Ch. 41Nine Kill Mansion
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xu Shouyi, the Garrison General, learns about Wu Yuan's feat and seeks Dean Zhang Da, but is rebuffed.
- Xu Shouyi considers his options: confessing, stalling, or killing Wu Yuan.
- He decides to hire assassins from the Nine Kill Mansion to kill Wu Yuan, disguising the evidence to frame the Great Jin Empire.
Character Developments
- Xu Shouyi's fear and desperation grow as he realizes Wu Yuan's true potential and the consequences of his actions.
- He demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning by deciding to hire assassins to eliminate Wu Yuan.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of one's actions and the desperation that can arise from them.
- The power dynamics between different factions and the lengths people will go to protect their interests.
Character Interactions
- Xu Shouyi's interaction with Dean Zhang Da highlights the latter's growing fear and desire to distance himself from Xu Shouyi.
- Xu Shouyi's interaction with the representative of the Nine Kill Mansion showcases the organization's power and the high cost of its services.