However, Meng Zhao was unlike ordinary martial arts prodigies. He also bore the status of General Yangwu and often commanded the army in person. Wu Huaien, the Heartless Path's successor, might not have the nerve to come to his door and assassinate him directly.
After all, Meng Jizu had used ten thousand elite soldiers to ambush and slaughter a Hell Path grandmaster. With Meng Zhao under the layered protection of sixty thousand troops, even one more grandmaster might not be able to do anything to him.
Beitang Ang and his son Beitang He understood this as well, which was why they were merely giving Meng Zhao a warning this time.
"Also, Brother Meng, Beitang Shu's assassination has caused quite a stir. The Imperial Court will certainly make some response and should dispatch an Imperial Envoy to travel through the Northern Lands.
"First, to deter those with improper intentions; second, to ease the current tensions in the Northern Lands.
"This Imperial Envoy will most likely be a trusted confidant at the Emperor's side. I do not yet know his identity.
"Still, he will certainly carry a token from the Emperor. He may be somewhat arrogant and unruly, so please be more accommodating when the time comes."
Meng Zhao frowned at this. This was not good news for him.
In Lingwu City, his word was law. His cooperation with Beitang Ang and his son had also been pleasant, and he could be said to rule one region alone.
An Imperial Envoy sent down from above represented the Emperor's will. To a certain extent, he would curb Meng Zhao's authority and might even act against his interests.
Still, this matter did not shift according to his will. He could not possibly have Beitang Shu assassinated, then kill the Imperial Envoy as well. It