Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: Chapter 740: Like it or not, I like it! (1/2)
Chapter 740: Chapter 740: Like it or not, I like it!
Zhao Yuanlang nodded approvingly and smiled with satisfaction.
“Good! Our horsemen are already on their way to join us, and they should arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest. All we need to do is get to the wharf and meet up with the soldiers before tomorrow morning.”
Di Yelei’s eyes brightened at this news! He suddenly knelt on one knee and made a solemn vow.
“Lord Father-in-law, rest assured that even if it costs me my life, I will ensure your safety.”
“Good, good! Now get up!”
Zhao Yuanlang happily helped him up, his face beaming with affection.
“I don’t want you to risk your life. You may be ready to do so now, but if you go back, will that little girl Ruyu not seek revenge on me? So, you better make sure to protect yourself first, and leave the rest to them.”
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Shopkeeper Gu felt extremely uneasy.
Zhao Jiong had left, and at the moment, he was leading several thousand men to guard the entrance of the gorge, waiting for the people inside to come out.
At first, he just waited patiently. But as time went on, he grew more and more worried. If it was just the people from the capital city, he wouldn’t be concerned. But if Di Yelei was among them…
The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Di Yelei had been a hunter, and while the gorge might be able to trap the others, it might not be able to trap a hunter…
No, he had to send people in to investigate.
Waiting was always long. Just when Shopkeeper Gu was getting impatient and wanted to rush into the gorge, the scout he had sent inside finally returned.
“Boss Gu, there’s no one inside. Our horsemen chased halfway, only to find that the gorge was blocked by rocks at the end. They couldn’t have possibly passed through the gorge. They must have escaped!”
“Escaped! How did they escape?”
Shopkeeper Gu was covered in cold sweat. He knew Zhao Jiong’s methods all too well and was worried that if he screwed up this mission, he might not keep his head on his shoulders.
“My subordinate and others have investigated carefully. There are traces of people climbing on the side of the gorge. They must have climbed out along the gorge.”
“You fools! If you found out, why didn’t you go after them!”
Shopkeeper Gu flew into a rage, fiercely kicking the messenger, who fell heavily to the ground.
He didn’t bother to check on the messenger and waved to the others behind him: “Don’t just stand there! Hurry up, follow me and chase after them! If you can’t catch up, don’t blame me for sacrificing you all when we face our Master!”
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In the kitchen, the stove’s flames were burning brightly.
Liu Sisi had no smile on her face as she silently cooked the last soup. After pouring the soup into a large bowl, she took off her apron and left the kitchen.
“The cooked dishes are ready, Sect Master. Please sit and enjoy!”