Inside the carriage.
Zhao Xingzheng sat facing the man. As the wheels jolted along, both of them swayed faintly, yet neither spoke at once.
Not until the carriage was nearing Donghe Workshop did Zhao Xingzheng speak again.
"Trouble yourself to take us around the area for a while."
The driver did not understand why, but as long as there was money to be made, anything was fine. He agreed.
Zhao Xingzheng looked at the black-clad man seated opposite him.
"I investigated the new branch master. He has no backing."
The black-clad man nodded. "Then we proceed according to the original plan?"
"Yes, the original plan. That Wei fellow has spent these past days focused solely on practicing martial arts. He does not manage affairs at all. At least he knows his place.
"I'll use his name to transfer over the final shipment, then hand it over to you tonight." Zhao Xingzheng lowered his voice.
"Inspections have been strict lately. There are quite a few unfamiliar faces in the inspection squads, and we have not greased their palms yet. What if we get caught?" The black-clad man frowned.
"What are you afraid of? We have made this run so many times, and how often have there been problems?
"Besides, even if something happens and we are discovered, we will be escorting it all the way under Wei's name. When responsibility is pursued, Wei He will be the one taking the fall." Zhao Xingzheng smiled.
"It is different. This time is not like last time." The black-clad man shook his head. "Heavenly Seal Sect seems to have caught wind of something. This is the final run. Those people are asking a high price, and their hearts are ruthless. There should be some big items in this shipment. If we are found out,