Chapter 1009: Chapter 1009

Someone like Liang Zhichen will always think a step ahead of others, or even several steps ahead. For instance, when Charles sent people to assassinate him, he anticipated it. Upon learning of his whereabouts and realizing he was in South City, Charles would certainly inform the Seventh Princess immediately. Once the Seventh Princess heard the news, she would rush to South City without delay.

He made various arrangements in an orderly manner, but the time left for him was dwindling. A real tough battle would commence once the Seventh Princess got back.

He had to prepare some bargaining chips for himself in advance to increase his chances of winning. Otherwise, all his efforts would be in vain if the opponent showed up and killed him in a single blow.

Driven by this sense of urgency, Liang Zhichen was extremely busy. His influence extended both inside and outside the Blue mansion, with all the forces he secretly cultivated and the connections he gathered starting to operate.

For a while, the whole South City was in a turbulent state. During this time, although Charles wanted to control the situation, his health was deteriorating. The Poisonous Gu severely drained his energy, and he was also busy searching for a Gu Master, clinging to a glimmer of hope that he might be lucky enough to find someone who could cure him.

Unfortunately, it seemed his luck had run out. Even though he offered a high bounty and even heard about a few reclusive Gu Masters living in Jiangnan, these Gu Masters either regarded money as worthless and were unwilling to associate with foreigners like him, or they coveted Charles’ Silver but lacked the ability to deal with the Gu Poison in his body.

All in all, amid the endless torment day and night, Charles grew weaker, and his time was running out, with many worries compound this. Not only was Liang Zhichen secretly dividing his territory, stealing his businesses, and taking away his clients, but another person rose to prominence, surpassing him.

This person was that young foreign lad pursuing Lan Gu.

The lad’s name was Chris. He wielded quite a bit of influence in South City and, as a foreigner, enjoyed various privileges there. However, previously when the Seventh Princess and Charles jointly presided over South City, he was overshadowed. Although they seemed friendly in public, in reality, they were dissonant in their hearts.

This time, Chris chose the right side. Working with the people from the Blue mansion, they launched attacks from both inside and out. Whether in business or local grey areas, Charles was repeatedly defeated and soon could no longer withstand the pressure.

At this moment, another person emerged in South City—William. After experiencing life and death, his temperament was no longer as naive and foolish as before.

He started by following Chris’s lead, socializing in larger circles and quickly becoming recognized. Moreover, all his injuries and illnesses were cured by Dong Huiying. Coupled with his handsome appearance, he suddenly became a hot topic, attracting many admirers.

However, he consistently responded to these women’s advances with a cold, aloof attitude.

Perhaps this is just a human flaw—the unattainable always seems the best?