Eastern Depot.
Depot Director Wan Yulou studied a secret letter in his hand. Though it contained few words, he had spent a full hour reading it.
If what it said was true, then his opportunity really had come.
"To think Lin Lang was having an affair with Yunluo, yet refused His Majesty's marriage decree. His Majesty must be furious."
"If Lin Lang dies now, His Majesty certainly won't investigate quite so thoroughly. With a little maneuvering from Liu Xi and me, the matter will blow over."
"But Liu Xi mustn't reap all the benefits from Lin Lang's death. The new Commander of the Jinyiwei must be one of mine."
Liu Xi had sent someone to deliver the secret letter. It said Lin Lang was having an affair with Yunluo, and His Majesty had caught them in the act.
That meant Lin Lang's Heavenly Dipper Child Skill must have been broken, and his strength must have declined.
The chances of his plan with Liu Xi succeeding had now increased considerably.
Wan Yulou had just been considering what would happen if they failed, but the investigation would never lead back to him.
Besides, Liu Xi would be out in front. If Lin Lang noticed anything, he could pin it all on Liu Xi.
If all else failed, he would have to act personally.
Lin Lang had injured him last time, but back then, he had only been at the grandmaster peak.
With the treasures accumulated by the Eastern Depot, however, he had successfully broken through to the Great Grandmaster realm.
He might not be strong enough yet, but he was no longer weak. At the very least, he was no weaker than Liu Xi.
If Liu Xi and Lin Lang could wound each other in their fight, that would be perfect.
Perhaps