Chapter 1693: Leading Away
Shu Yu could only hope that Meng Yunzheng and Xia Yi's actions would go smoothly, preferably killing Guo Laowu before their organized search began.
By then, they wouldn't pay attention to this side anymore.
At this moment, Meng Yunzheng and Xia Yi were pretending to be flustered as they headed towards the temporary medical area.
Many people had been bitten or injured by wild beasts, and Meng Yunzheng and Xia Yi carried an unconscious inju...
Chapter 1692: I'm on Your Side
Shu Yu hadn't finished speaking when the bandit suddenly knelt down with a 'thud,' bowing to her with three resounding knocks of his head.
Shu Yu, "..."
When the bandit lifted his face, he appeared with tears and snot, his expression one of profound suffering.
"Miss, please spare me. Don't kill me. Sob, I... I've never killed anyone. Really, though I've been here, I haven't actually committed any violent acts. I might have a loose ton...
Chapter 1691: The Collapsed Bandit
Xia Yi was a secret guard by the Emperor's side. Although she wasn't among the top-tier guards, her skill was unquestionable.
With her assistance, eliminating Guo Laowu was undoubtedly going to be easier.
After a moment of consideration, Meng Yunzheng agreed, "Alright, then come with me."
He looked at Shu Yu and said, "Ah Yu, I'm leaving this to you. I'll be back as soon as possible."
Shu Yu's expression turned serious. "Be...
Chapter 1690: This Person Must Not Be Spared
Hearing him mention Jiang Kuanyu, Xia Yi's expression turned serious. "Unfortunately, he managed to escape from the clutches of those two jackals."
Meng Pei looked at her suddenly, "Did you just see him?"
Xia Yi nodded, "Not only that, I also saw Guo Laowu."
"Who's Guo Laowu?" Shu Yu asked while tearing a strip of cloth on the side.
Xia Yi explained, "There are five managers in the black market. The leader, Ke Lao...
Chapter 1689: Why Aren't You Leaving?
The bandit almost jumped in frustration, "Treating his injuries? Are you out of your mind? While it's chaotic outside now, it will calm down soon. When that happens, the higher-ups will definitely realize something is wrong with the released beasts. They will investigate, search the entire black market, and by then, not only will you find it difficult to leave, you won't even be able to hide."
Well, it's rare for him to be so clear-headed, a...
Chapter 1688: Everyone Will Come Together
Xia Yi seemed a bit anxious, raising her hands and making a gesture.
Meng Yunzheng couldn't quite understand, but Shu Yu whispered in surprise, "Xia Yi found Uncle Meng. He's with her."
Meng Pei, who was standing behind, found it odd, "You understood that? Just by waving her hands randomly?"
Shu Yu twitched at the corner of her mouth, this was probably... the unspoken understanding between girls.
While Meng Yunzheng ...
Chapter 1687: Tragic Jiang Kuanyu
When Shu Yu and the others saw him, Jiang Kuanyu, a group of his subordinates, had just killed a tiger.
Seizing the brief opportunity, Jiang Kuanyu immediately fled to the side.
"Let's go, follow him," Meng Yunzheng said in a low voice, holding Shu Yu's hand and chasing after.
Wild beasts were now scattered everywhere, each with its own target. Meng Yunzheng chose a path that avoided them as much as possible. If unavoidable, he and...
Chapter 1686: Bold Ideas of Meng Pei
Due to this, Meng Pei instructed Mr. He to continue hiding in the room above, planning to rescue him and find a way to get him out later.
However, as Meng Pei emerged, he spotted Jiang Kuanyu and five or six others coming out of the cells, heading towards the Beast Camp.
Meng Pei's expression changed slightly, fearing that Jiang Kuanyu might recognize him. He retreated back to the Beast Camp, careful not to be noticed.
Jiang Kua...
Chapter 1685: Planning to Leave
Realizing his attack had missed, Meng Pei knew things weren't looking good.
He had to quickly make sure his shocked Young Master He was out of the way, and he ushered him to a safe distance. But the wolf pursued, and Meng Pei struggled to fend it off from behind the iron bars. This situation was untenable; sooner or later, Meng Pei's strength would give out, and the guards outside would be alerted.
Meng Pei made a quick decision. He asked Y...
Chapter 1684: Saving People
Fortunately, this time luck was on Meng Pei's side as the group moved in a different direction.
They were pushing carts, and the entrance of the secret passage could only accommodate two people side by side, making the carts quite narrow.
The person pulling the carts was in front, leading a group of five carts.
The carts emitted a strong smell of blood, and once they had moved far enough, Meng Pei stealthily followed from behind.
...
Chapter 1683: Trapped Alive Inside
After entering the secret passage, Meng Pei noticed a protrusion on the wall.
He reached out and pressed it, causing the wall outside the secret passage to return to its original position, sealing the entrance.
As he groped his way forward, he carefully observed his surroundings.
The secret passage was long, and since he was alone and had no guide, he was uncertain which direction to choose at the fork in the path. He randomly pic...
Chapter 1682: Mysterious Smile
Meng Pei introduced, "Oh, this is the second young master of the He family, who owns a restaurant in Chenggu County." He then turned to Young Master He and said, "This is my son, Meng Yunzheng, the one I told you about."
Young Master He swallowed nervously. So this was the infamous young master of Chenggu County, Meng Yunzheng? With such a formidable figure suddenly added to their side, he felt that their chances of escaping had inexplicably improv...
Chapter 1681: Father and Son Meeting
The bandit quickly regained his senses, his faces turning pale as they hurriedly intervened, "What are you doing? Are you looking to die? We should stay here until the chaos outside subsides before going out..."
Before he could finish speaking, he saw a brown bear in the distance slap the room's door, crushing the people hiding inside.
The bandit widened his eyes, shivered, and hastily followed Meng Yunzheng and the others as they were...
Chapter 1680: Suspecting Meng Pei's Involvement
Holding clothes, Xia Yi returned to Meng Xiaoshu's side. "Uncle Meng, I apologize, I need to change your clothes."
Meng Xiaoshu had regained some strength and was worried, "Outside... it's chaotic. Miss... you, too... dangerous."
"Right now, chaos outside gives us the chance to escape. Uncle Meng, don't worry, leave everything to me."
Meng Xiaoshu bit his lip, realizing he couldn't do much now but had to follow her le...
Chapter 1679: Finding Meng Xiaoshu
Deciding not to wait any longer, Xia Yi immediately shifted her gaze away and ran towards the address Qiao Rou had given her.
Qiao Rou had mentioned that the person Jiang Kuanyu brought back a couple of days ago was being held in the leftmost warehouse.
She didn't understand why they would keep a person in a warehouse, but as long as he was there, it would do.
Xia Yi's steps were swift, and in no time, she arrived outside the ware...
Chapter 1678: The Fierce Beasts Run Amok
Qiao Rou was amused by her words. "You're good at speaking positively, but that person isn't that important. How does that translate to great merit?"
"Words may not say everything. Young Master Jiang wouldn't take action unless it involves capturing someone significant."
Once this topic was introduced, it became easier to continue probing.
Xia Yi was a cautious and perceptive individual. Given Qiao Rou's previous lower statu...
Chapter 1677: Xia Yi's Manipulation
Hold on, if he really died, what about the antidote he had?
The bandit furrowed his brows, "Well, how about I take you to other places to look around?"
"Let's go."
In the vast black market, finding a person was quite difficult, especially while avoiding other bandits. They had to act quickly.
At the same time, Xia Yi also arrived at Qiao Rou's room.
Qiao Rou was in the middle of dressing up, looking somewhat lacklus...
Chapter 1676: Returning Empty-handed
Shu Yu was unaware of the convoluted thoughts running through the bandit's mind. After Xia Yi left, she couldn't help but look back at Jiang Kuanyu.
She watched as his figure disappeared around the corner.
That direction... seemed to be where the cells were located.
Why would Jiang Kuanyu go to the cells? Shu Yu couldn't help but feel relieved that they had come out early. Otherwise, given the cramped space in the cells, a colli...
Chapter 1675: Shu Yu's Bold Move
Intimate friend of beauty?
Shu Yu's lips twitched as she thought about Jiang Kuanyu's wife, who had returned to their hometown up north ahead of everyone else. She clicked her tongue in disdain.
This intimate beauty could be considered one of the more attractive girls in the black market. She had originally been imprisoned as well, but by the time she arrived, the other officials and leaders had already formed relationships. She came too late ...
Chapter 1674: Secret Guard Xia Yi
Meng Yunzheng's group quickly moved out of sight of the guards. As soon as they were alone, the bandit hurriedly pulled Meng Yunzheng a few steps forward, lowering his voice, "What exactly are you planning? Aren't you here to find someone? Bringing along this girl is just a burden."
"A burden? Not necessarily."
"What do you mean?"
While they walked ahead talking, Shu Yu and the girl named Yi'er stayed behind. They let some distance...
Chapter 1673: Her Name is Yier
The bandit didn't want to complicate matters, so he lowered his voice and said, "Coming in to find a girl is just an excuse for us. Don't overthink it."
Meng Yunzheng chuckled, "When putting on a show, it's best to go all the way. Otherwise, it might arouse suspicion."
Having said that, without waiting for the bandit to object, he continued to point at the girl in the cell with a frown, "Didn't you hear? Come out."
While speaking, he ...
Chapter 1672: Meng Yunzheng Picks a Girl
The bandit laughed heartily and continued walking forward.
Shu Yu stepped back, standing beside Meng Yunzheng, and asked, "Who was that person just now?"
"Tao Shi's younger brother."
Shu Yu's eyes widened suddenly. The Tao family's members had been captured and brought into this black market early on?
She recollected Tao Feili's words a moment ago and asked in a low voice, "Is Uncle's capture related to him?"
"...
Chapter 1671: Unexpected Appearance of Uncle from the Tao Family
Meng Yunzheng and his two companions had stopped for a while. In the corner of the cell, there was a person who had been trembling, suddenly stood up and rushed over, grabbing the bars, and with a pale face, he pleaded, "Elder brother, sirs, please let me go. I've said everything I should, please let me go."
Meng Yunzheng's expression changed slightly. He stepped back and stood behind the bandit, lowering his head ...
Chapter 1670: I Can't Take It Anymore
Upon hearing the words of the bandit, Meng Yunzheng's eyebrows slightly furrowed. As expected, these people were shifting the blame onto the emperor.
The young nobleman's resentment grew stronger as he listened, his eyes turning red as he shouted, "You're driven to a dead end, why take it out on us common folks? If you have the guts, why don't you..."
Before he could utter the words "rebel" out, he was swiftly muffled by a middle-aged...
Chapter 1669: The Black Market's Prison Cells
Meng Yunzheng glanced at the bandit sideways. "Do you even have the qualification to negotiate terms now? Moreover, what if the person I'm here to rescue is inside there?"
"It's impossible."
"How do you know it's impossible?"
"I..." The bandit couldn't be certain; he was just a housekeeper.
Seeing Meng Yunzheng's expressionless face, he eventually didn't say anything. He felt a growing sense of losing control, bu...
Chapter 1668: The True Black Market
Shu Yu and the others discreetly observed their surroundings. Although this place was described as a secret room, it was actually a large underground palace.
The grandeur of the interior and its depth were beyond imagination. Looking into the distance, one couldn't even discern where it ended.
As for their arrival, others merely glanced at them before going about their own business.
A group of people were drinking, gambling, and ...
Chapter 1667: Quite Sophisticated
Very well, now we can be completely sure that the County Magistrate of Chenggu is indeed the Second Prince.
There are two secret passages coming out of the black market, which complicates things.
Meng Yunzheng glanced at the dark and long secret passage leading to the County Magistrate's private residence, but he remained silent and continued walking forward. He lowered his voice and asked the bandit, "Who's in charge of the black market ...
Chapter 1666: Taking Action Against the Next County
With a faint "crunch" sound, the wall on Shu Yu's left side slowly pushed back about a meter, revealing an entrance to an underground passage.
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance and followed the bandit's lead, entering the secret passage together.
The secret passage could accommodate two people walking side by side, not particularly spacious, but it seemed quite long at a glance.
They proceeded cautiously...
Chapter 1665: He Will Come to the Meng Family to Find Me
Meng Qi nodded repeatedly, "I understand."
"Also, don't take Yuangui to the escort station's secret chamber. Although we temporarily trust him, there are too many people in that chamber, and we can't put them at risk. Do you know any doctors? Take him to the medical clinic for treatment."
"Yes, I'm familiar with the medical clinic the Meng family often visits. The doctor there is experienced in treating external inj...
Chapter 1664: We'll Go, You Go Home
Meng Qi's hand tightened as his elder brother's words hit home.
Meng Yunzheng hesitated over the holes for a moment but didn't press any of them, retracting his hand soon after.
Meng Qi was puzzled, "Brother, let's hurry and go inside."
"Shu Yu and I are going, you go home."
Meng Qi widened his eyes in disbelief, "W-why?"
Meng Yunzheng pointed at Yuangui, whose face was pale, his remaining strength barely keeping hi...