This was the situation.
"I can't keep him, I can't give him away, and I can't sell him. This is not giving him a way out!" Feng Entai let out a long sigh and apologized to Niu Youdao, "Brother, I'm sorry about this!"
Niu Youdao shook his head. "The Emperor of Qi has his eyes on us. Even if we rejected him, we wouldn't be able to. If you don't agree, he will find a way to force us to accept it."
Linghu Qiu said, "Let's think of a way to leave."
Feng Entai asked, "How? There are so many people watching outside. No matter who goes out, they will be searched. There is no way to escape. "
Niu Youdao said, "Second Brother, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to make another trip."
Linghu Qiu smiled bitterly. "The attitude of the three sects is clear. Even if I make a few more trips, it will be useless!"
Niu Youdao said, "I'm not looking for the three sects or the Emperor. The crux of the problem lies in the Vast Cloud Painting. This matter requires the Vast Cloud Painting's consent. I want to talk to it."
Linghu Qiu slapped his forehead. "Third Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, but do you think you can meet the Emperor whenever you want? I don't have the ability to help you and the Emperor. He won't meet you either. "
Niu Youdao said, "Pei Sanniang! Second Brother, help me contact Pei Niangzi. I'll talk to her and ask her to pass a message to the Emperor. "
Feng Entai said, "This is the Emperor's idea. Even Pei Sanniang's sect doesn't agree. Can Pei Sanniang meet you?"
Niu Youdao said, "As long as I can meet Pei Niangzi, I have a way to change the Emperor's mind."
Linghu Qiu said, "What can you do if she doesn't want to see you?"
Niu Youdao said, "Second Brother, as long as you can contact her and pass a message to her, she will come to see me."
Upon hearing this, Linghu Qiu's interest was piqued. He asked, "What message do you want to pass to her?"
Niu Youdao said, "Tell her that I understand the Emperor's intention. I'm willing to cooperate, but I need to talk to her face. If she doesn't come and mess up the Emperor's plan, she won't be able to escape responsibility."
Linghu Qiu was doubtful. "Is this okay?"
Niu Youdao: "It should be fine."
Linghu Qiu hesitated for a moment before she finally stood up and said, "Alright. I will make a trip to the Great Hill Sect and ask someone I know to contact Pei Sanniang. I will think of a way to pass your message to her. However, I am not sure if she will come to see you."
Niu Youdao: "Second Brother, you can't say such discouraging words. No matter what you do, even if it's a scam, you must find a way to bring her to see me."
"I'll try my best!" Linghu Qiu nodded. Then, she turned around and strode away.
"Sigh!" Feng Entai frowned and shook his head, sighing.
Niu Youdao: "Brother, I need your help with something."
Feng Entai turned around. "Tell me, as long as I can help."
"Dig a tunnel!" Niu Youdao ordered.
"Dig a tunnel?" Feng Entai was stunned.
Niu Youdao: "That's right! Lead the disciples of the Heavenly Jade Sect and dig a tunnel from your courtyard. It doesn't need to be too far away. The exit should be in a secluded area nearby. Make sure to be quiet and don't alert the enemy. You must help me prepare the tunnel before noon tomorrow. Once the tunnel is ready, the disciples of the Heavenly Jade Sect will immediately leave through the main entrance. I will handle the rest. "
Feng Entai: "Don't you want to talk to the Emperor?"
Niu Youdao: "Talk is talk, but I need to be prepared for both eventualities. I can't place all my hopes in the Emperor's hands. I need to leave a path of retreat for myself. If the negotiations fail, I will leave immediately."
Feng Entai felt somewhat guilty. He knew that the Heavenly Jade School's actions this time were somewhat unethical, putting Niu Youdao in danger. Moreover, regardless of whether he was willing or not, he had become Niu Youdao's sworn brother. So many of his fellow disciples had witnessed it. If he were to abandon Niu Youdao like this, it would indeed be somewhat embarrassing. Feng Entai couldn't help but feel somewhat worried. "Third Brother, the Emperor has already cast his net. I'm afraid that he has already planted informants everywhere. I'm afraid it won't be easy to escape through the tunnel!"
Niu Youdao: "I know. I have my own plans. What you need to do now is to help me prepare the secret tunnel!"
Feng Entai sighed and said, "Alright! Don't worry about the tunnel. I will help you prepare it by noon tomorrow. "
"Hurry!"
"Okay!"
After Feng Entai left, Niu Youdao quickly removed a wooden plank from an object in the room and started cutting it. With a small knife in his hand, the wooden plank flew into the air.
Black Peony was a little curious about what he was doing. She went closer and saw that he was carving. She didn't expect Niu Youdao to have this kind of skill. She couldn't help but ask, "Daoye, what are you doing?"
Niu Youdao ignored her and focused on carving.
Not long after, he finished carving half a palm-sized piece of wood that looked like a jade pendant. It had the pattern of blooming flowers and riches.
Niu Youdao had Black Peony clean up the scene while he quickly aged the small piece of wood. He was very experienced in this aspect and was very familiar with it.
Finally, the wooden accessory was finished. Niu Youdao handed it to Black Peony and warned, "Send it to the tofu stalls outside. Don't let anyone find out."
Black Peony looked at the exquisite wooden accessory in her hand and asked doubtfully, "Daoye, what is this?"
Niu Youdao said, "Don't ask so many questions. Do it immediately!"
"Yes! I'll make the arrangements right away. "Black Peony agreed and quickly left with the item in her hand …
Under the night sky, in the tofu restaurant, someone returned to the backyard and found Yuan Gang. He offered a wooden accessory. "Boss, it's from Daoye's side."
Under the light, Yuan Gang turned the wooden accessory over and over and recognized it as Daoye's handiwork. He said in a deep voice, "Paper, charcoal!"
His tone was a little solemn. He knew Niu Youdao too well. If he hadn't really encountered trouble, Daoye wouldn't have used such a covert method to contact him.
His subordinates didn't know what he wanted the paper and charcoal for, but they still quickly arrived.
The wooden accessory was placed on the table and covered with white paper. Yuan Gang took the charcoal and quickly scratched the white paper. Gradually, the picture of the wooden accessory appeared on the white paper.
After the wooden accessory was completely rubbed on the paper, Yuan Gang flipped it over in his hand and looked at it under the light. He saw some crooked handwriting hidden in the picture. It was handwriting that only he and Daoye could recognize: Tomorrow night, light signal, set the city on fire. Open the city gates, control the chaos, help escape!
Yuan Gang's expression was grave. To be able to say the words' set the city on fire 'meant that they had encountered great trouble. They wanted him to create chaos in the capital of the Kingdom of Qi so that Daoye could escape!
He tore the paper in his hand and crushed the wooden accessory into pieces. At the same time, he said in a deep voice, "Map!"
Soon, a detailed map of the capital of the Kingdom of Qi that they had created was placed on the table. Yuan Gang stared at the map under the light and carefully examined it.
After a long time, Yuan Gang turned around and beckoned Yuan Feng over. He instructed in a low voice, "Get the brothers to purchase a large amount of saltpeter and sulfur from the various pharmacies. Make sure to keep it a secret …"
Under the night sky, Black Peony stood on the treetop of a large tree and looked into the distance for a long time before coming down from the tree. She went straight to the courtyard where Niu Youdao was.
Niu Youdao stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back and looked up at the moon. Black Peony approached him and whispered, "The tofu stall at the corner of the street outside has been removed. There's a white lantern hanging on the pole."
Niu Youdao nodded his head slightly, indicating that Yuan Gang had received his message. It was also to tell him that there was no problem.
Setting the Kingdom of Qi on fire would cause many people to become homeless. He didn't want to do that unless it was absolutely necessary. However, if the Vast Cloud Map really forced him into a dead end, he could only create chaos in the capital. Only by causing a large number of people to flee would he be able to escape with a large number of people.
Only by causing a large number of people to flee in all directions could he avoid being discovered. With so many people fleeing in all directions, who would know where he went? This was the only way he could successfully escape the capital. Otherwise, with so many people watching him, there was no way he could escape.
As for whether the Vast Cloud Map would guess that it was his doing and whether it would deal with him afterwards, he couldn't care less. If he couldn't even get past the hurdle in front of him and couldn't keep his life in front of him, what future was there to talk about!
He had to get past the present first and think about the future later!
He didn't want to do this, but if the Vast Cloud Map didn't give him a way out, he could only bite back at the Vast Cloud Map.
Forcing him into a dead end, forcing him to do something desperate like a cornered dog jumping over a wall, wouldn't he allow him to make a mess of the Vast Cloud Map?
"Go to the courtyard of the Heavenly Jade Clan and see the situation." Niu Youdao looked at the bright moon in the sky and said indifferently.
Black Peony immediately left. After a while, she returned and reported in a low voice, "They're already digging. The progress is very fast. The exit that Feng Entai has set is in the storeroom in the courtyard next to the left."
Niu Youdao nodded his head slightly, "If Pei niangzi doesn't come tonight, or if we can't come to an agreement when she does, you and the Heavenly Jade Clan will evacuate tomorrow."
Black Peony immediately asked, "Daoye, what about you?"
Niu Youdao said, "I'll be bait here to attract the attention of the outside world."
Black Peony panicked, "How can you do that?! If something happens, you won't even have a helper by your side. "
Niu Youdao said, "If I don't stay behind, you won't be able to leave. Only if I'm here and let them know that the item is still in my hands will you be able to escape. Outsiders won't think that I'm so noble that I'm acting as bait. If I can make them think that you're leaving me to avoid disaster, I'll do my best to buy time for you to leave. Remember, after you leave this place, you must leave immediately. Separate from the people of the Heavenly Jade Clan. The further you go, the better. Head west of the sea and rendezvous with Gongsun Bu's men there. I'll meet you there later. If there's a change in the plan, I'll have someone notify my family and inform you. "
Black Peony said, "Daoye, that won't do. I …"
Niu Youdao raised a hand to stop her. "Say no more. I've made up my mind! Letting you go isn't just for you, but also for myself. We'll be too conspicuous if we stick together, and it'll be difficult to escape. If you stay behind, you'll only be a burden to me. If I go alone, it'll be easier for me to escape. To a certain extent, your departure will also attract attention for my escape. Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. It won't be that easy to catch me. I've been through a lot of ups and downs in the martial world. Being able to get to where I am today means that I'm not someone to be trifled with! "
Black Peony said anxiously, "Daoye, you should at least leave a messenger by your side!"
"With Monkey around, you don't have to worry about this. In some aspects, he's more professional and stronger than you! Besides … "Niu Youdao's lips curled into a sly smile." Isn't there still Linghu Qiu? "
Speaking of Linghu Qiu, Linghu Qiu had arrived. Footsteps could be heard outside.
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