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City Lord's Mansion
After the slight intoxication wore off, Zhang Ming had become somewhat sober. Looking at the two words displayed in his palm with spiritual light, he couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.
Return immediately.
This was a secret code between the two brothers.
When this code is used, it means that the situation has reached a very urgent state.
Zhang Ming's expression changed slightly. He looked up and smiled, "City Lord, I am not a good drinker. Please forgive me for not keeping you company any longer."
As he spoke, he prepared to leave.
But Cao Feng wasn't about to let Zhang Ming leave. So he got up, quickly walked to Zhang Ming's side, and urged him to drink, saying, "Hey, it's not easy for us two old brothers to meet. If you leave so soon, aren't you being disrespectful to your brother?"
Zhang Ming shook his head and said, "No, I absolutely did not mean that. It's just that the Nine Star Auction House is urging me to come back. They must have some important matters waiting for me to handle."
He originally thought that after saying this, Cao Feng would be sensible and release the man, but to his surprise, Cao Feng still had a smiling face and did not loosen his grip at all, saying, "I was just in the middle of drinking and having a good time. If you leave now, are you not going to give me face?"
These words are quite serious.
Zhang Ming had no choice but to stay. However, he now understood that there must be something shady going on behind the City Lord's Mansion, otherwise Cao Feng would not have personally kept him here.
There are just too many strange things about it.
So the two of them started drinking again.
Bang bang bang
Outside, the sound of servants' noisy footsteps rang out. Then, they came to Cao Feng's side and whispered a few words. Cao Feng's face showed no sign of anything amiss; he still had a smiling expression. He stood up and said, "I have some things to attend to. You, keep Lord Zhang company and have a good drink. If you dare to neglect Lord Zhang, I won't let you off the hook."
The first sentence was addressed to Zhang Ming, and the following sentences were spoken to the butler who had been standing to the side.
Upon hearing this, the steward immediately patted his chest and assured the steward that he would absolutely not fail in his mission.
After Cao Feng left, he met Zhou Mu and Zhang Ming in the main hall.
"Hmph,"
Perhaps Zhang Peng and Cao Feng didn't get along, because upon seeing the latter, Zhang Peng snorted twice, crossed his arms, and looked disdainful.
Such martial prowess was nothing new to Cao Feng. He merely glanced at Zhang Peng with a smile before his gaze fell upon Zhou Mu. He quickly stepped forward and lowered his posture, asking, "Are you the master of Wentian Tower?"
Before Zhou Mu could even introduce himself, Cao Feng spoke up, catching Zhou Mu off guard. After a moment of surprise, Zhou Mu asked, "You know me?"
Cao Feng smiled and said, "I have long admired your name. I had heard of you before and knew you were young, but I did not expect you to be this young. You are truly a young talent and have made great achievements at a young age. I admire you very much."
After offering several flattering remarks, he finally got down to business and asked Zhou Mu why he had come to visit so suddenly.
Zhou Mu was honest and explained the reason directly.
“Oh, I see. Zhang Ming is already unconscious and fast asleep in the guest room. How about I take him back as soon as he wakes up?” Cao Feng said.
But just then, a voice suddenly rang out behind him, "Who said I was fast asleep?"
The next moment, Zhang Ming appeared in front of everyone.
"Big brother."
The moment Zhang Peng saw Zhang Ming, it was as if he had found his pillar of support. His eyes immediately welled up with tears, and he rushed over to him.
For decades, Zhang Peng always shielded him from the pressure, to the point that he forgot about the dangers of the outside world.
This sudden and abrupt confrontation caught him completely off guard.
Cao Feng's expression changed slightly, but it was fleeting before he returned to normal. He looked at Zhang Ming with feigned surprise and said, "You woke up so quickly?"
Zhang Ming nodded, "Thank you for your hospitality, City Lord."
...
In the dimly lit cell, Zhou Dandan lay listlessly on the straw, her body slightly hunched over.
Her clothes were stained with blood, clinging to her skin, and her curvaceous figure was faintly visible. Even as a young girl, she already displayed a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
It's not hard to imagine how stunningly beautiful she would be if she grew up to be a child.
But.
now
Zhou Dandan's face showed no sign of life; the feeling of being on the verge of death made her feel cold all over.
He instinctively hugged himself, shivering uncontrollably.
Bang
The heavy prison cell door slowly opened.
Chen Yao walked in and, seeing Zhou Dandan's state, clicked his tongue, his dark eyes filled with indifference. "What a pity. The master said he would hide you somewhere else. You'd better watch yourself. If you're unlucky enough to run into a beast when you get there, don't blame me."
After he finished speaking, he squatted down and slapped Zhou Dandan hard across the face. With a loud slap, a clear handprint immediately appeared on her delicate face.
As excruciating pain struck, Zhou Dandan regained a faint sense of consciousness. She struggled to lift her leaden eyelids, her pupils dilated, and it took her a long time to make out the person in front of her.
"Agarwood..."
His throat was hoarse, and it took him a long time to stammer out those two words.
Chen Yao wasn't particularly surprised that Zhou Dandan knew his name, but he felt it was a pity. Such a beautiful woman would definitely be a hot commodity on the black market.
It's such a pity.
After all, if Wentian Tower were to discover that everything was the work of the City Lord's Mansion, he would face a terrifying retaliation that he simply couldn't imagine.
The lessons learned from the Azure Feather Holy Land and the Northern Wilderness Demon Clan are still fresh in our minds.
Either of these two forces could easily overwhelm the Yongning City Lord's Mansion. Therefore, if the Wentian Tower were to attack the City Lord's Mansion, it would be no exaggeration to say that it would be effortless.
Therefore, this matter is like walking a tightrope; if they are not careful, they will face an abyss of no return.
Chen Yao's eyes grew darker. Then, he squatted down and slapped Zhou Dandan hard across the face again. Seemingly enjoying the humiliation, he grabbed Zhou Dandan's delicate long hair and squeezed it until she grimaced in pain before he stopped.
"Don't worry, you definitely won't see tomorrow's sun. Oh, no, I mean you won't see today's moon either. The higher-ups said that after you're moved to a different location, if your brother still doesn't follow the plan, then we'll have no choice but to end it all."
"So now all you can do is pray that your brother will stick to the plan."
After saying this, Chen Yao knocked Zhou Dandan unconscious, then carried her outside. As he went out, he made sure to check his surroundings to make sure no one was around.
Seeing that the surroundings were deserted and desolate, he felt relieved and quickly left under the cover of night.
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