“Such a big mess, why are we only finding out now?!” Inside a humble house in Tianyuan City, several burly men stood before a table.
The candlelight flickered, illuminating the dim room.
On the wooden table, a white paper letter was unfolded. Everyone's eyes fell on the paper, and their expressions were somewhat unsightly.
No one would have thought that the dignified Heavenly King of Taicang would be assassinated.
The turmoil outside Tianyuan City was too rapid, and they had not received any news.
“We've been lurking for so long, who exactly caused this? It even caused such a big commotion!” The burly man in the center of the group said coldly.
“Once we are exposed, the entire Taicang will definitely have no place for us to stand!? Wasn't it agreed that we would wait for an opportunity? Why act so hastily?”
“Chihou, we can't be blamed for this. It was the Holy Fire Sect that provided the information.”
“Pa!”
Before he could finish speaking, with a loud slap, someone screamed and fell to the ground.
“The Holy Fire Sect provided the information, huh. I think you've been in Tianyuan City for too long, and your brains have gone bad.” The burly man said fiercely. “Bai Wang has been supporting you for so long, is this how you repay him? Not only have you buried our elite soldiers hidden in Tianyuan City, but you've also allowed important people to be captured.”
“You still want to subvert Tianyuan City with just your abilities? You must be dreaming.”
After the burly man finished speaking, the room was silent.
Everyone present remained silent, lowering their heads and staring at the table.
Just as Chihou said, staying in Tianyuan City for many years had indeed worn away their fighting spirit. Here, there was wealth and glory, fine clothes and sumptuous food, and they could easily obtain a life above others.
Wasn't this kind of life better than fighting alien races on the desolate border? Who would want to return to the days of licking blood from the edge of a knife and sleeping in the desert? Who wouldn't like to sleep with a soft, fragrant woman every day, without worrying about external attacks?
After staying in this prosperous Tianyuan City for a long time, they were no longer willing to do those head-dropping things.
“In short, it's useless for me to say anything now. But that person must be rescued. Otherwise, if Bai Wang's plan is exposed, we will surely die.” The burly man's tone softened slightly, and he looked at the others and said.
The person who was captured was a marquis under Bai Wang, and it involved matters concerning Bai Wang's plan. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, they definitely could not give up.
After the men finished speaking, their voices gradually faded away.
After a long time, the small courtyard returned to silence.
… …
In Xue's mansion, Jiang Wen and Jiang Wenji sat side by side. They looked at Xue, who was sitting in the main seat, and both revealed different expressions.
After the two returned to Tianyuan City, Xue sent someone to pick them up for the appointment. Jiang Wen naturally agreed, and Jiang Wenji had no objections.
Jiang Rong, who happened to come to Xue's mansion, curiously looked at Jiang Wen. She had also heard about the assassination of the Heavenly King. She grabbed Jiang Wen and secretly asked, “Was it really that dangerous at that time?”
After hearing her words, Jiang Wen weighed it for a moment and still told Jiang Rong about the situation.
After all, Jiang Rong could be considered an acquaintance with him, and it was okay to tell her about this matter.
After hearing Jiang Wen's words, Jiang Rong's face showed regret. She carefully looked at Jiang Wen and patted her chest.
“How come I didn't encounter such an exciting thing?” Jiang Rong said with a sigh.
“Exciting?” Jiang Wen looked at Jiang Rong speechlessly. “Do you also like to join in on this kind of thing?”
“Of course.” Jiang Rong smiled. “Back when I went to the royal capital, I encountered alien races robbing merchant roads, and I fought with those alien races, which allowed me to take many lives.”
“You even have this kind of experience.” Jiang Wen was shocked by Jiang Rong's behavior. To be able to fight alien races at such a young age, this little girl is not simple.
Just as they were talking excitedly, they saw Xue walking up to them.
She looked at Jiang Wen with a calm expression: “There will probably be some things happening tonight. If there's nothing else, stay in the mansion.”
“What's the matter? What happened?” Jiang Rong curiously leaned over.
Jiang Wen patted Jiang Rong's head, and then smiled: “This time, the Heavenly King was attacked, and Wuliang Marquis and the Imperial Guards have captured some people. These people's identities are not simple, and the people behind them will definitely not give up. No matter how dangerous it is, they will rescue the people.”
“So something is still going to happen today?” Jiang Rong asked in surprise.
“Naturally.” Xue nodded.
“Since they don't give up, then let them give up completely.”
After Jiang Wenji finished speaking, Jiang Rong clapped her hands and cheered. Xue and the others discussed it in detail and arranged the ambush plan.
Afterwards, everyone left the mansion and dispersed. Xue held the Imperial Guards and was one of the Four Holy Marquises. Naturally, she had to escort the prisoners to the royal city.
The luan carriage she was riding in passed by a pavilion on the way back to the royal city. Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and a large cart in the procession had its curtain lifted, revealing a person in purple clothes with their hands and feet tied up.
After the wind passed and the curtain fell, the passers-by who were watching from the pavilion hurriedly left.
It was also on that day that the security in the royal city suddenly increased a lot, and even the Imperial Guards in Tianyuan City had stationed near the Heavenly Prison in the royal city.
Officials who passed by in front of the royal city also left in a hurry, fearing that something would happen if they stayed for too long.
And above the Heavenly Prison in the royal city, several people sat in the pavilion. Xue and Jiang Wen were all there, quietly watching every move of the Heavenly Prison while holding tea.
“Are you sure they will come tonight?” Xue asked, sitting at the table.
“This is a natural thing. It's impossible not to save people, and it can even be said that they will definitely come to save or kill.”
Jiang Wenji confidently drank a cup of tea and sat aside, smiling as she looked at Jiang Wen.
And on the side, a person was wearing white armor, holding a Fangtian halberd. A long knife was tied to his waist, and a large bow was carried on his back.
His long hair was tied up, and his eyes were like a tiger, also a kind of majestic person.
It is said that those who are good at using the Fangtian halberd are all heroic people. If they have no confidence, how dare they use it.
“This place is the main gate. Ordinary people think that the main gate is heavily guarded. In fact, the side gates and both sides are the heavily guarded areas. Those people have been able to lurk in Tianyuan City for so long, and there is no shortage of talented people among them. They will definitely see the tricks.”
“If we are too foolish in our defense, it will make those people suspect whether there is a trick in the Heavenly Prison.”
“If it is clearly strict and secretly strict, but in reality not strict, even the most intelligent people will be fooled.” Jiang Wenji said, with a look of reminiscence.
“I was also fooled by this trick back then.”
