That was what he said, but Beitang He could not fully believe it. The reason was simple: Meng Zhao was not only General Yangwu of Lingwu City, but also a member of the Southern An Meng Family.
Now that Beitang Shu had taken in two great generals, Meng Jizu and Lei Wanche, both had gone on a rampage, beating the Demonic Path forces until they cried out in pain. The news had already spread throughout Ji Prefecture, and Lingwu City naturally knew all about it.
Meng Jizu in particular had mobilized ten thousand elite troops from his own command. Not only had he tracked down the traces of a Hell Path grandmaster, but he had also silently set up a killing formation, inviting the enemy into the jar before personally leading his troops to kill him. His outstanding performance aside, his loyalty to Beitang Shu was plain for all to see.
If Beitang Shu used Meng Jizu to pressure Meng Zhao, this General Yangwu might not be able to withstand it!
Meng Zhao, however, understood very well that Meng Jizu and Lei Wanche were so enthusiastic about helping Beitang Shu deal with the Demonic Path not only to make up for their past mistakes, but also, to a great extent, to show that the assassination had nothing to do with them.
After all, Beitang Shu was publicly acknowledged as the number one figure in Ji Prefecture, while the second and third positions alternated between Meng Jizu and Lei Wanche.
Both men had motives to assassinate Beitang Shu and throw the situation into chaos. If Beitang Shu died, each of them could gain a share of the benefits. Thus, their families' vigorous activities appeared to demonstrate loyalty to Beitang Shu, but were actually meant to clear themselves of suspicion.
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