Chapter 959: Impersonating Lou Ze

Editor: Henyee Translations

Suddenly, the sound of a bell rang.

The mysterious person straightened up, adopting a serious demeanor, and waved his hand, “Bring the person in.”

An attendant immediately went outside to fetch the guest.

A person cloaked in a black cape and hat, whose face was obscured, was led in by the attendant.

The mysterious person was also wrapped up, hiding his features. Seeing the other party dressed similarly, he couldn’t help but sweat from the heat.

He didn’t express his thoughts, but started the conversation indifferently, “And you are?”

The cloaked person bowed slightly to the mysterious person, “I am Lou Ze, here to meet as agreed.”

The mysterious person struggled to see under the cloak’s deep hat, and the other party’s face was also covered, making it impossible to discern, “Could I see your face to confirm your identity?”

Without any hesitation, the cloaked person slowly unwrapped the scarf, revealing it stained with blood…

The mysterious person stared intently, then saw a fresh, finger-long cut on the cloaked person’s face, still bleeding, “You’re injured?”

The cloaked person’s voice was emotionless, “Your high-profile search for me led others to believe I possessed something valuable. They came after me, and this wound was from fighting them just now.”

The mysterious person apologized repeatedly, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize it would lead to such severe consequences. I’ve been trying to find you all this time, but couldn’t, which led me to use this last resort.”

The cloaked person slowly re-wrapped the scarf, his tone cold, “Speak, then. What do you want?”

Outside the Reception Pavilion, Chu Qingzhi watched with some amusement, “I didn’t expect someone would impersonate Lou Ze.”

Tang Jinghong, standing with a dignified posture, suggested, “Should we intervene? If the other party believes the impostor, it might lead to severe consequences.”

Chu Qingzhi had a different idea, “Let’s wait a bit longer. If the mysterious person is so easily deceived by a fake, what use is our intervention?”

Tang Jinghong thought it over and agreed, “Then let’s wait and see.”

Back inside the Reception Pavilion, the mysterious person twirled a finger, still somewhat unsure if the other was really Lou Ze, and decided to test, “Brother Lou, where are you from?”

The cloaked person slowly lifted his head, his eyes shifting from calm to fierce, revealing a sword from his wide sleeves, placing it at the mysterious person’s neck impatiently growling, “Speak!”

The mysterious person chuckled, and in an instant, his figure disappeared from beneath the sword, appearing at the room’s doorway, “Little rascal, trying to impersonate?”

With that, the mysterious person left the room, slamming the door behind him, “Someone, take care of the person inside.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong quickly heard fighting noises inside the Reception Pavilion, realizing the other party hadn’t been fooled.

Almost immediately, a figure flew out of Reception Pavilion, heading into the distance.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong hurried to follow.

The mysterious person landed beside a lake, not looking back but confidently speaking, “Lou Ze, or should I say Miss Chu?”

Chu Qingzhi’s lips curved slightly, “Did you leave us that message in the trees?”

She was referring to a message left by the mysterious person half a year ago while they were pursuing the addictive incense in the capital. They had captured a batch of opium in the woods, and the mysterious person had left a message saying they would meet in the eastern border.

The mysterious person turned with a smile, “Indeed, it’s you two. You’ve finally arrived.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, not disguised, stood calmly facing the mysterious person.

The mysterious person removed his cloak’s hood, revealing his face, “Do you recognize me?”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes slightly curved, yet she responded, “No.”

The mysterious person’s expression stiffened, then waved it off, “Never mind, I’ll introduce myself. I’m the Seventh Elder of the Yun Organization, known as the renegade of the group, and also the Ninth Prince of the eastern border Kingdom. But nobody has seen what I look like inside the Yun Organization, so switching identities is no pressure for me.”

Chu Qingzhi thought inwardly that this person seemed addicted to playing different roles, “What identity are you assuming now?”

Li Hongyu smiled again, more familiar this time, “Currently, I’m the leader of a small force, not worth mentioning.”

Chu Qingzhi raised an eyebrow, “Since it’s not worth mentioning, let’s discuss something valuable. You went to great lengths to meet us, what’s the matter?”

Li Hongyu adopted a look of ‘you must believe me’, “I wanted to inform you about the whereabouts of the second batch of military supplies.”

This statement made both Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong’s expressions change.

Tang Jinghong took it seriously, “You know the whereabouts of the second batch of military supplies?”

Li Hongyu casually replied, “Yes, your military supplies were intercepted by the Yun Organization, and then I led people to snatch them away. They’re now stored in a completely secure location. You can rest assured, nothing will happen to them.”

Both were taken aback, “Playing black eat black very smoothly, no wonder we couldn’t find them!”

Chu Qingzhi directly used a spell, “Where are the military supplies now?”

Li Hongyu involuntarily stated, “They’re in the warehouse at the Shang City Prefecture Office. The Prefect of Shang City is one of my people. Originally, my brother and the people from the Yun Organization planned to intercept the second batch of military supplies, but I intercepted them midway. Now, both sides are suspecting each other and are starting to show signs of internal strife…”

After speaking, Li Hongyu suddenly grasped his throat, shocked, “What have you done to me, why did I say this?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled lightly, “Nothing much, maybe you just really wanted to tell us, so you lost control.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu looked at Chu Qingzhi, struggling to speak, “You must have done something to me.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “That’s not important. What’s important is, you told us such critical information, do you want something in return? We are not ungrateful people, tell us, what do you need our help with?”

Li Hongyu gradually relaxed, somewhat incredulously asking, “You really still want to help me?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Go ahead.”

Li Hongyu scanned both Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, finally resting his gaze on Chu Qingzhi, “I have heard of Miss Chu’s unparalleled medical skills. I wish to ask you to treat someone for me.”

“Who?” asked Chu Qingzhi.

“A friend of mine,” Li Hongyu’s expression showed a trace of discomfort, “Would you come with me to see him?”

Tang Jinghong suddenly spoke, “We need to first confirm what you just told us at the prefectural warehouse.”

Li Hongyu clung to them like a lifeline, “I’ll go with you, and after confirming, please help me see my friend. He is in very poor condition now.”

“Let’s go,” said Tang Jinghong.

The trio headed to the prefectural office. Tang Jinghong presented his general’s seal and gained easy access.

The Prefect came running, anxious and fearful, “General Tang, what brings you here at this late hour?”

Tang Jinghong was straightforward, “Let’s go to the warehouse.”