Chapter 157

General Gu, you really are busy with affairs!

Gu Han had just entered the Yishi Ting.

It was a sarcastic, weird voice that rang in his ear.

Gu Han glanced sideways at the black-armored burly man who spoke, and said coldly,

That's natural; I'm not like you, not pursuing the fleeing Heifeng Zhai people, but instead returning early to Zhong Cheng to hold a banquet and celebrate!

As the saying goes, eradicate evil completely!

Since the operation to exterminate Heifeng Zhai has begun, we must kill all Heifeng Zhai members.

Otherwise, if the Heifeng Zhai people manage to escape,

Once these bandits hide in the city, they will likely pose a great threat to Zhong Cheng.

Even if this person does not speak sarcastically.

Gu Han still felt disgusted by their actions!

However, just as Gu Han's words fell, Zhao Dezhen snorted coldly without stopping,

Does General Gu mean that the City Lord is someone who only knows how to enjoy pleasure?

The other Deputy Generals also coldly stared at Gu Han, waiting to see his performance.

The one who returned to Zhong Cheng to hold a banquet is none other than City Lord Jiang Tianyi!

By saying that, Gu Han ended up scolding Jiang Tianyi as well!

As expected, when Zhao Dezhen refuted Gu Han, Jiang Tianyi's face also darkened.

At this point, Bai Feng, who had already been targeted, stepped forward, clasped his hands, and said in a low voice,

City Lord, please do not let General Zhao divert the topic!

Gu Han and Bai Feng exchanged a glance, noticing Bai Feng subtly shaking his head, his eyes full of bitterness.

Gu Han thought to himself, now Bai Feng probably can't even protect himself.

Jiang Tianyi snorted coldly, gesturing for Bai Feng and Zhao Dezhen to return to their seats.

Immediately after, he then looked at Gu Han,

General Gu, I heard that Mu Shan Cheng sent you to Zhong Cheng to escort the grain supplies; is that true?

Gu Han nodded,

Indeed, it is true.

Since the front lines are so lacking in resources.

Jiang Tianyi said lightly,

Why, General Gu, did you not take the grain supplies and immediately return to Mu Shan Cheng, but instead linger here?

A flicker of surprise flashed in Gu Han's eyes.

At that time, the Young City Lord said we couldn't afford to take the grain supplies, lest they be lost.

Therefore, he suggested we come to the Black Mist Mountains to support, and after exterminating Heifeng Zhai, you, City Lord, would naturally hand over the grain supplies for us to take.

General Gu, you can eat food randomly, but you cannot speak nonsense.

Jiang Lietian smiled with a gentle expression,

Father had me stay behind in the city to handle internal affairs.

When did I ever say I was unwilling to hand over the grain supplies to you?

It was clearly you who brought it up, hearing that the battle against Heifeng Zhai was extremely difficult and wanting to help.

How did it become my request?

Seeing Jiang Lietian's shameless demeanor, Gu Han's face instantly turned cold,

Young City Lord, man does, heaven watches; are you really not afraid of retribution for doing this?

This is also what I wanted to say to you.

Jiang Lietian narrowed his eyes and said lightly,

I, the Young City Lord, have never done such a thing; don't try to smear me with dirt.

Jiang Tianyi waved his hand, signaling Jiang Lietian to pause, while he continued to question Gu Han,

You say Jiang Lietian had you rush here to support; do you have any witnesses? Any guide?

Gu Han's face sank like water,

None.

The Black Mist Mountains' Black Mist Grand Formation is mysterious and unfathomable; as a newcomer to Zhong Cheng, you don't even know the way.

Jiang Tianyi suddenly erupted with a strong aura, pressing toward Gu Han,

If Jiang Lietian had sent you to support, how could he not have dispatched even a guide?

Gu Han's heart sank to the depths of the valley.

Everyone in the Chengzhu Fu is your people, Jiang Tianyi.

As for the truth of the matter, isn't it up to you, Jiang Tianyi, to decide?

Jiang Tianyi then suddenly shifted the topic,

Bai Feng previously said that you and he had crossed swords in the Black Mist Mountains; is that true?

Indeed, it is true.

It has already been ascertained that a Heifeng Zhai steward escaped from the site of your battle!

Jiang Tianyi slammed the table and shouted lowly,

The soldiers found your shoe prints in Heifeng Zhai; how will you explain that?

Gu Han understood, regardless of whether it was through connections of the Gu Family that let Jiang Tianyi deal with him.

At least Jiang Tianyi has already made up his mind and will not believe anything he says.

"City Lord Jiang, if you think I'm guilty, you can just condemn me directly; there's no need to beat around the bush."

Gu Han swept his icy gaze over Jiang Tianyi and his son,

"I was entrusted by the Young City Lord to go to Heifeng Zhai; on the way I happened to meet General Bai Feng, and due to a misunderstanding we became acquainted after a fight."

"After capturing two Heifeng Zhai bandits and learning the pattern of the Black Mist Mountain Range, we headed straight for Heifeng Zhai."

"In Heifeng Zhai I gave the coup de grâce, killing the bandits who feigned death. My footprints are left in Heifeng Zhai—what's the problem?"

However, as Gu Han's words fell, Zhao Dezhen let out a cold snort,

"Your story sounds plausible, but it's full of mistakes."

"Since you entered Heifeng Zhai and have skills slightly surpassing General Bai Feng, you must have slain many of its high-ranking members, right?"

Gu Han raised his right hand, and dozens of Heifeng Zhai corpses appeared in the Yishi Ting.

The strong bloody stench instantly made Zhao Dezhen and the others feel nauseous.

What they had just eaten felt like it was about to be vomited.

"Gu Han, what are you doing!"

Zhao Dezhen shouted angrily, coldly staring at Gu Han.

"Among them, the weakest are Martial Masters, and there are seven Great Martial Masters."

Gu Han looked at Zhao Dezhen mockingly,

"I don't know, in the General's eyes, do these people count as Heifeng Zhai high-ranking members?"

"Of course not."

"If so, General, why not produce the corpses of the Heifeng Zhai high-ranking members you slew, so I can see them?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dezhen's face instantly darkened.

He led his own troops in pursuit and together they killed several hundred Heifeng Zhai members.

The strongest among them was at most roughly a late-stage Great Martial Master.

The quality of the Heifeng Zhai he slew was not much superior to Gu Han's.

"Since you're still not convinced, then let someone bring forth evidence."

Jiang Tianyi then suddenly waved his hand, and immediately a few guards escorted several Heifeng Zhai members in.

Those Heifeng Zhai members had faces bloody and mangled, barely clinging to life.

Zhao Dezhen stepped forward, grabbed one by the neck and lifted him up, pointing at Gu Han,

"You said earlier, the person who assisted the Heifeng Zhai chieftain's son in escaping—is it him?"

The man barely opened his eyes, as if using all his strength to nod,

"Yes... it's him."

Other few, their breath faint, also struggled to point out Gu Han.

At this moment, Gu Han finally personally experienced what "if you want to accuse someone, you'll never lack an excuse" means!

Bai Feng also looked at this scene in disbelief.

He ignored the icy gazes of others, rushed out and shouted at Jiang Tianyi,

"City Lord, these desperadoes of Heifeng Zhai just want to drag someone down arbitrarily to get a quick settlement!"

"You must absolutely not believe their nonsense."

Jiang Tianyi snorted coldly, his eyes full of cold intent,

"General Bai Feng, do you want to share the same punishment as Gu Han?"