After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 720

This is undoubtedly the best news in recent days.

The reason Chenlong and Menglang went to the West City first was to snatch someone from the Loulan Princess this morning.

Unfortunately, since their last parting in the capital, Yu Cheng Lou has vanished as if he had disappeared from the face of the earth. No matter how Chen Long searched for him, there was no news of him.

Chenlong initially thought he had been tricked by that guy, and was determined to take his head if they met again...

"Are you sure it's Yu Chenglou's handwriting? Could someone be impersonating him?"

he asked.

Meng Qianqian handed the note to Lu Yuan.

After looking at it, Lu Yuan said with certainty, "It's his."

Meng Qianqian's expression relaxed: "It seems that I was right."

Chenlong instinctively wanted to retort, but then he remembered that Lu Yuan was the top scholar in the imperial examination and also Lin Jijiu's favorite student, so he swallowed his words.

"Could it be a scam?"

he asked warily.

The snake looked at him and said, "You've become much more cautious than before."

Chenlong said, "It's not that I'm being cautious, it's that I don't want to waste unnecessary effort."

That being said, the group clearly sensed that Chenlong had become less murderous and decisive after entering the West City, and more cautious.

"I'll go scout ahead."

Chenlong said.

"me and you togather."

Snake Road.

Chen Long said calmly, "No need. You stay here. I can take Meng Lang with me."

Meng Lang pushed open the door with a bang, his eyes brimming with tears of excitement: "Master, you've finally realized that I'm still the most useful, haven't you?"

Chenlong said ruthlessly, "Your martial arts are too weak; you can't protect anyone if you stay."

Meng Lang's smile froze on his face.

But the Snake still went.

Interestingly, no sooner had the three left than a stray arrow shot into the room, with another note stuck in the arrowhead.

It is also Yu Chenglou's handwriting.

It was just much more hastily written than the previous note: "Don't go! It's a trap!"

Meng Qianqian frowned: "What's going on? They said they found it, but now it seems like there's a trap..."

Lu Yuan paused for a moment and said, "Either he has been deceived, or he has been threatened. These are the only two possibilities I can think of, but either way, a trap awaits Chenlong and Sishe."

Meng Qianqian clenched the paper ball tightly: "Could it be Ayimuran's doing?"

Lu Yuan said, "It's hard to say. I'll have Yu Zichuan go find someone."

Meng Qianqian thought for a moment and said, "Yu Zichuan can't catch up with brother and the Snake, so only you can go."

Lu Yuan said, "But this might be another ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Since the first secret letter might be fake, how can we be sure that this one is real? The best approach is to remain still, or to launch a full-scale attack."

If the enemy's plan is to disperse their forces and defeat them one by one, then Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan should not split up.

The inn is no longer a safe place, and staying here doesn't necessarily mean it will be any safer.

"Stay by my side."

Lu Yuan said.

This decision may seem risky, but it's the best way to protect her in the moment.

Meng Qianqian shook her head: "I don't need anyone to protect me, I can protect myself."

"it is good."

Lu Yuan respected her decision and trusted her abilities.

Meng Qianqian woke up Tan'er and told her to keep watch with Yu Zichuan and Cui Hu. If anything went wrong, they were to immediately lead Zong Zhengxi, Zhou Nanyan, and Yao Qingluan to evacuate.

Before leaving, she gave Cui Hu a map.

"If something happens, you can hide here."

This is a small villa that my father bought for my mother years ago. The couple would occasionally go there to stay for a while.

Since the war with the Western Regions became intense, the small courtyard has been left unused.

Meng Qianqian remembered that there was a secret room in the east wing that could be used as a hiding place.

"Yes."

Cui Hu accepted the map. "Young Madam, the Loulan people are cunning and treacherous. You must be careful."

Meng Qianqian nodded: "We will."

Tan'er took her arm: "Sister, I want to go too!"

Meng Qianqian said earnestly, "Your mission is very important. Without you, the Emperor, Empress, Yan'er, and Banxia will not be able to evacuate safely."

Tan'er thought Meng Qianqian's words made a lot of sense, and readily agreed: "Yes, ma'am! I'll take care of it!"

Meng Qianqian then said to Tan'er, "In addition, I have an even more important task for you. Don't tell anyone."

Tan'er asked curiously, "Can't we even tell Yu Zichuan and Banxia?"

Meng Qianqian nodded solemnly: "That's right, we can't say."

Tan'er rubbed her little hands excitedly: "What secret is it?"

……

The moon is dark and the wind is high.

Lu Yuan used his lightness skill to carry Meng Qianqian as they leaped across the rooftops and walls of the western city.

During this period, he practiced diligently every day and made great progress compared to when he first arrived in Liang Kingdom. If he were to compare himself with Chenlong again, Meng Qianqian suspected that her brother might not be able to catch up with him.

Lu Yuan stopped at a fork in the road.

“I remember the house drawn on the first note was nearby.”

Meng Qianqian whistled.

The falcon flapped its wings and circled, beginning its search for the Dragon and the Snake from house to house.

A moment later, it returned with a sachet in its mouth.

Meng Qianqian held the sachet, her brows furrowing slightly: "This sachet is for my brother. He's been having trouble sleeping lately, so I put some calming dried flowers in it. My brother always carries things I give him with him, so he won't easily lose them."

Lu Yuan strolled a few steps in the alley, gazing at the silent houses on both sides, and then reached out her slender, jade-like fingertips to gently wipe the dust off the wall.

He then gently rubbed his fingertips together, and said thoughtfully, "There was a fight here."

Meng Qianqian was puzzled: "A fight? But... there's no trace of it..." A place where a fight had taken place should at least be somewhat messy, but this place was neat and tidy, so clean you could hardly see any dust—

Wait, that's the real flaw!

This place wasn't the main street of a wealthy family's mansion, yet it looked as if it had been meticulously cleaned by servants, with not a single fallen leaf in sight.

"The bloodstains here have been wiped away."

Lu Yuan pointed to the wall he had touched and took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands.

Meng Qianqian's expression turned serious: "Could it be that brother is injured?"

Lu Yuan said calmly, "Even the sachet you gave me has been lost. It seems like things are going badly for them."

As they were talking, the falcon suddenly swooped down toward a stable at the end of the alley.

Both of them became alert at the same time.

Lu Yuan took Meng Qianqian's hand and protected her behind him as they walked towards the stable.

In the stable, the two found a jade pendant.

Meng Qianqian frowned and said, "It's a keepsake left to him by his mother, the Snake, and he never takes it off."

Lu Yuan looked around and calmly said, "The situation is a little worse than we thought, but it doesn't matter. It's just a minor trick, no need to panic!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes turned cold. He broke off a leaf, flicked his sleeve, and shot it out with his inner force.

A muffled groan came from the rooftop in the southeast, followed by a figure falling awkwardly and quickly disappearing into the night.

Meng Qianqian said, "Such fast movement! Did you see it clearly?"

This was the first time she had ever seen such bizarre lightness skill, as if it could disappear into thin air. Not only did the figure vanish, but even the aura was completely concealed.

"It looks familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before."

She covered her head and gasped.

A dark glint flashed in Lu Yuan's deep eyes: "Your head is starting to hurt again?"

Meng Qianqian's breathing became slightly labored: "Just a little bit..."

Lu Yuan said, "Don't think about it. It doesn't matter whether you've seen it or not, Lao Hei."

The falcon remained still.

That scoundrel shouldn't even think about ordering him around!

Lu Yuan expressionlessly pulled out a handful of dried meat.

The falcon darted away!

No man can be faster than an eagle.

A scent can be hidden, but an aroma has nowhere to hide.

The falcon is not only the ruler of the sky, but also the king of the night.

It circled in the sky once, let out a whistle, and suddenly charged towards a poplar tree.

"There it is."

Lu Yuan said to Meng Qianqian, "May I borrow your silver needles?"

Meng Qianqian took out three Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles.

Lu Yuan grasped her hand, flicked his fingertips, and the silver needles, sharp as shuttles, pierced the air like the roar of a dragon.

The assassin in the poplar tree sensed the danger and tried to escape, but it was too late.

A scream of pain rang out, and a tall figure fell to the ground in a sorry state.

He tried to struggle to escape, but as soon as he got up, he collapsed from exhaustion.

The silver needle struck his vital point precisely, ensuring he wouldn't die, but also preventing his escape.

Meng Qianqian was slightly surprised.

I thought Lu Yuan was skilled in martial arts and had great agility, but I never expected that he could also use hidden weapons so skillfully.

Falling leaves and flying blossoms, the thirteen needles of the Ghost Gate...

His martial arts talent is simply too extraordinary.

Lu Yuan walked up to the man, looking down at his struggling figure: "Where is Chen Long?"

The other person glared coldly at Lu Yuan: "He's dead! I chopped off his head! I chopped off his hands and feet too! I fed them to the pigs and dogs!"

Lu Yuan put his hands behind his back and raised an eyebrow slightly: "It seems you want to use this method of death, but unfortunately you are not worthy. I don't have time to torture just any Tom, Dick, or Harry."

The other person choked hard.

Lu Yuan's lips curled into a smile: "Trying to provoke me into killing you? I'll give you a quick death?"

The other person gritted their teeth: "So what if it is?"

"I'll help you."

Lu Yuan clenched his palm upwards, using his internal force to draw the dagger that the other man had dropped into his palm. Then, he channeled his inner energy and stabbed the man through the chest.

The other person looked at the dagger in his chest in disbelief: "You..."

"What? You think I'm going to interrogate you?"

Lu Yuan said casually, "Then you'll have to kill your companion first."

The other person's eyes widened even more.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, staggered back several steps, and collapsed into a pool of his own blood.

Lu Yuan toyed with the dagger she had pulled from his body, wiping the blood with a handkerchief as she said nonchalantly, "The show's over, and I've killed the man for you. Aren't you going to show yourself?"

"Yu Cheng Lou".

Snapped!
Snapped!
Snapped!
Yu Chenglou clapped his hands lightly and walked out from the other end of the alley with a smile on his face.

"As expected of the Grand Commander of the Imperial Court, the leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard who is in charge of criminal justice and intelligence."

"Save your flattery, I've heard it too much, I don't care anymore."

Meng Qianqian looked at Yu Chenglou strangely: "Did you design all of this?"

Yu Chenglou smiled and said, "That's right. I sent out both notes to get rid of everyone around you and leave you alone. Unfortunately, Lu Yuan saw through my plan and even took you with him when he went to find the Dragon and the Snake."

Meng Qianqian asked, "What exactly is your purpose?"

Yu Chenglou's smile faded slightly: "It's true that I found the merchant's hostage, and it's also true that I told you not to go."

Meng Qianqian said, "But you clearly wanted to leave me alone just now."

Yu Chenglou said, "Leaving you alone is part of the plan. Only in this way can I gain Aymulan's trust."

Meng Qianqian asked, "Which side are you on?"

Yu Chenglou said solemnly, "I am not from anywhere. I only want to protect the royal family of Kucha, freeing them from the constraints of Loulan and keeping them away from the troubles of the Western Regions. I can take you to find people, but you have to help me rescue the other hostage as well!"

(End of this chapter)