134: The forces behind Bao Hui

Night fell.

Outside the 155 Fortress, somewhere in the Inner Circle of the forest.

"You snuck out, no one found you, right?"

In the darkness, under a dense tree, a person completely covered in a black robe asked in a low voice.

"No, I was very careful the whole way." The man standing opposite the black-robed figure bowed slightly, his expression very respectful.

If Xiong Mao were here, he would definitely recognize him, because this person, who was respectful to the black-robed figure and had shrewdness in his eyes, was none other than his competitor, Bao Hui, the second-in-command of the Axe Gang!

Bao Hui had secretly snuck out of the Axe Gang; everyone was already asleep in the middle of the night, and no one discovered his departure.

"Hmm, remember the plan we agreed upon. If anything goes wrong, you won't be able to handle it, understand?" The black-robed figure spoke indifferently, but his tone carried an obvious threat.

Facing the black-robed figure's threat, Bao Hui didn't get angry; instead, he bowed even deeper: "Yes, don't worry, Director, the plan has proceeded smoothly so far, there will definitely be no problems."

"It better be." The black-robed figure, referred to as the Director, still spoke indifferently, as if he didn't take the matter to heart.

"Alright, go back. Don't let your Old Gang Leader become suspicious." After the black-robed figure finished speaking, he prepared to leave.

"Director, wait a moment..."

Bao Hui hesitated, but his purpose for coming here today was to clarify this matter, so he had to speak.

"What else is there?" The black-robed figure was a bit impatient.

Bao Hui knew that the initiative was now in the black-robed figure's hands. If the plan succeeded, the black-robed figure would benefit the most, and if the plan failed, the black-robed figure would suffer no losses, but he himself might die as a result.

So, in this collaboration, Bao Hui was already the one being led by the nose.

"Director, I wanted to ask... if the plan fails, and I mean *if*, could I ask you to step in and save my life?"

Bao Hui didn't even dare to raise his head when he said this. He knew he might be about to face the black-robed figure's wrath, but he really needed a promise.

"Bang!"

With a loud bang, Bao Hui was thrown back onto the ground. He clutched his chest, got up, and quickly said: "Director, I was wrong, I shouldn't have asked. Don't worry, the plan will definitely not fail. If it fails, I'll pay with my life!"

The one who had just attacked was the black-robed figure standing opposite him. Bao Hui still didn't know the black-robed figure's Martial Artist level, only that he was much stronger than him.

"Hmph, how much is your life worth?" The black-robed figure flicked his sleeve, looking somewhat angry, "If you're honest, we can continue to cooperate, but if you're thinking of anything else... then don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Yes, yes..."

After the black-robed figure left, Bao Hui clutched his chest and leaned on a nearby tree trunk to steady himself.

"You beasts, don't think I, Bao Hui, am so easy to manipulate. If I'm destined to die, then I will definitely drag you down with me!!"

...The next day.

Outside the 155 Fortress, Ximen Chuifeng's home.

"I found it!"

Ximen Chuifeng abruptly pushed open the door, his face showing excitement and solemnity.

"Found what?" The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley was sitting in a chair opposite him, holding a pen, still writing and drawing.

"I found out what force is behind Bao Hui." Ximen Chuifeng sat down, poured himself a glass of water, and calmed his heart, which was about to jump out of his throat, before speaking.

"What did you say? Bao Hui has a force behind him??" The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley widened her eyes, then suddenly felt everything click into place.

No wonder!

No wonder she couldn't figure out for the past few days how Bao Hui had set up this scheme, or how he had persuaded the Old Gang Leader to destroy Hundred Flowers Valley. It turned out he had outside help.

If that were the case, everything would make sense.

"Then quickly tell me, what exactly is going on?" The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley was now eager for knowledge.

Ximen Chuifeng nodded, took another sip of water, and the Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley quickly picked up the teapot to refill his cup.

Ximen Chuifeng drank all the water she had poured, and only then did he speak: "You know, my business scope is generally Outside the Bastion, and rarely involves people or organizations inside the Wall."

"Mhm, mhm, yes." The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley nodded emphatically in agreement.

When she had initially sought Ximen Chuifeng for information, it was also to inquire about some minor forces Outside the Bastion.

"But this time, I followed Bao Hui's trail all the way, originally expecting to find a guild, but unexpectedly it was related to an organization inside the Wall."

"What organization?"

The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley was already impatient to know the truth.

However, at this moment, there was a knock on the door outside.

And Su Duo's loud voice: "Uncle Ximen, are you there? We're here to practice cultivation techniques!"

Ximen Chuifeng then stood up: "I'll go open the door for them first. It's better to talk once everyone is gathered."

"Okay." The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley nodded.

It was almost noon. After the few of them took a car in the morning, they split up. Zhuang Sanming and Su Duo went home, while Xiong Mao went back to the Axe Gang to handle some matters. Then the three of them met up on the way and came to Ximen Chuifeng's place together.

"You've come at just the right time, come in quickly, I have something important to tell you." Ximen Chuifeng pulled them inside, then looked outside, and seeing no one, closed the door.

"What's so urgent?" Xiong Mao didn't understand.

Su Duo also looked confused: "Aren't we supposed to be practicing cultivation techniques?"

Zhuang Sanming, however, frowned slightly, as if he had thought of something, but he didn't speak.

Let Ximen Chuifeng enlighten them.

"How much do you know about the forces inside our Wall?" Ximen Chuifeng asked.

"Inside the Wall? Hmm... the City Lord's Mansion, the Beast Taming Bureau, and a Martial Artist Training Base. Besides these Three Great Powers, there also seem to be some Four Great Families... but I'm not sure which families exactly."

Zhuang Sanming thought carefully; he probably only knew this much.

Su Duo was even more bewildered: "I don't even know about the Four Great Families, I only know that there are three very large forces in the Wall, and the City Lord's Mansion is the strongest among them."

Xiong Mao knew a little more than them: "The Four Great Families are the Xiao Family, the Liu Family, the Hua Family, and the Wang Family. It seems that besides these forces and families, there are also some smaller organizations. I only know the superficial things; I don't know the rest."

The Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley couldn't take it anymore: "What exactly did you find out? Hurry up and tell us, you're killing me with suspense."

Hundred Flowers Valley was destroyed in her hands, and all of this was related to the force behind Bao Hui. She had to know the truth behind it, otherwise, who would she seek revenge from later?