Together 2

53. Secret Meeting

Xiao Zhan quickly made his way to Wang Yibo's office and placed the paper on the table. "I found this in the library." He said, making Wang Yibo open the letter and read it. "Those words seem arrogant. Do you suspect anyone?" Wang Yibo asked, making Xiao Zhan shake his head. "No. No one is suspicious." Wang Yibo thought for a while before he sighed. "I'll discuss this with President Gao Tai Yu to investigate. I'll warn people internally so don't worry."

Xiao Zhan looked down and swallowed the lump in his throat. "I'll go see him." He said, making Wang Yibo's eyes widen slightly. "What?" "Only meeting him face to face is the fastest and most accurate way. If we know who he is, he wouldn't be so reckless. Also," Xiao Zhan smiled and looked at Wang Yibo, "if anything happens, Xie Yun can help me right?" Wang Yibo blushed slightly before he turned away. "Your wish." "Please help." Xiao Zhan said with a bright smile making Wang Yibo grin slightly.

***

Two days later, Xiao Zhan went over to The Red Eye Liquor Shop wearing a cloak to cover himself. 'I'm surprised such a place is here.' He thought as he looked around. As he did, he suddenly spotted Wang Yibo sitting at a table dressed up as secret guard while drinking tea. His hair was tied up in a low ponytail with a black ribbon and a monocle on his right eye. Xiao Zhan was stunned. 'Does a secret guard look that outstanding?' Wang Yibo looked up, making eye contact with Xiao Zhan, and the two of them nodded.

"Young Master Tang San, right?" Xiao Zhan suddenly heard someone call him, making him turn around. "Please go to the second floor." Xiao Zhan nodded and followed that person to a room with Wang Yibo following him secretly. 'Who is this person? The one who knows my secret?' Xiao Zhan thought as he entered the room.

"You arrived." A person sitting by the table with a cup of tea in front of him said. "I've been waiting to see you for a long time Tang San." Xiao Zhan blinked. 'This person looks familiar. Where did I see him?'

"Did you send this to me?" Xiao Zhan asked as he pulled out the letter from his clothes. "There's no need to be so vigilant. I'll keep it a secret for you." The man said as he poured himself a glass of wine.

"You are..." The man said, stilling Xiao Zhan. 'Could it be...?!' "Without a doubt, you are the one who would become the next swordmaster of this empire." Xiao Zhan relaxed considerably. 'Thank goodness. I need to know his true intentions.' "This is an internal secret. You looked for ways to find it out." Xiao Zhan asked. "With determination, you can find out anything."

"I was really impressed with your outstanding sword skills in the final selection exam of the honor exam guild. While your opponent's ability isn't average, he is an ordinary swordsman. Can it be said that he had no basis? Either way, consider me your fan." The man said. "May I know the reason why you wanted to meet me?"

The man pulled out a golden chain with a yellow locket and presented it to Xiao Zhan. "As your fan, I was going to propose this." He said. "Yong An swordsmen?" Xiao Zhan asked, feeling confused. "Indeed. The talented is also sharp eyed." The man said. "Should I introduce myself? I'm Viscount He Peng, vice president of the Yong An swordsman." Xiao Zhan's eyes widened. 'Viscount He Peng?'

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan remembered his first encounter with Wang Zhucheng in the Xiao street. At that time, Wang Zhucheng and He Peng tried to kill a poor mother and child all because the child accidentally stained Wang Zhucheng's dress. 'It's him?!' Indeed, the person in front of Xiao Zhan right now was the same person who accompanied Wang Zhucheng back then.

"Lately, I've been closely observing your activities in Honor." He Peng said. "No matter appearance, background, ability or any other aspect, he is the most suitable for the royal swordsman guild. What do you think about a low standard place like Honor and find your true worth in the royal swordsman guild. You'll never get another offer like this." Xiao Zhan felt like puking. What the actual heck was happening?

"I'd like to decline this offer." Xiao Zhan deadpanned, stunning He Peng. "You might not know this probably because you come from a poor family. This chance is not easy to come by. Yong An is preparing a big deal that is planning to succeed. At that time you can earn a huge fortune and even fame! Also, you don't want to end up as an ordinary swordsman now, do you?"

Xiao Zhan chuckled. "Ordinary swordsman? Using that base strategy right before the tournament." "What?" He Peng was stunned, not understanding Xiao Zhan's words. "Since you're the sponsor, aren't you only going to teach them how to cut wrists?" "What are you talking about?"

Xiao Zhan smirked. "It has been a year since our last encounter at the Xiao duchy, hasn't it?" Hearing those words, He Peng's eyes widened. "You were the one wearing the black cloak back then?!" Xiao Zhan smirked. "A swordsman guild training people to protect that corrupt royal family? I'm worried about the empire's future." "How dare you?!" He Peng was about to draw his sword, but Xiao Zhan picked up the fruit knife lying on the table and placed it on He Peng's neck.

"Your powers have been worn off, He Peng." Xiao Zhan said. "Isn't it better to focus on training instead of using time to devise plans?" Xiao Zhan smirked once, making He Peng's face darken. "See you in the tournament. I'm looking forward to the official match." Xiao Zhan smirked at He Peng one last time before slamming the door shut, making He Peng grit his teeth in anger.

***

"So that was Yong An swordsman's trick." Wang Yibo said as he was walking back with Xiao Zhan. "Actually, Yong An's swordsman guild was assisted by the second prince." Xiao Zhan rubbed his forehead. "Zhu Zanjin? It does no good to be involved with him."

"I think the current head of the swordsman guild Yong An was involved in some shady affairs under the cover of the old swordsman guild master." Wang Yibo said. "They are securing their position thanks to their record of holding first place in the swordsmanship tournament. Now that the second prince standing behind them is gone, they will desire for victory even more than anything."

Xiao Zhan scoffed in disgust. "I'm so glad I didn't apply to Yong An. He Peng, that bad guy is the vice president!" "Perhaps. But I don't hate He Peng that much." Wang Yibo said, stunning Xiao Zhan slightly as he looked at Wang Yibo. "It was because of him that I got a chance to get closer to you." Wang Yibo said as he held Xiao Zhan's hand before pulling him closer.

Xiao Zhan chuckled. "Come to think of it, it's true. But he didn't suggest that to the other swordsmen right?" Wang Yibo nodded. "This is where aristocracy is strong." Xiao Zhan nodded before he smiled. "By the way, where did you get those glasses from?" Wang Yibo smiled as he set his monocle properly. "Suit me?"

***

At the headquarters of the swordsman guild honor, a young alpha stood in front of the main office and knocked the door. "Sir, this is Cao Yuchen."