“Wow, kid, you’re really something. Getting that girl to spout such nonsense – even this ancestor’s heart is itching.” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs cackled.

Ye Kong feared Little Red would be harassed by Ye Wu after returning, so he’d taken out the small sword artifact for Little Red to carry. Of course, it wasn’t for Old Ancestor Yellow Springs to protect Little Red, but for Yellow Springs to act as a wiretap.

Through the small sword, Old Ancestor Yellow Springs could clearly see the situation around Little Red. If anything unexpected happened, he could immediately communicate through divine sense to tell Ye Kong.

So Old Ancestor Yellow Springs heard Little Red’s entire report to Second Wife clearly.

Ye Kong smiled. “If I didn’t make up a twisted, bizarre story with a bit of color, Second Wife wouldn’t believe it.”

“Seems she already believes it. So what do you plan to do next?” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs asked again.

“I had Little Red say ‘washing pants’ to make Second Wife understand that time waits for no one. If she wants to do something, she must hurry. Only this way can I force her to act quickly. Otherwise, I don’t have time to watch her every day.”

…

“So these secret manuals must be returned?” Second Wife muttered to herself.

“Of course. Otherwise, if he discovers…” Little Red’s face was full of fear, ​visit our site​as if she feared the Plague God to the extreme.

“What’s the latest they can be returned?” Second Wife asked again.

“I washed his pants for him and hung them up to dry. Tomorrow morning when the pants are dry, he might ask me for them.”

Second Wife didn’t speak. She lowered her head and pondered for a while, then said, “Enough. There’s enough time.” After speaking, she comforted Little Red. “Alright, you’ve worked hard too. This wife guarantees you’ll have a good destination. Go back to your room first and rest. Wash your face, sleep a while.”

“Yes, Second Wife.”

This time, Second Wife didn’t mention having Little Red marry her son. She only said “a good destination.” Obviously, having her son marry a woman who’d serviced another man with her mouth was something she couldn’t accept. Of course, this was also Ye Kong’s intention in having Little Red say it that way.

After Old Ancestor Yellow Springs reported to Ye Kong, he was very happy. Little Red didn’t know there was a bearded infant inside this small sword. Following along, Yellow Springs could not only witness Little Red’s activities in her room, he might even see Little Red bathing.

Old Ancestor Yellow Springs was very expectant, but Ye Kong had calculated everything. How could he forget this? He’d already instructed Little Red not to bathe.

Although Little Red very much wanted to bathe today – at the very least wash down there – thinking of Ye Kong’s instructions, she still endured it.

As soon as Little Red left, Second Wife immediately busied herself. First, she sent someone to summon the martial arts expert brought from her mother’s family to verify authenticity.

The martial arts expert read through them once and confirmed these were indeed two decent martial arts secret ​visit our site​manuals. However, he also believed these martial arts weren’t so miraculous as to make someone a supreme expert in two years.

However, Second Wife didn’t pay too much attention. After all, if Ye Kong had these two secret manuals, he might have other fortuitous encounters. Those situations could be investigated later. Currently, these secret manuals were urgent.

Then Second Wife hastily summoned an artist to copy the secret manuals exactly as they were. She busied herself the entire afternoon, but busied herself happily.

Hehe, since you’re not an immortal cultivator, then Ye Kong… wait for death!

Finally enduring until dark, Second Wife hid the two secret manuals in her sleeves, had people prepare a sedan, and hurriedly walked toward the Ye Manor’s back gate.

Just as Second Wife left, the light in Little Red’s room brightened then went out. Then Little Red quietly slipped out the door, went to Second Wife’s room to confirm she really wasn’t there, then also hurriedly left the courtyard.

“She moved?” Ye Kong was overjoyed. This woman still couldn’t help but make a move. Moreover, the move was actually leaving the manor in the middle of the night. That was very obvious. The person Second Wife secretly met with… definitely harbored ill intentions toward him.

“You just stay in my room and wait for me to return. Oh, give me that small sword.” Ye Kong walked out of the room, stuck an Invisibility Talisman on himself, and chased after her.

“Last night I told you to follow her and you wouldn’t go. Today you still have to go. Sigh, if you don’t listen to this ancestor’s words, you’ll regret it.” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs said.

“Regret what? Not going yesterday was because it didn’t concern me. Following today is because I discovered new circumstances. Both correct decisions, beyond reproach.” While invisible, Ye Kong followed behind the swaying small sedan, using consciousness to converse with Old Ancestor Yellow Springs.

“Both correct decisions? Stop gilding yourself. If you ask me, the correct decision would be to capture her and use the Soul-Searching Great Method.”

Ye Kong shook his head and smiled. “Wow, your method is really crude and direct enough. But what if after searching, you discover you made a mistake?”

“Made a mistake? Then just kill her.”

Ye Kong continued, “Made a mistake, kill her. Didn’t make a mistake, kill her even more. You really do kill people like flies.”

“Back in the day, the people this ancestor killed – that’s a lot. What’s this to you? Hmph.”

The two bantered while following the small sedan onto a main road. Before long, the sedan turned into a deep, narrow alley. In the deserted alley at midnight, the echo of the sedan bearers’ footsteps carried far.

“Where do you guess she’s going to meet?” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs asked again.

“She didn’t go to Treasure Spring Pavilion, so that only leaves the Lu brothers and Iron Bailiff. I think Iron Bailiff is more likely.”

Old Ancestor Yellow Springs shook his head. “I think Iron Bailiff doesn’t have that much guts. Didn’t you see his face turn green when he saw you? Besides, Iron Bailiff is quite a bit younger than Second Wife. Not very likely they hooked up.”

“According to what you’re saying, the Lu brothers have an even bigger age difference with Second Wife. Also not possible to hook up.”

“Right. I guess it’s not the Lu brothers, and not Iron Bailiff either.”

“Then who else could it be?” Ye Kong noticed the small sedan ahead had stopped. Second Wife lifted the curtain and walked out. “You all wait here. I’ll be out in a moment.”

Second Wife climbed two steps and entered a large residence. The large residence had no door plaque either. Didn’t look like an official’s home. A bit like a newly built residence with no one living there.

Ye Kong didn’t think too much about it. He noticed the people in the residence all recognized Second Wife. Then Second Wife sat in a bedroom to wait. An old man dressed like a servant simultaneously left the residence.

Ye Kong followed the old servant to the back door of a large residence not far away. This house had extraordinary bearing. The back door was built even taller and grander than other people’s front gates. Outside were even two stone lions.

“Another official, and a high official too,” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs said.

“Correct.” Ye Kong nodded. At this moment, he could already determine who Second Wife had come out to meet. At the same time, he also felt a strong sense of crisis.

“My Lord, please slow down.” A middle-aged man walked with official steps from the courtyard, two bailiffs behind him, following the old servant toward the large residence where Second Wife was.

“Who’s this?” Old Ancestor Yellow Springs asked.

“If I’m not mistaken, this is the Southern Capital’s City Guard Lord Chen Qingfang.” Ye Kong snorted coldly.

Old Ancestor Yellow Springs suddenly understood. “Oh right, he’s [unauthorized copy]Iron Bailiff’s boss. How could I forget about him?”

Soon, Chen Qingfang and Second Wife met face to face.

“Since this kid practices martial arts techniques, then he’s not an immortal cultivator. Now I can relax.” After listening to Second Wife’s narration, Chen Qingfang let out a great sigh of relief.

Second Wife said, “But I’ve heard many people say that kid sits meditating in his room for days at a time. How do you explain that situation?”

Chen Qingfang smiled. “Dahong, you don’t know this. Quite a few martial arts must also cultivate internal energy. However, compared to immortals, that internal energy is far inferior.”

Old Ancestor Yellow Springs cried out strangely in Ye Kong’s ear. “Dahong! I’m gonna puke. Second Wife’s given name is so tacky. No wonder she named her maid Little Red. Haha.”

“It is very tacky.” Ye Kong sat down across from them. With the Invisibility Talisman, they had no idea the person they were scheming against was right across from them.

“So do these two secret manuals have internal energy techniques?” Second Wife asked again.

“No, these are all moves and martial techniques.” Chen Qingfang flipped through the books again as he spoke.

“Looks like Little Red still needs to go probe that kid again.” Second Wife nodded. Suddenly she noticed Chen Qingfang’s hand had wrapped around her waist. “Qingfang, don’t fool around. I need to go back early today.”

“Hey, today you found out that kid isn’t an immortal cultivator. [stolen content]You’ve rendered great service to His Majesty. I’ll also receive His Majesty’s praise. Haha, how can I not reward you?” Chen Qingfang smiled wickedly, reaching out to unbutton Second Wife’s clothing.

“Don’t.” Second Wife’s refusal was half-hearted as she let Chen Qingfang undo several of her buttons.

“Qingfang, if His Majesty really wants to punish Ye Haoran, could you spare me and my two sons?” A red mist had already appeared on Second Wife’s face.

“Hmph, Ye Haoran deceived the sovereign, showed contempt for authority, and commands troops with unchecked power. Punishment for this crime will definitely involve exterminating nine generations of his clan!” A flash of cruelty appeared in Chen Qingfang’s eyes. His hand paused. His expression softened somewhat as he said, “Dahong, since you’ve rendered service, I’ll definitely ensure you and your sons don’t die.”

“Qingfang, you’re so good to me.” Second Wife appeared very moved and suddenly embraced Chen Qingfang.

“Dahong, even if you hadn’t rendered service, I’d still do my utmost to protect you. Back when you were still in your boudoir, I was your admirer. Back then I thought if I could grow old together with you, that would be my happiest thing. But who knew your father would betroth you to that military brute Ye Haoran…”

“Wow, damn it to hell. An old house on fire really does burn fiercer the older it gets. Even more energetic than young people.” Ye Kong called out through divine sense again. “Old Ancestor, weren’t you desperately wanting to watch this? Live broadcast right here. Quick, look.”

“Qingfang… there’s one more matter I need your help with…” Second Wife said breathlessly.

“Speak.”