CH 422

Li Huowang held the head of Red in his hand, listening to Nangong's account with a shocked expression.

After listening, Li Huowang exclaimed, "What is the origin of this Red? Even without a head, it can still run!"

At this point, Li Huowang paused for a moment and quickly said, "But, Lord Jiancheng, I have seen this kind of ability in the military in Hou Shu. Perhaps this Red was obtained from there."

Upon hearing Li Huowang's words, Jiancheng made a gesture and the head in Li Huowang's hand flew back to his own hand, as if it were a precious treasure.

Jiancheng opened his mouth, revealing his rotten teeth, and a foul smell filled the air.

"There's no need to steal military techniques. The ability to run without a head is nothing special. What's strange is that he died and his soul cannot be summoned. Strange, could it be that he is still alive?"

Li Huowang thought to himself, "Is this my ability to run without a head? As long as I feel that I'm not dead, I will never die?"

But upon careful consideration, he realized that this ability he unintentionally used was quite useless. As long as the enemy reminded him, he would instantly fall to the ground.

While Li Huowang was pondering this, Jiancheng waved his hand and said, "Forget it, he's already dead. Let's not worry about whether he can run without a head. You tell me in detail how Red deceived you."

Upon hearing this, Li Huowang became fully focused. This matter couldn't be taken lightly.

But when it came to being deceived by the Taoist sects, Li Huowang didn't need to make up anything. He just changed some details and directly used the deception that the Taoist sects had used on him on Xing Island.

However, this time, Li Huowang portrayed the Taoist sects as successful instead of failing.

"So... the one who followed Zhuge Yuan all the way was Red?"

"That's correct, but I was confused in the bamboo forest and couldn't figure out what Red said to Zhuge Yuan while pretending to be a small person."

Being too close could easily reveal flaws, so Li Huowang exaggerated the story. Whatever the person had done or said before had nothing to do with him.

Li Huowang suddenly realized that the identity of the Taoist sects was really useful.

After listening, Jiancheng nodded slowly. His little head on his neck spoke, "Hehe, are you making up these things to deceive us? Are you also from the Taoist sects?"

Li Huowang's expression froze, and he directly took out a knife, without hesitation, he cut open his own chin, revealing half of his face, showing the layers of skin, flesh, and bones inside.

"Alright, alright, we believe you're not from the Taoist sects. Ah, the people of the E Jiao religion are decisive." Another Elemental Infant with a square Taoist hat began to mediate.

"Enough, everyone be quiet!" With the tone of Jiancheng's voice becoming heavier, the two Elemental Infants on his body suddenly shrank inward, resembling two red moles on a steamed bun.

Jiancheng walked forward, holding his head, and slowly circled around Li Huowang, his tone slightly softened.

"Don't worry, Red's head is here. The Ministry won't suspect you're from the Taoist sects. Since you were able to return intact, it's a good thing. So, the Ministry will give you a task. Go and do it well."

"Yes, Lord Jiancheng, please tell me. I will do my best!"

Jiancheng placed the head in his hand on the table and then patted it with his hand. "The Ministry wants you to get close to Zhuge Yuan and see what happens."

"We tested it before, and Zhuge Yuan still has the Six Astrological Books. The one that Red tricked him into taking away was a fake. Fortunately, if the Taoist sects had taken that thing, it would have been a big trouble."

"Yes, but Lord Jiancheng, since Red directly took away Zhuge Yuan's Six Astrological Books, they will become enemies! If I go there, it will be suicide!"

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Li Huowang firmly established his position. He didn't know Zhuge Yuan and had never spoken to him.

"Since Red can get close to Zhuge Yuan using your identity, then you, as a real person, can try as well. Perhaps it will work."

"But..." Li Huowang's eyes narrowed slightly. This was different from what he had expected. He thought the Ministry would seek revenge on the Taoist sects, and he could take advantage of the situation to hunt down Beifeng. But now, it seemed that he was getting involved with Zhuge Yuan again.

"What? Are you saying you don't want to go?" The tone of Jiancheng's voice became cold, and the two Elemental Infants on his neck opened their eyes slightly, emitting a faint black light.

"I dare not." Li Huowang lowered his head slightly.

"Go then, and if there are any problems, deal with them accordingly."

"Yes, Lord Jiancheng." Li Huowang realized that this guy just wanted to test him, and his own life was not within his consideration.

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Seeing Li Huowang's attitude, Jiancheng nodded in satisfaction, then he sat on the chair with the head in his hand and casually waved his hand. "Alright, you can go now."

Li Huowang was suddenly stunned. Was it over? What about the future? The Taoist sects had killed the Ministry's Jiancheng, provoking them like this, and it ended so easily?

Feeling that it was inappropriate to ask on the spot, Li Huowang saluted and turned to leave.Walking in the deserted wooden corridor, Li Huowang glanced at Nangong who had come out with him and asked indignantly, "Our supervisor was killed by the Taoist sects that deceive beings. Is the organization really not planning to do anything?"

Just as Li Huowang was considering whether he should stoke the fire a bit more, Nangong spoke up.

"It's not that simple. The organization has already transferred manpower from the six paths of Daliang. Once everyone is gathered, we'll catch them in a trap."

At this point, Nangong's expression became cold, "Hmm... Humph! These frauds, they really think that because the national teacher is currently occupied, they can do whatever they want. They are underestimating the organization too much!"

Hearing this, Li Huowang breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his efforts were not in vain. The Taoist sects that deceive beings and the organization were finally at odds. As long as they were fighting, he could benefit from their conflict.

"Erjiu, the organization wants you to get close to Zhuge Yuan. Don't think this is to make things difficult for you. Don't forget, the Taoist sects that deceive beings killed the supervisor using your identity."

"According to the organization's rules, such a thing is not so easy to let go. Fortunately, there is a shortage of manpower in the capital now. Whether you get close to Zhuge Yuan or not, this matter is considered past."

Li Huowang's face showed sudden realization. "So that's how it is. Thank you, Brother Nangong, for clearing up my confusion."

As Li Huowang walked and chatted with Nangong, their relationship wasn't exactly close, but at least they had progressed from strangers to acquaintances.

------Author's Note------

Sorry, the next chapter will be a bit late.