Chapter 30
"I'm here to ask for something important." Gu Luoyan calmed down, took a deep breath and looked at Lian.
"The Yunshang Escort Agency has been entrusted by the head of the escort agency to be fully handed over to Miss Luo Yan from now on. From today on, you will be the head of the escort agency, and we will be at your disposal." Lian waved her sleeves to wipe away her tears, turned around and took out a deed from the mahogany cabinet, placed it in front of Gu Luo Yan, and saluted her.
Seeing this, the escorts in the room followed suit, and everyone bowed their heads in respect, in solemn silence.
Gu Luoyan looked down and saw the contract written by Bai Lang himself. She was a little confused for a moment. Then her eyes became sore as she thought of the situation when she and Bai Lang first met in the Hong Kong Coliseum.
That year, Gu Luoyan was crowned the leader and gained some influence in the Yuguan. That's when she contacted Bai Lang and invited her to join.
Gu Luoyan admitted that she was cunning and selfish, and used Yan Nanji as an excuse to incite Bai Lang to cooperate.
But unexpectedly, the people outside the Hong Kong Coliseum responded within a single night and even sent a cat to facilitate communication between the two sides.
The words Bai Lang wrote on the letter at that time were exactly the same as what you see now.
It was fragmented like a ghostly talisman, yet concise, with only two sentences:
"Bone Princess has grown up."
"I met many orphans in Mingjing, and built the escort agency to protect them. In the future, Bai Lang will be Ji Zi's sword."
He was very bad at speaking, and the words written on the deed were only one line, crooked and distorted, as if they had taken great pains to write.
"If I'm lucky enough to help Bone Princess leave the Hong Kong Coliseum, I'll ask Jizi to take good care of those kids for me. Bai Lang wants to follow Nanzhi whether he lives or dies, so don't worry."
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After a long silence, Gu Luoyan pushed the deed back to Lian and said, "Bai Lang has been kind to me. The escort agency is the last thing he has left in this life. Lian, you know him better than I do, and you are more familiar with the affairs of the escort agency. You come and guard the escort agency for me." She held Lian's hand, and an unquestionable look appeared on her face.
Lian wanted to refuse, but she heard Gu Luoyan say:
"Lian, I need your help. Bai Lang must not die in vain." A sad look appeared on Gu Luoyan's face. She held Lian's hand tightly, with resentment in her eyes.
Lian paused, no longer resisting Gu Luoyan. A tearful expression crossed her face as she lifted the paper contract, put it away, and whispered, "Why did he die..."
"For the many injustices in this world, for his thoughts, for protecting me..."
Gu Luoyan clenched his fists, his expression darkening. "I am lucky to be saved by them. I live because of them."
"Lian, there are several others who escaped from the Red Pavilion with me. I want to put them in the escort agency and find a safe place."
"Girls, just treat this place as your home. I will bring people to take them home immediately."
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After bringing Chunxue and the children back to the escort agency, Gu Luoyan's worries finally came to light.
After settling the children down, I no longer have to worry about how to survive with them.
The next important matter was also ignored by Gu Luoyan.
It has been five days since I left the Hong Kong Coliseum.
But the red velvet fox still did not transform.
It was late at night. Gu Luo extinguished the lantern and said to Lian beside him:
"Help me search for the method for the monster to transform."
Lian looked at her from the darkness, hesitated for a moment, and finally said nothing. She bowed and said yes, then turned and left.
Xue Yi coaxed her to sleep so soundly that she looked ashamed of herself. Only then did she come out from the inner room and quietly close the door.
She looked at Gu Luoyan who was standing by the railing looking at the bustling night in Mingjing, walked over and gently held her hand.
"sister."
Xue Yi looked at her uneasily and said nothing.
"You noticed it too, didn't you?"
Xue Yi nodded. "The memory is strangely broken, even weirder than in the Red Pavilion."
"I think there must be someone or a demon hiding deep behind Zu Qianjiao."
"Luo Yan, how far are you going to go?" Xue Yi held Gu Luo Yan's hand tighter. Her palms were sweating, and she was reluctant to let go.
Gu Luoyan placed her other hand on Xue Yi and said calmly, "I have two things to do in this life. One is to eliminate demons. At least there must be demons in Mingjing. Demons harm people invisibly and cannot coexist with humans. The second is to fight for power. The Hong Kong Coliseum is just a microcosm of this. In this world, women are humble. I, Gu Luoyan, want women to no longer live like pigs and dogs, and to live a peaceful and smooth life."
"Luo Yan, it will be difficult." Xue Yi leaned her head against Gu Luo Yan, her voice a little low.
Gu Luoyan smiled, "It's hard to do."
"Even if I can't do it, I will still be like Yan Nanzhi, the pioneer bird, to explore a bloody path."
"If you've made up your mind, I'll go with you." Xue Yi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and smiled. "That's right. If you can't succeed, then be the first to do it. Those who come after you will see it, and one day you will be able to blaze a trail."
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"Miss, the Yunshang Escort Agency has limited channels, and we really haven't found the exact method for the monster to transform."
Two days later, Lian reported back to Gu Luoyan. She frowned and added, "But there's a strange place in the city. Several escorts have said it's very eerie, as if there's always some invisible attraction drawing them there."
Gu Luoyan was alert, "Where?"
"It's a house in the west of the city. It has a black gate and black tiles. It's heavily guarded."
"I'll go take a look." Gu Luoyan said and went out.
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The carriage must not stop in front of the house gate, so it must keep going.
Gu Luoyan sat in the carriage, looking into the courtyard through the gauze curtains. The airtight courtyard was oppressive and eerie.
This place doesn't look like a residence, but more like a prison.
After several miles, the carriage circled and stopped. Gu Luoyan got off and casually wandered around the stalls selling bamboo products.
She picked out two small items and then casually asked the stall owner, "Boss, I see that house over there is quite depressing. What is it used for? It really makes me nervous."
The boss packed up the bamboo utensils for Gu Luoyan and said, "Miss, you don't know, we don't like that place." He lowered his voice and leaned close to Gu Luoyan's ear and said, "I heard that the place is actually a marquis' mansion, the residence of the newly promoted Yongle Marquis. I don't know why they chose this color." He pouted and said unhappily.
Marquis Yongle...
Gu Luoyan thought about it in his mind, but couldn't compare it with anyone.
After thanking the stall owner, Gu Luoyan got on the carriage, thinking that this would be enough for today. He would discuss it with everyone when he returned to the escort agency and make plans later.
So he asked the coachman Chuntao to leave, and the carriage started off, passing by the residence of Marquis Yongle again.
A gust of wind blew through and blew up the gauze curtains in the Gu Luoyan carriage.
A sneaky-looking man in front suddenly robbed a young man's purse with a knife and ran towards this side in a panic.
On the other side, the tower that was originally intact suddenly collapsed. People around screamed and fled, causing the guards stationed at the gate to become uneasy.
The guards on the side of the collapsed building shouted for help, saying someone was trapped. The guards at the side door came out and looked in that direction. The oncoming thief, seeing the armed guards, was so frightened that he stabbed a guard in the side with his knife.
Suddenly, screams were heard, and the other soldiers chased after the assassin. The surroundings were in chaos, and Gu Luoyan's carriage also stopped.
The horse was frightened and didn't want to move anymore. Chuntao pulled the reins several times, but was left with no strength.
In this way, even though it is a mess, I can't leave for the time being.
Gu Luoyan got out of the carriage, and in an instant, the invisible attraction that Lian had described drew her gaze to the back of the black door.
His feet moved uncontrollably towards the gate of Marquis Yongle's residence.
Gu Luoyan was frightened and curious at the same time, and she pushed open the black door with her hand.
It was such a coincidence that the lock on the door, which should have been locked tightly, suddenly loosened and broke at the door.
The door opened, revealing a desolate courtyard inside.
Gu Luoyan saw a person coming towards him.
She recognized him.
Rongti sat on a wooden chair. His trouser legs were empty, and there was no silk covering his eye sockets, revealing two holes.
He smiled and said to the woman at the door:
"Rongti greets the leader."
In an instant, all the changes that happened almost at the same time made sense.
Gu Luoyan thought of what Nian Qing had whispered to her.
The seven stars of Ziwei are born, and all your wishes will come true.
The stars are pointing straight towards the Ming Palace. Doctor Rong is probably going to kill the king.
At that time, Nian Qing was looking at Gu Luoyan and smiling excitedly. It was also at that time that she knew Rong Ti's true identity.
The wind blew again, closing the black door.
Chuntao was supposed to go with Gu Luoyan, but unfortunately the horse lost control.
She sat in front of the carriage, pulling the reins tightly, unable to loosen them. She could only hear the horse raise its front hooves and neigh.
Gu Luoyan looked at the mutilated person on the wooden chair in shock, speechless.
It was Rong who spoke up: "Master Kuishou, I have waited for you for too long."
"Rongti would like to thank you for getting rid of the Hongguan."
"Doctor Rong... why have you become like this?" Gu Luoyan approached him. She still couldn't believe it. She wanted to pull her eyes out of his empty eye sockets, but she didn't know where to look.
"There is a great demon in the Ming Palace."
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Luoyan's heart was shocked.
"I killed the king, so she gouged out my eyes and chopped off my legs. She left me here to fend for myself, and finally let the starlight of Ziwei illuminate the Ming Palace."
"Is that person in the palace related to the Hong Kong Coliseum?"
"have."
Gu Luoyan's heart sank again.
"Doctor Rong, why did you bring me here and tell me all this?"
"My Lord, I am about to die. Please allow me to help you a little longer, at least at the end. Even if it is for the sake of my deceased sister and father."
Gu Luoyan frowned and asked softly, "Who are your sister and father?"
Rong Ti's face showed grief, but he still replied, "My sister's name is Li Puzi, also known as Consort Jue. My father has entrusted you with a lot of care. Her name is Li Shisan."
"Uncle Thirteen..."
Gu Luoyan stopped, his lips trembling as he said the name.
"The wind told me that before the madam died, she forced everyone in the Hong Kong Coliseum to die. My father couldn't get out, and he was among them." The string of gratitude in Rongti's heart broke on the day the wind brought the bloody smell of the Hong Kong Coliseum, and there was no response since then.
He gave a wry smile, then fell off the chair with his hands and lay on the ground.
Rong Ti saluted Gu Luoyan on the ground and said, "My lord, you must be more careful in the future. The one in the palace will keep a close eye on you. I selfishly hope that you can realize your vision and stop the darkness in this world."
"Rongti can only do so much. Today, we don't have much time left. I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you again in the future. Please ask for everything you want, Master!"
"I will tell you everything I know."
Gu Luoyan quickly stepped forward, helped him up, and held his trembling arms.
There was sadness and anger in Gu Luoyan's eyes, and a bright flame seemed to be about to burst out.
Her breathing became tight, and she spoke, "Doctor Rong, I want to know how to make the monster transform."
The wind blew over, blowing up the few remaining fallen leaves in the yard.
Rong Ti said amidst the whistling wind:
"There are three ways to transform a monster. The first is to cultivate and accumulate good karma to gain the ability to transform. The second is to devour humans and learn the art of transformation by eating enough of them. The third is to naturally possess the ability to transform, but their spiritual energy is depleted, so they temporarily transform into a beast and recuperate."
Rong Ti paused, lowering his head and not looking at Gu Luoyan with that terrifying expression, "But there is a fourth solution hidden in this Mingjing."
"There is a demon in the capital. From what I've seen, it possesses profound magical powers, making it a demon. It can block the intelligence of demons, preventing them from transforming."
"If this is the case, take the spring water from Penglai Peak in the back mountain of Mingjing, refine it, and then drink it with the blood of black bats. This will remove the seal."
Gu Luoyan hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is the demon in the capital the same one as the one in the palace?"
Rong Ti shook his head. "He is the Queen's mother's brother, bestowed with the title of Xiang and made a prince. His name is Yin Zhu, and you must not underestimate him, my Lord."
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At dusk, birds spread their wings in the woods outside the city.
The woman, wearing a conical hat and plain clothes, stopped her mule and met another woman.
Guan Qing, covered in blood, bowed to the woman on the mule and said, "I greet the Master."
"It's because I'm useless and haven't handled the affairs of Mingjing properly."
A pair of calloused hands touched Guan Qing's head and rubbed it gently.
A clear female voice said, "Yijin, I don't blame you. Lead the way, I am here as your master."
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