134: Chapter 134 Say it again, what's his name?

Central District, a certain manor.

High Priest Shang Yuleng picked up the teapot, poured tea for Wei Ye and Liu Zhiming again, and asked with a smile.

"Brother Wei, I heard that the person leading the Sangyu people this time is your old flame, Yun Muhong?"

Wei Ye's face fell, and he snorted, "For you to pay so much attention to such old news, Brother Shang, I should thank you."

High Priest Shang Yuleng laughed, "Don't take it the wrong way, Brother Wei. Who doesn't have regrets in this life? If you had managed to win her over back then, I wouldn't be sitting in this seat today."

Wei Ye glared at him, "Don't be so modest, Brother Shang. Although that old woman Yun is capable, a woman is still a woman; she's not material for big things, unlike you. Among us, you are the youngest and the most likely to reach Huagai Realm. I think if the High Priest needs to choose a successor, you are the top choice."

"You're too kind, Brother. I actually think you're the most suitable. After all, your Wei Family has generations of accumulation in Song City, and your strength is unmatched. If you succeed, it will be most beneficial for the overall situation in Song City."

Seeing the two sparring, Liu Zhiming laughed and tried to smooth things over.

"Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, a blessing from our Lord. Let's talk less about unhappy things. Drink tea, drink tea!"

Although Liu Zhiming no longer has a chance to succeed the High Priest, he has the most seniority in The Sect, so both men gave him some face and took a symbolic sip.

High Priest Shang Yuleng continued: "Brother Wei, actually, my point just now was that the person you are supervising is also surnamed Yun. She is both a blood relative of Yun Muhong and a woman. The Sangyu people are coming with ill intentions this time. Showing off on a small scale is secondary; we must not let her cause any trouble."

Wei Ye frowned more, but Liu Zhiming nodded repeatedly.

"That's right, Brother Yuleng's words make sense."

"We all know that although Mad Dog is nominally Ye Baiqiao's eldest disciple, that kid is a cripple."

"But this second disciple, Yun Zhuoyue, is exceptionally talented and has received the true teachings. She not only masters the Open-Ring Forbidden Method and the Seven Kills Art, but also possesses a rare dual-attribute Ice-Wind Wuque Method. The so-called Hu Xiao is actually the only one worth paying attention to."

"Back when Yun Siye died in battle in Sang City, it was mainly because the imperial reinforcements were too slow. Eighty percent of the Yun Family died in that battle, and the survivors don't have any good feelings toward the imperial court. Ye Baiqiao brought his only daughter back, but the others... still harbor great resentment toward the imperial court."

"Now that Yun Zhuoyue has grown to this point, and Ye Baiqiao has been exiled, it's hard to guess what she's thinking. Yun Muhong is now a Bishop of the Sang City Sect. Old Wei, you really cannot be careless about this. You should greet the Qiguang Sect in advance; it's best not to let them have a chance to meet."

Although Wei Ye didn't like hearing this, he could only nod slightly.

Just as the conversation reached this point, High Priest Shang Yuleng's phone suddenly rang.

He took it out, saw it was Shang Yuqing's number, frowned deeply, and hung up immediately.

However, within three to five seconds, the phone rang again. High Priest Shang Yuleng hung up again, but after another three to five seconds, the phone rang for the third time.

Regarding this younger sister, High Priest Shang Yuleng had complicated feelings.

Although she was notorious, she reached this point largely because of him, her brother.

Furthermore, the reason he was sitting with Wei Ye and Liu Zhiming was precisely because of the vacancy among the four Bishops.

This small alliance had no covenant and was only temporary.

Liu Zhiming was one thing, but Wei Ye was also someone capable of competing for that position, and he absolutely did not want to be a laughingstock to such a person.

Seeing High Priest Shang Yuleng's expression, both Liu and Wei quickly guessed who was calling. After all, there was only one person in the world who could make High Priest Shang Yuleng's face look so ugly.

Liu Zhiming pretended not to hear and continued to sip his tea leisurely.

But Wei Ye laughed, "Brother Shang, just answer it. Who doesn't have a troublesome relative? Old Liu and I both understand. If you're worried, just block the sound yourself."

Since it had come to this, hiding it would only make this weakness seem easier to exploit, so High Priest Shang Yuleng simply answered.

"Who is this?"

"Brother, it's me."

"What is it?"

"A friend of mine was caught by the Jingan Division. Help me get him back."

High Priest Shang Yuleng sneered, "What kind of stray dog of a man is it this time?"

"Why do you have so much nonsense? Are you going to help me or not!"

"With your reputation as the eldest Miss Shang, is there anyone in Song City who dares not give you face?"

"It's that bastard Wei the Fifth! There isn't a single good thing in the Wei Family!"

Wei Ye, who was smirking on the side, was suddenly hit by the stray bullet and almost spat out his tea.

But High Priest Shang Yuleng immediately heard something else.

"Wei Zhuang arrested him personally? Where are you now?"

"I'm at the Hot-Blooded Arena. Hurry up, they're going to take him away in a minute."

Before High Priest Shang Yuleng could agree, Wei Ye whispered, "I'll handle it. It's all family; it's just a phone call."

But High Priest Shang Yuleng waved his hand gently and asked again: "What is your friend's name? What did he do? The Jingan Division is in charge of public security and criminal cases. Since Wei Zhuang, as the Director, arrested him personally, there must be a reason. You cannot obstruct official business. I will find out more first!"

"My friend's name is Tang Long. What could a student possibly do! You must help me get him over here, quickly!"

Hearing the name Tang Long, High Priest Shang Yuleng's heart sank, and even Wei Ye leaned in unconsciously.

"Say that again, what is his name? Which school is he a student at?"

"His name is Tang Long! First Specialized Academy, Year One, Class Nine!"

High Priest Shang Yuleng hung up the phone abruptly, and then he and Wei Ye looked at each other.

They both know this name. The High Priest had personally given instructions that day, ordering them 'not to investigate, not to inquire, not to touch.'

Within Song City, the High Priest's words are iron law; even they dare not overstep them in the slightest.

Moreover, this prohibition was issued directly to them.

But at this moment, High Priest Shang Yuleng's sister had gotten involved with Tang Long, and the Wei Family was even more outrageous—they actually arrested him.

Although they definitely didn't authorize it, and it was completely an accident.

But this matter... could they manage it?

So, both men read a hint of embarrassment in each other's eyes.

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At the same time, in a small building in the back courtyard of the Governors Mansion.

This three-story building is located by the pond, peaceful and elegant; it is the favorite residence of Governor's wife, Wei Mingzhu.

Wei Mingzhu is standing in front of a full-length mirror, carefully examining a newly tailored dress, while two maids help her straighten the hem of the skirt.

At this moment, a short-haired female officer in combat gear quickly walks in and kneels on one knee behind her.

"Madam, Du Jiang is dead."

Wei Mingzhu's eyes narrow slightly, falling on the maid from the reflection in the mirror.

"He accepted that bounty according to the instructions, and was killed along with two accomplices the next morning. I have already checked all the investigation files at the Jingan Division. There should have been only one person who made the move, and all three were killed in a very short time. According to the Jingan Division's estimation, the attacker's strength is between the lower and middle stages of Blood Refining."

"Du Jiang's arms and legs were broken; he must have been tortured before he died. But don't worry, he was only a peripheral member and didn't know any important intelligence."

"Also, there is currently no sign of The Sect investigating in this direction."

Wei Mingzhu raises her hand slightly, and the two dressing maids stop immediately and step back a few steps.

She turns her head, revealing a face that shows some signs of age but is still beautiful, and sighs slightly.

"So you've been busy for a long time, and you still haven't figured out how Du Jiang was discovered?"

The female officer seems very terrified and quickly lowers her head further.

"I'm sorry, Madam, this... indeed..."

"No need to stammer. It's already very clear. That kid named Tang Long really has the ability to see the marks."

"Formulate a plan. He must die."

"Be quick!"