Chapter 1649: Taking Meng Qi Along (Patreon)

Chapter 1649: Taking Meng Qi Along

The next day, just as the day was breaking, Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu got up.

After a night of rest, both of them felt visibly better.

They didn't eat here in the morning as there were few people on the streets, but there were some vendors selling breakfast items.

After packing up, they were ready to set off. They didn't plan to take Xia Yan and Ying Xi along since they hadn't slept much last night. Although they rested with closed eyes, it was their duty to protect their master. In such a strange and cramped place, they couldn't afford to sleep deeply.

Shu Yu saw Ying Xi suppressing a yawn with red and bloodshot eyes, couldn't help but smile, patted her shoulder, and told her to stay and have a nap in broad daylight.

During this journey, it wasn't just her and Yunzheng rushing, Xia Yan and Ying Xi had been on the move too, and after such a long time, their bodies couldn't bear it.

Meng Yunzheng had already packed everything and, after giving each other instructions, he held Shu Yu's hand and was about to leave through the secret passage.

But unexpectedly, after walking a few steps, Meng Qi suddenly stepped forward and said, "Can I come along?"

Meng Yunzheng was taken aback, "You?"

Meng Qi hurriedly said, "I'm quite skilled, though not as good as Uncle Gao and the others, I won't slow you down. Besides, I'm familiar with Chenggu County. There isn't a place in these streets and alleys that I don't know. Take me along, and I can lead the way for you."

After considering for a moment, Meng Yunzheng nodded and agreed, "Alright, you can come, but you can't act on your own. On the way, you have to listen to me."

"Okay." Meng Qi's eyes sparkled.

Meng Han saw this and couldn't help but step forward, then met Shu Yu's gaze, and silently stepped back.

Although she wanted to go along, her martial arts weren't high, and she was young and impulsive. Going along might not only be of no help but also become a burden.

But her brother was different. Despite their father constantly urging him to study and seek official positions, he didn't neglect his martial arts training. After all, their father had been making preparations for both paths. If he couldn't pass the exams, he still needed the ability to inherit the Meng Family Escort Agency.

But her brother often skipped classes, and when their parents found out, they would come looking for him. He would then hide and run around the streets and alleys of Chenggu County, so he was indeed very familiar with the county.

Therefore, in the end, Meng Han took a deep breath and said to the three of them, "Sister Ah Yu, Cousin, Brother, please make sure to come back safely. We'll be waiting for you here."

"Don't worry, we'll take good care of ourselves, and you too." Shu Yu ruffled her head.

Perhaps because of the recent events, the originally optimistic and naive little girl seemed to have gained some maturity.

The three of them soon left the secret passage and exited the Meng family's residence. As expected, the streets were still deserted.

Since Meng Qi was now joining them, there were some things that Meng Yunzheng had to clarify. As they walked, he lowered his voice and said, "Chenggu County is unsafe everywhere. Although there are patrolling soldiers on the streets, they may not necessarily be trustworthy, and the county magistrate as well. If we encounter difficulties later or get separated, don't go looking for them."

These few words made Meng Qi suddenly stop in his tracks, and he widened his eyes in disbelief, "Are you saying..."

Meng Yunzheng nodded, "In short, remember, Chenggu County, and even the entire Changjin Prefecture, the government officials can't be trusted."