Not having received any useful information from Men Chao, Gu Yecheng and Xiaofeng were indifferent.
This could, however, signify something—it might indicate that Men Chao had some understanding of his master's identity. If his master were just an ordinary Martial Arts Instructor, Men Chao would not cover for his whereabouts.
Therefore, there was only one possibility: Men Chao might know that his master's identity was not simple, that he was either an informant or a participant.
"What is your opinion of Men Chao?" The two walked along the Moat in the Imperial Capital after dinner, looking up at the sky and admiring the city's nighttime scenery.
Leaning on the railing, Gu Yecheng said, "He's a decent person, has courage and resourcefulness."
"He was also a victim of the 319 case that year. Could he be seeking revenge because of that...?" Men Chao was a direct victim of the 319 case and surely paid close attention to the incident.
