Masquerade in Bridal Attire and Marry the Prince

114. The Third Prince Finally Arrived

Translator: asassin

Luo Yi looked as if he didn’t hear what Du Chuxuan asked clearly, yet he answered instinctively, “Those who are martial arts materials are sent to get trainings, who will end up as secret guards or join the suicide squad to be exploited to the maximum. Those who aren’t are sent to learn a trade.”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone grasped the meaning behind it.

Du Chuxuan watched the pile of paintings, a bit sad.

‘Who is this bold to have taken girls away in broad daylight? Aren’t they afraid they’ll get caught by the authority? If they aren’t, does that mean they have those from the four great families as protection?’

Yuxing Tianrui took a deep breath. “That makes sense.”

With the coming Wulin Assembly, big names around the country all gathered in Xiang Yang, either with the aim to become the next chief of Wulin or for the secret book of martial arts. However, someone who could sit firmly on the seat of the chief of Wulin would be extremely powerful.

“Send that finding to Chang Guangqing.” Du Chuxuan sighed slightly. The sooner the authority paid attention to it, the sooner it would come up with a solution.

Luo Yi paused, then turned to Yuxing Tianrui. “My Lord, aren’t we going to look into the case?” Given Sect Luo’s power, it might not have difficulty finding the girls. Yet, it would have problems stopping those behind the scenes from taking further actions.

Du Chuxuan frowned. “How many men of Sect Luo come here this time?”

Sect Luo wouldn’t stand by with folded arms when the Wulin Assembly took place. Even if it didn’t get the position of chief in the end, it would know where the new chief came from, which would be of use in the future.

“We have some excellent hitmen, every one of whom can take ten enemies at a time. Some of their leaders also come.” Thinking that Du Chuxuan was worried about the Wulin Assembly, Luo Yi answered confidently. After all, every sect had sent the best of their best here. How could Sect Luo be left behind?

“Then, it won’t be much of a trouble.” Pondering, Du Chuxuan turned to Yuxing Tianrui, who looked at him encouragingly. He added calmly, “Issue an order of Sect Luo that we’ll look into the case of missing girls. Tell the rest to watch out.”

Luo Yi paused slightly and left with the order.

At first, he simply wanted Du Chuxuan to investigate the incident just in case, for he was worried it was the work of Manlou. He didn’t expect Du Chuxuan to issue an order directly.

Yet that would be good. It was only a few days before the Wulin Assembly. Sect Luo had always kept a low profile, to the point that many had forgotten how powerful it was. This was a good opportunity to remind the world of Sect Luo so that nobody would dare to look down on it during the Wulin Assembly.

As soon as Chang Guangqing learned about Du Chuxuan’s new finding, he also heard about Sect Luo’s order. Staring at the order, he was a bit shocked as he turned more serious. He never expected that two men he bumped into in the street were the leaders of Sect Luo.

He thought of Du Chuxuan and Yuxing Tianrui, now more convinced of the importance to get along with them. As a son whose father was an official as well as a trusted subordinate of the emperor, he followed Wulin events with interest so he knew how powerful Sect Luo was.

With an order of Sect Luo out, it was going to blow up Xiang Yang before the Wulin Assembly took place.

He lowered his gaze. “Tell the local authority, keep a close eye on this case as much as possible.”

Soon, the whole town learned about the order of Sect Luo. It also knew that an organization, with reckless disregard for law, was hunting girls in Xiang Yang. Immediately, all girls felt they were in immediate danger.

One could rarely see girls out in the street now. Families who had girls missing all went to the local authority to report the case.

“My Lord, here’s the latest news.”

Tomorrow was the first day of the Wulin Assembly. Now, almost all sects had men in Green Hills Temple, with their leaders remained in Xiang Yang, none of whom wanted to disgrace themselves because they were all big names in Wulin.

Du Chuxuan read the news piece by piece, a bit shocked. “I have been wrong to think that the sects who consider themselves superior wouldn’t come here. On the contrary, a lot of them are here this time. Besides Sect Luo, some sects that are good with medicine and poison and that kill with music are also here.”

Yuxing Tianrui put a piece of thin skin over his face. He had been shown up in public with disguise for some time now. As for Du Chuxuan, nobody had met him before, so naturally they didn’t recognize him.

“Be careful tomorrow.” Putting the news aside, Du Chuxuan turned to Yuxing Tianrui and said.

For the past period, they had been by each other’s side every day. Du Chuxuan would teach Yuxing Tianrui defense skills as long as he got the time. With Jiu Dengdan there, it was easier for Yuxing Tianrui to master them.

“Are you ready?” Jiu Dengdan came inside with a flagon. “I guess you’ve all heard the news. That brother of yours is already in Green Hills Temple now.” He directed that at Yuxing Tianrui.

Yuxing Tianrui wasn’t angry at it and just nodded slightly. “He’s here on behalf of the imperial family. There’s no fault in the time he arrives at Green Hills Temple.”

However… Yuxing Tianrui frowned. Though having traveled at top speed, they had just left the capital a bit earlier than the Third Prince. Now they had been here for quite some days. Why was the Third Prince here so late?

“Is there anything wrong?” With his eyes fixed on Yuxing Tianrui, Du Chuxuan asked instinctively when he saw Yuxing Tianrui’s reaction. Noticing Jiu Dengdan’s playful looks, he felt a bit embarrassed but still composed.

“I might have thought too much.” Yuxing Tianrui shook his head. He wasn’t sure whether there was something wrong or not. He had to wait until tomorrow when he met the Third Prince before he could decide whether this brother of his was up to something.

Du Chuxuan knew Yuxing Tianrui’s temper and didn’t pursue the matter further seeing that he didn’t want to speak about it anymore. “Have a good night’s sleep. Are you setting out with us tomorrow?”

Jiu Dengdan shook his hand. “I’m used to traveling alone. If I go with you guys, they will think I’ve joined a sect, which will scare the shit out of them.” Thumping his chest, he sounded as if he was considering others’ needs.

Du Chuxuan couldn’t help but roll his eyes at that.