NOVEL WEB Chapter 758: Alliance and Resistance (Part 2)
Inside the study, the conspirators were still plotting their plan.
They did not know that a storm was about to descend.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the soldiers silently towards the study, stopping outside the door and waiting for the signal from their insider.
Suddenly, the door to the study was gently pushed open, and the figure of a guard appeared at the entrance.
He nodded to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, signaling they could act.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, then charged into the study simultaneously.
The conspirators were stunned by the sudden turn of events, and before they could react, they were surrounded by the soldiers.
"What is the meaning of this?" One of the conspirators stepped forward, trying to argue.
Luo Chen did not answer; he simply held up the secret letter in his hand high and read aloud the contents of the letter.
The conspirators looked at each other, their faces turning pale.
They knew their crimes had been exposed and they could no longer deny them.
"You traitors!" Qing Shuang rebuked angrily, "The City Lord trusted you so much, yet you colluded with foreign enemies behind his back, attempting to overthrow the entire city!"
The conspirators were speechless, knowing their end had come.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang handed these conspirators over to the loyal members of the City Lord's Mansion to receive their rightful punishment.
Afterward, they found the ailing City Lord and explained the whole course of events in detail to him.
Although physically weak after listening, the City Lord's eyes shone with a determined light.
He thanked Luo Chen and Qing Shuang for their efforts on behalf of the city and decided to appoint them as his trusted aides to work together in maintaining peace and stability in the city.
Under the City Lord's commission, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began reorganizing the City Lord's Mansion, rooting out the remaining traitors, and strengthening the city's defenses.
Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were both Cultivators,
there were still times and things they were not completely powerless against.
For example, the chaos within the city.
They were quite interested in it.
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The next day, in the City Lord's Mansion, sunlight streamed through the carved window latticework, casting dappled shadows on the smooth stone slabs.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood in front of the City Lord's bed, a hint of fatigue on their faces, but there was more determination and satisfaction.
Although the City Lord had not recovered from his illness, his spirits were significantly improved, and his gaze lingered on the two young Cultivators for a moment before he slowly spoke.
"Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, I will remember what you have done for this city." The City Lord's voice was weak but filled with gratitude.
Luo Chen nodded slightly and replied, "City Lord, this is merely our duty, and there is still much we need to do now."
Qing Shuang added, "Yes, City Lord, we have already controlled the situation, but in order to completely eliminate the hidden dangers in the city, we need your guidance."
The City Lord nodded, motioning for them to come closer.
He began to detail the plans for the next steps, including how to bolster city defenses, ease the people's minds, and handle those exposed conspirators.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang listened intently, nodding occasionally to show understanding.
Following the City Lord's instructions, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang set to work.
They first visited various important figures in the city, including officials and soldiers loyal to the City Lord.
In a spacious meeting hall, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang sat with them to discuss how to restore order in the city.
"Ladies and gentlemen, although the City Lord is seriously ill, we cannot lose our direction because of it." Luo Chen's voice resonated in the meeting hall, "We need to unite to ensure stability in the city."
Qing Shuang continued, "The City Lord has authorized us to manage city affairs, and we hope to have your support and cooperation."
The officials and soldiers present nodded in agreement.
Some of them were once trusted aides of the City Lord and remained loyal to him.
Others were moved by Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's actions and were willing to join the team maintaining peace in the city.
In the days that followed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led this group of loyal officials and soldiers in beginning the restoration of order in the city.
They first bolstered the city defenses to ensure the safety of the city.
Then, they began clearing out the unstable elements within the city, including the remnants of the conspirators' forces.
Under the leadership of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, order in the city gradually returned, and the citizens once again saw hope.
However, just when everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, unexpected news reached Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
It turned out that among the exposed conspirators, some had not been completely controlled and secretly contacted some forces dissatisfied with the current situation, planning to stir up trouble again.
Upon hearing this news, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately took action.
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City Lord's Mansion.
At this moment, Luo Chen was sitting silently in the main seat.
All the high-ranking officials of the city were seated around him.
"Ladies and gentlemen."
Luo Chen's voice echoed in the spacious meeting hall, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and everyone could feel the seriousness and determination in his words.
"We have just quelled a storm, but a new challenge is before us." Luo Chen paused, giving everyone time to absorb his words.
Qing Shuang stood next to Luo Chen, her eyes firm and calm, knowing that the tasks ahead would be even more challenging, but she also believed they could overcome all difficulties.
"We cannot let those conspirators succeed again." Qing Shuang added, her voice unwavering and determined.
The officials and soldiers present nodded, having witnessed Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's capabilities and full of confidence in them.
"We need to formulate a detailed plan." Luo Chen continued, "First, we must identify the uncontrollable forces among the conspirators and eliminate them one by one."
"Meanwhile, we must also enhance city patrols to ensure the safety of the people." Qing Shuang added, "We cannot allow any destabilizing factors to affect the stability of the city."
In the next few days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led their team in a new round of action.
They split up, with Luo Chen in charge of investigations and intelligence gathering, while Qing Shuang strengthened city defenses and patrols.
Luo Chen moved through the city's corners like a ghost, appearing silently wherever he was needed.
He connected with informants in the city to gather intelligence about the conspirators.
Qing Shuang patrolled the city walls, her gaze as sharp as an eagle's, with nothing escaping her observation.
She communicated with the soldiers, encouraging them to stay vigilant and ensure the city's safety.
Thanks to the efforts of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, they gradually grasped the movements of the conspirators.
They discovered that the conspirators were planning to create chaos at a large market in the city to draw attention away and implement their plan.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to turn the tables, drawing up a detailed plan to capture all the conspirators at the market.
On the day of the market, the city was bustling, with people flocking to buy the goods they needed and enjoying the rare peace and prosperity.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang hid among the crowd, their eyes tightly locked on every suspicious figure.
Just as the conspirators were about to act, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the soldiers in a swift strike, catching them all in one fell swoop.
The crowd at the market was stunned; they hadn't expected such a dangerous conspiracy to be hidden on such a festive day.
Luo Chen stood before the subdued conspirators, his voice echoing through the entire market, "Your conspiracy has failed, and you will face the punishment you deserve for your crimes."
Qing Shuang turned to the crowd, her words filled with reassurance, "Rest assured, the safety of the city has been secured. We will continue our efforts to ensure everyone can live here in peace."