Chapter 1449 - 1446: Arranging Informants

Chapter 1449: Chapter 1446: Arranging Informants

"Um... we two were originally beggars from nearby towns, but the begging has been really dismal these days. We were starving and wandered around, hoping to find any leftovers after hearing about a fierce battle at the Assassin Group, but found absolutely nothing. We fainted unknowingly, and haven’t eaten for three days now."

A young man with a very pale face, looking about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, stated sorrowfully.

Wu Guangzu furrowed his brow, unable to spot any loophole. This man spoke logically, and his face indeed appeared pale without a hint of pretense.

Little did he know, before they came out, Kuang Shengtian had given them a kind of medicine that made the symptoms appear as though they hadn’t eaten or drank for days, leaving them incredibly weak. They used every trick they could to prevent Wu Guangzu and his people from seeing through their ruse.

"Oh, I see."

Wu Guangzu couldn’t detect anything suspicious, so he decided to observe for a few days and said, "Are you planning to go down the mountain? If you don’t mind, you can stay with the Assassin Group and join us."

"Really? Thank you very much, benefactor!"

Hu Fei tugged at Feng Jie’s clothes, signaling him to kneel together. After they knelt down, they began to bow repeatedly.

Wu Guangzu was startled by their enthusiasm and quickly helped them up, feeling more relaxed now, as he was a kind-hearted person. If it weren’t for these extraordinary times, he wouldn’t have hesitated to accept them.

Since it’s impossible to distinguish if they are enemies, he can’t mistake good people for foes.

Soon, Hu Fei and Feng Jie were arranged to work on farming within the Assassin Group, and Wu Guangzu continued to observe them. Still, after several days, they showed no suspicious behavior.

Wu Guangzu shook his head, thinking he was overthinking, so he began to lower his guard, while Hu Fei and Feng Jie shared a sly smile, indicating the plan was going well, and they should proceed with their mission.

However, the Young Master instructed not to act rashly and ensure they gather all military intelligence before leaving. So, they continued as usual, waiting for the right opportunity.

At Good Sword Manor.

Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting descended at the entrance of Good Sword Manor, and the two guards at the gate immediately approached with vigilance. The next moment, they saw Wu Mengting emerge from behind Chen Tianlong, and their faces lit up with joy.

"Miss, you’re back?"

The two were very excited and hurried over to greet her.

"Haha, Gou, Er Dan, long time no see."

Seeing these two guards, Wu Mengting instantly felt at home, sensing warmth even before entering the door.

"Yes, it’s been a long time. Manor Master Wu is inside, always talking about you. Miss, you’d better go see him quickly." Er Dan said directly, not delaying Wu Mengting further.

"Okay, sure!"

With that, Wu Mengting led Chen Tianlong and Gu Yuxin towards the mansion.

Good Sword Manor remained unchanged, this strange yet familiar feeling immediately evoking Chen Tianlong’s fond memories. That time, he and Mengting fled from mountain bandits and ended up here, inadvertently clashing with his future father-in-law.

Thinking of this, Chen Tianlong almost burst into laughter, but Wu Mengting caught him red-handed, "Chen Tianlong, why are you so happy?"

"Hehe, well, I’m about to meet my father-in-law, so I’m a bit excited." Chen Tianlong quipped ingeniously.

"Hmph, you’re talking nonsense. You’re excited? What if my dad insists that we get married later?"

Wu Mengting rolled her eyes at Chen Tianlong. Last time, her father said he wanted to marry her off to Chen Tianlong. Now, with their relationship becoming clearer, it’s possible that once her dad sees them, he’ll pull them into marriage.

Gu Yuxin had grown accustomed to their flirtation; she quietly loved without concerning herself with others. As long as Chen Tianlong was happy, she was content.

Yet, a touch of dissatisfaction lingered in her heart; why couldn’t she have such happiness?

Chen Tianlong glanced over and noticed Gu Yuxin wasn’t talking, appearing somewhat gloomy, so he curiously asked, "Why are you down today, Yuxin? You don’t seem very happy."

"Ah? Uh, I... I just got dizzy. You flew too high, and I was a bit scared." Unable to find an excuse, Gu Yuxin made something up.

Chen Tianlong was bewildered; what kind of reason was that? Dizzy? He had flown with her often before. So, Chen Tianlong asked with concern, "Gu Yuxin, are you feeling any discomfort? I have flown with you before."

"Maybe, I don’t know either."

Gu Yuxin knew she had slipped up but didn’t want to dwell on it, so she said, "Let’s go see Manor Master Wu, it’s been a long time since Mengting has been with her father."

At this moment, Chen Tianlong understood and nodded without further playfulness, directly heading towards the courtyard with Wu Mengting, while Gu Yuxin followed behind, looking at the couple holding hands with endless envy.

Before long, the three arrived at the main hall of Good Sword Manor. At this moment, Manor Master Wu was leisurely enjoying tea and reading a book.

Just a while ago, he had been missing his precious daughter Wu Mengting. Suddenly seeing Mengting standing at the door, he could hardly believe his eyes and wiped them again for confirmation.

Wu Mengting saw her father’s expression and couldn’t help but laugh, but she felt even more excitement as she immediately ran over. Manor Master Wu had just stood up when Mengting threw herself into his arms.

After a moment, the father and daughter separated. Manor Master Wu happily said, "My precious daughter, I’ve finally waited for your return, haha."

"Hehe, Dad, I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I stayed away for so long."

Wu Mengting said a bit apologetically.

"Haha, it’s fine. Having a good son-in-law to take care of me puts my mind at ease."

Manor Master Wu looked at Chen Tianlong with a smile.

Chen Tianlong forced a bitter smile but said nothing. Wu Mengting, however, retorted, "Oh, Dad, what son-in-law? I’m not even married yet!"

"Uh, isn’t that easy to solve? Let’s pick a good day so you two can get married soon. That way, we won’t worry about him running away, haha."

Manor Master Wu said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

At this moment, Wu Mengting’s face suddenly flushed red.

Even though her love with Chen Tianlong had already taken root, and they were at the stage of discussing marriage, she thought about the major tasks Chen Tianlong hadn’t completed yet. Marrying now might burden him, making it difficult for him to concentrate on his duties.

"Dad, let’s talk about marriage later. Chen Tianlong still has many things to accomplish; we can’t distract him," Wu Mengting said seriously.

At this point, Chen Tianlong stepped forward with a slight smile and said, "Manor Master Wu, I am determined to marry Mengting. I swear to the heavens, so please put your mind at ease. And I promise I will never let her down; I’ll make her happy."

This was Chen Tianlong’s firm resolution; indeed, he would never let down Mengting, even if it meant facing death.

"Haha, that’s great. With your promise, this old man can relax. Come, my dear daughter, see, I’ve found you a good son-in-law."

Manor Master Wu was very proud at this moment. When fate worked its wonders, he hadn’t imagined he’d find such a good son-in-law.

Chen Tianlong kept wearing a helpless smile. This father-in-law was too humorous, like a child who loved to joke.

Gu Yuxin stood silently nearby. She couldn’t quite understand her position now.

She felt like a clown, playing the role of an onlooker, yet she couldn’t peacefully act as an observer. Her silent love for Chen Tianlong always resonated with his joys and sorrows, tugging at her fragile heart.

After talking a while longer with Manor Master Wu, Wu Mengting took Gu Yuxin to visit the courtyard for fun.

It was Gu Yuxin’s first time visiting, so naturally she had to play the host’s role, acting as a guide for the guest.

Meanwhile, Chen Tianlong stayed in the hall, where Manor Master Wu became serious. He slowly approached and said, "Currently, Huaxia’s situation is dire. The Sabina people have established many puppet bases. If we do not eliminate them quickly, the future will only become more challenging."

Chen Tianlong was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Manor Master Wu, who seemed indifferent to national affairs, to actually care about his country’s state. Thus, he also became serious and earnestly said, "Indeed, the Sabina people grow more rampant. Not long ago, they took over my Assassin Group, but fortunately, we reclaimed it. However, I believe they won’t take this lying down and are likely plotting anew."

"Hmm, quite right. That’s why I advise you to contact the army at the border as soon as possible. Relying on their military strength to assist you, otherwise, no matter how strong you are, a small force like yours can’t compete with Kuang Chenggong. Moreover, reports indicate Kuang Chenggong’s Phantom Divine Skill is about to reach Great Perfection, making him even more challenging."

Manor Master Wu shared all the information he had with Chen Tianlong.

Chen Tianlong listened, furrowing his brows, feeling powerless in this situation. Then he thought of someone—his uncle Xu An. When Xu An left, he had taken the Captain of the National Guard, Ancient Celestial Dragon, and Grand General Zhao Zhuo beyond the border to organize the troops.

Two months had passed by now, perhaps preparations were near completion.

"I have a way to contact the border army," Chen Tianlong said.

"Oh? How will you contact them?"

Manor Master Wu asked curiously.

"Father-in-law, to be honest with you, my uncle Xu An is a soldier in the border army. Also, that time I saved the Captain of the National Guard, Ancient Celestial Dragon, technically making me part of the border army. But I prefer a free life, so I didn’t join the camp. This time, I plan to visit the Outer Border to assess the situation."

"Hmm, that’s indeed a good plan. If we can bring the border army here, we’ll stand a chance against Kuang Chenggong."

Upon hearing this, Manor Master Wu brightened considerably.

Clearly, this was delightful news for Huaxia.