After drinking several cups of strong liquor, the Ironfeather King rose, placed two gold pounds on the table, and walked out of the tavern. He actually knew everything, but there was nothing he could do.
On the bustling street, no one saluted the Ironfeather King. The commoners did not recognize this old man. No—if this had been several decades ago, the commoners would still have recognized him. That, in turn, would have given the Ironfeather King quite a headache.
Without servants or guards, the Ironfeather King walked alone down the street. His pace was not fast, but no commoner blocked his path. They all instinctively moved aside. That was presence.
Su Xiao waited in the tavern until noon before Bubu Wang finally arrived.
"Woof."
Bubu Wang emerged from the surroundings.
"Lie Lin is planning to eliminate that old fox tonight? That's fairly normal."
Su Xiao had been puzzled before. Why had the old duke been so cooperative, even taking the initiative to provide information? Now it seemed that the old bastard had already realized that hiding in the Holy Court was not particularly safe either.
"Where is Lie Lin?"
"Woof."
Bubu Wang tilted his head, raised a paw, and tapped the ground. He meant: "Lie Lin is inside Ya Arans City."
"Go inform Baja. Have him wait with A'Mu at the designated location."
Su Xiao took Bubu Wang out of the tavern and headed straight for the western side of Ya Arans City. Lie Lin was in the west of the city.
When Su Xiao found Duke Lie Lin, the duke was holding a cup of black tea at home, frowning deeply. This property—a three-story building—had been given to Lie Lin by Duke Raging Lion.
"Kukulin, you're here. Sit."
Lie Lin set down his cup of black tea and gestured