#363 - You run and I chase you, you can't fly away
As news of what happened at Little Leaf Mountain reached Yu Pingjun at top speed, Wei Changtian, who was at the foot of Little Leaf Mountain, was deep in thought amidst the chaos.
Unexpected yet also anticipated, Chu Xianping had failed to find Bai Youheng.
However, Du Chang had captured over thirty Dragon Guards, while the remaining seventy had escaped in the confusion.
Although the Dragon Guards had been instilled with the values of "rather die than betray" from a young age, they couldn't withstand the interrogation methods of the Night Watchmen, which were not to be trifled with. Thus, after interrogation, Wei Changtian had obtained some crucial information.
Five people, midnight, north of the city.
This was all the information regarding Bai Youheng's whereabouts.
Wei Changtian naturally didn't know Bai Youheng's specific plan, but since the latter's actions were so clear, it undoubtedly meant that he had a way to enter the city from the north.
What was in the north?
His brain working at lightning speed, Wei Changtian thought for about a few dozen breaths before slowly speaking under the watchful eyes of Chu Xianping and Du Chang:
"If nothing unexpected happens, Bai Youheng should already be inside the city."
"Du Chang, take men to the north of the city and investigate how he entered the city."
"Brother Chu, you come with me to see Li Qi."
After a pause, he looked up at the massive and majestic Fengyuan City in the night, Wei Changtian's tone icy.
"No, I'll go see Li Qi myself. Brother Chu, you go and notify the Night Watchmen, the government, and the city garrison, and tell them..."
"From this moment on, seal the city."
"Empress, is what you're saying true?!"
Candlelight flickered, and sandalwood incense lingered.
The silver-armored general had already left, but Bai Youheng could no longer remain calm.
He had arrived in Fengyuan at noon, and less than six hours had passed, yet Wei Changtian had already captured the Dragon Guards.
Everything that was happening could only mean one thing—
Wei Changtian had known he would come to Fengyuan all along.
But how was that possible?
He had been extremely careful on his way, and he had never noticed anything unusual.
Could it be... that the news had been leaked from Da Ning?!
It had to be said that Bai Youheng, the favored son of Heaven, was not just for show. He guessed the truth in just a few breaths.
And he also knew that now was not the time to think about these things. What was more important was what to do next.
Fengyuan City, where he had lived for twenty years, was now a dragon's den and a tiger's lair to him.
He no longer dared to use the spies in the city, and the Dragon Guards outside the city had been wiped out.
Then his greatest reliance at the moment was only the beautiful but crazy Empress of Da Feng in front of him...
"Young Master Bai, this empress has no interest in joking with you."
Slowly placing the secret letter on the candle to ignite it, Yu Pingjun's face became even more beautiful in the firelight.
"What this empress is telling you happened half an hour ago. If the people you brought are not tight-lipped... then Wei Changtian may already know where you are."
"Impossible."
Hearing Yu Pingjun say this, Bai Youheng immediately frowned and denied, "Only the few people who came with me know about my entering the city through the secret passage. The people outside the city don't know."
"Young Master Bai, you're thinking too simply of Wei Changtian."
Yu Pingjun had a faint sneer on her face, "You've already been fooled by him once with the Yama matter, it's not impossible for you to fall into his hands again this time."
"Empress."
Being exposed and mocked, Bai Youheng's tone at this time was no longer as respectful as it had been at the beginning. He immediately narrowed his eyes and threatened, "If I really fall into Wei Changtian's hands, you will inevitably not have a good ending either."
"This matter, I think the Empress should understand."
"Hehe, this empress naturally understands."
Yu Pingjun once again showed that creepy smile, "So please rest assured, Young Master, this empress will definitely ensure that you leave Fengyuan City safely."
"..."
Without answering or responding.
Bai Youheng just took a deep look at Yu Pingjun, and then quickly calculated in his heart what he should do next.
He had two purposes for entering the city—
Therefore, he needed at least an hour.
"Empress, give me a quiet room, and no one is allowed to disturb me within an hour."
Thinking of this, Bai Youheng stopped dawdling and immediately made his request: "After an hour, I need to leave the city immediately!"
"An hour..."
Yu Pingjun smiled softly upon hearing this.
"Okay, this empress will help you."
"Your Majesty, Young Master Wei requests an audience."
Da Feng Imperial Palace, Tianlu Hall.
Just as the endless stream of people lining up to leave the city were suddenly stopped inside the city, a young eunuch quickly walked to Li Qi, who was "working late into the night," and said in a low voice:
"Young Master Wei said he wants to seal..."
"Your Majesty!"
Before the young eunuch could finish speaking, the door of Tianlu Hall was suddenly pushed open.
A figure then stepped in, not caring at all about the sharp blades that the Imperial Guards in the hall had already drawn.
Strictly speaking, such an act was considered "trespassing on an important royal area" and could be killed on the spot.
But who told the person who came to be Wei Changtian, so a group of Imperial Guards did not dare to act rashly.
Even Li Qi just smiled bitterly and waved his hand to the crowd.
"All of you, step down."
"Yes."
The young eunuch, along with a dozen Imperial Guards, filed out of Tianlu Hall, leaving only Li Qi and Wei Changtian.
The latter quickly took two steps to come before the desk, and after slightly cupping his hands, he directly said straight to the point:
"Your Majesty, Bai Youheng entered the city from the north tonight and is now in Fengyuan City!"
Bai Youheng.
As the manipulator of Yama, Li Qi had naturally heard of this name long ago.
So his first reaction after hearing this was—
"Hmm? So Yama is not dead?"
"Your Majesty, Yama's life and death have nothing to do with Bai Youheng."
Wei Changtian quickly explained: "However, even if Yama is really not dead, as long as Bai Youheng is killed, the former will never be able to live."
"Is that so?"
Li Qi frowned slightly and gently put down the pen: "Then where is Bai Youheng now?"
"I don't know yet, so I came to see Your Majesty."
Wei Changtian cupped his hands again: "I hope Your Majesty can allow me to temporarily seal Fengyuan City for a few days."
"Seal the city..."
Li Qi was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "Young Master Wei, I'm afraid you're acting first and reporting later."
"Cough, the situation is urgent, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Somewhat embarrassed, Wei Changtian coughed dryly and quickly changed the subject: "That... this little one also has something to ask Your Majesty."
"Ask away."
"Yes, may I ask Your Majesty, besides the city walls and city gates—"
After pondering for a moment, Wei Changtian slowly asked: "Is there any secret way to enter Fengyuan City in the north?"
"This..."
After hearing this question, Li Qi was first stunned, and then fell into a long silence.
The expression on his face changed several times, and finally, under Wei Changtian's gaze, he raised his head and shouted in a deep voice:
"Someone!"
"Let General Ding come to see me!"
