Chapter 668 - 208: All Factions on the Move (Part 2)

Especially with Shen Bai’s status, if he were actually interrogated by men from the Government Office today, where would the Observatory’s honor be?

Shen Bai shook his head after hearing Ma Yuan. "There’s no need to be confrontational," he said. "I want to see just how he’s going to interrogate me. Let’s begin."

After saying this, Shen Bai adopted a casual posture, leaning back in his chair with his hands behind his head.

Seeing this, Zhang Dao Ling sneered, "Shen Bai, it’s true that I cannot overstep my authority to deal with you. However, you are now a suspect. Before this is reported to Xuanjing City, you are not to make any rash moves."

"If there are any unusual circumstances, I can dispatch special constables to monitor you. This is permissible under the circumstances, as you should understand."

Hearing this, Shen Bai lowered his hands and smiled. "So that’s how it is. Using this as a pretext to monitor me and keep track of my every move. Truly a fine plan."

At this point, everything was essentially out in the open.

Shen Bai now had a thorough understanding of Zhang Dao Ling’s situation.

’This guy has definitely gotten in league with the people from Xinhua Academy. Otherwise, he would never have done these things.’

’As for the reason, it’s probably related to Zhang Dao Ling’s son.’

’Now that Zhang Dao Ling has sacrificed his own kin for his cause, personally eliminating his own son, he no longer has any lingering concerns.’

’My arrival was, in fact, an indirect cause of Zhang Huan’s death.’

’It was only to be expected that Zhang Dao Ling would come after me.’

Since that was the case, Shen Bai decided to speak his mind directly, without any reservations.

Zhang Dao Ling narrowed his eyes. "If that’s what you want to believe, then so be it. In any case, I am merely acting in accordance with the laws of the Great Zhou Country."

He could tell that Shen Bai had already guessed the truth, but without evidence, Shen Bai had no choice but to follow the rules.

This was, indeed, part of Xinhua Academy’s plan.

Once Shen Bai was placed under surveillance by the constables, they would be able to track his movements, making him easier to deal with.

Ma Yuan frowned.

He was about to speak again but was stopped by a pat on the shoulder from Shen Bai.

Shen Bai stood up. "Assign your men and put me under surveillance," he said. "I don’t mind."

Ma Yuan grew anxious.

He didn’t understand why Lord Shen would make such a move. In truth, if they took a harder stance, those constables wouldn’t even be able to get through the Observatory’s gates.

But since Shen Bai had now spoken, as a subordinate, Ma Yuan couldn’t say much more.

Wang Teng had been continuously releasing a powerful aura, suppressing the group of constables.

Even though Zhang Dao Ling had given the order, the constables didn’t dare to step forward.

Now, after receiving a signal from Shen Bai, Wang Teng thought for a moment before retracting his Suppression.

A few Chief Constables came forward. After a great deal of hesitation, they took their places beside Shen Bai.

After all, their superior was Zhang Dao Ling. If they truly disobeyed his orders, losing their jobs would be the least of their worries.

"Let’s go. You all can follow me back to the Observatory."

Shen Bai yawned, looking as if he hadn’t quite woken up.

Under Zhang Dao Ling’s gaze, he turned and left the Government Office.

Zhang Dao Ling watched Shen Bai’s retreating back, the coldness in his eyes growing deeper.

After Shen Bai had left, he dismissed everyone and walked toward the inner courtyard.

...

In the courtyard, a young man dressed as a servant was sweeping fallen leaves in a corner.

Both his movements and his demeanor perfectly resembled a servant of the Government Office.

And now, when he saw Zhang Dao Ling walk in, a smile touched the corners of his lips.

Zhang Dao Ling glanced around for a moment, then walked up to the servant. "The men assigned to watch Shen Bai have been dispatched," he said. "However, Shen Bai seems to have seen through our plan. He’s actually going along with it, which is a bit strange."

Wen Jing put down the broom, leaning it against the wall, before speaking. "Shen Bai has the ability to perform Investigations of his surroundings. It’s a good thing I thought to pose as a servant and brought something to mask my aura. Don’t worry. We’re all playing with our cards on the table now. As long as Shen Bai can’t find any evidence against you, you can rest easy."

"Even the laws of the Great Zhou Country won’t be able to touch you. Within this plan, we have another one hidden. To us, Shen Bai is transparent. We will know his every move."

Zhang Dao Ling nodded. "Regarding Lianyun Medicine Mountain, Shen Bai still hasn’t sent anyone over. What do you plan to do?"

Wen Jing smiled. "Since he won’t send anyone, I’ll just escalate the situation. He’ll eventually have to dispatch members of the Observatory. When that happens, I’ll cause a disturbance somewhere else, and Shen Bai will be forced to divide his attention."

"Wherever his defenses are weaker is where I’ll strike at him."

Zhang Dao Ling said grimly, "I hope you can do it cleanly. Also, after this matter is concluded, I will have nothing more to do with you."

"My son is dead now. You must keep your promise."

Wen Jing picked up the nearby broom again and swept twice for show. "Look, to kill Shen Bai, I’ve even stooped to being a servant in your house. What’s you losing a son in comparison? Don’t worry. Once this is over, you’ll still be the Daoist Order in Lingyun Dao, and we won’t threaten you anymore."

A trace of Evil Qi flashed in Zhang Dao Ling’s eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"We’ll proceed with the matter as planned." Wen Jing tossed the broom aside. Then, his figure began to fade.

"If I need your help again, I’ll contact you."

A moment later, Wen Jing vanished completely.

Only Zhang Dao Ling was left.