His entire family perished in battle; he rose from the ashes to conquer the world.

To make a profit-driven murderer and plunderer relinquish his ill-gotten gains.

This is tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.

If you agree too readily, Wang Mazi will become suspicious once he realizes what's going on. In that case, forget about going to Black Cloud Village; you might even alert the enemy.

Secondly, Mu Yuan didn't know whether Wang Mazi's words were true or false.

He wouldn't easily try something with such high potential risks, regardless of whether it's true or not.

"So our plan has failed?"

Lin Xueshang asked cautiously.

"It's probably impossible to get Wang Mazi to lead the way; we'll have to find another way," Mu Yuan sighed.

Black Cloud Village is located deep in the mountains and forests, making it extremely difficult to find.

Furthermore, Black Cloud Village also sent Wang Mazi to infiltrate Diancheng to gather intelligence.

This is sufficient to show.

The Black Cloud Village is extremely vigilant.

A large band of bandits, deeply hidden and highly vigilant, composed of wanted criminals and deserters from the Dian Kingdom, is a potential threat that cannot be ignored.

Mu Yuan also realized that this was not just about avenging Lin Xueshang, but also about eradicating Black Cloud Village.

Otherwise, it will always be a major scourge to the southwestern border.

Just as Mu Yuan was walking and pondering, Lin Xueshang suddenly spoke:

"Someone is following us!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yuan instinctively wanted to turn around and look.

Lin Xueshang quickly stopped him:

"Don't look back!"

Mu Yuan asked curiously, "Who is following us?"

"Wang Mazi," Lin Xueshang replied.

Just now, when Mu Yuan was pondering, Lin Xueshang glanced back unintentionally and caught Wang Mazi sneaking behind her out of the corner of her eye.

"Oh? It's him?" Mu Yuan's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

"Why do you look so happy?" Lin Xueshang asked, puzzled. Mu Yuan should be cautious and try to shake off the person who was following him, but he seemed quite happy to be followed.

Mu Yuan's smile grew even more amused: "I couldn't find any other way, but now that he's following us, isn't that the solution?"

"What method?" Lin Xueshang asked curiously.

"Lead the snake out of its hole!"

Mu Yuan smiled mysteriously.

"Luring the snake out of its hole?" Lin Xueshang felt a mix of curiosity and doubt.

"Let him follow us, just pretend we didn't find out. I'll explain to you when we get back." Mu Yuan strode towards the inn.

And not far behind.

Wang Mazi dodged left and right, following Mu Yuan closely.

At that moment, he was completely unaware that he had been discovered.

Wang Mazi's purpose in following Mu Yuan was simple: to find that exceptionally beautiful woman, steal her away, and then present her to the gang leader in exchange for a chance to leave and stay in Black Cloud Village.

Little did he know, Mu Yuan had already been aware of his every move.

Back at Yunlai Inn.

Mu Yuan called all his entourage into the room.

And then I told them about the next steps in detail.

After listening to Mu Yuan's plan, Qin Hongxiu first nodded in agreement, but then she frowned: "It's a good idea, but where are we going to find a stunning beauty?"

Mu Yuan didn't say anything about Qin Hongxiu's concerns, but just looked at her with a smile.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Qin Hongxiu was still in a daze, her face full of confusion.

Lin Xueshang noticed something amiss from Mu Yuan's behavior, walked over to Qin Hongxiu, and whispered a few words in her ear.

Qin Hongxiu immediately lost her composure.

"You want me to pretend to be a stunning beauty?"

"There are only the two of you women here. Sixth Sister-in-law went to Shili Shop with me, so she can't have any other identity. Now only you can pretend to be the most beautiful woman!" Mu Yuan said with a smile.

Qin Hongxiu's beauty was comparable to Lin Xueshang's.

Lin Xueshang is a cool and aloof beauty, while Qin Hongxiu comes from a military family and has the imposing presence of a scion of a military family.

In addition, she has an absolutely stunning appearance.

It inspires a desire to conquer.

"No, no." Qin Hongxiu waved her hands repeatedly in refusal.

Born into a military family, she had been practicing martial arts since childhood. A truly beautiful woman must possess a womanly charm in every smile and gesture.

This is like asking someone who is skilled with swords and spears to learn embroidery.

Completely out of place.

"Sister-in-law, don't you want to avenge Sixth Sister-in-law?" Seeing that Qin Hongxiu refused to agree, Mu Yuan resorted to moral blackmail.

Looking at Lin Xueshang beside her, Qin Hongxiu looked conflicted.

Firstly, she was afraid of messing things up.

Secondly, she comes from a military family and has been working in the military for many years, which has subtly changed her lifestyle.

Now she's being made to act like a girl, all delicate and weak, trying to evoke pity.

She was really embarrassed.

"Then...I'll give it a try."

In order to avenge Lin Xueshang and find the location of Black Cloud Village, Qin Hongxiu gritted her teeth and finally agreed.

That same day, Mu Yuan asked Lin Xueshang to go to the city to buy some brightly colored women's clothing.

Qin Hongxiu's attire varies depending on whether she is in the military or in private. She wears full armor.

Now, dressed in a brightly colored women's outfit and with light rouge on her face, although her heroic spirit is gone, her feminine beauty shines through.

"Sister-in-law, I never expected you to look so beautiful in this outfit."

Lin Xueshang's eyes held both envy and a hint of jealousy.

She herself was a rare beauty, but now, looking at Qin Hongxiu after her transformation, whose beauty surpassed her own, it would be hypocritical to say she wasn't jealous.

Qin Hongxiu felt a little embarrassed by the praise, and for the first time, a shy expression appeared on her face:

"This outfit... I feel like something's off about it."

To prevent Qin Hongxiu from dwelling on what to wear, Mu Yuan quickly changed the subject: "We don't have much time left, let's stick to the plan. Sister-in-law, I'll trouble you to wear this outfit and go for a walk outside."

At this point, Mu Yuan looked at Lin Xueshang again:

"Sixth Sister-in-law, you're responsible for staying by Eldest Sister-in-law's side and protecting her."

Although Qin Hongxiu felt embarrassed, in order for the plan to proceed smoothly, she could only follow Mu Yuan's instructions, leave the room, and go outside the inn.

Outside Yunlai Inn.

Wang Mazi hid not far away, his eyes fixed on the entrance of the inn.

Just as he was beginning to feel less troubled after observing for a long time.

But then a woman walked out of the inn.

The woman's eyebrows were like crescent moons, lively and delicate; her lips were as soft as flower petals; her shoulders were sculpted; her waist was slender; and her gait was light and graceful.

Wang Mazi stared wide-eyed.

Looking behind the woman, there was another person following her, none other than Lin Xueshang, whom she had seen before.

"It really is true!"

Wang Mazi was overjoyed. If he could steal such a beautiful woman and present her to the chief, he could definitely stay in Black Cloud Village and live a life of luxury.

This moment.

Wang Mazi made up his mind to take action tonight.

That night.

Dressed in black night clothes, Wang Mazi sneaked into the Yunlai Inn under the cover of night, intending to silently abduct the stunning beauty he had seen during the day.

Little did he know, he had unknowingly fallen into the trap set by Mu Yuan.