44 Chapter 44: The Mastermind, Pacifying Dalin Temple

Tianwu Manor.

Many corpses lay in the courtyard, bloodstained and severely damaged. Additionally, several people who survived were lying on the ground with their limbs and joints removed.

"Fortunately, you were wise enough to have me stay here and guard the place with constable Jin and others. Otherwise, the consequences could have been irreparable." Lu Yuan finally sighed with relief when he saw Jiang Ming return.

He sensed the great battle happening outside the city.

He wasn't worried about Jiang Ming's safety, but regretted missing the chance to witness the once-in-a-lifetime great battle.

"Thank you!" Jiang Ming bowed his hand.

Upon hearing the news from Constable Jin, he rushed back quickly.

"Don't be so polite with me." Lu Yuan waved his hand and continued, "I questioned them a bit, and they mostly knew that Zhao Zhengyi's alliance was coming. After you left, they sneaked in to steal the secret techniques, presumably taking advantage of your absence."