bookbashuk Chapter 494 - 355: Meng Family Places Their Bet—Who Was the Killer? (Double - )
Chapter 494 - 355: Meng Family Places Their Bet—Who Was the Killer? (Double - )
Song Changming understood, thinking that the other party was willing to help him largely because he had single-handedly killed Zhao Liang.
The achievement was indeed astonishing.
Lacking Qi Refining Cultivation of the Innate Perfection Realm, yet possessing combat power at the Innate Perfection Level.
Such a talent, Meng Yuan didn’t mind lending a hand where he could.
Of course, the premise was to verify the goods.
To see if Song Changming truly had the strength and potential, worthy of his help.
"Alright." Song Changming agreed.
"Do you need some preparation here?" Meng Yuan drew out his own sword and asked.
"Anytime." Song Changming had already summoned all his Armor Seals.
The opponent was also a strong practitioner at the Innate Perfection Realm, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
"Alright!" Meng Yuan didn’t hold back, releasing a strike of Sword Qi.
The Sword Qi was like a beam of strong light, instantly hitting Song Changming’s abdomen.
Not a fatal spot, if Song Changming couldn’t take it, it wouldn’t be deadly.
This Sword Qi was incredibly condensed, even though it landed on Song Changming, it didn’t cause too much of a commotion, not even triggering a fierce energy ripple in the courtyard, clearly it was intentional by Meng Yuan.
Not wanting to attract too much attention.
Slit!
A subtle sound of flesh tearing rang out, a small cut appeared on Song Changming’s abdomen where he was hit.
Song Changming was injured but only slightly, even his body didn’t sway from the strike, remaining firmly standing.
After a few breaths, without any action from Song Changming, the wound stopped bleeding and gradually healed.
"Without using Gang Qi for protection, purely enduring with flesh, remarkable Body Refinement achievement!"
Meng Yuan knew the power of his strike and was moved by Song Changming’s ability to block it so effortlessly with his body.
Especially witnessing Song Changming’s self-healing ability thereafter.
This treasure-like physique, in his eyes, was truly flawless and rare.
With just this flesh and blood, indeed he had the qualification to spar with a strong practitioner at the Innate Perfection Realm, perhaps even the possibility of killing them...
Even though his Qi Refining Cultivation had only opened four Martial Veins.
Meng Yuan’s thoughts passed through, basically acknowledging Song Changming’s exceptional immediate strength.
"Within my means, I will help you, this is my promise." Meng Yuan sheathed his sword and said.
"What would you need me to do, senior?" Song Changming said solemnly.
He felt Meng Yuan’s promise of help was too easy.
Such a murky water was no trivial matter, it meant offending the Zhao Family, involving a lot.
Even though Meng Yuan backed by the top-tier Noble Family, the Meng Family, would it be worth offending the Zhao Family for just one Song Changming at the family level?
"This is my promise to you, and I won’t go back on it. If you have concerns, just consider it a favor owed to the Meng Family." Meng Yuan walked out while speaking.
"Moreover, on a personal note, you helped my brother before, so I can’t ignore this now."
After saying this, Meng Yuan left the courtyard.
It was clear that Meng Jianli’s death left him in somber mood, unwilling to converse more.
He referred to how Song Changming had helped Meng Jianli right after taking office in Feng City.
Song Changming wasn’t certain whether what Meng Yuan said was genuine, although they just met, and he didn’t know this superpower from the Noble Family well.
Nevertheless, for now, Meng Yuan promised support, and Song Changming didn’t actually pay a price.
No matter if Meng Yuan would regret, Song Changming wouldn’t lose anything.
Afterwards, the Meng Family members who arrived took charge of Feng City and appointed someone as acting City Lord to prevent the city officials from being leaderless and ensured the city’s development and operations without chaos.
Waiting for a new City Lord’s orders, the acting City Lord position would be removed.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhen, Song Changming, and others received notification from the Military Department, requiring them to return.
Meng Jianli’s family members, including Meng Shuxuan with the Golden winged Roc, were also returning.
On the other side, in the core area of the main city, the Zhao Mansion.
In a scenic, tastefully arranged courtyard, the atmosphere was peculiarly gloomy.
"Is Zhao Liang really dead?" An elderly man with disheveled hair walked into the courtyard, a hoarse voice resonated.
"Greetings, Elder Zhao Lie."
Seeing the elder arrive, several individuals in the courtyard rose and bowed.
Including the current patriarch of the Zhao Family, Zhao Boqi.
"Boqi, you say." Zhao Lie looked towards the Zhao Family’s patriarch with arms behind his back.
Zhao Boqi sighed deeply, displaying a somber expression, nodded and said, "Indeed."
"That Zhao Liang fellow, I thought he could live till his final years..." At this moment, another aged voice drifted in from outside the courtyard.
Looking carefully, another elderly man with white hair stepped in.
"Greetings, Elder Lei." Everyone in the courtyard immediately bowed respectfully.
"Boqi, how did he die?" Zhao Xinlei asked.
"Killed by someone outside." Zhao Boqi shared the acquired information.
In just a few days, Zhao Boqi learned the outcome of Zhao Liang and Zhao Zun, and the series of events that transpired, showing the Zhao Family’s powerful intelligence network.
Furthermore, Zhao Liang and Zhao Zun’s intention to find Song Changming and settle accounts was known by others in the family.
However, on the surface, those aware gave Zhao Liang face, covering for him.
Until Zhao Liang’s death was reported, then they couldn’t sit still, being summoned by the family, eventually passing the information to the patriarch.
Zhao Boqi thus knew the whole story.
"Hmph, a bag of old bones, truly useless, couldn’t even defeat a youngster, losing life and shaming the family, an added shame!"
Another gust blew through, and suddenly there was a third elder in the courtyard, sharp-tongued, showing no mercy for the deceased.
"Greetings, Elder Tong!"
Several family juniors in the courtyard upon seeing the tall thin appearance of the new arrival, couldn’t help but feel a heavy impact in their hearts.
As expected, this matter alarmed this elder!
From the change in the Zhao Family juniors’ expressions, this third elder appearing held higher prestige.
"This time, let Zhao Liang’s lineage bear the responsibility and not be lightly forgiven!" Said Zhao Butong, his gaze falling onto the patriarch Zhao Boqi, clearly primarily addressing him.
Zhao Boqi stepped forward a few steps but didn’t respond affirmatively as before, instead shaking his head, sighing: "His offspring Zhao Zun has also died."
"Zhao Zun? I somewhat remember, seemed like Zhao Liang’s most favored son." Zhao Lie vaguely recalled Zhao Zun’s image.
"Zhao Zun is dead too? This really is..." Zhao Xinlei for a moment didn’t know what to say.
If you count Zhao Linxin who passed away years ago, the important direct bloodline of Zhao Liang had all died within short years.
Even the most disgruntled elder Zhao Butong, upon hearing this, temporarily abandoned the thought of reproaching, instead asked in a deep voice.
"Who did it?"
"The same person, the Commander of the 41st Flag Army, Song Changming." Zhao Boqi said deeply.
"Commander?" Zhao Xinlei’s face deepened more with wrinkles.
"Even at his worst, Zhao Liang wouldn’t fall to being killed by a mere army commander, it doesn’t make sense, is there other hidden truths?" Elder Zhao Lie raised doubts.
"Honestly speaking, when first hearing this, I couldn’t believe it, but it’s true, multiple intelligence reports confirmed, unlikely errors!" Zhao Boqi said with some difficulty.
In the courtyard, Senior Steward Zhao Juchang quietly spoke up.
"Patriarch, elders, based on the latest reports, that commander’s team is already on the returning journey for debriefing..."
Seeing the family bigwigs directing attention towards him, Zhao Juchang paused his tone before continuing the question.
"Should he be intercepted and killed, making sure he never returns to the main city..."
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