Chapter 897: Discovery |
Previously, after capturing two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Great Trade Alliance, it was You Hongzhi True Monarch who placed them on that small hill.
Now, it's You Hongzhi True Monarch again, reaching out and summoning the two individuals over.
With a single wave of You Hongzhi True Monarch's hand, there was no direct contact with the two, yet he sent them in front of Shang Han True Monarch.
To others, this appeared perfectly normal.
No one objected to You Hongzhi True Monarch handling these matters; after all, he was the founder of this small group and had always been responsible for dealing with external affairs.
Meng Zhang had come forward to help this time, resolving their dilemma and gaining much goodwill from everyone.
However, no matter his prestige or level of trust, he couldn't compare to You Hongzhi True Monarch within the small group.
Meng Zhang's Deception Breaking Eye and Divine Sense failed to detect any anomalies. Still, the Spiritual Awareness from the Diviner was strongly warning him.
After reaching the Primordial Spirit stage, his divination techniques hadn't improved enough to deduce the level of Primordial Spirit individuals.
With the warning from his Spiritual Awareness, Meng Zhang discreetly raised his guard.
He also secretly informed Xu Mengying, whom he trusted, to be cautious and vigilant.
Although Xu Mengying didn't notice anything amiss, she chose to trust Meng Zhang and heightened her vigilance.
Yet, from beginning to end, nothing unusual occurred.
Shang Han True Monarch took over the two captured Primordial Spirit True Monarchs and exerted some effort to remove the restrictions placed on them.
Throughout the process, his face remained grim and silent.
The two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs were named Liao Yuan and Liao Xing, and they were related by blood.
The Liao Family was a powerful and numerous force within the Great Trade Alliance, dominating various affairs.
If it weren't for concerns about the Liao Family, Shang Han True Monarch would not have shown such patience and personally come to lift the restrictions.
During the process of releasing the restrictions, he meticulously examined them repeatedly, confirming that there were no hidden dangers on their bodies.
With You Hongzhi True Monarch releasing the captives, this matter came to a close.
Governor Zhang Wei could intervene to a certain extent, but there was little more they could do. All they could do now was return and wait for further news.From the information revealed by Meng Zhang earlier, it seems that Governor Zhang Wei is still on their side and won't let them suffer too much damage.
The Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of the Three Big Merchant Families, including the Great Trade Alliance, were the first to leave and flew down to the large city to assess the losses.
Guyue Shuyao and the others also followed suit and departed.
You Hongzhi True Monarch bid farewell to the small group and Wen Dong True Monarch before leaving as well.
Meng Zhang informed everyone that he had something to discuss with Wen Dong True Monarch and needed to stay temporarily.
Xu Mengying looked at Meng Zhang curiously but didn't say anything.
Despite his prior warnings, nothing unexpected happened.
Now, he was going to communicate with Wen Dong True Monarch, which surely meant something was going on.
Once most of the people had left, the scene was left with only Meng Zhang, Wen Dong True Monarch, True Monarch Crossing Blade, and three Inspection Emissaries.
Meng Zhang remained patient, waiting quietly until the three Inspection Emissaries approached and paid their respects to Wen Dong True Monarch before slowly getting close to them, flattering and currying favor.
Shui Ling True Monarch and True Monarch White Crow had received orders from the Governor's Mansion to come here and prevent a major battle from breaking out.
It was only when Wen Dong True Monarch arrived that this matter was completely resolved.
As for the subsequent developments, it was not something they could know at the moment.
After Wen Dong True Monarch patiently dismissed the three Inspection Emissaries, Meng Zhang flew up to him.
Having waited for quite some time, Wen Dong True Monarch knew Meng Zhang must have something important to discuss and went straight to the point.
Meng Zhang hesitated for a moment, considering that Wen Dong True Monarch had risked his life and devoted many years to the Dali Dynasty, which should make him trustworthy.
Although True Monarch Crossing Blade had betrayed his friend, Red Pig True Monarch, from the perspective of the Dali Dynasty, he was a loyal and trustworthy subject.
Therefore, Meng Zhang no longer hesitated and directly expressed his hidden concerns.
He suspected that someone had tampered with the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs Liao Yuan and Liao Xing.
These two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Great Trade Alliance were captured by them, so if any foul play was involved, the culprit would likely be among their ten Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
By admitting his own shortcomings, Meng Zhang made Wen Dong True Monarch have to take his words seriously.
When the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs were released, they were personally examined by Shang Han True Monarch, and he confirmed that there were no issues.
It's worth noting that Shang Han True Monarch, like Wen Dong True Monarch, is a mid-stage cultivator of the Primordial Spirit, and his experience and knowledge surpass Wen Dong True Monarch.
If it were someone else saying these things, Wen Dong True Monarch might have dismissed them as nonsense.However, having known Meng Zhang for many years and understanding his character, Wen Dong True Monarch knew he wasn't the type to deceive with grandiose claims.
Wen Dong True Monarch fell into a moment of silence.
If it were someone else, with the idea of avoiding unnecessary trouble, they might easily brush this matter aside.
Wen Dong True Monarch was an experienced official and a loyal subject of the Dali Dynasty.
If the Liao Family brothers had indeed been tampered with and caused any future trouble, the Great Trade Alliance would certainly not let it go easily.
In that case, if a storm were to arise, the Great Trade Alliance would not easily spare the local cultivation forces.
As the Governor of the province, Zhang Wei naturally couldn't remain indifferent, as he was responsible for stabilizing the provincial situation.
If things escalated, even leading to a major conflict, it would undoubtedly cause immense damage to the Jiuqu Province.
Wen Dong True Monarch was often tactful in his dealings, but fundamentally, he was a responsible person.
True Monarch Crossing Blade, on the other hand, had an outspoken personality.
Wen Dong True Monarch hadn't spoken yet when True Monarch Crossing Blade took the initiative and said he would go and remind Shang Han True Monarch.
Wen Dong True Monarch stopped him.
Shang Han True Monarch had checked thoroughly earlier and found no anomalies. Even if they went to remind him and have him recheck, the result would likely be the same.
Moreover, the person who acted so covertly to manipulate the Liao Family brothers, even deceiving the experienced Shang Han True Monarch, was not a common individual.
To be cautious, they decided to visit Zhang Wei, the Governor, and request his personal intervention.
After saying this, Wen Dong True Monarch, accompanied by Meng Zhang and True Monarch Crossing Blade, flew towards Jiuqu City.
Throughout the conversation, he never asked Meng Zhang how he discovered the tampering on the Liao Family brothers.
Every Cultivator almost certainly had their secrets. The Cultivation World held numerous mystical techniques, and who knows what undisclosed investigation methods Meng Zhang possessed.
Meng Zhang didn't elaborate, and Wen Dong True Monarch didn't press further.
Forcing someone to reveal their secrets might offend them or even turn them into enemies, and such mistakes were not something an experienced individual like Wen Dong True Monarch would easily make.
He only needed to know that Meng Zhang was trustworthy, and what he said was reliable, and that was enough.
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