1486 Whose Trap (2/2)
”Zhang Taixuan, you're so audacious...” Elder Brother Huang said as he looked straight into Zhang Taixuan's eyes with icy eyesight as he told him by battle qi. His voice sounded which appeared to have nothing to do with the passion that he displayed outside just now.
No sooner had this man opened his mouth than the room became much colder than before.
Zhang Taixuan let out a sigh suddenly as he asked, ”Has His Majesty long been unsatisfied with me? I didn't know about such a major event until it was caused a few days later in Youzhou Province. These days, I've been waiting in Youzhou Province for your explanation, elder brother.”
After being silent for a second, Elder Brother Huang's icy eye light changed as he asked, ”What do you mean?”
”Elder brother, don't pretend anymore.” Zhang Taixuan revealed a bitter smile as he asked, ”Wasn't Zhang Tie taken away by His Majesty? And that knight employed by Jinwu Business Group whom His Majesty said fully followed my order as my subordinate in Jinwu City; however, he raided Zhang Tie's old mansion in Jinwu City that night. I didn't know it until it happened. Did His Majesty deliver the order to him?”
At this moment, if Zhang Tie were here, he would doubt that Zhang Taixuan had already awakened his performance talent too. Zhang Taixuan was simply the best actor.
”Cut the crap, when did His Majesty deliver that order to him?” Elder Brother Huang asked as he became infuriated at once.
”His Majesty has not delivered that order to Liu Changxiong?” Zhang Taixuan revealed a shocked look as he continued, ”What happened to Zhang Tie then?”
”Didn't you do that?” Elder Brother Huang asked as he looked straight into Zhang Taixuan's eyes.
”Elder Brother Huang, no kidding. All-purpose medicament and fiery oil are fully under the control of Zhang Tie and Zhang Yang. I couldn't interfere with it. Even though I have eyes and ears in Jinwu Business Group and Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory, those people are too weak to do any help to me at the critical moments. Zhang Tie became outstanding on the battlefield of Weishui River and promoted to a shadow knight. I was told that he had hooked up with Yan Feiqing in a tower of time. Even if I did it, as long as Yan Feiqing was there, I would not have a say in Zhang Tie's family and get the production secrets of all-purpose medicaments and fiery-oil. Yan Feiqing alone is able to stabilize the overall situation. What would I do that for? It would have great risk and could bring no benefit at all. Am I that foolish? I'm not able to do that even if I want. After Zhang Tie returned, I feel that what I've promised His Majesty is growing more and more tricky as my influence in Youzhou Province is shrinking. I'm asking for relief from His Majesty? Wasn't it done by His Majesty himself out of patience?”
Zhang Taixuan's explanation and rhetorical question made Elder Brother Huang tightly frown as his look became strange.
”Is that really not you?”
”Hasn't His Majesty delivered the order to Liu Changxiong?”
Zhang Taixuan and Elder Brother Huang asked almost in unison.
”Liu Changxiong has...” Zhang Taixuan suddenly sprung up as he asked, ”Has Liu Changxiong got a new master? Is it done by another force? We're all screwed. No, we have to report it to His Majesty right now...”
Elder Brother Huang looked straight into Zhang Taixuan's eyes for 2 minutes before standing up, saying, ”I will report it to His Majesty; however, Zhang Taixuan, I warn you, you'd better not play any trick in front of His Majesty. You know how powerful is His Majesty. His Majesty could figure out the identity of Liu Changxiong sooner or later...”
”I hope so. Only in this way could I clarify my innocence in front of His Majesty. I've worked hard for His Majesty for so many years. Even Huaiyuan Palace as a whole has been taken as a stake; however, I was wronged this time. I want an explanation...” Zhang Taixuan raised his head as he said generously.
Elder Brother Huang threw another glance at Zhang Taixuan silently as he directly strode out of the conference room, followed by the other two earth knights.
This time, Zhang Taixuan didn't see them off; instead, he sat alone in the room.
Zhang Taixuan had long prepared for this case. He had actually prepared for all the possible situations. However, the failure of Knight Liu was out of his imagination together with that no immortal item was discovered from Zhang Tie, arousing an abrupt increase of risk facing him before getting the immortal item.
'I have to make a decision. I only have two choices now, to get the immortal item as fast as possible or to clarify my innocence; otherwise...'
After sitting for a while, Zhang Tiaxuan's eyes became increasingly decisive...