Chapter 378 - Shadows Descend (1/2)

Translator: StarReader

Editor: Elitecoder

“The fourth pillar, shadow guards’ captain Shadow King, answers directly to His Majesty. He may even be around us right now!” Zhuge Changfeng’s eyes shone.

Zhuo Fan and Leng Wuchang nodded.

Zhuo Fan had heard of this Shadow King. Unlike the first three pillars, the fourth was very secretive and never left a trace.

Secretive to the point that only the emperor in all of Tianyu knew his face. Coming and leaving like a shade, worthy of being called just that.

“Steward Zhuo!”

A charming voice caught Zhuo Fan’s attention. Yun Shuang rushed towards him in worry as she pleaded, “Xiao Dongzi and the others are in danger. Please save them!”

Zhuo Fan knew that she was talking about her clan on its way to Blackwind Mountain. [But how did she know they’re in danger?]

Yun Shuang answered his thoughts, “Intuition!”

“Holy Maiden can read fate, so her intuitions must be true.” Zhuge Changfeng nodded.

Zhuo Fan sighed, “Then I’ll go take a look outside the imperial capital. Gents, please see that Miss Shuang’er arrives at the Luo clan safely.”

“Ha-ha-ha, nothing to worry about.” Leng Wuchang and Zhuge Changfeng smiled.

Leng Wuchang frowned though, “Is Steward Zhuo going to fight his way out of the sealed imperial capital?”

“Ha-ha-ha, you’re quite shrewd. I’m not that stupid to give the emperor an excuse!” Laughing, Zhuo Fan’s right eye flashed golden and he poofed out of existence.

Leng Wuchang praised, “Zhuo Fan is a true freak, with freaky skills to boot. If he wants to leave town, no one will know.”

“Ha-ha-ha, so true. How else would you have suffered at his tricks?” Zhuge Changfeng nodded.

Leng Wuchang flushed.

He gave Huangpu Tianyuan a word, then fulfilled his promise of escorting Yun Shuang to the Luo clan with Zhuge Changfeng. While he was at it, he made sure to investigate the Yun clan and Luo clan’s ties.

He learnt that the High Priest left Yun Shuang in Zhuo Fan’s care, to even assist him.

Leng Wuchang and Zhuge Changfeng shared a look and realized the High Priest’s cause of death, [He crossed the line!]

What still eluded them though was why the High Priest was willing to give his life for the Luo clan?

“Oh, we’re here. Thank you so much for escorting me.” Yun Shuang bowed deeply.

The two returned the gesture, then Leng Wuchang asked, “Miss Yun Shuang, what will you be doing with the High Priest’s body?”

“Oh, as gratitude for His Majesty’s favor, grandfather will be laid to rest in the imperial cemetery!” Yun Shuang spoke, subdued.

Leng Wuchang sighed, “As it should be, although… Will the High Priest ever rest knowing his enemy will pose at his funeral all to look good in front of the people?”

“What?”

Yun Shuang shuddered, “Sir Leng, what did you say?”

“Oh, did I speak out too loud? Ha-ha-ha, sorry. I was only mumbling to myself. Just take it as if it never happened.” Leng Wuchang played the fool.

Yun Shuang frowned, “There’s no way. I clearly heard you say enemy. Do you know who killed my grandfather? Please tell me.”

Yun Shuang looked at him in tears, holding Leng Wuchang’s arm.

Leng Wuchang gave her a long look, but removed her hands with a sigh, “Forgive me, but I know nothing. It’s best if you ask Steward Zhuo.”

Leng Wuchang turned away, yet glee danced in his and Zhuge Changfeng’s eyes when they met, leaving with one final bow.

Yun Shuang just stood there dazed, muttering to herself, “Ask Steward Zhuo… Does he know who killed grandfather?”