He had investigated and found that the people pursuing him included the Tang people, Mengshe Zhao, Ouzan, and even the Arabs. This was clearly not something any ordinary person or faction could accomplish.
The war in the southwest involved the Tang dynasty, Ouzan, and Mengshe Zhao, Great Generals like Huoshu Huizang, Dalun Ruozan, Duan Gequan, and Gelofeng. It involved seven to eight hundred thousand soldiers and millions of civilians.
If all of this had been orchestrated by someone, if there really was a faction so powerful that it could toy with so many empires, so many famous generals, so many soldiers, and so many civilians in the palm of its hand …
Solitary Wolf couldn't help but shiver at the thought.
Deep in his heart, Solitary Wolf was more inclined to believe that all of this was a coincidence, that the people pursuing him and the people pursuing Young Master belonged to two different factions.
"I don't know!"
Wang Chong shook his head.
"As I said, all of this is just my conjecture. Perhaps it's true, perhaps it's not. But no matter what, there's one thing we can be sure of. Besides the Tang dynasty, Mengshe Zhao, and Ouzan, there are other factions hidden in the undercurrents that we can't see.
"These people even dared to frame and kill a governor of the Imperial Court, and they even dared to assassinate me … They've already reached a certain level of boldness. The laws of the Imperial Court and the rules of the secular world can no longer bind them, nor are they of any use against them.
"So many people were present in the war of the southwest, including all the Generals of the Annam Protectorate, my father Wang Yan, and Protector-General Xianyu Zhongtong … even with so many people present, they still couldn't make them have any misgivings. From this, one can easily imagine just how bold they are. "
Wang Chong said with a solemn expression.
Wang Chong was a person who had lived two lives, so he knew almost everything like the back of his hand. However, despite searching through his memories, Wang Chong was unable to find anything related to these people. At the very least, he didn't know anything about what happened to the Jiannan Prefect, Zhang Qiantuo.
Somehow, Wang Chong had a feeling that he had come into contact with something that he had never come into contact with in his previous life.
"Young Master, if you have any misgivings, leave this matter to me! I am a person who has died once, and no one knows of my existence. No matter who they are or how powerful they are, I have nothing to fear. In this life, I only live for one thing, and that is to uncover their true colors, to avenge Bin 'er, Tong' er, and Madam, and also to wash away my grievances. "
"As long as I can achieve this goal, I don't care if I have to go through a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, or have my tongue pulled out or my nose cut off. I have nothing left to lose!! "
The faceless man looked resentful, and when he said the last sentence, he laughed bitterly.
So what if he was powerful? So what if his background was mysterious? So what if his methods were brilliant and vicious? He was already a lonely man with nothing to lose, so what was there to be afraid of?
Wang Chong and Lone Wolf looked at each other in silence.
Wang Chong could feel the deep pain, hatred, unwillingness, and resentment in the depths of the faceless man's heart. It had to be said that all of this was completely out of Wang Chong's expectations.
The former Jiannan Prefect had become a 'faceless man' who only lived for revenge and wore a black iron mask. No one would believe it if they were to say it out loud. But when he thought about what Zhang Qiantuo had gone through, it wasn't that surprising.
"Perhaps, handing this matter over to him is the best arrangement."
Wang Chong looked at the blood-red eyes of the faceless man and thought.
Whether it was him or Lone Wolf, they were still living under the sun. On the surface, there were still taboos and inconveniences. Although Lone Wolf was a little better than him, as long as he did anything, once it was exposed, he and the Wang clan would be implicated.
On the contrary, the faceless man's traces of his existence had been completely erased. And in this cellar, no one had greater determination and boldness than him to investigate this matter.
These thoughts flashed through his mind, and Wang Chong quickly made a decision.
"Mister, I'll leave this black arrow to you! If you want to track down clues, start with this black arrow. "
As Wang Chong spoke, he suddenly handed over the broken black arrow in his hand.
"I can't promise you too much, but I can promise you one thing. You won't be alone in tracking down the Sword Pavilion. From now on, as long as you need anything, I can provide it to you. Martial arts manuals, medicinal pills, manpower, the army, connections in the court and the army … I will do my best to provide you with everything you need.
"In this matter, the Wang clan and I will be your greatest backer and pillar of support!! So no matter what you want to do, do it without worry. Tian … "
Wang Chong sternly said.
"Young Master!!"
Hearing this, the faceless man trembled all over, and his eyes revealed a look of excitement. The faceless man had personally experienced just how powerful and unbridled these people were.
They didn't even care about the stately governor of the court.
The fact that Wang Chong was willing to involve himself in this matter was already the greatest support he could receive. And in truth, given Wang Chong's background, the Wang clan's influence in the court, and Wang Chong's enormous contributions in the southwest, if he had Wang Chong and the Wang clan's support, this would be the greatest support he could receive in the Tang dynasty.
This was definitely much better than him fighting alone! And his hopes would be much greater!
"Many thanks, Young Master!"
The faceless man's eyes were bloodshot. He suddenly bent his knees and fell heavily to his knees in front of Wang Chong.
"Young Master's promise is worth a thousand catties, and this faceless man has no way to repay it. As long as I can fulfill my heart's desire, from now on, if Young Master needs me, even if I have to go through water or fire, even if I have to sacrifice myself, this faceless man will not hesitate."
A gentleman's promise was worth a thousand catties. This was the faceless man's vow, and it was also Wang Chong's vow. From now on, in the invisible shadows around Wang Chong, there was an additional faceless man whose origins no one knew besides Wang Chong and Lone Wolf, and who never spoke easily.
"Rumble!"
With a rumbling sound, the wooden plank on the ground opened, and Wang Chong walked out with Lone Wolf and the faceless man.
"Young Master, who is this?"
Outside, Li Siye frowned slightly when he saw the faceless man covered in a black iron mask, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Faceless man."
Wang Chong said indifferently, "Let's go.
Don't worry about it so much. Let's go back. "
"Hyah!"
With a shout, Wang Chong returned to the base with Li Siye, Lone Wolf, and a group of cavalry. Only the faceless man disappeared along the way. No one knew where he went.
And no one cared about him.
If even Wang Chong didn't ask, the others naturally wouldn't say much.
…
The troops led by The King of Song arrived half a month later. More than 70,000 men and horses brought with them a large amount of provisions and ordnance. It was a majestic sight to behold.
"Hahaha, where's Wang Chong? Where's Wang Chong? Quick, let This King take a look! "
In the distance, amidst the billowing dust, before anyone could even appear, they could hear The King of Song's hearty laughter.
Even though more than half a month had passed since the war, The King of Song was still in a state of extreme excitement and joy.
"Your Highness, The King of Song, there are so many people in the southwest, as well as me and Brother Gengzhi. Are we not worthy of Your Highness's attention?"
On the mountain, Xianyu Zhongtong and Wang Yan rode up on two tall divine steeds to welcome them.
"Hahaha, you two boorish men add up to 80 or 90 years old. How can you compare to the great hero of the southwest, the great general of the future! Where's Wang Chong? "
The King of Song roared with laughter. Even in front of Wang Yan and Xianyu Zhongtong, he did not give them any face.
"Wang Chong pays respect to The King of Song."
The moment he finished speaking, Wang Chong rode up on the White-hoofed Shadow to welcome him.
This was not the first time they had met The King of Song. The Song and Wang Clans had always been friends for generations. When acquaintances met, they would naturally feel cordial. However, The King of Song's enthusiasm was truly unexpected.
"Hahaha, you don't know how many people in the Imperial Court became red-eyed with jealousy when they found out that this king was coming first. Haha, let this king see the great hero of the southwest. "
As The King of Song spoke, he spread open his arms and gave Wang Chong a big, passionate hug.
From the day The King of Song received the news of the victory in the southwest, he had been anxiously awaiting it. He had marched day and night with his 70,000 soldiers precisely so that he could be one step ahead and see Wang Chong, who had rendered enormous service in the southwest.
"Gengzhi, you've given birth to a fine son!"
Letting go, The King of Song turned to Wang Yan, his face wreathed in smiles.
"Your Highness is too kind. My son is still young, so Your Highness's praise might not be a good thing for him. Moreover, the war of the southwest was won by tens of thousands of soldiers, not by him alone. "
Wang Yan sternly said.
"Hahaha, stubborn as a dead duck. If he had not built that Lion City on the edge of the Erhai, if he had not rushed to the southwest to command the army, Gengzhi, with just you and Xianyu Zhongtong's abilities, would you have been able to win this war? I know that you are doing this for his own good, fearing that he will be too arrogant and impatient. I hope that he can calm his heart and not be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat. But now that the Holy Emperor has spoken, what else do you have to worry about?
"Just based on the enormous service your Wang Clan has rendered in the southwest, no one in or out of the Imperial Court, including the Yao Clan and King Qi, will be able to touch your Wang Clan."
The King of Song roared with laughter.
Today, the King of Song was particularly happy. He was not one to so easily reveal his emotions, but Wang Chong's feats in the southwest had been too earth-shattering.
It was precisely because of Wang Chong's great victory that the besieged Tang Dynasty was suddenly able to intimidate all the foreign powers and resolve an enormous crisis.
One could easily imagine the fondness The King of Song had for Wang Chong.
Wang Yan stood to the side, an awkward expression on his face. The Wang Clan had produced such a Qilin son, so how could he not cherish him? He was just afraid that he would be too arrogant.
But these thoughts could not be concealed in front of the King of Song.
"Hahaha, Brother Gengzhi, forget it. You're simply not a good liar. Moreover, your son's talent is clear for all to see. Even His Majesty is anxious to see him, so let's not cause any trouble. "
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