Everything will be decided by Mr. Liang.
Wu Ying walked out of the pavilion, with no one to see him off.
Only to find Yuan Rui bringing another person up the mountain.
This person, he recognized!
"Han Ben?"
Wu Yingâs pupils contracted. Han Ben was one of the three Speed Ability Users sent by Phoenix Temple to deliver military notes.
He still remembered, the other two were called Monsoon and Wang Xiao. Back then, Monsoon also took out a Blast Arrow to trade with Mr. Liang.
"Why is he here?"
Wu Ying suddenly had a bad feeling.
This Han Ben was clearly sent by Phoenix Temple with a message. His appearance at Martial King Pavilion spoke volumes.
"Phoenix Temple wants to communicate with Martial King Pavilion!"
"Not good. Mr. Liang rejected the alliance with Martial King Pavilion. They might use this as an excuse to cooperate with Phoenix Temple."
Wu Yingâs mind was agile, and he immediately thought that if Phoenix Temple was contacting Martial King Pavilion, they would definitely contact Meihai Garden too!
This time he was truly anxious. The three major shelters were going to team up against Mr. Liang!
"No way, I must hurry back to report to Mr. Liang and request him to temporarily endure and first unite with Martial King Pavilion."
Worried, he quickened his pace.
Yuan Rui saw him walking out and immediately sneered, "Brother Wu Ying, why so fast? Come, let me introduce you. This is... how do they call you again?"
Han Ben expressionlessly said, "Han Ben."
"Oh, Han Ben, Brother Han, this is Brother Wu Ying from Fire Bamboo Forest."
"Haha, Brother Wu Ying, are you heading back already?"
Wu Ying gave Han Ben a deep look, then glanced at Yuan Rui, saying in a deep voice, "I have urgent matters, so I must leave now."
Without greeting them, he headed straight down the mountain. Reaching a shaded area, his figure suddenly flickered and vanished on the spot.
Yuan Rui squinted at the scene, "Oh, what kind of ability is this?"
Han Ben also observed it, frowning. He thought to himself that if he ever fought someone from Fire Bamboo Forest, heâd have to be cautious of this personâs sneak attacks.
Yuan Rui had the same thought, turned to Han Ben, and said, "Brother Han, letâs go."
Han Ben smiled slightly, not saying much to Yuan Rui. He knew this guy had a foul mouth and would quickly anger anyone.
He decided to ignore him.
The two entered Martial King Pavilion. Han Ben saw the elegant Zhuang Shuyuan and was momentarily dazed by her beauty. He quickly lowered his head, took out a folded old newspaper from his pocket, and said, "Our Boss Tu has a letter for Miss Zhuang."
Zhuang Shuyuan signaled Li Yuejin to take it.
Li Yuejin took the newspaper and handed it to Zhuang Shuyuan.
Zhuang Shuyuan was about to accept it but hesitated at the sight of the bloodstained newspaper.
"Is Tu Long looking down on me? Sending a dirty paper as a letter?" she asked coldly.
Han Ben was stunned and couldnât help saying, "Miss Zhuang, this is the best paper we have in the shelter. Paper is hard to come by now."
Zhuang Shuyuan paused, realizing this wasnât the big city but Yangshan.
Common A4 paper was now rarer than mutant beasts.
She suddenly frowned, realizing if Mr. Liang used paper so lavishly, he might have many resources.
She recalled Wu Meng describing Mr. Liangâs campâs luxurious decor.
And that Mr. Liang seemed to possess a Space Superpower?
Could he create an Alternate Space to store massive resources?
Suddenly, her heart raced.
If she could capture Mr. Liang, wouldnât that mean having a mobile warehouse?
Her eyes gleamed as she turned to Li Yuejin, "Teacher Li, please read it aloud for everyone."
Li Yuejin nodded, opening the letter written with some kind of creatureâs blood as ink.
The letterâs content wasnât different from the one to Li Yuefeng, mainly mentioning the disappearance of the Sea Tide red and white meat and the issue of the mineâs ownership.
Tu Long had arranged to meet Wu Meng at noon in Gouwu Pavilion.
Li Yuejin finished, surprised, "Did this Sea Tideâs red and white meat disappearance have nothing to do with Phoenix Temple?"
Han Ben quickly shook his head, "Nothing to do with us. Our boss is investigating it too. We guess itâs the work of Fire Bamboo Forest; only they donât respect the rules. Every year, the four shelters divide the coastline and donât touch each otherâs red and white meat."
His words were earnest.
Zhuang Shuyuanâs eyes flashed, raising her eyebrows, confirming he wasnât lying.
Her face darkened, "Mr. Liang really doesnât know his limits, huh."
"Does he think killing Tian Wei makes him Yangshanâs boss, untouchable?"
Han Ben lowered his head, keeping silent.
Zhuang Shuyuan sternly said, "Go back and tell Tu Long that Brother Meng will meet him at Gouwu Pavilion at noon."
"Yes, Miss Zhuang."
Zhuang Shuyuan waved to send him off.
Yuan Rui stepped forward, patting Han Benâs shoulder, "Letâs go, Brother Han. What are you waiting for? Hoping for breakfast?"
Han Ben felt awkward, shaking his head quickly, "Iâve eaten, Iâve eaten."
"Then go."
Han Ben quickly left, heading down the mountain to report back to Phoenix Temple.
In Martial King Pavilion, Zhuang Shuyuan was in a foul mood, "Mr. Liang really doesnât know his limits! Rejecting our alliance and even breaking the rules, taking the red and white meat from the Sea Tide early, heâs courting death."
Li Yuejin couldnât help saying, "Should we investigate the red and white meat issue further?"
Zhuang Shuyuan frowned, "I watched Han Ben. He wasnât lying."
Her ability involved lie detection.
Anyone lying before her couldnât escape her eyes.
This power also contributed greatly to Martial King Pavilionâs unison, as Wu Mengâs woman, helping her rule out traitors and manipulators.
Thatâs why she believed Han Benâs words.