Chapter 1,392 Leaving the city, ambushing outside the city
Chapter 1394 Leaving the city, ambush outside the city
Yuan Lu carried two food boxes and placed them on the table. He pointed at the food box on the left and asked Zhou Chen.
"Brother Zhou, you asked me to buy this for that sister. Do you want me to send it to her?"
"Okay, I'll trouble you, Yuanlu."
"It's okay, I just happened to go see that sister."
Yuan Lu carried the food box and went to the guest room where Ren Ruyi rested. He was a kind-hearted person. When he saw Ren Ruyi in such miserable condition last night, he felt very pitiful for her and wanted to take care of her.
Ning Yuanzhou picked up a piece of cake, tore a small piece into his mouth.
"You are very concerned about that Bai Que from Zhu Yiwei. You don't really have a crush on her, right? You know very well what kind of person Bai Que is. There are so many women in the world, why would you fall in love with just one Bai Que?
She is beautiful, but there are women more beautiful than her."
It's hard to say whether it was because Zhou Chen had seen Yi Nian Guan Shan or because of the mission. Since Ning Yuanzhou misunderstood, he would admit it.
"There are three thousand weak water, I only take one scoop. If you like someone, do you need a reason?"
"Don't you need it?"
"do you need?"
"Hey, how do I know if I need you? I don't like women. Uh, no, I mean, I have never met a woman I like."
Although Ning Yuanzhou is thirty years old, he has always worked for Liu Daotang. There are many female Tiqi who admire him, but he has never developed the relationship between men and women at all. He really has not experienced what love is like.
Pass.
"I'm just worried about you, don't fall into her hands in the end."
Zhou Chen chuckled and said: "I may fall into her hands, but it may not be a bad thing."
Ning Yuanzhou spat: "I think you are really crazy."
Compared with the previous relationship between the two of them as superiors and subordinates, he felt that talking to Zhou Chen like this now was more relaxed. He really didn't want anything to happen to Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen comforted her: "Don't worry, I know what I know. I know her much better than you do. Don't look at her like this now. Maybe you will ask for her in the future."
Ning Yuanzhou looked disdainful: "She is a white bird, I want something from her? What are you thinking? This is impossible to happen."
"Don't talk so eloquently, otherwise it won't look good if you get slapped in the face." Zhou Chen showed a weird smile.
Ning Yuanzhou was a little puzzled: "I always feel like there's something behind your words. I haven't seen you for more than half a year, and you already know how to be smart when talking."
After a while, Yuan Lu came back to have dinner with Zhou Chen and others.
"You said you wanted to live in seclusion and escape from the world, but have you decided where to go?"
"I haven't decided yet, but no matter where I go, leaving Wu is the most important thing anyway. What about you, after traveling around the world, have you decided where to go next?"
Zhou Chen and Ning Yuanzhou discussed the issues of seclusion and travel.
"I don't care. It's all travel anyway, and it doesn't matter where I go. But if Wu State wants me, I will definitely find a way to leave Wu State first, maybe go to Chu State, or maybe Su State. Anyway, I won't starve to death anywhere.
"
The world is so big that Zhou Chen really doesn't care where he goes. Anyway, he has martial arts skills and various crafts, so he doesn't have to worry about eating, drinking and making money.
Traveling around the world in the ancient world and traveling around in the modern world are both very pleasant things.
In my previous world, I had been a police officer and had not been to many places. In this world, I can travel more and see everywhere.
Of course, before that, the task is naturally still his top priority.
Ning Yuanzhou said leisurely: "I want to find a paradise with mountains and water, and live a peaceful and comfortable life with Yuan Lu."
"Aren't you ready to find a woman?"
"No matter what kind of woman you are looking for, women are always troublesome."
When Ning Yuanzhou heard about women, he rolled his eyes. He didn't want to find any women. She was so troublesome that he couldn't be free and easy by himself.
Zhou Chen shook his head. There may be more unmarried men in the ancient world than in the modern world. Some people cannot afford to marry, and some people are very philanthropic. Goulan brothels in the ancient world are all legal, as long as you are rich or have
Talent, even if you don't get married, you can still have many women.
In the afternoon, Yuanlu went out to do some shopping. When he came back, he brought a piece of news.
"Boss, Brother Zhou, when I was buying medicinal materials on the street just now, I overheard Lou Qingqiang talking to a masked man, saying that all the people from Zhu Yiwei's Wudu branch were taken away by Zhao Ji and the others the day before yesterday."
Ning Yuanzhou was very surprised when he heard this: "Is everything settled?"
"Um."
"Zhu Yiwei's Wudu branch has been doing well in the past few years, and when I was in office, it was never exposed that it could be taken over by Zhao Ji, unless it was due to internal strife among themselves, or someone was cooperating with others.
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Yuan Lu praised: "As expected of me, Mr. Ning, I guessed right. The person who cooperated with Zhao Ji and the others was from Zhu Yiwei. I heard Lou Qingqiang calling the masked man, Mr. Yue, I guess.
At least he is a purple envoy."
Ning Yuanzhou nodded, and then asked Zhou Chen: "You are responsible for rebuilding the Senluo Palace, and there is news about the Beast Dao. You should know the details of this matter, right?"
Zhou Chen shook his head and said: "I really don't know this. Didn't I tell you? Zhao Ji just wants to use me to rebuild Senluo Palace. In fact, he doesn't let me get involved in his affairs at all. But although I didn't participate,
We can also guess that Mr. Yue cooperated with Zhao Ji and betrayed his colleagues, probably for money."
"For money? So simple?" Ning Yuanzhou was surprised.
"This is just my guess. To be specific, now that Zhao Ji is dead, only Lou Qingqiang should know the best. If you want to know, just arrest him for interrogation."
"Forget it, I'm a reclusive person, and I don't want to know this."
Ning Yuanzhou paused for a moment and then said: "I just want to tell you that that white sparrow is probably a fish that slipped through the net. You have to be careful."
"Is this the first time you've reminded me? Don't worry, I know for sure that she may not be a good person, but she's definitely not the kind of person who repays kindness with hatred."
Ren Ruyi may not have that much understanding of the human world and is cruel to her enemies, but Zhou Chen, who has watched the entire plot, knows that she is not that kind of evil person. She has her own sense of right and wrong and will not treat those who saved her.
People have evil intentions.
"I really don't know why you trust her so much. You're so confused."
Ning Yuanzhou could not understand Zhou Chen's thoughts. He only felt that Zhou Chen was fascinated by Ren Ruyi and lost his mind.
"Genroku and I have decided to leave tomorrow. What about you, do you have anything to pack?"
"No, you can leave at any time."
He had already secretly made a trip back last night. He had packed everything he needed and was waiting to set off. Although he knew he couldn't make it this time, he still had to make a show of it.
Zhou Chen walked outside the house and saw Ren Ruyi sitting outside. At this time, Ren Ruyi was completely different from the delicate appearance before, and there was a heroic spirit between her brows.
"You've heard everything you need to hear. You should have the answer you want to know."
Ren Ruyi took a deep look at Zhou Chen. In fact, she already knew what they just said. When she was in the branch, she heard the conversation between Zhao Ji and Mr. Yue, but she wanted to find out what happened to Mr. Yue.
real identity.
"Thank you. I will leave after leaving the city gate tomorrow."
Zhou Chen said: "I saved your life, how can you repay me with just a word of thanks?"
Ren Ruyi frowned and asked: "Then what do you want? Money, or something?"
"Has anyone ever told you that you really don't understand anything and have no understanding of the world?"
Zhou Chen's words made Ren Ruyi's expression suddenly change. She couldn't help but think of her benefactor, Queen Zhaojie of Anguo. Queen Zhaojie had also told her that she knew nothing but being an assassin.
Zhou Chen said something similar, which made her feel very weird.
"What's the meaning?"
"It's not interesting. In fact, you are a smart person. You didn't understand it before, but the environment didn't let you learn it. You won't be able to tell it in the future."
Zhou Chen knew Ren Ruyi's childhood experience. In a place like Zhu Yiwei, apart from trying to survive every day, he was learning to kill people and spy on intelligence. How could he teach him a normal life.
Ren Ruyi wanted to ask, but Zhou Chen had already wandered away, so she could only suppress the doubts in her heart.
She has lived for so many years and has met many people, but her encounter with Zhou Chen was really unique.
She knew her from the coffin and was lying in a coffin. Zhou Chen had already guessed her identity. Instead of targeting her, he was very kind to her. She felt that there must be some conspiracy, but she still couldn't figure out Zhou Chen's identity.
What is the 'conspiracy'?
One night passed, and Zhou Chen and the others were ready to set off early in the morning. Ning Yuanzhou had been the deputy master of the Six Paths Hall for many years, so it was naturally impossible for him to not even get out of a city gate.
He had already made arrangements, and when they went to the city gate for inspection, the four of them were let go directly.
After leaving Pingyun Gate, they came to the forest outside the city.
Yuan Lu asked Ren Ruyi with concern: "Sister Ruyi, do you really want to separate from us here? Your injury is not completely healed yet. Why don't I give you my horse to ride? It can go faster."
Ren Ruyi had a good impression of Yuan Lu and replied with a smile: "Thank you, but I can't ride a horse. Ruyi thanks Brother Yuan for taking care of me these two days."
Yuan Lu scratched his head in embarrassment: "No, no, I didn't do anything. You don't need to thank me. In fact, Brother Zhou cares more about you."
Ren Ruyi couldn't help but look at Zhou Chen, who was talking to Ning Yuanzhou.
"Zhou Chen, are you really not going to come with us?"
"You go to live in seclusion, and I go to travel. It's not the same goal, it's a different path."
"Well, this is our farewell. I don't know when we will see you again. Please take care of yourself."
Ning Yuanzhou looked sighing with emotion. Not long after they got together, they had to separate again, and he was still somewhat reluctant to let go.
"You too, take care of yourself. Zhang Song will definitely look for you if he knows you're not dead."
"Then I'll make sure he can't find it, haha."
Ning Yuanzhou and Yuan Lu bid farewell to Zhou Chen and left on horseback, leaving behind Zhou Chen and Ren Ruyi.
Ren Ruyi walked up to Zhou Chen and saluted slightly: "I owe you my life. If there is anything you want me to do, you can tell me. If I can do it, I will definitely help you."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "I don't have anything I want you to do for the moment, so I'll just remember it. Maybe there will be something in the future, and I will definitely look for you then."
Ren Ruyi didn't take it to heart. After seeing each other this time, she felt that there would be no chance of meeting her and Zhou Chen again.
"You want to find Mr. Yue who betrayed the Wudu branch. If you need help, I may be able to help you."
Ren Ruyi denied: "I don't know what you are talking about, I just want to go back to my hometown in Shengzhou."
She really wanted to find Mr. Yue, and Linglong must avenge her, but she just didn't want to admit it in front of Zhou Chen. She had always been alone and didn't need anyone's help.
Zhou Chen said with a half-smile: "That's just right, I'm about to travel to Shengzhou, how about we go together?"
Ren Ruyi's smile froze, and looking at Zhou Chen's teasing expression, she knew that Zhou Chen did this on purpose, and immediately gritted her teeth.
"What are you still doing? Come here. I don't know how long it will take to walk to Shengzhou. If we ride on the same horse, the speed will be much faster."
Ren Ruyi gritted her teeth at Zhou Chen's words. This Zhou Chen clearly knew who she was and what she was going to do, yet he still said that. It was so irritating.
"I……"
Ren Ruyi was about to speak when suddenly, there was a loud noise not far away, which made her expression change suddenly.
"It sounded like the explosion of a thunder bomb."
She looked at Zhou Chen: "Brother Yuan and the others are in trouble, don't you go and take a look?"
Zhou Chen sighed softly: "After all, I haven't been in charge of the Six Paths Hall for more than half a year. I can't control people just by relying on the remaining power of the past."
Ning Yuanzhou used his connections to successfully leave the city, but Liu Daotang was also able to pinpoint his location accurately.
"I'm going to help, how about you."
Ren Ruyi hesitated for a moment, thinking of Yuan Lu's help to her in the past two days, and nodded: "Let's go and have a look with you."
Ning Yuanzhou and Yuan Lu were being besieged by Lou Qingqiang and the Liudaotang people at this time. Ning Yuanzhou was very skilled in martial arts and could handle it, but Yuan Lu was weak in close combat and internal strength due to his heart disease. He was besieged by many people and was in a very embarrassed state.
, dangers abounded, and thunder and fire bombs had to be used.
But even with the use of thunder and fire bombs, there were so many enemies that it was difficult for two fists to defeat him. Lou Qingqiang gave up on the more powerful Ning Yuanzhou and prepared to capture Yuan Lu first to threaten Ning Yuanzhou.
After Yuanlu resisted a few moves, he was kicked away and hit a tree. His whole body was in severe pain. He was unable to dodge in the face of the oncoming enemy.
Seeing the critical moment, a sword light suddenly struck, instantly forcing Lou Qingqiang and others who were rushing towards Yuan Lu to retreat, and the sabers of three of them were cut off.
Lou Qingqiang stepped back and stood firm. When he saw Zhou Chen and Ren Ruyi standing in front of Yuan Lu, he suddenly became furious.
"Zhou Chen, it turns out to be you. I knew you had bad intentions."
Zhao Ji was suddenly killed. He didn't expect it to be related to Zhou Chen, but Zhou Chen hadn't been to Liudaotang for two days, and now he suddenly appeared here. At this moment, he seemed to have figured out a lot of things.
Zhou Chen sneered and said, "It sounds like you have good intentions towards me. We are just using each other."
"court death!"
In the past, Zhou Chen was not taken seriously by Lou Qingqiang at all. Now that he saw Zhou Chen hiding so deeply, his murderous intention increased sharply.
"Come on, kill him."
In an instant, all the Taoists from the Six Paths Hall around him raised their weapons and started to kill Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen was not afraid at all and said to Ren Ruyi without turning his head: "You protect Yuan Lu and leave them to me."
After saying that, he did not hold back, and instantly mobilized his inner strength, using the Xiangyi Taijian, flying away all the people attacking from the left and right, and then swept away the enemies directly in front with sword energy.
"Wandering dragon treads the snow!"
He killed seven or eight people with one move, causing Ren Ruyi to look at him frequently. This move of "Wandering Dragon on Snow" was not only amazingly powerful, but also agile and elegant, which was pleasing to the eye.
Compared with Zhou Chen's pleasing Xiangyi Taijian, her moves are much simpler. She holds a bamboo leaf in her hand and displays her most uncomfortable killing skills. Although she has no internal strength, she protects Yuanlu from anyone who comes close to them.