Chapter 1015: Chapter 808, Determining the Level 18 Professional Chapter 1015: Chapter 808, Determining the Level 18 Professional The Second Prince was still in the city.
Wu Heng wanted to ask, if they said they didn't know where the Second Prince was, how could they be sure he was in the city?
But the words came to his lips, and he swallowed them back.
Why it wasn't important, as long as he got this piece of news, that was enough.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and continued to ask the third question,
“Who are the 'masters' you speak of?”
The body fell silent and then said, “They include members of the Secret Cultivation Hall and some high-level professionals gathered through various means.”
Wu Heng frowned and re-examined the body.
The members of the Secret Cultivation Hall had their own secrecy mechanism–if any related information was asked, it would cause the body to collapse and directly end the Wenshi state.
This had been verified during several previous interactions.
It now seemed that just mentioning the three words “Secret Cultivation Hall” wouldn't touch upon the secrecy causing the collapse.
He confirmed the body had no issues.
Wu Heng changed the subject and continued to ask, “How many professionals above level 18 are there in the city?”
The body answered, “I know of a total of six.”
Damn, this city is really full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons, six level 18 professionals, no wonder it has driven the Crown Prince to conspire with the Evil Cult.
It's quite possible they could make a comeback to the Royal City and replace the Crown Prince.
There was one last question, he asked, “List the locations of these level 18 professionals.”
The body fell silent once more and then answered, “The Commander is stationed in the Commander Mansion, the Intelligence Minister is in the building behind the city hall, three professionals are stationed in the Prince Mansion, and one person is following Clifford.”
This name, Clifford, referred to the Second Prince.
It seems that the body didn't hold as much respect for this Second Prince as one would have imagined.
With the five questions asked, the body lay back down.
The Wenshi ended, and Glenda said, “It seems that this Prince is not as simple as we thought.”
As they had pushed through Lundham City, Wu Heng and the others all considered the Second Prince not very capable.
If so many level 18s joined the battle,
The tide of battle was very likely to turn.
But it also showed that the Crown Prince had pushed him hard–so many level 18s in the city had to create a false Prince Mansion.
“Yes, those who can compete for the throne are not simple,” Wu Heng said.
Following that, Glenda's gaze turned to another male body, “Are we going to question this one?”
“Let's ask; the man is dead anyway.” Wu Heng once again released “Communicate with the dead,” and the body sat up.
With a total of five questions, Wu Heng rapidly posed them once again.
The identity of the body was that of an official under the Minister of Political Affairs, who after being promoted, had to make time in the evenings to accompany the other.
Sounded like the ancient version of the unspoken rules of the workplace.
As for the secrets of the city, or the Second Prince's location and some information on high-level professionals, there wasn't much intelligence to be had.
He was an innocent victim dragged into this affair.
Both bodies were now fully questioned.
Wu Heng carefully wrapped up the bodies again and sat back down in the chair.
Glenda asked, “What's the plan now?”
Bella and Xiao Xiao also looked over.
Wu Heng pondered for a moment and said, “It's not without gains, at least we know the identities and locations of these level 18 professionals.”
Glenda looked at him, “Are you planning to strike at these level 18s first?”
“If the opportunity arises, we can try,” Wu Heng said.
Whether to take action and eliminate a few high-level professionals was still a matter of timing.
Actually, an attack on the Prince Mansion could provide good cover.
If he took action, it was very possible it would be blamed on those people, and not tied to Lundham City or himself.
“It will be difficult for you to come into contact with those people in the identity you're currently playing,” Glenda continued.
“Don't rush, let's take it slow.”
Splash splash~!
While they were talking, the sound of dense footsteps and weapons clashing came from outside the door.
Their conversation abruptly stopped; Xiao Xiao flew straight through the wall to take a look, then hurriedly flew back in, “Uncle, the city guard is here, there are a lot of them.”
The Guard Team coming here at this time.
Had they blown their cover?
That shouldn't be the case, not to mention they had been secretive.
Even if there was an investigation, it's implausible they could have been found so quickly.
After gathering up the Minister's belongings in the room, he spoke softly, “Get ready; if there's any trouble, we'll just fight our way out.”
“Okay, Uncle,” Xiao Xiao said.
Bella and Glenda also nodded in agreement.
Bang bang bang~!
The sound of violent knocking on the courtyard gate began.
Glenda, controlling the possessed body, went over and opened the door a crack, only to see a large group of fully armed guards outside.
Before they could ask,
The guard captain said, “The Commander has issued an order for the Chi Feng Gang to convene immediately to assist in the search for the fugitive; meet at the alleyway without delay.”
Glenda immediately said, “We'll gather our people right away.”
The guards left directly, and the courtyard gate was closed again.
In the courtyard, Wu Heng also heaved a sigh of relief, not because they had found themselves, but because the Chi Feng Gang was going to cooperate with the search.
“Bella, go out and see if there's any news, Glenda, go and call the gang members, Xiao Xiao, follow me,” Wu Heng said quickly.
Bella nodded and flew out directly.
Glenda then said, “I only know the residences of two people.”
“Then have those two go find others.”
“Okay.” Glenda also opened the door and walked out.
Wu Heng stood at the entrance of the courtyard, looking at the noisy street outside the alley.
“Uncle, is it that the Minister has been discovered missing?” Xiao Xiao perched on his shoulder.
“Possibly, but it seems too soon,” Wu Heng said.
“They definitely don't have a Great Detective, they won't find this place.”
Wu Heng whispered, “The Great Detective is a story we copied.”
“Ah, right, I forgot about that.”
At this time, gang members kept arriving, and Xiao Xiao stopped talking, floating in the air to observe the situation.
The number of gang members grew, filling the entire alley.
Wu Heng briefly said a few words, then led all the members out of the alley, joining the Guard Team.
Divided into several groups, carrying torches, they searched house-to-house in the area under their jurisdiction together with the guards.
The line of torches stretched long.
The residential area was filled with noise and chaos.
Wu Heng stood at the back of the column, shouting along from time to time to feel more involved.
At that moment, Bella flew back from behind and whispered in his ear, “It's because the Minister of Political Affairs disappeared.”
Wu Heng took two steps back and asked in a low voice, “How was it discovered?”
“I heard the steward went to tell that man to leave, entered the bedroom, and found that both were gone. When they couldn't find them, they notified the guard to search the whole city,” Bella replied.
“Is that what the steward said?”
Bella said, “With people missing, I guess he said whatever came to mind.”
That made sense.
With the disappearance, the steward must have been interrogated too.
If he had said nothing, he could have been suspected as a criminal.
This was rather timely; they had thought it wouldn't be discovered until at least tomorrow morning!
“Did they say anything else?” Wu Heng continued to ask.
Bella said, “They all suspect it was done by the people who attacked the Prince Mansion last time. They're just searching around and don't think they'll really find any clues.”
“Is the entire city searching?”
“They are searching, and there are torches lit in other districts as well.”
Wu Heng nodded, indicating he understood.
Meaning, the guards thought it was done by those who previously attacked the Prince Mansion, as going into a minister's mansion and taking someone away without a trace wasn't something ordinary people could do.
The massive search operation was just a cursory one.
If they really found those people, the guards couldn't stop them.
The search continued.
The sky gradually brightened, and the guards began to order a retreat.
A group of gang members also gathered sloppily, listening to the guard's lecture.
After the guards finished,
the captain who had informed him approached and said, “You can disband now. The market's order still needs to be maintained; you should know what to do.”
“I know,” Wu Heng said.
The captain glanced over here, then turned and left.
After he was far away, the cursing of the gang members came from behind.
“Damn, they go back to rest, and we still have to work.”
“These bastards really think they're something.”
“Forget it, other gangs have been conscripted to the front lines; we just do some work in the city.”
“That's what we paid for; what do you think the money sent over was for?”
Wu Heng listened to the discussion behind him.
He clapped his hands and said, “Don't bring trouble upon yourselves, with last night's commotion, there won't be many people today. Just go through the motions, then go back to sleep.”
The crowd cheered, “Got it, Boss.”
“Alright, that's it, disperse!”
The members chatted and scattered, preparing for the market later.
After giving instructions, Wu Heng also headed towards the gang's headquarter.
He hadn't walked far when he saw a carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley to the headquarters, with two guards standing by the carriage.
Wu Heng paused in his steps, his brow furrowing.
He tilted his head slightly to signal, and a Ghost immediately flew out to scout the situation.
“Chi Feng Gang Leader, right? The Commander is waiting for you inside, go on in!” one of the guards said coldly.
Wu Heng nodded and headed straight in. During the process, Bella returned, and the shared view of inside the building entered his mind.
In the hall, six of the Commander's trusted aides sat, all around level 12.
This level of guard detail was usually adequate for a Steward at the local level.
In the bedroom, an 18-level burly man dressed in iron armor was casually browsing through the room's items.
An 18-level Commander.
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