Chapter 426: On the Verge [V5C133 – A Distance Within Reach]

At this moment, the middle-aged man had finished reading the secret message. He said while stroking his short beard, “The other party has sent word that the princess will only stay here for one day and not a second more. With the princess taking action, it's useless no matter how many reinforcements the Song clan arranges. This matter is settled. We’ll take action as soon as the princess arrives tonight.”

Gu Liyu opened his mouth but couldn’t say anything since a thousand reasons wouldn’t be enough to make them listen. His background was humble, but his heart was proud and arrogant. He snorted coldly and left the tent without turning back.

Naturally, the expressions of those in the tent turned rather unsightly. An energetic youth sneered, “A hired thug thinks he’s really something. It’ll be more appropriate if that Song clan member were standing here!”

These words weren’t spoken softly, and it was enough for Gu Liyu to hear clearly. His expression immediately turned more solemn.

Blackflow City, Dark Flame headquarters. Song Zining was sitting in the study while contemplating in silence when a series of clamor came through from outside the window and broke his tranquility.

At this moment, people were rushing through the city in disorder. The fifty-thousand-strong...