In the middle of the night, Wen Liunian leaned on the bedside to read a book, not feeling sleepy at all.
"My lord." The dark guard called out the window.
"What's the matter?" Wen Liunian put on his clothes and lay down on the bed, and stretched out his hand to open the window.
"It's nothing wrong." The dark guard said, "I saw that the lights in the room were always on, so I wanted to ask if there was anything wrong."
"Thank you." Wen Liunian smiled gratefully, "It's just that I was fascinated by reading."
It is clear that he is worried about the head of Zhao... The dark guard invited, "If you don't want to sleep, you can come to the roof and blow some air together."
"Alright." It's fine anyway, Wen Liunian nodded, put on his clothes and left the room.
It's already summer, and although the temperature difference between day and night in Cangwu City is huge, it's no longer as cold as winter. Climbing on the ladder to the roof, and looking at the vast galaxy in the distance, I really feel refreshed.
The dark guard handed over a pack of snacks.
"Thank you." Wen Liunian picked up one, he didn't eat much at night, so it was just enough to satisfy his hunger.
"I have been to Cangmang Mountain so many times, Zhao Dazhang and Xiao Wu have long been familiar with the terrain of the Tiger Head Gang." The dark guard persuaded, "Although Commander Xiang has never been there before, he is also a master of lightness kung fu by the emperor's side. Absolutely nothing will go wrong, adults don’t have to worry.”
"That's right." The other person also said, "If the three of you are together, even if you are discovered, there is a 100% chance that you will be able to escape unscathed."
Wen Liunian nodded, "I know." But he just didn't know what to do, and always felt that this time the three of them entered the mountain... it would be different from the previous times.
"Are you worried about the Commander?" Seeing that he was still frowning, the dark guard asked again. After all, with the previous sentence "The Tiger Head Gang has the intention of treason", if Xiang Lie hears Zhao Yue's name from the mouth of the other gang leader, he will inevitably think about it again.
"It's not likely." Wen Liunian said, "Not to mention that the other party may not mention it in the middle of the night, even if he really mentioned it and was heard by Commander Xiang, I still have a way to fool it. It's not a difficult thing."
The dark guard firmly believed in this sentence - after all, when it comes to fooling people, your lord is still very good.
But since you don't have to worry about everything, why can't you sleep all night
The secret guard glanced at Wen Liunian again, and saw that he was holding a piece of snack, staring into the distance in a daze, as if thinking about something. So I couldn't help but started to sigh, my lord is really infatuated, if the head of the family dares to betray his heart in the future, we must hang him up and beat him with jujube thorns.
And in Cangmang Mountain, Zhao Yue and others also successfully infiltrated the Tiger Head Gang - in fact, after so many spies, as the dark guard said, it is hard not to go smoothly.
"It's dark." As soon as Xiang Lie stepped in, he frowned slightly, "What the hell."
"That's why adults say that this place is a bit weird." Zhao Yue said, "It's only the entrance now, and the more you go in, the more creepy it gets. There were three or four poisonous insect pits before, but they were destroyed by the left guard."
"With such a large scale, it really shouldn't be an ordinary gang." Xiang Lie said, "Where is the gang leader?"
"Underground." Zhao Yue said, "A grave in the woods should be connected to a dark room underneath, and there are at least four floors of disciples guarding it outside."
"It's a pity that the terrain here is too steep." Xiang Lie looked around, "Otherwise, just set up the artillery and kill him, whether he is a human or a monster."
"There is an alchemy furnace up ahead, do you want to go and have a look?" Zhao Yue said, "It was accidentally blown up a few days ago. Judging from the expressions of everyone at that time, the things inside should be very important."
Xiang Lie nodded, and the three of them walked inward together. There were still many disciples patrolling along the way, and no gang leader or Zhang Shengrui appeared.
"Wait." At a corner, Xiang Lie stopped suddenly.
"What's the matter?" Zhao Yue was puzzled, followed his gaze, and saw a totem on the wall in front of him.
There was no one around, Xiang Lie squatted in front of the low wall, watching carefully under the moonlight.
"There are quite a few more inside." Zhao Wudao, "Or in the whole village, there are actually such patterns everywhere, do you know Commander?"
"Very familiar." Xiang Lie's expression was a little strange, "If it's really what I think, then I'm afraid the emperor will personally send troops to encircle and suppress it."
As soon as these words came out, both Zhao Yue and Zhao Wu were stunned for a moment, but before they could ask, footsteps could be heard in the distance.
The three of them leaped up to the top of the tree, and saw a group of disciples walking past with torches.
"It's okay." Zhao Wudao, "He's also on patrol at night."
Zhao Yue frowned slightly and said, "The defense seems to be tighter than before." Although there were people patrolling from time to time in the past few times, it was never so dense, and a group of people would appear almost after a while.
"Since you have the intention of treason, you will naturally feel guilty." Xiang Lie said, "It is only natural that we will increase our defenses."
Zhao Wudao: "What is the mystery of these totems?" Why did Xiang Lie just take a look and say "the emperor will personally send troops to encircle and suppress them"
Xiang Lie said, "Somewhat like the totem of King Daming."
Zhao Wu is a member of the Jianghu, and Zhao Yue is not even considered as a member of the Jianghu. As for the court, he is even more ignorant. Hearing the words "King of Ming Dynasty", instead of clearing up his confusion, he even became more at a loss. .
"There are many totems like this in the village?" Xiang Lie asked.
Zhao Yue nodded, "A lot."
"It's still some distance away from dawn, let's go and have a look." Xiang Lie said, "This matter is no small matter, don't be careless."
Zhao Wu and Zhao Yue looked at each other, their brows furrowed.
Previously, I thought I was just taking Xiang Lie in for a walk, and I didn't expect to find anything, but I didn't expect it, it seemed that I could find some clues.
The night passed quickly, and Wen Liunian fell asleep at dawn. Mu Qingshan came to see him and saw that he was sleeping soundly, so he didn't want to wake him up. He went to the study to help him with some things until Please come over again when you are eating.
"Thank you, Master." Wen Liunian sat on the bed and stretched, but still didn't wake up much.
"My lord, you're being polite, there wasn't much to do today." Mu Qingshan helped him get hot water to wash up.
"Has the boss returned?" Wen Liunian asked.
"Not yet." Mu Qingshan replied.
"No?" Wen Liunian was surprised when he heard the words, "It's been a while, why haven't you come back yet." According to previous experience, he should have come back half an hour ago.
"It should be delayed on the way." Mu Qingshan said, "I don't really know."
Wen Liunian hurried to the front hall after washing his face, and happened to bump into Huatang.
"What's wrong, my lord?" Seeing that he seemed anxious, Huatang asked.
"It's been a while, why haven't the bosses come back yet?" Wen Liunian said, "Is there something wrong?"
"Probably not." Huatang frowned, "Three of them are considered masters, so what can happen to a tiger-headed gang in night-watching?"
But that leader is weird! Wen Liunian still felt guilty in his heart, the more he thought about it, the more uncertain he became, he felt restless and would go out to have a look after a while.
Lu Zhui was dazzled by him, and just as he was thinking about going to Cangmang Mountain, Zhao Yue and his party pushed open the courtyard door.
"It can be regarded as coming back." Lu Zhui seemed obviously relieved, feeling somewhat relieved.
Zhao Yue wondered: "It's nothing more than going to the Tiger Head Gang, what's there to worry about, why are you such a mother-in-law lately?" At best, you came back an hour late.
Lu Zhui said, "Cough."
Hua Tang explained: "My lord has been worried about the boss, and he has gone out for at least a dozen times."
Zhao Yue immediately became nervous. Just as he was about to tell everyone not to say what he had just said, Lu Zhui said, "Your Excellency is right behind you."
Zhao Yue turned his head quickly.
Wen Liunian stood on the steps and watched him.
…
"Why did you get covered in dirt?" Huatang stepped forward and pulled Zhao Wu away, "Go back to the room and change clothes before coming here."
Shang Yunze also left with Mu Qingshan, Lu Zhui naturally didn't stay any longer, and even dragged Xiang Lie before leaving.
…
Although there are still important things to say, but remembering that it seems that he interrupted the two of them every time, Commander Xiang still wisely shut up.
The hidden guards jumped out of the small courtyard one after another, and looked at the head of the house with encouraging eyes by the way—my lord didn't sleep all night last night, all night!
The surroundings became quiet, and Wen Liunian stood in front of him.
Zhao Yue said: "I'm talking about Lu Zhui."
Wen Liunian rubbed his nose: "Oh."
"I wish you would talk about me a few more times." Zhao Yue held his hand, "I feel at ease after listening."
Wen Liunian asked: "Don't you find me annoying?"
"Of course not." Zhao Yue hugged him, "You are different from anyone else."
"What's different?" Wen Liunian looked at him.
Zhao Yue said: "Everywhere is different."
Wen Liunian thought to himself, perfunctory!
But before he protested, Zhao Yue bowed his head and kissed him.
The hidden guards were peeking at the door, feeling that the head of the family had improved recently... thinking they would be kicked out again.
"Spout last night, did you hear anything?" Wen Liunian asked.
"I didn't hear it, and I didn't see the leader of the Tiger Head Gang." Zhao Yue said, "But Commander Xiang seems to have found a big clue."
"Oh?" Wen Liunian asked, "What is it?"
"Do you still remember the totems I drew for you last time?" Zhao Yue asked.
"Remember." Wen Liunian nodded, with your earth-shattering painting skills, it's hard not to remember.
"Tell the commander that it has something to do with King Ming." Zhao Yue said.
"Da Ming King?" Wen Liunian was surprised when he heard the words, "Is it the Daming King conferred by the previous emperor?"
"You know?" Zhao Yue was surprised.
"Of course I know, but I don't really understand it. It was mentioned in the unofficial history." Wen Liunian's head flashed instantly, "It is said that he is also unkempt, half-human, half-ghost. Could it be the leader of the Tiger Head Gang?" It is indeed very similar!