Chapter 1268

First Volume, Chapter 1268: The Mastermind Behind Wu Heli

The scene was left with only Wu Heli alone; his Breaking the Cauldrons and Sinking the Boats, risking his life, had ultimately become a joke.

Facing Qin Feng's army's elite Tianji Camp Guards, all of Wu Heli's attacks were like Beidi War Tactics.

Wu Heli naturally would not become Qin Feng's prisoner; he raised his halberd shaft and launched a suicidal assault on the Tianji Camp Guards, hoping they would simply kill him.

"Die!"

"Qin Feng, even as a ghost, I won't let you go!"

Wu Heli launched a fierce attack at the Tianji Camp Guard before him, but the guard did not counterattack—instead, he raised his shield, advanced instead of retreating, and slammed into Wu Heli's spear tip.

Due to the force from both sides, the halberd shaft could not withstand such a massive impact and snapped abruptly.

The next instant, Wu Heli was pinned to the ground by three guards.

They didn't even need to press hard; clad in armor, merely leaning their weight onto Wu Heli rendered him immobile.

Wu Heli's eyes were bloodshot, filled with veins, as he roared continuously.

"Kill me!"

"You kill me!"

"Qin Feng, do with me as you please—kill me or cut me up!"

Logically, someone like Wu Heli, a brute, would earn no hesitation from Qin Feng—he would simply order him beheaded immediately.

But Qin Feng now felt something strange: no matter how Wu Heli had survived and walked out of Qilian Mountain, he should have hidden, not come here proactively seeking revenge.

Qin Feng wanted to understand Wu Heli's motive, so he ordered the Tianji Camp Guards to bind him.

Seeing Wu Heli finally captured, Qin Feng felt one burden lifted.

"We've known each other a long time; back in Nan Jing, I spent considerable effort capturing you."

"Tell me, why abandon a path to life and come here to die?"

In response to Qin Feng's question, as expected, Wu Heli refused to cooperate—he stared at Qin Feng with bitter hatred, viewing him as a blood feud.

Beyond that, he refused to utter another word.

Although Qin Feng had known Wu Heli for a long time, this was his first close encounter with him.

Seeing Wu Heli's refusal to cooperate, Qin Feng was not in a rush; he squatted before Wu Heli, staring at him face-to-face.

"Previously, to capture you, I specifically sent the Brocade Clothing Corps to Yuezhao Kingdom to investigate your whereabouts and family."

"You still have a wife and two children, correct?"

Qin Feng had long possessed accurate information about Wu Heli, yet had taken no further action.

After all, even if Wu Heli's crimes were heinous, they did not extend to his family.

Moreover, according to the Imperial Spy's Military Intelligence Report, Wu Heli's family were humble commoners: his wife earned a living by mending clothes, and his two daughters, though grown, had not married and worked the land at home.

Wu Heli had served in the military for years; after suffering defeat, he deserted and made his way to Shedynasty to struggle for survival.

In short, Wu Heli's actions were all aimed at rising above others and securing a better life for his family.

His intentions were good, but that did not lessen his grave crimes.

Hearing Qin Feng mention his family, Wu Heli assumed Qin Feng was threatening him and let out a hoarse, furious roar.

"Qin Feng, you beast, what kind of 'King of the Northern Border' are you—you're a scoundrel!"

"Take it out on me—why travel thousands of miles to harm my family?"

What?

Hearing Wu Heli's words, Qin Feng frowned slightly.

"When did I ever lay a hand on your family?"

Wu Heli gnashed his teeth, wishing to devour Qin Feng alive.

"I managed to lead my men out of Qilian Mountain alive—thanks to heaven's protection. But the moment I left Qilian Mountain, I heard the terrible news."

"My wife and children were all murdered!"

"You bastard, I'll kill you!"

Feeling the hatred in Wu Heli's eyes, Qin Feng instantly understood—and sneered.

"I thought you were clever, but you're just as foolish."

"Do you really think every Imperial Spy in Heaven and Earth can match the Brocade Clothing Corps?"

"Do you know how much manpower, resources, and wealth I spent building the Brocade Clothing Corps?"

"In all of Heaven and Earth, only the Brocade Clothing Corps could uncover your information and deliver it back to Shedynasty in such a short time."

"No one else—not even the once-famed Black Commandants of Shedynasty, nor the long-buried Northern Di Night Owls—could have done it."

Saying this, Qin Feng stood up, looking down at Wu Heli with pity in his eyes.

"Fool, you've been deceived!"

Wu Heli froze, then glared at Qin Feng with furious, gritted teeth.

"Lies! You're the one deceiving me!"

Qin Feng snorted in disdain. "Deceive you?"

"If I had truly harmed your family, what would I have to hide? You're just a rebel—why would I bother lying to you?"

"Do I want you, or your wealth?"

Hearing this, Wu Heli fell silent.

Qin Feng was right: Qin Feng's control over manpower and wealth was unmatched in Shedynasty, even rivaling the imperial court.

To Qin Feng, Wu Heli was nothing but an ant.

Seeing Wu Heli's silence, Qin Feng lost interest in him and prepared to let him die with clarity.

"How far is Yuezhao Kingdom from Shedynasty? How far is it from Nan Jing?"

"During this time, how many checkpoints must one pass, and how many setbacks must one endure?"

"Without a powerful Intelligence Organization, by the time the news reaches your ears, it will have taken at least half a year, if not a full year."

"How could you possibly get the news first? Even with your feet, you'd know how it happened!"

"Even if we step back ten thousand paces and assume your family truly died, it has nothing to do with me. Qin Feng, no matter how low my standards may be, would never lay a hand on defenseless women and children."

Wu Heli's furious gaze gradually subsided as he realized Qin Feng had not killed his family; he let out a long, relieved breath.

"Since my family is safe, then if I've fallen into your hands, I never intended to live."

"Go ahead and kill me."

Qin Feng felt no pity for Wu Heli; he simply waved his hand and handed Wu Heli over to Zhao Zhenhai for disposal.

Zhao Zhenhai drew his Waist Saber and stepped toward Wu Heli; before acting, he demanded, "Who told you that the Qin King killed your family?"

Wu Heli kept his head lowered, already prepared to offer his neck for the blade.

Though anything he said now was meaningless, since the man had deceived him, he would certainly not shield him.

He blurted out immediately: "Black Captain."

Zhao Zhenhai's raised Waist Saber froze mid-swing.

Qin Feng also stopped in his tracks and slowly turned to look at Wu Heli, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Who did you say?"

Wu Heli did not hesitate: "You didn't mishear—it was Black Captain!"