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Chapter 397 Didn't sleep well

Zhu Zhanlei couldn't forget "that matter"!
I also feel that I am afraid I am not capable of taking revenge, and I can only rely on you, Master Dafu.

Xu Yuan watched from behind, and seeing Dafu nodding as he ate, he had a bad feeling...

Could this silly goose really agree to help Zhu Zhanlei peck people?
The meal prepared by the villagers was intended for the six of them.

As a result, Daifuku ate it all.

My belly was so full it was round and swollen, and it swayed even more when I walked.

Those two legs seemed unable to support the heavy body.

The others, of course, could only eat dry rations.

Two tents, Gao Wanli hesitated: Should I go into the village to stay for the night?
I'm just a sixth-rate craftsman, what am I afraid of from a mere village?
But when I thought of what Xu Yuan said... my feelings became complicated.

I've been having a run of bad luck lately and haven't had a chance to meet with my male favorites in a long time.

After she arrived in Champa, one bad thing after another happened, and she didn't even have time to bring over her favorite male lovers.

I've been thirsting for so long.

But I'm also worried that the villagers are having too much fun...

Despite her inner turmoil, Gao Wanli still went into the tent.

Then a strong smell of foot odor hit me—

Those three idiots from the Mountain and River Division use these petty tricks to annoy Gao Wanli.

They wouldn't dare to actually confront Gao Wanli head-on.

But a little annoyance or prank will surely satisfy Lord Xu in secret.

Lord Xu will never forget the benefits we gained in the mountains.

Gao Wanli withdrew without hesitation and followed Zhang Sanba, saying, "Old man, please wait. I'll be staying in the village tonight."

Zhang San's father, puffing on his pipe, said with a strange expression, "Since you're staying in the village, no matter how high your rank is, you have to follow the rules of our village."

"Of course."

The night passed by in a hurry.

Gao Wanli was confused, as she slept very soundly.

No one came to "bother" him at night.

"How could this be?!" Gao Wanli felt a deep emptiness in her heart.

I slept well last night, but then I didn't sleep well again.

Lord Xu only recounted his first experience of spending the night in the village.

However, they did not explain in detail that as long as you paid the full amount of money for lodging according to the village rules, there would be no other problems.

Gao Wanli told Zhang San's father that she would abide by the village rules.

Of course, nothing else will happen.

Moreover, she was, after all, the deputy head of law enforcement, so no matter how arrogant Wang Xiangcun was, he wouldn't dare to really do anything to her.

Old Bai was already prepared, carrying a wood-chopping knife, a bow and arrows, and a bag of special "dry rations" for mountain runners.

“Let’s go,” said Old Man Bai. “I know Gao Guanzi is in the mountains, in several places he’s staying. Let’s go and find him one by one.”

On the way, Xu Yuan unusually took the initiative to speak to Gao Wanli: "Lord Gao, were you present when the Crown Princess was killed?"

Gao Wanli replied in a deep voice, "Yes."

"Could you tell us what happened? So we... can be prepared."

Gao Wanli didn't want to talk about it, or even recall that experience.

She often has nightmares, and in her dreams she goes back to that moment!
Then I woke up in a cold sweat.

But Zhu Zhanlei and the others were looking at her intently.

As bait, everyone was very concerned about how the Crown Princess died.

What terrifying methods did that villain who secretly practiced the Dragon Transformation Technique possess?

Gao Wanli could only speak slowly.

Everyone's face turned pale.

Especially Zhu Zhanlei.

"That evil spirit that killed the Crown Princess and Seventeenth Uncle... is probably more than a fourth-rate being!"

Zhu Zhanlei was even more frightened—this was exactly the effect Lord Xu wanted.

On the way thereafter, Zhu Zhanlei remained absent-minded.

They no longer possess the same arrogance they had yesterday, wielding the "Dragon's Disease" to wreak havoc.

At noon, Old Bai led everyone to one of Gao Guanzi's shacks. After inspecting it, he shook his head helplessly: "Old Gao hasn't been here for a long time."

After a quick lunch, everyone continued following Old Man Bai to the next location.

It passes by a large lake.

On the distant hillside, they saw the lake water was blood red!
There was no living creature in the air above or around the lake.

That area fell into a state of utter silence.

Xu Yuan estimated that the evil spirits in the lake were probably no less powerful than the Ancient Corpse Empress.

Although they were far apart, everyone subconsciously held their breath and didn't dare to breathe too loudly.

After walking past, Xu Yuan said, "I'm going to use the restroom."

Zhu Zhanlei hurriedly followed, saying, "I'll go too."

Even relieving oneself in Ghost Mountain requires careful attention.

The two arrived behind a large tree. Xu Yuan carefully examined it with his "Fate Gazing" technique to make sure there were no evil spirits before he began to release the water.

Zhu Zhanlei stood next to him, looked down and immediately exclaimed approvingly, "Brother Xu, you're so strong..."

Xu Yuan glanced at him sideways: "That flattery is really a bit too forced! Just tell me what you need from me."

Zhu Zhanlei chuckled dryly: "As expected, you can't hide anything from the wise Brother Xu!"

"Still stiff."

Zhu Zhanlei scratched his head and whispered, "Help!"

Xu Yuan looked puzzled: "What do you mean?"

"Me!" Zhu Zhanlei pointed to his face: "I am Fu Yuhuan now, and I am that villain's biggest target."

According to Gao Wanli, that villain colluded with a great evil spirit in the mountains, and the two fourth-rate members of the Fu family probably can't protect me!

Besides, you know the Fu family's temperament better than I do.

If Fu Songyu and Fu Baizhou saw it, they would know that the evil spirit was too terrifying and they couldn't defeat it. They would definitely abandon us without hesitation and run away!

"I'm the only one who can't escape!"

He patted his chest, implying that he had a "dragon's ailment".

Xu Yuan frowned: "Then what can we do?"

Zhu Zhanlei cried out, "Brother Xu! My dear Brother Xu, please help me think of a way, I don't want to die!"

Xu Yuan snorted and said, "Actually, it's simple. If that villain really shows up, just remove the Dragon's Bane and hand him over, right?"

Zhu Zhanlei: "I can't get it off. This artifact belongs to Xu Miaozhi. She only told me how to use it, but not how to take it off."

Xu Yuan frowned.

This is actually quite troublesome.

Even if she manages to persuade the Ancient Corpse Empress to cooperate with her in staging a play to capture Zhu Zhanlei and find a way to remove the Dragon Plague from him—what will happen to Zhu Zhanlei?
We can't really kill him, can we?

Xu Yuan's mind raced: Wasn't there a craftsman right in front of him? Let her think of a solution.

Xu Yuan discussed the matter with Zhu Zhanlei in a low voice.

Zhu Zhanlei nodded repeatedly: "I'll do whatever you say, I'll listen to you."

The two returned from behind the tree.

Zhu Zhanlei then said to Gao Wanli, "Does Lady Gao want to live?"

Gao Wanli gave him a cold glance: "What do you mean?"

Zhu Zhanlei tore open a gap in his collar, revealing the dark muscles and tendons of the dragon's disease inside.

"I can't take this off. If those villains come, I'll be their first target. If I can't escape, I'll hold you tight!"

Gao Wanli exploded on the spot: "What do you mean? It's not like I'm the one who caused you to end up like this!"

“But only you can help me,” Zhu Zhanlei said. “If you help me take this off, when that villain comes, I’ll just throw the Dragon’s Bane at him. Everyone will scatter and run away, greatly increasing our chances of survival. It will also benefit you.”

Gao Wanli sneered: "Dream on!"

Zhu Zhanlei said, "With this thing on me, I'm a sixth-rate cultivator, and my physical strength is comparable to that of a martial arts practitioner. You're just a craftsman; if I drag you down with me, you won't escape!"

As Zhu Zhanlei spoke, he suddenly made a move and firmly grabbed Gao Wanli's neck.

Then he let go and said, "I told you to run first, now you can try again."

Gao Wanli was dumbfounded: "You, you, you—shameless!"

"I just want to live."

(End of this chapter)