After Vice Marshal Chen left Miao Guangwu's quarters, he immediately handed the military tally in his hand to a trusted soldier. "Go deal with those Fu Clan Army prisoners. Remember, make it clean."
The trusted soldier accepted the military tally, gave a silent salute, and quietly withdrew.
Lin Daoxiu looked over and said, "He relented?"
Vice Marshal Chen smiled. "That 'Profound Court emissary' arriving at this time was actually a good thing. I gave him the slightest hint, and Miao Guangwu had no choice but to make his decision.
But before the blizzard ends, we need to finish off the remaining Fu Clan Army men as well, lest they escape back and make it difficult for us to explain things to that side."
Lin Daoxiu said, "Even if the Fu Clan Army has been dealt with, there is still the Wei Clan Army. From what I saw, this Emissary Zhang set out with the Wei Clan Army before, yet now he has returned alone..."
Vice Marshal Chen's heart stirred. "You mean Daoist Ji acted against them? But this Emissary Zhang escaped alone? So he came back this time to air his grievances and seek reinforcements?"
Lin Daoxiu said, "That is indeed possible. After all, he is a 'Profound Court emissary'; he must possess some skill and methods." As he spoke, a trace of disdain appeared on his face. "And these profound cultivators—when it comes down to it, how could they care about hired armies? If he saw that things were going badly and fled, it would be quite possible for him to escape."
Vice Marshal Chen nodded. "That does make sense. But this man knows too much. Even without orders from that side, he must be removed. Only, he cannot die inside the garrison. For now, though, let us invite