310 Enemies (1/2)

Chapter 310: Enemies

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The residents of Jade City and various forces were deeply shocked when they heard Dragon King had been attacked by an assassin while paralyzed on his bed.

Respondng to inquiries by those who werecurious or with ulterior motives, Fang Wenshi shot down the rumor seriously, ”There's no such thing. Dragon King is fine. How could he be paralyzed?”

However, for the past few days, the military counselor would conclude the negotiations early and return the Dragon King's residence in South City before dark. Hence, everyone knew that there was something wrong with Dragon King.

Indeed, Gu Shenwei could not get out of bed. His chest injury was minor and the state of his Internal Breath in his Dantian had also improved, but he could not move anything from waist down. The poison in the hidden weapon was the biggest problem. Although Lianye had driven out most of the poison, the little that remained was hard to remove.

Lianye felt that he had unintentionally caused Dragon King's injury and was deeply disturbed. Hence, he used his Internal Strength to heal Dragon King every day and refused to leave Dragon King's residence.

The injury would gradually recover but everyone was worried about whether Dragon King had the time.

The cloaked man who had escaped was a deadly threat. He knew better than anyone that Dragon King was vulnerable at this time and would probably come back again.

Tianshan Sect sent many swordsmen reinforcing Dragon King's residence with more than a hundred guards. It was sufficient to fend off an ordinary attack, but there were still loopholes that a real master could make use of.

Fang Wenshi suggested Dragon King move into the residence of the special emissary from the Central Plains in North City, but Dragon King declined. One couldn't bring weapons into North City. Hence, Dragon King would be a more precarious situation. North City could not hold off those who wanted to get rid of Dragon King.

Nothing much happened in the first two days. Shangguan Hong came upon invitation on the third day.

It was obvious that Shangguan Hong had not intented to visit Dragon King. He wore a thick and long cape as if he was a thief. He arrived at Dragon King's residence in the evening and looked around warily after he entered the house, as though there would be an ambush.

The others retreated. Shangguan Hong took off his hood and asked nervously, ”Why did you summon me? Aren't you revealing who I am?”

”I saved your life.” Gu Shenwei was propped up with a pillow and his tone was weak and old.

”Saved my life?” Shangguan Hong did not understand Dragon King's meaning.

”Lady Meng must have known that you were the one who leaked the secret. The reason why I summoned you was to remind her not to silence anyone, otherwise, I will disclose the secret.”

Shangguan Hong hummed in acknowledgment. He knew Dragon King was right, but didn't want to admit it. He asked, ”Will you disclose it?”

”If I am going to die, why would I keep the secret?”

Shangguan Hong seemed uneasy and paced up and down. He said, ”What do you want? Lady Meng will never let your two men off. She said that unless you gave her the secret manuscript, she struggle with all her might. Furthermore, both of us didn't have any evidence and you knew that the Lord listens to her.”

Gu Shenwei coughed feebly, ”I'm not worried. Tell Lady Meng that I'm living well. Otherwise, she wouldn't have a chance to struggle. I have already collected the evidence.”

”You have?” Shangguan Hong was startled.

Gu Shenwei stopped talking.

”That's all?” Shangguan Hong was even more nervous.

”Yes.” Gu Shenwei looked at Shangguan Hong. He suddenly asked, ”Did Zhang Ji get you to kill me?”

Shangguan Hong jumped and his face turned pale. He replied, ”No. Mr. Zhang said that he would want to meet you again if the opportunity arose. I ... I will take my leave if there's nothing else.”

Before Dragon King could reply, Shangguan Hong pushed open the door and left Dragon King's residence hurriedly. He was afraid the guards would stop him.

The talk was concluded hastily. Gu Shenwei stared at the door until he could no longer see Shangguan Hong's shadow.

Monk Lianye entered the room looking very serious.

”Does he look similar?” Gu Shenwei asked.

”Yes.” Lianye voice was a mixture of grief and fury and clenched his fist. ”I don't understand why it is him.”

”Although I didn't kill Master Lianhua, he died because of me. Shangguan Hong wanted to silence me, but he didn't dare to attack me. Hence, he pushed the blame to me. He hoped that Four Truths Temple and killers in the fort would erupt into a rage. Of course, this is my guess. Now, some people saw Master Hong leaving Dragon King's residence in one piece. So, you are now free to move around.”

”Amitabha.” Lianye bowed with his palms together. ”I will be back as soon as possible.”

”No. Don't come back. Shangguan Hong is the son of Supreme King. Great Snowmountain will not meddle in your personal grudges. Please come back after you have settled it.”

Lianye nodded solemnly. He turned around and left the house, disappearing into the twilight.

Gu Shenwei had doubts about the cloaked assassin who had appeared three days ago but had finally resolved his doubts when he met Shangguan Hong just now. He also understood the reason behind Lianhua's death.

Meng Yuzun, Lady Meng, Joy Pavilion and Wildhorse all wanted the Death Scripture. They didn't want Dragon King to die now. Golden Roc Fort and Governor had great influence. If they had sent assassins, it would not just be one person.

Lianhua's assassination was also very strange. He was slightly pedantic and would not have offended the various forces in Jade City. It seemed that the mastermind wanted to push the blame to Dragon King. However, he had been crushed by a censer and had his rice poisoned. Such killing methods were completely unlike those used by Dragon King.

Slave Qing was Shangguan Fei's steward. Gu Shenwei would think that the mastermind was Ninth Young Master, but he had some doubts. Shangguan Fei knew that Wildhorse would impersonate Dragon King. Why would he risk killing Lianhua before Wildhorse?

It was only until Lin Xiaoshan had said that Lady Meng had sent someone over to negotiate and Gu Shenwei blurted out Shangguan Hong's name, when he realized that his enemies were not only those powerful forces but also those insignificant nobodies.

Shangguan Hong was one of them. Gu Shenwei had gotten hold of his secrets in Shu-lik. He must have asked Zhang Ji for help after returning to Golden Roc Fort. Zhang Ji must be Dragon King's hidden enemy.

The teacher who had helped Slave Huan would never betray Golden Roc Fort for anonymous student.