Chapter 128
"He!? Him?"
Cheng Bai thought of that person's shy and timid appearance in front of him and felt somewhat hesitant. Zhao Qi pushed him and said: "What are you still hesitating for? Right now, he's the only one who is both suitable and willing to help you. There's no one else!"
"......" Upon hearing this, Cheng Bai blinked his eyes in embarrassment, lightly coughed several times, and finally a look of determination flashed across his face.
The next day.
Wang Jin was woken up early by Uncle Shan. Still feeling sleepy, he found it particularly strange to see Uncle Shan so startled and flustered.
Since he came to Ning'an City, this Uncle Shan, who doted deeply on the original owner, almost never disturbed the original owner's rest or sleep unless it was something important.
"What on earth is the matter?" Wang Jin asked.
Uncle Shan swallowed hard, his fingers trembling slightly. He leaned close to Wang Jin and whispered: "Young master, that Zhao Xiang last night... had his eyes gouged out and his tongue pulled out."
"!" Wang Jin's eyes widened in astonishment. He turned to look at Uncle Shan and asked puzzledly: "Wait, how do you know this so early in the morning, Uncle Shan?"
Uncle Shan said: "An attendant from the City Lord's side just came to tell me."
An attendant from the City Lord's side? Was it his older brother Xi Ning who did this?
Wang Jin was stunned. Uncle Shan said: "That person also asked me to bring you a message, young master."
"What message?" Wang Jin asked blankly.
Uncle Shan looked left and right to ensure no one was there, then lowered his voice: "He said the City Lord told him to inform you that the revenge has been taken."
"......" This Xi Ning was truly formidable. Moreover, having an attendant deliver the message directly to him... he probably knew all along that he and Zhao Xiang were at odds...
Wang Jin was dazed for a moment, then asked: "I remember Zhao Xiang is the ger of Deputy City Lord Zhao Yu, right... Is it okay for brother to do this?"
Uncle Shan frowned and said: "That's exactly what I'm worried about, young master. Early this morning at daybreak, Deputy City Lord Zhao Yu and his beastman son Zhao Shan went to see the City Lord, and they were furious. I quietly followed and listened for a bit."
"Oh, what did my brother say?" Wang Jin asked.
Uncle Shan said: "The City Lord said he would find the real culprit and give the Deputy City Lord an explanation... but it would take time. He didn't specify how much time, though..."
Wang Jin raised an eyebrow. It seemed his brother planned to stall...
It seemed the relationship between Deputy City Lord Zhao Yu and his brother wasn't great.
"Young master." Uncle Shan cautiously spoke: "Please don't blame this old man for speaking out of turn, but... this Deputy City Lord Zhao Yu has two beastmen and one ger. Although he only truly dotes on his eldest son, the beastman Zhao Shan, and pays little attention to his second son, the beastman Zhao Qi, and his youngest son, the ger Zhao Xiang, he is a man who cares deeply about face. The City Lord going yesterday to dig up all of Zhao Xiang's wealth and deliver it to you, young master, was already disregarding him. This time, Zhao Xiang was inexplicably injured... if the City Lord doesn't give him an explanation, I'm worried he will cause trouble for the City Lord."
Wang Jin lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then asked: "What is this Deputy City Lord's current status in Ning'an City?"
Uncle Shan said: "Before the City Lord came of age, this Deputy City Lord held considerable power. But after the City Lord reached adulthood, that power was gradually taken back by the City Lord. Now, although he is still responsible for the city's security, the main troops under his command ultimately take orders from the City Lord."
"So you mean, right now he's basically a Deputy City Lord in name only?"
"Not entirely. A small portion of the beastmen still obey him. Furthermore, the position of Deputy City Lord is second only to one person in Ning'an City, the three hall masters must also listen to him."
"That's not important."
The fact that the three hall masters listen to him is only because of his Deputy City Lord title. This title was given by his brother Xi Ning, so naturally, if this title were revoked, his authority would cease to exist... The main important thing was the beastmen under his command. From what Uncle Shan said, he didn't have many beastmen under him...
Then there's completely no problem...
Probably, his brother Xi Ning had also accurately assessed this point, hence his audacity.
Wang Jin withdrew his gaze, reached out and patted Uncle Shan's shoulder: "Uncle Shan, don't worry. My brother has his own plans. Let's just act as if we know nothing."
Seeing Uncle Shan was still concerned, Wang Jin said: "My brother is the City Lord of Ning'an City. Don't you trust him?"
Uncle Shan quickly waved his hands: "No, no, of course I trust the City Lord."
Wang Jin said: "Then that's settled. Leave it to my brother with peace of mind."
"Leave what to brother?" Yuan Heng walked over, holding breakfast in one hand and toiletries in the other. He placed them on the table in front of Wang Jin and asked: "Is the ger becoming more and more reliant on the City Lord these days? Relying on brother for everything? Not relying on me anymore?"
The man's tone carried a trace of sourness that even he hadn't noticed. Wang Jin, hearing it, was in high spirits. He smiled and lifted his face, assuming a posture waiting for the man to serve him his washing.
Yuan Heng gave Wang Jin a helpless look but obediently began washing his face and helping him rinse his mouth. Seeing this, Uncle Shan quietly withdrew.
After finishing his washing, Wang Jin was still too lazy to use his hands. He simply opened his mouth toward the prepared breakfast, waiting to be fed.
He looked like a hungry baby bird waiting to be fed.
"......" Yuan Heng watched him, sat down, and fed him a spoonful of porridge.
Wang Jin chewed the porridge, swallowed, and contentedly narrowed his eyes. His satisfied, lazy demeanor was exactly like a cat sprawled out sunbathing.
Yuan Heng picked up a piece of pastry and brought it to Wang Jin's mouth. Wang Jin took a small bite and said: "Brother Heng, see, now I can't even eat without you feeding me. How is that relying on brother? It's clearly you I rely on."
"I can't do without you."
As the ger spoke, he drew the remainder of the pastry into his mouth. That agile, long thing intentionally or unintentionally brushed against the man's fingertip. The man's finger trembled, and he almost instantly pulled it back, the roots of his ears gradually turning red. Wang Jin looked at him, a teasing glint in his eyes.
No matter how long they had been together, the man's reactions remained so inexperienced...
On the other hand, he himself had grown increasingly accustomed to teasing this man, especially since he knew the man absolutely wouldn't do anything excessive during this period...
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