freenovelworld Chapter 362 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 7)
Chapter 362 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (Part 7)
Chapter 362 The King of Qin Understands the Whole Story (7)
The others weren't in much better shape; each had wounds of varying depths, crisscrossing their bodies. Faced with such severe injuries, Wei Ji and the others hurriedly rummaged through their bags for strips of cloth and herbs, hastily performing basic bandaging on Meng Yi and the others.
Next, Wei Ji rushed anxiously to Meng Yi and the others. He first gently shook Meng Yi's shoulder while softly calling out, "General! Wake up!" However, no matter how he called, Meng Yi remained unresponsive with his eyes tightly closed. Seeing this, Wei Ji was terrified. He then hurriedly tried to wake the other companions, but the result was the same.
Wei Ji felt a chill run down his spine. What was going on? Meng Yi's martial arts skills were among the best in Qin, and even in other kingdoms, he was considered one of the best in the world. Moreover, the others were no ordinary people; they had all been carefully selected to participate in this operation. To launch a sneak attack on Liu Ji while he was asleep should have rendered him defenseless, killing him instantly. But now, not only Meng Yi, but everyone else was seriously injured.
Wei Ji frowned, his gaze sweeping over the blood-soaked ground and the wounds of Meng Yi and the others, his mind racing. Logically, with their strength, they shouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state. Could it be that some top-tier expert secretly intervened to help Liu Ji? Or was there some hidden trap or mechanism here? Or was it simply because Liu Ji was exceptionally skilled? These questions swirled in Wei Ji's mind, leaving him utterly perplexed.
However, at this moment, further doubts were of no use. The most urgent task was to escape Pei County, this place of trouble, as quickly as possible. After all, regardless of whether Liu Ji was dead or not, their actions had already been exposed. As far as Wei Ji knew, Fan Kuai and Lu Wan were both closely related to Liu Ji, and if they found out about this, they would definitely pursue them relentlessly until they were killed.
Furthermore, Lord Lü highly values Liu Ji, who is about to become his son-in-law. If Liu Ji were to get into trouble, Lord Lü would not stand idly by, for both moral and practical reasons. If Lord Lü were to request the county magistrate's assistance in investigating the murderer, their chances of leaving the city smoothly would be virtually impossible. Thinking of this, Wei Ji gritted his teeth, determined to fight his way out no matter what.
However, the situation before them was truly worrying—Meng Yi and his group had all fallen into a coma! How could they be safely brought out of the city? This undoubtedly became an extremely difficult problem.
Wei Ji frowned deeply, his mind racing as he racked his brains for a solution. Suddenly, as if struck by a flash of inspiration, the abandoned waterway he had noticed a few days earlier while investigating Pei County came to mind.
The waterway had become dilapidated due to years of neglect and lack of maintenance, and was overgrown with weeds. If Wei Ji hadn't discovered it by chance, no one else would have noticed its existence. With this in mind, Wei Ji immediately had an idea.
He decisively issued orders: three groups were to be dispatched immediately. One group was to clear obstacles around the waterway to ensure unimpeded subsequent operations; another group was to scout the area near the waterway to find opportunities to exploit. The remaining group immediately returned to the inn and tidied up their belongings.
With the tasks assigned, the three groups sprang into action. A hint of tension and anxiety lingered on everyone's face. They all knew the inn was no longer safe. If the magistrate decided to launch a thorough investigation, the inn would inevitably become the primary target. Once discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable, and escape would be virtually impossible. Thinking this, they quickened their pace, eager to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.
Although this dilapidated thatched hut was also fraught with danger, it was currently their only place to hide. They had no choice but to remain there for the time being, hoping to find a good opportunity to leave the city as soon as possible.
After everyone left, only Wei Ji remained, quietly keeping watch over the unconscious Meng Yi and the others. Time flew by, and before long, the third group, who were responsible for returning to the inn to retrieve their belongings, finally returned.
Wei Ji and his men didn't dare delay for a moment. They immediately and carefully changed Meng Yi and the others from their blood-stained, tattered clothes. Then, they found some flammable materials and started a roaring fire, hoping to burn the blood-smelling clothes completely. After all, the strong smell of blood would easily attract wild animals with a keen sense of smell, and the simple thatched hut clearly couldn't provide enough security.
As the fire gradually subsided and was eventually extinguished, night began to quietly shed its heavy black veil, and a faint, pale dawn slowly appeared on the horizon. Just then, the other two groups of personnel, who had been carrying out different tasks, returned to the thatched huts. Each person had successfully completed their assigned task and provided a detailed report.
According to the second group, soldiers were indeed patrolling and defending the waterway leading to the outside world. However, around 7 PM, the soldiers would change shifts. During this brief period, due to the lack of seamless coordination between the two sides, a temporary gap would appear in the defenses around the waterway.
After careful consideration, Wei Ji decided to seize this fleeting opportunity to take action. Although he was fully aware of the enormous risks involved—the slightest misstep could expose their location—it seemed to be the only viable option they could think of under the current circumstances.
After careful consideration, Wei Ji finally completed his detailed and comprehensive plan. He turned to look at the slightly tired group around him and said softly, "Everyone, take a rest for a while and recharge your energy." With that, he got up alone, deciding to go out and investigate the current situation outside.
By this time, the sun was gradually approaching noon, and the streets and alleys of Pei County were filled with a bustling and prosperous atmosphere. However, even so, the meticulous Wei Ji could still keenly sense something unusual—many patrol personnel were moving back and forth on the streets. This situation had never occurred in the past few days, which indicated that the matter instigated by Liu Ji had probably been exposed, and judging from the current situation, it was highly likely that the county magistrate had already intervened.
Upon thinking of this, Wei Ji's face instantly darkened. He thought to himself, "This is a huge problem. If we can't get out of the city soon, we'll all be in danger." With a heavy heart, Wei Ji continued walking slowly. Before he knew it, he arrived at the door of a very familiar tavern.