Chapter 537 - Stir up Trouble (1/2)

Once Lin Mengya associated the incident with Bloody Mary, she became reticent.

Lin Mengya would not have made such a mental connection if not for Xiu’s comment on Sumei’s pale countenance and the subtle scent of blood on her body that could not be detected by common people.

Moreover, from the time Xiu was abducted, the events that followed seemed to be connected to each other.

Lin Mengya could almost see a long dark chain connecting them.

Be it when they met the groups of businessmen along the way or when they met with those pursuing their lives, or even the bandits who captured Long Tianyu and gave him the Immortal Powder.

At this moment, Lin Mengya was certain that these people were accomplices with each other.

Even when Sumei was only a chess piece, they were able to fully exploit her.

What more those girls whom they had invested and groomed so meticulously?

Lin Mengya could hardly imagine how those girls had been groomed using such a twisted method.

Perhaps every one of them would become a weapon that created much trouble, just like Qinghu.

“Unfortunately, we’re being trapped here for now and it’s hard for us to turn the situation around. If we can get out of here, those people would not dare to be so audacious.”

Zuo Qiuyu sighed with regret, not knowing that his words served as a reminder to Lin Mengya and Long Tianyu.

True, they had been trapped here not merely because the elders of the Pavilion of Herbs wanted to make things difficult for Zuo Qiuyu so that he would lose the qualification to succeed the Chief Elder.

More importantly, without their obstruction, those people creating trouble in the old capital became even more savage.

“So I see. They had been calculating and expecting a favorable outcome. Say no more. It was all because those people were backing up Nan Rui and his gang so much so that they had the audacity to lay their hands on the Chief Elder and Mr. Yuan. Snort, I suppose they were not only trying to overturn the Pavilion of Herbs.”

Lin Mengya’s expression was cold as she snorted. However, there was no anxiety in her eyes.

“Let’s get out quickly, lest the situation changes for the worse if we delay.”

Long Tianyu said with a deep voice. He always had a premonition of what was going to happen.

While the old capital appeared to be restful as of now, there were dark and unknown undercurrents that might whip up a huge storm.

“There’s no need to do that. There will naturally be someone outside who would act. Let’s not get too anxious. Since we’ve already entered here, we have to check on them. Otherwise, those old bastards will become very complacent.”

When they saw that Lin Mengya appeared to have a well-thought-out plan, Long Tianyu and Zuo Qiuyu were rather puzzled.

Lin Mengya had not asked for any manpower and she barely left her accommodation when they were out and about.

From her tone, they could tell that she ought to have secretly planted one of her agents among them.

How strange! When did this lass do that?”

“Alright, stop your wild guessing. The answer to the riddle will be revealed in due time. Whoever tries to play games with me will suffer sooner or later. We have been enjoying such quiet times for days and it’s time for some excitement. Xiu, can you do me a favor?”

Xiu, who deemed herself as rather useless, hated herself for not sending men to follow those guys.

She was therefore elated when she heard the princess’s request for a favor.

“Rest assured, Elder Sister. I’ll complete the task perfectly!”

Xiu beat her chest as a guarantee and Lin Mengya responded with a gentle smile. Thereafter, she whispered something into Xiu’s ear.

Xiu’s eyes darted and her lips curled up into an evil smile.

“No problem, I assure you I’ll complete the mission!”

Xiu blinked at Lin Mengya, indicating that only the two of them understood each other.

Lin Mengya looked on as Xiu exited the room in a few quick steps and she narrowed her eyes.

“What scheme are you planning now?”

It should be noted that even Zuo Qiuyu and Long Tianyu felt the creeps when they see Lin Mengya smiling in this way.

This lass always had something up her sleeve. They would be thankful if she behaved herself on normal days.

Once she stirred up a commotion, the entire Pavilion of Herbs would be turned upside down.

“Just watch. Xiu will complete the mission beautifully. Rest assured that in a while, they will treat us like honorable guests.”

As Lin Mengya spoke with conviction, Zuo Qiuyu and Long Tianyu exchanged looks and wondered what she was up to again.

Xiu had just left and soon, a cry of agony echoed from outside.

If they guessed correctly, the voice came from the disciples guarding outside the entrance.

In an unhurried manner, Lin Mengya led Long Tianyu and Zuo Qiuyu to the spot where the incident happened.

At this moment, an innocent-looking Xiu was confronting a group of disciples outside the entrance.

Sitting on her delicate hands was a purple poisonous scorpion. It stayed very still on her hand.

At Xiu’s feet were lying two disciples who appeared to have fainted.