Published: March 4, 2025
CHAPTER NINETY-THREE: TIE BUTIAN'S WAITING
“Good! Lord Chen is indeed a real man.” Chu Yang exclaimed, then quickly shifted his tone and said earnestly, “Lord Chen, however, we must be cautious with the Heaven's Secret Department. No matter what news comes in, it must be verified. I need complete assurance! Only then can I arrange for the brothers of Iron Blood to carry out the task; if anything were to go wrong... the responsibility of the Heaven's Secret Department would be significant. Lord Chen, this is equivalent to placing the lives of everyone in the Butian Pavilion into your hands; the burden on your shoulders is not light.”
Chen Yutong felt a surge of anger.
This guy spoke with righteous airs, yet he was actually trying to seize power! Complete assurance? Who could have complete assurance in such matters? Not to mention infiltrating the enemy to assassinate their generals, even marrying a wife still carries the risk of not being able to perform at night...
“Once there’s any news, this captain will naturally discuss it with Chu Imperial Seat immediately, and then we will carefully analyze the pros and cons, creating a perfect plan together with Chu Imperial Seat.” Chen Yutong suppressed his anger and said, “At that time, I hope Chu Imperial Seat can spare some time from your busy schedule to oversee the information matters of the Heaven's Secret Department for the safety of our brothers.”
Chen Yutong had already fallen from his position as deputy pavilion master, and with this statement, he was essentially handing over the identity of the head of intelligence; he had become merely an intelligence gathering machine, devoid of any decision-making power.
“This...” Chu Yang wore a troubled expression and said, “There’s no need for Lord Chen to be this way. I was only saying this without any other intentions. Moreover, I am in charge of Iron Blood and overseeing the overall situation, which keeps me very busy; I may not have the time...”
“I hope Imperial Seat prioritizes the bigger picture! Think more about the brothers!” Chen Yutong was internally cursing this shameless person. Clearly, you are forcing me to relinquish power! Now you are pretending to be aloof and evasive...
“Sigh...” Chu Yang sighed and reluctantly said, “Since that’s the case... fine, fine! I will do my best with my old bones.”
The few people below couldn’t help but roll their eyes.
“Now, I will announce the selection of the three divisions.” Chu Yang subtly eliminated two pavilion masters and appointed them as division leaders, consolidating all power in his hands, feeling secretly pleased.
However, the assignments that followed seemed as if he had known these people for decades. Who was good at what, who wasn’t, which person could exert the maximum function in each of the three divisions—everything was organized perfectly.
Everyone found themselves in the most suitable positions! The three groups stood separately in the hall, instantly clear in their distinctions and responsibilities. One could imagine how much this division would enhance combat effectiveness compared to the previous haphazard arrangement where everyone was clustered together!
Cheng Ziang and Chen Yutong originally had some grievances, but after witnessing these assignments, they couldn’t help but be impressed. Under the surface, Chu Yang had completed his control over the Butian Pavilion!
Chu Yang looked at Heaven's Secret, but in his heart, he wondered how Gu Duxing was faring?
Inside the Crown Prince's Residence.
Tie Butian frowned as he looked at the people before him. “Let’s wait a little longer.”
Across from him sat two officials in ornate clothing, their faces showing urgency. They had come regarding Gu Duxing's occupation of Emerald Lake; after all, Gu Duxing was wielding the name of the crown prince, and they dared not act rashly, so they had come to seek instructions.
Little did they know that since arriving in the afternoon, it was now nearing midnight, and Tie Butian's attitude was extremely ambiguous; he neither said yes nor no, merely repeating one phrase: “Let’s wait a little longer.”