Chapter 242 - 154: What Does This Mean? (3)

Moreover, once the gun is fired, the sniper’s position will be exposed.

Champions and masters surround Marquis, and mobilizing the Capital City’s troops is just a matter of minutes. It’s almost impossible for them to retreat unscathed.

If a machine gun were used instead, the power would certainly increase, and it wouldn’t matter even if they were discovered. But the machine gun’s strafing would inevitably harm innocent civilians, which is something Han Lei absolutely doesn’t want to see.

So, what exactly should she do?

Han Lei gently leaned her head against the carriage wall, closing her eyes in contemplation.

The carriage was silent, with only the sound of wheels rolling over the ground echoing in her ears.

After a long time, she suddenly opened her eyes, a glint of brilliance flashing in them, and her lips slightly curved upwards, clearly having thought of a brilliant idea.

She lightly tapped the carriage wall, and the voice of Captain Big One came from outside.

"Miss, is there anything you need?"

"Big One. After we enter the city, let’s not go to Youjia Inn first. Let’s head to ’Drunken Immortal Brew’ for some drinks," Han Lei said casually.

"Alright!"

In the afternoon, the sunset’s afterglow spilled over the Capital City’s stone-paved roads, casting a golden hue.

Han Lei and her entourage finally arrived in this bustling capital city.

The streets of the Capital City were wide and clean, lined with numerous shops, high-hanging signboards, bustling pedestrians, and horse-drawn carriages, all showcasing the capital’s prosperity and vitality.

Several brothers from Big One’s team, who had previously fought on the Beiguan battlefield and had never ventured beyond Canzhou, were coming to the Capital City for the first time.

They rode horses, trailing behind Han Lei’s carriage, looking around in every direction, overwhelmed by the sights.

The bustling scenes of the Capital City opened their eyes wide, prompting lively discussions among them.

"The Capital City really is different! Look at this street, it’s more than twice as wide as ours in Qingshui County!" one brother exclaimed, his eyes glancing continually at the shops on both sides.

"Isn’t it? Look at that silk shop, the fabrics hanging at the entrance look so luxurious just by sight!" another brother pointed to a shop not far away, clicking his tongue in wonder.

"Hey, look over there, what building is that? Why is it so tall?" Someone pointed at a towering building in the distance, asking curiously.

"That’s Tengyun Building, the Capital City’s most famous restaurant, even His Majesty visits there often. But, whether it is still famous now, remains unknown."

Han Lei’s voice came from inside the carriage, carrying a hint of laughter.

The brothers, upon hearing this, were immediately thrilled. They had long heard of Tengyun Building’s reputation and didn’t expect they would have the chance to witness it personally this time.

Han Lei didn’t know where Yang Haibo and Tang Xiaotong had opened Drunken Immortal Brew, so Captain Big One asked for directions on the road, and before long, the group arrived at the entrance of Drunken Immortal Brew.

The head of Drunken Immortal Brew was extraordinarily grand, with a tall signboard elegantly inscribed with the three big characters "Drunken Immortal Brew," flanked by red lanterns, making it particularly eye-catching.

"Miss, we’ve arrived."

Captain Big One reined in his horse, looking up at the grand signboard, secretly clicking his tongue.

Besides knowing that the family business spread throughout Da Jing, Han Lei’s projects in Qingshui County already seemed to be an immensely large endeavor, rivaling those of noble families.

He didn’t expect Han Lei to have such a large industry in the Capital City.

The scale of Drunken Immortal Brew was far more upscale than Tongfu Building in Qingshui County.

Han Lei lifted the curtain and elegantly jumped out of the carriage. Upon seeing her new appearance, the brothers of Big One’s team were stunned.

The Han Lei in front of them had completely transformed.

She wore a luxurious silk robe, her hair styled upon her head, a jade belt around her waist, and an exquisite gentleman’s hat on her head, looking every inch like a wealthy young nobleman.

"Miss... Miss?" Captain Big One widened his eyes, calling out uncertainly.

"This... this is..." The other brothers were also looking at each other, unable to contain their twitching facial expressions.

Seeing this, Han Lei stifled her laughter, deliberately lowering her voice, asking, "Well? How do I look?"

"Ah, it’s good, it’s good."

"Very good."

The brothers finally reacted; Han Lei had told them on the road that everyone had to change clothes to sneak into the Capital City.

They also donned the silk garments Han Lei had prepared, posing as wealthy young noblemen’s friends and attendants.

But they didn’t expect Han Lei’s disguise to be so thorough. Not only was her figure and appearance completely different, but even her gender had changed.

"Ahem, ahem," Han Lei fake coughed twice, adopting the demeanor of a wealthy young nobleman, saying, "Remember, from now on, you must call me sir. No surname Han, let’s... temporarily go with Wei!"