Chapter 155: Night Talk

"General Zhao, I advise you to speak and act cautiously!"

Bai Feng coldly looked at Zhao Dezhen, who kept picking trouble again and again,

"Basically, the Young City Lord invited Gu Han to come help; do you think I'm framing the Young City Lord?"

"General Bai is joking."

Just then, Jiang Liti's light laughter suddenly sounded from not far away.

Jiang Liti, exhausted from a day's labor, was walking over here while still yawning.

Jiang Liti's face bore his usual gentle smile, and he said lightly,

"As the Young City Lord, I don't recall ever commissioning some General Gu from Mu Shan Cheng to go help my father and the generals wipe out Heifeng Zhai."

"General Bai, could it be that you think I lack confidence in Zhong Cheng's soldiers?"

Having this hat placed on him, Bai Feng's expression changed drastically instantly.

He cannot bear this accusation!

Jiang Tianyi also narrowed his eyes at this time and said coldly,

"In that case, the so-called Gu Han came uninvited and proactively went to the Black Mist Mountain Range."

"Can the City Lord reasonably suspect that his appearance there was to create an escape opportunity for the Heifeng Zhai people?"

As Jiang Tianyi's words fell, the generals of Zhong Cheng present all changed color in anger.

"Bai Feng, you had better explain clearly what happened in your previous contact with Gu Han, otherwise even you might not be able to clear yourself of suspicion!"

The questioning by the City Lord and over ten generals almost overwhelmed Bai Feng.

Even if he deep down believed that Gu Han could not be such a person.

Otherwise Gu Han could easily have killed them first and then framed the Heifeng Zhai people.

But Bai Feng, after all, is a Deputy General of Zhong Cheng; facing the City Lord's questioning, he could only explain the events in full detail.

At the same time, Bai Feng did not forget to add,

"I believe Gu Han is absolutely not colluding with Heifeng Zhai; with his talent, he can certainly achieve great accomplishments!"

"There's no need to collude with bandits and ruin one's future!"

Upon hearing Bai Feng say that Gu Han could actually defeat Bai Feng by a narrow margin, the generals' expressions changed drastically.

Everyone is a Deputy General of Zhong Cheng, and they know Bai Feng's strength all too well.

Although Bai Feng is young, his strength is extremely strong!

Besides the City Lord, among those present, only a handful dare say they could surely defeat Bai Feng.

And yet a Bijang from Mu Shan Cheng could actually defeat Bai Feng?

What extraordinary arrogance!

Jiang Tianyi was likewise greatly shocked in his heart.

If not for his old friend's request to deal with Gu Han, a talent like Gu Han would have to be befriended even by him!

But between Gu Han and his old friend, Jiang Tianyi would choose his old friend without hesitation!

Thinking of this, Jiang Tianyi again made up his mind, slammed the table hard, and roared,

"Bai Feng, do you still dare say you didn't collude with Gu Han?"

"A mere Bijang could defeat you? Are you treating us all as fools?"

"I see you are in league with Gu Han, and while fighting, you created an escape opportunity for the Heifeng Zhai people!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Feng's mind immediately fell into turmoil.

"City Lord, I and Gu Han absolutely did not let off any Heifeng Zhai bandit; please, City Lord, investigate clearly!"

"Investigate clearly?"

Jiang Tianyi narrowed his eyes,

"I have sent people to investigate Heifeng Zhai; they will return shortly, and I doubt you'll have any face left to say 'investigate clearly' to me then!"

Not long after Jiang Tianyi's words fell, hurried footsteps sounded outside.

A soldier whose armor was stained with blood rushed in after delivering his report.

"Report to the City Lord: all supplies of Heifeng Zhai have already been moved away, and some traces of rummaging have been left."

"I have already recorded the footprints inside; I can identify the rummager by comparing footprints."

Jiang Tianyi's eyes flashed a fleeting smile, but his face showed a furious expression,

"Bai Feng, whether true or false, we'll know soon."

Jiang Tianyi loudly shouted at the guards outside,

"Convey the City Lord's order: summon Gu Han!"

The guards of the City Lord's mansion outside quickly left after hearing the news.

Everyone inside had a gloating attitude, mockingly looking at the sweat-drenched Bai Feng.

Many of them even shook their heads in disdain.

Bai Feng holds the status of the Bai family's eldest son and the position of Deputy General of Zhong Cheng, with a bright future.

But he chose to collude with Heifeng Zhai—truly, human hearts are unfathomable!

……

Thud! Thud! Thud!

In the inn, by the time the knocking sounded, Gu Han had already fallen asleep.

Gu Han woke from his dream, and his brows immediately furrowed.

"Who is it?"

"I am a guard of the City Lord's mansion, ordered by the City Lord to summon General Gu for a meeting."

The words of the Chengzhu Fu guards made Gu Han feel uneasy.

Not long ago, he had just been blocked outside by the Chengzhu Fu guards, who would not let him see the City Lord.

But now it is already the middle of the night, and the City Lord has sent someone to summon him.

Is this City Lord out of his mind?

Even if there is urgent business, could they not wait until tomorrow morning to send someone to take him to the Chengzhu Fu?

Gu Han, who instinctively sensed something amiss, said to the soldiers outside the door,

"Please wait a moment, General; I'll tidy up and come right away."

"General Gu, please hurry."

After saying that, the Chengzhu Fu guards' footsteps quickly departed, presumably heading to the relay station's rest area to wait.

Gu Han immediately got up, knocked on the door, and entered Gu Chen's room.

Gu Chen, still half-asleep, rubbed his eyes and looked at Gu Han in puzzlement.

"Gu Han, why are you looking for me so late? What's the matter?"

Gu Han had no time for pleasantries and quickly said,

"I suspect someone in Zhong Cheng is targeting us."

As soon as he said that, Gu Chen's eyes suddenly turned sharp, flashing with cold light.

"Who is it?"

"I'm not sure for now, but it should be someone from the Chengzhu Fu."

Gu Han conveyed his suspicion to Gu Chen exactly as he thought.

Gu Chen's heart jolted, and he began to communicate rapidly with Jian Lao in his mind.

"Sword Master, I reckon this all started with that damned little city lord named Jiang Litian, who began setting a trap!"

"They never intended to let you take the grain supplies from the start, and they even planned to keep all of you here!"

Jian Lao, wise and experienced, had accumulated hundreds of years of experience even before entering the sword-shaped pendant.

The details that the Gu brothers failed to notice were instantly spotted by Jian Lao, who reminded Gu Chen.

Gu Chen spoke in his own voice, putting Jian Lao's speculation into words.

Gu Han's eyes immediately showed a contemplative look.

"But we have never even been to Zhong Cheng before; why would they target us?"

"Or perhaps the City Lord and the little city lord want to embezzle the grain supplies."

Gu Chen speculated,

"But even if they move against us, Mu Shan Cheng will still send people to take the grain supplies; this is absolutely not something the Zhong Cheng City Lord can decide."

After a round of speculation, Gu Han's eyes suddenly lit up.

"I understand now!"

Gu Chen stared, bewildered, wondering how he suddenly understood.

Gu Han hesitated for a moment, then told Gu Chen the information he had previously learned.