Chapter 642: King Song Arrives! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Solitary Wolf had investigated his pursuers. There had been Tang among them, and people from Mengshe Zhao, Ü-Tsang, and even the Abbasid Caliphate. This was clearly not something any ordinary person or faction could do.

The war of the southwest involved the Great Tang, Ü-Tsang, and Mengshe Zhao, involved Great Generals like Huoshu Huicang, Dalun Ruozan, Duan Gequan, and Geluofeng, involved seven to eight hundred thousand soldiers and almost one million civilians.

If one said that someone had been urging all this on, that there really was some faction so powerful that it could treat these countries, generals, soldiers, and civilians like playthings in the palm of their hand…

The mere thought of it caused Solitary Wolf to tremble.

Deep within his heart, Solitary Wolf preferred to believe that all this was a coincidence. The people chasing them did not belong to the same faction as the people chasing down Young Master.

”I don't know!”

Wang Chong shook his head.

”As I said, all this is merely my speculation. Perhaps it is, perhaps it isn't. But no matter what, there's one thing I can be sure of: in this war, besides the three countries of the Great Tang, Mengshe Zhao and Ü-Tsang, there was another power lurking beneath the surface that none of us could see.

”These people even dared to frame and kill a governor of the Imperial Court, even dare to attempt to assassinate me… They're already incredibly bold. The laws of the court and the rules of society can't bind them and are of no use against them.

”In the war of the southwest, with so many present: all the soldiers of the Annan Protectorate army, my father Wang Yan, Protector-General Xianyu Zhongtong… None of these people could make them have second thoughts. This alone is a testament to their daring.”

As Wang Chong spoke, his expression was incredibly grim.

As someone who had lived two lives, he felt like he knew everything like the back of his hand, but even after combing through his memories, he discovered that he could not find a single bit of information concerning these people. At the very least, he had never known about the incident involving Jiannan Governor Zhang Qiantuo.

Wang Chong felt like he was touching upon something that he had never encountered in his last life.

”Young Master, if you're worried, then give this matter to me! I've already died once, and no one knows of my existence. No matter who they are or how powerful they are, I am not afraid. I live only for the sake of one matter: uncovering their true identities, taking revenge for Bin-er, Tong-er, and my wife, and clearing my name.

”As long as I can realize this goal, I can walk through a mountain of daggers or a sea of flames, have my tongue pulled out and my nose cut off. Nothing can scare me. I already have nothing to lose!!”

The faceless man's eyes glowed with a venomous hatred, his last words mixed with a bitter laughter.

Who cared how powerful they were? How mysterious? How vicious and sublime their methods? He was already a lonely man with no family or possessions. Since he had already lost everything, what did he have to fear?

Wang Chong and Solitary Wolf silently exchanged looks.

Wang Chong could sense the faceless man's deep-rooted pain, hatred, reluctance, and fury. He had to admit that all this had completely surpassed his expectations.

If one said that the Governor of Jiannan had now become a 'faceless man' who covered his face with a mask of black metal and lived only for revenge, no one would believe them. But if one thought about all that Zhang Qiantuo had experienced, this was no surprise.

Perhaps it's actually best if I leave this matter to him, Wang Chong said to himself as he gazed at the faceless man's bloodshot eyes.

Both Wang Chong and Solitary Wolf still lived in the sunlight, greatly inconvenienced by social norms and constantly having to think about the consequences of their actions. Although Solitary Wolf was a little better off than Wang Chong in this aspect, if he were exposed after anything he did, Wang Chong would be dragged in, as would the rest of the Wang Clan.

But for the faceless man, the traces of his existence had been completely obliterated. And in this basement, there was no one with more resolve and courage to investigate this matter than him.

As these thoughts flickered through his mind, Wang Chong quickly reached a decision.

”Sir, I give this black arrow to you! If you want to investigate the matter, start from this arrow.”

As he spoke, he passed the broken arrow over.

”I can't promise you too much, but I can promise you one thing. In investigating the Jiange incident, you won't be alone. Starting from now, if you need anything, I can provide it to you: martial arts manuals, medicine, workers, soldiers, connections in the court or the army… I will do my utmost to support you with everything that you need.

”In this matter, the Wang Clan and I will be your strongest backer, your sturdiest pillar of support!! So if there's anything you need to do, do it with your heart at ease,” Wang Chong sternly said.

”Young Master!!”

The faceless man's body began to tremble, his eyes shining with excitement. These people had enormously powerful backers and acted brashly and without fear. The faceless man had personally experienced this.

Even an imposing governor of the court was not worth their attention.

That Wang Chong was willing to invest himself in this matter was in itself the greatest support. And in truth, Wang Chong's background, the Wang Clan's influence in society, and the astounding feats Wang Chong had accomplished in the southwest made it so that he was the greatest possible support the faceless man could ever receive in the Great Tang.

This was much better than a lonely man fighting an army! And his hopes were even further bolstered!

”Thank you, Young Master!”

The faceless man's eyes were red as he got down on both knees and bowed in front of Wang Chong.

”Young Master's promise is worth one thousand ounces of gold, and this faceless man could never repay it. As long as Young Master wishes it, starting from now, this faceless man is willing to carry out any task, walking through water or fire, to dash his brains out against the ground.”