Chapter 546: Using Force Against Force
Chapter 546: Using Force Against Force
Tan Er stood up. "I’ll go call him!"
Meng Qianqian held her back. "Don’t. It’s dangerous. Gongsun Ziyu is dead, and Gongsun Yanming has been tricked again. He wants to crush everyone associated with me."
Tan Er asked curiously, "Including Shang Wuyou?"
Meng Qianqian thought for a moment. "He might not want to kill Wuyou, but Gongsun Ziyu’s maternal grandfather, the rumored Seven Stars Sect Master, will certainly blame Wuyou."
Tan Er let out a small "Oh" and obediently sat back down beside Meng Qianqian, extending a finger to gently poke Lu Yuan. "Commander, you go. It’s too dangerous."
Lu Yuan: ……Why does that sound so off?
Meng Qianqian whistled to the sky.
The Hunting Hawk spread its wings and flew to the specially built landing platform outside the side window.
Its talons firmly hooked onto the iron ring on the platform, its broad wings blocking the moonlight.
Meng Qianqian fed it three strips of jerky. "It’s up to you."
The Hunting Hawk let out a long cry, flapping its wings and majestically flying into the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion.
When it led the way for Meng Qianqian, it was a gentle young man. When it led the way for Lu Yuan, it was a reckless and fierce bandit chief!
Lu Yuan narrowly avoided being scratched by an oncoming branch, then almost fell into a pit of manure.
Lu Yuan gritted his teeth. "Do you even know how to lead the way?!"
The Hunting Hawk frolicked.
You dog, ha ha ha!
The Hunting Hawk swooped into the Mingxin Hall.
Shang Wuyou had been imprisoned by Gongsun Yanming again.
However, since Gongsun Ziyu’s body lay on the ice bed, Xiao Rong'er forbade him from entering the secret chamber.
He was confined to a side room.
Near evening, he was taken to Gongsun Yanming’s study.
Gongsun Yanming activated a mechanism, and a secret door appeared behind the bookshelf.
The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion was famous for its mechanisms and hidden weapons. The presence of a secret door was nothing unusual, and even if there were ten or eight skylights on the ceiling, Shang Wuyou wouldn’t have been surprised.
"Stay here, don’t go out."
Gongsun Yanming left after giving his instructions.
The secret room was pitch black.
Shang Wuyou had no idea how long he had been there.
Soon, he fell asleep at the table.
He was woken by a slap.
He gasped and swallowed a mouthful of cold water.
He coughed violently and then realized he was being carried on someone’s back, moving swiftly over the pond.
Smack!
He was slapped again.
This time, he could see clearly.
It was a large, fat koi from the pond.
What in the world is happening?
"Are you awake? Wake up and hold on."
Lu Yuan’s toe touched the ground, and he sidestepped to avoid a cold arrow.
Shang Wuyou felt his body swing in the air, and instinctively tightened his limbs, clinging tightly to Lu Yuan.
"It’s… you?"
He hesitated, about to let go.
Lu Yuan said, "There’s a pit of manure in front."
Shang Wuyou’s face changed instantly, and he scrambled up, riding on Lu Yuan’s neck!
Lu Yuan: ……!!
More and more experts were chasing them, from both the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion and the Xiao family.
Lu Yuan glanced back. "This is troublesome."
Shang Wuyou shivered, looking down at the pit of manure, and forcibly turned Lu Yuan’s head forward. "Don’t get distracted!"
Lu Yuan, suddenly having his neck twisted, thought: ……I really want to throw this kid into the manure pit!!
"Commander, this way!"
As they passed an orchard, Shangguan Ling called out softly to Lu Yuan.
He led Lu Yuan to a nearby shed and took out the outer disciple clothing of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion that he had prepared. "The young lady was right. She told me to return to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion early, saying there would be action tonight."
Lu Yuan nodded, feeling a sense of pride.
Lu Yuan and Shang Wuyou quickly changed their clothes, then followed Shangguan Ling out of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion under the guise of a search.
The two of them hurriedly took off their clothes.
Shangguan Ling also undressed.
Lu Yuan asked curiously, "What are you doing?"
Shangguan Ling replied, "I'm going to the Prince's Mansion with you, right? These clothes won't do."
Lu Yuan loosened his belt. "Who said you're going to the Prince's Mansion?"
Shangguan Ling asked, "If I'm not going to the Prince's Mansion, where am I going?"
Lu Yuan said, "You stay here."
Shangguan Ling was struck as if by a bolt of lightning!
You’re all leaving and leaving me behind?!
Do you have any heart at all?!
Lu Yuan and Shang Wuyou walked away without a care, leaving Shangguan Ling alone in the cold wind, sobbing bitterly.
"Monthly pay…"
"Double it."
"Alright!"
Shangguan Ling quickly returned to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion.
Back in the carriage, Lu Yuan said to Meng Qianqian, "There are too many people. We need to split up. Yu Zichuan and I will draw them away, and you two head back to the Prince's Mansion first."
"Okay."
Meng Qianqian agreed and turned to Shang Wuyou, "Take off your clothes."
Shang Wuyou: "..."
Yu Zichuan changed into Shang Wuyou's clothes on the roof of the carriage and, without a word, was about to jump down onto Lu Yuan's neck.
Lu Yuan, without turning around, seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. "If you jump, you're dead."
Yu Zichuan: Failed neck-riding attempt.
Meng Qianqian led Shang Wuyou into the night.
As they walked, Shang Wuyou gradually sensed something was off. "This isn't the way to the Prince's Mansion."
Meng Qianqian stopped. "I never intended to take you to the Prince's Mansion."
Shang Wuyou asked suspiciously, "Where are you taking me?"
Meng Qianqian turned around and stared at him intently. "I'm selling you."
Shang Wuyou stood there, stunned.
"Hehehe…"
A string of silver bell-like laughter rippled through the endless night like waves.
Shang Wuyou furrowed his handsome brow, unable to pinpoint the source of the laughter.
Then, a woman in green gracefully sat on the rooftop to the east.
She was barefoot, her delicate ankles, smooth as jade, adorned with tiny bells tied with red strings.
The red strings were as vivid as blood, making her feet appear even more luminous and white.
He averted his gaze, blushing. "Non-observance of propriety."
Lanyueyue laughed uncontrollably. "Little lord, what are you blushing for?"
Shang Wuyou ignored her, his face turning even redder.
Meng Qianqian said, "I've brought the person you wanted."
Lanyueyue's smile faded, and she shifted her posture, looking surprised. "You said you'd bring me a gift. Why a person?"
Meng Qianqian replied calmly, "Isn't he a great gift?"
Lanyueyue smiled seductively. "A Shang family descendant, the Young Pavilion Lord of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion—indeed, a great gift. But, are you sure you want to give me his life? A few days ago, you were saying…"
Meng Qianqian interrupted her. "I've changed my mind. Take him."
Shang Wuyou frowned and looked at Meng Qianqian.
Lanyueyue laughed. "Why do I feel you have ulterior motives?"
Meng Qianqian didn't deny it. "Xiao Mubai wants to kill him. I helped you save him from the Medicinal King Valley. Even if I have ulterior motives, at least the Medicinal King Valley benefits."
Lanyueyue smiled meaningfully. "So, you want to use me to deal with the Xiao family?"
Meng Qianqian said seriously, "If you don't take Shang Wuyou tonight, I'll consider the Medicinal King Valley's deal with the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion null and void. From now on, his life is mine!"
Here it comes, here it comes. (End of Chapter)
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