The atmosphere at Pegasus Ranch became tense.

The sentry towers and towers that were usually unguarded became cunning and cunning.

The strong men in the city drove out of the mountain city one by one and gathered on the plains of the pasture to prepare for the battlefield.

After Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling slipped back into the room, before they could sit down, Lan Gu came and gave instructions: The owner of the castle strictly ordered everyone in the inner fort to stay in their courtyard unless assigned a task. Violators will be punished according to family laws. Do you understand it? Kou

Zhong leaned by the door and said to Lan Gu who was standing outside the door: No matter whether there is a war or not, everyone still has to eat. So, Lan Gu, is it unnecessary for you to issue this strict order to us?

Lan Gu didn't expect that Kou Zhong would not give her face. The thin and angry face on his face said: "Who is in charge of the manor? If I want you to stay here, you are not allowed to step out of the door. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." Kou Zhong

He smiled and said: "Lan Gu, calm down. Just now, when the big housekeeper reported to the venue owner that the vanguard of the Four Bandits' coalition forces appeared nearby, we happened to talk to the venue owner about our housing and treatment issues."

Turning back to Xu Ziling who was sitting on the chair covering his mouth and snickering, he shouted: "Jing's memory is so good. What happened to the host at that time?"

Xu Ziling then changed his seriousness and said in a deep voice: The owner of the farm asked us to be at ease at that time. We should also make more cakes to entertain Princess Ning and her entourage. Don't panic and lose the magnanimity of our ranch's chatting, laughing and fighting.

Lan Gu was at a loss for words and then remembered that she had not arranged a new place for them to stay. Her arrogance was greatly reduced and she muttered: Why are you staying here since the owner of the venue ordered you to stay here?

The two secretly shouted thank you to God and slipped away to the woodshed.

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At dusk, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling prepared cakes, put them in brocade boxes, and walked towards Huanlvyuan where Li Xiuning lived. On the way, they encountered several patrols and asked questions, but they didn't hesitate.

The Green Garden is an independent courtyard surrounded by high walls. It is located on the right side of the atrium and has a deep view of whirling trees. The most distinctive feature is that there is a stone pond with a radius of more than ten feet outside the entrance. There is a pond with running water under the forest, and goldfish are raised to grow.

The nine-curved bridge more than ten feet long connects the garden and the atrium.

The long bridge is in the middle of the stone. It curves from left to right, like a maze. There is also a hexagonal pavilion in the middle section that is admirable for its ingenuity.

Xu Ziling saw Kou Zhong walking in silence, knowing that he was in a conflicted mood because of Li Xiuning, but he also knew that no one could help with this kind of thing, so he could only sigh in his heart.

There were two armed men sitting in the hexagonal pavilion. Judging from their clothes, it was obvious that they were Li Xiuning's guards. Seeing them arrive, he was surprised and asked: Is there something wrong?

Kou Zhong said what he meant and the other person said relievedly: Just leave it to us!

Kou Zhong had already thought of a good word and said with a smile: When Princess Xiuning came to visit the garden this morning, she told people to explain the making method to her after making the cakes and ask the two uncles to pass it on.

The guard frowned and said: "The princess is receiving guests. It's not an urgent matter. Let's report it first and let the princess decide if we want to see you later. You can just leave the things to us."

The two reluctantly put down the cakes and turned around to leave.

When the guards were out of sight, Xu Ziling asked curiously: Who is Li Xiuning receiving?

Kou Zhong smiled bitterly and said: Of course, the people at the ranch are guests to her. Oh! That’s not good!

They both thought of the traitor at the same time.

Xu Ziling made a decision immediately: We will split up immediately and remember to go back and get your Jing Zhongyue.

Kou Zhong pulled him and said: "If there is a fight outside for ten and a half months, the situation here will be critical. How can you run away to play so quickly and leave me alone to suffer here?"

Xu Ziling pushed him away and said: If we go out together, it will be too easy to arouse suspicion. Don't forget that body shape and height cannot be changed. And we need to practice acting alone to prepare for the future. Do you understand?

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Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling put on the two sets of night clothes provided by Lu Miaozi and put on masks and immediately transformed into two other people, almost unable to recognize each other.

Xu Ziling turned into a rough man in his thirties, with a rough bronze face, a pitted right cheek, and a scar about three inches long. He looked like a gangster who committed murder and set fire. In line with his handsome appearance,

The upright body has an indescribable wildness.

Kou Zhong's appearance was even more strange. Not only did he have an unflattering hooked nose, but he also had a full beard and an arrogant and unruly look. He was ten years older than Xu Ziling after his face change.

The two of them took pictures of themselves in the mirror and laughed so hard that their stomachs hurt.

Kou Zhong put his arm on Xu Ziling's shoulder and said: Let us two Yangzhou monsters go out separately tonight and cause the whole world to turn upside down.

Xu Ziling said: If anyone thinks that if we are not here to ask questions, we have gone to Mr. Lu to learn skills. Are we clear?

Kou Zhong put Jing Zhongyue on his back and said, "It would be more secure if you don't meet with Lu Miaozi first when you come back. Come on! You unloyal guy!"

Go out through the window.

Xu Ziling followed him closely and used the art of night walking, Rabbit Running Heron, and flew through several buildings. Finally, he lay down in the darkness of a two-story building and asked in a low voice: Why have I lost my loyalty?

Kou Zhong stared at the direction of Huanlvyuan where Li Xiuning was and said fiercely: Do you still have loyalty? I can go play by myself for fun. I am left here alone to eat the northwest wind and wait for the enemy to plot.

Xu Ziling couldn't help but laugh and said: Who told you to be so sentimental? You are the hero who saves the beauty. Remember, we will meet at Mr. Lu's place before dawn. Just take care of yourself! Please forgive me for being with me.

Then he raised his arms and shot across the night sky above the building like lightning in the direction of the fortress wall.

Watching Xu Ziling disappear into the darkness in the distance, Kou Zhong sighed helplessly and slid downstairs, diving like a fish into the Green Garden like a ghost.

The spiral energy in his body was endless, making him seem to have endless explosive power. He avoided several patrols and crossed the stone forest to reach under the garden wall.

Kou Zhong concentrated his mind and ears, and an extremely moving auditory world immediately came to his ears.

The fish swimming in the stone pond were swaying, the wind was blowing, and every breath and cough within a radius of more than ten feet was heard in his eardrums. He was immediately startled and thought that he was getting worse.

.Suppose you can sneak into the core area of ​​Huanlu Garden, wouldn't you be able to borrow a pair of ears to monitor most of the area in Huanlu Garden?

However, this matter will never be easy. Li Xiuning is not only a master of the Li Clan but also extremely resourceful. Under the current circumstances, there must be a strict arrangement so that the enemy will not break in.

Moreover, Li Gang and Dou Wei, who came with her, are not easy to deal with. Once they cause misunderstandings, they will be in great trouble. Thinking of this, he has grasped the situation inside the wall and planned a way to sneak in.

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Xu Ziling shot towards the outer city wall like an arrow. He shot out the Divine Escape in his hand and used his inner strength to control his escape claws. He silently grabbed the top of the wall and climbed up the wall at a blind spot between the two sentries that was out of sight. Then he let go of the Divine Escape without anyone noticing.

He climbed over the fifteen-foot-high city wall and slid down the wall.

Taking advantage of the opportunity that the guards on the wall tower were focused on the pastures below the city, he quickly skimmed along the wall in search of a safe place to cross the city river.

The sky was dotted with stars and the moon was hazy, and a strange feeling suddenly arose in my heart.

He felt a touching loneliness, as if he had entered a world of isolation and had no connection with anyone else.

Shen Dun shot out again and grabbed a stone on the other side. The spiral energy was injected into his whole body from the right Yongquan point, making him almost flat on the water and shot to the other side, which greatly reduced the chance of being discovered.

Without stopping, he sneaked into a sparse forest and ran towards the mouth of the East Gorge.

He had no plan and no confidence to sneak past the gate tower at the mouth of the gorge because with the Flying God's Escape, he could easily climb over the precipitous cliffs and reach the battlefield outside.

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Kou Zhong leapt up to the wall, used the divine lightning in his hand to shoot his claws across the eight-foot space, and grabbed the eaves of a house against the wall. At the same time, he used his strength to snatch away the darkness that fell silently into the eaves.

He listened carefully to confirm and see clearly the surrounding situation, then slid to the ground, stopped and then galloped through a garden, flew over a three-story building, and finally hid in a flower bush.

Kou Zhonghuan looked around and was currently in the center of the garden, surrounded by flowers, trees, ponds, rockery, pavilions, elegant and deep.

The buildings all around were brightly lit and the sound of voices could be heard coming.

Kou Zhong concentrated on eavesdropping when a female voice coming from the building on the left attracted his attention.

Just by listening to her voice, he recognized that this woman was the slut and traitor he had followed last night and discovered her hidden secret.

She deliberately lowered her voice and said: "Princess Ning should understand now. The owner of the farm knows Li Tianfan and has close contacts with him, so he is likely to provide horses and equipment to Li Mi. Although the chief steward and some deacons strongly opposed it, their repeated advice was ineffective.

Kou Zhong was stunned and vaguely guessed that the conspiracy was related to Li Mi. Because no matter what happened to Li Xiuning, Li Clan would naturally suspect that Shang Xiuxun and Li Mi were the cause of the conspiracy.

If Li Tianfan is Li Mi's son, he should also be Song Yuzhi's fiancé.

Li Gang's voice rang out: "This is an extraordinary matter. I wonder if your honorable husband knows that Madam is here?"

The woman said with certainty: Of course, the master asked Yuan'er to take this opportunity to come and report and discuss with you. I hope that our relationship with the noble family will not be destroyed due to the owner's momentary confusion.

Kou Zhong secretly shouted that this would at least make Li Xiuning's side doubtful in the absence of any evidence.

Dou Wei and Chen Xiong's voice said: This is indeed strange because as far as we know, Li Mishi secretly supported the four bandits to disrupt the south. Why would the four bandits come to attack the ranch again?

Na Yuan'er calmly said: "The master has also analyzed this matter and it may be a mystery, so he warned Yuan'er to inform everyone as soon as possible because this is most likely a nonsense act instigated by the owner of the venue, Li Tianfan."

Dou Wei said: "Princess Ning, no matter what, we must strengthen our defense immediately."

Li Xiuning said calmly: Those who are not kind will not come. If Sister Xun is indeed involved in this matter, she must know our strength very well, and she will not be able to prevent it even if she wants to.

Kou Zhong heard that he hated and loved this beauty. She still acted so calmly in this situation. No wonder Li Clan entrusted her with the important task of negotiating with Shang Xiuxun.

Li Xiuning continued: "Sister Yuan, can you inform the general manager to have a confidential and detailed discussion with each other?"

Kou Zhong applauded in his heart that as long as Li Xiuning saw Shang Zhen, he could immediately expose Yuan'er's trick.

Unexpectedly, Yuan'er agreed and said: Now Yuan'er will immediately send someone to inform the master that he is responsible for guarding the East Gorge. Unless there is a military emergency, there should be no problem.

Then Yuan'er resigned and Li Xiuning and three other people saw her off in person.

Kou Zhong was already aware of Yuan'er's conspiracy. He secretly thought that if he took advantage of this opportunity, he could hide in Li Xiuning's boudoir and wait for her to come back. Hey! His heart was so hot at the thought that he did not hesitate to sneak in.

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Standing on a dangerous cliff on the top of Xuziling Zhuoli Mountain, you can overlook the wilderness extending from the mouth of the West Gorge to the horizon.

Under this confused starry night, mountains, rivers and rivers meander beneath your feet.

Suddenly Xu Ziling felt Kou Zhong's desire to dominate the world.

It is a feeling of ruling over the world and dominating the earth.

A person like Kou Zhong would never submit to anyone.

He, Xu Ziling, did not want to be inferior to others, but what he pursued was a free and unrestrained lifestyle.
To be continued...