Zhuge Ya Bie, considering that over ten high-ranking officials of the Eastern Domain Camp were involved, dared not be careless. He personally supervised the secure detention of these pampered second-generation heirs and instructed his personal guards to watch them closely before leaving the detention area.
After nightfall, the entire mountain valley of the Eastern Domain Camp was immersed in a peaceful and serene atmosphere. However, Zhuge Ya Bie knew that this was merely the calm before the storm.
From the moment he walked out of the grand hotel, Zhuge Ya Bie felt a heavy stone pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe smoothly. After all, he was just a minor commander, and being caught between these influential figures was truly uncomfortable.
Shaking his head, Zhuge Ya Bie quickly found Xiao Yun Long and his group, then led them to a villa courtyard at the foot of the mountain.
Originally, according to Xiao Yun Long's rank and status, he should have been arranged in the high-end villa area on the mountainside. However, Xiao Yun Long refused again, still unwilling to reveal his identity officially.
Therefore, Zhuge Ya Bie had to take him to the courtyard at the foot of the mountain in the camp area. Fortunately, the place was clean and quiet.
The night grew deeper, and the mountain wind in the evening became colder, especially after the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the coolness intensified.
Xiao Yun Long stood on the balcony of the villa's top floor, gazing at the valley's lamplight, which resembled a jade belt, complementing the twinkling stars in the night sky. The night view was truly spectacular.
"After this commotion, I believe the Commander of the Eastern Domain and the King of the Eastern Domain should already be aware. The next step depends on their attitude!"
Xiao Yun Long said leisurely, his hands clasped behind his back as he looked up at the vast and deep sky.
Originally, two days ago, Xiao Yun Long had beheaded Murong Bai, the fifth deputy commander of the Eastern Domain Camp, and killed two Yin Ming Elders under the Commander. Logically, the Commander should have sent someone to question him upon his arrival at the camp today.
Or perhaps the King of the Eastern Domain, at least, should have inquired. However, after the prolonged commotion at the grand hotel and the extended period of settling down in the villa courtyard, there was still no movement from the two highest authorities of the Eastern Domain Camp, which was highly unusual.
For some reason, from the moment he entered the Eastern Domain Camp, Xiao Yun Long felt that something was very strange. Although it was his first time here, he always felt that something was amiss, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.
"King of the Eastern Domain, oh King of the Eastern Domain, my old Uncle Dong, my current identity and situation are rather awkward and sensitive, making it inappropriate to reveal my identity directly. However, now that I have arrived in your territory, it seems rather improper for you to avoid seeing me!" Xiao Yun Long suddenly chuckled and shook his head inwardly.
In fact, as soon as he left the grand hotel, Xiao Yun Long had sent Jun Bu Fan to pay respects to the King of the Eastern Domain again and inform him of his arrival at the Eastern Domain Camp.
Unexpectedly, the result Jun Bu Fan received was that the King of the Eastern Domain was in seclusion refining pills and would not see any guests!
The night grew even darker, and the entire Eastern Domain Camp became increasingly quiet.
However, beneath this calm surface, a tempest was brewing. The news of Wu Zi Ming's death and the detention of over a dozen young officers quickly swept through the entire Eastern Domain Camp like a tidal wave, and their fathers were naturally informed.
The most enraged and grief-stricken was naturally the residence of Wu Shen Yong, the fourth commander.
"What did you say? Zi Ming was killed, killed at the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel? Who did it, who was it?"
Wu Shen Yong roared, his eyes wide. He was powerfully built, with disheveled hair and beard, looking like a lion.
In fact, in the Eastern Domain Camp, the fourth commander Wu Shen Yong was known by the nickname "Lion Wu."
Wu Zi Ming's mother, grandmother, and a group of Wu family disciples were also weeping in sorrow. Probably to preserve the crime scene, Wu Zi Ming's body was not brought back but remained at the grand hotel.
"What are you all standing there for? Who did it, hurry up and tell me, or I'll kill you with a single stroke!"
Wu Shen Yong roared, drawing the saber from his waist and pointing it at the two guards who had come to report. His bell-like eyes shot out intense killing intent.
The two guards turned pale with fright and quickly said, "Fourth Commander, spare my life. We don't know the specific origin of the person who killed Young Master Wu, only that his surname is Xiao, and he entered the camp with the fifth commander Zhuge Ya Bie!"
"A young man surnamed Xiao? So he's not from our Eastern Domain Camp?" Wu Shen Yong demanded.
"It can be confirmed that the other party is not from our Eastern Domain Camp!" the guards nodded in affirmation.
"Where is that villain now, is he still in the Eastern Domain Camp?" Wu Shen Yong immediately asked again.
"Reporting to Fourth Commander, those few people are still in the camp, at the highest-spec courtyard in the guesthouse at the foot of the mountain. It seems they plan to stay there tonight!"
The two guards replied truthfully.
"Good, good! As long as the person is still in the camp!"
Wu Shen Yong gritted his teeth and said "good" three times in succession. He then abruptly turned to his trusted adjutant and ordered, "You immediately send a small team to the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel, record the evidence at the scene, and then bring Zi Ming's body back. As for the rest of the men, have them bring their weapons and follow me to the guesthouse!"
However, the adjutant did not move, standing there with a furrowed brow.
"Didn't you hear me?" Wu Shen Yong stared at him, his gaze almost murderous.
After a moment of thought, the adjutant said, "Commander, please calm down for a moment. May I say a few words? Because I suspect that the fellow surnamed Xiao who killed Zi Ming has an unusual background. I might already know his identity!"
"What did you say, you know the other party's identity? Speak!" Wu Shen Yong had to suppress his anger for the moment.
The adjutant sorted his thoughts and then said, "It was a coincidence, really. Yesterday, as you ordered, I went to the Commander's office and happened to encounter Murong Bai's personal guards rushing back from Gusu City. Fourth Commander, guess what earth-shattering news I heard at that time?"
"What did you hear?" Wu Shen Yong coldly demanded, he had no interest in guessing now.
The adjutant naturally wouldn't let him guess and continued, "At that time, I heard that Murong Bai was killed at his home in Gusu City, and the two Yin Ming Elders Murong Bai brought from the Commander's command were also killed. Their bodies were placed outside, and I even caught a glimpse of them from afar!"
Wu Shen Yong's expression immediately turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "Are you trying to say that the killer of Murong Bai and the two Yin Ming Elders is the same person who killed Zi Ming?"
The adjutant did not answer directly but stated his analysis and judgment.
"Fourth Commander, you should know the strength of the two Yin Ming Elders under the Commander. Yet, even they were killed. So, even if you bring all your subordinates to kill them now, it will be of no avail, and you might even lose your own life."
Wu Shen Yong nodded subconsciously and sighed, "Yes, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if that person is down on his luck, he's not someone I can easily shake."
But as soon as he finished speaking, Wu Shen Yong's tone suddenly changed, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "However, my son cannot die in vain. Let alone him, even if he were the Emperor, I would still avenge Zi Ming. He is my only son!"
The adjutant pondered and said, "The most reliable course of action at this moment is to first find the King of the Eastern Domain and ask for an explanation. If that doesn't work, then Commander, you can resolve it privately in your own way."
"You're right, I'll go find the King of the Eastern Domain now!" Wu Shen Yong said and turned to leave immediately.