Ye Xicheng still frowned. "Xiang Chuxiong hasn't confirmed whether it really is a Blazing Fire Lizard.
He wants my adoptive father to take the Demon Hunting Team to Blackwater Ridge and drive the demon beast away.
Go there ahead of us, scout the area, and establish what the beast is first.
Remember, a third-level demon beast is no trivial matter. Under no circumstances let it discover your movements."
Iron Bull nodded heavily, his expression grave. "Rest assured, Commander. I'll take a few skilled, meticulous men."
Ye Xicheng waved a hand. "It's getting late. Go back and rest. Set out early tomorrow."
Iron Bull acknowledged the order, then turned and left.
Ye Xicheng turned his gaze to Chen Shi'an. "What we just discussed involved the Demon Hunting Team's secrets. I didn't keep it from you because I trust you."
Chen Shi'an promptly replied, "Commander, I won't breathe a word of what happened today to anyone."
Ye Xicheng waved a hand lightly. "I didn't keep you here to hear that.
Back at the City Lord's residence, City Lord Xiang suddenly brought up Zheng Qingshuang and Tu Gou. What do you think he meant by it?"
Chen Shi'an shook his head. "How could I possibly guess what's on the City Lord's mind?"
At that, he changed the subject. "Thank you for speaking up for Chen Su Ji before the City Lord."
Ye Xicheng raised his eyelids slightly. "Chen Shi'an, stop playing dumb.
Do you still want to sell your chili sauce to the Demon Hunting Team? If you do, be honest with me and speak properly."
Chen Shi'an chuckled. "If you insist on my saying it, Commander, the City Lord's words hinted at his displeasure with Wang Tianye.
Wang Tianye kept both Tu Gou's and Zheng Qingshuang's affairs from the City Lord.
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