LIGHTNOVELONLINE chapter 570
“Long Tian, you shouldn’t… sigh.” The Barbarian Minister still had some fondness for Long Tian. In his eyes, Long Tian was calm and discerning, a rare young man.
It was one thing to have a little fun with Kuang Biao and the others, but now it had escalated to the point of threatening lives.
But it wouldn’t be fair to blame everything on Long Tian, the Barbarian Minister thought, because the initial targeting was aimed at Kuang Biao’s side. Moreover, if Long Tian were allowed to leave the city smoothly, everyone would be fine, yet Kuang Biao had chosen to imprison Long Tian, using the treacherous excuse of hostile spies deserving military execution…
“If Kuang Biao were alive, Lord Hong Lian could still plead for you when he returns. Now that he’s dead, with Kuang Po Lou’s character, he won’t care about right or wrong; he’ll just make you pay with your life.”
“I didn’t kill that wolf; it was his pig friend’s dog that did it. If anyone should pay, it should be them.”
“They will certainly pay a price as well, but…”
“Is it just because I have no background?” Long Tian stared seriously at Man Xiang.
Man Xiang nodded, letting out a sigh. “But don’t worry, while you wait here for the war to end, I will have Guandongzi take you away at the first opportunity. If the city is breached, then you can reveal your identities as cultivators from the Kunlun realm; the demons outside will surely not harm you.”
Long Tian fell silent for a moment. “I truly apologize for causing you such concern.”
“It’s nothing. You shouldn’t feel any psychological burden. Kuang Biao is ruthless and has committed many atrocities in recent years. If it weren’t for having a good father, he would have died countless times by now. You can be considered a benefactor to Shilin City.”
Long Tian wouldn’t feel any psychological burden; the other party was already prepared to strike hard—would they really spare his life? An eye for an eye, a favor for a favor; that was Long Tian’s principle in life.
“Is it safe for us to stay here? We won’t be found, will we?” Qiu Li’s small mouth seemed to have been blessed, and not long after she spoke, a servant came to report.
“Lord Man Xiang, it’s bad! The young master of the Kuang family is outside, demanding that you hand over these guests, or he’ll smash this place to pieces.”
Long Tian frowned slightly. They had been in Man Xiang’s residence for less than half an hour, and Kuang Quanbing had already come knocking. Someone must have leaked information. Guandongzi and Man Xiang thought the same, especially Guandongzi; he was confident in his ability to remain hidden, and it was impossible for them to have been discovered on the way here. There must be a traitor within Man Xiang’s residence.
“I didn’t mean to.” Qiu Li was startled; someone as innocent as her couldn’t think that deeply and assumed it was her bad luck that caused this.
“Guandongzi, take them to my study. Remember, don’t let any servants see you.” After instructing the servant who had come to report, Man Xiang went to the door to confront Kuang Quanbing.
“Young Master Kuang, may I ask what’s going on?” Man Xiang wore a flattering smile.
“Stop pretending to be confused! I’ll say this one last time: hand over Long Tian immediately, or don’t blame me for being merciless!”
“However, Young Master Kuang, Long Tian is really not here with me. Didn’t he already leave the city?”
“Good! Very good indeed!” Kuang Quanbing, who had little patience to begin with, saw that Manxiang was still stalling and didn’t bother to argue further. With a fierce wolf claw strike, he unleashed a violent demonic wind against Manxiang.
“Young Master Kuang, please stop this farce and return to your post. It would be unfortunate if Lord Dan Yu decided to punish you.” Although Manxiang’s strength was mediocre among the high-ranking officials, he was still a Demon King, two levels above Kuang Quanbing. He countered the wolf claw and forced Kuang Quanbing back a distance.
Kuang Quanbing was the pride of the Kuang family, and his strength was certainly more than this. Fighting above his level was a common occurrence for him. His gaze turned fierce: “Are you sure you want to oppose me?”
“Young Master Kuang, I have no intention of opposing you. I only hope you can calm down.”
Kuang Quanbing couldn’t care less about Manxiang’s words. He only knew that Manxiang was trying to stop him from capturing the murderer of his brother: “Die!”
A powerful demonic aura erupted from Kuang Quanbing’s body, and his form began to change. His shoulders heaved, and soon his clothes were torn apart, revealing shoulders from which hair began to sprout.
Reversion.
For the demon race to unleash all their combat power, it was certainly more convenient to revert to their beast form.
As Kuang Quanbing’s body grew larger, losing his human shape and transforming into a giant wolf, a restriction suddenly descended from the heavens, binding Kuang Quanbing. Following that, the head of the Sha family, Sha Bi, appeared.
“Young Master Quanbing, Lord Dan Yu has already given you a chance. Why must you act so recklessly?” Sha Bi shook his head with a sigh.
“Utter nonsense! She just wants to kill the murderer of my brother! Sha Bi! I warn you not to get involved! Get lost right now!” At this moment, Kuang Quanbing was half-man, half-beast, revealing sharp fangs, his gaze ferocious, saliva dripping.
“Please forgive me, I cannot allow you to continue making mistakes.” Shabi intensified the restraints, and Kuang Quanbing gradually returned to his human form. Though his clothes were tattered and his hair disheveled, his gaze grew increasingly venomous.
“Brother Man, I apologize for the embarrassment.” Shabi spoke on behalf of Kuang Quanbing to the Minister Man.
“I can understand the feelings of Young Master Kuang.” Minister Man certainly would not take the opportunity to kick someone when they were down.
“I will confine Young Master Quanbing later to help him calm down, but before that, I want to ask, is Long Tian with you?”
“No.”
“Then do you know his whereabouts?”
“I’m not sure. I’ve been busy running around, just returned to manage the affairs of the residence when I ran into Young Master Kuang.”
“I see.” Shabi naturally did not believe Minister Man’s words, but he could not abuse his higher cultivation to force a search of the Minister’s residence: “Long Tian was exposed as a spy by Young Master Kuang Biao. He did not surrender but instead plotted to kill Young Master Kuang Biao, committing an unforgivable crime. You must not shield such a villain.”
As he watched Shabi leave with Kuang Quanbing, Minister Man felt sorrow for Long Tian. This label had been firmly attached; as long as those in power insisted that Long Tian was a spy, even the truth could be twisted. Shilin City was no longer a place for him to stay.
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“Just a little more, just a little more and I could have caught the murderer of my brother! Why are you stopping me?” On the way to the prison, Kuang Quanbing shouted angrily at Shabi.
“We couldn’t protect Young Master Kuang Biao, but you must not come to harm.” Shabi patiently explained, “This is a critical time, and with Lord Po Lou not present, you cannot act recklessly.”
“Am I being reckless? Who exactly is being reckless? Manxiang and Dan Yu are clearly helping that Long Tian! They are the ones truly being reckless!”
Given Kuang Quanbing’s current state, Shabi chose not to continue persuading him. He locked him in a cell, activated the restraints, and ensured that Kuang Quanbing wouldn’t escape before leaving.
“Let me out, you scoundrel!!! Ah!!!” Though Kuang Quanbing was restricted in his cultivation within the restraints, he still crazily pounded and kicked at the cell door.
After about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Kuang Quanbing sat in the corner. He had already confirmed that this city was doomed; a trivial character had harmed his brother, and Dan Yu and the others actually wanted to protect him. This was definitely an attempt to make things difficult for the Kuang family.
“Click.” The cell door opened, and the previous little soldier rushed in: “Young Master Quanbing, I’ve come to rescue you. So, what do you think of the earlier proposal?”
“Cut the nonsense, tell me your plan.”
“Hehe.” The little soldier chuckled: “Since Young Master Quanbing has made up his mind, with the Kuang family’s reputation, Shilin City is merely within reach.”