Within the Imperial Palace...
Nangong Wen stared at a memorial in his hand, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"I... am without virtue?" Nangong Wen let out a cold laugh. "Lingyun Marquis, you actually dare to spread such rumors. Do you truly think I am so easily bullied?!"
"Dark Dragon Guard!"
As soon as he spoke, ripples spread through the air, and a man in black appeared, half-kneeling.
Nangong Wen's tone was icy as he asked, "How many people are on the lists you've collected in recent years of those in Lingyun Marquis's faction?"
"A total of one hundred and seventy-three people! Twenty-one are merchants, twenty-five are in the military, thirty-one are civil officials, and twelve are Academy teachers. The rest are all high-level Martial Artists whom Lingyun Marquis has secretly recruited over the years..."
"Excellent. Pick a few for me. It's time to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys!"
"Yes..."
