CHAPTER 278: CHAPTER 278: THE THING DELIVERED TO THE DOOR (1)_1

"Old Shen, there are many people with the surname Shangguan in this world. You can’t possibly think that just anyone with that surname is related to the Shangguan Family in Beijing, can you? Since when has our Zhuge Family become so cowardly?"

Zhuge Ao sneered coldly. What was so great about the Shangguan Family in Beijing anyway? No matter who it was or what their status, he wouldn’t let them go, especially not a girl who hadn’t even grown out her hair properly. If she dared to mess with his Inferno Sect, she would have to pay the price.

"If that’s not the case, all is well. But if it is, we’ll need to discuss this at length. She’s the one who poisoned you. Although it’s been temporarily suppressed and you won’t fall into a deep sleep for now, we must get the antidote from her to cure you completely," Shen Po said gravely. His old-fashioned Tang suit billowed in the wind. If one disregarded his face, he did possess a bit of an immortal’s air. "It’s only a girl. We’ll simply snatch the Water Spirit Bead from her hands, add it to the Fire Spirit Pearl I possess, and then find the other Spiritual Pearls. Once we have all five pearls, who else could stand against us? As for the antidote, if that girl is uncooperative, just kill her. I refuse to believe you can’t research the antidote on your own."

Zhuge Ao’s voice was somber. Thinking of Zhuge Feng, his brows furrowed even more fiercely. One day, he would surely make that boy regret everything.

With that thought, waves of rage surged within Zhuge Ao, and he waved his hands toward the ground, igniting a fierce fire. The freshly sprouted greenery on the floor was burned clean away by his blaze.

"Enough, put out the fire. Do you think just anyone can control the Water Spirit Bead? Don’t forget how many years you spent just to utilize the Fire Spirit Pearl on you, and even then, you’re only wielding a mere part of its power. Alright, let’s continue searching for that girl’s hiding place," Shen Po said as he glanced at Zhuge Ao, speaking slowly. "Hmph, if it weren’t for that bastard Zhuge Feng, I wouldn’t be in this sorry state, wasting so much time looking for someone."

"Don’t you have acquaintances here? Surely you aren’t worried about being unable to find her?"

"You’re right; how could I have forgotten? Let’s go."

"Mhm, the Li Family’s people may be controlled, but they still left us some benefits. They’ve done right by us at least."

As they spoke, the two vanished into the night. Shangguan You, in the space, couldn’t help the wild joy springing up in her heart. She truly hadn’t expected the Fire Spirit Pearl to be on Zhuge Ao’s person. If she had known earlier, she would never have let that damn fellow leave. However, the fact that they were still able to suppress the poison she had administered showed some skill, but dreaming of curing it completely without her was pure fantasy.

Since it was Zhuge Ao who had brought this opportunity to her, she naturally wouldn’t let it slip by. Shangguan You’s figure flashed as she appeared in midair, swiftly following the direction in which the two had disappeared.

One would be a fool not to take advantage when opportunity knocked, and she was never one to be foolish or stupid. So, Zhuge Ao and that old man could only pray for their own fortunes, right?

In the pitch-black of the night, Zhuge Ao and Shen Po swiftly advanced, quickly heading toward the urban district. They stopped at a unit in the residential compound of the B City Municipal Committee, exchanged glances, and then swooped in through a window.

"Who’s there?" A startled cry rang out, followed by the panicked voices of a man and woman.

"Shut up, or would you rather never speak again?" Zhuge Ao clutched the neck of the man before him. With a wave of his hand, the woman fainted.

"Alright, hurry up and ask. Don’t let this end in death," Shen Po spoke gravely.

"Speak! Where does Shangguan You live? At which school?"

"Who are you, and what do you want? I am from the Health Department! I don’t know any Shangguan You; I’ve never met her!" the man replied.

"Don’t think I don’t know that you’re with the Li Family! You came here with her half a year ago and even sent that idiot Li Ruo to frame the girl, though without success. Speak!" Zhuge Ao said. He had investigated Shangguan You before trying to capture her, but some of her information had been obscured by someone.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about! I really don’t know the person you’re mentioning, and their business has nothing to do with me!" the man insisted.

"No tears till you see the coffin," Zhuge Ao sneered coldly, his hands clenching tightly around the man’s neck. The man’s face flushed a deep red. Fear filled his eyes as he saw fire suddenly flare in Zhuge Ao’s hands, setting the room ablaze.

"I know, I know! She’s at City B First Middle School, residing in Lotus Villa! There was nothing I could do about the incident with Li Ruo; I was forced into it! If you’re seeking revenge, or if you want to take it out on her behalf, don’t come after me; it really has nothing to do with me!" the man gasped, hastily spilling the information as he slumped to the floor, his body trembling and sweat streaming down his forehead.

"Useless trash," Zhuge Ao cursed coldly, knocking the man out with a slap. With a sweep of his hand, the fire in the room was quickly extinguished.

"Lotus Villa. We’ll head there now."

"Mhm, let’s go."

The two once again quickly leaped from the window. Just as their figures vanished, Shangguan You appeared in the room, a cold smirk curling her lips. Little did she expect it to be so easy. Zhuge Ao, just wait and see where you can hide now. I’ll let you taste what it’s like to be a hunted dog.

Shangguan You quickly formed hand seals in midair, casting a spell on the man collapsed on the floor.

"Remember the face of the one who knocked you out; etch it clearly in your mind. He wants to kill you. His name is Zhuge Ao, and he knows all your secrets. Not only did he steal the latest drugs from your department, but he also came to intimidate you. So, you must eliminate him. He can’t be allowed to live; otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain, and the Li Family will cease to exist in this world. For your sake and for the Li Family’s, you must kill Zhuge Ao and the old man accompanying him."

Shangguan You whispered gently into his ear. Watching the man collapse again, she nodded with satisfaction and her figure once more vanished from the room.

When the man awoke, his first action was to call the police. They came to take evidence. He claimed that a very important drug, one that posed a significant threat to society, had disappeared from the Health Department. Simultaneously, Zhuge Ao’s face appeared on television, newspapers, and the internet, making him the number one wanted suspect.