Chapter 486: Kidnappings Here Too? (2/2)

”They simply told them that there were bandit attacks going on currently and that it was dangerous to go ahead. The people had no option but to come back. As for our town head, there isn't one for the past six months.” The waiter answered.

”Six months? Where the hell is your town head?” Lin Mu asked, feeling this to be absurd.

”He died. He was sick for a few years now and finally succumbed to it six months ago. We were supposed to get a new town head, but the capital city's officials never appointed anyone. I now think it is our bad luck that our main city is the capital city and not some other regional city.

I've never seen such a slow response before in other towns.” The waiter said, feeling frustrated.

Every town and village that existed in a state, came under the authority of the regional main city. In the case of the Northern town, it was the Wu Lim city. But in this case, since the region of the capital was simply too large, this town came under it as well. Usually, things in the capital region should have been taken care of promptly but there was a slack attitude.

”I see…” Lin Mu didn't know what more he could say to the man.

He just watched as the waiter went on to attend to the few customers that were still in the restaurant. Just as Lin Mu looked around, he felt the communication jade slip hummed in his hand.

”You were right,” Wu Hei said.

”I talked more and found out that they haven't had a town head for six months either and that they are being restricted from leaving the town by the soldiers at the outpost.” Lin Mu Informed.

”Just as I expected. I believe this is one of the towns the Gu Legion is targeting. This is their classic modus operandi. First, they isolate the peoples, spread rumors that the people are leaving for better job prospects or better life and then start kidnapping people.” Wu Hei explained.

Lin Mu's eyes lit up, showing a fierce look and he spoke, ”should I take care of them?”

”Unfortunately, no… if you act now, it is likely that the spies at the Tri Cauldron peony sect will be alerted as well.” Wu Hei replied.

Lin Mu gritted his teeth and knew that he would have to bear with it for now. He could not compromise their mission for this, not at this point, at least.

”Alright…” Lin Mu replied after a short period of silence.

”Don't worry, I'll send my men there. They should be able to stop the next kidnapping, and once that happens, we'll blow the whistle to the king. He will definitely have to act at that point.” Wu Hei spoke.

An idea popped into Lin Mu's mind upon hearing Wu Hei's words.

”That's right, we can use this as an opportunity. Make the king aware of the actions of the Gu Legion and their reach. If we bare everything to the people, he will have no option but to act on it.” Lin Mu said.

”Yes, that can work.” Wu Hei replied.

”Hmm… I'll investigate a bit more and see where they are hiding here. Though I think I may already have an idea about that…” Lin Mu replied.

”Okay, feel free to do that. Inform me if anything new arises.” Wu Hei replied before stopping the link.

”Gu Legion… I'll eradicate you all!”