Cultivating Immortality Begins with Selling Oneself

Chapter 238 Flower Picking Thief
It's all her fault.

If she were stronger, she could protect her daughter.

Why did he let his guard down? Why did he think the bad guys wouldn't sneak into the house and harm Shen Mengning? Why didn't he leave Shen Yi with Shen Mengning?

Tears as big as beans slid down her cheeks.

Mrs. Shen blamed herself for being too arrogant.

I always felt that I was safe in the mansion, so I relaxed my vigilance.

But he forgot that the bad guy was hiding in the dark and was racking his brains on how to take Shen Mengning away.

Madam Shen wiped away her tears and said, "Shen Fuyu, I will send someone to check if there is any movement in the Queen's lineage."

Who took Shen Mengning away? There is no answer to this question yet. Instead of complaining about it, it is better to take action as soon as possible to find out the truth and ensure Shen Mengning's safety as soon as possible.

"it is good."

Shen Fuyu nodded and began to circle around Shen Mengning's bed without any fluctuation of spiritual energy.

Instead, there is a scent of peach blossoms.

Shen Fuyu sniffed hard, but the smell was very weak. If Shen Fuyu hadn't been careful, he wouldn't have been able to detect the scent of peach blossoms at all.

"What!? My sister is being held hostage by some bad guy. Who is it? If I knew about this, I would definitely beat his fangs out."

Shen Mengwu's noisy voice came from not far away. She kicked the door open regardless of Li Ma's obstruction.

When her eyes met Mrs. Shen's, Shen Mengwu felt guilty for a moment, but she resolutely ran to Shen Fuyu to see if there were any clues.

Shen Fuyu glanced at Shen Mengwu and then returned his attention to the fragrance of peach blossoms.

Who is it?
If they were from the Queen's lineage, they should be carrying ether, so why would they have the scent of peach blossoms? Shen Fuyu had a bold guess in his mind: perhaps, this kidnapping had nothing to do with the forces of either party.

"Shen Mengwu, are there any gossip or rumors in the city?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Shen suddenly slapped her head.

"Shen Fuyu, a flower-stealing thief has appeared in the city recently. He often kidnaps young girls in the middle of the night. More than 20 girls have disappeared in the city recently. The government is desperately trying to find him."

"Shen Mengning..."

"It shouldn't be the flower thief, right? Flower thieves appear late at night and only kidnap common girls."

After all, the wealthy families were heavily guarded, and it was very difficult for the flower thief to commit the crime.

Shen Fuyu nodded but did not express his opinion.

"Ma'am, please go check first."

"Shen Mengwu and I are going out for a while."

Mrs. Shen gave up her seat and did not stop Shen Fuyu. In Mrs. Shen's mind, Shen Fuyu was reliable and capable, so she felt particularly relieved to hand this matter over to Shen Fuyu.

Before leaving, Shen Fuyu turned around and looked at Mrs. Shen deeply.

"Madam, you must keep the news secret. Shen Mengning's disappearance must not be spread."

Even though the people of the Dayu Dynasty were open-minded and supported women taking imperial examinations, various disputes still arose due to the issue of women's chastity. Now that Shen Mengning was missing and living with a strange man, no one knew what had happened.

If someone with ulterior motives deliberately guided her, Shen Mengning would definitely be instructed.

In order to protect Shen Mengning, the best way is to block the news of Shen Mengning's disappearance.

Mrs. Shen instantly understood Shen Fuyu's meaning and nodded solemnly.

……

teahouse.

The storyteller was in high spirits, and the chattering sound of discussion reached his ears. Shen Fuyu calmly took a sip of tea. Since he had no clue, he might as well start with the flower thief.

just in case……

What if Shen Mengning was taken away by the flower thief?

"The world is in decline. How could a flower thief be so arrogant as to take away virgin girls in the middle of the night? How will the girls live after they return? How will they get married?" "I heard that flower thieves often wear evil ghost masks, and wherever they go, the fragrance of peach blossoms will appear."

"Alas, the girls who were kidnapped by the flower thieves are so pitiful. Everyone must protect their daughters and never let them be kidnapped by the flower thieves."

Shen Fuyu's eyes were fixed on the man with the hooked nose.

Devil mask, peach blossom scent.

When the show was over, the hook-nosed man walked to the corner and Shen Fuyu followed quietly.

"Snapped!"

Shen Fuyu took out a handkerchief and covered the hook-nosed man's mouth.

"I'll ask you an answer."

"If you dare to scream, I can't guarantee your life."

Shen Fuyu was dressed in black and exuded a murderous aura.

In order to save his life, the hook-nosed man nodded quickly.

"How much information do you know about the Flower Thief, and where did you get it from?"

The hook-nosed man said with a bitter face, "I only heard it from others. If you don't believe me, go and ask around."

"Sir, I'm a bachelor, with no women at home. How could I possibly have seen the flower-stealing thief? I heard all this from others. I usually like to go to teahouses to listen to stories and gossip with them, so I learned about the two characteristics of the evil ghost mask and the peach blossom fragrance."

The hooked nose's expression was particularly sincere, and Shen Fuyu looked at the hooked nose carefully.

At this time, Shen Mengwu hid in the corner and nodded quietly to Shen Fuyu.

Shen Fuyu then let go.

The hook-nosed man crawled away, fearing that he would lose his life if he was a second late.

"Shen Fuyu, there are indeed rumors out there that the flower thief wears a devil mask and uses peach blossom scented drugs to knock girls unconscious."

It is almost certain that Shen Mengning was taken away by the flower thief.

Shen Fuyu looked thoughtful. Since the flower thief had been catching civilian girls, why would he take the risk to attack Shen Mengning?
Is there any connection between these two?

Shen Fuyu's mind unconsciously flashed back to a TV drama he had watched before. "Shen Mengwu, go back and tell Madam Shen to investigate the birth dates of the missing girls."

"Or do the girls have anything in common?"

If you want to catch the flower thief, you have to find the common points among the girls to determine who the next target will be.

"Shen Fuyu, should we cooperate with the government?" Shen Mengwu was about to leave when she suddenly remembered that the government was investigating the matter, so she turned back and asked Shen Fuyu.

"We'll find it ourselves."

Shen Fuyu's tone was firm.

It's not just because Shen Fuyu has so many secrets, but also because one needs to be cautious at all times when cooperating with the government.

The most important thing is that Shen Fuyu is not sure what the government is thinking. What if they deliberately publicize the fact that Shen Mengning was arrested? What should he do if Shen Mengning's reputation is in jeopardy?
Out of consideration for Shen Mengning, Shen Fuyu refused to cooperate with the government.

Shen Mengwu didn't think too much about it, but she supported Shen Fuyu's idea.

Shen Fuyu walked aimlessly on the street, she thought, it would be great if the flower thief's target was her.

At least Shen Fuyu can protect himself.

Shen Fuyu took a deep breath and thought of the storage ring that the black-robed old man gave to Shen Mengning.

Now, Shen Mengning is no longer a weak woman who can't even tie a chicken.

His cultivation level is almost catching up with hers.

If anything happens, Shen Mengning will definitely be able to protect herself.

Thinking of this, Shen Fuyu's uneasy mood dissipated a little.

"Really? What's the point of increasing patrols at night? The flower thieves are like loaches. We can't even see their shadows."