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Chapter 100 Relieving the Siege of Wei by Relieving Zhao: A Deal Outside the City (Please Subscribe)
The restaurants in the outer city were somewhat desolate, while those in the inner city were quite lively. Once things settled down, there were many wealthy people.

Although I was sitting in a secluded corner, the surrounding area was bustling with activity, and every table was full of people.

Sun Yun couldn't understand why Su Chen would choose to discuss important matters here. Shouldn't he have found a secluded place, or at least a private room?
Are they not afraid of being overheard and reported to Tao Dingfang for discussing this so openly?

Seeing that Su Chen was still eating as if nothing had happened, Sun Yun, despite feeling helpless, could only eat while whispering with Su Chen about their next move.

"You know the news? What are your thoughts?" Sun Yun asked with a slurp.

Su Chen ate a few bites of food, nodded, and said, "Yes, but I need your help."

"Oh? What plan?" Sun Yun's eyes lit up, and he was about to drink when Su Chen stopped him.

Su Chen called over the waiter and ordered a few more dishes, then said, "Let's talk after we finish eating."

Sun Yun: "..."

He even suspected that Su Chen might be a reincarnated starving ghost.

After a while, seeing that Su Chen had finished eating, Sun Yun put down his chopsticks and asked, "Can we talk now?"

"Are you planning to say it here?" Su Chen revealed a hint of disdain. With so many people around, how could you possibly plan to say it here?
Sun Yun suppressed the urge to unleash a torrent of curses and gritted his teeth, saying, "Then why are you still here discussing this with me?"

"I've been waiting for you!" Su Chen wiped his mouth and said seriously.

"Alright, where to go next?" Sun Yun was a little frustrated. He wanted to drink, but Su Chen glared at him, so he had no choice but to give up.

"Of course, it's a place where there are no people."

"Let's go then."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yun slowly stood up, but Su Chen stopped him, saying, "Wait, settle the bill first, consider it as me owing you."

Sun Yun: "...!"

Ignoring Sun Yun's expression, Su Chen patted his clothes and then slowly walked out.

This scene made Sun Yun's eyelids twitch, and he inexplicably wanted to beat up Su Chen.

After waiting outside for a while, Su Chen saw Sun Yun and asked with some confusion, "Why are you so slow?"

Instead of answering the question, Sun Yun changed the subject and asked, "Where to next?"

"Piaoxianglou!"

Seeing Su Chen bring him to a brothel, Sun Yun was momentarily confused about what Su Chen was up to.

Fortunately, after Su Chen called two girls, he knocked them unconscious and then revealed his plan.

After listening to Su Chen's plan, Sun Yun fell into deep thought. His plan was simple: to turn the tables and take the initiative.

Rather than waiting three days to rescue Zhang Wan'er and the others, it would be better to force Tao Dingfang to take them directly to see the two men.

This way, rescue efforts will be easier, and the two can work together more effectively to deal with Tao Dingfang.

After weighing the pros and cons, Sun Yun had an idea and agreed to Su Chen's plan. Then he asked, "What's the specific plan?"

Su Chen smiled mysteriously.

Dark clouds obscured the bright moon, and starlight sprinkled down upon the earth, making the White Stone City appear exceptionally tranquil under the night sky.

But this tranquility did not last long, as it was shattered by a cry that pierced the night sky.

"Oh no! The magistrate has disappeared!"

Chaos erupted within the Tao residence as yamen runners, guards, and soldiers were all mobilized to search the entire residence, inside and out.

Unfortunately, Tao Wenxuan was still nowhere to be found.

"Lord Dingfang." The clerk arrived at the Tao residence after receiving the news, and shortly after, Tao Dingfang arrived from the county office. Upon seeing the clerk, Tao Dingfang asked with a stern face, "Haven't you found it yet?"

"We've searched the entire manor, but we can't find Lord Tao anywhere, but..."

The clerk took out a letter from his pocket, which he had found in Tao Dingfang's room.

Tao Dingfang took the envelope and glanced at it. His pupils contracted immediately, and he said coldly, "What a Su Chen!"

The clerk was taken aback when he heard this. Tao Dingfang handed him the envelope to read, and after reading it, the clerk suddenly understood.

Su Chen raided the Tao family mansion at night and kidnapped Tao Wenxuan. He wanted to make a deal with Tao Dingfang, asking him to bring the Zhang, Fang, Liu and other families to a place called Xiahe Town, ten miles outside the city, at noon the next day for the transaction.

Finally, he specifically instructed that if any of these people lost even a single hair, he would repay Tao Wenxuan tenfold.

"Lord Dingfang, what about now?" the advisor asked.

"What else can we do but do as instructed?" Tao Dingfang sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Since Su Chen has put forward conditions, it means that Su Chen will not take action against Tao Wenxuan in the short term. Instead of searching aimlessly now, it is better to do as Su Chen said in his letter.

Moreover, Su Chen's actions have already crossed his line. Since Su Chen wants to meet and make a deal, then he will grant his wish. When they meet, it will be Su Chen's death day!

outside the city.

Two figures darted through the forest; it was Sun Yun and Su Chen.

"Aren't you planning to go to Xiahe Town ahead of time? What if the government officials arrive early and set up an ambush?" Sun Yun was surprised when he learned that Su Chen was planning to find a place to stay anywhere. The transaction was tomorrow, so shouldn't he have gone to Xiahe Town tonight?

Su Chen replied nonchalantly, "Let them ambush me. I'll just find another place later."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yun was momentarily speechless. He could already imagine Tao Dingfang's anger when he learned that Su Chen had changed his mind and moved to another location.

Hey, thinking about it this way, my gloomy mood from paying the bill just now seems to have improved. Tao Dingfang's bad luck is just what I wanted.

The two found a place to rest, and both Su Chen and Sun Yun kept their distance from each other, not fully trusting one another.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Su Chen arrived at Xiahe Town and met with Sun Yun.

Before Sun Yun could ask where Su Chen had gone, Su Chen asked, "Have they arrived?"

"coming."

Sun Yun nodded. As he expected, Tao Dingfang had indeed sent people to Xiahe Town first to lie in ambush, but unfortunately, he had discovered them in advance.

Following the direction Sun Yun pointed, Su Chen quickly spotted the armored soldiers lurking in the shadows, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"After Tao Dingfang arrives, go and send a message to them to make the transaction near the official road three miles away."

"And what about you?" Sun Yun asked.

“I’ll wait for them there.”

Watching Su Chen leave, Sun Yun's face darkened instantly. This guy was treating him like a subordinate.

"Bastard!"

Tao Dingfang, who had rushed over, read Sun Yun's message and his face turned extremely gloomy. The feeling of being made a fool of only fueled his murderous intent towards Su Chen.

"go!"

After a moment of anger, Tao Dingfang summoned the armored army. Su Chen requested a change of location, as they no longer needed to hide.

Tao Dingfang waved his hand and led the group to the vicinity of the official road three miles away, where they indeed saw Su Chen standing and waiting.

Upon seeing Su Chen, Tao Dingfang's expression hardened. He continued walking forward, stopping ten meters away from Su Chen, and asked in a deep voice, "Where is my uncle?"

(End of this chapter)