Xie Ming

Chapter 567: Shocking Change
One wave has not yet subsided when another wave arises.
Changting begged Xiao Lang to show mercy and be lenient with Gu's case.

Xiao Jingchuan was very angry.

Finally, when he was about to leave, he caught a glimpse of the stunned Changting and found that the bag he was carrying was gone again.

I thought that Xiao's seal and some important documents were all there, and it would be a bad idea to leave them somewhere else.

There was no other way, so the three of them got together and continued to think about how to find the item.

"Well, as for the escort team, it seems they have a resting place in Yangzhou."

"What's your name? What friend?"

Before the incident, Xiao Fu recalled the casual conversation he had with the escort leader, old man Cheng Yong.

During this period, I heard and repeated this sentence.

It’s just that I didn’t realize there would be any follow-up at that time, so I didn’t take it to heart and didn’t pay much attention to it.

At this moment, when I recall the past, I feel so sad and upset.

"Oh, yes, yes."

"Friends Inn!"

"Miss Xiuying mentioned it to me, saying she was free."

Unexpectedly, following the clues, Gu Changting heard Xiao Lang's reminder, but suddenly he remembered and read out the full name.

As he was speaking, he suddenly blurted out that he was particular about the girl Xiuying.

But when he saw that the general was even more angry, he realized that he had let the cat out of the bag and caused his opponent's displeasure.

So he hurried on, but then stopped, embarrassed and kept silent, scratching his head.

Xiao Jingchuan's presence at this moment made this kid so angry that he gritted his teeth.

I was speechless and asked the heavens, why was they so unkind to me that they sent this foolish Chang Ting to torture me like this?

“Friends Inn.”

"call--"

"Okay, very good."

"Okay, let's go back and find someone from the Shen family to find out the exact location."

"It would be best if you could bring someone to lead us there."

"It's important to find the bag, let's go!"

"Stop talking bullshit!"

Xiao Lang sighed, helplessly swallowing his anger, calming his mind and dealing with the urgent matter at hand.

However, just when he was about to turn back, Yue Xiu, who was standing beside him, suddenly came up with something to add, interrupting Xiao's actions.

"Uh, wait, wait a minute."

"My Lord, there is no need to go back and look for someone."

"Penglai Inn is not too far from here. I know its exact location."

"You, just follow me."

"Hurry up, in case those things are stolen."

"It might be even more troublesome."

Yue Xiu took the matter very seriously and spoke with conviction.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lang was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that this boy knew every location in Yangzhou City so well.

However, the most important thing right now was to retrieve the lost bag, so Xiao did not bother to think about it in detail.

"Oh? That's even cheaper."

"Okay, let's go, let's go, let's go"

After that, the three of them stopped talking and changed their destination. Following Yue Xiu's lead, they quickly walked towards the Penglai Inn!

August 28th, a little after 3:30 p.m. (around 4 p.m.).

Xiao Xing and his three companions hurriedly walked through the streets and alleys of Yangzhou City.

After about a quarter of an hour, the bustling city gradually disappeared from the road. The road became more and more desolate and dilapidated as we turned corners.

Xiao Jingchuan complained in his heart, how come this place is so sparsely populated?
I thought that maybe the escort team couldn't find a high-rise house in the city, so they just rented a place to rest.

So I didn't worry too much about it.

Another half moment later, just when Xiao and Gu could no longer hold back and were about to ask Yue Xiu how long it would take.

Suddenly, the person who led the leader in front suddenly stopped.

call--

A gust of evil wind rushed through the dark alley between the houses.

Looking closely, the Yue Xiu in the front row suddenly moved for some unknown reason, holding down his sword with one hand, ready to attack. Seeing this, Xiao and Gu also subconsciously lowered their bodies, ready to fight.

"kindness?"

"what happened?"

"Yue Xiu?"

"But have you found anything?!" Xiao Lang asked cautiously in a low voice, inquiring towards Yue Xiu who was three steps ahead.

"Uh"

"There's blood!"

"There are several rows of bloody footprints on the ground, a bit messy."

"But look ahead. The further you go into the alley, the clearer it will be."

"There may be trouble around the corner ahead."

"Be careful, Duke."

"It would be better for me to go check it out first."

After saying this, Jin Yuexiu acted quickly and without waiting any longer, he walked lightly, changed his posture, and moved forward again.

Turning around, the man turned into the alley.

Along with the bloodstain, it disappeared without a trace and was tracked down.

"General, let's..."

He looked at Yue Xiu who was about to step in, and Chang Ting on the other side spoke again, asking for Xiao's next orders.

At this moment, Xiao Zi had no intention of killing the queen and the others. Without waiting for Chang Ting to finish speaking, he waved his hand, showing his intention to follow the forward scout.

Just like that, Xiao and Gu from behind also hurriedly followed the momentum and rushed forward.

This place is a shabby alley, with no street in front and no buildings in the back. Looking at the deserted houses on both sides, it seems that few people live there.

Although it is said to be the deepest part of the city, it looks more like a deserted village or wild meadow.

There was no sound of human voice for a long while, which was perfect for killing people and robbing.

When Xiao and Gu followed, they passed the corner of the alley and a gust of wind blew towards them again.

On the right hand side there is a small courtyard made of half-adobe bricks, with wild grass swaying on the wall and an air of solemnity and murderous intent everywhere.

"Yue Xiu is there!"

Following the sound, Gu Changting leaned to the side to protect, raised his hand to point, and warned of the previous situation.

Xiao Shun looked over and saw Yue Xiu's figure in the courtyard. He did not hesitate and walked towards him.

Can!
Just at the moment when Xiao and Gu followed closely into the yard!
The two generals were so shocked by the scene before them that they stood still.

The deserted house is dilapidated and the yard is desolate.

Several escort teams that had come all the way to Yangzhou were now in front of them.

Seven or eight bodyguards were lying on the ground with their bodies held high, their deaths were horrific.

Even the old horses in the stable were not spared.

No one or animals are left?!
Xiao Jingchuan was stunned for a moment, his pupils shrank slightly, and his face showed sadness.

Gu Changting, who was stunned beside him, suddenly thought of something important. He moved suddenly and ran to the front room in panic.

Xiao Lang took a glance, fearing that the boy might rush in and get into danger, and that his grab would miss the target, so he had no choice but to follow closely and quickly catch up to the house with the broken wooden door.

Thump thump thump thump
Chang Ting ran away in a panic, not caring about the beginning or the end. He kicked the half-broken door panel in front of him away and rushed into the house.

At this moment, Yue Xiu was also startled, and was just about to return from the house.

When he saw Changting rushing in, he was so frightened that he almost drew his sword to fight.

But in the moment of crisis, when he stopped and turned back, his eyes were full of sadness.

Following this, Xiao Jingchuan, who had advanced later, also caught up and saw the scene here.

The three generals in the room were all at a loss.

As far as the eye can see, the space inside the small house is splattered with blood.

In the middle, under the only long wooden table, Cheng Yong, the old escort leader who had chatted with him on the way to Yangzhou, was now dead, lying face up on the ground.

Judging from his appearance, his legs and feet were broken in many places. He died in a tragic way and died with his eyes open.

Following his eyes, he moved forward and explored the edge of the bed.

It was a mess, with clothes torn and thrown around.

In the middle of the bed, a girl with her hands and feet tied up, naked, with hollow eyes and a disheveled body, was lying horizontally in front of everyone.

This person, if not the escort leader Cheng Yong's granddaughter, Cheng Xiuying, who else could she be?!

(End of this chapter)