After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 721

"Who?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

"My sister."

Yu Chenglou clenched his fist and said, "If my sister weren't in her hands, why would I be at her beck and call?"

Seeing Lu Yuan's suspicious look, he continued, "She discovered that I was secretly contacting you all long ago, but I thought I was being discreet. It wasn't until the guards I sent to rescue the Shang family hostages lost contact with me that I realized things might not be so simple. But I didn't expect her to kidnap my sister..."

Lu Yuan stared into his eyes: "First, tell me what the Dragon and the Snake are all about."

Yu Chenglou looked at Lu Yuan.

This man is always rational and never swayed by the emotions or troubles of others.

He couldn't help but feel a bit curious about Lu Yuan.

No, I should say I'm curious about Meng Qianqian.

What makes her so special that the people surrounding her are not only wealthy and powerful, but also incredibly capable?

Aymuran is powerful enough, not only because she is a ruthless person, but also because of the great contributions of her think tank.

However, at this moment, Yu Chenglou felt that Meng Qianqian's power might actually be enough to rival Aymulan.

Naturally, Aymuran still has a better chance of winning.

After all, Aymuran had been planning this for many years and was the most legendary woman on the grassland.

Meng Qianqian was merely a Tiger Guard, young, inexperienced, and lacking in life experience.

Yu Chenglou took a deep breath, clearing his mind of all distractions: "The Dragon and the Snake have fallen into a trap."

"Isn't this just playing along?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

The Dragon and the Snake both fell into the trap at the same time; how clever must that be?
Yu Chenglou said, "You still don't quite understand Ayimulan. The confidants she brought to the court were just a few of her many advisors. Do you know how many powerful experts she actually has under her command?"

Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan stared at him at the same time, signaling with their eyes for him to continue.

The couple's expressions were surprisingly similar, something Yu Chenglou hadn't anticipated.

While they were discussing a very critical matter, an inappropriate thought uncontrollably popped into his mind—these two people... look strangely like a married couple.

He cleared his throat and got back to the point: "Tohtai is dead, and his eldest disciple, Shan Cheng, has inherited his mantle and become the new Grand Shaman of Loulan."

He paced a few steps. “Don’t underestimate him. He has surpassed his master, and his witchcraft is no less than that of Tohtai.”

Meng Qianqian said, "So, the Dragon and the Snake were captured because they were under his sorcery?"

Yu Chenglou nodded: "I saw with my own eyes that they were under a spell and lost their senses. As for the personal items you found, they were bait deliberately left by Shan Cheng."

Where is Meng Lang?

she asked next.

Yu Chenglou replied, "That kid wasn't Shan Cheng's target. He took the opportunity to slip away, and I don't know where he went."

Meng Qianqian snorted, "At least I didn't hold you back."

Yu Chenglou twitched the corner of his mouth.

Meng Qianqian asked Lu Yuan, "What did you say?"

Lu Yuan said, "There's no need to hesitate, go save them."

Meng Qianqian walked towards Yucheng Tower.

The sudden approach caused Yu Chenglou to involuntarily lean back slightly.

Meng Qianqian said solemnly, "Lead the way."

Yu Chenglou was taken aback: "You...aren't you afraid I'm lying to you?"

Meng Qianqian said, "This is not something you should worry about. We will make our own judgment."

Yu Chenglou opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"That's all."

He sighed, "Come with me. Let's make this clear: rescue my sister first, then rescue your people."

"it is good."

Meng Qianqian readily agreed.

Yu Chenglou was skeptical: "You keep your word."

Meng Qianqian nodded: "Of course." Her quick agreement rendered all the persuasive words prepared by Yuchenglou useless.

He was stunned for a moment: "You...you wouldn't be thinking of..."

Meng Qianqian said calmly, "I'll do whatever I want. You have no choice but to go to Yucheng Tower."

Yu Chenglou was speechless.

After a long pause, he said in a low voice, "Alright, I'll take you there. If you win, I'll help you escape; if you lose, I'll betray you."

"it is good."

Meng Qianqian agreed again without hesitation.

Yu Chenglou gave her a deep look.

He could tell she genuinely didn't mind, and he might betray them to protect himself.

Was she too confident that she could save everyone, or did she simply not care about losing him as an ally?
He suddenly realized that the more he got to know her, the less he could see through her.

The last person who evoked such feelings in him was Aymuran.

Meng Qianqian glanced at him: "Still standing there? Don't you want to save your sister anymore?"

Yu Chenglou asked hesitantly, "You're going too? Aren't you afraid—"

Meng Qianqian said coldly, "Yu Cheng Lou, know your place. We are only cooperating temporarily. Why should I ask you to bear the consequences?"

Yu Chenglou withdrew his gaze from her pregnant belly: "Alright, let's set off. If we're fast enough, we should be able to catch them—uh—"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yuan grabbed him with one hand and threw him mercilessly into the night.

"Uh-uh--"

Half an hour later, Yu Chenglou leaned against the tree trunk and kept retching.

He had vomited countless times along the way, even vomiting up all his bile.

Who would have thought that a master of Kucha would one day faint from lightness skill?

"vomit--"

He knelt down and vomited violently.

Between him and that woman, who is actually pregnant...?

Meng Qianqian: "It's no use."

Yu Chenglou: "..."

The place was desolate, with no village or shop in sight. After walking another two miles, we finally saw a small inn near the main road.

Yu Chenglou whispered, "This inn is a stopover for the Loulan people. If they don't plan to travel overnight, they will probably stay here for the night."

Meng Qianqian said, "They can't make it in time; they can't leave the city until dawn."

Yu Chenglou frowned strangely: "You've been to Xicheng before?"

Meng Qianqian: "What's it to you?"

Yu Chenglou was roasted all night, but his skin actually got a little thicker, and he wasn't so upset anymore.

"Yes, yes, it's none of my business. I mean, if you had been to West City, Aymuran might have thought of a more subtle way to confuse you."

Meng Qianqian said, "Don't worry, she doesn't know I was here."

"Have you really been here?"

Yu Chenglou was astonished.

The information Aymulan gathered didn't mention this.

The three concealed themselves and observed from the outside for a full half hour, waiting for the guards to change shifts.

The three quickly sneaked into the inn.

Yu Chenglou led the charge, with Lu Yuan bringing up the rear.

The three of them pressed themselves against the wall of the corridor, waiting for the first patrol of guards to pass by.

Yu Chenglou gestured: It should be in the woodshed.

Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan nodded and followed him through the passageway.

Surprisingly, the seemingly unremarkable little inn has a surprisingly rich interior.

The backyard alone is as big as a two-courtyard house.

(End of this chapter)