Chapter 178 (1/2)

Night as calm as water.

Clearspring Village was nearly silent.

With the large temperature changes of the desert, it was cold at night. Few people carried out business at this time.

The weaponry shop, however, was still lit.

The owner leaned against a table drowsily.

The door opened quietly. The owner slowly opened his eyes, then stood up.

Without much to say, the owner put on his cloak and said quietly, “Follow me.”

Long Sasi frowned seeing the owner’s actions. He recalled the girl’s stunning, confident smile. She was that certain he would come?

As the owner led the way, Long Sasi watched the owner’s steps and was shocked. This ordinary looking owner had a sturdy foundation! Since when did such experts appear in Clearspring Village?

The owner led Long Sasi to an ordinary stone dwelling. “I am only responsible for bringing you here,” he said dully, then left.

The door opened and a stocky woman motioned for him to enter. “If you may.”

Long Sasi hesitated only briefly before stepping in.

He was unaware that this step was the first step towards the greatest shift in Youwusali’s history!

Long Sasi followed the stocky woman to a room with a cupboard. She pulled open the cupboard door. A gust of cold air blew flew into their faces.

“My lady is waiting for you down below.” Riya motioned for him to enter.

Without hesitating, he entered. Passing through the long corridor, he arrived at a brightly lit hall.

A long table was set up in the middle of the hall. Sitting at the end of the table was the stunning girl. To her right sat a handsome young man with flame red hair watching him with narrowed eyes. To her left sat a handsome man with violet eyes and silver hair, his expression cold. Behind the girl stood two men with the same appearance, one holding a teapot, the other sizing him up with a curious tilt of his head.

“Please sit.” Qi Aoshuang smiled.

Long Sasi frowned slightly. Seeing this set up, the girl seemed to have predicted he would come. Who exactly was she? She had already investigated him thoroughly. Appearing before him in the desert was no coincidence. She had been looking for him!

Long Sasi sat facing Qi Aoshuang. Xi Shaosi poured a cup of tea for Long Sasi.

“Enjoy the tea.” Qi Aoshuang smiled.

Long Sasi sat down without sitting the tea. Instead, he asked seriously, “What are you planning?”

“To increase your fame, and then reveal your identity in the end. Your status shall be restored.” Qi Aoshuang took another sip of tea.

“How?” Long Sasi frowned.

“You don’t have to do anything. Just eat well, play well, and sleep well.” Qi Aoshuang smiled at Long Sasi. Before he could speak, she continued, “Of course, that is not possible. You will not agree. I will not agree either.”

Long Sasi’s lip twitched. He suddenly felt her personality and appearance did not match.

Xi Shaoqi and Xi Shaosi shared a glance, both seeing sympathy in each other’s gazes. Long Sasi would become another victim of their Divine Princess’s bullying.

“What you need to do now is lead your men to do chivalrous acts, save commoners through fire and water. However, you cannot leave your name. You must wear a red mask whenever you carry our your deeds.” Qi Aoshuang set down her cup.

“Chivalrous acts?” Long Sasi was skeptical, not understanding.

“There are other bandits besides you. You have always taken only a certain amount, only a third of the goods when you rob merchants. But other bandits are not the same. They kill all, steal all.” Qi Aoshuang stroked her chin thoughtfully, a little confused. “But why did you want me? You have always stolen goods, not women.”

Long Sasi revealed a trace of embarrassment.

“Whatever, if you don’t want to say, then you don’t have to. In short, your next step is to appear in times of need.” Because most of Youwusali was desert, it was hard for soldiers to travel. On the other hand, bandits were excellent on horseback. Whenever soldiers chased after bandits, at most they would eat dust, helplessly cursing after the bandits disappearing into the distance.

“Just that?” Long Sasi frowned.

“Yes, that’s all you need to do for now. You will assume a different identity. In the end, when your identity is finally revealed, all eyes will be on you. The people who framed you will confess on their own in front of everyone.” Qi Aoshuang lightly rapped the table. “Remember, you all must wear red masks.”