"No, there's only one last way. The young master is currently in Qihuai County. He's Tang Huan's sworn brother. Only through him can we rescue our elder brother and the others..."

The fox stopped waiting and made its way along the secluded path.

His long-term training paid off; he successfully evaded the patrolling mercenaries and steadily approached Zuixianju.

Whether it was because the fox was lucky or because the mercenaries in Qihuai County were focused on checking people, the fox was not discovered.

Upon arriving at Zuixianju, the fox dared not enter through the main gate. Instead, he climbed up the back wall and finally jumped in through a window.

He wouldn't have gone to the wrong place; he had already inquired about it during the day to prevent a similar accident from happening.

After a heavy thud, the fox looked awkwardly at Cui Yuanzhao and Zhang Da in front of him.

"What exactly is going on with you guys?"

Before Cui Yuanzhao could speak, Zhang Da began to lecture him with a hint of disappointment.

The fox didn't know what to say. Zhang Da had indeed advised everyone last night, but unfortunately, things had turned out the way they were now.

Cui Yuanzhao said coldly, "You've caused so much trouble, what do you want from me now?"

"Young master, my elder brother and the others may have met with misfortune..."

"It's not possible. They've all been arrested and thrown in jail. Old Tang sent someone to deliver the message not long ago."

"Young master, save them!"

"Save him?" Cui Yuanzhao cursed. "What good is it to beg me now? Why didn't you ask for my opinion before you tried to assassinate Old Tang? Now you've pulled this stunt and want me to save him? Isn't that making me fall out with Old Tang?"

Cui Yuanzhao glanced at the fox. "I can't save them, but I can save your life."

The fox bit its lip hard and shook its head, saying, "It's no use. If this mission fails, he won't let me off the hook."