Zheng Quchi indeed underestimated Yuwen Sheng. She only remembered his madness and ruthlessness, but overlooked the fact that he could single-handedly stir up trouble in the seven kingdoms. Everyone hated him but couldn't get rid of him. His wisdom and cunning were even more terrifying.
She's just a hard-working technician; why would she try to outsmart a conspirator? Who does she think she's fooling?
She reflected that her level was too low.
But why did he let her go at the last moment?
She lowered her head, her droopy dog-like eyes narrowed with fright, glistening with moisture, and her entire body twitched with sudden tension.
Once Yuwen Sheng's initial madness subsided, his eyes, deep beneath the shadows of his brow bones, were filled with an indescribable allure and wickedness.
"Since you've chosen to get involved in this chaos, there's no turning back. Show me your worth, or you'll end up like that useless corpse on the ground."
His lips curled into a slight smile, deepening the faint smile that had been lingering on his face, as if teasing, or perhaps still wanting more.
“Sang Xuanqing, I’ve given you a chance, and I’ll spare your life for now. Remember what you said. If I find out you’ve lied, no matter which country you flee to or where you hide, I will find you.”
Zheng Quchi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine: "..."
Is this a real-life version of "she runs, he chases, and she can't escape"?!
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When Zheng Quchi came out of the main camp, he was almost scared half to death.
She almost, just a hair's breadth away, was killed by that madman Yuwen Sheng.
"You actually made it out alive?" Wei Yao seemed very surprised.
Zheng Quchi was taken aback when he saw that he had been guarding outside. Then he remembered the assassin who had easily broken into the main army tent and was now even more certain that they had done it on purpose.
With red eyes, she angrily said, "I'm incredibly lucky to be alive!"
"Alright, alright, you're lucky, you really are lucky." Wei Yao stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Actually, the general received bad news before she went in.
There seems to be some unusual activity in Julu Kingdom and Nanchen Kingdom. Even faster to react are the surrounding nomadic barbarians. If they launch a surprise attack on the north one day, without the defense of the city walls, Fuxian County will become a place of conflict.
Even with a general guarding the area, he is not a god and cannot protect against large-scale invasions from all sides like an iron barrel, especially against the Gan Yi people who are skilled in guerrilla archery.
At this point, Zheng Quchi's identity as a spy became very sensitive.
Although he didn't want to see her die, the general's orders were paramount.
But he didn't expect that Zheng Quchi was indeed tough enough to survive, and even when the general was in a bad mood, he still managed to come out intact without missing any limbs.
Zheng Quchi didn't want to talk to these mentally unstable people, so she endured the pain in her legs and walked very fast.
Unfortunately, their legs are short, and they can be caught up with in just two or three steps.
Seeing her puffed-out cheeks and angry glare, Wei Yao teased her, "I didn't expect you to be so petty. Since the general hasn't done anything to you, you might see me often in the future and not want to practice the Soft Bone Technique with me anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Quchi slowed his pace.
She felt that taking her anger out on someone was petty and that she was always magnanimous, so there was no need to argue with an outsider.
She turned her head to the side: "Then when will you teach me?"
"You'll see me in a couple of days. By the way, aren't you a carpenter? You can even build city walls?" he asked curiously.
Zheng Quchi said casually, "I'm just a small stonemason, only responsible for quarrying and carrying stones. I probably won't be the one to build the city wall."
Wei Yao remained silent for a moment, then said seriously, "Sang Xuanqing, pay attention. If the city walls of Fuxian cannot be repaired, then Fuxian will never have peace."
She was a little unaccustomed to his sudden seriousness.
For a long time afterward, Zheng Quchi would recall the expression on Wei Yao's face when she said those words.
It was as if he had foreseen a massive catastrophe, but was powerless to stop it, feeling a sense of helplessness, regret, and a heavy sense of desperation.
"What do you mean by that?" Zheng Quchi also put away his casual attitude.
But Wei Yao didn't reveal anything more, only patted her head: "Alright, I'll send someone to take you back first, we can talk about it in a few days."
Zheng Quchi was sent back to Guixu Ridge from Changxunpo by Weiyao's men, but as soon as she returned to the shantytown, Shan Bian took her to a deserted place to investigate the situation.
He stared intently at her, not missing a single subtle expression on her face: "Child, how is it? Have you seen Yuwen Sheng?"
"I saw him." She nodded.
"What did he say to you? And what did you say to him?"
Zheng Quchi had been thinking about what Wei Yao had told her the whole way, and now she was no longer in a joking mood. She suddenly asked Shan Bian seriously.
"Now can you tell me what the Mo family's mission is this time?"
Dan Bian was met with her question, especially since she looked serious and exuded an undeniable pressure, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
But he had to tell her about this sooner or later, so Shan Bian didn't hide anything and said frankly, "Find a way to stop the city wall from being completed, and destroy it completely if necessary."
Zheng Quchi's expression changed upon hearing this.
"Why did you do that?" she asked, staring intently at him.
Dan Bian hesitated for a moment, scratched his head in frustration, and then honestly told her the truth.
"Do you know what this city wall means to Fuxian and Ye Kingdom? Its location is very important and crucial. It controls the major transportation routes of Guixu Ridge, the tail of Beishan Mountain, and the nomadic barbarians of the grasslands. Even if these barbarian cavalry can break through the pass, they can only harass the interior because their supplies cannot be transported in through the pass. Do you understand?"
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