In the wilderness, Luo Lan and Zhou Qi were holed up in a leeward spot. The two of them were here to wait for the Kyung Clan's warriors lurking in the Central Plains to send them their transportation. They could not possibly walk all the way to Luoyang City, could they? How long would that take?
They had already passed through the Wang Clan's northern defensive line in the wilderness, so the threat from the Wang Clan was not that great anymore.
The only thing they had to worry about was if their intelligence personnel turned traitor and led the Wang Clan over to capture them. That would be more troublesome.
Zhou Qi muttered, "You and Qing Zhen both know that the Wang Clan's AI is controlling the satellites. What if they discover our whereabouts?"
"So what if they discover us? The Wang Clan is currently pursuing the expeditionary army. Why would they have time to care about us?" Luo Lan said nonchalantly, "If someone really comes to capture us, we'll just run into the mountains. Can two supernatural beings not outrun them?"
Zhou Qi said disdainfully, "You've only awakened not long ago. With your physical fitness and weight, you might not even be able to outrun them."
"I've already awakened for almost half a year, so why do you still look down on me?" Luo Lan said unhappily.
But at this moment, the roar of an off-road vehicle's engine rang out in the distance. Luo Lan cautiously poked his head out to have a look and heaved a sigh of relief when he realized there was only one person approaching.
Luo Lan jumped out from his hiding spot. "Over here, over here!"
It was a young man. When he saw Luo Lan, he immediately got out of the vehicle and stuffed the car keys into Luo Lan's hand. "Boss Luo, Mr. Qing Zhen couldn't get in touch with you. He's very worried right now and thought something had happened to you!"
Luo Lan was stunned for a moment. He took out his satellite phone and saw that it had run out of battery. "What's so urgent that he's looking for me about?"
Logically speaking, he had just spoken to Qing Zhen on the phone half a day ago. If there was nothing urgent, Qing Zhen would not have called him at this time.
The intelligence personnel on the other end said, "We've received news that Mr. Jiang Xu from Hope Media was assassinated in Luoyang City. So Boss Luo, your plans to go to Luoyang City have been canceled. Mr. Qing Zhen has requested that you return to the Southwest directly to prevent anyone from attacking you."
Luo Lan was stunned. He found it hard to believe this news was true. "Jiang Xu is dead? "When did this happen?"
"Two hours ago." The intelligence officer said, "Everyone suspects that it was the Wang Consortium who did it. After all, they've already assassinated many people. The Wang Consortium has gone crazy, so you mustn't go to Luoyang City at a time like this."
"What did Qing Zhen say? Does he also think that the Wang Consortium did it?" Luolan asked.
"Mr. Qing Zhen said he couldn't be sure," the intelligence personnel said with a shake of his head.
Luo Lan lowered his head in thought. To be honest, the moment he learned of Jiang Xu's death, he also subconsciously thought it was the Wang Clan who killed him. After all, the Wang Clan had been using too many assassination methods recently. The Kong Clan's Kong Erdong and Kong Donghai, the Zhou Clan's Zhou Xilong, and so on were all the handiwork of the Wang Clan. These famous people were just a microcosm of the Wang Clan's plans. It could be said that the frequent use of assassination methods by the Wang Clan was already a sign of them falling out with the Wang Clan. Why would a decent organization keep using such underhanded methods?
Moreover, the articles that Jiang Xu had written over the past month were very unfavorable to the Wang Clan. Almost the entire Barrier Alliance now thought that the Wang Clan's methods of embezzling the Kong Clan and the Pyro Company in this war against foreign powers were too dishonorable and did not fulfill the social responsibility that an organization should have.
Everyone was very disgusted with the Wang Clan's behavior of taking advantage of the situation. Even the Wang Clan felt the same way.
Therefore, the Wang Clan did indeed have a motive to kill Jiang Xu.
But the problem was that if Jiang Xu died, everyone would subconsciously think it was the Wang Clan's doing. In that case, why would the Wang Clan still want to kill Jiang Xu at a time like this?
Wouldn't this infuriate everyone who was already dissatisfied with the Wang Clan?
If Jiang Xu had not died, everyone would only be annoyed with the Wang Clan. But if the Wang Clan killed Jiang Xu, their annoyance would instantly escalate into anger!
Was Wang Shengzhi a fool? Of course Wang Shengzhi was not a fool. No matter how annoying the things he had done were, he was at least one of the smartest people in the entire Barrier Alliance. Back then, just taking in the refugees had disgusted the Kong Clan and the Zhou Clan. How could he possibly make such a low-level mistake now?
Deliberately provoking public anger? Wang Shengzhi shouldn't have done such a stupid thing, right?
At this moment, the situation had become a little confusing. Luo Lan found it a little hard to see through.
The intelligence officer said, "Boss Luo, you should hurry back to the southwest. I'll make a trip to Luoyang City to investigate this matter. I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
But Luo Lan suddenly shook his head. "No, I have to go to Luoyang City."
The intelligence officer was taken aback for a moment. "It's very dangerous for you to go to Luoyang City at this time. If Jiang Xu was really killed by the Wang Clan, that means they won't care about your identity anymore and might just make a move on you. Our nuclear test site has already been destroyed, so the Wang Clan has nothing to fear anymore!"
"No." Luo Lan said, "The mission to Luoyang City will be put on hold for now, but I have to pay my respects to Mr. Jiang Xu. Looking at the time, I've been reading his articles for about seven or eight years now. Although I wasn't able to become friends with him, I've always respected him. Now that he's suddenly passed away, I have to go see him and see him off."
The intelligence officer was stunned. He did not expect Luo Lan would risk his life to go to Luoyang City just to see Jiang Xu off.
How much courage would it take to go to Luoyang City in such a dangerous situation?
Luo Lan looked at the intelligence officer and comforted him with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm not going there to die. Don't I still have Zhou Qi to protect me?"
Next to him, Zhou Qi rolled his eyes. "Bro, Luoyang City is only two or three hours away from the Wang Clan by car. I can't protect you there."
"Would it kill you to speak less?" Luo Lan said unhappily, "I'm also a supernatural being, so I don't need your protection. If someone tries to kill me, can't you just run away first?!"
Zhou Qi rolled his eyes again. "What's the point of saying something like that? Why don't you give me more money!"
"Alright, alright, more money, more money." Luo Lan did not know whether to laugh or cry. He turned to the intelligence officer and said, "I still have a very dangerous mission for you."
The intelligence officer immediately stood up straight. "Tell me, I'll definitely complete the mission, no matter how dangerous it is."
"Alright, the Northwest Army should still be pursuing the expeditionary army in the north right now. I need you to pass on the news of Jiang Xu's death to the Northwest Army's Young Marshal Ren Xiaosu." Luo Lan said in a serious tone, "When he learns about this, he'll definitely go to Luoyang City. At that time, even if the Emperor wants to kill me, he'll still have to give in to him."
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