"The drawing of the insect on the paper was based on my impression of it. I imitated it from Uncle Chen. He left a print on the west corner of the inn …" Yuan Gang told him about how he had noticed the anomaly, discovered that Uncle Chen had secretly contacted someone, and then secretly followed the person.
Guan Fangyi's eyes flickered. She was also bewildered, but she refused to admit anything. She said angrily, "What does this prove? What are you trying to do? "
Niu Youdao, who was lying on the couch, said coldly, "You were blocked by the Shanghai Sect the moment you arrived at Wanxiang City. Don't you think there's something wrong?"
Guan Fangyi laughed and said sarcastically, "There are too many possibilities. I say, Daoye, you don't think that Chen Boneng is colluding with the Shanghai Sect, do you? "
Niu Youdao said, "About 20 days ago, the Shanghai Sect suddenly left Bei Zhou. Looking at the time, they didn't have the time to take a detour. Instead, they went straight to Wanxiang City and blocked my way. At least ten days ago, even Gongsun Bu didn't know my destination. The only people who knew before were you and Monkey. How did the Shanghai Sect know my destination? You should have told your subordinates about my destination, right? "
Guan Fangyi pondered over this question and argued, "I did, but my brothers in Fu Fangyuan have followed me for many years. There shouldn't be a problem. If there really was a problem, they wouldn't have waited until today. Uncle Chen has been by my side for 30 years and saved me many times with his life. Anyone can be a problem, but he is the only one who is not. You don't think that the Shanghai Sect has been plotting against me since 30 years ago, do you? "
Niu Youdao did not answer her question, "With the Shangqing Sect's ability, there is no way they could escape Shao Pingbo's control. The Shanghai Sect was able to leave Bei Zhou because of someone, Demon Ridge's Zhao Xiongge!"
"Zhao Xiongge?" Guan Fangyi was shocked.
Niu Youdao continued to speak slowly: "Gathering a hundred elites from the three sects to come here in secret. I was just joking. Even the monkey did not take it seriously. But someone on your side might have taken it seriously."
"…" Guan Fangyi was speechless. She had thought that Niu Youdao had gone overboard when he said he wanted to exterminate the Shangqing Sect, but it turned out to be fake.
In the blink of an eye, she realized that this was a trap purposely set up for them to hear. They purposely pretended that the Shang Qing Sect was in danger of being wiped out. They wanted to make the situation urgent and force the spy to leak the news. Then, they would have the chance to find the spy.
Was it really Uncle Chen? Guan Fangyi found it hard to accept this reality and said with an unbearable expression, "No, impossible, there must be some misunderstanding!"
Niu Youdao: "To be able to stay by your side for so many years without being discovered by you, he must have hidden himself well. I'm very curious, what secret do you have that is worth someone or a certain force investing in you 30 years ago? "
Guan Fangyi picked up the paper in her hand and stared at the insect drawing on the paper. She gritted her teeth and suddenly turned around. "I'm going to confront him!"
"Stop!" Niu Youdao stopped her.
Guan Fangyi stopped and turned around. There was anger in her eyes. "Are you suspecting me?"
Niu Youdao: "Is it wrong to suspect something like this? Hong Niang, you should know that I have always trusted you. "
Guan Fangyi tilted her head to the side and snorted coldly. "Who knows if you are telling the truth or lying."
Niu Youdao: "Do you really want me to tell the truth? I'm afraid you won't like it when I tell you the truth! "
Guan Fangyi immediately turned around. "Say it!"
Niu Youdao said indifferently, "You're the one who asked me to say it … It's a pity that you're a little old, otherwise I'd definitely marry you."
Guan Fangyi's eyes immediately widened. Hooking her skirt, she took off her embroidered shoes and threw them at Niu Youdao. Then, she rushed over and started fighting with him.
The situation was a little tragic. Guan Fangyi was riding on Niu Youdao's body, looking like she wanted to strangle Niu Youdao to death.
Yuan Gang was expressionless at the side. He walked to the side and took a map to look at, as if it had nothing to do with him.
It was only when Niu Youdao repeatedly begged for mercy that Guan Fangyi realized that her riding posture was indeed a little indecent. A rare blush appeared on her cheeks. She quickly flipped off the bed and tidied up her skirt. She then picked up the embroidered shoe from the bed and put it on her feet. She cursed, "I should strangle you to death, you bastard!"
Although she cursed, she felt much better in her heart. Her mood had also become much smoother.
Niu Youdao sighed for a while and got up to tidy up his messy clothes. He reminded her, "We've already forced him to show himself. The facts are there, so it doesn't matter whether we confront him or not. If you have any doubts, we can talk about it later. For now, it's enough that you know what's going on. Don't beat the grass and startle the snake for the time being. I want to find out what's going on with the Shangqing Sect. I can't just blindly accept the attack. I want to force the person behind the Shangqing Sect to show himself. Now that you've exposed the truth, wouldn't my efforts be in vain? "
Guan Fangyi was silent for a moment. She thought about it and felt that it was indeed the case. However, she still cursed, "Treacherous and cunning!"
After cursing, she slowly sat down beside the bed with a melancholy expression. She still found it hard to accept the fact that Uncle Chen was a spy.
Niu Youdao sat cross-legged. "How did he get to your side?"
Guan Fangyi's eyes revealed a look of reminiscence. "I met him on the way. At that time, he was seriously injured and fell by the roadside. I stretched out my hand to save him. When I asked him about his background, he didn't tell me. At that time, I didn't ask him to repay me, but he followed me all the time. When I was in trouble, he saved me. After that, he didn't ask me to help him, and I didn't force him. He just followed me naturally. In the blink of an eye, 30 years have passed. During this period, I encountered a lot of trouble, but he repeatedly risked his life to save me. He didn't want anything from me. It turns out that he didn't come for my beauty. How could he be a spy? What does he want from me? I always thought that he was repaying a drop of water with a gushing spring. Speaking of which, I don't even know what his real name is, and he didn't tell me … "
After listening to her rambling for a while, Niu Youdao also felt a little puzzled. It didn't conform to the common sense of a spy, and it was very puzzling.
…
In a remote alley in a corner, there was a small house with dim lights.
It could be seen that this was originally a place to store miscellaneous items. There was only a wooden bed for sleeping, and a square table beside the bed. It seemed like it was difficult to even turn around and walk a few steps.
At this moment, the square table was filled with food and wine. It was quite sumptuous, and it was a little out of place with the environment.
Two people sat opposite each other at the table. Lu Shengzhong accompanied a man in shabby clothes to drink.
The man's name was Chao Shenghai, and he was from Wanxiang City. He was also a down-and-out family in Wanxiang City.
Chao Shenghai was originally living a good life. He had a shop on the street and a house that was allocated to him. However, he was addicted to gambling. Not only did he lose his family business, but he also lost his woman. Now, he could only help others with chores. However, he was a lazy glutton, and no one was willing to use him. Therefore, he lived in poverty.
Logically speaking, if this kind of person didn't starve to death in Wanxiang City, he wouldn't be able to survive. However, this person's grandfather was still alive, and his position in the Wanshou Gate wasn't low either. He was the Wanshou Gate's elder, Chao Jing. Although many people didn't like this person, they couldn't let Elder Chao's grandson starve to death. Therefore, they gave him a small place to stay, and he was given a minimum amount of food every month.
If one were to ask why Elder Chao didn't take care of his grandson and let him live such a poor life, it was because he was helpless.
First of all, every sect had its own rules. With so many pairs of eyes watching, as an elder, he couldn't abuse his position for personal gain.
Secondly, Elder Chao's style was more manly. He had many wives and concubines, whether they were official or not. After so many years, Elder Chao's descendants in Wanxiang City numbered in the hundreds. He couldn't take care of all of them, and he might not even be able to recognize all of his grandchildren.
However, Elder Chao's identity was there, and it was an invisible way of taking care of his descendants. For example, Chao Shenghai originally had a shop and a house left behind by his father. He could have lived a life without worrying about food and clothing for the rest of his life. However, Chao Shenghai was too disappointing.
In short, no matter what, the people in Wanxiang City had the protection of the Wan Shou Sect. Basically, they lived in peace and contentment. Compared to the people in the outside world, they lived in peace. At least, they didn't have to worry about their lives. Chao Shenghai was an exception.
After Lu Shengzhong wandered around the city and asked around, he took a liking to Chao Shenghai.
After exchanging cups of wine, Lu Shengzhong poured wine for him and said politely, "Brother Chao, I hope that your brother can put in a good word for me!"
Chao Shenghai's face was flushed red from drinking too much. He patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Brother Nineteen and I grew up together. Just leave this to me. I will definitely ask Brother Nineteen to help you solve this problem. There are only a few people in Song Jin who dare to disrespect our Wan Shou Clan."
Lu Shengzhong looked at Chao Shenghai with disdain. Since he was able to find Chao Shenghai, he naturally knew about the situation. Among Chao Jing's many descendants, only Chao Shenghuai was good at cultivation. However, his talent for cultivation was limited, and his future was not bright. It was only because of Chao Jing that he was able to stay in an awkward position in the Wan Shou Sect.
However, this was the reason why Lu Shengzhong valued Chao Shenghai so much. He smiled and said, "Yes, yes, yes, with Elder Chao's help, there will be no problem."
"Uh …" Chao Shenghai hiccupped, and a trace of slyness flashed in his eyes. "Brother Li, help is help, but reason should be clear. It's impossible for Brother Jiang Yashuang to go all the way to Song Capital to resolve the conflict for you just because of this drink. There must be an explanation, right?"
Lu Shengzhong had expected Chao Shenghai to say something like this, otherwise, he wouldn't have come looking for him. Lu Shengzhong leaned forward and said, "Brother Chao, don't worry, after this is done, I will reward you generously!" Lu Shengzhong took out two gold coins and pushed them in front of Chao Shenghai.
Chao Shenghai's eyes lit up. To a cultivator, two gold coins might not be much, but to him, it was enough for him to live a good life for a while. However, he didn't extend his hand and shook his head, "How are you going to reward me after this is done? You have to make it clear first, otherwise, I won't be able to explain it to Brother Nineteen."
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