Black Peony took a closer look. It was true. Even the depths of the inner house that outsiders were not allowed to enter were drawn on the map. The paths were also clearly marked. She could not help but ask curiously, "Can people who spend money to play in the inner house among the clouds go in too?"
Niu Youdao shook his head. He did not know how Yuan Gang had gotten it.
"Why are these places marked with shadows?" Black Peony extended her hand and pointed at a few spots on the map.
Niu Youdao put down the map and took another piece of paper filled with words to check.
The words on it were very strange. Black Peony could not understand them, but Niu Youdao could tell at a glance that Yuan Gang had written them personally because they were both familiar with simplified Chinese characters.
The content on it indicated that Yuan Gang had already contacted Su Zhao and had personally gone to the clouds to check.
The clouds were not as simple as it seemed on the surface. There were people watching the inner house openly and secretly, and some of the servants did not seem to be simple either. Yuan Gang had used some small tricks to test and suspected that there were many cultivators in the inner house. Judging from some of the hearing and movement reactions during the test, Yuan Gang suspected that Su Zhao and Qin Mian were both cultivators.
Whether the relationship between Su Zhao and the King of the West Courtyard was as the rumors said was questionable!
Also, there should be a lot of golden wings stored in a courtyard in the inner house. It was understandable to keep a few golden wings to send messages, but it was suspicious to keep a bunch of them. Although Yuan Gang did not see it with his own eyes, he was in charge of information and handling affairs in Mount Wuliang in Qingshan County. He had come into contact with a large number of golden wings, so he had a rough idea of what was going on.
The golden wings on Mount Wuliang also reacted strongly to Yuan Gang at first, but after getting used to it and knowing that it was harmless, they did not react. The golden wings in the clouds were obviously not used to Yuan Gang's approach.
According to various details and signs, Yuan Gang's judgment was that the inside of the clouds was more like a secret stronghold.
Of course, Yuan Gang also said that this was his preliminary suspicion and he could not be sure.
As for what was going on with Su Zhao, it was not good to ask too much since it was the first time they met. Yuan Gang meant that he needed time to get to know him slowly. He would think of a way slowly.
The location of the shadow on the map was a place that Yuan Gang could not reach. To be exact, it was not a place where the clouds did not allow him to approach. It was the place where the golden wings were stored.
Yuan Gang said that he had clearly remembered Su Zhao's appearance, but he didn't have such good painting skills, and there was no one around him who could do it, so he couldn't draw it from memory.
Yuan Gang's intention was to meet Niu Youdao sometime. He would dictate and Niu Youdao would draw.
Finally, Yuan Gang reminded him that there were many unidentified people loitering around Niu Youdao's place and asked him if there was anything wrong.
Yuan Gang really didn't know what had happened. Some things seemed to cause quite a stir, but other than some people with status, ordinary people wouldn't easily know about it. Those who knew wouldn't spread it. Hu Yanwei, who was good at gathering information, was also grounded. Otherwise, he would probably know more about the situation.
Niu Youdao didn't want him to know about this and didn't want him to get involved.
Comparing the contents of the letter and the map for a while, Niu Youdao squinted his eyes and muttered, "Cultivator … Maybe a cultivator …"
After putting down the things, Niu Youdao paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, thinking. If Su Zhao was really a cultivator as Yuan Gang suspected, then Su Zhao's relationship with the West Courtyard King was really suspicious. If it was an ordinary woman, then it would be fine. With the West Courtyard King's status, having a female cultivator as his personal maid was understandable. But not only did he have a female cultivator as his personal maid, but he also let this female cultivator run a brothel.
Black Peony couldn't understand the contents of the letter, but she heard Niu Youdao's muttering. She tried to remind him, "According to the rules of Misty Pavilion, cultivators are not allowed to do business in the secular world."
Niu Youdao casually replied, "If it was the West Courtyard King's business, then it would make sense for them to just follow the Sorcerers."
"If there were cultivators guarding it, how did Lord Yuan enter the important area inside the clouds? He could even draw such a detailed picture. " Black Peony was still curious. To her, Yuan Gang, that mortal, was full of many inconceivable things.
Niu Youdao shook his head and didn't reply. He was thinking about Yuan Gang's request to meet him. In his current situation, with so many people watching him, how could he meet Yuan Gang?
At this moment, Gongsun Bu appeared at the door. "Daoye!"
Niu Youdao turned around and called him in.
Gongsun Bu reported, "Daoye, the number of big ships gathered on the island has reached about three hundred! And these are just empty ships that have been modified. There are more big ships arriving. These ships have deeper drains and seem to be full of goods. They are gathered at the side and have no intention of modifying them. "
"What a big investment. Looks like the number is far beyond my imagination. The person who is doing this is really capable! To actually be able to get so many war horses out. " Niu Youdao chuckled and reminded again, "Remember, you don't need them to do anything. Just keep an eye on them and don't alert them!"
"Yes!" Gongsun Bu accepted the order and left.
Niu Youdao walked to the table and looked at the map of the clouds again, deepening the impression in his mind. Then, he burned the two items together.
Looking at the fire in the basin, he muttered, "Why hasn't the news from the Heavenly Jade School arrived yet?"
Waiting for news made him a little anxious. Linghu Qiu's warning was right. The emperor wouldn't let him waste time like this. If this dragged on, once the emperor made another move, he would be in a very dangerous situation.
This time, he felt that he was really at his wit's end because of the emperor's actions. The emperor's actions were on a different level. Once the emperor made a move, he would use his power to suppress others. Under such circumstances, there was no way to avoid them.
He had a rough idea of one thing. The emperor must have found out from Pei Niangzi and the others that he had been humiliated by Chu Anlou and knew that his relationship with the Ice and Snow Pavilion wasn't something he had misled. Otherwise, the emperor would have been more or less afraid and wouldn't have dared to do this to him.
Black Peony said, "I'll go ask again."
Niu Youdao waved his hand and said, "No need. It's fine as long as we keep an eye on Feng Entai and the others. I'll wait for two days at most. If the news doesn't arrive by then, I can only seek self-preservation."
Black Peony looked outside the door and said, "There are so many people watching outside. So many people want this thing. Why is it that after waiting for two or three days, no one has come to ask for it?"
They had sent people out to test the waters, but as soon as they left the city, they were arrested and searched. After confirming that they didn't have anything on them, they were released. Reality proved that they were indeed being watched.
Niu Youdao sneered, "Ask for it? Don't you understand? No one dares to ask for it openly. They can only rob it in secret. Whoever dares to show their head and take it will immediately become the target of public criticism. Everyone knows this. Even those who have entered this door will be searched thoroughly when they go out. "
Not long after he sat back down on the recliner, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside. Feng Entai's voice came from afar, "Old Brother, Old Brother Niu!"
Niu Youdao suddenly stood up. He saw Feng Entai leading two disciples over with large strides. Linghu Qiu was also following behind them. He reckoned that Linghu Qiu was also staring at Feng Entai.
As soon as Feng Entai entered the door, he grabbed Niu Youdao's arm and said, "Old Brother, news from the sect has arrived."
Niu Youdao immediately asked, "Have you made a decision?"
"Yes!" Feng Entai nodded, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I can't avoid a round of angry criticism."
Niu Youdao said, "Scolding you is what I should be doing. If it were me, I would definitely expel you from the sect."
Feng Entai said, "You …"
Niu Youdao pushed away Feng Entai's pointing hand and pressed it down, "Old Feng, let's not talk nonsense. If we continue to delay, the Emperor will become impatient and someone will die. They can find a reason to drive us out of this place at any time, or even drive us out of the city. That will be fun for us. Speak, quickly tell us the situation. What is the Heavenly Jade School's intention? "
Feng Entai said, "The sect's intention is very simple. They are too far away and the influence of the Heavenly Jade School can't take care of this place. The Sect Master directly gave the order to give up. Not a single document of the one hundred thousand warhorses will be left. All of them will be given up. In short, they want the people outside to know that the item has been transferred out and is no longer in our hands."
Niu Youdao ridiculed, "Didn't you want to sell it for money? After going around in circles and hanging around for so long, it turns out it's still the same as what I said! "
Feng Entai cupped his fists and begged for mercy, "Little Brother, I was wrong. Don't tease me anymore. Let's get down to business!" He grabbed Niu Youdao's hand and patted the back of it, "Business is more important! As you said, if we continue to wait, I'm afraid the Emperor will drive us out of the city. Someone will die! "
Linghu Qiu heaved a sigh of relief, "We should have done this long ago."
Feng Entai turned around, "Brother Linghu, you have to understand my difficulties. Without the sect's permission, would I dare to throw away the documents of one hundred thousand warhorses? Who can bear this responsibility?! "
"Fortunately, the Heavenly Jade School is still wise and not blinded by greed." Linghu Qiu chuckled and brushed his hands, "Hurry up and deal with it!"
Niu Youdao immediately turned around and nodded at Black Peony. Black Peony went to the back and took out the ten documents and handed them to Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao tapped the documents and grabbed Feng Entai's hand, slapping it into his palm, "Not a single one is missing. Check again carefully."
"There's no need to check!" Feng Entai pushed it back, "Little Brother, you can deal with it."
Niu Youdao said, "Don't you dare. I won't cause trouble for no reason."
Feng Entai pushed him away, "It's not my intention. It's the sect's intention."
Niu Youdao glared at him, "Speak clearly. What do you mean?"
Feng Entai waved his hand and took a piece of paper from a disciple, passing it to Niu Youdao, "This is a secret letter that has just been translated. The Heavenly Jade School's intentions are all in it. I didn't hide a single word. Little Brother, you will understand once you read it."
Niu Youdao immediately took the letter and read it. The more he read, the darker his expression became.
Linghu Qiu also hurried over and stretched out his head to read it.
The beginning of the letter was indeed full of scolding Feng Entai, saying that he would be dealt with after the matter in Qi was settled.
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