290: Identity leaked

Since childhood, he had only felt that Shangguan Haitang was much more handsome than ordinary men, but he had never thought she was a woman.

Thinking about it carefully now, there were indeed many suspicious points; for example, he and Guihai Yidao often went to the latrine together, and they even slept together sometimes at night.

However, such things had never happened with Shangguan Haitang. Not even once. So, that was where the issue lay.

Shangguan Haitang snapped back to her senses, her pretty face flushed with anger as she glared at Guihai Yidao.

It's over; everything is completely ruined now. Her identity has been leaked; how are they supposed to interact in the future?

Zhu Wushi's expression grew even more unsightly; he hadn't expected that Haitang's identity would actually be discovered by Guihai Yidao.

And he had spoken it so directly—if not for the fear of ruining his own plans, he really wanted to strike this useless fool, who was better at ruining things than accomplishing them, to death with a single palm.

"Presumptuous! Guihai Yidao, do you still have any respect for This Marquis's words?"

"Do you know the consequences of doing this?"

"As a Imperial Secret Agent, your primary duty is to put the interests of the Imperial Court and the people first. Now, because of personal emotions, you disregard the life and death of the court and the people."

"You have already violated the code of the Imperial Secret Agents. Since that is the case, This Marquis shall grant your wish; from today on, you are no longer a Imperial Secret Agent."

"Someone, take Duan Tianya to the Imperial Prison to await sentencing."

"Foster Father, please reconsider. Yidao was also concerned for Haitang's safety and did not intend to defy you. Please give Yidao a chance to atone for his mistakes with merit." Duan Tianya's expression changed as he hurriedly spoke to plead for mercy.

"Foster Father, Yidao was confused today. He didn't mean anything else; he was just worried about me."

"Please, Foster Father, give him a chance." Shangguan Haitang began to plead anxiously.

"You don't need to plead for me; I will absolutely not agree to this matter." Guihai Yidao was emotionally agitated, as if his most precious possession was about to be snatched away.

"Enough! What are you all still standing there for? Hurry and escort him to the Imperial Prison!" Zhu Wushi roared.

Duan Tianya and Shangguan Haitang looked at each other, both their eyes reflecting a hint of helplessness.

"Yidao, come with me."

"Impossible! Haitang, you cannot agree to Duan Zhengchun's conditions. We are Imperial Secret Agents; our duty is to investigate Jianghu matters."

"There is no need for us to beg an outsider." Guihai Yidao stared intently at Shangguan Haitang.

He only wanted an answer from Shangguan Haitang; as long as she agreed, it didn't matter even if he was expelled from Dragon Guard Manor or thrown into the Imperial Prison.

"Foster Father, please give Yidao a chance." Shangguan Haitang knelt directly before Zhu Wushi.

Looking at Shangguan Haitang, Zhu Wushi narrowed his eyes, feeling very displeased in his heart. However, he couldn't truly force Shangguan Haitang to make a decision at this time.

"Fine. Since both of you are pleading for him, This Marquis will give him one more chance. Three days. This Marquis will only give you three days."

"If you haven't found out who the person behind the Tian Zun Organization is within three days, do not blame This Marquis for being merciless."

"Thank you, Foster Father." Duan Tianya thanked Zhu Wushi excitedly.

"Thank you, Foster Father." Shangguan Haitang also hurriedly bowed.

Guihai Yidao's expression, however, was frighteningly dark as he stared intently at Zhu Wushi.

"Three days it is. If I don't find out within three days, I will submit to any punishment."

"Humph. Remember your words. If the investigation fails, don't blame This Marquis for not showing mercy." Zhu Wushi finished speaking with a cold face, flicked his sleeves, and departed.

After Zhu Wushi left, Duan Tianya looked at Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao with a complex expression.

He hadn't understood why Guihai Yidao was so agitated before, but now he finally understood.

"Haitang, is what Yidao said true?" Duan Tianya looked at Shangguan Haitang with a complicated expression.

"Big Brother, I'm sorry. I didn't want this either. Foster Father said it was for my safety and for convenience in my actions." Shangguan Haitang wore a pained expression.

"Yidao, you were too reckless in this matter. This is a lack of trust in Haitang. By doing this, you've put Foster Father in a dilemma." Duan Tianya said, frowning at Guihai Yidao.

"It's not that I don't trust Haitang; I don't trust Duan Zhengchun. He is a man who is naturally dissolute."

"No beautiful woman who comes into contact with him can escape his clutches."

"So, I guess that before this, he must have proposed even more outrageous conditions. It was only because Haitang didn't agree that he used the tactic of retreating to advance by proposing the condition for Haitang to be his bodyguard." Guihai Yidao said with a dark face.

Shangguan Haitang's expression changed instantly. She hadn't expected that Guihai Yidao would actually know the details so clearly.

Could it be that Duan Zhengchun really was retreating to advance, first getting her by his side and then making a move on her?

If that were truly the case, should she go or not?

However, if she didn't go, how would she explain it to Foster Father?

Forget it, she would worry about this matter after three days.

Seeing Shangguan Haitang's reaction, Duan Tianya knew that what Yidao said was true.

"Haitang, did Duan Zhengchun really make such an outrageous request?" Duan Tianya's brow furrowed, his expression grave.

Shangguan Haitang nodded helplessly.

Seeing Shangguan Haitang admit it, Duan Tianya was instantly enraged.

"Dammit, that bastard! Relying on his great strength, he's actually so shameless as to use this matter to blackmail you."

"Don't let me run into him, or I'll definitely let him know the power of my Phantom Sword."

"Alright, Big Brother, forget it. After all, we were the ones who asked him for help first; it's normal for him to set conditions."

"I just didn't expect him to propose such an outrageous condition. Besides, didn't I refuse?" Shangguan Haitang quickly tried to soothe him.

"Enough, now is not the time to talk about this. We must hurry and investigate the matter of the Tian Zun Organization."

"We only have three days. Within these three days, we must find the truth." Duan Tianya spoke with a grave expression.

Shangguan Haitang nodded. Indeed, the most important thing now was to first investigate the matter of Tian Zun clearly.

If they couldn't find out, Yidao's situation would be dangerous.

And she might also have to go to Duan Zhengchun in the way she least desired.

Guihai Yidao gave Shangguan Haitang a deep look and turned to leave.

Duan Tianya was right; the most important thing now was to find the person behind the Tian Zun Organization. If they couldn't find them within three days, not only would Shangguan Haitang be in danger, but even he himself would be thrown into the Imperial Prison.

"Yidao, where are you going? You have no chance of completing this mission alone."

"Let's act together."

Seeing Guihai Yidao leave, Duan Tianya became somewhat anxious.

He was truly worried that his brother would do something uncontrollable in a moment of impulse.

However, Guihai Yidao said nothing and left Dragon Guard Manor directly.

Shangguan Haitang opened her mouth, her expression shifting. For a moment, she didn't even know how to speak to dissuade Guihai Yidao.

Now the best way was to quickly investigate and find out who the organization behind Tian Zun was.

The people of the Tian Zun Organization killed someone from the Murong Family of Suzhou's Swallows Nest; there is a connection between them and the Murong Family of the Great Ming territory.