Li Yijie nodded and said, "So that's how it is. The journey to Chang 'an is more than a thousand li. It's too dangerous for you to travel alone. Let us escort you! "Nangong Xue was shocked and said angrily," Do you know what you're talking about? Don't forget that you haven't completed your master's task yet! " Li Yijie said, "We'll escort her and we can investigate along the way. We don't have any leads anyway." Nangong Xue said angrily, "I think you've been bewitched by her and lost your mind!"
Shen Shiyun said sadly, "Yun 'er doesn't dare to trouble you two heroes. I don't care about my frivolous life at the moment. Let me go alone. Life and death are predestined. Even if I perish along the way, it's still my fate. " Li Yijie said seriously, "If you want to help someone, you have to help them to the end. Miss Yun, don't refuse anymore. Letting a weak woman like you travel alone will make my conscience uneasy!"
Shen Shiyun was about to speak when Jiang Liechen and Chu Menglin entered the inn. Jiang Liechen looked at Shen Shiyun silently for a long time, then said coldly, "Miss, do you know about the recently destroyed Shadowless Mountain Villa?" Shen Shiyun's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, spilling some tea. She forced herself to calm down and said, "That's right. Agarwood Courtyard is a place where news travels quickly. " Jiang Liechen didn't miss the slight change in her expression and demeanor. He pretended not to notice and said, "Then, you must be familiar with the Tear of Severing Soul, right? I heard that one of your songs has the same name as the Tear of Severing Soul. It's quite popular. "
Li Yijie couldn't bear to see his harsh words and said, "Why are you telling Yun 'er this?" Nangong Xue said impatiently, "I'm just listening to her talk. What's the big deal? Since Agarwood Courtyard's news is so fast, maybe she knows something. " Shen Shiyun calmed his mind and said, "That song was improvised by Yun 'er. Recalling the past and the present, I could not help but lament. That was why I was suddenly inspired. As for the Soul Severing Tear that is circulating in the Jianghu, I don't know anything about it. "
Li Yijie interrupted, "Jingchen, Menglin, you came at the right time. I have decided to send Yun 'er to the Prince Regent's Mansion in Chang' an." Then he explained his plan in detail. Chu Menglin said in a low voice, "That's not impossible. Chang 'an is a prosperous city. Maybe we can get more information." Nangong Xue frowned and said unhappily, "Alright, since you've all agreed, I'll look petty if I insist."
Delighted, Li Yijie said, "So you've agreed? Yun 'er is also tired today. Let's rest here and set off tomorrow. " Among the women he had been traveling with recently, Chu Menglin was extremely flirtatious and eccentric. Nangong Xue was rather steady and occasionally threw a tantrum. She was his junior sister who had been his childhood sweetheart for many years, so he was already used to it. Only Shen Shiyun, who was gentle, dignified, and well-mannered, was a woman he had never met before. If she did not have a good upbringing, it would be impossible for her to become such a stunner, making him want to protect her.
That night, Chu Menglin lay down in her clothes. She tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She was a girl after all, so she could not bear to see other women who were more beautiful than her. But to be fair, Shen Shiyun was indeed talented and beautiful. Perhaps both Li Yijie and Jiang Liechen had paid close attention to her. Feeling displeased in her heart, she slowly got up and stared at Shen Shiyun who was sleeping soundly beside her for a long time. Her jade-like finger lightly brushed across her cheek, and then she went to the side of the ancient bronze mirror to carefully examine her own appearance. The more she looked, the more she felt that Shen Shiyun's appearance was far superior to hers. She simply did not have anything special about her. While she was upset, she suddenly smelled a faint fragrance from the window. Chu Menglin's spirit was immediately aroused. She quickly covered her mouth and nose with her handkerchief and circulated her internal energy to resist the fragrance. When the fragrance slowly dissipated, he heard a "meow" from downstairs. A moment later, another voice also softly called out "meow". It was obvious that it was a secret signal that had been agreed upon long ago.
Chu Menglin thought, "That must have been the sleeping incense. The other party was so cautious, but who could it be? What was their purpose? Could it be related to the escort that we talked about earlier? I must investigate this matter thoroughly! " Immediately she gently pushed open the window and jumped down. Then she entered the inn through the low window on the first floor. She bent over and hid behind the counter.
A moment later, she heard several people entering the inn. The sound of tables and chairs colliding was heard as the guests took their seats. She heard a clear voice say, "Jianye Escort Agency's Old Escort Long, Kunlun's Two Heroes, Kongtong Pai's Sect Leader Zhenren, have you all arrived?" An old and deep voice replied, "We have already agreed to help Official Cao, there is no reason for us to go back on our word." Chu Menglin thought, "This must be Old Escort Long."
Another person coldly said, "The two of us are no longer Kunlun disciples. Don't ever mention that name again, it will dirty other people's ears. Just call us the 'Intimidating Lin's Two Heroes'! "Official Cao laughed and said," Is it the meaning of 'intimidating the Wulin world'? That's also very good. The two of you have left Kunlun and can make a name for yourselves in Jianghu. Heroes don't need to worry about not having a place to display their talents! "" Humph! "
Official Cao continued, "This escort is not an ordinary one. The Regent thinks highly of it, that's why he wants me and Old Escort Long to escort it together. He said that we must deliver it to Chang 'an before the eighth month. But we must be cautious in everything. Those desert bandits are watching us like a tiger watching its prey. I heard that the Sacrifice Shadow Sect is also interested in this escort. " Chu Menglin thought, "Turns out these escorts are personally escorted by some formidable people. No wonder those ordinary escorts have nothing to do."
Then she heard a man with a hoarse voice say, "Official Cao may set your heart at ease. Since the two of you are personally escorting this escort, our humble Sect, from top to bottom, will also do our utmost to help. Even if those bandits have the guts as big as the sky, they won't dare to touch it. " Listening to his voice, it was the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect, who was overbearing several days ago on Mount Wudang. Chu Menglin sneered inwardly. She knew that this man was bent on obtaining the Tear of Severing Soul.
Official Cao was neither cold nor warm. "Thank you very much," he said. "After this mission is completed, the Regent will remember your good deeds. Your Kongtong Sect will be famous throughout the world." The Sect Leader stroked his beard and laughed. "Every day Lao Fu thinks about bringing glory to our Kongtong Sect. Even those Shaolin and Wudang will have to bow down to us."
Official Cao only grunted, "Hmm." He continued, "Old Escort Long, this escort mission is related to our lives. We must not make the slightest mistake." Old Escort Long sighed. "Naturally," he said, "If there is any mistake, our Jianye Escort Agency will no longer have a foothold in Jianghu." Official Cao's tone softened. "It's not that I doubt Old Escort Long's strength," he said gently. "It's just that this matter is of great importance. We must first clarify the pros and cons. I hope you won't take offense." "That's right," Old Escort Long said, "I understand."
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect suddenly said, "With the strength of the three of us, it can be said that this mission is in the bag. Why did Official Cao find these two men whose hands are crippled?" One of them slammed his wine cup on the table. "What did you say?" he said angrily. "Don't think that just because you are the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect, the two of us should be afraid of you!" The other man also angrily said, "That's right, the two of us are no longer Kunlun's disciples. We don't need to pay any attention to the empty courtesy of our Martial Uncles anymore!" Official Cao coldly said, "The three of you need not be impatient!" His voice was not loud, but it contained a kind of deterrent force. The three of them immediately fell silent.
Official Cao continued, "Heroes don't need to worry about not having a place to display their talents. I have just said this. The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect and I, along with Old Escort Long, value martial prowess. The two of them are young, their minds are active, it's time for them to regain their wisdom. Along the way we may be ambushed by the desert bandits, but these two friends can lead us to take a shortcut. We are not people who are afraid of trouble, but although the enemy is called 'desert' bandits, their footprints are all over the desert, lakes and seas. If we can avoid them as much as possible, we'd better avoid them as much as possible, lest we stir up trouble. " Turning to the two men, he said, "Since the two of you have rendered a meritorious service, I can recommend you to Wangye to be conferred the title of 'King' or 'Marquis', with a higher official title."
"Humph," one of them said, "We don't want to be officials, we also don't want that nuisance of a reward. It's just that in our hearts we hate those two thieves who crippled our hands to the bone. Didn't Official Cao personally promise to help us?" Official Cao laughed and said, "If you want help, sincerity is the most important thing. Right now those two thieves are resting in a room on the second floor of this inn. They have been drugged and are unconscious. Whatever you want to do with them, it's up to you. "
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