Chapter 316 - Poisoned (1/2)

Chapter 316: Poisoned Translator: Transn Editor: Transn

There could be nothing s, yet nothing else could make the citizens of Jade Citywas taking place after all that carnage in the city, they could not stop talking

Noas he sat on the back of his horse, even he could not spoil the grand ate a the procession They were stored in boxes made of ironwood, and even the most honest onlooker could not help but be envious

“I guess only the Dragon King would have the guts to rob the procession,” a youngAn oldman’s mouth with his hands

There werefa on both sides of the street, and the more experienced residents of Jade City could naturally spot the strangers easily

However, the curiosity of the people was getting stronger fro’s declaration of war towards the Meng fah Gu Shenwei never did openly declare ith the Meng family, everyone firmly believed that he was the master Yuzun), the counter attacks by the Meng fa ceremony No one could ree of news

Everyone in the croas voicing his or her opinion about the recent incidents, and the lookouts were busy trying to identify the dissenters In the end, they could only adainst the Golden Roc Fort and the Meng family were everywhere and it was an insurossip and analyses on the recent attacks

“When do you think the Dragon King will strike against the Meng’s residence in North City?”, asked so with intent It see family’s wounds

“Dream on Do you think he will enjoy continued success after only one successful strike? Let me tell you, the nu’s residence now could be evenfor the fool to fall into their trap”

“Well, he’s the Dragon King The way I see it, old Meng will suffer this ti would even be disrupted,” the speaker glanced carefully to his sides to see if anyone was observing hi in aunder the Tenth Young Master, and I’ve heard that… hehe… there was so on between the both of them”

Such inane talk was soon drowned in a torrent of rebuttals

“The Dragon King never left South City and he’s still sitting co the bride after she has consu would not dare to strike in North City, that’s if he wishes to continue with the peace negotiations Once he steps out of North City, he is within the territory of the Stone Castle More reason for him to not show up, isn’t it?”

The speaker who had exposed the ‘scandal’ was nearly drowned in the spittle fronant, he could not produce any evidence to support his clai Who knohat’s going on in the , he’s always full of tricks”

The long wedding procession snaked its way through the gates of North City, advancing towards the Stone Castle at the top of the ilance, and only a few had permission to follow the procession from behind

As such, it was only the perest news of the day

It was a stretch for thes, as they were following far behind, and the e was narrow With the addition of the Golden Roc killers providing security for the procession, it would be impossible for even the most dedicated person to rush up to the front

They were only a medium for the disturbance that followed As waves after waves of rumors started to trickle down to theht up and swayed by it

“Why has the procession halted?”

“Thehas happened, so has happened”

“Brother killer, in front of us…”

“Quick, look quickly, why are people running down fro on?”

“The wedding procession is under attack!”

“Who is leading the attack? Is it the Dragon King? It must be him!”

“No, no”

“No one attacked, but… Fifth Young Master Meng is dead”

Meng Mingshi+ thought that he would die at the hands of Shangguan Ru on their wedding night, but alas, he did not evenceremony

It was only until the next day when news of the entire incident that took place at the entrance to the Stone Castle traveled down to the city

There was a narrow stone bridge in front of the gates to the Golden Roc Fort, and according to customs, all who arrived on horseback had to disn of respect towards the Supre, it was also to ensure the safety of the visitor

When the procession arrived before the bridge, the guards dis seated on his saddle, nothis head and looked as sullen as when he just left the Meng’s residence

A personal attendant went up to him and tried to persuade hisMaster”

Little did he know that Meng Mingshi+ had arrived at a different place – the Gates of hell As the attendant touched hiently, his body sluures with close ties to the Meng fa Master was poisoned to death

However, there was not a single clue pointing to who did the poisoning