Chapter 555 - 534: Second Update
Zheng Congyuan’s expression briefly stiffened, yet it wasn’t entirely unexpected, for he could not think of anyone else who might be involved.
However, what was the purpose of the other party, exactly when had they entered Nanzheng, and why were they now appearing within the Imperial Palace?
The Marquis of Zhenbei suddenly felt at ease, quickly pulled Wen Sheng back, and took a step forward, his expression relaxing.
"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, it turns out to be the elders from Ghoul Ravine." At this moment, the Marquis of Zhenbei could no longer avoid suspicion and did not care about letting Zheng Congyuan know that he had reached some agreement with Ghoul Ravine.
However, after the Marquis of Zhenbei finished speaking, there was still no response from the other side, showing no intention of giving the Marquis of Zhenbei any face. But the Marquis of Zhenbei was not in a hurry.
"I am Wen Jing, commander of the North Border Army, acquainted with your Elder Can and Elder Su," the Marquis of Zhenbei continued, stepping forward again, but just as he moved, the ghost shadow above him immediately pounced towards the Marquis of Zhenbei, who was frightened into sitting on the ground, then the ghost shadow returned to mid-air, circling above the black-clothed people.
The Marquis of Zhenbei’s face alternated between red and white and he didn’t dare to move forward anymore. The soldiers also hesitated to step forward and all turned their eyes to the Marquis of Zhenbei, who raised his hand, no longer caring about saving face.
The people of Ghoul Ravine were strange, and besides Elder Can, the Marquis of Zhenbei dared not act rashly.
Could it be because the terms weren’t agreed upon?
The Marquis of Zhenbei felt that this was the only possibility; thus, he would have to wait for their leader to arrive and discuss matters further.
Still, even so, they held many advantages over Zheng Congyuan. Moreover, since Ghoul Ravine and Qiandao Temple were likely as incompatible as fire and water, Ghoul Ravine’s presence here was very likely aimed at Qiandao Temple.