Jia Wuqun did not rush to leave Southern Prefecture. To be precise, he did not want Niu Youdao leading him around by the nose.
Niu Youdao had suddenly told him to leave, so he was supposed to leave? No. His first instinct was to suspect there was some problem behind it, and he did not follow the other man's rhythm.
He stayed behind to see whether any unusual clues would surface.
Nor did he take part in those useless negotiations again. Unconcerned about safety, he took one attendant and began wandering all over Southern Prefecture City. Sometimes they took mounts and rode out of the city to inspect the villages and towns around it, giving others the impression that they were simply sightseeing and enjoying themselves.
In truth, however, he was observing the people's conditions. His focus was on whether Shang Chaozong's governance had changed after Niu Youdao's death, whether his policies were being carried out smoothly, and whether they had been affected by cultivator forces.
Meanwhile, he had already sent word to Zi Pingxiu, asking him to gather information on the Shang Faction's forces.
A man like him would not make decisions lightly, nor would he allow others to lead him around by the nose. If he made a decision, it would certainly be after he had grasped a sufficient amount of information.
He had originally been one of Niu Youdao's key targets of attention this time, so his movements naturally could not escape Niu Youdao's eyes.
As soon as the surveillance report arrived, Guan Fangyi delivered it to Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao leafed through it while Guan Fangyi muttered beside him, "You told him to go back, but he has no intention of doing so. Not only is he not leaving, he has even stopped participating in the