Chapter 1733 - 639: Setting Out on the Escort (Part 3)

"The Chief has agreed, but this trip is dangerous. We need at least a thousand taels of patterned silver for escort fee."

"What?"

Lu Ren was shocked, spraying out the tea in his mouth, and coughed repeatedly:

"Where can I find a thousand taels of silver for you?

"I only have two hundred taels here, that’s all I have...

"Please, Master Chen, save my life."

At this point, he hurriedly took out a small bundle from behind him, placed it on the table, and opened it, revealing the shining silver coins.

A few escort masters watched with some envy.

Chen Dinghai furrowed his brow, but seeing Lu Ren’s pleading face, he finally sighed:

"Alright, alright... I won’t make it difficult for you, but I must ask you one thing."

"Master Chen, feel free to ask. I will tell everything I know."

"Which major power have you offended?"

"This..."

Lu Ren seemed hesitant, but after much deliberation, he bit his teeth:

"Master Chen, have you ever heard of Baisui City... the Xing Family?"

"..."

Chen Dinghai realized:

"I see."

No more words were exchanged. Both parties finalized the document and then visited the City Lord Manor.

With that, the matter was settled.

Chen Dinghai held the newly obtained wooden box and returned to the escort agency. He went directly to a room in the back yard without saying much.

With hands clasped, he bowed respectfully:

"Chen Dinghai requests to see the young master."

The door creaked open, revealing Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun sitting inside chatting.

Chen Dinghai entered with head bowed, placing the box on the table:

"Young Master, the matter is settled."

Su Mo glanced at the box and smiled, saying:

"Can you guess if the Mystical thing is hidden within the envelope or inside the token?"

Chen Dinghai was taken aback, looking up at Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun, noticing they were both watching him.

After some contemplation, he said:

"Possibly... in the envelope.

"I guess poison is hidden in the letter."

After speaking, he looked at Su Mo, surprised that Su Mo hadn’t disclosed the answer.

Seeing this, Su Mo smiled slightly:

"Earlier, I discussed this matter with Lady, and we had differing views.

"Your opinion matches hers.

"However, once the seal for the escort mission is in place, it can’t be opened. The answer will be revealed once we reach Imperial Court Mountain."

"Young Master, that person is full of lies, thinking he can fool everyone.

"Why don’t we arrest him, use severe interrogation, to find out the truth?"

Chen Dinghai suggested.

Su Mo shook his head lightly:

"There’s no need. Although he wants to use us to cause trouble.

"But this fits our excuse.

"Nowadays, those who are heading to attend the hall master’s coming-of-age ceremony have already set out from various parts of Xizhou.

"If we blend into the crowd, we won’t attract attention.

"And his real aim is evidently the Tianjing Sect Master, which coincides with our plan.

"Unfortunately, his idea is too naive.

"Unaware, if there’s more to it... If there is, the fifth lunar month could be even more interesting than imagined.

"Old Chen, you should prepare to accompany me this trip.

"You act as Vice Leader, escorting the mission personally, while we follow as subordinates.

"Lady, will you join me on this journey while Hu Niu stays to watch over White Tiger?"

"Alright."

Yang Xiaoyun nodded: "Should Little Situ come along too?"

Su Mo pondered briefly and then nodded lightly:

"Sure, having her with us is reassuring."

Yang Xiaoyun gave him a half-smiling glance:

"Actually, the most suitable for this trip are her and Ziyi. However, this matter is critical, I want to be present myself, otherwise, she should really go.

"But it seems now, the important matters have to be delayed further...

"Why not bring Ziyi along?

"After all, Xiao Dao Ren and Shu Jing have now become familiar with White Tiger.

"White Tiger is smart and won’t cause trouble."

Su Mo appeared slightly hesitant, speaking softly:

"Xiao Xiao and Mu Shanshan have gone to Liufang Ridge.

"With you, Little Situ, and Old Chen, we’re heading to Imperial Court Mountain.

"If Ziyi joins us, then the house will be under Old Ma’s care."

At this point, he paused, finally nodding:

"So let Zhou Su be more mindful.

"She’s silent but stable in nature, able to handle situations calmly.

"In the worst scenario, White Tiger can be relied upon. The house shouldn’t catch fire."

"Alright, let’s settle it this way."

Yang Xiaoyun smiled slightly: "When Nanhai people arrive, we won’t be short-handed as we are now."

Su Mo exhaled lightly, playing with the box in his hand.

He glanced at the system notification in front of him again.

[Task: Escort the contents of the Brocade Box to Imperial Court Mountain’s Weiyang Palace and deliver it to Tianjing Sect Master Sikong Hua Ji!]

[Accept?]

With a thought, the task was accepted.

Su Mo then spoke softly:

"Now that everything is settled, all arrangements have been made. Prepare to set off tomorrow."

"Yes."

...

...

The night passed peacefully.

At dawn the next day, the escort agency’s entrance was already prepared with several carriages.

The carriages were packed with large and small boxes.

Though they seemed heavy, they were actually filled with stones.

Lu Ren’s escort was just a small box, carried personally.

Carriages were used merely to deceive others.

Su Mo and his party, including Wei Ziyi and Little Situ, had disguised themselves as escort masters of the agency.

Leaving Shunfeng Escort Agency’s original masters stunned.

Not knowing where the Dong family found these new recruits, each seemingly hard to deal with.

With the sound of a gong, the flag bearer loudly shouted:

"Smooth journey, smooth return.

"Half-year in Jianghu, return in peace!"

With that, a flick of the hand, the Escort Flag flew up with a rush.

The big characters of Shunfeng fluttered in the wind.

Chen Dinghai stood in front of the horse, glanced back at the carriage where Su Mo, dressed as an escort master, sat, and seeing him nod slightly, he then gave a soft call:

"Let’s go!"