above the galaxy

Chapter 646 They've found us!
"Bi Qingqiu?"

Bi Qingqiu is the city lord of Luocheng, holding a high position and great power; he has no reason to betray her.
Who knows?

Both the Qin and Lu families are among the nine great families of the empire, yet they still sided with the bandit army.
Picture what?
Shen Anan looked at Mo Wu thoughtfully. Was this because they wanted to shirk responsibility and found a scapegoat?

Mo Wu naturally understood what he was thinking, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Bi Qingqiu did visit him, but that's not a reason for him to necessarily leak the secret.
No evidence.

This is a serious matter. Regardless of whether Bi Qingqiu has any issues, we must call him over for questioning.

"Someone, go and invite City Lord Bi over," Shen Anan said.

After all, he was the lord of a city and had cultivated his influence in Los Angeles for many years, giving him unparalleled power over the city.

Moreover, in the current struggle against the bandit army, we still need him, the city lord, to contribute his efforts. Before it is confirmed that he leaked the secret, we should still give him a certain degree of respect.

"Yes," replied Li Hu, the adjutant beside him, and quickly walked out.

Li Hu returned very quickly.

"General, Bi Qingqiu has disappeared," Li Hu reported urgently.

"Gone?" Shen Anan asked, his face darkening.

Upon hearing this news, Mo Wu felt a sense of relief.

Thank God
"Yes, we rushed to the city lord's mansion, and the secretary said he hadn't been to his office today. We also found his courtyard, which was deserted, and even his wife and son had disappeared."

“I asked my secretary to contact him, and we found that his communication equipment was locked in a cabinet at home. He has lost contact.”

"It must be him," Shen Anan said through gritted teeth.

If there was only suspicion before, Bi Qingqiu's voluntary escape has confirmed his status as a 'traitor'.

"The defection of the city lord of Los Angeles will be another scandal if word gets out."

This was the first thought that popped into his mind.

He even felt a little sorry for the military minister; how could he always do such a mess?

If things continue like this, how many people will genuinely be working for the military minister?
Then came intense anger and murderous intent, and he shouted, "Find him! Find him even if you have to dig three feet into the ground!"

"I will cut off his head and use it as a sacrifice for all the soldiers who are about to go to war."

"Yes," Li Hu replied and quickly led his men away.

Shen Anan looked at Mo Wu and asked, "Dean Mo, is there still a chance to regain control of the Luo City defense system?"

Mo Wu looked troubled and explained, "Once the other side gains control of the defense system, they will definitely reset the keys, strengthen the security locks, and may even attempt internal sabotage."

"This is equivalent to someone else gaining your administrative privileges and then taking a lot of anti-theft measures based on your administrator status."

"How did they do it?" Shen Anan asked in a deep voice.

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Mo Wu felt ashamed and guilty, and there was also some anger hidden in his heart.

Is this a sign that they're about to completely break off relations?

However, Shen Anan's question was indeed difficult for him to answer, and he felt ashamed.

How did they do that?
He also wanted to know how they did it.
If it was because Bi Qingqiu leaked the information, then what about the previous failures?
Could it be that the Tongtian Academy of the Mo family is truly inferior to the Tianji Academy of the Lu family?
"We cannot give up easily until the very last step." Shen Anan looked at Mo Wu and said earnestly, "Dean Mo, we don't have many chances left."

With the defeat in Luocheng, Shen Anan naturally bears the primary responsibility.

Whether it's demotion, dismissal, or death on the battlefield, the outcome will not be ideal.

How much better can Mo Wu, the Mo family behind him, and the Tongtian Academy under the Mo family's control be?

They have disappointed the military prime minister time and time again, this time...
Since Bi Qingqiu stole your core information, shouldn't you bear a secondary responsibility?
Mo Wu understood the threat in Shen Anan's words, but he also knew that this was reality. If he didn't find a way to atone for his sins, he would truly be 'abandoned' by Shen Wuxiang.

Will the Mohists be abandoned once again?
This was not a fate that he and the Mohists were willing to accept.

"General, Tongtian Academy will do everything in its power to regain control of Luocheng's defenses."

"Yes. I believe you." Shen Anan nodded.

Mo Wu didn't say a word, and turned to leave.

They hoped to reactivate the defensive shield before the bandit army breached it; they still had time and a chance.
Although he knew it was a slim chance.

Once a robber enters the house and takes the keys, why would you let them take them back so easily?

Shen Anan looked around, his expression serious, his presence imposing, his whole body filled with fighting spirit, and said with murderous intent: "Before setting out, I made a pledge before the military minister."

"As long as Los Angeles stands, I stand. If Los Angeles falls, I fall."

"Gentlemen, follow me to fight the enemy."

"Yes, Marshal."

Everyone shouted in unison.
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Bi Qingqiu did not flee Luocheng.

Los Angeles was under strict blockade; when the bandit army couldn't break in, the people inside the city couldn't get out either.

Including him, the lord of Los Angeles.

Bi Qingqiu brought his wife to Xiantian, located in the southeast corner of Luocheng, a renowned grape-growing base.

The wines from Senda are particularly clear and sweet, and are loved by gourmets both at home and abroad.

Bi Qingqiu's wife's hometown is here. They also own two vineyards and one-third of Tianlai Mountain in Xiantian.

Of course, all of these are registered under someone else's name.

As the lord of Los Angeles, he shouldn't own such a 'large' business.

Bi Qingqiu and his wife were hiding in one of the vineyards, with only the couple and a few 'fruit farmers' they employed.

These fruit farmers are the loyal followers of the Bi family; they are willing to risk their lives in critical moments.

He didn't bring a secretary or bodyguards with him this time; he was escorted out by these fruit farmers.

The air was crisp and cool, carrying the lingering chill of the night. Taking a deep breath, my lungs were filled with the fresh, earthy scent of the soil.

Rows and ridges of grapevines stretch along the curves of the mountain, like the lines on the earth's palm.

As far as the eye can see, the view is dominated by lines that intertwine order and wildness.

The lush green scenery did little to ease the couple's mood; both wore worried expressions and their eyes were filled with deep anxiety.

Who would have thought that they, who were once high and mighty, would become prisoners of the empire?
Holding her coffee cup, Ye Shuhua said in a mournful voice, "I wonder how my son is doing? Why haven't we heard from him yet?"

“We’ve done everything we could, what more do you want? They said they’ll take us to reunite with our son.”

"It is a great blessing that the whole family can be together. If we can get through this safely, I will stay at home and eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist prayers every day to thank the Bodhisattva."

"Everything will be alright," Bi Qingqiu said, squeezing his wife's hand.

Although he wasn't sure himself.

Just then, a loud rumble sounded in the sky.

The couple looked up and their expressions instantly turned to despair.

"They've come."

(End of this chapter)