Back at the inn, Yang Cheng summoned Han Yu and Old Taoist Cui again and told them about the events in the imperial court.
After listening, Old Master Cui laughed and said, "If I were the Golden Cauldron Immortal, I would definitely trust you greatly, Brother Yang, and immediately regard you as a confidant."
For the sake of this imperial advisor, you've even offended the emperor. Even your own son wouldn't go this far, would he?
Yang Cheng gave him an annoyed look: "Why do I feel like you're insulting me?"
However, I have already gone to such lengths, and Master Jinding is quite satisfied with my performance. He even allowed me to come to the hall to see him without prior notice, but I still feel that he is wary of me.
I could feel that his mental energy was constantly locked onto me as I stood in front of him. Every time I took a step forward, his vigilance would increase.
Was this old man betrayed by someone before? His wariness is unbelievable.
Han Yu shook his head and said, "Master Jin Ding was very mysterious before. I once tried to investigate his past, but I couldn't find anything."
There is another possibility: what he was planning was extremely important, so important that it could not afford the slightest mistake, otherwise all his previous efforts would be in vain.
Therefore, he couldn't tolerate even the slightest mistake, and he treated people the same way; he trusted no one but himself.
Yang Cheng stroked his chin and said, "So, this time we have to start with a strong medicine."
I have already spoken to Master Jin Ding, and we want to take control of the demon-slaying alliance branch in the capital to provide him with a continuous supply of inner cores.
If this succeeds, my position under Master Jin Ding will surely surpass that of Lu Panlong and Liu Pianpian, and I will stand shoulder to shoulder with Di Kui.”
Although Master Jinding reprimanded Di Kui today, he didn't do anything to him, which shows that Master Jinding still trusts Di Kui to some extent.
Wu Tianqing wanted to kill Yang Cheng back then. Although Wu Tianqing didn't dare to do anything to Yang Cheng afterward, Yang Cheng had no intention of letting Wu Tianqing go.
Since we need it, let's use Wu Tianqing as a sacrifice for the flag.
“Wu Tianqing is, after all, the leader of the Demon Extermination Alliance. Killing him is one thing, but taking control of a branch of the Demon Extermination Alliance is not so simple.”
Yang Cheng said with a half-smile, "Don't worry, I've already prepared."
As he spoke, Yang Cheng took out the communication jade tokens of the two patrol envoys of the Demon Extermination Alliance and sent them a message.
After bidding farewell to Yang Cheng, the two inspectors, Fei Zhongshu and Zhao Mingzhu, secretly infiltrated the capital to collect various pieces of evidence against Wu Tianqing.
These two patrolmen may lack experience, but they are still very capable, both being elites trained by the Demon Extermination Alliance headquarters.
Moreover, after experiencing the ordeal at Baisheng Mountain, they became even more cautious in their actions, and within two days they had almost thoroughly investigated Wu Tianqing's background.
You really don't know until you see it; once you do, it's absolutely shocking!
Wu Tianqing's role as leader is a disgrace to the Demon Extermination Alliance!
Externally, Wu Tianqing fostered bandits to enhance his own power, propagating the idea that Liang Kingdom was teeming with monsters and how powerful it was, demanding various supplies from above. However, all these supplies ended up in Wu Tianqing's pocket and never reached the hands of the lower-level agents.
Internally, Wu Tianqing suppressed dissent, using the resources allocated by headquarters to cultivate his own cronies, and also embezzled the supplies and property of other ghostwriters.
For example, some ghostwriters' achievements are clearly worth 100 points, but when they come to Wu Tianqing, they are only worth 80 points.
Wu Tianqing even controlled the promotion of those who could "attend" the sword.
Some ghostwriters are clearly qualified to be promoted from bronze to iron, or from iron to silver, but if Wu Tianqing doesn't give them enough benefits, they will keep blocking them, saying that their achievements are insufficient.
Such behavior is utterly despicable!
However, because Liang was relatively isolated from the other seven states in the Nine Provinces, it was difficult for news to get out.
Moreover, due to Wu Tianqing's power, no one dared to complain, fearing that they would be targeted by Wu Tianqing, so they could only let him act arrogantly.
Fei Zhongshu and Zhao Mingzhu have almost finished collecting the evidence, and they are only missing a few specific pieces of evidence. They plan to take these things back to the Demon Extermination Alliance headquarters and ask experts to come and subdue Wu Tianqing.
Of course, they could also do it themselves; the inspectors had that authority, they were typical examples of low rank but high power.
However, the inspectors are definitely not as strong as these captains, so they don't have the strength to take action.
Just then, the two suddenly received a message from Yang Cheng.
Because of the life-saving grace, the two did not hesitate and went directly to the inn to find Yang Cheng.
"Gentlemen, how has things been going lately?"
Yang poured a cup of tea for the two of them and asked with a smile.
Fei Zhongshu angrily said, "That Wu Tianqing is simply a disgrace to our Demon Extermination Alliance!"
They've ruined the reputation of my Demon Extermination Alliance for no reason!
"When I return this time, I will definitely ask the experts from headquarters to deal with Wu Tianqing and restore order to the Liang Kingdom branch!"
Yang Cheng said in a deep voice, "Brother Fei, have you ever thought about something?"
"What is it?"
Yang Cheng pointed upwards and said, "Although Liang Kingdom is isolated and it is difficult for news to spread, the profession of ghostwriter is one of wandering and roaming freely. Some people have even traveled to the Nine Provinces and Seven Kingdoms. Therefore, Wu Tianqing's actions should be able to spread, at least some rumors can reach the headquarters. But why has no one investigated Wu Tianqing for so many years?"
Fei Zhongshu wasn't an idiot; upon hearing Yang Cheng's words, he immediately understood.
His junior sister Zhao Mingzhu seemed to understand at first, and exclaimed in surprise, "You mean someone at the Demon Extermination Alliance headquarters helped Wu Tianqing suppress this matter?"
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