"What should we do?" Ji Bin gasped, "My father has already been captured, and we donât even know where heâs been held. Although Governorâs Office City seems secure for now, the citizens canât hold out forever. What happens when they perish? Wonât the city fall? Wonât the Yuan people be driven out of Governorâs Office Pass?"
"Arenât these concerns for the Yuan people to worry about?" The man in the mask chuckled, "After all, you are from Daxuan, do you truly wish to see your nation perish?"
"I donât care about the nation perishing; all I care about right now is what I should do." Ji Binâs face twisted menacingly, but he still managed to suppress his voice, "Once Governorâs Office City falls, Iâm left with no options but death... but I donât want to die." He no longer sought wealth and glory; he only wished to save his life.
"Then keep causing them trouble," the man in the mask said indifferently, "The infiltrator you planted in Gu Qinghengâs troops hasnât been uncovered yet, so make good use of that connection..."
"But whatâs the use of that guy surnamed Gu compared to the Crown Prince? Why..."
"Do you have someone by the Crown Princeâs side? Or can you arrange for someone to get close to him?" The masked manâs tone was full of disdain.
Ji Bin fell silent.
"Moreover, Gu Qingheng and his wife Yang Ruxin are formidable foes. Neutralizing them will mean the Crown Prince loses his left and right arms..."
Yang Ruxinâs eyes flashed. Gu Qingheng hadnât rooted out the traitor yet, probably because he expected to use him still? Such farsightedness.
"Why do I get the feeling that you bear a grudge against Gu Qingheng and Yang Ruxin?" Ji Bin fell silent for a moment, then suddenly realized something, "You coaxed my father into surrendering; you arenât planning to use me and my father to get rid of those two, are you?"
"I indeed have a grudge against those two," the masked man didnât try to hide it, "Dealing with them is much easier than dealing with a Crown Prince protected by a true dragon." He paused, "Moreover, itâs your fatherâs and your ambition that made you follow my plans, isnât it?"
"You..."
"Initially, your father was too confident, and thatâs how he got deceived by Li Zhaoru," the masked man snorted coldly, "Your father was captured by Gu Qingheng together with Li Zhaoru, so, you should hate them... Seeking revenge on Gu Qingheng is our common goal."
Ji Bin furrowed his brows.
"Besides, now that your father has been captured, things are more likely to go poorly for him, and the Yuan people surely have their doubts about your loyalty," the masked man continued, "If you want to turn the tables, you can only rely on me!"
"Fine, tell me what to do," Ji Bin weighed the pros and cons before nodding, realizing he had no other choice.
"Thisâadd this into the Gu Family armyâs drinking water," the masked man handed over a porcelain bottle, "Once those soldiers drink it, what can Dao Xuzi do about it?"
"Fine." Ji Bin nodded, "Last time, I should have just poisoned him with a bottle of poison..."
The masked man remained silent, turning around to leave.
But just as he turned around, his form suddenly halted, and then he quickly shot up into the air, swinging his hand to strike at something in the sky.
Ji Bin was stunned, not knowing what had happened, only to see a streak of white light flash by, then felt a sharp pain in his leg and suddenly found himself sitting on the ground with a thud.
Meanwhile, the masked man was tangled with a green silhouette in the air, initially dodging the attacks, but after several attempts, he clearly couldnât keep up, and then was bitten on the buttock by Xiaolun.