Chapter 130 He's not some poor kid

The blades struck the python's hard scales with perfect precision, sparks flying, and the metallic friction produced a teeth-grinding screech.

The burly men were dumbfounded. Their formidable enemy, the giant python, which they had surrounded, was unharmed, while their own blades... mysteriously curled up.

The black wolf stopped running. It knew it was unnecessary to worry about this big, dumb guy. The black wolf turned around and bit the thief next to it.

It will not admit that it is venting its anger.

The black wolf arrived late; it was unaware of the banquet that had welcomed the Northern Rong delegation years ago.

A military officer attempted to tame a giant python, slashing at it with his sword, but each strike was not fatal. The python's scales were incredibly hard, feeling as if scratching it were merely an itch.

The giant python rolled over, knocking down a large group of burly men and finally stopping the farce.

The next moment, it turned back into that innocent little snake dog, whimpering, its beady eyes looking at Xie Mianmian, wagging its tail tip, accepting her praise and pats.

The black wolf squatted beside the giant python, licking its large paws with a "slurping" sound.

The two guards quickly confiscated their weapons, searched around, and found ropes to bind the group of thieves tightly.

During the search, the guards also found a middle-aged man in the kitchen. He looked honest and simple, wearing a knee-covering, and seemed to be a cook.

Xie Mianmian stepped forward and asked, "Was it you who wrote the note reminding us to run away?"

The cook pointed to his mouth and shook his head, gesturing that he couldn't speak and was illiterate.

The guard pried open his mouth and found it empty; his tongue was nowhere to be seen, probably cut off by those wicked waiters.

After all, only illiterate and mute people are the best at keeping secrets.

Xie Mianmian bit her lower lip, her face contorted in pain, as if she were experiencing his pain firsthand, and felt a slight ache in her tongue as well.

"Young Master Zhou, who exactly left the note?"

Xie Mianmian looked at the burly men scattered on the ground, scratched her head. Apart from the cook, these thieves had fought fiercely just now, with their sharp blades aimed at people's necks. They certainly didn't seem like the kind people who would give a friendly warning.

The Seventh Prince moved, his embroidered robes swaying back and forth as he walked toward the kitchen, with Xie Mianmian following behind.

The kitchen was large, with several wooden tables piled high with the mess of dishes and chopsticks left after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill. Next to the stove, there was a window that was wide open.

A cool evening breeze blew in from the window, dispelling the heat of the fierce battle that everyone had just experienced.

The seventh prince looked out the window; it was pitch black, and there was only a back alley. "I'm afraid that person has already escaped."

"In that case, wouldn't we be unable to catch anyone?" Xie Mianmian said. However, that person probably wouldn't be too bad; maybe a pitiful person like the cook.

The Seventh Prince gently tapped Xie Mianmian's head, "This is not something you should worry about."

At your age, you should be worrying about what to eat and what to do every day, not these complicated things that belong to adults.

She covered her head and muttered, "Mianmian isn't a stupid child."

"Um?"

Amidst the commotion, they left the kitchen.

Outside the window, a figure was pressed tightly against the wall, blending into the darkness. The person covered their mouth, not daring to breathe.

Only after Xie Mianmian and the others left the kitchen did their tense shoulders relax.

This man had virtually no martial arts skills. Just as he was about to climb out the window to report the crime, two giant beasts suddenly leaped in through the window at incredible speed. Although he had never seen them before, he had heard of them; they were wild beasts tamed by Xie Mianmian.

Upon learning that the children were safe and sound, the man was relieved and was about to leave when a hand silently reached out from behind and covered his mouth.

The newcomer's voice was deep, "Bai Yun, are you still reluctant to go back? The master is very worried about you."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Bai Yun stopped struggling, withdrew her foot that was about to kick the person behind her in the groin, and pried the hand off her mouth.

"Why did my brother come in person?"

The visitor was the biological son of the owner of Shanzhanlou, and the two were five years apart in age.

"I haven't even asked you yet, this place is dangerous, who gave you permission to secretly accept this mission?"

Her brother frowned and glared at her dangerously.

Bai Yun guiltily looked away, "Without experiencing a bone-chilling cold..."

Where does the fragrance of plum blossoms come from? She asked the palace steward for sick leave and disguised herself as a vegetable delivery boy for several days. Today, she was finally able to infiltrate the inner circle and become a formal vegetable washer. She has really grown a lot!

At least it won't be easily seen through.

“No need.” The older brother clenched his fist. “The affairs of Shanzhanlou are dangerous and complicated, beyond your control. You just need to be a happy and free little girl.”

In Shanzhanlou, there must be a free and unrestrained soul to make them happy.

The older brother thought that this was probably the reason why the lord adopted her but didn't let her get involved in the affairs of the martial arts world.

Bai Yun turned her head away and remained silent. After being out for so long, she had become stubborn.

"Come back with me." The older brother grabbed Bai Yun's wrist and was about to leave.

"No!" Seeing her brother's firm attitude, Bai Yun said in a panic, "I can't go back yet, I have to wait for someone to come back."

As soon as he said that, the entire back alley fell silent, except for Gedabao's two "quack quack" sounds.

"He went to fight the Japanese pirates, I'll wait for him to come back."

"Heh, tell me, which poor kid is it?"

My brother almost bit his teeth to pieces. How could he have been kidnapped by some brat in just one trip!

My brother felt like he was about to break apart.

"Brother, he's not some poor kid. He's incredibly handsome, and his martial arts skills are amazing. He even saved me from bandits!"

Seeing his younger sister's starry-eyed admiration, the older brother felt a pang of sadness and resolutely pulled Bai Yun away.

"It's just a life-saving grace. You can repay it by being a cow or a horse in your next life. There's no need to repay it with your body!" the older brother said through gritted teeth.

Bai Yun stood on tiptoe, her heels almost worn raw from touching the ground, but her brother still pulled her forward.

Helpless, her brother could only tell her the news he had just learned: "According to intelligence from the southwest, the Western Barbarians have made a move, and their target is probably the East China Sea battlefield."

Hearing this, Bai Yun stopped resisting and obediently followed her brother, blinking at him, "Then..."

"I will not let that kid die. Let's repay the life-saving grace."

Fearing that things might get complicated if they waited too long, the older brother took Bai Yun back to Shanzhan Tower that very night and took the opportunity to strengthen their care for her.

Even a wild raccoon trying to escape from the Mountain Pavilion would have to be petted a few times by the guards before they would let it go.

Over here, the guard fumbled for the mechanism and opened the previously closed doors and windows, letting in all the noisy voices from outside.

This is the peaceful life that Eunuch Li wanted. What was that flashing swords and all that just now?

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. If we don't go to the river to release the water lanterns now, there will be too many people later," said Eunuch Li.

Having received the Seventh Prince's approval, Eunuch Li looked at the dozen or so burly men with a headache. One guard had gone to report to the authorities, leaving only one guard to watch over the situation. Would that be enough?