CHAPTER 1108: CHAPTER 606: HUNTER AND PREY (PART 3)

Zhao Douan frowned, "If Mr. Jiang can only provide such an answer, I’m afraid his sincerity is somewhat lacking."

Jiang Wangsun took out a document from his sleeve, "This is the current detail of the rebel army’s deployment in Hu Ting. In addition, I have a gift for Commander Zhao."

"What gift?" Zhao Douan asked curiously.

"Feng Ju," Jiang Wangsun said. "Doctor Feng, along with a group of officials stationed at Hu Ting, have been placed under our house arrest. If the commander needs, I can arrange for their rescue."

Feng Ju... Zhao Douan was momentarily stunned.

When the market opened in Hu Ting, Feng Ju was appointed as the ’person in charge,’ responsible for related matters in Hu Ting. Later, when the vassal king rebelled and the area fell, he and a group of officials disappeared, who would’ve thought they were still alive.

Since Jiang Wangsun already made up his mind to pledge allegiance, it was clear he wanted to show his sincerity and loyalty.

Zhao Douan thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright."

Feng Ju was one of the earliest ’direct lineage officials’ he took in after entering Great Yu, bearing Zhao Douan’s heavy imprint.

If he could be rescued, it couldn’t be better.

Shortly after, the two discussed the details, and only then did Jiang Wangsun take his leave.

"What are you thinking about?" Jin Jian slowly reappeared from the shadows, curiously holding the One-eyed Magic Staff while looking at him.

Zhao Douan stood at the lantern shop door, staring at the sporadic stars in the sky outside.

Hearing this, he whispered, "I just feel like it’s all a bit too smooth."

"Huh? Really?" Jin Jian was puzzled, thought for a moment, then changed the topic, "Why did this old man give in so easily? Was it just because you threatened him? Seems not very smart."

However, Zhao Douan shook his head and said, "My threat is not important; it was just a step given to him. The real reason is simple. When he chose to come here today, there was no way back. Many things, once done, cannot be undone."

"Oh." Jin Jian pretended to understand, she handed him a Recording Scroll, "Since it was useless, why bother recording it with a scroll?"

Zhao Douan said, "Because I don’t like him."

"Why not? Because he haggled with you?" Jin Jian asked cautiously.

"No," Zhao Douan shook his head, "I don’t like traitors. Even the ones who betray the enemy are the same."

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Da Feng Tower.

Xu Jianwen sat alone on the eaves of the tower roof on a winter night, his posture casual and lazy, legs extended, hands propped behind him, squinting at the cracked clouds above, revealing a bit of moonlight.

Footsteps on tiles sounded from behind, Ren Kun wrapped in a dirt-yellow Magic Robe slowly approached, bowing, "Your Highness, Jiang Wangsun has returned home."

Xu Jianwen: "You didn’t expose yourself, did you?"

Ren Kun said, "As per your instructions, I didn’t follow him, only stayed near the tunnel. To avoid alerting the enemy."

"Very good," Xu Jianwen said. "If I’m not mistaken, Jiang Wangsun has pledged allegiance. Next, he will surely offer a pledge of loyalty. Our defense map will certainly be one, but Zhao Douan won’t rashly believe it. He will verify the intelligence first, don’t act yet, let him verify it."

Ren Kun said, "So we’ll just let Jiang Wangsun sell the intelligence? We do nothing?"

Xu Jianwen smiled, "You can’t hurry in chess, you have to lure the enemy in deep before making a move. Also, go and slightly reduce the surveillance on Feng Ju and others. Jiang Wangsun might attempt to rescue them, if Zhao Douan wants them, then let him have them."

"Yes."

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Inside a government office, Feng Ju woke from his dreams, couldn’t help but sneeze.

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