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The Royal Capital.
Within the Royal Palace.
"What's going on? Why did Gu Zheng suddenly run off to Hengzhou?" Zhong Yi had just finished with state affairs when he received the latest report on Gu Zheng. His brow furrowed. "Did he go to Hengzhou just to kill Demon Fiends?" he asked in a low voice.
"I'd say he has ulterior motives!" Zhong Zhengxiao snapped.
"What motives could he have?" Xu Jianzhu spoke calmly. "The only person he knew in Hengzhou was Huang Dajin, one of the former Seven Demon Slayers, but Huang Dajin died long ago."
"What are you trying to say, Lord Xu?" Zhong Zhengxiao turned to Xu Jianzhu upon hearing this, his expression unreadable.
"Nothing. I just wish to clarify that Gu Zheng went to Hengzhou solely to kill Demon Fiends. If not for him, half of Hengzhou would have fallen and been plundered by the Devouring Insect Race," Xu Jianzhu replied placidly.
"Hah. So you're saying we should be grateful to Gu Zheng?" Zhong Zhengxiao sneered.
