The brick wall of the City God Temple collapsed in an instant, scattering dirt and broken bricks everywhere.
A wealthy young master in brocade sauntered in from outside with measured steps.
A jade hairpin adorned his head, a black fur robe draped over his clothes, and a fan painted with a beauty rested in his hand.
Dressed like that, Su Che could not tell whether he was hot or cold.
The young master was short and somewhat stocky, with a faint smile on his lips.
"Lü Zheng, Dugu Ba greets you. Never thought a killer like you would reach Divine Communion, same as me. Impressive."
Dugu Ba flicked his folding fan.
Though he was short, he carried an imposing, heroic air.
As a notorious playboy of the Solitary Bamboo Kingdom, Dugu Ba had never been Dugu Chen's proudest son.
Compared with Dugu Rou, who had entered the Longevity Sect early and advanced by leaps and bounds, Dugu Ba seemed a poor substitute, a second-rate figure there only to show how outstanding Dugu Rou was.
Yet it was this second-rate figure who assisted Dugu Chen with Lineage affairs, ensuring the Dugu Household's influence in the Solitary Bamboo Kingdom continued to grow.
In the plot against the Lü Household, Dugu Ba had taken charge himself, effortlessly cutting down a rising Lineage that might one day have become a formidable enemy.
After the Longevity Sect fell into turmoil, Dugu Ba seized his chance. The long-dormant second-string player took firm hold of the Dugu Household's power while maintaining a close understanding with the ruler of the Solitary Bamboo Kingdom.
And the net now closing around Lü Zheng was the fruit of his long preparations.
"Uncle Wu, that was some beautiful spearwork. I'll put in a word for you with His Majesty and get you