Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177: Panicking little cuties

Xiang Yu realised he had been staring for too long. He looked away quickly, saying nothing. Han Xin’s brow arched slightly, recalling Han Zhan’s words from that morning. Was Xiang Yu really interested in both men and women? The thought lingered for a moment before Han Xin brushed it away. How was it any of his business what Xiang Yu liked?

Han Xin looked up at his cousin, his eyes sharp and focused. "Han Zhan, pass me that envelope," he said, his voice steady.

Han Zhan got up, his movements fluid and unhurried. He walked over to the console table by the door, picked up a large envelope, and handed it to Han Xin. Han Xin took it, his fingers deftly opening the seal.

"In the future, you won’t have to receive instructions this way," he said, glancing at Xiang Yu. "I will send the instructions to you. There will be no need to meet face to face."

Xiang Yu, who had been sitting quietly, heaved a silent sigh. His face showed a slight sense of relief, a subtle change that did not escape Han Xin’s notice. Han Xin’s thoughts flickered with irritation. Was he an animal that Xiang Yu had to show such a sense of relief after knowing they wouldn’t have to meet often? _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

Han Xin pulled out a photograph from the envelope and handed it to Xiang Yu. The picture showed a man with an older-looking face and long, shoulder-length hair. Xiang Yu picked up the picture, his eyes narrowing as he studied the man in it.

"Since the Die clan broke the rules, they need to be punished," Han Xin explained, his tone measured. "But we need a less violent approach. If the dragon head and clan leaders enter the Die clan family home, things might turn violent and attract unnecessary attention."

Xiang Yu nodded, understanding the implications. If things turned violent and escalated into a war, it would be too difficult to hide from the authorities. They needed a hostage. But if the entire Die clan was in their family home, hiding, then who was this man?

As though reading Xiang Yu’s thoughts, Han Xin continued, "This man is the Die clan leader’s son from his favourite mistress. He has done a good job hiding him, but we will use him to lure the Die clan leader out and soar discord. What I want you to do is find him and capture him for me."

Xiang Yu’s long fingers tightened around the crystal glass he was holding. He nodded again, his mind already racing with plans and strategies. Han Xin’s presence was commanding, his words carrying the weight of authority and expectation. Xiang Yu knew that with the Divine Emperor’s help, this task would easy to achieve.

Han Xin passed a stack of documents across the table, each one meticulously detailing the information they had on Die Liang and the places he frequented. Xiang Yu picked up the papers, his eyes scanning through the information with a thoughtful expression. "What is the deadline?" he asked, his voice calm but focused.

"Four days at most," Han Xin replied, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Xiang Yu nodded and stood up. "Then I should be going," he said, his resolve clear.