Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

Chapter 879: Chapter 722:

This is undoubtedly the best news in recent days.

Chen Long and Meng Lang first went to West City with the intention to rescue people from the hands of the Loulan Queen this morning.

Unfortunately, since their last farewell in the Capital City, Yucheng Building seemed to have vanished into thin air. No matter how Chen Long searched for him, there was no trace.

At one point, Chen Long thought he had been tricked by the guy and vowed to take his head the next time they met...

"Is it really Yucheng Building’s handwriting? Could someone be imitating his writing?"

He asked.

Meng Qianqian handed the note to Lu Yuan.

After Lu Yuan took a look, he confidently said, "It’s his."

Meng Qianqian’s expression relaxed, "It seems there’s no mistake."

Chen Long instinctively wanted to refute, but at the thought that Lu Yuan was the Champion Scholar and a favored pupil of Lin Ji, he swallowed his words.

"Could it be a trap?"

He asked vigilantly.

Si Snake looked at him, "You’ve become more cautious than before."

Chen Long said, "It’s not caution, it’s not wanting to waste unnecessary effort."

Despite saying so, the group clearly sensed that after entering West City, Chen Long had lost some of his killing aura and decisiveness, and had become more cautious.

"I’ll go scout the route."

Chen Long said.

"I will go with you."

Si Snake said.

Chen Long said coolly, "No need, you stay, taking Meng Lang is enough."

Meng Lang pushed open the door with a clatter, tears of excitement in his eyes, "Master, you finally realize how useful I am, right?"

Chen Long mercilessly said, "Your martial arts are too weak; staying won’t protect anyone."

Meng Lang’s smile froze.

Interestingly, as soon as Chen Long and Meng Lang left, a cold arrow shot into the room, with another note on its tip.

It was also Yucheng Building’s handwriting.

But this note was much more hastily written: "Don’t go! It’s a trap!"

Meng Qianqian frowned, "What’s the situation? First it said he was found, and then it’s a trap..."

Lu Yuan paused and said, "Either he was deceived by someone, or someone threatened him. I can only think of these two possibilities, but in either case, a trap awaits Chen Long and Si Snake."

Meng Qianqian clenched the paper ball tightly, "Could it be Ayimulan’s handiwork?"

Lu Yuan said, "Hard to say, I’ll have Yu Zichuan look for someone."

Meng Qianqian thought for a moment and said, "Yu Zichuan can’t catch up with my brother and Si Snake, only you can go."

Lu Yuan said, "But in doing so, it might just be a luring the tiger away from the mountain strategy. If the first secret letter might be fake, how can we guarantee that this one is real? The best way is to stay put, or, go all out together."

Dispersing forces and defeating them one by one — if that’s the opponent’s plan, Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan would do best not to act separately.

The inn was no longer a safe place, staying might not ensure safety.

"Stay by my side."

Lu Yuan said.

This decision seemed risky, but it was the best way to protect her at the moment.

Meng Qianqian shook her head, "I don’t need anyone to protect me, I can protect myself."

"Alright."

Lu Yuan respected her decision and trusted her capabilities.

Meng Qianqian woke up Tan’er, instructing her to keep watch with Yu Zichuan and Cui Hu. If anything went wrong, they must immediately evacuate with Zong Zhengxi, Zhou Nanyan, and Yao Qingluan.

Before leaving, she handed Cui Hu a map.

"If something happens, hide here."

This was a small house that her father bought for her mother back in the day, where the couple would occasionally spend some time.

Since tensions rose with the Western Regions, the small house had been unused.

Meng Qianqian remembered there was a secret room in the East Wing that could be used as a hiding place.

"Yes."

Cui Hu accepted the map, "Young Madam, the Loulan people are deceitful and cunning, please be careful."

Meng Qianqian nodded, "We will."

Tan’er clung to her arm, "Sister, let me go too!"

Meng Qianqian said earnestly, "Your task is very important. Without you, the Empress, Yan’er, and Ban Xia cannot safely evacuate."

Tan’er thought Meng Qianqian’s words made sense and readily agreed, "Understood! Leave it to me!"

Meng Qianqian also said to Tan’er, "Additionally, there’s an even more important task for you, don’t tell anyone."

Curiously, Tan’er asked, "Not even Yu Zichuan and Ban Xia?"

Meng Qianqian nodded seriously, "That’s right, don’t tell."

Tan’er rubbed her hands excitedly, "What kind of secret is it?"

...

The moon was dark, the wind high.

Lu Yuan used Qinggong, carrying Meng Qianqian, flying over the rooftops of West City.

These days, he practiced diligently every day, improving significantly since arriving at Liang Country. If compared with Chen Long again, Meng Qianqian suspected her brother might not be able to catch up to him.

Lu Yuan stopped at a fork in the road.

"I remember the house drawn on the first note is nearby."