pertwk Chapter 2317 The Thought of Retiring at the Peak
Chapter 2317 The Thought of Retiring at the Peak
Chapter 2317 The Thought of Retiring at the Peak
And that red thread was cut by Mu Ren, it has nothing to do with her, right? Ye Zhao, as the eyes and ears of the gods, saw it clearly and carefully from the side, right?
Ye Zhao said the robbers were Mou people, so it was probably not unfounded. It's just that I don't know if the Heavenly Palace wanted to lure out these Mou people by using her as bait.
Mei Wu Niang's strategy, though risky, was very successful.
The dagger she used to attack the bandit leader came from the Nine Nether Emperor. Once the bandit leader had the dagger, he could see the red thread on her body. She could then use words to trick him into cutting the red thread, thus transferring the consequences of angering the gods onto him.
And just as she was about to reveal the Heavenly Palace's major secret to Mu Ren, the red thread was cut at this moment, and the gods could no longer track Tong Yiyi. Once Mu Ren was free from Ye Zhao's surveillance, they would not be able to figure out whether Tong Yiyi had actually leaked the secret.
How can this be!
Therefore, Ye Zhao, who had previously watched her being kidnapped with indifference, now had no choice but to take action after receiving orders from the gods.
However, that guy surnamed Ye was no good either; he tried to kill her the second time.
Mei Wu Niang inadvertently forgot that the best way to prevent the Heavenly Palace's major secrets from being leaked is still to kill them to silence them.
Fortunately, she managed to escape while the two tigers were fighting. The pre-planned scheme had succeeded.
Whether Ye Zhao wins or Mu Ren wins, it has nothing to do with her anymore. Goodbye, you two.
Mei Wuniang used her movement technique to run twenty miles, and there was a town ahead. She couldn't help but vomit blood twice more—after all, her injuries were quite serious.
She had no choice but to find a cave, first stuff two pills into her mouth, then change into coarse cloth clothes and wrap her head with a cloth.
She had observed it beforehand; it was the attire of a local woman.
Then she took out a soft leather mask and carefully put it on.
After putting it on, she looked like an ordinary peasant woman with a sallow complexion, droopy eyelids, and swollen lower eyelids. She once again exerted her energy to lower her shoulders, her joints cracking, and she herself seemed to shorten her height by a head, her shoulders slumped, her back slightly arched, and her head jutting forward.
This figure has absolutely no connection to "Tong Yiyi".
Her face was actually a bit rough and couldn't withstand close touch, but this kind of appearance and spirit of peasant women was very common in the surrounding villages and counties, and there was nothing memorable about them. People simply couldn't be bothered to look at them.
After this incident, Mei Wuniang no longer intends to return to the Heavenly Palace, but she certainly cannot walk in the outside world in her original form.
Her beauty was too conspicuous; even if it didn't attract the attention of the Heavenly Palace, it would still bring unnecessary trouble.
Then she took out paper and pen, wrote down the newly acquired important intelligence in code, sealed it, and delivered it to the nearest village, Tuoxiang.
In other countries, post stations were used to transport official documents. If ordinary people wanted to send letters to relatives and friends far away, they could only rely on caravans, which did not guarantee safety or timeliness. However, Bekaa's postal system was particularly advanced. Whether people wanted to send letters or small items of local specialties, they could go to the post station to entrust a special mail truck.
Even in a small place like Tuoxiang, there are collection points in the market.
Mei Wu Niang even paid extra for express delivery, and a flock of blackbirds would carry these express deliveries over when they flew south.
After mailing the letter, she felt much better. She then went to a small inn, washed off the dust, and ordered a large bowl of braised noodles with egg and persimmon.
You need to eat your fill first so you have the energy to recover and heal.
It was a huge bowl, and she slurped the noodles up loud, since she had no regard for appearances anymore.
Mei Wu Niang never told anyone that she loved slurping noodles, but in the Heavenly Palace she could only eat them in small bites to maintain the etiquette of a first-class maid.
To hell with Heaven.
Grandma doesn't need to go back anymore!
She raised her hand and asked the waiter for a whole clove of pickled garlic.
This is a magical ingredient with a unique flavor, but without the spiciness of garlic cloves. It's a common side dish around Lingxu City, as sugar and honey are the most common seasonings here. However, more than twenty years ago in the Gold Plains, only wealthy families could afford sugar.
Her father, a former high-ranking official in the country, loved sweets, and she followed in his footsteps.
Mei Wu Niang ate three mouthfuls of noodles and a bite of pickled garlic, and soon her body warmed up and she felt energetic again.
She poked at the noodles with her chopsticks, suddenly wondering what the Nine Nether Emperor's expression would be if he learned of these important pieces of information.
That man always appeared calm and composed, as if he had everything under control. Mei Wu Niang was already tired of his attitude.
Surely a series of bombshell announcements will elicit some different reactions from him?
Thinking of this, Mei Wuniang wanted to laugh, but couldn't help feeling a little smug.
How can Jiuyou thank her for uncovering such a shocking secret?
If she doesn't put on a good show then, she won't be Mei Wu Niang.
Just then, a small white cat with yellow eyes appeared out of nowhere. It was dirty and skinny, looking like it could be blown over by a gust of wind. Its right hind leg was also lame. It meowed at her.
Mei Wu Niang picked out the egg and shredded meat from the noodles and threw them on the ground for the cat. The cat ate them greedily, whimpering incessantly.
This kitten looks just like her when she was little.
Mei Wu Niang wondered what she should do after finishing her mission in the Heavenly Palace.
Hmm, retirement?
Her seven-year career as a spy was filled with constant tension and walking on thin ice. Although she enjoyed it, she was also somewhat tired and fed up with it.
In particular, she didn't like Tong Yiyi's personality, as it offered too little room for her to shine. Even if she had to play a double role, she still wanted to showcase her talents.
Should she return to Cangyan and live a secluded life, like before Jiuyou found her, living the life of an ordinary person? During the years she was away on missions, her businesses in Cangyan were managed by dedicated staff, and it seemed she had made quite a bit of money. If she went back, she could be a lavish businesswoman, living a life of extravagance and luxury in peace.
Once she gets tired of the mundane world, she can always go out and cause trouble again.
Cang Yan and Mu Guo, and so many other rich young men are waiting to be deceived by her.
She stroked the cat's head that had come closer and smiled.
Oh, and if she gets too bored, she can get a cat.
……
Before we knew it, the night had deepened.
After completing three small cycles of breathing exercises, Mei Wuniang felt her internal injuries had healed considerably, and her body felt lighter. Seven or eight years ago, she wouldn't have dared to imagine that she could achieve what she has today.
However, as soon as she opened her eyes, she threw a punch that pushed the door open, but then jumped towards the window in the opposite direction.
The protective barrier she placed on the roof before entering meditation was activated, indicating that someone was quietly approaching!
Mei Wu Niang also wanted to use her earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape) technique, but unfortunately she couldn't—it seemed that a barrier preventing escape had been set up outside.
Her movements were quick and light, proving that her years of hard work and practice had paid off.
However, Mei Wu Niang quickly turned back into the house from the doorway, followed by two people—
She was forced in; a knife was held to her neck.
There were many more figures outside, and the entire inn was surrounded.
Before Mei Wuniang could speak, the other party spoke first:
"Miss Tong is a beauty of unparalleled grace and charm, why bother to hide it with such an ugly mask?"
(End of this chapter)