"Bai Pingyang has left the city now?" Liao Wenyu asked.
"Yes, I have already left. Sir, would you like me to let my subordinates..."
"No need. Bai Pingyang won't be free for long." The original warmth on Liao Wenyu's face has disappeared.
"My lord, what you mean is..." The subordinate looked at Liao Wenyu.
"He acted so arrogantly and even slaughtered the Liuhuo mercenary group for his own selfish interests. How can the people above tolerate him?" Liao Wenyu sneered.
"But... Bai Pingyang is not necessarily responsible for what happened. What's more, we have no evidence." The subordinate hesitated.
"Whether he did it or not, it doesn't matter. The key is, if it says he did it, then that's what he did."
Liao Wenyu slowly took a sip of tea, and under the puzzled eyes of his subordinates, he quietly said, "Now that the mercenary group is powerful, the higher-ups have originally decided to weaken their strength, but someone just happened to come to the door. Don't take advantage of him."
Who drives it?"
The subordinate looked stern.
To decide the life or death of a hero in such an understatement, is this... really good?
"Thank you for your hard work, but you should know what you can and cannot say, do you understand?" Liao Wenyu patted his subordinate on the shoulder.
A chill ran down his spine, and his head hung even lower, "Yes, I understand."
"Very good, let's get down."
After the man came out, Liao Wenyu took a deep breath.
Liao Wenyu looked to the horizon. It seemed that this state of five lakes was about to undergo a great change.
****
Ling Xuewei returned to Zecheng and found where Dai Can and others were hiding.
This is an extremely remote place where no one will notice it easily. It is the meeting place they agreed on in advance.
After knocking on the door and giving the code, Ling Xuewei was let in.
"Master Ling, you are finally here!"
Dai Can came out and was relieved to see that Ling Xuewei was fine.
"Come in quickly, the captain has been waiting for a long time."
"Is his injury okay?" Ling Xuewei asked.
"It's just some trauma. It will take a few days to recover." Dai Can said with a smile.
Xiong Cang was rescued safely, and Dai Can felt relieved.
Ling Xuewei stepped into the room and saw Xiong Cang lying on the bed, and Fan Yi was also in the room.
After Ling Xuewei saw Xiong Cang, she nodded lightly at Xiong Cang.
At this time, a figure suddenly rushed over and rushed straight into Ling Xuewei's arms.
Ling Xuewei knew it was Xiong Er without even looking, so she caught him immediately.
Xiong Er raised his head in Ling Xuewei's arms and smiled brightly at her.
Ling Xuewei's heart softened inexplicably, and then she rubbed Xiong Er's head, and Xiong Er immediately gave her a brighter smile in return.
"Xiao Er, don't delay your elder brother from talking to Mr. Ling. Come on, I'll take you to play outside." Dai Can said, Xiong Er hesitated for a moment. It was obvious that he was reluctant to part with it, but he was not willful and followed Dai Can out obediently.
"Master Ling..." Xiong Cang struggled to get up.
"You just lie down, there's no need to be polite." Ling Xuewei waved her hand towards Xiong Cang, then sat down and asked, "Have everyone been arranged?"
"Yes, when I come back, Dai Can and Fan Yi have made arrangements. The location is very secret and outsiders will not notice it." Xiong Cang said, "After a while, when the news has passed, they will leave the city."
"Well, you can make the arrangements. By the way, I'll leave him to you." Ling Xuewei nodded, then she waved her hand and a person appeared in the room, it was Pan Guang who had disappeared.
Pan Guang lay quietly on the ground, unconscious, with no sign of waking up.
Xiong Cang had seen too many of Ling Xuewei's methods, and he was not surprised at all when he saw Pan Guang passed out.
Xiong Cang looked at Pan Guang who was lying on the ground, and bowed deeply to Ling Xuewei, "Thank you, sir."
Mr. Ling, Mr.
Just one word difference, but it clearly shows Xiong Cang's thoughts.
Ling Xuewei raised her eyebrows slightly, and then a smile appeared on her face.
There was no sound for a long time. Xiong Cang felt a little uneasy. He quietly raised his head and saw Ling Xuewei sitting quietly at the table, looking outside, not knowing what she was thinking.
"Young Master..." Xiong Cang's voice was filled with confusion.
Ling Xuewei said calmly, "I think Liao Wenyu should have got the news now. Although Liuhuo is only a second-class mercenary group, it can still be regarded as a famous group in the Five Lakes State. Now that it is destroyed, Liao Wenyu will definitely investigate strictly.
Who do you think he will be suspicious of first?"
"Bai Pingyang."
Xiong Cang didn't hesitate.
"Oh?" Ling Xuewei smiled and then asked, "Why?"
"Bai Pingyang has made too many moves recently, which has attracted the attention of the people above." Xiong Cang analyzed, "Furthermore, it is true that he and Pan Guang planned the black gold mine. Liao Wenyu knew it well and would definitely think that he was too ambitious.
It is difficult to control. Especially since he is the newly appointed Lord of Zecheng City, and Liuhuo is within his jurisdiction, he will definitely be eager to find the murderer, so Bai Pingyang is destined to become the scapegoat."
Whether he is innocent or not.
This is power. The superiors of the Five Lakes State will never allow their majesty to be challenged. What's more, Bai Pingyang is indeed too public. How can they not be afraid of this?
Ling Xuewei was surprised. She didn't expect the person in front of her to analyze the situation so clearly. It seemed that her understanding of Xiong Cang was still too shallow.
"What are your plans next?" Ling Xuewei looked straight at Xiong Cang.
Coming!
Xiong Cang's eyes lit up and he felt that he had finally arrived!
"Xiong Cang is willing to follow the young master!"
Xiong Cang's words were sonorous and powerful, without any hesitation.
Ling Xuewei took a sip of tea and didn't say anything for a while.
Xiong Cang's heart beat loudly again.
Ling Xuewei smiled and said, "I'm just a wanderer with nothing to do. Why is Captain Xiong following me?"
Xiong Cang said firmly, "No matter who the young master is, Xiong Cang is willing to follow him!"
Ling Xuewei looked at him with a half-smile, her gaze was like a sharp blade, and she seemed to be able to see through all his disguises with one glance.
Xiong Cang was a little embarrassed and scratched the back of his forehead in embarrassment, "Actually... I probably already know the identity of the young master."
As he finished speaking, he saw that the person opposite didn't look surprised.
"Young master, you don't seem surprised?" Xiong Cang asked, expressing his doubts.
"I didn't hide it deliberately. It's normal for you to see it." Ling Xuewei said.
As if his guess was confirmed, Xiong Cang's expression brightened, and then he said uneasily, "Young Master is wise, and Xiong Cang's thoughts cannot be hidden from you. You should know that Young Master... Xiao Er... is in a special situation. Looking at the world, I am afraid that only
There is a young master who can help Xiao Er. Although Xiong Cang has selfish motives, his desire to follow the young master is indeed sincere!"
Xiong Cang's expression condensed and his eyes were firm, "Young master has saved Xiong in danger many times, and now he has solved the big problem of Pan Guang for us. My brothers and I have this in our hearts. In this life, life or death
, I will give full authority to the young master and I will never regret it!"
Ling Xuewei looked at the man in front of her without changing her gaze. After a long time, she finally smiled.
"So, very good."
Um?
Xiong Cang was dumbfounded.
What...very good?
Is that the end?
Ling Xuewei stood up slowly, "During this period, you should take good care of yourself. When everything is over, someone will take care of you."
"Wait a minute, Master...are you agreeing?" Xiong Cang felt a little uneasy.
So simple?
Xiong Cang was a little confused for a moment, and he thought it would take a lot of trouble.
"Then what do you think? You still have to pass five levels to kill six generals?" Ling Xuewei burst out laughing.
Xiong Cang touched his head nonchalantly, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Ling Xuewei smiled and said, "I originally intended to take you under my command, otherwise you would have thought that I would be nosy."
After saying that, Ling Xuewei left calmly.
Xiong Cang was left stunned for a long time.
That being the case, what about him just now... So, was he being tricked?
Xiong Cang couldn't laugh or cry.
Didn't you expect that the young master still has this side?
…
Later, when Ling Xuewei saw Xiong Cang again, Pan Guang was gone in the house.
Naturally, she would not ask Xiong Cang how he dealt with that person. After all, it was a private matter for his subordinates.
…
Once the Liuhuo mercenary group was destroyed, although Liao Wenyu deliberately blocked the news, it spread quickly.
The crowd was in an uproar.
There was a lot of discussion about this matter, especially the mastermind behind Liuhuo's extinguishing, and there were many speculations.
But before the matter subsided, another turmoil arose. Recently, news came that the headquarters of the White Lion Mercenary Group was attacked, causing turmoil in the entire Five Lakes State.
What's going on?
Why was the White Lion Mercenary Group also attacked?
Not to mention the Flowing Fire Mercenary Group, the White Lion has an extraordinary status in the Five Lakes State, ranking as a first-class mercenary group. Its leader is not only a strong martial emperor close to the fourth level, but also a rare beast tamer. He leads
The White Lion mercenary group is so powerful, how could it be attacked overnight?
Where is his invincible army of contracted beasts?
But then, an explosive news came out of nowhere!
Bai Pingyang is not an animal trainer!
The one who really has the ability to tame animals is the beloved concubine beside him!
It turns out that Bai Pingyang took the girl hostage, imprisoned her, and disguised herself as an animal tamer in order to attract powerful people to join the White Lion and increase her strength.
Once this news came out, it once again caused an uproar in public opinion.
Everyone originally thought that Bai Pingyang was a hero, but no one thought that he was actually a despicable and shameless villain!
Countless voices of disdain were directed at Bai Pingyang, and even the reputation of the White Lion Mercenary Group was implicated! Bai Pingyang's good reputation accumulated for several years collapsed like this.
Due to the loss of power due to attacks by unknown persons, and the revelation of years of planning, Bai Pingyang was at a loss and was besieged by numerous forces.
In just a few days, the strength of the White Lion Mercenary Group was greatly reduced. Many of its forces suddenly rebelled, intending to overthrow Bai Pingyang's position. Coupled with the instigation of malicious people, the entire White Lion Mercenary Group was in chaos.
During this period, Bai Pingyang was also seriously injured and disappeared.
Soon after, the White Lion Mercenary Group split into multiple forces, announcing to the outside world that they were leaving the White Lion Mercenary Group and establishing their own business.
Within a month, the White Lion Mercenary Group was disbanded.
The powerful first-class mercenary group fell from the Five Lakes State.
There are rumors that Bai Pingyang is dead.
There are also rumors that Bai Pingyang escaped with his own forces and his whereabouts are unknown.