Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

Chapter 881: Chapter 723

"Who?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

"My sister."

Yucheng Building clenched his fists and said, "If not for my sister in her hands, how could I have been at her beck and call?"

Seeing Lu Yuan’s face full of suspicion, he continued, "She discovered early on that I was secretly contacting you all, yet I thought I was being discreet. It wasn’t until the Hidden Guard I sent to rescue the Shang Family hostages lost contact with me that I realized things might not be that simple. I didn’t expect her to capture my sister..."

Lu Yuan stared into his eyes: "First, tell me about Chen Long and Si Snake. What’s going on with them?"

Yucheng Building looked at Lu Yuan.

This man is always rational, never swayed by others’ emotions or troubles.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit curious about Lu Yuan.

No, he should feel curious about Meng Qianqian.

What exactly is special about her that the people around her are either rich or noble, and each one is stronger?

Ayimulan is powerful enough; besides being ruthless herself, her advisory group is also invaluable.

However, at this very moment, Yucheng Building felt that the forces Meng Qianqian possessed might indeed qualify to compete with Ayimulan.

Of course, Ayimulan’s odds are still better.

After all, Ayimulan has been planning for years and is the most legendary woman on the prairie.

While Meng Qianqian is just a mere Yin Hu Guard, young and inexperienced.

Yucheng Building took a deep breath, dispelling the distracting thoughts in his mind: "Chen Long and Si Snake fell into a trap."

"Not a ruse?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

For both Chen Long and Si Snake to fall into a trap simultaneously, it must be quite the scheme.

Yucheng Building said, "You don’t quite understand Ayimulan. The confidants she brought to the court are just a few among her many advisers. Do you know how many strong experts she has?"

Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan stared at him, signaling with their eyes for him to continue.

Their expressions were remarkably similar, which was unexpected for Yucheng Building.

Even though they were discussing such a critical matter, an untimely thought uncontrollably popped into his mind—these two... look quite married.

He cleared his throat, returning to the point: "Toghtai is dead. His main disciple Shan Cheng succeeded him, becoming Loulan’s new Great Witch."

He paced a few steps, "Don’t underestimate him; he outshines his master, and his witchcraft is no less than Toghtai’s."

Meng Qianqian said, "So, Chen Long and Si Snake were captured because they fell under his witchcraft?"

Yucheng Building nodded: "I saw them with my own eyes fall under the witchcraft, losing their consciousness. As for the personal items you picked up, they were bait deliberately left by Shan Cheng."

"What about Meng Lang?"

She continued to ask.

Yucheng Building replied, "That kid wasn’t Shan Cheng’s target, so he slipped away in the chaos. I don’t know where he’s gone."

Meng Qianqian snorted: "At least he didn’t drag us down."

Yucheng Building smirked.

Meng Qianqian asked Lu Yuan: "What do you think?"

Lu Yuan said: "There’s no hesitation needed, rescue them."

Meng Qianqian walked toward Yucheng Building.

The sudden approach made Yucheng Building instinctively lean back slightly.

Meng Qianqian said solemnly: "Lead the way."

Yucheng Building paused: "You’re... not worried I might be deceiving you?"

Meng Qianqian said: "That’s not something for you to worry about; we have our own judgments."

Yucheng Building opened his mouth, unable for a moment to think of anything appropriate to say.

"Fine."

He sighed, "Follow me. Let’s be clear; first, rescue my sister, then rescue your people."

"Okay."

Meng Qianqian agreed promptly.

Yucheng Building doubted: "You really mean it."

Meng Qianqian nodded: "Naturally."

She agreed so quickly that the basketful of persuasion he had prepared instantly became useless.

He was stunned for a moment: "You... aren’t planning to..."

Meng Qianqian said calmly: "Whatever I plan, it’s irrelevant, Yucheng Building, you have no choice."

Yucheng Building was speechless.

After a while, he whispered: "Okay, I’ll take you there. If you win, I’ll help you get away; if you lose, I’ll betray you."

"Okay."

Meng Qianqian agreed once more without hesitation.

Yucheng Building gave her a deep glance.

He could tell she genuinely didn’t care that he might betray them for self-preservation.

Is she so confident she can save everyone, or does she care not at all about losing him as an ally?

He suddenly realized that the more he interacted with her, the less he understood her.

The last person who gave him such a feeling was Ayimulan.

Meng Qianqian glanced at him: "Still dawdling? Don’t you want to save your sister?"

Yucheng Building hesitated and asked: "You’re also going? Aren’t you afraid—"

Meng Qianqian coldly said: "Yucheng Building, know your place. We’re only cooperating temporarily; how I handle things doesn’t require your concern."

Yucheng Building withdrew his gaze from her pregnant belly: "Alright, let’s go. If we’re fast enough, we should be able to catch them before they leave West City—ugh—"

Before he finished speaking, Lu Yuan grabbed him single-handedly and tossed him into the night without mercy.

"Ugh—ugh—"

Half an hour later, Yucheng Building was clutching the tree trunk, retching repeatedly.

On the journey, he had vomited countless times, even bile.

Who would have thought that he, a dignified expert from Qiuci, would one day find himself suffering from Qinggong nausea?

"Ugh—"

His knees hit the ground as he retched until dizzy.

Between him and that woman, who really was the pregnant one...

Meng Qianqian: "Useless."

Yucheng Building: "..."

In this desolate place without a village or inn in sight, after walking another two miles, they finally saw a small inn near the official road.

Yucheng Building whispered: "This inn is a resting spot for the people of Loulan. If they don’t plan to travel overnight, they should stay here for the night."

Meng Qianqian said: "They won’t travel; they’ll leave by dawn."

Yucheng Building raised his brows strangely: "Have you been to West City?"

Meng Qianqian: "What’s it to you?"

After being nagged all night, Yucheng Building’s face unexpectedly thickened, feeling less uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright, none of my business. I mean, if you’ve been to West City, maybe Ayimulan will use more discreet means to fool you."

Meng Qianqian said: "Don’t worry, she doesn’t know I came."

"You’ve really been here?"

Yucheng Building was shocked.

The information Ayimulan investigated didn’t mention this at all.

Three people hid themselves, observing outside for half an hour, understanding the rotation process of the guards.