Chapter 1106: The Jade Maiden Swordplay
The group never returned to the Liu family's back courtyard. Instead, they left the Liu estate directly and returned to Hengshan City.
After Wang Yue saw Yuan Jin Xia, Da Yang, and the others off on their way from Hengshan to Yangzhou, he finally had time to visit the Imperial Guards' headquarters.
When he saw Lu Yi, he asked in confusion, "Old Lu, what's going on? Why did you change your plans?"
Lu Yi sighed and said helplessly, "The Imperial Guards received word yesterday that the Qingcheng Sect was preparing to take Lin Zhennan and his wife to Shuzhong. If they get there, bringing them back won't be easy."
Wang Yue immediately understood Lu Yi's plan. He intended to use the Songshan Sect to put pressure on the Qingcheng Sect. Hesitating, Wang Yue said, "But openly offending the Songshan Sect like this really isn't a good idea."
Lu Yi knew Wang Yue didn't understand the situation, so he explained helplessly, "The Songshan Sect is actually connected to the Eastern Depot, the Yan family, and even some officials. They've never gotten along with the Imperial Guards."
Only then did Wang Yue understand why the Songshan Sect acted so brazenly. They had powerful backing. If they hadn't happened to cross paths with the Imperial Guards this time, killing a mere Brigade General really wouldn't have been a problem.
Thinking of Lu Yi's strange behavior at Liu Zhengfeng's home, Wang Yue asked curiously, "Are you planning to bring the Hengshan Sect under your control?"
Lu Yi hadn't expected Wang Yue to see through his little scheme. He nodded. "The Hengshan Sect's people generally follow the rules. The Imperial Guards would be glad to have experts like them join us. Brother Wang, your martial arts have improved quickly.