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Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Killing Someone Using Another’s Knife
Five-river Province.
A certain hotel.
On a spacious, yet soft, large bed.
A woman clad in a red dress lay there.
The woman revealed her fair thighs and painted her lips a bright red.
Extremely seductive.
Thud! Thud!
A series of knocks resounded, and the woman quickly sat upright.
She reached for the gauze on the bed and put it over her face.
"Enter!"
In an instant, she spoke in a voice as cold as an iceberg.
Red lips fierce as fire, a beauty cold as ice.
Traits so contradictory, yet she displayed an extraordinary charm.
"Elders Victor!"
The door opened.
Windy Johnson knelt on one knee, keeping the door ajar.
Outside, several North Sea guards watched him vigilantly.
"You’re not in Gonzalez City..."
Elders Victor slowly lifted their hand, glanced at their diamond-studded nails, and asked faintly, "What brings you here?"
"Elders Victor, the young master is dead, I cannot stay in Gonzalez City any longer... cough."
While speaking, he coughed lightly.
The floor was splattered with a few drops of fresh blood.
"You’re injured."
Elders Victor’s tone remained just as cold.
"During a fight with an unidentified grandmaster, I was stabbed with a sword."
Windy Johnson’s face was pale, but he strove to remain calm.
To ensure he didn’t lose his composure before Elders Victor.
He was, after all, one of the four gentleman of the North Sea, and it wouldn’t do for him to appear too disheveled.
"I’ve heard the young master mention someone named Rogan Harsh. I’ve already sent people to look into it," Elders Victor crossed their slender, fair legs, revealing delicate feet.
"You just said, the young master is dead? How did he die, and when?"
From beginning to end, their tone had not changed.
As cold as ever.
Even upon hearing of the young master’s death, there was no ripple of emotion.
And yet, this was a subordinate directly under them.
One they had worked with for many years.
"When we planned to leave, we were surrounded. The enemy was well-prepared, and I was already injured. The young master was captured, and I had no choice but to kill him in desperation!"
Windy Johnson, once a prince of the North Sea alliance, now knelt trembling before Elders Victor.
He spoke in his defense.
"You did well."
Elders Victor waved towards the door, "Go get the pill Elder Ellsworth from Medicine King Valley gifted last night, and also get some hot water for Mr. Azure Wind."
"Yes!"
The North Sea guard at the door turned and left.
Half a minute later, the guard returned with a medicine box in the left hand and a cup of hot water in the right, stepping into the room.
"This is the medicinal pill gifted by Elder Ellsworth from Medicine King Valley during his visit to the princess yesterday; after you take it, you should recover within two days," Elders Victor said as they opened the box and took out a pill with two jade fingers.
"I am grateful for Elders Victor’s gracious gift and the Princess’s kindness!"
Windy Johnson hurriedly extended his hands, respectfully receiving the dark pill.
He then took the hot water from the guard and swallowed it in one gulp.
As his gaze fell on the wooden box, he suddenly froze.
The incredibly luxurious box contained only a single pill?
Its preciousness was evident!
In just half a minute, Windy Johnson felt a warm current surge through his body.
A sign his body was recovering!
Divine medicine!
"Such a precious medicine, I am unworthy of it!"
Windy Johnson was filled with fear and trepidation!
Such a miraculous medicine was exceedingly precious even in the Medicine King Valley.
Yet now, Elders Victor was bestowing it upon him!
"Medicine is meant to be taken by people. Its utmost effectiveness is most important," Elders Victor flicked their hand upward gently, "Stand up. You are one of the four gentlemen of the North Sea and have made significant contributions to the princess’s cause."
"Thank you, Elder Victor!"
Windy Johnson stood up, maintaining a bowed posture throughout.
"I have spoken with the princess, after restoring The North Sea, we will restore the royal status of your Johnson family." 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
At these words from Elder Victor, Windy Johnson’s body trembled.
His vision, somewhat blurred.
"Thank you... thank you, Princess, and Elder Victor..."
He had already given up on restoring his family’s honor, even focusing solely on revenge!
But now...
Windy Johnson’s tears flowed freely.
"It’s all right, your Johnson family is of royal blood. Once The North Sea is restored, it will still be governed collectively by all of us." Elder Victor, supporting his forehead with his hand, spoke indifferently, "I am somewhat tired. You may rest in the next room for the time being. Once I have investigated the matter with Gonzalez City, I will assign you a new task."
"Your subordinate takes his leave!"
Windy Johnson clasped his fists and respectfully said, "I wish the Princess and Elder Victor good health and boundless longevity."
Having said so, he backed out of the room.
Bang!
The door.
Was closed by the guard.
Elder Victor removed his mask, his brow furrowing slightly upon seeing the lipstick mark on it.
He then walked over to the dressing table, picked up the lipstick, and began to apply it in front of the mirror.
A moment later.
The door was pushed open again.
"Princess."
Upon seeing the newcomer, Elder Victor hurriedly put down the cosmetics and stood up to salute.
"How did the conversation go?"
The Princess of The North Sea was also veiled in white, dressed in a golden phoenix robe.
Atop her head, a phoenix hairpin was placed.
"Medicine King Valley is willing to work with us in full cooperation."
Elder Victor bowed his head and spoke softly, "Last night, I held discussions with Medicine King Valley, and we decided to feint to the east but attack the west, and use another’s hand to deal the blow!"
"Whose hand are we borrowing?"
The princess seemed tired, laying straight on the bed without concern for appearance.
"This is so comfortable..."
She massaged her temples lightly, appearing very exhausted.
"We will use Ghost Valley’s hand to strike at Quella Radcliffe’s west flank."
Elder Victor chuckled softly, "The Medicine King himself has gone to Ghost Valley, and if all goes well, tomorrow’s martial arts competition will be very exciting."
"I am, indeed, looking forward to it," said the princess with a faint smile, sounding weary, "Quella Radcliffe is closely guarded. I need to think of a way to lure her out."
"Princess, you should not put yourself in danger anymore. According to my information, Julius Reed has become wary of you. I’m worried..."
Elder Victor hesitated.
"It’s of no concern, the more dangerous the place, the safer it is. However, tomorrow, you will need to arrange a double to attend the martial arts competition at the Kensington family’s abode."
As she mentioned the Kensington family, her tone carried a hint of disgust.
"Hendrick Kensington doesn’t even realize that the princess he has seen is an imposter. He’s probably still dreaming of becoming our son-in-law."
Elder Victor snorted with contempt, "If it weren’t for our interest in the power of Mount Shu, he wouldn’t even be worthy of such attitude from our North Sea."
Having said that, she paused, slightly taken aback.
The Princess of The North Sea had fallen asleep on the bed.
Elder Victor quickly grabbed a blanket and gently covered the princess.
Meanwhile.
Thousands of kilometers away from Gonzalez City, within a large mountain range.
A group of people was riding horses, moving slowly along the mountain path.
"Who goes there!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Several figures darted past.
Subsequently.
Seven disciples of Ghost Valley, wielding long knives and dressed in blue robes, blocked the path of the travelers.
"This is a restricted area of Ghost Valley, announce your names immediately!"
The lead disciple raised his knife and asked coldly.
Three more kilometers in, would be the great gates of Ghost Valley!
"I am the Medicine King, I have urgent matters to discuss with the Valley Master of Ghost Valley. Report swiftly, do not delay!"
The Medicine King sat on his horse, pointing his riding crop at the lead disciple of Ghost Valley, "You cannot afford the consequences!"
"Please wait..."
The disciple turned and ran towards the main compound of Ghost Valley at a breakneck speed.
