Chapter 220: The Governor-General Mediates and Protects Yun Man

【 Wish Bonus Chapter 】

A massive, heartfelt thank you to our incredible supporter, an anonymous reader! 🚀 This chapter is an extra update made possible by an anonymous reader’s wishes. Your amazing support keeps this journey alive, and we are so grateful for you! Happy reading, and may the Dao be with you!

In truth, Governor-General Bai Junxiong had known about the Yun Family’s arrival from the start. He was also aware that Xiao Wenli had colluded with them. However, it was inconvenient for him to step forward personally, which was why he had asked Ling Hongwen to intervene.

He had thought the Yun Family would retreat once Ling Hongwen appeared. Then he learned that, soon after Ling Hongwen set out, Qingzhou Prince Xiao Yuande had left his estate after a long seclusion.

He had no choice but to follow. What was supposed to be a minor issue had ended up dragging him into the fray as well.

He had initially hoped that once the two confronted each other, they would simply exchange some words and withdraw. Instead, they had nearly come to blows, leaving him no choice but to reveal himself.

If two Great Ascension stage experts actually fought, even a single errant strike would cause severe damage to Qingzhou City. He could never allow that to happen.

“Governor-General Bai, you have finally appeared. This prince thought you were not going to show yourself.”

Xiao Yuande had postured as if to attack precisely to force Bai Junxiong out into the open.

“What are you saying, Your Highness? I’ve been busy with provincial affairs. I wouldn’t have known what happened here if my subordinates hadn’t reported it. I hurried over, and luckily arrived in time.”

Naturally, Bai Junxiong would never admit that he had been aware of the situation all along, nor would he confess to watching the conflict from a distance.

Continue reading this chapter

Unlock the complete chapter and continue reading now.

Chapter price: 15 Coins