The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 549 Striding Forward

To put it bluntly, anyone who isn't an idiot can see that Yang Xiaomei is Wei Zhongxian's mole planted by his side.

So Zhang Xingchen didn't try to stop him, which almost infuriated Wei Zhongxian. However, Wei Zhongxian suddenly remembered Yang Xiaoqian's death, and he stopped again.

"Zhang Xingchen, there's something I forgot to tell you. The woman you used to like is dead, and the one who killed Yang Xiaoqian was none other than Chen Er."

As soon as Wei Zhongxian finished speaking, Zhang Xingchen suddenly stood up from his seat. Zhang Xingchen's bloodshot eyes looked like those of a wild beast, making people tremble from the bottom of their hearts.

Even Wei Zhongxian and Yang Xiaomei were startled. Fortunately, Wei Zhongxian did not come alone this time, but brought quite a few guards with him. Therefore, Wei Zhongxian was not afraid that Zhang Xingchen would suddenly attack him. Wei Zhongxian smiled again.

"Zhang Xingchen, I know you're probably questioning what I'm saying, but if you don't believe me, I can give you the evidence tomorrow. I hope our two families can form some kind of alliance then."

"Killing Chen Er wouldn't be an easy thing for you." Wei Zhongxian's words made Zhang Xingchen's eyes redden once again.

Zhang Xingchen ran quickly toward Wei Zhongxian. Even if Wei Zhongxian had several defenders around him, they would definitely not be able to stop Zhang Xingchen.

A guard threw a punch at Zhang Xingchen's head. Zhang Xingchen instinctively turned his head and knocked the guard down with his punch.

With another knee strike, Zhang Xingchen sent another guard flying. Without a second thought, Zhang Xingchen grabbed Wei Zhongxian's clothes with both fists and said coldly.

"What did you just say? If you're so capable, repeat it to me again?" Zhang Xingchen's words were cold, as if the surrounding air had dropped several times. Wei Zhongxian smiled bitterly and patted Zhang Xingchen's arm.

"Zhang Xingchen, I know you must be very excited, but I still have to tell you this unfortunate news: Yang Xiaoqian is dead, and she was killed by your good brother Chen Er. If you don't believe me, wait until tomorrow."

"I can help you get the evidence." Wei Zhongxian repeated what he had just said, which left Zhang Xingchen completely confused.

Zhang Xingchen simply did not believe that Yang Xiaoqian was dead, and that the one who wanted to kill Yang Xiaoqian was none other than Chen Er, whom he always talked about. In fact, the reason why Zhang Xingchen did not go to court today was not because he was afraid to face the emperor.

Zhang Xingchen dared not face Chen Er, because in his heart, Chen Er wanted him to stand on the Emperor's side to fight against Wei Zhongxian.

However, because Yang Xiaomei was by Zhang Xingchen's side, Zhang Xingchen couldn't do that.

“Go back. I don’t believe what you said today, because I know my good brother would never do such a thing.” Zhang Xingchen spoke again, and Wei Zhongxian shook his head.

“Young people are full of energy. If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. Anyway, I have evidence. If you want to understand, you can come find me tonight.” After saying that, Wei Zhongxian strode away.

As for Ma Tiantao recently, he has not dared to show his face around Wei Zhongxian, because last time Ma Tiantao took the initiative to give up killing Chen Er and Ma Dazhi, but thought that all the people who were chasing him were dead.

That leaves only Zhang Tianfei, so Ma Tiantao believes that Zhang Tianfei might not necessarily reveal what happened last time.

This is why Ma Tiantao invited the assassin Zhang Tianfei to drink at the tavern. At that moment, Zhang Tianfei touched the scar on his cheek and realized that it was a gift from Ma Dazhi.

So Zhang Tianfei sneered.

“Ma Tiantao, I’ve always considered you one of my own. If you’re trying to persuade me to deal with Wei Zhongxian today, then I’m sorry, but you’d better not say anything. Don’t spoil my drinking mood.”

While drinking, Zhang Tianfei talked to himself. Ma Tiantao kept tapping the table with his fingers to calm his anger before cautiously speaking.

“Brother, I called you here today not to persuade you to deal with Wei Zhongxian, but simply to have you steal that hand from Wei Zhongxian’s study.”

Ma Tiantao's serious words immediately amused Zhang Tianfei, who knew exactly what the handkerchief represented—it was evidence that Chen Er had killed Yang Xiaoqian.

If Wei Zhongxian had handed this evidence to Zhang Xingchen, Zhang Xingchen would have turned against Chen Er, and Wei Zhongxian would have been able to sit back and watch the two tigers fight. Wouldn't that have been wonderful? So Zhang Tianfei refused without even thinking about it.

"I'm sorry, thank you for the drink today, but I would never steal a handkerchief. I also advise you that those who do evil will surely perish, or you will die a terrible death."

After Zhang Tianfei finished speaking, he left, leaving Ma Tiantao alone in a daze. Just then, someone sat down opposite Ma Tiantao.

He poured himself a glass of wine and said, "So, did Zhang Tianfei reject your request and refuse to cooperate with us?"

The person who came was none other than Chen Er. At this moment, when Ma Tiantao saw Chen Er's leisurely and carefree appearance, Ma Tiantao almost vomited blood in anger. Good heavens, he had been busy with this matter, but Chen Er didn't seem to get angry at all.

This made Ma Tiantao very unhappy: "Lord Chen Er, why aren't you in a hurry?"

The evidence in Wei Zhongxian's hands is like a time bomb; it could explode at any moment. Aren't you afraid at all, or have you already devised a way to deal with Zhang Xingchen?

Ma Tiantao's doubts made Chen Er smile wryly: "What can I do? I can only take it one step at a time. I hope Wei Zhongxian won't release that evidence so quickly."

Otherwise, given Zhang Xingchen's current personality, he really would kill me.

"Take this money for now. Keep an eye on Zhang Tianfei for me. I'll do everything I can to steal that handkerchief as soon as possible," Chen Er said indifferently, making Zhang Tianfei feel a little embarrassed.

It was as if Ma Tiantao was being paid to do someone a favor. Every time Chen Er met with him, Chen Er would give him a lot of gold ingots, which was a bit too much for Ma Tiantao to handle.

"Lord Chen Er, please don't be so polite. I haven't even finished spending the money you gave me last time. I absolutely cannot accept it this time. Isn't there a saying that goes something like this?"