Chapter 75: 75. Conversation

Wushan Castle has been very lively in recent days; nobles, both great and small, from within the Wushan Territory have arrived one after another, and even Earl Aosen Haide, who just celebrated his seventieth birthday, came in person.

However, the arriving nobles were in a rather heavy mood, not as full of smiles as they usually were when attending banquets or celebrations. After entering the castle, they either clamored to see Lord Lulansi or wanted to go to Weijinsi's room to check on his injuries.

But Lulansi had already announced that Weijinsi had just woken up and was recovering, so he should not be disturbed; he would arrange for everyone to meet in two days.

At first, some doubted the truth of this, worrying that the Marquis might be unwilling to make the news of Weijinsi's death public for some reason.

Some of Lulansi's followers, such as Sir Kabier Peidesen, the Deputy City Lord of Cuican City, even clamored directly to duel Earl Aosen, to help Lord Lulansi eliminate this murderer who had harmed his son-in-law.

Earl Aosen, meanwhile, angrily stated that this was not his doing and that he had no need to do such a thing.

Soon, the nobles in Wushan Castle split into three factions: the Aosen Faction, the Kill Aosen Faction, and the Neutral Mediation Faction, arguing incessantly.

Two days passed this way, and as more and more nobles arrived at Wushan Castle, Lulansi had no choice but to hold a thanksgiving banquet to express his gratitude to all the visiting nobles.

At the banquet, Weijinsi, who had not appeared until now, was pushed out in a wheelchair. His face was deathly pale, and his spirit was extremely listless.

Everyone discovered that although Weijinsi was not dead, his right leg was gone, and he would have to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

Weijinsi's mood was also quite unstable; he had already been mocked by many, and now that he had ended up crippled, the physical and psychological blow was immense—it was a miracle he hadn't gone straight insane.

While offering their greetings and concern, everyone also felt a sense of lament for Weijinsi's plight; to have suffered such heavy injuries in the desolate territory and still be able to escape back to Wushan Castle and survive was truly a stroke of great luck.

After some inquiries, everyone learned that Weijinsi had been carrying a Powerful Healing Spell Scroll, which allowed him to stop the bleeding immediately when his leg was severed, thus saving his life.

At the same time, it was entirely thanks to Knight Tolu's bloody breakout that they were able to rush back to Wushan Castle at top speed and use another Powerful Healing Spell Scroll to stop the injury on his chest.

A Powerful Healing Spell is a spell that only a Level 6 Light Attribute Magus has the ability to use. Light Attribute Magi are already very rare, which further highlights the preciousness of this spell scroll.

A Six-level Spell Scroll generally costs between one thousand and two thousand gold coins, but a Powerful Healing Spell Scroll sells for at least five thousand gold coins, and it is very difficult to buy.

That Weijinsi could carry such a spell scroll with him shows the foundation of Wushan Castle, and also shows the importance Lulansi places on this incompetent son, Weijinsi.

Weijinsi was not dead, and the nobles, whose hearts had been restless, dispersed one after another after paying their visits. But the anger of the Wushan Family and certain loyalists did not disappear.

The first heir having a leg severed is a provocation against the Wushan Territory.

Because the incident occurred on the border of the Haide Family's territory, Lulansi issued an order to the Haide Family at that day's banquet, demanding that Heimang City must do its utmost to give Wushan Castle an explanation!

At the same time, he arranged for the Second Knight Order Regiment Commander, Sir Kabier Peidesen, the Deputy City Lord of Cuican City, to assist in the investigation.

Regardless of whether this matter had anything to do with the Haide Family, facing the many nobles of the Wushan Territory at the banquet, Earl Aosen, as a vassal, accepted Lulansi's order very solemnly and firmly, and released his anger and curses toward the assassins.

The Wushan Territory, which many originally thought would spark a great war, calmed down briefly just like that, though everyone knew that undercurrents were still surging.

Inside the study in the back courtyard of Wushan Castle, Lulansi was talking with a man.

This man had black hair in a crew cut and a tall, straight posture; his gaze, which should have been stern and sharp, revealed complete respect at this moment, for no other reason than that the person sitting opposite him was the one he had admired most in his youth.

Lulansi's expression was also much more relaxed than usual, "Coming to see me today, you must be preparing to set off to return, right?"

"Yes, my Lord. This visit to Wushan Castle was mainly to check on Weijinsi and Tolu, and to inspect the Caravan along the way. Now that things are over, it is time to set off for the return journey."

The black-haired man with the crew cut was none other than the master of Muma City, Tieti Viscount Mawen. When the Marquis's eldest son, Geleimusi, was alive, the two of them were very close friends.

The young Mawen followed by Lulansi and Geleimusi's side until his father and Geleimusi were buried on the battlefield together, after which he inherited his title.

Over these years, even though Wushan Castle's situation had become increasingly awkward, Mawen's attitude toward Wushan Castle had never changed.

"Before I leave, I still want to understand your thoughts a bit more."

Mawen said, "There must be a conspiracy behind Weijinsi's incident this time. No matter how that Aosen tries to justify it, I feel it has more or less some connection to him."

His gaze was earnest, "My Lord, although it is not appropriate for you to use force right now, as long as I have your support, whether the opponent is the Black Gold Brotherhood, the Bolante Bandit Group, or Aosen of Heimang City, I believe most of the nobles in the Wushan Territory will obey your command."

Lulansi smiled and shook his head, "Your aptitude is better than your father's, but you do not look at problems as comprehensively as your father did."

"They might obey my requests, but they will hesitate and look back during the execution process. After all, no one knows what state the Wushan Territory will be in after I die."

"Then, what about this grudge of Weijinsi's?" Mawen frowned deeply.

Lulansi said, "The assassin who attacked Weijinsi came from an assassin organization called the 'Skull Society'. I am not sure if this organization has any connection to Aosen, but even if it did, Aosen should not have allowed the other party to make a move on Weijinsi within the Earl's territory."

As Wushan Castle's ruling power declines, some strange organizations always appear in the Wushan Territory.

For example, the Black Gold Brotherhood and the Bolante Bandit Group are troublesome organizations that have appeared one after another over these years and gradually grown strong, occupying a large area in the southeast.

Now that these two haven't been dealt with, a Skull Society assassin organization has emerged.

Lulansi sighed, "Speaking of this Skull Society, I heard that the Gelin Family's Marina and Malike were also attacked by Skull Society assassins on their way home from Wushan Academy, and Sir Nuoer of Lakeside Castle even lost his life because of it."

Mawen nodded, "I have heard of this matter too. It seems that many families within the Wushan Territory know of the Skull Society's existence and are even using them to achieve some ulterior motives."

Speaking of this, Mawen suddenly remembered something, "Come to think of it, the reason German's son and daughter were lucky enough to survive was thanks to Luoning's help. If he hadn't happened to pass by, Baron German would likely have had to experience the pain of losing a son and daughter once again."

Mawen looked at Lulansi, "My Lord, how exactly do you view Luoning?"

"This child..."

Lulansi leaned back, his whole body seeming to shrink into the soft sofa, "I had already given up on him, but I didn't expect him to bring me some surprises. I heard from German that Luoning seems to have become a Primary Knight, right?"

"Indeed." Mawen nodded, "It is truly surprising. When he was told to cultivate properly, he spent his time drinking and whoring, learning nothing. After you stripped him of his inheritance, he successfully awakened a Battle Qi Seed and mastered extraordinary power. He really is just like Weijinsi when he was young, rebellious enough to give one a headache."

"Hahaha~"

It was unclear which remark had touched Lulansi's smiling face, but his long-lost laughter rang out in the room.

"Awakening only when nearly eighteen, with his temperament, I fear he can at most only be an Advanced Knight like his father; his achievements will be limited in the end."

Lulansi put away his smile and did not continue; it was unknown what he was thinking inside.

Mawen, however, brought up the matter from when he left Muma City.

"I had Luogena bring the news of Weijinsi's injury to Luoning. It has been eight or nine days, and this kid still hasn't come to Wushan Castle."

Mawen shook his head helplessly, "Could this guy be as stubborn as his father, unwilling to come back?"

Lulansi thought of Luoning's actions the two times he left Wushan Castle; the latter's temperament seemed to have changed quite a bit, as if he were not as stubborn as before.

But how to explain that a son, upon hearing the news that his father's life or death was uncertain, was not in a hurry to rush back?

"He wouldn't be able to help much if he came back; if he doesn't come, then he doesn't come, it saves me from having to arrange for people to protect him."

Lulansi sighed, "If he encounters any danger or urgent matters that require your help, then please look after him for me."

Mawen's eyes brightened, and he said with a smile, "I will, my Lord!"

(End of chapter)