Chapter 459: Chapter 293, A Deadly Mistake!

Demon Forest.

It was world-renowned for its enchanting scenery, lush vegetation, the diversity of species, and peculiar shapes.

“Swoosh swoosh swoosh…”

A black figure dashed swiftly through the forest, the Flying Boots on his feet leading him over ravines and mudflats, leaping over ancient trees tens of meters tall, making him even more agile than the nimble tripedal beasts of the forest.

Ever since Gongshu Wuyu had learned that Lu Yunhang had been taken away by Tang Fei, he had felt a sense of unease.

He couldn’t understand why Tang Fei dared to take Lu Yunhang away.

He had only heard of lions hunting rabbits, never rabbits provoking lions.

He was even more baffled as to why Lu Yunhang agreed to let Tang Fei take him.

If he was unwilling, with the power and strength of the Lu Family… there must have been many ways to refuse, right?

As for Tang Fei, a refugee from the Old Land, because he had clung to the Princess’s coattails, he was fortunate enough to…

Was there any difference between crushing him and stepping on an ant for the Lu Family?

Why not just lift a foot?

Why not lift a foot?

Gongshu Wuyu was somewhat anxious.

As for Tang Fei, he had always disliked the guy.

Because Tang Fei had chosen his own path…

He liked Phoenix, and ever since he saw her at an official gathering, he considered her a vision from heaven, hoping to win her over with his integrity, talent, and personal charm.

He thought of Phoenix as a canary kept in the depths of the palace, never having the chance to encounter the outside world, nor able to experience the intricacies of emotions.

Shen Xinglan was too accommodating, Qin Jianyi was too forthright.

That’s why she was attracted to a little thug.

Yes, in his eyes, Tang Fei was nothing more than a ruffian from a barbaric region.

And he, he would be Tang Fei’s undoing.

He would show Phoenix what kind of man was truly a prize, the kind of man she could entrust her life to…

“How dare he?” Gongshu Wuyu couldn’t help but continuously curse in his heart.

His current situation was very passive, for his interactions with Lu Yunhang were the most frequent, and their relationship was the closest. Many of Lu Yunhang’s affairs were managed and concluded by him.

Strictly speaking, he could be considered a flag Lu Yunhang had planted on the Lu Family’s commercial airship, or his personal “white glove.”

The understanding between them was well-established, with Lu Yunhang advancing step by step in the political arena and him exerting continuous effort in the business sector. They cooperated with each other, lending strength to one another, ultimately achieving a win-win situation.

In the past, with the Lu Family’s influence, nobody dared to pluck a hair from the tiger’s head, let alone come investigating their agreement with the Mechanical Design Institute.

Now, with Lu Yunhang captured and the Monitoring Bureau exhibiting such a strong attitude, they would certainly investigate thoroughly.

Lu Dongsheng had personally gone to the Monitoring Bureau to intercede but couldn’t bring Lu Yunhang out safely. What exactly were they trying to do?

So, Gongshu Wuyu had to consider the following question:

To go? Or to stay?

Leaving would put an end to things, ensuring personal safety.

But by doing so, wouldn’t that be admitting guilt? How would he reclaim everything he owned in the future?

If he stayed, would the Monitoring Bureau move against him?

If he was also captured, could they obtain more criminal evidence from him, thereby solidifying a crucial chain of evidence?

After much thought, Gongshu Wuyu had come to this place.

As the old saying goes, “With green mountains still there, one needn’t fear a lack of firewood.”

As long as he temporarily fled, the Monitoring Bureau wouldn’t be able to complete the entire chain of evidence.

Given Lu Yunhang’s special status, they couldn’t detain him for too long.

In this way, under the push and pressure of various forces, the Monitoring Bureau would have to release him, however unwillingly.

If Lu Yunhang was unharmed, he would be able to pass safely through.

Once the affair was settled, he could openly take back everything he once owned.

Although he and Lu Yunhang were two legs walking, Gongshu Wuyu was clear that Lu Yunhang was the core, the roots of the big tree, and he was at best a slightly thicker side branch.

Crossing the Demon Forest would lead to Rui Zi Country in the far north of the Kaman Federation.

He just needed to stay in Rui Zi Country for a while, ski, eat deer meat, and enjoy the aurora in the quiet of night…

Quietly awaiting the dawn.

Gongshu Wuyu had not chosen to leave through the checkpoints because he knew all too well that, with the capabilities of the Monitoring Bureau, finding an individual’s whereabouts was just too easy.

After humanity migrated to New Star, they achieved immense technological development, but their lives became even less free.

High-definition cameras and the “Starlink” surveillance system were ubiquitous, leaving no one a place to hide—not even a fly could escape.

Gongshu Wuyu did not want to play the “fish in a barrel” game, nor did he care to be the fish.

So, he chose the Demon Forest, a place feared by all.

What was an insurmountable barrier to the common folk held no fear for him?

Carrying endless hatred for Tang Fei and beautiful fantasies about his future life, Gongshu Wuyu’s body glided over the treetops and then lightly drifted down onto a large rock he had spotted earlier.

Then he leaped into the air once again.

A day and night later, Gongshu Wuyu arrived at the edge of the Demon Forest.

He had arranged for his confidants to meet him there, but at the forest’s edge, there were no people, nor was there any aircraft to pick him up.

“What’s going on?” A bad feeling dawned on Gongshu Wuyu.

Suddenly, danger struck.

A sharp object hurtled towards his chest, but Gongshu Wuyu slashed out with his sword.

Crack!

The white, rectangular-shaped object broke into several pieces and clattered onto the snowy ground.

“Ice spikes…”

Gongshu Wuyu looked at the white ice spikes at his feet and called out, “Who’s there? Come out.”

“Brother Gong Shu, long time no see,” a familiar figure said with a grin, emerging from the dense forest.

“Tang Fei…” Gongshu Wuyu’s face darkened as he spoke with loathing.

The moment he saw Tang Fei, he knew he had still ended up playing their little game.

And he was the “fish.”

“Yes,” Tang Fei said with a grin, looking at Gongshu Wuyu and asking, “It looks like you were waiting for someone, Brother Gong Shu?”

Gongshu Wuyu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he responded, “It seems that person has already fallen into your hands?”

“Smart.”

Tang Fei clapped his hands, and several men in Inspection Uniforms escorted a rather portly middle-aged man into the clearing.

“Master, save me…” the middle-aged man cried out.

Gongshu Wuyu glanced at the middle-aged man and then focused on Tang Fei, asking, “What exactly do you want to do?”

“There’s a case we need your help with, and we need you to come back with us to assist,” Tang Fei said.

A cold smirk appeared on Gongshu Wuyu’s face as he replied, “And what if I refuse?”

“Then we’ll have to resort to some uncivilized and crude measures,” Tang Fei said.

“Such as?”

“Force,” Tang Fei answered.

Gongshu Wuyu burst into laughter as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world, laughing so hard he could barely catch his breath.

Tang Fei laughed as well.

His eyes narrowed, he resembled a cunning fox that had succeeded in its trickery.

After a long time,

Gongshu Wuyu looked at Tang Fei and said, “Tang Fei, you are a smart man, but you’ve made a fatal mistake…”

“Oh?” Tang Fei looked at Gongshu Wuyu, smiling as he asked, “What mistake? Let’s see if I still have a chance to fix it.”

“You shouldn’t have come to capture me personally,” Gongshu Wuyu said gravely. “And you definitely shouldn’t have brought only these few useless people to catch me…”

Gongshu Wuyu slowly drew the long sword he carried on his back, the sharp blade pointing towards Tang Fei, his eyes filled with murderous intent: “Kneel down and accept your death.”

(ps: Not a eunuch!

I’ve checked, it’s still there.

Beijing has recently been hit hard by the H1N1 flu, and Lao Liu refused to submit, battling it with his flesh and blood for three hundred rounds.

A crushing defeat.

Suffering from a continuous fever, my head has been muddled.

I’ve been lying in bed for a few days, but now I am somewhat recovered, and my spirits are somewhat lifted; I can finally start writing again.

I will strive to update more frequently to make up for…

Forget it, I can’t make it up.

It’s better for you all to give me a good scolding; it actually makes me feel a bit better.)