"Any news?"
"Where did Reckless Saber go?"
Within the Thunderclap Town Pacification Office, Wu Benqing kept inquiring after Chen Ping'an, wanting to learn of his latest movements.
According to his earlier assumptions, Chen Ping'an's departure from the city should have been to seek aid from the various powers.
The Thunderclap situation was perilous, and all the parties on Thunderclap Mountain Range had already made their positions known. With matters having deteriorated so severely, if they could not obtain the various factions' help again, the Thunderclap Town Pacification Office alone would likely struggle to support the overall situation.
Especially when neither he nor Gu Loping intended to get involved.
Thus, while it seemed Chen Ping'an had many paths left open to him, in truth, there was only one.
Wu Benqing had long been certain of this conjecture.
Yet according to the latest intelligence, there were no signs of Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an visiting any of the powers outside Thunderclap City. Not only that, but even in the outlying wilderness, Chen Ping'an's trail seemed to have vanished.
"Where did he go?" Wu Benqing's expression remained calm, though a faint feeling of things slipping beyond his control rose in his heart.
However, he swiftly composed himself.
The overall situation had already been decided. Chen Ping'an alone could not make any waves.
"Send word to the Gu Family and ask about their recent circumstances. With the overall situation at hand, I hope they will work together with one heart and one mind, and not harbor any other thoughts."
"Also, keep a death grip on the Gu Family residence's response. Report any movement immediately!"
"And the Universe Control Division as well."
"..."
Wu Benqing issued orders in succession.
Only after all these tasks had been arranged did his mood gradually relax.
"Chen Ping'an, whether you