Chapter 679_1
Su Chengyu was quite used to such circumstances. He had become quite well-known throughout the six provinces of the east, and consequently, it was not unusual for him to be observed and discussed when he showed up in the dining hall.
While getting food, Su Chengyu encountered Pan Xiaofeng, whom he had met once before. This fellow was the chief minister of Danyang Dragon Soul Department and was also a contestant this time.
Upon seeing Su Chengyu, Pan Xiaofeng consciously lowered his head and avoided him, not daring to meet Su Chengyu’s gaze.
After getting his food, Su Chengyu sat together with Qin Muge to eat. Qin Muge had gone out with some others the previous night and while they ate, he told Su Chengyu about the fun they had had, regretting that Su Chengyu had not joined in.
After breakfast, Qin Siyuan took the draw which resulted in Feng Yang and Jianghuai being grouped together, Danyang and Jiangnan one group, and Jiangdong and Jiangbei one group. This was a good draw for Jiangdong since Jiangbei was currently the weakest, ensuring the Jiangdong Dragon Soul Department’s stable entry into the winner’s group.
Qin Siyuan was delighted. His biggest fear was drawing Feng Yang and Danyang too early; this was truly a godsend.
Of course, if it were not for the addition of Su Chengyu, even if they made it to the winner’s group in the first round, Jiangdong Dragon Soul Department would not secure third place. After Jiangnan was relegated to the losers’ group, there was still a chance of returning.
In the Dragon Soul Department office of Yin Huan, he was not happy with the draw and cursed at Qin Siyuan for his luck. At that moment, Xu Jianglong knocked and entered, saying, "Brother Yin, I just received news that Deng Taihui is dead."
"How can this be?" Yin Huan questioned instinctively.
"It’s true. His head was cut off and hung at the entrance to the Black Dragon Commerce Association’s headquarters. He was likely murdered last night."
Xu Jianglong took out his mobile phone and opened up the crime scene photos for Yin Huan to see. Yin Huan’s color changed and he said, "Sure enough, it’s Deng Taihui! Who’s the killer?"