The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

Chapter 120 Jiangcheng 49 (The End) Leaving

Having already lingered here for too long, Aunt Song wanted to leave as soon as Wen Li woke up.

As soon as Wen Li entered, she saw Shen Yingsi. Everyone was talking at once, but he sat there drinking tea, looking like a gentle young master, seemingly indifferent to the world.

He appeared detached from worldly desires and detached from worldly concerns.

Wen Li walked directly to his side and threw the Second Master into his arms. The Second Master excitedly licked Shen Yingsi's face a few times.

Shen Yingsi, such a calm and upright person, showed a rare hint of panic on his face.

"Could you give me a hug, Shen Xianzhi?"

Without waiting for Shen Yingsi's reaction, Wen Li sat down on her own, leaving the bewildered Shen Yingsi struggling to calm the enthusiastic Second Master.

“Host, look at how crazy you were yesterday, now the whole Zhao family is in a state of panic.”

"Tch, why are people so panicked? I don't think any of these guys surnamed Zhao are any good. You should be worried about me. If I stay here another day, they could poison me to death at any time."

Si Xiaxia thought about it and realized it made some sense; it was best to leave this place as soon as possible.

“Brother Sicheng, Jiangcheng is indeed dangerous. That person yesterday, no, that demon, might be even more powerful than the ones we’ve encountered before.”

Xie Xiao also said, "The Zhao family is a large family after all, so the demons won't dare to go on a killing spree for a while. But Si Cheng, we have indeed stayed in Jiangcheng for too long."

Xie Xiao had actually wanted to leave for a while. There were still many things in the capital that awaited their prince's decision, and they couldn't waste any more time here.

Wen Mingzhu suggested, "Shall we leave tomorrow?"

"I'm sorry everyone, I caused you all some trouble yesterday. My father wrote yesterday saying he has to go back to Jiangcheng for some business. He might arrive in a few days, so perhaps we..."

Wen Li sat in the chair like an old man, listening to their conversation. When she heard that Zhao Sicheng wanted to stay a few more days, she couldn't sit still any longer.

She's in a hurry to investigate the case right now; Guigu is where Jiang Jingshan died, and there might be some clues hidden there.

Besides, the Nine-Headed Serpent demon has been imprisoned inside for hundreds of years, and there are so many demons in Ghost Valley, surely some of them know something.

"Hey, no. Such a powerful figure barged into your Zhao residence yesterday. Who knows which enlightened master he might be? We dare not stay here any longer. That master is your family's enemy, not ours."

Xie Xiao said, "The most important thing now is the mission. Shall we leave now?"

"Yes you can!"

"I can see it."

After Aunt Song and Wen Li finished expressing their opinions, Wen Mingzhu looked at everyone and stammered, "I...I'll listen to Fourth Brother."

"Yes! We have to listen to Fourth Brother."

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Shen Yingsi.

He had been sitting idly to the side the whole time, and now he was stroking the fur of the dog, Er Ye.

Xie Xiao quietly leaned close to Shen Yingsi's ear and whispered, "Your Highness, the Empress and Lord Xie have already sent messengers to deliver messages."

Hearing this, Shen Yingsi still calmly stroked his hair.

Passing on messages? It's been the same old routine of writing letters and passing on messages for years.

Shen Yingsi's eyes and brows were as gentle as ever, yet they also contained a distant air that kept people at arm's length.

"Pack your things and leave."

"Row!"

"This……"

Zhao Sicheng wanted to say something more, but after thinking about it, he realized that his father would probably be coming to Jiangcheng soon, and with him there, nothing major should happen in the Jiang family.

It's better to leave sooner rather than later, so that Dad won't worry and prevent him from leaving.

Upon hearing that they were leaving, Wen Li happily took the Second Master back from Shen Yingsi's arms. They needed to go to the backyard first to take the Second Master's house with them.

Just as the group stood up, people came in from outside.

"I heard you're all leaving?"

Zhao Wenbai walked in slowly with several guards, his face beaming with a friendly smile.

Shen Yingsi replied with a smile: "We came out here on a mission, and we've been delayed for too long, it's time for us to leave."

"There's nothing we can do about delaying it for a few more days. Si Cheng, as the host, why don't you try to persuade him?"

"Second Uncle, I've already tried to persuade him."

Seeing that Zhao Wenbai was about to say something, Shen Yingsi quickly said, "We appreciate Uncle Zhao's kindness. If there is an opportunity in the future, we hope Uncle Zhao will take good care of us."

"Of course, Your Highness, please be extra careful on your trip."

As he spoke, Zhao Wenbai took two steps back and bowed.

The others also bowed to Zhao Wenbai out of politeness.

But these people included Wen Li, who was sitting in a chair with her legs crossed, holding the Second Master, and gently stroking his head. She had already stood up, but when she saw Zhao Wenbai's insincere attitude, she sat down again.

"Host, at least stand up. They are officials, no matter how small. You have to put on an act, otherwise you'll seem very out of place!"

"you're right."

Huh? The host said I was right? Si Xiaxia was a little shocked; she was just saying it casually.

Wen Li smiled and stood up lazily.

"Lord Zhao has returned so quickly, it seems the monster that broke in the other day has been captured?"

When Wen Li's voice rang out, everyone seemed rather puzzled.

Zhao Sicheng asked, "What kind of monster?"

Zhao Wenbai swallowed hard and said, "The monster? I killed it in the river. The river was too turbulent these past two days, and it was swept away in no time."

"Oh~ it was washed away in an instant? Uncle Zhao, you're just making things up."

Noticing that everyone's eyes were on him, Zhao Wenbai clenched his fists.

"Alright, Lord Zhao must have other matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."

Shen Yingsi suddenly spoke up, and before Wen Li could react, the Second Master in her arms was taken away and then pulled away.

Watching their retreating figures, Zhao Sicheng, who had been concerned about his second uncle, felt very puzzled upon seeing this scene, and his attention immediately shifted.

"Hey? Why is Fourth Brother pulling Wen Li along?"

Wen Mingzhu shoved him away: "Who knows! Get out of the way!"

Xie Xiao, holding his sword, said, "Fourth Brother, wait..."

After glancing at their retreating figures, Xie Xiao hesitated for a second before stepping forward and pulling Wen Mingzhu towards another door. Aunt Song clapped her hands and followed Xie Xiao and the others.

Wen Mingzhu was being pulled along, watching them walk further and further away: "Xie Xiao, why are you pulling me!"

"Xie Xiao! Let go of Mingzhu!"

Zhao Wenbai stood there, somewhat bewildered, watching their retreating figures. They...they all just left like that?

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"Shen Yingsi, what are you doing!"

Wen Li stepped forward to block Shen Yingsi's path. The Second Master, who was being held in Shen Yingsi's arms, blinked his eyes, stuck out his tongue, and looked at her, looking even happier than when she was holding him.

"Wen Li, didn't you recognize who that was just now?"

Shen Yingsi's words stunned Wen Li. That person just now...

"Who? Isn't it Zhao Wenbai?"

Shen Yingsi pulled her forward until they reached a secluded spot, then said, "You should know that the Zhao family is colluding with demons, and who knows how many demons are hiding in this mansion now. This nightmare hates you intensely and is lurking in the shadows, ready to bite you at any moment."

"Was that a nightmare?"

"It was he who sent Zhao Wenbai to kill you. The one just now should have been An Le."

Anle? It's become so blatant now? Wen Li looked around, feeling inexplicably alarmed.

"Don't be afraid, they won't dare to make a move rashly."

Wen Li nodded casually, then asked, "What about Zhao Wenbai? Did you kill him?"

Shen Yingsi said innocently, "Killed him? Ah Li, I don't like killing people."

You don't like killing?

Wen Li snorted, took the Second Master from his arms, and then quickly left.

Shen Yingsi walked silently behind empty-handed.