Chapter 385 - 385: 385. Battle of Wisdom And Bravery

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Ji Shuisheng’s expression did not change when Qin Yongkang scolded him. He replied calmly.

“I sent someone to protect you.”

Qiu Yongkang sneered.

“Protect me? Why didn’t you send someone to protect me in the past?”

“I didn’t lose any big weapons in the past. Last night, Su Qing was almost blown to death. 1 was worried that the other party would target you, so I sent people to protect you.”

Ji Shuisheng looked calmly at the angry Qiu. Before he could confirm that Qiu Yongkang was a traitor, he did not want to lose this good brother of his.

“Then why are you only protecting myself?”

Qiu Yongkang did not believe Ji Shuisheng’s words. He looked at Ji Shuisheng coldly, his eyes no longer as warm as before.

“Because you are my good brother and have been managing all the affairs of Mo City. I fear the other party will do something bad to you.”

Ji Shuisheng’s words were flawless. Qiu Yongkang looked at him suspiciously, unsure if Ji Shuisheng was telling the truth.

“Lord Xing is the magistrate of Mo City. Shouldn’t he be protected more than me?”

Qiu Yongkang’s voice was no longer as angry as before, but it was still filled with suspicion.

“Lord Xing lives right next to the camp; who would dare to assassinate him? My grandfather lives in a government office guarded by government runners and soldiers. It’s safe. Only you live far away from the army, so you’re an easy target.”

Ji Shuisheng started to analyze the situation. Qiu Yongkang looked at him doubtfully. Ji Shuisheng’s calm expression didn’t seem like he was lying.

“I’m just an accountant; no one wants to kill me; 1 don’t need protection; just let them go!”

Qiu Yongkang’s emotions had calmed down. Although he wasn’t as agitated and angry, he still didn’t want anyone to follow him.

“That won’t do. You’re the only child in your family. 1 can’t let anything happen to you.”

Ji Shuisheng looked at Qiu Yongkang with deep eyes, his words carrying a double meaning.

“If I say there’s no need, then there’s no need. If you don’t believe me, then arrest me.”

Qiu Yongkang was instantly annoyed; his gentle face was angry, and his tone was a little peeved.

Ji Shuisheng looked into Qiu Yongkang’s eyes. His deep gaze seemed to be able to see through him. Qiu Yongkang’s eyes flashed with uneasiness.

After Su Qing and Ji Shuisheng separated, they went to the government office to visit Qin Feng first. He was Ji Shuisheng’s elder and Su Qing’s friend. It was reasonable for her to visit him.

Qin Feng was pleased to see Su Qing. He pulled Su Qing and spoke up for his grandson,

“Don’t leave my grandson again. He misses you so much that he can’t even eat. That fiancee was set by his father. It’s not like Shuisheng wants it. He wants to get the key back.”

“Grandpa, I understand. No one can separate us in the future.”

Su Qing smiled and assured the old man. Strictly speaking, Shuisheng and him had a fight because of what his grandfather said. Otherwise, how would she know that Shuisheng had a fiancee?

After leaving Qin Feng’s place, Su Qing went to talk to Cheng Yu alone. Cheng Yu attached great importance to it and immediately sent someone to Su Qing.

Su Qing led a group of soldiers out of the government office and bumped into Ji Shuisheng and Qiu Yongkang.

“Su Qing, going out?”

Ji Shuisheng asked Su Qing when he saw Su Qing leading a group of people. Su Qing glanced at Qiu Yongkang and saw that he was also looking at her. His eyes seemed to want to know where she was going.

“Yes, going around.”

Su Qing replied indifferently without mentioning where she was going. As she walked past Ji Shuisheng, Qiu Yongkang kept looking in the direction she had left with the soldiers.

Ji Shuisheng blocked Qiu Yongkang’s line of sight and pulled him into the government office.

“We have to figure out how to bury those four soldiers.”

Qiu Yongkang was dragged into the government office by Ji Shuisheng. He frowned slightly and did not even hear what Ji Shuisheng said.

Suddenly, he shook off his hand and said.

“I forgot something. I have to go home.”

Ji Shuisheng stopped him and asked,

“If it’s not a big deal, we’ll do it after our research.”

“No, my mother hasn’t taken her medicine this morning. I have to go back and take a look. I’ll be back soon.”

However, Qiu Yongkang insisted on going back. Ji Shuisheng did not stop him this time and called out to two soldiers.

“The two of you, go and protect Young Master Qiu.”

Qiu Yongkang stopped in his tracks and stared at Ji Shuisheng with a hurt expression.

“You still don’t believe me? Our friendship for so many years is not worth a word because of that woman? Shuisheng, you disappoint me.”

Ji Shuisheng imitated Qiu Yongkang’s tone and asked.

“Yongkang, why do you think so? I already said that I’m worried about your safety. Why don’t you believe me? We’ve been friends for so many years. What kind of person do you think I am? Or are you hiding something from me?”

Qiu Yongkang choked. He looked at Ji Shuisheng for a long time, his chest heaving. His eyes gradually turned from irritable to self-deprecating and finally to a cold smile. His voice became stern.

“I feel sorry for myself. Alright, follow me!”

He turned around and left after saying that, ignoring the two soldiers following him. It was as if this was the only way to calm the anger in his heart.

Ji Shuisheng stood at the entrance of the government office and watched Qiu Yongkang’s back as he left. His eyes gradually darkened like a deep pool. After a long time, he said faintly.

“Yong Kang, I treat you as my best brother, don’t disappoint me.”

“Shuisheng.”

When Cheng Yu saw Ji Shuisheng standing at the entrance of the government office, he called out to him. Ji Shuisheng withdrew his gaze and nodded at Cheng Yu.

“Uncle Cheng, I brought back a lot of new weapons this time. The lethality is several times greater than the usual weapons.”

“Is that so? That’s great. I have good news for you too.”

Cheng Yu was pleased to hear this. This was the first time he smiled since losing his great killing weapon. He pulled Ji Shuisheng into the meeting hall and told him the good news.

Su Qing took the transfer order from Cheng Yu and went straight to the military camp. What she needed to do required a large number of soldiers. It was far from enough to bring only one team of soldiers.

Su Qing used the Commander Transfer Seal to mobilize hundreds of soldiers, leading a large group of people to lock down the western part of the city.

“Search every house. Don’t miss any place.”

Su Qing looked at the houses in the western part of the city. Many people were living here, at least a few hundred families. It was a big project to search every house.

She had also brought along a group of people, all of whom were the soldiers who had searched the city with Qiu Yongkang that day.

“Which side did Qiu Yongkang lead you to?”

Su Qing’s expression was cold and stern. Her dignified gaze swept across the faces of these soldiers. No one’s expression could escape her sharp gaze.

“That residential area.”

An officer dressed like a lieutenant stood up and pointed at the northwest corner.

“Alright, let’s search this area.”

Su Qing looked at the residential area with a cold glint in her eyes. She led the army to the northwest corner and searched every room. She did not miss any corner, even if it was a chicken coop.

“Su Qing, I’ll help you search.”

Li Daniu lived in this area. When he saw Su Qing leading the men to search, he ran over and volunteered to help..