Chapter 1653: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1653: Let's Go Back
Meng Yunzheng continued walking forward, his voice low, "Do you think they wouldn't know if we didn't say anything? There aren't many people on this street, but there are many patrolling soldiers. We'll inevitably run into them. Being secretive and mysterious will only make them more cautious, so it's better to be straightforward about our purpose."
"But..."
"Besides, seeking the help of the authorities as soon as possible is the most normal course of action." Not seeking help from the officials would indeed raise suspicion.
Meng Qi thought about it and agreed. After all, his brother had a good relationship with the county magistrate; it made sense for him to inquire at the yamen.
If there were no leads, it would be reasonable for his brother to keep searching.
His brother had thought this through.
"So, where do we go now?"
"We'll go to the place Brother Hong mentioned. At least he wouldn't deceive us on this matter." After all, many people pursued the bandits, and several commoners saw it.
Meng Qi immediately led the way, and the three hurriedly headed towards their destination.
"There's someone following us from behind," Shu Yu whispered.
Meng Qi subconsciously wanted to turn around but was pulled by Meng Yunzheng, who wrapped his arm around Meng Qi's shoulder. "Mind your own business."
Meng Qi was startled and quickly slapped his hand, fearing that he had almost exposed them. He felt foolish.
The three acted as if they didn't notice anyone following them and arrived at the place Hong, the catchpole, mentioned. They started to investigate.
After a long while, Meng Yunzheng furrowed his brows, "There are no clues at all."
"What should we do now?" Meng Qi asked, feeling somewhat helpless.
Meng Yunzheng stood still, contemplating for a long time. "Let's inquire around the area."
The three then split up to ask questions, but most of the residents refused to come out, shaking their heads, claiming they knew nothing.
A few people said they saw the fight, but they didn't know where the bandits went.
Some even got impatient, saying, "Haven't the officials already asked about this? Why are you asking again?"
In the end, they met back up but still had no results.
Meng Qi felt anxious, "What should we do?"
"It seems they are not in this area. Let's try elsewhere."
They moved along the nearby surroundings to another side until the gaze that had been following them disappeared.
Meng Yunzheng squinted his eyes, and he held onto the increasingly anxious Meng Qi, asking in a low voice, "Do you know if there's another inconspicuous path leading to the previous street?"
Meng Qi was stunned, "Brother, are you suggesting that..."
"We're going back."
"Is there any clue over there?"
Meng Yunzheng nodded and asked again, "Are there any other roads?"
Meng Qi nodded excitedly, "Yes, yes, yes! Follow me."
He led them through a series of hidden pathways, weaving through secluded and uninhabited alleys, skillfully avoiding the patrolling soldiers.
Finally, the three stopped behind a high wall, and Meng Qi pointed to it, saying, "On the other side of this wall is the street we were on before."
"How do we get over there?"
Meng Qi looked around and moved some debris in the corner of the alley, revealing a small door behind it.
"What is this..."
Meng Qi whispered, "Behind this small door is an abandoned large courtyard. Many fatal accidents occurred there years ago. Someone bought it with the intention to renovate it, but the courtyard turned out to be haunted, and the new owner died tragically. More misfortunes followed, scaring everyone away. The courtyard has been abandoned ever since, and the back door of the courtyard leads to the end of the street where we were just now."
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