Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 308, Section 307, Targeting Feng Xiuhu

"We were talking about you."

With a smile, Vadracho formally introduced Feng Xiuhu to Findlay Zhou.

Clearly, before Feng Xiuhu came in, Vadracho had already explained Feng Xiuhu's background to Findlay Zhou in detail.

Therefore, Findlay Zhou's gaze towards Feng Xiuhu no longer held dissatisfaction, but still carried a scrutinizing quality.

Findlay Zhou nodded slightly to Feng Xiuhu: "Vadra told me that your piety is unparalleled, and he even intends to groom you as his successor. He hopes you will not disappoint him."

Feng Xiuhu gave a thumbs up: "My teacher's judgment is definitely correct."

Findlay Zhou's cheek twitched: "But Vadra also said that you haven't been a member of the church for long, your background isn't honorable, and... you've had some mishaps, so you're lacking in etiquette."

Feng Xiuhu didn't like hearing this, and he asked, "What do you mean by disgraceful?"

Findrei frowned and cast a questioning look at Vadrajo—he was new to the city and his knowledge of the different districts of Sail City was still based on written records, not from his own experience, so he subconsciously thought he had said something wrong.

Vadracho shook his head slightly: "The bottom city is like a filthy sewer, that's what everyone agrees on. The fact that you were able to climb out of that place step by step is enough to prove your perseverance and ability, so I have never cared about your background. On the contrary, I am proud of you."

Feng Xiuhu's face was slightly gloomy. Vadracho's words were clearly kind, but they made him feel nauseous.

He retorted in a deep voice: "It was hard to climb up because there was no road. Now the road will be completed soon. From now on, everyone will be the same. You can come up or go down as you please. They are, we are, and you are too."

Vadragho was momentarily stunned.

Findlay Zhou had no idea what Feng Xiuhu was talking about. He waved his hand and skipped over the topic.

"Never mind, these are minor issues. What I wanted to tell you is that Vadra has entrusted me to look after you. After he leaves, I will gradually help you correct your manners."

Feng Xiuhu was stunned and looked at Vadracho.

Vadracho smiled and nodded at him: "Fendere may be a bit serious, but that's not a bad thing. I believe you'll gradually get used to each other in the future—of course, it may be a rather long adjustment period."

Feng Xiuhu's expression was not good; this was definitely the last thing he wanted to see.

He quickly asked, "How long will it take for my appointment letter as the acting agent to arrive?"

Vadragho mentally calculated the time: "It should be in the next few days."

Findlay Zhou nodded in agreement: "I received a letter from Vadra before I set off, in which he explained the matter—I remember the messenger set off with me, but obviously traveling by land is not as fast as by boat."

Feng Xiuhu complained to him, "You too, couldn't you have brought it for me too?"

Findlay was baffled: "I am a cardinal elder, not your messenger. One should do what is required of one's position, so that the great machine of the church can continue to function properly."

Feng Xiuhu winked at Vadrajo and whispered, "He can't control the agents, can he?"

Although he spoke softly, Findlay Zhou was right next to him and of course he could hear him.

Vadracho smiled helplessly: "Please, my dear student, it's just correcting etiquette habits, not a restriction. Why are you so resistant?"

Vadragio also sided with Findlay.

Unable to think of a solution, Feng Xiuhu said dejectedly, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Vadragho nodded amiably, indicating that he should do as he pleased.

Feng Xiuhu turned and left, slamming the door behind him.

Bang!
A muffled thud echoed in the study.

Findlay raised an eyebrow: "Looks like he's angry." Vadrajo replied: "He'll be even angrier later."

The two looked at each other knowingly, then smiled at each other.

“Hehehe…” Findlay Zhou shook his head with a laugh, “If he knew that it was his most trusted teacher who was deliberately targeting him, he would be furious.”

Vadracho shrugged helplessly: "I can see that he doesn't want to leave Sail City, but you and I both know that only by going to the Temple and staying by my side can he achieve greater things in the future—so we have to use some special methods."

Vadracho tapped the armrest of the sofa lightly and said calmly, "Starting with correcting his manners is a perfectly legitimate reason. Once he realizes that life in Sail City is not as comfortable as he imagined, I will then summon him to Taijing under the pretext of gathering his agents, and everything will fall into place naturally."

He raised a finger as a reminder: "But I suggest you start with small things and don't push him too far. He's very good at flipping tables—otherwise, you'll be the one with a headache."

Findlay nodded: "I will act accordingly."

The two raised their glasses and clinked them together, naturally changing the subject.

Setting down the cup, Findlay gently rubbed his scepter with his thumb, and mist seeped from beneath the floor, quickly enveloping the entire study.

Apart from the sofa and table still being there, the two seemed to have been moved to a different place in the blink of an eye, surrounded only by a hazy gray mist.

The fog obscured the view and blocked out sound. Fender Zhou asked, "How is it going at Feiquan'ao?"

Vadracho nodded slightly: "It'll be in the next couple of days. The descent array is just one step away. We can't be impatient at times like this, or we'll easily fail at the last minute."

“Commander Doro told me that the clerk sent by the Great Xuan Army to supervise is a very meticulous person. A few days ago, a group of Divine Guard troops who went out to train were only ten minutes late returning to camp, and he demanded that Commander Doro give a specific reason.”

Findlay asked, "How did Commander Nadollo explain this?"

Vadrajo laughed and said, "His reason was that the Divine Guard squad was a newly rotated team and was not familiar with the route, which led to their late return—it was a good excuse, because Doro told the truth, so the clerk did not continue to suspect anything."

"Thanks for the protection of the mist."

Findlay Zhou breathed a sigh of relief and silently crossed his arms in a gesture of respect.

Vadragho also bowed.

The two said in unison.

"Praise the mist."

……

Shunzi had realized that the Shenwei Army camp located at the entrance of Feiquan'ao Valley was secretly preparing something.

The only person being kept in the dark was the one who spent his days wandering around the camp with a pen and notebook, taking notes as he went.

The entire camp was undefended for him; he could go anywhere, even into Commander Doro's bedroom.

At first, Shunzi thought this was some important figure in the army, even more important than Commander Doro – because he had personally seen Commander Doro speaking to him politely.

It wasn't until later that Captain Carius told him.

That man was the chief clerk of the Great Xuan Army, specifically assigned to supervise the Divine Guard Army.

His name is Jiang Zhiyi.

PS: Feng Xiuhu was so conspicuous that even though Vadella had arranged everything, he forgot about Shunzi.

(End of this chapter)