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Chapter 786: Visiting Relatives and Friends, Attending the Prince's Feast
Chapter 786: Visiting Relatives and Friends, Attending the Prince's Feast
"Sorry, I didn't notice you just now."
Gong Kang, looking flustered, had bumped into someone while fleeing. He instinctively wanted to curse but quickly realized he should avoid stirring up trouble and apologized meekly. He knew it was best not to cause any incidents at this moment to avoid getting into trouble.
"Huh, aren't you Gong Kang who lives next door? You're out for a stroll too?" Qin Mu Ye's voice came from behind.
However, this did not make Gong Kang happy; instead, it nearly scared him to death. After all, people were looking for him everywhere.
But he quickly regained his composure, realizing that the other person likely had no ill intentions. He also knew that after he was placed under house arrest, all his neighbors had been cleared out, so the other person probably didn't know his current situation.
"It's you. Why did you move away recently?" Gong Kang forced himself to remain calm and asked.
"Oh, a wealthy landowner took a fancy to my house. He's a powerful figure in the area. Not only did he get the broker to return all the rent I had paid, but he also gave me an extra amount to leave. I thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I moved out," Qin Mu Ye said matter-of-factly.
What he said was a lie. In reality, he had killed everyone around and taken over their houses, disposing of the bodies.
The arrogant and domineering Prince Yi's Mansion would never give money to commoners; it was an honor just to be killed by them.
Gong Kang also realized that Qin Mu Ye's story was problematic. Being from the Prince Yi's Mansion himself, he knew the situation there.
However, he didn't want to delve into it too much and planned to leave.
"I see. Congratulations on your good fortune, brother. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be on my way." Gong Kang bowed and was about to leave.
But Qin Mu Ye grabbed him by the arm. "Where are you going? If you don't mind, can I tag along? It's the Chao Hua Festival today, and I have nothing better to do. Let's go together."
Qin Mu Ye shamelessly followed, which almost made Gong Kang attack him.
Fortunately, he restrained himself. He couldn't risk exposing his identity, but he was also puzzled. Was this person truly familiar with him or just pretending?
"Is it inconvenient? If so, never mind," Qin Mu Ye said nonchalantly, trying to use reverse psychology.
Gong Kang hesitated. The Prince Yi's Mansion was currently searching for him on a large scale. If he met Qin Mu Ye, he could easily find out his situation by asking a few questions. Not taking him along might leave a potential threat.
On the other hand, if he took Qin Mu Ye with him, he could lure him to a secluded place and eliminate him, thus removing a threat. Not many people actually knew him.
Most of them were spirit masters, but they were all being concentrated by the Prince Yi's Mansion to better control their movements and ensure the blood sacrifice went smoothly.
So, he decided to take Qin Mu Ye along.
"What's inconvenient? I was just thinking that bringing a guest along might be a bit troublesome," Gong Kang said immediately.
"That's true. Never mind then. I'll visit you another time, Brother Gong," Qin Mu Ye said, as if agreeing with him.
"But my friend is fine. He likes company and a bit of noise. Brother, you can join us too," Gong Kang quickly added.
Another time? If they didn't make it through this, they would all be on the same path, and there would be no need for another time.
"Really? You're not planning to lure me to a secluded place and take my kidneys, are you?" Qin Mu Ye asked suspiciously.
Gong Kang's face froze. He hadn't expected Qin Mu Ye to say that.
"Relax, I was just joking. We're so familiar, why would you take my kidneys, right?"
"Shouldn't we bring something since we're going empty-handed?" Qin Mu Ye slung his arm around Gong Kang, acting as if they were old friends, even though they weren't.
Gong Kang found Qin Mu Ye's behavior very annoying, but he couldn't lose his temper due to his own situation. So, he forced a smile. "No need. My friend has everything. Besides, things are so expensive during the Chao Hua Festival. We can make it up next time."
"Hey, you're quite the thrifty one, aren't you? I have to say, going to buy gifts now is definitely like being a sucker," Qin Mu Ye agreed with 'Gong Kang.' During holidays and in tourist areas, the double effect of these factors made prices skyrocket.
The two walked shoulder to shoulder, and 'Gong Kang' noticed a group of Yi Wang Mansion guards passing by in a hurry. For a moment, his entire body tensed up, but the guards only glanced at the two of them and seemed to notice nothing.
'Escaped a crisis? What's going on here?'
'Gong Kang' was very puzzled by his unexpected escape. He had no idea what was happening.
'Wait, could it be that he's covering for me? It must be, after all, to the mansion, I'm just one person, and I wouldn't be wandering around so openly. This way, can I sneak back into the mansion?'
'The blood sacrifice isn't just for my Grandfather Yi Wang to gain the status of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. If used properly, I could also reverse-engineer the process to gain the peak power of a Golden Immortal, allowing me to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal in one step.'
'Gong Kang' wasn't stupid. Although he had been used before, he had a good understanding of the blood sacrifice. This knowledge was now key to breaking his predicament.
However, the problem was how he could enter the Yi Wang Mansion and bring this cover with him.
"Cough, Brother, I'm preparing to attend a banquet at the Yi Wang Mansion. Do you have any connections?" 'Gong Kang' asked in a low voice.
Qin Mu Ye was also somewhat shocked. Are you being so open? Aren't you afraid of being caught by the executioners as soon as you enter? Then it would be too late to regret it.
"Look, what about me gives off the vibe that I have connections to the Yi Wang Mansion?" Qin Mu Ye sarcastically retorted. How could an ordinary person get into the Yi Wang Mansion?
Spirit masters? They weren't ordinary people anymore; from the moment they made a pact with a spirit beast, they became extraordinary.
"This..." 'Gong Kang' hadn't expected Qin Mu Ye to be so blunt.
"But, it might not be impossible. I have a cousin's second nephew's father's third niece's fiance's uncle's neighbor's aunt's husband who works at the Yi Wang Mansion. We can sneak in as servants and get a glimpse. If you don't mind, of course," Qin Mu Ye thought for a moment and said.
"???" 'Gong Kang' was confused. What kind of relationship is this? It seems a bit too far-fetched, and this isn't even a family connection, given the neighbor in the middle.
After a moment's thought, 'Gong Kang' felt it shouldn't be a problem, especially since Qin Mu Ye was going with him.
"Then let's go and broaden our horizons?" 'Gong Kang' immediately said. He knew that snakes have their paths, and rats have their ways. He hadn't felt this way before, but after his fall, he truly understood these things.
Otherwise, if he tried to sneak back on his own, he would likely be caught immediately.
"Sure, but I remember the banquet starts in the evening. If we go now, we'll only be doing free labor. Let's wait until tonight. We can slip in some silver to get a look at those spirit masters, and we might even see Yi Wang," Qin Mu Ye said with a smile.
This made 'Gong Kang' feel uneasy, but he didn't show it: "Indeed, these important figures are rare to see. Otherwise, how can we broaden our horizons?"
"But didn't you say you were going to introduce me to your friend? Will we have time in the evening? Should we bring him along?" Qin Mu Ye asked again.
"That's not urgent. Friends can always be met. I haven't made any plans. We can go tomorrow. Today, let's focus on broadening our horizons," 'Gong Kang' said without a trace of hesitation. He had planned to kill Qin Mu Ye in a secluded place, but now that he had a way into the Yi Wang Mansion, he couldn't act. He still needed Qin Mu Ye's help.
Now that he thought about it, it made sense why Qin Mu Ye insisted on coming along to meet his friend. He must have been trying to expand his network. Today, he managed to get into the Yi Wang Mansion through such a distant connection, which he wouldn't have believed before.
(End of Chapter)
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