The Steward Demonic Emperor

…”

 

Xie Tianyang looked at the jade, “Head to the water exit? What the hell?”

 

“I don’t know either.
But since Zhuo Fan said so, he must have his reasons.” Xie Tianshang’s eyes were firm.

 

Xie Tianyang shook his head, “Brother, since when did you became a fan? What if he’s wrong?”

 

“How many times was he wrong in the past days he was with us? We hardly ever suffered any setbacks as well.
While in a situation I cannot fathom, listening to his judgment is a sound decision.” Xie Tianshang’s mind was set.

 

Xue Ningxiang spoke first before Xie Tianyang could, “Brother Tianyang, has big brother Zhuo ever been wrong? Listen to him.”

 

“Don’t you recall the Allbeast Mountain Range? Didn’t he fall for You Guiqi’s ploys time and time again…”

 

“But with no You Guiqi around, big brother Zhuo is the strongest, right?” Xue Ningxiang was zealously defending Zhuo Fan’s honor.

 

Xie Tianyang’s mouth twitched, feeling his heart ache.
And since he could do nothing to Ning’er, he could only compromise.

 

And so, led by Xie Tianshang, the Sword Marquise Abode team turned towards the water exit.
Chu Qingcheng and Long Xingyun’s team received Zhuo Fan’s message as well and were heading in the same direction.

 

None knew however of the ten thousand strong army waiting for them there led by Yan Bangui and You Yushan. 

 

On top of a majestic mountain, You Yushan looked on in the distance but didn’t spot anyone.
He took out his jade slip and sighed, “Ol’ poisoner, what’s your take on eldest young master’s action? Giving us a jade slip to open a day later, only to have our course changed to the water exit and set an ambush here.
Why didn’t he say so from the start? Why make us waste so much time first going to the fire and metal exits?” 

 

“Hmm, he was afraid of having the info leaked.” Yan Bangui’s grim face shuddered in fear.

 

You Yushan raised an eyebrow, “Does that mean there’s a spy among us? Ha-ha-ha, you crack me up.
Any spies will be on their side.
Is there any lesser clan out there willing to offend Regent by becoming a spy? Not to mention the dozens of vassals on their side willing to lean on the Regent Estate, giving us their movements of their own accord!”

 

“Be that as it may, it never hurts to be on the safe side.
Especially at such a crucial moment in our plan.” Yan Bangui muttered, “As this is Sir Leng’s ploy, we only need to follow it.”

 

You Yushan nodded as well.

 

The two saw Leng Wuchang’s mind infallible, his plans perfect.
All they had to do was just do what he said.

 

“Senior brother, young master You, the 3rd grade array below is set!” Yan Fu bowed in respect before the two.

 

Nodding, Yan Bangui waved him off, “Junior brother, you worked hard.
Withdraw.”

 

“Thank you!” Yan Fu bowed and left.

 

You Yushan mocked the retreating figure, “The kid has been quite meek as of late.
Not even a hint of dissatisfaction on his face either.
Well he is a rare genius alchemist Pill King Hall raised after all!”

 

“Ha-ha-ha, ever since Zhuo Fan killed Vicious Pill King, he lost all support.
He must’ve finally accepted his fate to turn so quiet.
Those two only ever looked at others from their high horse!”

 

“Even you?” You Yushan raised an eyebrow.

 

They traded a glance then jeered.

 

The mockery from above slammed into Yan Fu’s ears.
His fists clenched, and his eyes glinted with savagery.
[One day you’ll get what you deserve and I’ll be there to watch you die!] 

 

In the meantime, Zhuo Fan was rushing towards the water exit.
With no time to notify the teams, he could only hope he’d make it in time to rescue them.

 

His mind kept drifting to the worst case scenarios, making him clench his jaw and plagued him with worry.

 

He told them to go for the water exit and was sure they would follow it.
This was what made it ever worse, riddled with guilt, and yet in complete awe of the mastermind behind it all.

 

To be seen through so thoroughly that even implicated his allies in this trap, he felt toyed, like how a cat did to a mouse.

 

The mastermind was no ordinary man to make even the great Zhuo Fan fall for his schemes.
This man’s schemes were on a whole another level from You Guiqi’s.

 

[Unwonted Contriver, Leng Wuchang!]

 

Zhuo Fan gnashed his teeth in rage.

 

He had already guessed the true architect behind all this framing.
It was not that arrogant prick, Huangpu Qingtian, but Regent Estate’s steward, the second greatest mind of the Tianyu Empire, Leng Wuchang! 

 

Revenge was out of his sight, for now.
All he could do was to try everything in pulling through this desperate situation.

 

Then, Zhuo Fan sensed a bone-chilling air as he passed.
Looking below, he found a clear pond releasing cold air from its center.
A thousand year old Frigid Pond!

 

Eyes squinting, Zhuo Fan dived…