531: Chapter 531 Mysterious Master

"Thank you for saving me, benefactor. Meier has no way to repay you."

High atop a Buddhist pagoda in Dayue City, after Lin Xiao set Liao Meier down, the woman immediately bowed gracefully.

On her charming face, she displayed the pitiable expression she was so skilled at.

"Don't be in such a hurry to call me benefactor. I ask you, why were you trying to get close to Prince Wu, Liu Bing?"

Lin Xiao had already figured it out; Liao Meier had gone through all this trouble, risking her life to participate in the Ghost King Tournament, just to see Prince of Wu.

However, the intelligence she had obtained seemed to be incorrect. The new generation of Ghost King meeting Prince of Wu was not a customary practice.

So, in her anxiety, she had instead put herself in danger.

Various thoughts flashed through Liao Meier's mind...

Thinking that this "mysterious person" killed the Xiaoxiang Swordsman as easily as cutting vegetables, such terrifying strength—he was likely some hidden Great Grandmaster.

The Million Mountains of Baiyue and the dense forests of the southern border were incredibly vast.

The Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Strongholds were severely disconnected from the central Imperial Dynasty, with vastly different customs that the government could not effectively manage.

Including Medicine King Valley, these mysterious places hid who knew how many reclusive experts.

Therefore, it was not impossible for an unknown Great Grandmaster to appear.

A Great Grandmaster... If she could build a good relationship with him, perhaps she could...

Liao Meier made up her mind and bowed again, saying, "Senior, to tell you the truth, Meier is a subordinate of Prince of Zhenbei, ordered to eliminate Prince Wu, Liu Bing."

What the heck!?

A hundred question marks appeared on Lin Xiao's forehead.

When had he ever given such an order?!

"Prince of Zhenbei? Would a dignified Prince of Zhenbei need a woman like you to act as his assassin?"

"Moreover, would Prince of Zhenbei really be afraid of Prince of Wu? Why would he resort to such base acts of assassination?"

Lin Xiao said coldly, his tone one of disbelief.

Liao Meier hurriedly explained, "Senior, you may not know, but several months ago, the leader of the Moon Worship Cult used account books as evidence to expose the ugliness of corruption and bribery among a large number of Baiyue officials."

"Many of Prince Wu, Liu Bing's relatives and subordinates were implicated, and Prince Wus Mansion also suffered a great loss in prestige."

"In the past, if the people revolted, Prince of Wu could have sent the army to suppress them."

"But now, the Imperial Dynasty is long since a mere shell, and the hearts of the people in the world turn to the Prince of Zhenbei in the north!"

"Prince of Wu worries about the Zhenbei Army marching south, so he dare not break ties with the common people."

"He had no choice but to punish over a hundred officials of various ranks, and even killed his own kin and several confidants to temporarily muddle through."

"But Prince of Wu holds a grudge against Prince of Zhenbei and has secretly colluded with Prince of East Sea, Zhao Wugou, as well as overseas pirates."

"They secretly established workshops to forge weapons from the previous dynasty's Xuanji Sect, intending to form a coalition army to oppose the Zhenbei Army."

Liao Meier sighed, "Prince of Zhenbei, fearing that the people would suffer, sent someone close to him to find Meier and have Meier find a way to locate the hiding Prince of Wu."

Lin Xiao fell silent.

Damn, how is she making this sound so convincing?

If he didn't know that the Prince of Donghai had already kicked the bucket, and that he himself had never given such an order, he would have almost believed her!

Besides, Liao Meier shouldn't know about the Xuanji Sect or the collusion with pirates.

This woman doesn't seem to be lying on purpose. Could it be... that she was also deceived by someone?

So, is there someone in the shadows impersonating him and giving orders to Liao Meier?

Lin Xiao's mood grew heavy. If someone was secretly doing evil in his name, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"You're saying that Prince Wu, Liu Bing has gone into hiding?"

"Yes. It is said that Prince of Wu has more than one body double. Over the past few months, although he has occasionally appeared, those were not him in person."

"Including that Prince of Donghai, they say he is dead, but it was merely a faked death to escape. In reality, he is currently plotting something big with the pirates."

"Although our Prince of Zhenbei possesses peerless martial arts, he is busy with a thousand tasks every day and cannot spend all his energy hunting these two down."

"And as long as Prince of Wu and Prince of East Sea do not openly raise an army, the Zhenbei Army cannot openly march south."

Liao Meier sighed, "That is why he issued a 'Traitor Elimination Order' to me. After all, I grew up in Baiyue and it is easier for me to track Prince of Wu's movements."

"You've said so much, do you have any proof?"

Lin Xiao frowned, "Who among the subordinates of Prince of Zhenbei contacted you? And where is that Xuanji Sect weapons workshop?"

Liao Meier's almond-shaped eyes shimmered as she said, "If Meier takes you to find the evidence, Senior, could you lend Meier a hand?"

"After it is done, Senior will be credited with the greatest achievement. With your strength, I believe Prince of Zhenbei will treat you as an honored guest..."

Lin Xiao felt like laughing; this Liao Meier was already starting to recruit experts for him.

Indeed, logically speaking, if she could bring a Great Grandmaster to defect to the Zhenbei Princes Mansion, that would be a monumental achievement.

She was probably hoping to use the credit to climb into his bed too!

"Fine. As long as the person you are meeting is indeed a confidant of Prince of Zhenbei, I will help you kill Prince of Wu."

Seeing Lin Xiao agree, Liao Meier was overjoyed.

Having experienced this failure, she already knew that her strength was insufficient to complete the assassination mission.

After all, there was a high probability that Prince of Wu had more than one expert by his side besides Hu Xiao.

But as long as this mysterious Great Grandmaster in front of her agreed, it would be a sure thing!

As for what this person's identity was, Liao Meier didn't want to think about it at all.

This was her only chance to gain the favor of Prince of Zhenbei. Wealth is sought in danger; she would take the gamble!

With that thought, Liao Meier immediately smiled gracefully, "Senior, I will take you to see the Prince's special envoy right now."

"I imagine that when she sees you and learns that you are willing to serve the Prince, she will be very happy!"

Lin Xiao didn't waste words and told her to lead the way immediately.

Liao Meier bowed respectfully, then drifted away using her light footwork, heading toward a residential area in the east of Dayue City.

About a stick of incense later, the two arrived at a private residence.

Liao Meier knocked on the door in a rhythmic pattern, and after a while, someone opened the door.

It was a cold and beautiful woman wearing black clothes with an excellent figure.

The woman frowned slightly when she saw Liao Meier followed by a person in a silver mask.

"Did you succeed?"

Liao Meier shook her head, "Madam, can we go inside first? This Senior has extraordinary strength and is here to help us."

Although the cold beauty was puzzled, she let the two enter the house first.

Entering the room, Liao Meier said, "Senior, this is the person I mentioned, someone close to Prince of Zhenbei, the daughter of the former Western Shu General, General Leng Duo..."

"Shut up!"

The woman scolded, "Who told you to reveal my identity? Besides, how could the Prince's plans be leaked so casually?"

Liao Meier hurriedly lowered her head to apologize, "Madam Leng, it was Meier's slip of the tongue, but this Senior just saved Meier and killed the Xiaoxiang Swordsman, Hu Xiao. He is definitely not an ordinary person."

"What? Killed the Xiaoxiang Swordsman?"

The woman put on a smile, "Forgive my rudeness. May I ask which sect you are from? I am Leng Bingyan, and I am from the Zhenbei Princes Mansion."

Lin Xiao's face behind the mask was already filled with coldness.