General Gu Xiang said, "Our informant reported that Shu is bringing some people to guard her on her return from Shanbao County, and plans to ambush us at the Mountain Gang Treasure Vault."

"It's Blood Scissors, isn't it?"

Zhao Xiantong chuckled, "No need to ask to know that Ming Shu isn't even Seventh Grade, right? And she wants to take us to the Mountain Gang Treasure Vault... what a kind soul she is.

When we catch her, I'll be sure to reward her well."

As he spoke, Zhao Xiantong hitched up his waistband and continued, "The situation in Shanbao, Hua Mo, and Tian Nan counties is more or less clear now. There are only two occurrences in the Ghost Realm up to now.

One is at a carpenter's shop in Hua Mo County, and one is at the black market in Shanbao County. Both just erupted, not many have died, and it's unlikely there will be any remains formed.

However, those three counties have already allied, and supposedly a powerful person named Blood Saber Ancestor guards over the alliance.

Blood Saber Ancestor's identity is a mystery, but Blood Scissors says Sect Leader Tie Sha of the Blood Saber Sect must know, and it might be connected to a Blood Saber Sect Elder named Li Yuan...

Tie Sha's strength is not weak, but Li Yuan has family and assets. Maybe after some time, we can try capturing some people from Li Yuan's restaurant to question them about the situation."

General Gu Xiang said, "Don't capture anyone just yet. Before understanding Blood Saber Ancestor's strength, don't act recklessly...

But..."

He sneered, "Action is inevitable.

Those three counties are not small. If we could really annex them, our power would greatly increase. Maybe in the future, these people could become the foundation for you and me to stand on."

Zhao Xiantong praised, "Plan first, then act. A general will always be a general!"

General Gu Xiang said, "I suspect that Blood Saber Ancestor is also investigating us. You should be cautious."

As they were talking, a maid rushed in and presented a letter, bowing her head respectfully, not daring to look up, saying, "Sir, there's a sudden dart message outside, shot into the door..."

Zhao Xiantong took the letter, patted the maid, then sent her away, and handed the letter to General Gu Xiang.

General Gu Xiang glanced coldly at him and said, "Behave yourself!"

A flicker of concealed resentment crossed Zhao Xiantong's eyes, but he smiled and nodded, "The general's reprimand is well taken."

Only then did General Gu Xiang open the letter and sneered, "Just speaking of Ming Shu, and here she is... This is an arranged meeting place, saying that only one person is allowed to come, otherwise she will not meet face to face, nor see them afterwards. Will you go, or should I?"

Zhao Xiantong said, "No need for the general to get involved, I can go.

One person is just one person, I'd like to see what tricks this little girl is playing.

But this location... it seems to be somewhat near the Mass Grave.

Heh... those people are really secretive, clearly the treasure vault is right near the Mass Grave, yet they don't mention it."

...

...

The next day, at dusk...

The weather was hot, a sudden downpour like arrows shot out white splashes on the ground, countless threads filling the world, and the small county was in a noisy uproar.

Li Yuan was sitting in a teahouse, watching the bustling Qiutang County at this moment.

Unlike Shanbao County, the air here carried a freshness and ancient feel of the deep mountains and old forests, because Qiutang County is adjacent to the wild and mountainous southern regions.

He ordered a pot of tea and a few fruits, sitting quietly as if dozing off. The "Blood Shirt" inadvertently shown on his skin made some people who wanted to cause trouble retreat silently.

Two White Sparrows, one in front and one behind, were watching over the young lady of the Mountain Gang.

The rest of the people chose to continue helping this young lady with subsequent plans...

After all, a thousand taels of gold is truly an unimaginable sum.

Now, those seven Social World people were urging the young lady to go to the Dao Treasure Vault quickly to make arrangements, but the young lady was not in a hurry, waiting for the target to appear.

"Smart, knowing that even a vow might not be reliable..." Li Yuan thought to himself.

He always found swearing on a Heart Demon somewhat absurd.

If one says the vow with their mouth while thinking "what I say doesn't count" in their heart, does the vow even hold?

The young lady of the Mountain Gang used the Mountain Gang Treasure Vault as bait, fishing.

And Li Yuan, was using the young lady of the Mountain Gang as bait...

Of course, he planned to swallow the Mountain Gang Treasure Vault afterwards, because...he was also poor.

However, after seizing the vault, he would also conveniently capture Zhao Xiantong and General Gu Xiang as part of the payment.

The higher the grade of the Martial Artist, the more expensive it is, which is beyond what Hengwu Restaurant and the tavern could support.

So, Li Yuan also wanted to get some money.

The sudden rain fell for a while and then stopped.

As night was about to fully descend, unexpectedly a bright moon appeared in the sky.

The moonlight shone on the puddles of rainwater on the ground, glistening and dazzling.

Li Yuan saw a restaurant, ordered two local specialty stir-fried dishes, and a bowl of rice.

In the midst of eating, one of the White Sparrows suddenly noticed a series of "350~388" data.

Plus the short shadow, Li Yuan immediately identified it as Zhao Xiantong.

In the past year and a half, Zhao Xiantong's overall strength had increased by 10 points.

After confirming Zhao Xiantong's location, he let the White Sparrow quietly follow.

He quickly poured the remaining dishes over the rice, finished them swiftly, then stood up and followed Zhao Xiantong directly.

The other White Sparrow watched over Miss Ming Shu.

The young lady was standing calmly in the moonlight, unmoved by the urges of those around her.

A while later...

Footsteps came from the alley entrance, Zhao Xiantong appeared with a cat-and-mouse demeanor, scanning Blood Scissors opposite him, and the two exchanged a knowing glance, ready to see where Miss Ming Shu would run.

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