Xu Jinhuan nodded, "You don't need to worry about that. We all have travel permits and can enter the city normally."
Speaking of this travel permit, it was actually made by Su Sanxi. In addition to his skill in disguise, he was also an expert in forgery, and he could really make fakes look real.
Xu Jinhuan felt that even if he didn't become an assassin at Deyilou, he could still make a name for himself in the Ghost Market by manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods.
"Luckily I didn't kill him in time, otherwise such a capable person wouldn't be her subordinate," Xu Jinhuan thought contentedly.
Xia Zhiying was now filled with admiration for Xu Jinhuan. He had even prepared the travel permit. Her master was truly meticulous. She hadn't followed the wrong person after all.
Xie Datou had already dealt with Ouyang Xutao. He quickly wiped the blood off his face before walking over to Xu Jinhuan and asking, "Boss, I heard from Li Yichang that we're going to split up?"
Xu Jinhuan nodded, "Datou, come with us to Tongqiao County in a bit to see how much gunpowder has been sold and who the mole is."
Xie Datou immediately agreed, "Okay, boss, I'll go and tell Wang Manshan to take the guards and cooperate with Li Yichang."
When the surrounding light began to appear, Xu Jinhuan's team had already assembled. The main force continued northward, while the three-person team headed back.
As for the refugees surrounding them, they had all vanished in terror the moment Xie Datou drew his knife, fleeing in a swarm.
In their minds, it's safer to stay as far away from a menace like Xu Jinhuan as possible.
"Boss, we'll be going now. Big Head, you must take good care of the boss," Li Yichang said worriedly.
This was the first time their group had traveled without Xu Jinhuan. Although he said it was fine, he was actually quite nervous, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
When the boss comes back, I won't be able to explain it to her.
Xie Datou nodded upon hearing this, "I understand. As the leader, you must think more and observe more. Don't be too nervous. Maybe we'll catch up with you soon."
Xu Jinhuan looked at the sky and said, "You should hurry up and leave before it gets light. Once the sun is fully up, we won't be able to travel any further."
After Li Yichang respectfully bowed, he turned around and waved to the group. The people in the carriage cracked their whips, and soon the sound of horses' hooves clattered.
"Boss, we're leaving!"
After Li Yichang finished speaking, he quickly ran back to his carriage. Before long, amidst the billowing dust, only the backs of the main force remained.
Xu Jinhuan turned to look at Xie Datou, lingering for a moment on his blood-stained clothes, before returning to her own carriage.
When Xu Jinhuan came out again, she had not only changed into men's clothing, but also was carrying two new sets of clothes.
"Big Head, find a body of water to wash off the bloodstains first, then change into these new clothes."
After Xu Jinhuan finished speaking, he handed the clothes, which were obviously a size too big, to Xie Datou, and then turned to look at Xia Zhiying.
“The people of Tongqiao County may have already memorized your face and attire. Just in case, go to the carriage and change back into women’s clothing, and then I will put a disguise mask on you.”
Xia Zhiying felt that Xu Jinhuan had thought things through thoroughly. After taking the clothes, she nimbly climbed onto the carriage and changed back into women's clothing.
Soon, a spirited young woman lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage.
Xu Jinhuan looked at Xia Zhiying's face and found it very interesting. When she dressed as a man, she looked like a girl, but when she dressed as a woman, she was very heroic. The phrase "androgynous" really suited her.
"This is a disguise mask made by Su Sanxi. Try it on first and see if it suits you." Xu Jinhuan took out a disguise mask from his sleeve and handed it over.
After receiving the mask, Xia Zhiying quickly applied it following Xu Jinhuan's instructions.
A pretty but not overly beautiful young woman appeared before Xu Jinhuan.
The mask fit Xia Zhiying's face perfectly, making it impossible to discern her original appearance.
"Take a look and see what I think." Xu Jinhuan handed over a palm-sized bronze mirror.
After Xia Zhiying saw the person in the mirror clearly, her eyes widened in surprise. This was amazing; it was truly a completely different person.
After a brief moment of surprise, Xia Zhiying was filled with admiration for Xu Jinhuan. To be able to recruit such a skilled craftsman, her master must possess even more extraordinary abilities.
Xie Datou hadn't returned yet, and the empty space was empty except for the two of them. Under the influence of these feelings, Xia Zhiying couldn't help but want to tell Xu Jinhuan what was on her mind.
"Master, I never imagined that even with such strict security measures, the gunpowder would still be sold, causing your companions to lose their lives. I deserve to die," Xia Zhiying said with tears in her eyes.
Xu Jinhuan sighed upon hearing this. If it weren't for Zhou Zhou's words at the end, which reassured her, she probably would have gone crazy by now.
She and her comrades could die in battle, but they absolutely could not die such a wretched death...
Xu Jinhuan was initially a little angry with Xia Zhiying, but knowing that Zhou Zhou was not dead, and considering Xia Zhiying's talent, her rationality returned.
"Zhiying, you do bear some responsibility for this, but the real culprit is not you, but the person who secretly resold gunpowder."
"Since you feel guilty, then use that guilt to thoroughly investigate the truth and catch that traitor." Xu Jinhuan said, patting Xia Zhiying on the shoulder.
Xia Zhiying wiped away her tears and nodded seriously. "Master, rest assured, if it is truly someone from my household, I will absolutely not tolerate evil."
After chatting for a while, Xie Datou finally returned wearing his new clothes.
"Boss, the material of your clothes is really good. I've never worn such soft material before." Xie Datou touched the silk outer garment he was wearing with delight, his face full of surprise.
Seeing that Xie Datou liked it so much, Xu Jinhuan smiled and said, "I have a lot of this kind of material. I originally intended to make clothes for you, but I was too busy and forgot about it."
Once we reach the north and settle down, everyone should have a few decent sets of clothes made.
Xie Datou said happily, "Great! Everyone will be very happy to know!"
Xu Jinhuan looked at the sky, which was slowly brightening, and said, "Let's put on our disguise masks and head to the city gate. If we go now, the city gate should open soon."
Upon hearing this, Xie Datou immediately took the horse and led it to Xu Jinhuan's side. He then respectfully said, "Boss, you and Miss Xia should get on the carriage first. I'll sit on the carriage shaft and drive the horse."
Xu Jinhuan nodded, and after getting into the carriage with Xia Zhiying, he felt the carriage begin to move.
Not long after, a "whoosh" was heard outside the carriage, and then the carriage stopped.
"Have we arrived yet?" Xu Jinhuan asked, lifting the curtain in confusion.
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