"Of course, both children must be rewarded, but to protect them, publicly the story must be adjusted... Also, I need to think carefully about how to reward them, hmm, Xu Lingjun was just promoted to Colonel, and rising too quickly might not be appropriate, but for Xiaochen, we can still offer some more. Hmm, promote him to Deputy Commander? We just can't let Xu Lingjun feel overlooked."

Han Xu Yang murmured to himself.

Han Qingxue watched his openly emotional demeanor, a slight shadow crossing her eyes... She murmured, "Father, you really favor Xiaochen."

"Ah, what did you say?"

"Nothing, just thinking, Xiaochen may not care much about rank; he's deeply sentimental, and now he owes Lin Diguang a lot of favors. I reckon it might be better to reward him with something Lin Diguang has always wanted but couldn't obtain, so he can give it to Lin Diguang, thereby repaying his favor."

Han Qingxue said, "Indeed, Xiaochen's nature is known to you, Father, and he can't stand owing favors."

"That indeed is a good idea."

Han Xu Yang pondered.

He was completely immersed in the pride of his son's achievements, not noticing at all the complex emotions in his daughter's eyes.

Meanwhile.

In the Ministry of Education Nanyun Martial Mansion.

Zhou Qianmo remained expressionless as he accepted Han Xu Yang's punishment... which, in fact, was merely a reduction of his past accomplishments, along with some ineffective penalties.

After all, this matter was at most a supervisory oversight on his part, not an unforgivable crime.

The mere relocation of everyone in Nanyun Martial Mansion... this left Zhou Qianmo with a heavy feeling.

After parting with the Emperor's Attendant.

He returned to his room, collapsing powerlessly to the ground, the pain he suppressed in public finally turning into tears.

"Wu Hongzhou!!!"

Zhou Qianmo gritted his teeth. He didn't know what actually happened, but Wu Hongzhou, who was supposed to take the fall for his son, ended up becoming the greatest hero.

He didn't care about the offenses committed...

But what about the merit?

The merit of killing the Pirate King?

His son was ultimately outmatched, less cunning than Wu Hongzhou, falling victim to his deceit, resulting in his own death.

Zhou Qianmo looked at a confident photo of his son in his hand, letting old tears fall as he choked, "Rest assured, Xiaochen, I will avenge you step by step. Since Wu Hongzhou dared to scheme against you, your father will never let him live."