TGCF React

Chapter 2

Some winced at that, feeling disgusted while others didn't care at all.

As Xie Lian reined in his train of thoughts, Jun Wu said, "After the column of flames was spotted, I dispatched a Heavenly Official to investigate the surrounding area. There were no traces found, so it's very possible the Official had been moved into the Ghost City. However, the Ghost Realm and the Heavenly Realm has always been clearly segregated. Without sufficient evidence, we cannot barge into the Ghost City to make our search. Therefore, I require someone to descend in secret to investigate."

"You do not wish to alert the enemy of your movements, which was why you did not announce this news to the Heavenly Officials at the Palace Hall earlier, is that not so?" Xie Lian observed.

Jun Wu said, "Precisely."

"As always, Xian Le is very smart." Jun Wu praised which made Xie Lian a little flustered while Hua Cheng narrowed his eyes into a glare.

Xie Lian said, "Your Majesty, Xian Le awaits your orders."

Jun Wu sighed. "The first person I thought of was indeed you, but I fear this mission may not be easy on you."

"Why is that so?"

"Firstly, the East is Lang Qian Qiu's domain. If you were to go, you would have to cooperate with him to a certain extent."

"I have no issues with that, please be assured," Xie Lian said.

Jun Wu continued, "Secondly, do you know whose territory the Ghost City belongs to?"

Xie Lian looked startled. "You mean, is it Hua Cheng's?"

"You didn't even know that?" Mu Qing asked although many didn't know if he was being worried or sarcastic. 

"He didn't know who the four calamities were." He Xuan said.

"Someone really has to keep you updated with things." Feng Xin said with a frown. "Or you'll one day meet someone evil without knowing."

"Too late." Mu Qing whispered. 

Jun Wu gave a slow nod of his head. A thought suddenly surfaced in Xie Lian's mind.

That pillar of fire was sent up seven days ago, and Hua Cheng had also left the Pu Qi Shrine seven days ago. The timing was too coincidental. Was it possible that these two events were related?

"Gege, don't you trust me?" Hua Cheng asked with a hurt look.

"Of course I trust San Lang!" Xie Lian confidently said, much to the dismay of some. "I was just wondering because the timing was very coincidental."

"I was joking, gege, but I'm glad you trust this San Lang." Hua Cheng said with a small smile.

"It looks to me you're on reasonably good terms with him, which in itself is not an issue," Jun Wu said. "But I fear he may have had a hand in this matter. Do not force yourself if this troubles you. If you have any other suggestions or other candidates in mind, please let me know."

"Send me," Xie Lian said. "I believe that Blood Rain Seeking Flower is not as unscrupulous as he's made out to be."

Hua Cheng smiled brighter at this while Yin Yu looked at Xie Lian as if he was an angel.

'How amazing. I should ask him about his private communication array later so that I can ask for help whenever the lord is in a bad mood.' he thought with determination.

Jun Wu gazed at him searchingly. "Xian Le. I know you have a sense of propriety and would abide by our rules of conduct. But I also know that you have always tried to see only the good in people."