Chapter 87: Arranging the Temple

How do I explain down jackets to them?

This existence, far beyond their common sense, could only be circumvented in another way. A thought crossed Qin Xiangnuan's mind. She stole a glance at Anliu and Xu Jian's expressions, sensing their tentativeness and suspicion, and silently made a decision. She remained silent for a moment as she held the wooden bowl filled with ginger soup, scooped two spoonfuls into Old Madam Qin's mouth, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her cheeks, forehead, and palms slightly sweaty and her expression soften a little.

Qin Yi and Qin Wen took the initiative to help, and everyone drank ginger soup.

The spiciness stimulated their taste buds, and their hands and feet gradually began to move. Some of the sensible men began to run to the cave entrance, taking turns shoveling snow, trying to dig a way out. Anliu, wearing a dark green military coat, walked up to Qin Xiangnuan, his eyes full of inquiry. "Excuse me, Miss Third, where did these things come from? Why haven't I seen them before? They can't just appear out of thin air, right?"

Anliu is one of the top three secret guards in the Prince Xiaoyao's Mansion, and often helps Jiang Lin deal with some difficult and troublesome matters.

Of course, she was also skilled at extracting confessions through words and actions, prying open the captives' mouths to get the answers they wanted. Those blazing eyes stared at Qin Xiangnuan, exuding a sense of oppression. Qin Xiangnuan smiled faintly, gazing at the dark caverns and forked paths. "If I told you they really appeared out of thin air, would you believe it?" Her answer startled everyone around her, and they couldn't help but associate it with something else.

There are often legends about ghosts and gods in the deep mountains and old forests. They are a little scared, rubbing their arms and shaking their heads, trying to forget the terrifying thoughts.

Anliu was very bold. When he followed Jiang Lin out, even if they passed by famous temples, he would not go in to burn incense or kneel down. Naturally, he refused to believe it.

"Oh? Miss San said they were all found in the cave?"

After tracking the General's Mansion for some time, Qin Xiangnuan always managed to find supplies at the crucial moment. After so long, Anliu was already suspicious and naturally refused to believe it. He brushed off the snow on his body, raised his hand and pointed ahead, saying, "Since that's the case, why don't you, Miss Third, lead the way so I can see what's going on."

This guy is really troublesome. I am his savior, but he turns around and acts like he is interrogating a prisoner.

Qin Xiangnuan was, after all, a top-tier agent. Her expression showed no sign of nervousness, and her eyes were pure and honest, causing Anliu to begin to doubt his own suspicions. The two of them secretly competed, testing each other. Qin Xiangnuan looked back at Qin Feng's flushed face and whispered, "Wait a moment. I'll go check on my cousin. He might be frozen." He needed to rest and replenish his energy and nutrition.

"Uncle, please feed this water to your cousin."

Qin Xiangnuan took out the only half bottle of spiritual spring water left in her arms, thinking of getting some more from the space later.

Qin Yi nodded, looked at Anliu worriedly, and asked in a low voice, "Do you want me to go with you?"

"I can handle it myself." Qin Xiangnuan shook her head, pointing to the fork in the road ahead, and led Anliu forward. Along the way, they both silently groped their way forward, holding candles and torches. Anliu carefully surveyed the surroundings. This place was no different from an ordinary cave, and he refused to miss any corner. His feet stepped into the puddles on the ground, soaking his shoes and socks. A piercing chill spread from the soles of his feet, but Anliu gritted his teeth and said nothing.

Qin Xiangnuan caught a glimpse of him like this and didn't know whether to admire him or think he was stupid.

If a person doesn't work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth, yet this group of people put Jiang Lin's orders above their own lives. It seems that the prince really has a way with his subordinates. Qin Xiangnuan's thoughts drifted away, thinking of her boss in the organization, the mysterious man who never showed his face. Their conversations were limited to each assignment, and even when she became the organization's best agent and a trainer, she was not allowed to meet him.

What a pity.

Qin Xiangnuan sighed and stopped. Anliu looked at the three dark holes in front of him, glanced at Qin Xiangnuan's profile and asked, "Third Miss?"

"Oh, what should I do? I was in a panic and just randomly found a cave entrance and rushed in. Now I actually forgot, was it the middle one or the one on the left?" Qin Xiangnuan dragged her chin with her fingers, squinted her eyes, and said as if she was reminiscing. "How about you go to the middle one and I'll go to the left, and we split up and search. If we still can't find it in half an hour, we can turn back and meet here. How about that?"

Anliu frowned, obviously not wanting to be separated from Qin Xiangnuan.

Only when Qin Xiangnuan was within his sight could he be certain that these mysterious events had nothing to do with her. But right now, he couldn't bluntly express his doubts. He rolled his eyes and said, "Then Miss Third, please be careful. If you're in danger, just call me. I'll definitely come to your aid as soon as possible."

"Okay." Qin Xiangnuan knelt down and nodded in gratitude.

Danger? You are the biggest danger!

Qin Xiangnuan finally shook off the undercurrent, took a few steps toward the fork in the road, and immediately, eyes closed, arrived at the space. Time was short, the mission was heavy! She had to make arrangements quickly, otherwise she would have no way to explain the large amount of supplies outside, and she would be isolated as a monster, or even reported back to the capital. Although Gu Mingqi was stupid and dull, he was still a prince, surrounded by many staff. It was inevitable that some strange people and events would connect the dots.

When the truth is revealed, disaster is imminent!

Qin Xiangnuan thought to herself, her hands moving faster and faster. Following her memory, she came to the farthest open space in the space. Seeing the small temple at the edge, she was delighted and walked quickly inside. Looking at the statues before her, she lit three incense sticks in her hand and said silently with her eyes closed, "I'm so sorry to disturb you, but there's a reason. Please come with me and help me!"

After saying this, she inserted three incense sticks into the incense burner, rolled up her sleeves, and began to carry the statue out.

Boom—the statue landed steadily in the dark fork in the road, kicking up clouds of dust. Qin Xiangnuan coughed twice, choking on the statue. Seeing the exceptionally clean statue, she felt something was wrong and grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground and sprinkled it on the statue. "Spider webs, weeds..." She searched around for camouflage items and haphazardly arranged them. Then she threw a futon on the ground and pulled out a wooden cabinet with a door from the space.

Qin Xiangnuan's forehead was covered with beads of sweat as she admired her own masterpiece. "You should believe it this time, right?"

She turned around and carefully examined the simple temple at the fork in the road, nodded contentedly, and quickly ran back to where she had come from. A flickering firelight was coming closer and closer to her. Qin Xiangnuan adjusted her expression and saw Anliu coming over. She smiled and said, "Didn't I tell you to wait outside?"