The National Master did not personally enter the Fallen Sky Field, and did not know how many Soul-sifting Banners there were or whether the Wood Dynasty actually possessed this treasure. However, she always prepared for the worst, so her original plan could only be abandoned.
As for the three geniuses with the talent of Accepting All Things in their cultivation, the National Master naturally lost all interest in them.
The incident on Lynn Island was deemed a provocation and warning from an expert of the Wood Dynasty by the National Master! She had never encountered a true "rival" before, but now that one had suddenly appeared, some factors within her body were awakened, and she became more excited than ever before.
"Since the Accepting All Things plan has failed, we’ll have to resort to the backup plan. But before that... I, the National Master, must find out who the expert who saw through my grand plan is!"
She tapped her brow with her finger once again, and a streak of light flew out, passing through the window and flying towards the vast East Sea. It landed on a cliff near Megge Port, turned into the appearance of the National Master on the spot, and then walked towards Megge Port.
The power of this clone was only at the Sixth Great Realm. Back when Hasegawa was killed, even if she had gone with this clone, she wouldn’t have been able to save her subordinates; instead, she might have lost this clone.
However, the gorgeously dressed Sixth Great Realm clone entered Megge Port without attracting anyone’s attention. Even the soldiers guarding the City Gate did not give her a glance.
In the Tenshukaku, the National Master’s true body conveyed an order to the Fierce Ghost General: "The incident in Lynn Island was your mistake. You must deal with it yourself."
Recently, Owen Bertram’s life had been relatively "peaceful." The East Prison Town Comfort Office and Summit Metropolitan Office were already on track, and he occasionally had to devote some energy to deal with some "accidents" that happened in the East Prison Town Comfort Office. Owen Bertram saw these incidents as opportunities to expose the hidden problems within the East Prison Town Comfort Office. After dealing with these issues, the East Prison Town Comfort Office would be fully under his control.
It was evident that the quality of intelligence within the jurisdiction of the East Prison Town Comfort Office was becoming increasingly detailed and accurate.
However, one day Owen Bertram suddenly received a Communication Talisman from Master Lane. Master Lane directly informed Owen Bertram of the news: "His Majesty wants to return to the capital."
Thanks to Owen Bertram, His Majesty the Emperor had finally embarked on the much-desired journey. Riding in an impressive Flying Carriage Palace, escorted by dozens of mechanical Flying Carriages, the Emperor had been traveling for several months.
Officials and commoners along the way bowed down to greet him, and all the Emperor saw was a picture of prosperity and stability in the Wood Dynasty.
The Emperor’s vanity was greatly satisfied.
There were indeed some troublesome places along the way, but Owen Bertram secretly gave Master Lane a bad idea. The Horizon Bureau secretly collected beauties and presented them to the Emperor throughout his journey.
These beauties were either famous women of pleasure in the local area or daughters of major families who were eager to please. The Emperor, tired of staying in the Imperial Palace, found himself extremely popular on his journey, with beauties vying to share his bed. His vanity was once again greatly satisfied.
Some of the Pill Masters who served the Imperial Family also took this opportunity to offer various potent aphrodisiacs. The Emperor indulged himself thoroughly, leaving all state affairs to the Cabinet Ministers. During this time, Master Dunn implemented several reform policies. Without the Emperor’s limitations, it was much easier for him to deal with the treacherous officials in the Imperial Court.
However, after such a long time, the Emperor grew tired of playing and began to think about returning to the capital.
Owen Bertram said, "It’s a waste of resources for the Emperor to stay outside for so long. It’s good that he’s returning to the capital. Master Dunn must be relieved."
But Lane showed no sign of joy: "Master Dunn didn’t say it explicitly, but I can tell he’s not actually happy."