He Yiming purposely chose to enter the inner castle at this time because he knew that most people would be eating and would not be able to continue staying in their rooms.
Since he had entered, he did not hesitate to walk to the side of the bed and crouch down.
His deep gaze swept under the bed. Although the light below was dim, in his eyes, there was no doubt that everything was fine.
Other than some miscellaneous items under the bed, there did not seem to be anything suspicious. However, He Yiming's gaze stopped at a wooden frame under the bed.
The dust on this wooden frame was obviously less than the other places. If he did not guess incorrectly, it should be because someone had frequently touched it.
He stretched out his hand and lightly shook the wooden frame a few times. He immediately discovered the mystery within.
It turned out that this wooden frame could be moved. He pulled out the wooden frame, and sure enough, there was a rectangular book wrapped in oilcloth hidden inside.
He Yiming's face immediately revealed a trace of a smile. He took out the oilcloth bag and gently opened it. As expected, it was a secret manual similar to the Raging Flame Technique. He flipped to the first page and there were three large words clearly written on it: Withered Wood Technique.
After obtaining this secret manual, He Yiming's heart was filled with joy. He put the item into his bosom and lightly patted it twice. As for the mechanism under the bed, he was too lazy to put it back in its original place.
In any case, when Hong Anzhi returned and saw that the copper lock was damaged, he would definitely notice under the bed. However, He Yiming was also certain that even if he chopped off this guy's head, he would not dare to make a sound.
Slowly leaving the room, He Yiming closed the door and calmly walked outside.
On the way, he met two strangers. He Yiming did not deliberately avoid them. Instead, he smiled and greeted them. The two inexplicably returned the greeting. In their hearts, they were all wondering when they had such a neighbor.
As he walked outside, He Yiming secretly sighed in his heart. He had disguised himself as another person and was acting more and more mature. According to this trend, one day he would be able to disguise himself as a human and a ghost.
This time, he didn't choose to climb over the wall. Instead, he swaggered out of the inner castle.
After a few days of observation, he discovered a very interesting phenomenon.
If people from the outer castle wanted to enter the inner castle, unless they were led by someone with authority, they must have a waist token or a warrant. Moreover, they must be interrogated. However, no one had ever stopped him from leaving the inner castle.
Therefore, there was no need for him to climb over the wall.
However, just as he arrived at the entrance of the inner castle, He Yiming was startled. In front of him, Xu Yuchang who led him into the castle was talking to one of the guards. Looking at the two of them, they seemed to be very familiar with each other.
Seeing He Yiming walk out of the inner castle, Xu Yuchang stopped talking. His face was filled with disbelief.
A diner from the outer castle who had just entered the inner castle for less than ten days actually swaggered out of the inner castle. This was something that he couldn't figure out no matter how hard he tried.
He Yiming saw that he couldn't avoid it. In his heart, he secretly cursed his bad luck. However, his face didn't change as he stepped forward. He slightly cupped his fist and said, "Brother Yuchang, how are you?"
Xu Yuchang hummed twice. However, no matter how much he guessed, he absolutely couldn't guess that He Yiming sneaked in. Moreover, his purpose was to take advantage of others.
After all, such a thing had never happened even once in the hundred years since the establishment of the Xu Castle. Of course, he couldn't think of it.
Seeing He Yiming nod to him and turn around to leave, he hesitated for a moment. He hurriedly said goodbye to the guard in front of the door and then chased after him.
That guard was also surprised. This person's face was very unfamiliar. When did he go in?
However, the rule of the inner castle's guards being allowed to leave but not enter had long been ingrained in people's hearts. Naturally, he couldn't go up and ask anything.
Xu Yuchang quickly caught up with He Yiming and asked in a low voice, "Brother Xiao, why did you go to the inner castle?"
He Yiming mysteriously smiled. There was a faint joy in his laughter. However, in his heart, he was extremely depressed. Yes, why did he go to the inner castle?
However, seeing the other party's face full of expectation, He Yiming had no choice but to talk nonsense. He said, "Brother Yuchang, today this brother was practicing the Soft Palm Skill on the sports field …" Speaking until here, he stopped, thinking about how to fabricate an excuse.
However, Xu Yuchang's eyes lit up. He was pleasantly surprised and said, "Brother Xiao, could it be that you've caught the eye of one of the big shots in the inner castle?"
He Yiming was slightly startled. He blinked his eyes twice and said, "Yes, Brother Yuchang, how did you know?"
Xu Yuchang laughed and said, "Brother Xiao, the big shots in the inner castle often come out to watch on the sports field. If you can catch the eye of one of them, then you will soon be promoted." He paused and said, "There have been many examples in the past. However, like Brother Xiao, being noticed so quickly is very rare."
He Yiming finally understood the reason. He looked at him with gratitude. He didn't expect that just as he mentioned it, the other party would immediately give him an excuse.
However, his expression was misunderstood by Xu Yuchang. He quickly said with a smile, "Brother Xiao, this is your own opportunity. It has nothing to do with me. I just don't know which big shot has taken a fancy to Brother Xiao. When will you be able to enter the inner castle?"
Just by looking at his envious face, one could tell that he was very concerned about this matter.
He Yiming hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Yuchang, please don't blame me. This brother just got a little recognition. But it's still too early to enter the inner castle. Moreover, that big shot doesn't want to make it public. "
Xu Yuchang quickly made an understanding gesture and said, "Brother Xiao, don't say anymore. This little brother understands." He laughed and said, "In the future, if Brother Xiao is able to enter the inner castle, please don't forget to give this little brother a hand."
He Yiming quickly cupped his hands and said, "Support each other, support each other …."
The two looked at each other and smiled. On the surface, they got along harmoniously.
He Yiming suddenly said, "Brother Yuchang, this little brother wants to go to the county. I don't know who I should ask for leave."
"What does Brother Xiao want to do in the county?" Xu Yuchang asked curiously.
He Yiming's face showed a trace of embarrassment and said, "Since this little brother has the opportunity to advance, of course I don't want to miss it. Therefore, I want to go to the county to buy some special things. This …. "
Xu Yuchang suddenly understood. He smiled and said, "Since Brother Xiao has such intentions, then go ahead. There is no need to worry."
He Yiming nodded with a smile on his face and walked out of the castle.
Xu Yuchang hesitated for a moment and suddenly asked, "Brother Xiao, if you plan to go to the county, I don't know if it's convenient for you. This little brother still has some savings. If brother needs it, this little brother can give it to you."
He Yiming looked at him in surprise. Although he understood that he was making an investment, he also understood that even if he was greedy, there would be no problem. But his face was not that thick. He smiled and said, "Thank you Brother Yuchang. But this little brother has been wandering for many years and still has some savings."
Finished speaking, he nodded and turned to leave.
Xu Yuchang accompanied him to the outside of the Xu Castle. After waving for a moment, he returned inside.
He Yiming watched him return to the castle behind the castle walls. He secretly sighed in his heart. It was a good thing to have a prosperous family, but once the number of people increased, the limited resources could no longer be distributed fairly.
Xu Yuchang, Xu Yude, and Xu Yucai were obviously of the same generation, but the difference in treatment between them was like heaven and earth.
If the two of them met a fourth layer inner strength diner in the outer castle, they would absolutely disdain him. They would not even be interested in talking to him.
But when Xu Yuchang saw that a diner in the outer castle was valued by a big shot in the inner castle and had the opportunity to soar, he immediately threw away his identity as a steward and went forward to befriend him.
Seeing the unfairness between the Xu family's younger generation, He Yiming's heart suddenly became depressed. The joy of obtaining the Withered Wood Art was also diluted by a lot.
This was because he vaguely felt that although the He family village did not have such changes at the moment, if it continued to grow, then after one or two generations, a similar situation would inevitably occur.
He subconsciously glanced at the majestic Xu Castle built on the mountain and his heart was filled with emotions.
Finally, he turned around, waved his sleeves, and calmly left.
This kind of thing was far from what he could control, and it was impossible to stop development because of this concern. Since this was the case, then there was no need to worry about this kind of illusory thing.
Just as He Yiming expected, there was no news of any theft in the inner castle.
However, on the second day, Hong Anzhi had already left the Xu Castle and disappeared without a trace.
After all, he had a guilty conscience. After eating lunch, he returned to his room to take a look and was immediately scared out of his wits. The three of them were ordered to infiltrate the Xu Castle and spent countless efforts to obtain the identity of a steward in the palace treasury.
For the two mysterious techniques, it could be said that they had spent countless efforts. However, they did not expect that in the end, they would disappear without a trace. Frightened, he no longer dared to stay in the Xu Castle and immediately fled far away.
Hong Anzhi's disappearance immediately attracted the attention of the Xu Castle. After a series of investigations, they found some clues. However, by that time, it was already empty. Not only had Hong Anzhi disappeared, even his widowed mother was nowhere to be found. As for the woman named Lotus in the Xu Town, she was even more clueless.
In the end, they could only leave it unsettled. However, the rules of the Xu Castle were changed. From then on, people who were not directly related by blood could no longer obtain the right to manage the palace treasury.
Xu Yuchang also felt that something was wrong. Xiao Qin also left and did not return. He vaguely guessed something, but from beginning to end, he did not have the courage to investigate anything. He could only pretend that he did not know.
PS: Seems like it will be forcefully promoted next week. Brothers, have you prepared the recommendation tickets?
Book id = 1429437, book name = "Warring States Miscellaneous Scholar Lu Buwei"
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