"Xu Yuan. Someone is following us."
After walking some distance away, Ran Qingmo suddenly said through a voice message.
The voice was sudden, and Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard the words.
The alleys in the residential areas of the slums here in Pingshui Bay are long and narrow. The longer alleys are about twenty feet long, and the shorter ones are only seven or eight feet long. The roads are complicated and difficult to follow.
However, after hearing Ran Qingmo's voice, he subconsciously ran his skills to reach back, but with his sixth-level cultivation and the bonus of the Blood Yuan Heart Destruction Technique, he still gained nothing.
Frowning, Xu Yuan Chuanyin asked:
"Strong?"
Ran Qingmo pondered for a moment and shook his head:
"It's not very strong. Listening to his breathing and heartbeat, he should only be around level seven."
Xu Yuan was quiet for a moment.
The Seventh-Rank could follow the Sixth-Rank without being noticed, especially since his innate Dao body could also detect the spirit without leaving the body.
As his thoughts surged, he lowered his eyes and glanced at the invisible footprints on the ground behind him. He understood clearly, but then he narrowed his eyes.
After a pause, he chuckled softly:
"It seems that the person following us should be a veteran."
"Are we going to get rid of him?" Ran Qingmo asked naturally.
Xu Yuan glanced at Ran Qingmo and curled his lips.
Today's world is not peaceful, especially in some continents. When a beautiful woman like Ran Qingmo travels around the country, trouble will always come to her door.
There was a group of people in previous lives who were in chaos until the millennium, let alone the current world.
When walking outdoors, dark hands are a must.
Just like the stick she used to hit him.
However, Xu Yuan shook his head at Ran Qingmo's suggestion:
"No, let's go back to find him."
After all,
Xu Yuan released the restriction on the saint's remnant soul, and almost instantly, the familiar subwoofer sounded.
Very resentful.
"Xu boy, although I know there are some things that it is not convenient for me to know, old man, but do you know how I have spent these ten days? It's dark and cold inside the soul ring."
"Okay, okay, you've been here for ten thousand years and you're still short of this ten years?"
Xu Yuan was a little dumbfounded: "Lend me your soul power."
"Tsk"
The saint's remnant soul smacked his lips, and while releasing his soul power, he muttered: "I won't say much more. Old man, I have spent so much effort to help you, remember to find a good apprentice for me."
Xu Yuan shook his head and did not want to expose him. The moment his mind and soul connected, Xu Yuan discovered the person he was following. He took Xu Xinyao directly into the air and landed in front of him in one breath.
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The deserted alley is silent.
Looking at the three men in bamboo hats who appeared in front of them in an instant, the man who was following them subconsciously took a step back, but his expression hardly changed.
Seeing the other party's reaction, I felt more confident.
This is a rather muscular young man, about twenty-seven or eighty-years-old, with ordinary features, like an ordinary farmer.
"Scout?"
Xu Yuan asked directly without any nonsense.
An experienced stalker like the other party is either a local gang leader or an army scout. Judging from the opponent's adaptability, it's probably the latter.
If it's not the latter, just kill him.
The gang leaders are following them, especially when there are Ran Qingmo and Xu Xinyao, so they probably don't want to make friends with them.
The man's reaction was very calm, and he just held his fists:
"Young master, are you here to find Wolf Head?"
Xu Yuan knew that this was a command, and said with a smile:
"No, I'm here to find the monkey."
After a moment of silence, the man knelt on the ground with his fists clasped respectfully:
"I've met the Third Young Master."
Xu Yuan waved his hand:
"Get up and lead the way."
When the man heard this, he immediately stood up, took two quick steps, and said softly:
"Third Young Master, Commander Yuan has been waiting for a long time."
Under the leadership of the man, Xu Yuan and the others walked several blocks and arrived at a high-walled courtyard with a man in charge. Two magnificent stone lions stood on both sides of the entrance, and formation patterns were faintly visible on the courtyard wall.
Sure enough, there will be rich people in even poorest places, but this kind of place should not be bought.
Xu Yuan glanced sideways at the man beside him.
When the man saw Xu Yuan's eyes, he explained in a low voice:
"Third Young Master, this is the residence of the leader of the Pingshui Gang. Well, the Pingshui Gang is the largest gang in this area. It controls the unloading of the dock, gambling, and the flesh and blood business."
After saying that, he motioned to the nursing staff at the door to open the door.
The courtyard door opened, and Xu Yuan smiled softly in his heart as he entered the courtyard.
Waging a war is not just as simple as deploying troops. Sufficient preparations are required for intelligence, supplies, banknotes, etc.
Xu Yinhe made a decision, and the following began to work, with various branches coordinating with each other.
The Pingshui Gang should be the work of Lou Ji's Black Scale Guards. Unexpectedly, they also have hidden secrets in Wanxiang City.
Xu Xinyao looked around and guessed this, and said softly:
"Third brother, the leader of the Pingshui Gang is the Black Scale Guard?"
"should be."
Xu Yuan nodded: "It seems that Aunt Lou Ji's people are more capable than we thought."
The chaos of the slums may appear to outsiders, but to those born and raised here they are basically neighbors.
Because the slum area is so big and there are many "projects" to attract tourists inside, the sudden arrival of hundreds of new faces may not attract attention, but if there are thousands of people in a short period of time, it is impossible for local snakes to miss it.
The reason why local snakes can exist is most likely because they have "communications" with people on the official side, but the name of Wanxiang City after Wanxiang naturally has inextricable connections with Wanxiang Sect.
In such stressful times, it’s easy to cause a chain reaction.
Xu Xinyao nodded in agreement: "No wonder Yuan Hao can secretly transport people in."
Although the residence of the leader of the largest gang is far smaller than the Prime Minister's Mansion in Jingjiang City, it still occupies a large area.
After walking through several courtyards along the way, the group entered the back hall where the owner's family lived.
Small bridges, flowing water, cloud pavilions and pavilions lead to the front hall.
suddenly,
A middle-aged man with mixed black and white hair came out of the hall in front, with a scar on his face and a vague murderous intent.
It fits the temperament of a gang boss in Xu Yuan's impression.
The scout leading the way immediately introduced in a low voice:
"Third Young Master, this person is the leader of the Pingshui Gang. I will leave first."
"Well, let's go down."
Xu Yuan nodded, stopped moving forward, and watched the other person come closer.
"Bai Zhao, I have met the Third Young Master."
When the middle-aged man came closer, he did not kneel down, but bowed deeply.
This is probably the difference between the Black Scale Guards and the Black Scale Army.
Tian'an Martial Arts School not only teaches martial arts disciples how to practice, but also cultivates these people's collective consciousness and loyalty, and their loyalty to Xu Yinhe as a person.
The specific method was demonstrated in detail by the staff of the Prime Minister's Office, which was subtle and did not cause any resistance among these apprentices.
After leaving the Tian'an Martial Arts School and entering the Black Scale Army, this kind of subtle influence will be carried out in an even more detailed manner.
When they see the direct descendants of the Prime Minister's Mansion, most people will kneel down and pay homage.
Lou Ji's Black Scale Guards are different from the Black Scale Army. Most of them use common goals and interests, as well as death threats after betrayal and other means to tightly bind them together.
The game turned into reality. After understanding these things, Xu Yuan always felt that this father was a pure and powerful man from heaven.
A protagonist in a world completely different from Qin Mo.
No wonder Xu Changge didn't dare to fart in front of Xu Yinhe most of the time.
From a small aristocratic family in Jingjiang Prefecture, this family has grown step by step to the giant it is today.
I'm a little far-fetched,
Xu Yuan looked at the middle-aged man with half-white hair in front of him and smiled:
"Where is Commander Yuan?"
"Commander Yuan is here." Bai Zhao smiled and made an invitation gesture.
Xu Yuan took the lead to take steps, and Bai Zhao followed beside him.
After a pause, Xu Yuan looked at the servants in the yard and asked softly:
"Wouldn't it be a problem for these servants to see us?"
Bai Zhao smiled when he heard this and said:
"It doesn't matter. They are either deaf-mute people who are illiterate in the neighborhood, or they are the confidants that the villain has cultivated over the years."
"Deaf-mute?" Xu Yuan was surprised.
Bai Zhao smiled frankly:
"You can gain some good reputation, and the secret will not be leaked."
As he walked, Xu Yuan glanced deeply at the other party and asked:
"Did you develop the Pingshui Gang by yourself?"
Bai Zhao smiled humbly:
"It's just a fluke. The villain can't be where he is today without the support of Master Yi Tian."
Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows.
Yi Tian, a subordinate of old aunt Lou Ji, is a small BOSS in the early stage of the evil route in Cangyuan.
It was obvious that the person in front of him did not have a high status among the black scales and was not worthy of direct contact with Lou Ji.
But this did not affect Xu Yuan's admiration for the other person, because he could feel that the cultivation level of the person in front of him was only a seventh level.
A seventh-grade person in his forties would most likely be weaker when he was younger. It is impossible for the Black Scale Guards to pour too many resources into such casually spilled seeds, and there is no force to establish such a large gang here. , then there are only means left.
Thinking of this, Xu Yuandao said:
"very nice."
When Bai Zhao saw the other party's actions, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he clasped his fists respectfully and whispered:
"Thank you, Third Young Master, for your compliment."
Xu Yuan shook his head, continued forward, and asked softly:
"How many people will Commander Yuan bring into the city this time?"
"More than 3,500 people."
Bai Zhao replied directly without thinking.
Although the Commander-in-Chief Yuan only told him that the Third Young Master would be coming and did not mention the specific purpose of the Third Young Master's visit, in such a situation, it was impossible for the Third Young Master, as a noble person, to come here with nothing to do.
Therefore, the Third Young Master must be here to take charge.
After all, it seemed like there was going to be a war.
Hearing the number three thousand and five, Xu Yuan was a little surprised at the large number of people, but then he raised his eyebrows:
"How to place it?"
"Most of them are hidden in Pingshui Bay, and the rest have been arranged by the villain to go to inns throughout the city. The spirit blade weapons I have accumulated over the past twenty years are barely enough." Bai Zhao replied truthfully.
Xu Yuan opened his mouth when he heard this, but before he could speak, he suddenly saw a little girl with braids running out of the backyard, followed by a panicked woman.
The little girl ran towards Bai Zhao and shouted happily:
"Daddy."
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When Bai Zhao saw the little girl, a touch of kindness appeared in his eyes, but he did not immediately greet her. Instead, he tentatively glanced at Xu Yuan who was standing aside.
Xu Yuan shook his head to indicate that nothing was wrong, and then Bai Zhao stepped forward quickly.
The father and daughter laughed for a while, and Bai Zhao coaxed his daughter away and returned to Xu Yuanqin:
"A girl who comes late makes the young master laugh."
"It doesn't matter."
Xu Yuan smiled softly and asked aloud:
"Didn't you send your relatives away in advance?"
"It's too dangerous." Bai Zhao replied truthfully.
Xu Yuan looked at the woman's back holding the little girl and leaving, and asked:
"Isn't it dangerous to stay in Vientiane City now?"
Bai Zhao's eyes narrowed slightly and he said:
"No, Third Young Master, I am referring to the plan. The villain has a special status. His family members usually live in the city. Someone may be watching. If they are sent away at this time, if they are discovered, it may ruin the Prime Minister's plan."
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silence.
Xu Yuan squinted his eyes and looked up and down at the middle-aged man with half-white hair again.
The 3,500 black-scaled troops entering the city, regardless of whether they actually take action or not, will have their swords exposed on the negotiation table.
In other words,
Afterwards, Wanxiang Sect will 100% investigate.
The reason why it is not discovered now is because the Wanxiang Sect has not found any traces of large-scale military mobilization and has not been alert yet.
If we really want to find out, there is a high probability that the Pingshui Gang will be found.
If the sect really wants to deal with this kind of underground gang in the city, it will crush an ant to death.
With his thoughts at this point, Xu Yuan raised his hand and patted the other party's shoulder, but said nothing and walked forward in silence.
After being tapped on the shoulder, Bai Zhao just followed silently, but there was an imperceptible smile in his lowered eyes.
Walking to a courtyard,
Bai Zhao saluted Xu Yuan again:
"Commander Yuan is inside, I'll take my leave first."
Xu Yuan nodded and said:
"You arrange a yard for them both."
He was not prepared to let Xu Xinyao participate in this discussion.
Ran Qingmo didn't speak, just nodded silently.
Xu Xinyao was somewhat opposed after hearing this:
"Third brother, me too"
"Be obedient." Xu Yuan glanced back at her, his eyes refusing to refuse.
Xu Xinyao left with Ran Qingmo.
Xu Yuan watched the graceful backs of the two women gradually walking away, and slowly opened the courtyard door in front of him.
There is a pool in the yard, in which koi carps roam, the water is clear, and there is a pavilion in the center of the pool.
Stepping in, Xu Yuan's eyes immediately locked on the man in the pavilion.
With a delicate face and extremely young appearance, he is wearing a Confucian robe and is sitting in the pavilion, burning a small stove and drinking wine by himself.
Confucian scholar?
Xu Yuan's eyes were a little surprised, and he glanced around subconsciously, wanting to see if there was anyone else in the courtyard.
At this moment, the man had already put down his wine glass, stood up and saluted Xu Yuan at the entrance of the courtyard:
"Third Young Master, don't look at me. Yuan Hao is here."
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Xu Yuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the man in the pavilion again. As he walked towards the pavilion, he said:
"Commander Yuan's appearance is a bit unexpected."
The handsome man smiled softly:
"Is it because Yuan's appearance does not match the rumor that he likes to kill people?"
"Kind of."
Xu Yuan nodded, walked into the pavilion and looked at the man in front of him:
"Compared to a general leading an army, you are more like a Confucian scholar from the Hanlin Academy, and you are too young."
There will be an extra update in the evening
(End of chapter)
