Book 36 - Chapter 1 – Unexpected Changes (1/2)
After closing the exit of the secret passage, the two boys left the sloping section of the passage, which was im against the wall; their true energy had been nearly depleted
The previous violent battle, the chasing, the swi, had consuth, as well as their true energy
Pulling his knees into his chest and propping hi for breath, said, “Tonight we had total bad luck; I thought that kid Ke Dazhi was just talking big If we don’t keep the appoint or a pig is a small matter; I just hope for that Yun LaoGe, the Heaven helps the worthy, and he was able to successfully escape!”
Their original plan was to have Yun Shuai disguised as Lei Jiuzhi, and relied on the De with Zhao Deyan and Xiang Yushan
Now that Yun Shuai’s good or bad luck was unknown, it would be difficult to proceed with the plan
If they had one of Gao Zhandao and the others pretend to be Lei Jiuzhi, they would only put him in the harm’s way If Hou Xibai was still around, then he would be another suitable candidate
“How are we going to handle Xiedi Sheli then?” Xu Ziling asked
“We have two options,” Kou Zhong replied, “One, we leave the Relics in its original place; two, you, Ling Shao, take it to shi+ Feixuan, do her a favor at little cost”
Xu Ziling sighed and said, “Do you think shi+ Feixuan can be bribed? After taking the gift she would let you, this fierce tiger to return to theabout that,” Kou Zhong replied, “I was just afraid that it would be difficult for you to explain it to Xianzi [fairy]”
Xu Ziling spoke flatly, “There is no more intertwined sentiment between shi+ Feixuan andvarious factions of the de each other over the Relics so that they won’t have time to care about us e have the chance to leave safely”
Kou Zhong nodded, “That is right!” he said, “Such a one-in-a-thousand-years chance of having Zhao Deyan, Zhu Yuyan and shi+ Zhixuan fighting until you die, I live, if we let it slip, it is indeed a pity Ling Shao, do you think we still need to keep the appoint replied, “There’s no Lei Jiuzhi then there is no Lei Jiuzhi At that ti as the Relics is in our hands, then we could show it off to the up and said, “There’s not ress first”
Back into the storehouse, Gao Zhandao and the others were concentrated on the secret passage leading out of the city; they were so busy until the sky darkened the earth turned hazy, but thecompletion
Gao Zhandao excitedly explained to the two boys the plan that they ca, not a single item of weaponry would be carried out, but not even half of an iteold, would be left
Gao Zhandao said, “The exit outside the city is ingeniously concealed We hide the treasures there, and transport them in batches one by one All brothers will be divided into three groups, each group operates independently, they do not know the other groups’ oods This way, even if there really is aus, we can reduce the loss to athe brotherhood, there is little chance of treason”
“How are you going to transport the asked
Gao Zhandao cheerfully said, “Over the years, we have experioods, so we picked the one that is the safest; ill deliver the goods via water and land to Pengliang As soon as Jingzhao Lian rises up in rebellion and fails, Guanzhong is bound to be in a great mess, then we’ll have an opportunity that we can exploit On top of that, two Ye’er are diverting the opposite side’s attention away, so our chance of success is very high; at least ill be able to transportnodded and said, “Our chance of success is indeed very high, because right now everybody believes that we entered the treasure mountain and came back empty-handed; therefore, their attention is shi+fted onto our, two men’s next operation”
He casually mentioned to Gao Zhandao about the ‘storehouse within a storehouse’
Greatly delighted, Gao Zhandao said, “That is even zhao Lian people Not only they have enors and societies inside and outside the Pass, they are also very fa She, so any movement on our side will be very difficult to concealed from their eyes and ears Fortunately they have this mistake, plus they are too busy to pay attention, hence on’t have to worry about thehly opti Yu and Li shi+ji, two men with specific angs and societies in every possible way to watch our each and everyunusual, perhaps we can’t even keep the real treasure house a secret any a card up his sleeve, Gao Zhandao said, “When ere planning the s operation, we already considered that kind of situation At that tie quantities of weapons, and not the easier-to-hide gold and precious stones Unless Laotianye deliberately set hiainst us, it should be no proble nodded and said, “Since Zhandao is so confident, I’ll leave everything to you”
After Gao Zhandao left, Kou Zhong asked, “Ling Shao, what do you think?”
Xu Ziling replied, “We cannot not guard against people having a change of heart Zhandao wants to transport all the stuffs at once, this is a sensible act”
Kou Zhong nodded his agreeh those who knew the secret of the real treasure house were only about a dozen loyal and devoted brothers, but the power of te; ould dare to guarantee that someday in the future no one would secretly sneak back in privately to lead away a goat in passing [idioency]? If he old, it would be h to last a lifeti left in the storehouse, unless one was raising an ar one or two ite in batches was nothe remainders out of the treasure house was not an easys at how Zhandao and the otherssound and color (idiom)] so that in just a short period of two years they beco waterborne transport business, we should know that they are outstanding figures And theYu will not dare to publicize his investigation on our relationshi+p with Tong Xing She, to avoid alerting Jingzhao Lian, or even Jiancheng, Yuanji’s s and societies to participate in this operation The threat is still li to Ling Shao’s analysis, I also feel that our chance of success is indeed very high Ha! In your opinion, would Ning Daoqi hed and said, “Since shi+ Feixuan misunderstood that I deceived her, she can’t possibly disturb hi to ask Ning Daoqi to deal with ht will be the best chance; if they let us, these two escaping-experts, to leave Chang’an, to find us again is not going to be easy at all”
Xu Ziling replied, “On that, I a Yu”
Kou Zhong sighed and said, “I really wish that when shi+ Feixuan discovers that the Relics is the genuine Relics, I can see her expression Our Ling Shao is a real man who is able to support both heaven and earth [idiom: of indomitable spirit], how could he lie to deceive a …! Hey … a fairy”
Xu Ziling knew that he was going to say ‘a wo like that, only he changed his tune at the last et the Sheli first and talk later!”
Co festivities, the City of Chang’an tonight was bustling with different noise and excite out of the city on both ends of the Yong An Canal were closed, on both banks of the Canal lanterns and torches illu fish in the water were clearly visible The snowflakes falling down fro the brilliant rays of the torch and the wind lanterns; although it could not compare to the rich and diverse, colorful fireworks, but the brilliance and the scale of the light were comparable to the fireworks, which diminished as they flew far away from the eyes
Both sides of the Canal were full of Li Yuanji’s and Chang Lin Ar has been alerted and thus he ca to participate was Ke Dazhi; but he had no choice but to stay by Li Jiancheng’s side He orried that the two boys were trapped in the river and could not keep the appoint Lin Army donned their wetsuits and went underwater to comb each of the river channel All the other boats moored at the banks were driven away that none narrowly and luckily escaped
Because Li Yuanji was convinced that the two boys had not left the Yong An Canal, the search operation was h; they blockaded the streets and alleys in the neighboring area, and set up archers on the roof all around
The Tang Ar canal connecting the north and the south, so it was actually giving Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, who secretly cae – a convenience
The Gods did not know, the ghosts did not perceive, they clied to soh official or noble people, near the rear courtyard of the Foreign Guesthouse, and peeked across the yard to see if there was any n Guesthouse
Kou Zhong put the copper jar containing the Demonic Emperor Relics down on the back of the roof, and spoke in low voice, “This thing is really evil Carrying it infeeling”
Xu Ziling was gazing into the distance with full attention, he said, “If I a nearby, trying to intercept us before we enter the Foreign Guesthouse”
Kou Zhong laughed and said, “Perhaps they think that the Relics is not in our hands, or perhaps we are still trapped at the bottoreat trouble in carrying Lei LaoGe here, so that they aresmiled and said, “In our treasure hunt this tieous position due to a freak co froo!”
The two boys soared and shot down like a shooting star toward the street With several ups and downs they reached the outside wall of the Foreign Guesthouse rear courtyard, and then without pausing at all they made a somersault and landed safely in the courtyard
Zhao Deyan’s long laughter was heard, followed by his figure appearing on the steps outside the door of the s his cupped fist in salute, he said, “Two gentlemen are indeed trustworthy people, whom Ol’ Zhao extre’s honored-self is?”
Kou Zhong put the copper jar in front of his feet; folding his arms, he spoke leisurely, “Let’s talk about that later I wonder if Guoshi+ [teacher of the state] could invite the expert who is able to resolve the cruel punishment ‘Seven Needles to Control the Mind’ out to pacify our hearts?”
There was not the least bit of light in the entire Foreign Guesthouse The total darkness plus the continuously falling snowflakes increased the so