Chapter 43 White Clothes

When everyone in the Fox Merchant Troupe was still rejoicing over their safe escape, the people in front suddenly stopped.

What's going on?

Startled, they looked ahead and saw a figure wrapped in black mist, riding a Liehongma (Crimson Steed), waiting for them on the official road.

The eyes of everyone in the Fox Merchant Troupe widened. They trembled with fear, and the group halted at the entrance, unable to advance or retreat.

"To everyone in the Fox Merchant Troupe, after our brief farewell yesterday, I didn't expect we'd meet so soon. The young miss ordered me to see you off."

See them off? More like send them to the underworld!

They stared at Fang Yue in fear, not daring to move rashly.

"Are you leaving the city or not? Don't block the entrance, affecting other people's comings and goings!"

Amidst the guard's reprimands, the members of the Short-Tail Tribe shook their heads like rattles.

Are you kidding me! That guy in front is the Grand Guest Elder of Dayang Manor! He was like a god of war last night!

If they tried to leave the city now, wouldn't he just chop off all their heads and use them as balls to kick around?

Terrified, they retreated back into Chu Nuan City, earning a scolding from the guard and curses from others who were blocked.

But compared to curses, their lives were more important.

However, as soon as they retreated, a horrifying scene unfolded.

They discovered… Fang Yue had followed them back into the city.

"If any of you dare to scatter and run…"

Before Fang Yue finished speaking, someone from the Fox Merchant Troupe shouted, "Scatter and run!" and tried to escape.

A flash of the black blade, and both person and horse were cleaved in two by Fang Yue's sword. They fell to the ground, blood staining the ground red.

"Ahhh!"

"Murder! Murder in the streets!"

The surrounding crowd panicked, and the guards at the gate approached.

"What's going on? Private fights are prohibited in Chu Nuan City! Dismount and explain yourselves!"

Fang Yue glanced at them coldly, raised the White Robe Token high, and roared, "Qing Si is on official business! Get out!"

The guard took a closer look and immediately recognized the White Robe Token as genuine. His expression changed, and everyone stopped and respectfully saluted.

"So it's a White Robe Investigator. May I ask which investigator is on duty? This commotion is a bit much, please leave your name so we…"

"Are you teaching me how to do my job?"

"I wouldn't dare…"

"The Fox Merchant Troupe is heavily involved with the Jing Li Guai (Crystal Glaze Wraith) case of the Dayang Merchant Troupe from the other day. You are to detain them all and lock them in the Qing Si prison, awaiting trial!"

"…Yes!"

The White Robe Token was real, so the identity couldn't be fake. Even if investigated later, the blame would fall on this White Robe Investigator.

Therefore, the guard obediently followed the order and approached the Fox Merchant Troupe.

It could be done like this?!

The Fox Merchant Troupe stared in astonishment at this scene, completely dumbfounded.

This Grand Guest Elder of Dayang Merchant Troupe was actually a Qing Si White Robe Investigator, and he could even command the guards?!

Their faces changed, and the Fox Merchant Troupe immediately rioted, scattering in all directions.

Some rushed out of the city, others rushed into the alleys on the side of the street.

Fang Yue unleashed a series of slashes, but only managed to kill most of them, unable to kill them all. He couldn't help but shout, "The Fox Merchant Troupe is the mastermind behind the Jing Li Guai (Crystal Glaze Wraith) case! In the name of the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe), from this moment on, all its members are to be captured and brought to justice, dead or alive!"

In his roar, Fang Yue turned his blade into flying feathers, killing another group of Short-Tail Tribe members. Only a dozen or so escaped, and because they were too scattered and the roads too complicated, he couldn't catch up and had to give up.

The others obeyed the order and chased after them.

Fang Yue then brought the supplies left behind by the Fox Merchant Troupe, cart after cart, back to the Dayang Merchant Troupe.

Without these supplies, the Fox Merchant Troupe was finished. The Short-Tail Tribe, as a foreign race, would only be slaughtered and discriminated against if they couldn't stick together to keep warm.

If he remembered correctly, the black market was still very interested in trading foreign races as slaves.

Fang Yue pondered.

"Lord Ye, you're back so soon?"

Mang Liuzi was stunned to see Fang Yue return, but seeing the bloodstains on Fang Yue's body, he figured the matter was mostly resolved.

"Is the young miss awake?"

"Not yet."

"Then let her continue to rest."

After thinking for a moment, Fang Yue called over a servant.

"Go and invite the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) here."

The servant nodded and quickly ran out.

But before long, the servant rushed back in a panic.

"What's wrong?"

"The, the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) is already outside the door."

Indeed, he was already entering the door. Fang Yue looked up and saw the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe), his face full of anger, arriving alone.

"Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe)!"

Fang Yue smiled and went up to shake his hand, whispering in his ear, "I am from the Phoenix Organization, a contact under Lord Niu Zuo (Ox Seat). Cover up my identity."

What…

The Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) was immediately stunned.

He actually revealed his identity as a member of the Phoenix Organization?

Is he really a member of the Phoenix Organization?

Moreover, he is both a Qing Si White Robe Investigator and a contact under Lord Niu Zuo (Ox Seat). What exactly is he…

The Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) looked at Fang Yue with suspicion, but saw Fang Yue gesture for him to enter. "Let's talk in the room."

"Alright."

Once inside the room, the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) couldn't help but ask, "Are you really a member of the Phoenix Organization?"

"Yes."

"Aren't you afraid I'll arrest you?"

"What kind of sense does it make for one of our own to arrest another? Besides, even if you arrest me today, I'll be released tomorrow."

"…What exactly does Lord Niu Zuo (Ox Seat) mean? I heard that you saved Yang Hongxia and even chased after Lord Shu Zuo (Rat Seat)."

Fang Yue smiled and stared at him without saying a word. "Do you really want to get to the bottom of this? This matter involves internal power struggles within the Phoenix Organization. If nothing had gone wrong last night, you should be calling me… Lord Shu Zuo (Rat Seat)!"

Hiss—

The Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) suddenly stood up, his mind in chaos, unable to see through Fang Yue's true intentions.

"Just go back and stay put. The small fights below don't need you to get involved. Yang Hongxia, from beginning to end, has been under the control of our Phoenix Organization!"

So that's how it is?!

Bang—

Just as the two were talking, a sound of a teacup falling and breaking suddenly rang out outside the door.

His face changed, and the Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) rushed out immediately, seeing the broken ceramic teacup on the ground, as well as a pool of tea mixed with tea leaves.

"Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it. Dayang Manor is already under my control!"

Fang Yue said calmly.

The Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) was stunned for a moment before returning to the room.

He still wanted to ask some questions, but Fang Yue stopped him with a look.

"Some things are better not known. When I ascend to the position of Lord Shu Zuo (Rat Seat), you will be my trusted confidant. Go back first and help me cover up my identity. I don't want this to cause too much of a stir."

"…Yes!"

The Lang Qingyi (Wolf Blue Robe) nodded and took his leave, his heart filled with doubt.

Leaving Dayang Manor and returning to Qing Si, he contacted his superiors, wanting to meet with them.