Chapter 253 - 12 Treatment
"Master Li, you know my habits," King Cang emerged from the inner room, seemingly just after Princess Chen Xi had fallen asleep; his tone was low and angry.
"Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. The Left Envoy of the Disaster Church was found dead outside the palace walls. Fortunately, your servant arrived in time to save him."
King Cang, following what Master Li had said, looked towards Lu Hong. "Is it you? Tell me, why did the Disaster Church send the Left Envoy to kill you?"
"I am Lu Hong, at your service, Your Majesty," Lu Hong bowed deeply. Master Li was about to pull Lu Hong down to kneel, but King Cang slightly moved his fingers, not particularly minding Lu Hong’s disrespect. "Speak. Here with me, no one can kill you."
"Yes." Lu Hong continued, "I killed a group of bandits in Rocky Mountain outside Qingxiao City. From the bandit leader, I learned a huge secret."
"What secret?" King Cang was uninterested, for he felt that there could hardly be any secrets that could arouse his interest from such a man. If it wasn’t for the added seriousness of the Left Envoy’s death, he would have already sent them away.
"It’s about Princess Chen Xi’s illness."
"What did you say?!" King Cang’s expression changed slightly, and then Lu Hong felt the world spinning, completely suppressed within King Cang’s palm.
Moments later, the three of them appeared in another palace which, from its furnishings, was clearly King Cang’s study.
"Tell me, what did that bandit say!" King Cang’s voice was cold and heavy.