Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 809: Wang Chong Wins Out!

Chapter 809: Wang Chong Wins Out!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

In Wushang's City of Steel, everyone was still waiting in silence. They had lost contact with all five targets, and their morale was at its nadir, though no one was willing to come out and say it. Yet at this very moment, the completely unexpected occurred.

"Reporting!"

A scout rushed into the hall. "Lord Marquis! We've received news that the last two targets are not returning to Qixi. Our forces have not seen any sign that they're coming back!"

"Ah!"

"How could that be? Given the time that's passed, they should already be back!"

"That shouldn't be. Has the situation changed? What's going on here?"

This news sent shockwaves through the gathered officers, and all of them were struck dumb. Even the slowest of them could sense that something wasn't right. Quite a few hours had passed since those targets had begun to make their way back, and logically speaking, they should have arrived or been about to arrive at Qixi. That they had still not returned could only mean one thing: they had never planned to return to Qixi in the first place.

And things were only just getting started.

"Reporting!

"Lord Marquis, Zhang Que has sent a report that the three missing targets have reappeared and are currently beginning to return to Qixi. Lord Zhang requests orders on what he should do next."

"Reporting!

"Lord Marquis, Xu Keyi has sent a report that those two targets that we didn't inspect who turned back have suddenly reappeared on the road. Lord Xu requests orders on what he should do next."

These two pieces combined left all the officers in a daze.

The twists and turns had happened far too quickly, and no one knew what was happening or why it was happening.

"Hahaha!"

Wang Chong suddenly began to laugh, a smile finally appearing on his face.

"As expected, Fumeng Lingcha, you took the bait!"

Although no one else in the hall had understood what was going on, Wang Chong knew that he had guessed right, bet right, and done right. Fumeng Li

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