C29 (1/2)
Everything was quiet.
No one had expected Zhang Yong to say such a thing.
Just then, Zhang Yong continued: ”As the Acting Village Chief, I did not discover all of these in time, leading to a disaster. This point, I cannot shirk my responsibility, so I gathered the few experts of the village and was about to prepare some countermeasures, in case something like this happens again.”
”That's right, I can prove it.”
A hunting party member pushed his way through the crowd.
”Village Chief Zhang had indeed gathered over ten people, including me, before the incense stick of time to come here and discuss countermeasures.”
Very quickly, another person stood out to testify.
The corner of Zhang Yong's mouth raised into a cold smile, he disdainfully swept a glance at Zhan Tianming, and recovered his composure: ”Alright, Zhan Tianming, you can scram now. ”Tomorrow is the day of your examination. I don't want to pursue your rude behavior just now, but if you dare to run away, I will definitely kill you with my own hands.”
”Then, throw your body into the Purple Cloud Mountain.”
Zhan Tianming glared at Zhang Yong.
”Zhang Yong, if I find out that Third Uncle of Wood's death and his disappearance are related to you, I will definitely kill you.”
With that, Zhan Tianming turned and left.
He had to leave.
Firstly, there was no proof that these two things were related to Zhang Yong.
Secondly, he discovered that Zhang Yong's strength was much stronger than he had imagined.
Right now, he simply had no way to deal with Zhang Yong.
Endure!
He had to hold back.
The surrounding villagers, after feeling extremely shocked and confused, finally regained their senses, and turned to look at Zhan Tianming's back who was walking further and further away. They were unable to say anything for a long time.
This man, was he really Zhan Tianming?
No one dared to believe it.
Linjiang City.
The largest bustling city in Lin Shangjun.
The County Prince Palace was situated in the middle of the Linjiang City, and looked like a huge powerhouse as it filled one-twentieth of the entire Linjiang City.
It was said that the servants in the manor were often lost.
One could imagine how big that area was.
Within the inner courtyard of the manor.
A woman in a white dress, with delicate eyebrows and a slightly contemptuous gaze, had a golden figure, with delicate skin that was rosy like cream that could be broken by the wind. Although she looked to be only 16 or 17 years old, she was already very slim and graceful.
”What?”
”It's already been ten days, and there's still no sign of that thief?”
”How did you idiots find people?”
Zongzheng Wanyou curled her watery red lips.
She was very angry.
The consequences were serious.
In front of him, a few astute and capable people dressed up like Martial Practitioner knelt on one knee with their heads buried in the ground, not daring to say a single word.
”County Princess, don't be angry.” Xiang Er advised.
Zongzheng Wanyou was so angry that she sat back down on her chair, pointed at the Martial Practitioner s kneeling in front of him and said: ”You guys, go and find more. If you can't find the person, then don't come back.”
”Yes sir!”
”Also, remember to capture him alive.”
”Yes sir!”
After the Martial Practitioner left, Zongzheng Wanyou gritted her teeth.
”Humph!” ”Stupid thief, you won't be able to run away.”
Thinking about Zhan Tianming, Zongzheng Wanyou was extremely angry.
They were both in the Royal Mansion.
In a certain courtyard, quiet and elegant, surrounded by green bamboo, stood a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothing. His hands were clasped behind his back as he raised his eyes to look at the bamboo forest.
He had a square face, thick eyebrows, and fierce eyes.
After hearing the old steward's report, the middle-aged man asked softly, ”Is there such a thing?”
The old butler nodded.
”This child Wanyou, her little temper has been broken by me.” The fine-clothed middle-aged man smiled as she shook her head.
”Your Highness, do we need to help in secret?” the old butler asked.
”No need, let her be.” The fine-clothed middle-aged man said.
The old butler was about to nod when he saw the middle-aged man change her mind: ”Wait a moment.” Housekeeper, we should check to see who caused Wanyou to be so angry. If that person had no enmity towards Wanyou, and Wanyou did not come to seek help, then we will pretend not to know. ”
”If there is any hostility …”
”Kill!”
”Yes, Your Highness.” The old butler bowed and left.
Zhan Tianming did not know about all these.