Chapter 287: Zhebie's Purpose

"Are you waiting for someone to rescue you?" He smiled strangely, "I've already laid a tight net in the village. No matter who comes, no one will be able to leave alive."

Ji Yunshu had anticipated this and calmly asked, "Is the imperial army useless? Can't even a thousand soldiers crush this village?"

Zhebie still had a smile on his face: "That depends on whether Zhao Shen has the courage to mobilize thousands of troops to rescue you? And by then, you may not still be yourself."

Ji Yunshu understood that his confidence lay in himself: "What do you want to do to me?"

Zhebie smiled and said, "You will know soon."

Ji Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the time had not come yet, but it should be over soon.

After Zhebie left, the prison returned to its previous quietness.

In such dead silence, even the slightest movement can be heard clearly.

At this moment, a voice rang out from the cell: "Master, it will be dangerous if you stay any longer. I will take you away immediately."

It was Ji Qian. He had been keeping an eye on Qi Yun and her daughter. A few days later, he sneaked in here quietly and contacted Ji Yunshu.

Zhebie thought that the secret guards who were looking for Ji Yunshu had already left, but he had just set them up to confuse the enemy.

His duty was to protect Ji Yunshu, so how could he leave when Ji Yunshu's whereabouts were unknown?

Fortunately, Zhebie was from southern Xinjiang and didn’t know much about Daxia’s secret guards.

Or maybe he was very confident in himself and didn't believe anyone could escape his eyes in his territory.

Ji Yunshu shook his head: "Haven't you noticed that he's been coming here quite frequently these past few days? If I leave now, he'll find out soon, and our plans will be disrupted."

Ji Qian was unusually anxious. "I've already sent people to investigate that valley. If nothing unexpected happens, that's where they cultivate and develop poison. The prince will be here soon, and by then we'll have enough manpower to destroy that place. There's no need for you to stay here anymore."

Ji Yunshu still refused. "Lin Ruxue lives in that valley, but do you think someone like Zhebie would really hand over all his cards to Lin Ruxue? Southern Xinjiang has already launched a war, and there's no turning back. If they lose this time, Miao Xinjiang will undoubtedly be incorporated into the territory of Daxia, but what will Lin Ruxue lose?"

It was just another plan of Prince Yong's Mansion that failed.

Prince Yong has been planning for many years and has remained so patient until now. Southern Xinjiang is not an important place, and it is not the case that if he makes a mistake at this step, he will lose everything.

"You mean he has other tricks up his sleeve?"

Ji Qian also understood.

Ji Yunshu nodded. In fact, this was certain, because Zhebie had already said that because of her and Zhao Shen's existence, King Yong's so-called true dragon destiny had been scattered, so he could not wholeheartedly believe that Lin Huixue could help him win this game.

Although this may sound a bit mysterious, it is Zhebie's ability.

Ji Yunshu believed that it was because Prince Yong's strength was indeed being weakened step by step. Over the past year, the emperor and Zhao Shen had been making plans and investigating non-stop, and the effect had begun to show.

Of course, these things couldn't be told to Ji Qian. She just said, "I can temporarily confuse him here and make him think he has a sure win. It will also be easier for people outside to act. We must reveal all his cards and destroy them to avoid future troubles."

Although Ji Qian didn't want Ji Yunshu to take risks, he also knew that she was right, so he nodded: "I will send a message to let others handle these matters. I must protect you."

Ji Yunshu was self-aware and knew that he was not a person who could predict everything, and Zhebie was obviously not mentally normal. In order to avoid any accidents, he thought it would be better for Ji Qian to stay here.

Ji Yunshu still underestimated Zhebie's impatience. On the second night, he appeared in front of her.

This time he carried a box with him, similar to the one a doctor carries when he goes out to see patients.

Ji Yunshu had a bad feeling in his heart.

Zhebie opened the box in front of Ji Yunshu. It was filled with various bottles and jars with labels on them. However, the words written on them were unfamiliar to her. They should be Miao language.

He stroked the small porcelain bottles and finally stated his purpose: "I will poison your body with poisonous insects until these insects suppress your soul. You will become my most perfect tool."

Ji Yunshu watched his hands sliding across the bottles, her heart trembling, but the more times like this, the calmer she could remain.

"You want me to be your puppet?"

It turns out that this is Zhebie's trump card. If she loses her self-awareness and becomes a puppet controlled by the insect, then he can really use her to do a lot of things.

Zhebie opened a bottle and placed the bottle mouth against his palm. A small white insect visible to the naked eye ran out: "Let's start with this."

Ji Yunshu watched him walk towards his house holding the little bug and couldn't help but step back: "Do you want to reconsider?"

"What are you thinking about?" Zhebie sneered. "You've always acted so calm, but you can actually be afraid?"

Ji Yunshu said, "You know I sent a message before I came here, right?"

Zhebie said indifferently, "So what? You have a saying in the Central Plains: distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. By the time those people receive the letter, you will be a different person."

Ji Yunshu nodded in agreement: "That's true. Then can I ask if these bugs can come out if they are put into my body?"

Zhebie understood and said, "You want to know if you can change back after becoming a puppet? I'm not sure about that. I've done many experiments before, but the human body always rejects the soul insect, and the person will die after a short time. But your body is different. I believe the soul insect will be able to survive just like you."

Ji Yunshu: "What if it fails?"

Zhebie: "Originally, Lin Huixue wanted to kill you."

Ji Yunshu twitched the corner of his mouth: "So I should be grateful to you?"

Zhebie shook his head: "He may not be able to kill you, but it's different for me. You shouldn't have existed in the first place. It's just right for you to die. This is in accordance with fate."

Ji Yunshu sneered, "I didn't realize you believed in destiny so much. You're risking the fate of your entire clan for this so-called destiny. Have you ever considered that my presence here, someone you think shouldn't exist, is also destiny?"

Zhebie was stunned for a moment, but he quickly said, "You are quite eloquent, but at this point, stalling for time is useless. I will definitely take action tonight."

"Even if it costs the lives of everyone in the village?"

Ji Yunshu's voice was cold, with an unusual cruelty.

Zhebie said, "Don't worry about that. If you die, I will push the blame on Lin Huixue. If I succeed, you will become the protector of the village."

After saying that, he spread out his palms and was about to approach Ji Yunshu.

Ji Yunshu suddenly raised his hands and threw the chains on his hands onto Zhebie.

Zhebie was very good at developing poison, but he actually didn't know martial arts, and was caught off guard by the chain on his arm holding the poison.

With a wave of his hand, the poisonous insect in his palm flew out.