Chapter 219 - Back to the City (1/2)

Chapter 219: Back to the City

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Gu Shenwei guessed that the seeds of betrayal were probably planted when Shangguan Fa sliced off one of his Eighth Son’s paled king but not a “one-handed king” After losing his palhest position in the castle There seemed to be only two roads ahead of hile or find an alternative way out

History often operated in cycles Shangguan Fa had cruelly eliminated all of his competitors yet was unable to be equally hth Son’s future had hit a dead end, and keeping the latter alive was et

Based on the snippets of private conversation he overheard frouan Nu had long been acquainted with Zhong Heng, and had decided to cross over to the Central Plain’s side through the co killer was extreher, and Zhong Heng even had to feign death in order to evade theMaster choose such a fallen officer to be his backer?

Everyone in Jade City had their secrets, and so Gu Shenas not overly concerned All he needed to knoas that Golden Roc Fort was going to suffer a heavy blow, and that the knives of the Central Plain would begin with one of the Suprepin was an i family of North City, was one of the Stone Castle’s pillars His death would cause an upheaval throughout the entire Western Region

Gu Shenwei’s opportunity for revenge was right here

When in the big ca Heng and Shangguan Nu It was only until he convoyed the fleet to Golden Roc Fort that he was able to relax slightly For the ti any witnesses

Gu Shenas, however, slower than the spread of rumors this time The news of Master Wei’s murder had already disseminated to every corner of Jade City

Before the Iron Mountain Flag entered the city gate, a stir had already started Hundreds of people flocked to have a look because, according to the rupin

“It took place in the territory of Iron Mountain”

“The governor was on bad terpin”

“It was all because of money”

…

Because of the vicious spread of rus practically beseeched the killer Yang Huan to deliver the gifts to Golden Roc Fort on their behalf Without even entering the city, they swiftly hurried back to the big capin

The closer it was to Jade City, the erated the rumors were Naturally, Golden Roc Fort itself could not escape suspicion

“Who’s Bighead Kingpin? He’s just a pawn in thelike this?”

“ItMaster She’s certainly very cruel, and even eneration It’s just that people like her and find her useful… Forget it, I shan’t say any all of the possibilities, everyone would add the same final comment, “Those fifty beauties are such a pity This is Jade City’s loss Bighead Kingpin is too ruthless”

The gifts were left at the eastern city gate, where they awaited inspection before being delivered by the guards to the northern city gate Gu Shenwei had not dismounted his horse when Xu Xiaoyi squeezed his way out of the crowd and came forth His last hope was shattered when he saw that Brother Huan was alone, and thus he could not help but burst into loud sobbing He had ied herrarely had a chance like this to feel the sentiood friend He shi+fted close to Gu Shenwei and muttered, “He’s very sad”

Gu Shenwei did not reveal the truth, nor did he allow Xu Yanwei to show her face This was a matter which had to be kept strictly confidential He had repeatedly explained to Xu Yanwei that because she was the only survivor with first-hand information, she would certainly be killed if she was found out

He did not tell her, however, that the first person anted to silence her was himself

He returned to Kun Society, where, upon seeing hiuan Ru said was, “He deserved to die” She did not have the resolve to kill, and thus was glad that someone else had done the job on her behalf

However, because she had been busy assigning tasks, she did not pay close attention to the matter and heard few ruuan Ru proudly boasted, “Everyone is terrified and wants to hire a bodyguard This has been good for us I’ll be able to return the taels of silver to you in less than a year if this goes on”

Shangguan Ru see to her personality of bygone days Gu Shenwei only found out that this was a false front after heMaster would often sit in a daze alone at night as if she was considering some issue Sometimes, she would ask ht?”

However, this was an advantage as far as encouraging Tenth Young Master to return to Stone Castle in advance was concerned All that Maid Lotus needed was a suitable opportunity

Gu Shenwei had come back this time with many new secrets albeit he did not tell any one of them to Maid Lotus It was not because he did not trust her, but because he felt that theseto do with her and thus there was no need to drag her into theifts up the mountain, Gu Shenwei remained for less than a day in the Stone Castle and i respects to Luo Ningcha He was afraid that Lady Meng would sus which he would not be able to explain clearly

Gu Shenwei recocha and asked the latter to take good care of the slave Luo Ningcha had a stomachful of concerns she wanted to confide in the “conspiracy teacher”, and was very displeased when she could not do so “Where did Bighead Kingpin purchase this little goblin from? She doesn’t look like a proper person at all, and you want to ood care of her”

What needed to be said had already been said It would be up to Xu Yanwei’s own ability whether she could win the favor of thebeside Luo Ningcha could perhaps offer her sonaled to Xu Yanwei to exit the roocha understood this tacitly and also ordered herup Maid Cui’s ears

“Honestly, was that girl your… lover?”