The head guard walked to an empty corner and made sure that no one noticed before he broke the cakes in his arms one by one. He found a letter in the third cake.

"It's the master's handwritten letter."

After reading the letter quickly, the head guard finally breathed a sigh of relief. Having confirmed that Sima Mo was alright, they now needed to lead those who were pursuing him away.

Sima Mo didn't tell him where he was now, only that he was very safe and asked him to trust the girl who held his token.

The head guard immediately left a message on the wall indicating Sima Mo's contact with them and left.

Not long after, a guard came here and was overjoyed when he found the secret code.

"That's great, boss, boss." The guards ran back happily, and were also noticed by the killer who had been keeping an eye on them.

"What's all the fussing about?"

"I." The guard was about to shout, but lowered his voice.

"I found the master's mark. The master is fine."

"Really, sir, where is the mark?" the guard leader asked in a low voice. The guard took him to the place where the mark was found.

Soon the leader of the guards blew a whistle to ask their men to assemble.

"There's news about the master. The master is fine and has already left for the capital city. However, the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. We have to leave a few people here to continue searching and lead people to reunite with the master."

"No, boss, if you stay here you will attract the enemy's attention." said a guard.

"Jia Liu, what do you mean?" The guard who discovered the mark was confused.

"We still haven't figured out the details of that group of thieves. They are ruthless and determined to get what they want. We have met them face to face. The boss will definitely follow the master. Once the boss leaves, they will know that the master is not here, right?" explained Jialiu.

"Not only the boss can't go, most of us can't go, and we can't start from the same gate." Jialiu said.

"The thieves are well-informed. Indeed, we cannot all evacuate at once. Jialiu, how many people do you think are suitable to go?" asked the head guard.

"Four people will be enough. We'll go in different directions, not at the same time. We'll meet up in the city. Just me, my third brother, and Seventeen and Nineteen."

"Seventeen is the best at light work, Nineteen is good at medicine, and Third is the best at archery. You are smart, okay. The four of you will set off today, and the rest of us will leave in batches every two days." The head of the guards nodded. This arrangement was indeed very appropriate.

"Once you reunite with the master, remember to release the messenger bee."

"Yes, boss."

three days later.

"Boss, that group of thieves seems to have discovered our plan and has evacuated to the capital city."

"Is someone being lazy and not coming to the master in a big way? Did I ever tell you not to slack off?"

"No, Boss. We work very hard every day, and we are getting more and more impatient. We all work in groups of three or four, and occasionally make some noise to attract their attention."

"When did they evacuate?"

"We went to the teahouse to rest at twilight hour and discovered the owner had changed, so we went to investigate. We're not sure exactly when we evacuated."

"Are you sure everyone has evacuated?"

"Not really. A few did stay. We tracked them all the way and found that most of them left through the west gate and headed for the capital."

"It will take three days to reach the capital at full speed. Jialiu and the others should have arrived today at the latest. I wonder if they have reunited with their master yet. It's a pity they are setting up a trap. I will take Lao Si, Lao Shi Fifteen, and Lao Shi Eighteen with me. You will leave the city immediately and take the water route from the east."

"Hey, Boss, I'll stay too. If there's really a trick, you guys are in too much danger."

"No need to say more, go and make the arrangements."

"Yes."

Almost all the guards evacuated, causing quite a stir, and soon all the people searching for Sima Mo in the city evacuated as well.

Two days later, Gu Can brought Dahei to Zhenshan to buy things.

"Girl, you are polite."

"Who are you?" Gu Can seemed not to know him.

"Woof woof woof." Dahei spoke at the right time.

"It's you, young master. Dahei wasn't mean to you today."

"The cakes you gave me last time were delicious, but I haven't been able to buy any in town these past few days. I saw them today and took the liberty to approach you. Could you please tell me where the cakes are?"

"That cake is made by a village lady. She only comes to town on market day. You can't buy it on other days."

"I see. That's a shame. My companions have all left, and I plan to leave in two days. Could you please tell me where the lady is? I want to buy some cakes for my journey."

"Is that so? Then you have to prepare the ingredients yourself. If it's convenient today, I can take you there after I finish shopping."

"That's great. I'd appreciate any advice on what I should buy."

"Come with me." Gu Can took the head guard to visit most of the town and bought large and small bags of food ingredients and seasonings to carry with them. Except that his clothes looked a little more gorgeous, he was really no different from an ordinary farmer.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Sima Mo, ah Sima Mo, the person's life or death is still unknown, and the head of the guards around him has been seduced by a woman."

"What you said is true. I just want to buy some bread to eat on the way."

"How could Sima Mo's most useful person actually be interested in a piece of peasant-made cake? Look at that girl, she's so pretty, even more so than the ladies in the palace."

"It's a pity that the mission has not been completed yet, otherwise we would have gone to try the pancake to see if it is delicious."

"Hahahaha, no matter how pretty she looks, she's still a country girl. What knowledge can she have? She's just pretending to be serious. If you like it, I'll definitely get it for you before you leave to cheer you up."

"real!"

"nature."

"But the boss told us to follow him all the time. Why not today?"

"Why follow him? The two of us together can't beat him. He's obsessed with that village girl right now. If he finds out that we're following her, then what will become of her? Do you still want her?"

"You're really smart. So what should we do?"

"Just wait outside the city gate."

"Listen to you."

Gu Can had already noticed the big fool and the second fool. After listening to their conversation, he wanted to have some fun with her. It seemed that the killer bees in the mountains could finally come out for a stroll.

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, Gu Can took out a strip of cloth.

"What do you mean, girl?"

"The fog in the mountains has a confusing effect on the mind. I was able to get in and out only because Dahei led the way."

The head guard thought for a moment and decided to take the cloth and cover his eyes. He then carried his things and was pulled up the mountain by Gu Can.

"Mo Yun."

"Master, Mo Yun is late in saving you." Mo Yun stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and clasped his fists.

"Hurry up and get up. I was careless this time. It's not your fault. Thank you Miss Gu for running around for me."

"It's alright, since Canxing saved you, it must be fate. You two can talk, I'll be out first."

Gu Can took Dahei outside, pulled Bai Canxing up from the recliner, and sat down himself.

Bai Canxing was not annoyed. He diligently served her tea and water, and massaged her shoulders and back.

"What's the relationship between you and Mr. Mo? I don't think he recognizes you." Gu Can asked after taking a sip of tea.

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