The Truth Comes to Light

Li Banfeng sat beside Chu Yaoqian's bed and listened as she recounted everything about how she had come to know He Jiaqing.

It was clear that Chu Yaoqian greatly admired He Jiaqing and treasured the fate that had brought them together. Of course, she treasured her own life even more, so she did not leave out a single thing she ought to say.

Li Banfeng did not kill Chu Yaoqian. He told her to manage her territory well and nurture her connections well, and to report her progress every two days.

This was no casual remark. The two had signed a contract, with detailed stipulations regarding what had to be reported. If Chu Yaoqian failed to report on time, she would pay a heavy price.

The next morning, Li Banfeng left Chu Yaoqian's territory and called Lao Luo. "Contact Liao Zihui. Clamp down on all of He Jiaqing's businesses. Do not let any goods that reach the station be shipped out, and seize any goods that are already halfway through transport where they are!"

Lao Luo hurried to Guanfang Hall. More than an hour later, he called back.

Li Banfeng thought something had gone wrong at Guanfang Hall, but Luo ZhengNan replied, "Seventh Master, General Envoy Liao agreed to it and has already ordered people to act. The owner of Wonderful Sound Phonograph Store insists on seeing you. He says he has something important to tell you in person."

Something important?

Li Banfeng's first thought was the situation in Inner Amikan Country. Ling Miaosheng had said that once he recovered his memories, he would immediately tell Li Qi.

Li Banfeng had guessed right. Ling Miaosheng had remembered quite a few things and was currently pacing restlessly inside the phonograph store, waiting for Li Banfeng to arrive. Just after noon, Li