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Chapter 1235 - Chapter 1235 Chapter 528 Prohibition

Chapter 1235: Chapter 528: Prohibition Chapter 1235: Chapter 528: Prohibition “It seems that the Devil Lord has great schemes.”

Upon hearing Xiang Yan’s explanation, Xiang Qian nodded in agreement. The Devil Lord had not left yet, which corresponded with the strategists’ judgment–after all, kidnapping the city lord always indicated some larger plot.

However, the fact that he hadn’t left Chaochang didn’t mean they could capture him: “In the battle of South City, the Devil Lord Gou Chen killed A’Nan and Xiao Zhuang and was seriously injured. If he just hides in the passageway to recuperate, what should we do then?”

“How long can he hide in the passageway?”

Xiang Yan seemed very confident, “As a body art expert like him, the energy he needs daily while recuperating is almost comparable to that of a wild beast. How much food reserve can there be in the Spirit World Passage? Send all the scouts to grain shops and those making major transactions with unfamiliar faces-capture them, and within a few days, Gou Chen will have to show himself!”

…

The Xiang Family’s plan was completely unknown to Tang Luo, who was dining with his wife at the Wealth God Building.

The issue with the Divine Symbol had been resolved, and the threat of the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul had been discovered; he was curious to see if the Xiang Family had any more chances to uncover him.

Mother, mother~

The duck at the Wealth God Building was as succulent as ever, its delicious juices bursting in one’s mouth, the overwhelming taste enough to move one to tears.

Although one could fill the stomach with dirt, the refined folks of Longxi’s Pride still preferred such exquisitely crafted food, after all, there was hardly any activity closer to life itself than dining.

“Here, eat it all, don’t leave any leftovers.”

Yun Xiu smiled gently, pushing the remaining half duck towards Tang Luo and softly said.

“Isn’t this to your taste, duck not suited to your stomach?”

“I’m just full.”

“Are you worried about the upcoming transaction?”

“Mm…” Yun Xiu brushed her hair behind her ear, softly speaking, “Since yesterday, I’ve had this unease, feeling that this deal might go wrong. Perhaps the fake city lord isn’t so important in the eyes of the Xiang Family?”

Compared to the heritage of Yun Zu against the puppet city lord, Yun Xiu was very worried about this transaction, afraid that they might set a trap for Tang Luo.

“Relax.”

Within a moment, only a duck carcass remained on the plate. Tang Luo elegantly wiped his mouth and said, “The puppet city lord isn’t really that significant, but given the current special circumstances in Chaochang, if the Xiang Family is smart enough, they should understand what is most important. Frankly, I would rather they make some foolish moves; it could work out better for us.”

“But, could it be dangerous?”

When she was alone, she had never feared danger, but since being with Tang Luo, she had begun to worry frequently.

“Hmm, don’t worry, I will have Xiang Yan come alone for the transaction.”

Tang Luo comforted Yun Xiu, “My injuries have already healed now, and with the Spirit World Passage, there will definitely be no problems.”

This reassurance did not dispel the vague anxiety in Yun Xiu’s heart, but with things already at this point, all she could do was urge Tang Luo to be extra careful.

“Relax~”

Tang Luo waved his hand confidently, “Although my strength isn’t even in the top hundred in Xiehe, if it comes to scouting and deciphering ambushes, there are barely a few who could beat me.”

“So, Mr. Devil Lord, you are saying your judgment is among the top in Xiehe, huh?”

“Of course, if my judgment wasn’t good, how could I like you!”

“Pfft, smooth talker.”

…

Xiang Residence Gates

Two stone tigers leapt off their pedestals and charged into the residence, knocking over guards as they went.

After disturbing half of the front courtyard, the two stone tigers were blasted to pieces beside the lotus pond. When the chief guard examined the remains of the stone tigers, he discovered a scroll.

After picking it up, he dared not treat it lightly and handed it over to the strategy room.

“At noon on the seventeenth of March, in the northwest thatch hut on the Wilderness, Lord Yun Xiu will exchange the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul, and Gou Chen will respectfully welcome the Yanyun Grandmaster.”

Looking at the concise scroll, Xiang Qian’s heart, which had been hanging high, finally settled. In recent days, Wang Chang had been incessantly urging him, and he had been worried about not having a way to explain to the person on the Heavenly Patrol Boat. The appearance of the Devil Lord was most timely.

“Send this scroll to Mr. Wang Chang on Falling Cherry Island.”

After closing the scroll again, Xiang Qian handed the scroll to the Wind Media beside him. As soon as he issued the command, he noticed the Chief Strategist, Xiang Chong, hesitating to speak.

Struggling for a long time, unable to let go, Xiang Chong stopped the Wind Media who was already at the door and said to Xiang Qian, “Please reconsider, Ancestor. Now is not the suitable time to hand over the news about the Devil Lord to Wang Chang.”

“Hmm?” Xiang Qian could not believe that someone was brazenly defying his orders and asked coldly, “What do you mean?”

“Currently, to quell the discontent of Chaochang’s people, we must ask the Lord to take control. With Chaochang secure, external enemies will naturally find no opportunity and will be forced to retreat.”

Xiang Chong pointed out Yun Xiu’s importance: “If the scroll is handed over to Wang Chang, Wang Chang will not care about the Lord’s life and death and will definitely set a tight trap to capture the Devil Lord. If anything goes wrong, Chaochang will be in danger!”

“Are you teaching me how to handle affairs?”

“Xiang Chong dares not!”

“A mere woman able to affect the whole situation of Chaochang? You are unduly elevating her and looking down on our family!”

Xiang Qian said coldly, “Considering your loyalty, I will let this pass for now. But if there’s a next time, I will not be lenient!”

After scolding Xiang Chong, Xiang Qian turned to the Wind Media and said, “Immediately send the scroll to Falling Cherry Island, do not delay!”

…

The morning of the seventeenth of March

The dark confinement room’s restrictions were lifted.

Wearing the Gou Chen mask, Tang Luo lifted Xiang Lan out.

“You’ll be returning to Xiang Residence soon, is there anything you want to say?”

“You devil!”

Xiang Lan, with eyes red, glared fiercely at Tang Luo, her hair disheveled like a madwoman: “A mighty Devil Lord, bullying a weak woman with such means, aren’t you ashamed?”

“As long as you obey, this seed will not harm you in any way.”

Tang Luo’s tone was calm, completely unaffected: “This is a Spirit Seed containing all the insights of my physical techniques. It took a lot of effort to plant it in your body, a great blessing indeed.”

“A blessing?”

Whenever Xiang Lan recalled the lamb that had exploded into a blood mist right before her eyes, her spine chilled.

She feared death, even more, the terribly gruesome way of dying. Since the Spirit Seed was planted in her, she had not had a good night’s sleep.

Every time she closed her eyes, it was images of herself exploding into a bloody mist, waking up in shock immediately.

She could hardly imagine how the other could shamelessly call something that might claim her life at any moment a blessing.

Tired of explaining to Xiang Lan, Tang Luo pinched the back of her neck, knocking her unconscious, then gave a reassuring look to the worried Yun Xiu in the corner, and Tang Luo went alone with Xiang Lan to keep the appointment.

…

Northwest Wilderness

On the Desolate Hill overlooking the thatch hut, a Yin-Yang Array Diagram slowly rotated, completely concealing Wang Chang and his party’s presence.

Before the hut, Xiang Yan, wearing the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul, waited silently for the Devil Lord Gou Chen to walk into the trap.