Free Web NovelChapter 274: Chapter 272: Beheading
Jiang Chen sat on the City Lord’s throne, with Wen Quan, controlled by the Cyan Silkworm, below.
"Master, I gave Wen Bufan a thorough beating. He’s much more docile now."
"He won’t dare cause any more trouble."
As he spoke, a smug smile appeared on the face of Wen Quan, who was being controlled by the Cyan Silkworm.
It made Jiang Chen wonder if the Cyan Silkworm was a sadist.
Based on the Cyan Silkworm’s account, it had tortured Wen Bufan horribly.
The thought made Jiang Chen unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Now that Wen Bufan was in the Cyan Silkworm’s clutches, he was certainly in for a miserable time.
"Do as you please."
"I don’t mind,"
Jiang Chen said dismissively.
As they spoke...
Suddenly, a guard outside announced, "City Lord, the two Vice Presidents of the Alchemy Master Guild request an audience."
Jiang Chen was a bit surprised.
’The Vice Presidents of the Alchemy Master Guild? Aren’t they Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong?’
’What are those two doing at the City Lord’s Mansion?’
"Should I see them?" Wen Quan asked Jiang Chen.
He now obeyed Jiang Chen’s every word, and he also knew that Jiang Chen was the President of the Alchemy Master Guild.
"See them. Let’s find out what this is about."
Jiang Chen nodded, then quickly hid from sight.
"Let them in," said Wen Quan, under the Cyan Silkworm’s control.
Soon, Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong walked in.
The moment they entered and saw Wen Quan, they hastily bowed. "Greetings, City Lord."
Wen Quan, controlled by the Cyan Silkworm, naturally knew who they were.
He sat upon the City Lord’s throne, his expression stern and imposing.
"Ah, the two Vice Presidents of the Alchemy Master Guild. What business do you have with this City Lord?"
He remained impassive, knowing they had caused a great deal of trouble while competing with Jiang Chen for the presidency.
The Cyan Silkworm had disliked them from the very start.
Besides, Jiang Chen was watching from the shadows right now.
’I have to put on a good performance for my master.’
Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong looked at each other.
Finally, the slightly older Shen Mi stepped forward.
"City Lord, we would like to discuss something with you."
Wen Quan immediately looked somewhat surprised.
He asked, "What is it? Let’s hear it."
Shen Mi nodded.
After a moment of deliberation, he said, "It’s like this... I wonder if you, City Lord, have heard about the recent affairs of our Alchemy Master Guild?"
He watched the City Lord cautiously. After all, there was no guarantee that City Lord Wen Quan would agree to what he was about to say.
They had only come today to test the waters.
"I’ve heard a little something," replied Wen Quan. "I heard you were competing with that Jiang... ahem, with Jiang Chen for the position of President of the Alchemy Master Guild, but in the end, he was the one who got it."
Wen Quan hesitated to speak Jiang Chen’s name—he was, after all, his master.
Sure enough, Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong exchanged another glance, looking pleased.
’If City Lord Wen Quan is concerned with the Alchemy Master Guild’s business, then there’s hope for us.’
Shen Mi continued, "That’s right. That is precisely why we are here today."
"We wish to cooperate with the City Lord’s Mansion."
From the shadows, Jiang Chen was a bit surprised.
’So they really haven’t given up. Still looking for an opportunity to seize the presidency of the Alchemy Master Guild.’
A cold sneer formed on his lips.
He continued to listen.
"Oh? Interesting. And how do you propose we cooperate?"
Wen Quan’s interest was immediately piqued. He watched the two men intently.
Shen Mi’s spirits were immediately lifted.
He said in a loud voice, "As long as you help one of us become the President of the Alchemy Master Guild, we will personally guarantee the supply of all the Elixirs your City Lord’s Mansion requires from now on."
"What do you say, City Lord?"
Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong had thought it over. It was an offer they were certain Wen Quan would never refuse.
They had deliberated for a long time before coming up with such a plan.
The plan was to use the power of the City Lord’s Mansion to seize the presidency of the Alchemy Master Guild.
Once they controlled the Alchemy Master Guild, they could mobilize its resources as they pleased.
Listening from the shadows, a cold light glinted in Jiang Chen’s eyes.
’Damn you fools. You came here today looking for death, and you’ve walked right into my hands.’
From his hiding spot, a mocking smile slowly spread across Jiang Chen’s face.
They had no way of knowing that the City Lord before them was no longer Wen Quan, but the Cyan Silkworm.
Wen Quan glanced at Jiang Chen’s location.
Jiang Chen sent him a mental command: "First, ask them if they ever sent assassins to deal with me." frёewebnoѵēl.com
Jiang Chen had been ambushed by assassins after leaving the Alchemy Master Guild before.
He suspected they were behind it.
But without proof, he couldn’t make a move against them.
Today was the perfect opportunity.
The Cyan Silkworm immediately understood.
It casually asked through Wen Quan, "Well... that’s not out of the question."
"But I’ve heard that Jiang Chen is no easy target. And doesn’t he have some powerful, mysterious master backing him?"
"Why don’t the two of you figure out a way to kill Jiang Chen yourselves?"
Shen Mi smiled bitterly.
"That Jiang Chen... he is indeed a handful."
"We’ve sent assassins after him before, but they all failed to kill him. That’s why we’re hoping to cooperate with the City Lord’s Mansion."
Shen Mi had no idea about the connection between Jiang Chen and the Cyan Silkworm.
He admitted it outright, with almost no hesitation.
’What?’
Jiang Chen was stunned. He hadn’t even asked, and they had just admitted it themselves.
’Unbelievable. You two really have some nerve.’
Now that he had proof, Jiang Chen sent a telepathic command to the Cyan Silkworm: "Alright, stop wasting time with them. Seize them and have them executed."
Hearing this, the corners of Wen Quan’s mouth slowly curled into a smile.
He suddenly roared at Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong, "Guards! Seize them!"
SWOOSH!
At that, Lin Hai and the Martial King Puppet stormed in, followed by dozens of guards.
The color drained from Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong’s faces.
"City Lord, what is the meaning of this?"
They couldn’t understand it. They hadn’t done anything to offend the City Lord since arriving, so why had he turned on them so suddenly?
Wen Quan waved his hand. "Seize them."
"These two dared to show disrespect to this City Lord."
In an instant, despair washed over Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong.
They had thought they could use the power of the City Lord’s Mansion to reclaim the presidency.
They never expected to be arrested by City Lord Wen Quan right here in the City Lord’s Mansion.
The two were given no chance to resist.
In no time, Lin Hai and his men had captured Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong and bound them securely.
"Drag them out and behead them immediately as a public spectacle."
With a wave of his hand, Wen Quan gave Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong no chance to explain.
Jiang Chen was still watching, and the Cyan Silkworm had no intention of disappointing him.
Just as ordered, amidst Shen Mi and Qiu Baxiong’s screams and pleas for mercy, they were dragged out by Lin Hai and the guards of the City Lord’s Mansion.
They were dragged out onto the main street and charged with the crime of causing a disturbance in the City Lord’s Mansion. freewebnσvel.cѳm
They were beheaded on the spot.
They died feeling completely wronged, unable to even close their eyes in death.
To their dying breath, they remained in the dark, never knowing why they had been ordered to be beheaded.
"Master, are you satisfied?"
As Jiang Chen emerged from his hiding place, Wen Quan asked in a fawning tone.
Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction. "Well done."
"For now, I’m leaving Hanwu City to you."
"You should know what needs to be done."
Afterward, Jiang Chen left the City Lord’s Mansion.
With matters in both the Alchemy Master Guild and the City Lord’s Mansion settled, he had no more lingering concerns.
Jiang Chen could finally begin to execute his plan.
