229: trust

The Mulan Manor disciple also breathed a sigh of relief; as long as Zhang Chongfei entered the secret tunnel, he would be safe.

In the blink of an eye, the Guards had already led Zhang Chongfei to the tunnel.

Naturally, since the Mulan Manor disciple had described the situation so gravely, no one dared to act recklessly.

Besides, if anything were to happen to Zhang Chongfei, not a single one of them would escape; they would all be buried with him.

"Commander, please be careful," a guard said cautiously.

"Wait." Zhang Chongfei suddenly halted his steps and turned back to look at the Mulan Manor disciple.

"Commander, what's wrong?" The Guards didn't understand why he would stop at a time like this.

Perhaps that fellow had already discovered he'd been played and was now frantically searching the Gao Family estate; if he were to find this place...

...it would be truly disastrous.

"Bring that Mulan Manor disciple who just came to report over here." A spark of realization flashed through Zhang Chongfei's mind as he suddenly thought of someone.

The Guards looked at each other, unsure of what to do. Of course, Zhang Chongfei's orders were not to be disobeyed.

However, these were exceptional circumstances. If that fellow found this place, Zhang Chongfei would be in great danger.

Risking such a thing for a mere Mulan Manor disciple truly seemed like the losses outweighed the gains.

"What are you standing there for? Go, now!" Zhang Chongfei barked.

Seeing the Guards hesitate to move, Zhang Chongfei's anger was instantly ignited. He turned around, a cold glint bursting from his eyes as he glared fixedly at the Guards.

And at that moment...

The guard's face darkened as he clenched his fists tightly, torn on how to proceed.

It was at this point that the guard felt he had no choice but to comply.

"Commander, you head into the tunnel first, and I will bring that Mulan Manor disciple to you!" the guard compromised. However, he still wanted Zhang Chongfei to enter the tunnel.

"I must see that Mulan Manor disciple today, otherwise, I'm not going anywhere." Zhang Chongfei's face was grim as he unceremoniously sat down.

Zhang Chongfei was in no hurry, simply sitting there on the ground.

The Guards were instantly rendered helpless. After all, he was the Commander; the Guards had no choice but to do as he said.

"Protect the Commander! We'll be right back."

"Protect the Commander at all costs!"

The Guards had no other option. Leaving a few men behind, the group immediately rushed back to the backyard.

The Guards were frustrated, but Zhang Chongfei had that kind of personality—no one could stop him from doing what he wanted.

Conversely, if it was something Zhang Chongfei didn't want to do, it didn't matter who spoke or what they said; it would be useless.

"Little brother, don't leave just yet!" The guard reached the backyard and looked up, spotting the Mulan Manor disciple not far away. He quickly waved and shouted.

The Mulan Manor disciple hadn't snapped out of his daze yet and didn't hear him at all.

Seeing that the Mulan Manor disciple continued to walk forward without turning back...

...the guard grew anxious. "Little Brother Mu, don't go! Wait up!"

It was only then that the Mulan Manor disciple snapped out of it, seeing the guard rushing straight toward him from not far away.

This display gave the Mulan Manor disciple quite a fright.

"What is it? Does the Commander need something?" The Mulan Manor disciple took a deep breath, first forcing himself to calm down.

What was wrong with these Guards?

Why were they suddenly looking for him?

Could it be that the Commander intended to have these men take him back by force!

The Mulan Manor disciple felt uneasy, unsure of what was happening.

"Little brother, come back with me quickly! The Commander is looking for you!" The guard was out of breath and drenched in sweat.

Seeing this, the Mulan Manor disciple took a sharp breath, unsure of what to do.

However, a sudden sense of dread washed over him; he didn't want to go see Zhang Chongfei like this.

"I have other tasks. How about this: you tell the Commander, and I'll just skip it for now." The Mulan Manor disciple swallowed hard; he really didn't want to go back.

He didn't know what Zhang Chongfei meant by wanting to take him away at a time like this.

The Mulan Manor disciple felt some regret; if he hadn't come to report the news, would he have avoided this trouble?

"No, you must come with us. Otherwise, we'll have to use forceful measures," the guard said with a dark expression.

In truth, these Guards had no choice. If they didn't bring the Mulan Manor disciple back, Zhang Chongfei wouldn't enter the tunnel.

If anything happened to Zhang Chongfei, these Guards truly wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility.

Therefore, no matter what method they used, they had to take this Mulan Manor disciple with them.

"I can't, I really have other things to do." The Mulan Manor disciple was scared; he didn't want to go back like this.

But the Guards didn't waste any more words and stepped forward directly.

"Enough talk, take him!" A few Guards immediately surrounded the Mulan Manor disciple.

This time, the Mulan Manor disciple couldn't escape at all, as the Guards held him in a death grip.

The Mulan Manor disciple couldn't move a muscle, let alone muster any strength to resist.

"These Mulan Manor people are quite interesting. They're all on the same side, yet they're fighting amongst themselves?" From atop the Ancient Tree, Li Changfeng took in the entire scene.

At this moment, the corners of Li Changfeng's mouth curled into a smirk.

Just now, Li Changfeng had seen Zhang Chongfei and naturally committed his face to memory.

The next time Li Changfeng saw Zhang Chongfei, he would certainly be able to recognize him.

As long as Zhang Chongfei was dead, Physician Chen would have no more worries, and Situ Jiu and the others could live in peace.

For the sake of this goal, Li Changfeng had to act; he had to kill Zhang Chongfei.

A long while later.

The Guards finally brought the Mulan Manor disciple back.

"Commander, we're back. This is the man you wanted!" The guard threw the Mulan Manor disciple heavily onto the ground.

Seeing this, Zhang Chongfei's brow furrowed, and he took on a fierce expression.

The Mulan Manor disciple instantly lost his nerve and knelt directly on the ground, looking extremely nervous.

"Commander, I really didn't mean to disturb you, I just wanted to save you!" The Mulan Manor disciple kept his head down, not even daring to steal a glance.

Slap!

A crisp sound rang out.

Zhang Chongfei's palm struck the guard's face hard. "I told you to invite our Benefactor back, and this is how you handle it!"

"You bastard, do you have a death wish!"

"Damn it!"

Zhang Chongfei cursed. One slap didn't seem to satisfy his anger, so he reached out again and struck the guard's face hard.

Slap! Slap!

Two more crisp sounds followed.

The guard was slapped until his head was spinning, and he hurriedly apologized.

"I'm sorry, Commander, I didn't mean it! I was just in a hurry! Commander, please get into the tunnel quickly!" The guard was loyal; even after being beaten, he was still deeply concerned for Zhang Chongfei's safety.