Chapter 746: Huang Chao Released from the Nine Nether Prison

The Iron Prison is located in a secret underground place, surrounded by indestructible black iron stone. This stone is said to come from the cold iron ore veins in the Far North. It is forged with special craftsmanship, and even the sharpest sword in the world will hardly leave any trace on it.

The door of the Iron Prison weighs ten thousand pounds and is made of fine iron. There are intricate runes engraved on the door. These runes are not only decorations, but also contain powerful sealing power that can suppress the prisoners' internal strength and internal energy, making it difficult for them to display them.

When you step into the Iron Prison, the first thing that catches your eye is a long and narrow corridor with densely packed iron fences on both sides. Behind the fences are bottomless single rooms. Each room is equipped with special chains and shackles. Even for monks with profound internal strength, once locked up, it is difficult to break free.

At the end of the corridor is a more spacious cell, which is where Huang Chao was imprisoned - "Juelong Cave".

The light in Juelong Cave was dim, with only a tiny skylight on the top letting in a faint light, barely able to illuminate this small area.

There was nothing in the cell except a stone bed and a stone table, making it look particularly deserted.

Huang Chao, one of the former leaders of the Yellow Turban Army, was now sitting quietly in a corner, with messy hair draped over his shoulders, but there was no trace of dejection in his eyes.

His limbs were tightly bound by specially made iron chains, but the chains did not seem to be able to completely suppress his aura.

On this day, the door of Jiuyou Prison slowly opened, and a figure slowly walked in. It was Xu Zhongyuan.

Xu Zhongyuan walked straight to Huang Chao's cell, stopped, and looked through the iron bars to meet Huang Chao's wild eyes.

"Brother Huang Chao, long time no see."

Xu Zhongyuan stood outside the prison door and spoke softly, without any hostility in his tone.

"Humph, Daqian's running dog, what are you doing here?"

Huang Chao raised his head and looked at Xu Zhongyuan in front of him with sharp eyes. After a moment, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Brother Huang Chao, the world is unpredictable, but I am here today not as an enemy, but to negotiate a deal with you."

Xu Zhongyuan did not mind Huang Chao's sarcasm. Instead, he smiled slightly and spoke slowly.

"trade?"

Huang Chao raised his eyebrows, obviously a little surprised. He was a prisoner, so how could he have anything to trade?

"Yes, a deal that is beneficial to both you and me."

"There is a growing force in Daqian now, which poses an unprecedented threat to Daqian. Although the Yellow Turban Army has been defeated, your prestige remains, and your followers are still there. Why don't you take this opportunity to revive the prestige of the Yellow Turban Army?"

Xu Zhongyuan spoke in a calm tone. He knew that Huang Chao was probably not very familiar with Su Ye. After all, when he was arrested, Su Ye had not yet begun to emerge.

"Humph, do you think I will believe you? Daqian and my Yellow Turban Army have a deep blood feud and will never stop fighting until one dies. How can we talk about cooperation?"

When Huang Chao heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Since you want to use me, that's easy.
What people fear most is not being exploited, but being not even worth being exploited!

Huang Chao didn't want to stay in this Nine Nether Iron Prison until his death for the rest of his life.

"Why do you think I will believe you? When did the Daqian Dynasty become so magnanimous and willing to cooperate with its enemies?"

Therefore, Huang Chao in prison was silent for a moment, as if weighing Xu Zhongyuan's words.

"This is a secret order personally bestowed by His Majesty, representing His Majesty's will. Moreover, Huang Chao, you are just a bandit and a prisoner. You have no choice and are not qualified to choose!"

Xu Zhongyuan chuckled and took out a token from his arms. The token was engraved with the words "As if I were here in person" and it was shining with golden light. It was the supreme token issued by the emperor of the Daqian Dynasty himself.

Huang Chao stared at the token with his heart surging. This was not just a token, but also the key to regaining his freedom and his hope to get out and breathe again.

"Okay, I promise you, but I need your support so that I can take control of my troops as soon as possible." After staring for a long time, Huang Chao nodded quickly.

"Brother Huang Chao, rest assured. The Daqian Xuanjing Division has already arranged everything. Your troops will be secretly sent to Wuzhou by the Xuanjing Division. There are your old troops and powerful families who are willing to fight alongside the Yellow Turban Army."

"As for support, Daqian will provide the necessary supplies, intelligence, and even..."

When Xu Zhongyuan saw Huang Chao agreed, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Daqian will even send an expert to go with you to ensure your safety."

Having said that, Xu Zhongyuan deliberately paused.

Huang Chao paused for a moment after hearing this, but soon felt relieved.

Since Daqian has decided to cooperate, he will naturally be on guard against him and even send people to check and balance him. This is nothing in his opinion.

At the same time, Si Yiqi sat in the imperial study of the Qiandu Palace. Outside the window, spring was in full swing and the fragrance of flowers seeped in with the wind, but it seemed unable to dispel the solemnity in the room.

He gently stroked the jade seal in his hand, which represented supreme power, and a trace of uneasiness could not help feeling in his heart.

The order to summon Duanmu Yan has been issued, and the young emperor is aware that the next move concerns the reputation of Daqian and may even affect the direction of the entire dynasty.

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Not long after, a steady and powerful sound of footsteps was heard outside the door, and then a tall and straight young man dressed in tight clothes walked into the imperial study. It was Duanmu Yan, the son of Daqian Taiwei Duanmu Lei.

"Your humble servant Duanmu Yan pays respect to Your Majesty."

Duanmu Yan raised her head and glanced at Si Yiqi, but did not show the kind of awe that one might have imagined. She just bowed slightly and spoke in a loud voice.

"Duanmu Yan, I summoned you here today because I have an important task for you."

Si Yiqi smiled slightly and motioned for him to stand up.

"Your Majesty, please make it clear that I will do my best to live up to your trust."

Duanmu Yan's eyes lit up when he heard this. To be summoned by the emperor himself and given a task, he must be of great importance.

He has nothing to do in Qiandu all day long and is almost sick from idleness.

"I know that you are highly skilled in martial arts and have an extraordinary mind. This mission is related to the future of our Daqian. Are you willing?"

Si Yiqi stood up and slowly walked to Duanmu Yan, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

He had just looked at the information from the Xuan Jing Division and had a general understanding of the temper of the son of the Grand Marshal.

He has excellent fighting talent and outstanding reasoning ability, but he is a person who hates evil and has principles, bottom lines, action and self-judgment.

So now Si Yiqi doesn’t know whether he can cooperate sincerely with Huang Chao, who came from the Yellow Turban Army.

"I am willing to go. No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, I will overcome all obstacles, share your worries, and be loyal to you."

Duanmu Yan held her head high and chest puffed out, her expression unchanged.

"Okay! Then I will tell you. Now, the Duke of Zhenguo Su Ye is ambitious and has conquered Cangzhou and Hengzhou in succession. Now he is targeting Wuzhou."

"I intend to secretly support Wuzhou to check Su Ye, and you are the key link in this plan."

Si Yiqi nodded with satisfaction, secretly admiring in his heart, and felt a lot more relieved.

(End of this chapter)