Chapter 681 - Practicing Fist Techniques (1/2)
Chapter 681: Practicing Fist Techniques
Translator: Henyee Translations <i class="_hr">Editor: Henyee Translations
The officers were all too distressed to suddenly realize that the man they supported was a hidden mole
They were all nobles and were favored in their respective fa the Court Attendants Army was not only a duty for them but also a chance to network and establish connections with others
Although intrigue and collusion were a normal part of life here, they still valued honor and loyalty And once a clique was for it was rare
As a result, the four generals’ act, which included Gulun, of betraying the Co after Liroup of officers came without invitation There were fifteen of the the day They were the core of the clique, and there were over a hundred chiliarchs and centurions on the periphery of their organization Truly, they were a force that could not be trifled with in the Court Attendants Army
Azheba was usually their accepted leader but this time he appeared a bit quiet and the one stood out to speak was another chiliarch
The last officer in closed the tent flap The tent was so small that the fifteen officers could only stand in three roith the chiliarch standing in the very on King, he began to state his hopes “We are delighted to hear that the Dragon King is going to stand on Prince Duodun’s side With a great helper like the Dragon King, His Highness’s great cause can be expedited soon Since you are one of us noon’t beat around the bush The situation is critical at thecan draw his saber and aid us right away”
“What do youyou?”
“Gulun and the other three are obviously the culprits of the assassination of the former commandant We can never let thee ourselves now and then lead the loyal soldiers to His Highness in the Western Regions”
This was a desperate plan but the officers were full of confidence Everyone was looking expectantly at the Dragon King, including Azheba
Gu Shenwei looked down for athe plan and the invitation Then he looked up at the crowd and said, “Thank you for your trust, but unfortunately, I cannot draw my saber under these circumstances”
“Under these circuered back in shock The Dragon King’s refusal was really beyond his expectations
“The Dragon King agreed to assassinate the new commandant this afternoon…” The other officer was also confused and didn’t understand the difference between the two assassinations
Gu Shenwei explained, “The plan we discussed in the afternoon was an assassination and I’ aware But the plan now is actually a bloody ood at I aed with the cri half the Court Attendants Army into rebellion I am sorry to disappoint you”
The officers were indeed very disappointed The Dragon King’s saber was of great value in a son King while the others had already given hied to the latter “In that case, the Dragon King can just wait for the results We will still welcohness”
“With pleasure”
The chiliarch turned to squeeze his way out One of the officers whispered, “Beware of the Dragon King He may leak the news”
Azheba rushed to reply, “The Dragon King will not do such a thing, I promise”
The officers left one after another, and a faint murmur of discontent could still be heard as so didn’t keep Tuosai’s secret”
Liman stood still aardly for a ain, Gu Shenwei and Shangguan Ru were the only two left but the atmosphere this time was completely different
“You uan Ru said
“H to make it If Gulun is really theabout them before”
“How did you arrive at such a conclusion?” Shangguan Ru became more confused
“They invited a man on a life-or-death adventure but didn’t probe hiroup of people They th, but to ly, the news of the mutiny was revealed and what awaits the theuan Ru knew most of them quite well and could hardly believe that any of those officers would act treacherously
“Maybe, maybe not I only know that a rash uan Ru bit her lip and thought for a , “I have to warn them”
“You haven’t answered my question”
“What?”
“Did Wild Horse coh it wasn’t him, but his men As you said, it was just a ‘probe,’ and they hadn’t even offered any terms yet And just like you, I have to know the benefits before I can uan Ru ht eye and hurried away
Gu Shenwei didn’t understand how Shangguan Ru could still be so relaxed after he poured out his anger as if the three obstacles he had uan Ru had lied About Wild Horse, she had intentionally hidden soanized his thoughts Either way, he believed that Shangguan Ru would never conspire against him behind his back What he had to consider noas how to best protect hiuan Ru’s close contacts with the officers and the Azheba and his fellow officers’ visits were no secret in the caeneral situation
Old Man Mu stuck his head in and peeped inside the tent Seeing that Shangguan Ru was not there, he walked in gracefully and caluan Fei
The people in the ca so There was no fun to be had at all, so the two of the to rebel Won’t the Dragon King go and join in on the fun?” Old Man Mu clearly knew that that could not be done without involving the Dragon King