Chapter 1071: At most, destruction of good and bad alike (2/2)

Xu Donglin had gone off to hunt for Ye Xiao, leaving Baili Mingxiang to take care of Chu Xifeng. Long Feiye had issued orders for Chu Xifeng to join them in Three-Way Black Market after his recovery. Since there had been no progress on Chu Tianyin’s side, Long Feiye’s group skipped stopping by the Western Zhou capital and went straight to the black markets. He had ordered Baili Yuanlong ahead of time to prepare for the northern expedition and await orders with his deputy generals at the black market. They would meet with the Di Clan troops to discuss specific plans.[4] Tang Li had made arrangements with the Di Clan as well and was waiting for everyone to show up before starting the plan. However, Long Feyie’s group received a piece of bad news while they were still on the road.

Ning Nuo had delivered Bai Yuqiao a letter that had gone unanswered for more than half a month! It was usual for these secret missives to be delayed since Bai Yuqiao didn’t have it easy with the post, but the delays had never last longer than 10 days at most. Both Ning Nuo and Tang Li suspected that something had happened over at Tiger’s Prison!

The news stunned everyone. What could happen there? The only reason was that Bai Yuqiao had been exposed. Although that wouldn’t affect the big picture, it was a matter of life and death for the hostages, especially Ning Cheng!

Han Yunxi wanted to switch to horseback and rush over, and Long Feiye didn’t object since they’d already been resting for a few days. However, the shadow guards had hardly prepared the mounts when Gu Qishao suddenly had a stomachache that couldn’t find relief unless he was lying flat on his back. Both Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue examined him, but couldn’t find any cause from poison or disease. Gu Qishao was lost as well: what was wrong with him?

If a doctor like Gu Beiyue wasn’t present, Long Feiye and Han Yunxi might have suspected Gu Qishao of faking it. How he could have chosen to hurt now of all times?

“You really can’t find a medical cause?” Long Feiye asked.

“I’m afraid it must be related to his physique, so it’ll need more observation. Let’s keep riding the carriages, it’s only a day or two’s difference,” Gu Beiyue muttered back.

Although their travel plans were still under wraps, it was better to be prudent and keep everyone close together. If Bai Yanqing suddenly popped out, only Gu Qishao could guarantee their absolute safety. Long Feiye didn’t hesitate and had the shadow guards change back to carriages before they headed on. Gu Qishao felt gradually better while lying in the carriage, but as soon as he sat up, the pain came back, leaving him sprawled on his back. Gu Beiyue guarded by his side. Seeing him so gloomy, his eyes took on a crafty glint before he looked outside the window with a soundless smile.[5]

Han Yunxi’s group fretted the whole way back while Tang Li and Ning Nuo were panicking in town. Tang Li was on the brink of losing it as he considered going to Tiger’s Prison solo multiple times. Fortunately, the shadow guards were on guard and held him back. In the end, they had to lock him up in his rooms. It was long past Ning Jing’s birthdate, but he still had no idea whether she and the child were alive and well. He knew nothing about anything at Tiger’s Prison! How could he stay calm?!

Now he was thoroughly regretting looking after the big picture and acting “sensible!” He had slapped himself countless times, thoroughly loathing himself for being worse than nothing! In the middle of the night, his persistent knocks on the door had the shadow guards seize their hearts.

“Let me out! Do you hear me?”

“I’m ordering you to release me!”

“I’m telling you now, if you don’t let me out of here, I’ll kill you lot as soon as my big bro comes back! Hear that?!”

“I’ll get out someday! I’m going to kill you all!”

Tang Li pounded and threw himself against the door like a madman. The shadow guards could only stand by the door tensely, but still prepared themselves to lock Tang Li back up if he managed to escape somehow. Going to Tiger’s Prison now for him was simply courting death! Currently, the number of guards around the place had doubled once again.

Ning Cheng still refused to work with Jun Yixie despite the latter waiting for him to change his mind. At the same time, Jun Yixie had been working on his revenge plan!

“Ning Cheng, I’ll give you five more days. You better think it over. If we can’t work together,” Jun Yixie broke into a cold laugh, “This lord doesn’t mind destroying good and bad alike! This lord doesn’t need this kingdom anymore!”

Since he couldn’t beat Han Yunxi and Long Feiye, he’d just give up and have East and West Qin do as they like! Even if he discarded his army, he’d still lure the couple here so they could all die together!

So speaking, Jun Yixie fed Ning Cheng his antidote pill before swishing his sleeves and leaving the cell. Still, he hadn’t left when Ning Cheng spoke up.

“Jun Yixie, if you do one thing for me, I’ll carefully consider your offer!”

Thrilled, Jun Yixie nevertheless hid his joy and asked coldly with his back to the man, “What is it?”

1. Don’t forget that Abstinence Courtyard is one along with Lockheart Courtyard!

2. They’re really laying it on thick here, aren’t they?

3. Go LFY go! He’s the perfect bait for lines like GBY’s.

4. The thought of all the grown men squabbling and sneering at each other in future chapters makes me tired already, lol.

5. Oh Gu Beiyue, you sneaky…!