Chaotic World Book
Chapter 411 - 400 When Tang Wanju Doesn’t Date

Chapter 411: Chapter 400 When Tang Wanju Doesn’t Date

In this situation alone, Tang Wanju and the furious Yang Jingxiu could have killed Wang Daozhong and Cai Wenque over ten times. Inside the Yang Family compound, a shout from outside was enough to besiege them completely, sealing both of their fates.

But Wang Daozhong made a move that Zhao Changhe greatly admired.

He swiftly dodged Zhao Changhe’s chop and approached the spot where Yang Jingxiu was attacking Cai Wenque. Suddenly, he thrust his sword toward Cai Wenque’s back.

Cai Wenque was already no match for Yang Jingxiu and was desperately hoping for Wang Daozhong’s help when he got unexpectedly stabbed in the back by his own master. How could he dodge that?

The longsword pierced right through his neck, severing his throat.

At the same time, Tang Wanju’s sword was also positioned at Wang Daozhong’s neck.

With his eyes wide open in difficulty, Cai Wenque turned his head to look at Wang Daozhong. Meaningless syllables came from his throat just before he dropped to the ground, dead without closing his eyes.

Completely ignoring the sword Tang Wanju had at his neck, Wang Daozhong pointed angrily at the body of Cai Wenque, "Traitor, how dare you tamper with poisons, contaminate my family’s treasure, and sow discord between the Wang and Yang families! You deserved to die!"

Yang Jingxiu sheathed his sword, standing coldly silent as he watched.

Wang Daozhong saluted with his hands, "Brother Yang, this was the villain’s conspiracy. You know my family’s Mystic Light Mysterious Soil, it’s genuinely divine and flawless. I don’t know how this traitor concocted a poison that triggered this reaction, but I hope Brother Yang sees the truth and doesn’t fall for this scoundrel’s plot."

With this statement, the issue became quite troublesome.

Having Cai Wenque, who ostensibly had no ties with their family, execute this plan was intended to avoid backlash. Outwardly, the Wang Family had offered their greatest treasure to cure the Yang Family, a most noble act. If there wasn’t a justified public reason for his execution, it would put the Yang Family in an awkward position with the masses.

It also gave the Wang Family a pretext to mobilize troops for retaliation. Did Yang Jingxiu really want his clan on the frontlines of an all-out war?

Perhaps fearing Langya Wang wasn’t the main concern, yet with such broad implications involved, Yang Jingxiu needed time to think; his expressions fluctuated.

Moreover, Zhao Changhe found it difficult to use his old tactic of attacking in the presence of the family head, forcing the Yang Family into a war. The dynamics in Central Earth were not like the Northern Border, and Yang Jingxiu was not Ba Tu; he might not be coerced into an uneasy collusion and aggravating him could drive him to rebel, gaining nothing but a bad reputation.

In the somewhat stagnant atmosphere, Tang Wanju slightly smiled, bright as spring flowers, "Sorry, although the Grand Commandant is a direct victim, this is an Imperial major case, not a matter for private court."

With swift movements, she pressed the acupoints all over Wang Daozhong’s body, "Plotting to assassinate the Imperial Grand Commandant and steal another’s treasure, as a major suspect, Lord Fenhai, you should be taken back to the Demon Suppression Department for a thorough investigation."

Wang Daozhong shouted angrily, "Tang Wanju, you..."

His speech was cut off as his mute acupoint was pressed.

Tang Wanju suddenly whistled loudly, and not long after, reports came from outside from the descendants of the Yang Family, "Family Head, Marquis of Wuping has arrived."

Both Yang Jingxiu and the acupoint-disabled Wang Daozhong drew a sharp intake of breath.

Marquis of Wuping, Qin Dingjiang, ranked eighteenth on the Earth List, Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppression Department, and Chief of the Major Case Department; during Tang Wanju’s absence from the Capital, he was responsible for the operations of the Capital’s Demon Suppression Department.

When did he silently arrive in Hongnong?

Tang Wanju spoke calmly, "Actually, I secretly ordered the Marquis of Wuping to come here. Not really to escort a suspect... I had him stationed outside the mansion, so if anyone tried to flee upon their plan failing, we wouldn’t be caught unprepared. Given the situation involves the Earth List, the Demon Suppression Department is short-staffed, it’s quite a strain for Marquis of Wuping to rush here from the Capital, fortunate nothing was in vain."

Wang Daozhong remained silent.

Of course, it wasn’t in vain. Having the backing of someone from the Earth List for the escort made it nearly impossible to stage a jailbreak on the way... unless Wang Daoning personally intervened. But at this moment, Wang Daoning wasn’t aware this plan had failed; by the time he found out, the prisoner would have been taken all the way to the Capital...

Were it not for his mute acupoint pressed, Wang Daozhong would have really loved to curse.

All his focus had been on dealing with Zhao Changhe, forgetting that before Zhao Changhe’s rise, the most dreaded individual in all of Great Xia, besides Xia Longyuan, was this person.

Not only had he seen through the problem and acted to stop Cai Wenque, but he had also preemptively blocked any potential retreats—which could also be interpreted as securing reinforcements. The moment she was at a disadvantage inside, another person from the Earth List would assist her.

When her mind wasn’t on love... From the moment she intervened, this whole affair was destined to fail.

What in the hell was I thinking about Zhao Changhe for... So was Zhao Changhe’s presence merely meant to distract me?

An elderly man entered slowly, paying his respects to Tang Wanju and Yang Jingxiu before smilingly lifting Wang Daozhong, "It’s been a long time, Lord Fenhai. Shall we take a walk together?"

Tang Wanju smiled, "Now that matters here are settled, I must head south and cannot be detained. As for the affairs of the Demon Suppression Department, I’ll leave them in the care of Uncle Qin."

Qin Dingjiang smiled and said, "Fair enough. There are a lot of matters to attend to, so it’s not suitable to stay away from the Capital for long. I’ll be heading back now. Take care on your journey south."

Tang Wanju bowed, "Thank you for your efforts, Uncle Qin."

As Qin Dingjiang left with Wang Daozhong in tow, Yang Jingxiu sighed softly, "It’s all thanks to the Chief’s planning, Yang... here expresses his gratitude."

Tang Wanju smiled slightly, "It’s not all my own planning. Yangyang helped a lot with gathering intelligence."

Cui Yuanyang raised his hand, waving and then jumped, "I was the one who played with the mud too!"

Tang Wanju grinned, "Yes, Yangyang is the most awesome."

Yang Jingxiu shook his head, smiling wryly.

"Furthermore..." Tang Wanju’s beautiful eyes turned toward Zhao Changhe, speaking softly, "If the Wang Family had resolved the Sword Spirit issue, it would possibly be how they resolved it, as Changhe told me."

Yang Jingxiu said, "I would like to hear more."

"Changhe mentioned that the Wang Family was infiltrated by a mysterious group called the ’Sea Race,’ which could potentially control people silently. If the Wang Family could resolve the Sword Spirit issue before others, it might be related to this. With this information, when I saw Wang Daozhong pull out the Mystic Light Mysterious Soil, I was pretty much able to guess their intentions."

Zhao Changhe bowed slightly toward Yang Jingxiu, "I’m ashamed, senior shouldn’t blame me for not speaking up... I had speculated about this long ago, but speculation is just speculation, without any solid evidence. It’s one thing to discuss baseless matters with Wanju, but quite another to discuss them with you, for fear of seeming to sow discord and behaving maliciously."

Yang Jingxiu waved it off, "It’s all right. Young Master Zhao is prudent, and it’s I who am ashamed for suspecting Your Highness and the Chief."

Zhao Changhe, "..."

Why was he being addressed as ’Your Highness’ again...

Everyone was relaxed and polite, except for Huangfu Qing, who wore a stern face and didn’t utter a word.

This was what you all were whispering in your secret communications, huh? And you didn’t tell me!

Do you think I’m with the Four Symbols Sect and allied with the Wang Family, so it shouldn’t be revealed lightly? The Wang Family is nothing. You’re also from the Four Symbols Sect. This act is for the Four Symbols Sect to handle the Yang Family, and you forgot, right!

Your reward is gone.

Tang Wanju’s gaze swept over Huangfu Qing, her eyes seemingly profound, but she said nothing.

That trace of negative energy quelled as though it were a minor feat...

The negative energy was concealed, not appearing strong on the surface, and with Huangfu Qing standing right beside the sword, it would have been easy for him to intervene with a quick reaction, not requiring much skill. None of those present, including the victim Wang Daozhong, might have sensed anything amiss. But if one already suspected her to be the Vermilion Bird, it looked somewhat problematic.

This kind of negative energy that qualified to invade the Sword Spirit, even if not strong, is relatively speaking, wouldn’t ordinary people need to react and resist? Yet this person scattered it effortlessly, like playing.

Vermilion Bird Fire is indeed the nemesis of cold negative energy.

Of course, this isn’t conclusive proof, but it was enough for Tang Wanju to make a decision. You say the fire of a Winged Fire Snake could do it? Whether others believe it or not, Tang Wanju didn’t buy it. Too many coincidences are not coincidences.

But what to say about this, she truly stood by her side and helped...

Strange feeling, this...

No, did Zhao Changhe really conquer the Vermilion Bird???

Both women were lost in thought; on the other side, Yang Jingxiu and Zhao Changhe were hitting it off well, "Your Highness, what is this Sea Race and where do they come from? Why have we never heard of them? Could they be a small group living in the sea? They shouldn’t possess such abilities..."

"It’s unlikely. I suspect they are an Ancient tribe. Perhaps there’s an Ancient Secret Realm beneath the sea where they hide, plotting schemes," Zhao Changhe said, "There are quite a few ancient life forms doing this, like the shadow behind Maitreya that the senior saw... The Sea Race might be one of them. For specifics, I don’t know much more than anyone else... Even the supposed control is still just a speculation, it might not be their method."

"Judging from the negative energy just now, it should be close," Yang Jingxiu turned, his gaze frigidly fixed on Doctor Lu who collapsed nearby.

A mere doctor with a few levels of Mystical Gate had been terrified into paralysis amidst the combat of Earth List and Human List fighters, still not having recovered his senses...

Crouching beside him, Zhao Changhe showed a teeth-baring smile, "This doctor... you might not know other secrets of the Wang Family, but as the most famous doctor under their command, you must be most familiar with the Sea Mud. Could you explain a bit?"

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PS: The middle school exams are over. Why do we still have this backward system of filling out preferences based on estimations? It’s disgusting.