Published: November 30, -0001
A group of useless waste.
If it weren't for considering Qin Chen's presence, Gang Lie would have cursed loudly.
He wanted to play with Qin Chen, yet this group of brats was messing things up.
However, Gang Lie didn't dare to speed up anymore.
If he increased the pace, his subordinates would likely fall behind, and by that time, even an idiot could see something was off.
*Cough cough, we're almost at the royal city, let's take it slow.*
Deliberately coughing twice, Gang Lie slowed his pace, allowing his subordinates some time to rest, but he was so frustrated that he felt like spitting blood, his face turning green.
*Hehe.*
Qin Chen secretly laughed behind him, how could he not see what Gang Lie was plotting? Although he didn't understand why Gang Lie had such an attitude, wanting to shake him off? Hehe, even if Gang Lie unleashed his full speed at the Heaven Level, he might not be left behind.
Just as he was pondering, a luxurious yet elegant carriage suddenly emerged from a side street.
Surrounding the carriage was a team of imperial guards, clad in armor just like Gang Lie and his men.
*It's the team from the Prince Kang's residence.*
*Wu Tao and the others must be here to pick up Princess Zhao Lingshan from Prince Kang's residence.*
Who would have thought they would run into them?
Some of Gang Lie's subordinates couldn't help but speak out.
They saw Wu Tao, and Wu Tao naturally saw them too.
*Oh, isn't this Deputy Captain Gang Lie? You guys are headed to the West District, how did you get here so quickly? Haha, the West District is a good place, the Captain must have sent you there knowing your noble status.*
Wu Tao was a middle-aged man with prominent cheekbones, his complexion somewhat pale. Upon seeing Gang Lie, he spoke in a sarcastic tone.
*Hmph, you should mind your own business.*
Gang Lie's expression was unsightly.
He and Wu Tao were both deputy captains of the imperial guards, but they had always been at odds, occasionally clashing.
This time, the selection for the Blood Spirit Pool was assigned to the various deputy captains of the imperial guards. As a result, Wu Tao was sent to Prince Kang's residence to pick up Princess Zhao Lingshan, while Gang Lie was dispatched to the impoverished area of the West District to pick up Qin Chen.
The comparison immediately revealed the hierarchy.
Originally, in the palace, Wu Tao had already mocked Gang Lie for a long time. Who would have thought that while Gang Lie was focused on making Qin Chen look bad by speeding up, he would run into Wu Tao?
What a stroke of bad luck!
Gang Lie couldn't help but feel even more dissatisfied with Qin Chen in his heart. If it weren't for Qin Chen, how would they have ended up being mocked by Wu Tao like this?
*Let's go!*
Lowering his head, Gang Lie held back his frustration and was about to pass by.
*Gang Lie, this is Princess Zhao Lingshan. How dare you overtake? Aren't you too bold?* Wu Tao couldn't resist mocking him.
*I—*
At that moment, Gang Lie's face was grim; he couldn't go forward or backward.
*Zhao Lingshan, you are too pampered, you even have a carriage to ride in.*
At this moment, a sudden voice rang out as Qin Chen stepped out from the crowd, walking towards Zhao Lingshan's carriage.
As a contestant entering the Blood Spirit Pool, he was running like a madman, while Zhao Lingshan could comfortably ride in such a luxurious carriage. Truly, the disparity was infuriating.
*No way, I want to ride in a carriage too.*
*Stop right there, bold rogue! How dare you disturb Princess Lingshan? Step back at once!*
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Before Qin Chen could approach, a series of unsheathing swords echoed, with imperial guards drawing their blades, pointing them at Qin Chen.
Qin Chen halted, frowning.
*Qin Chen, come back! The person inside is Princess Zhao Lingshan, you can't offend her.*
Gang Lie was immediately alarmed.
If Qin Chen offended Princess Lingshan, it would be troublesome.
Even if he didn't offend her, if Wu Tao and the others harmed him, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.