Chapter 547: Chapter 174 Nan Batian: What, This, How Could It Be (Request for Subscription)_4

Sun Tiechui felt somewhat helpless.

This Han Lian girl, he didn’t know why she seemed so spaced out, but when it came to carrying out missions and killing people, she was swift and decisive, not dragging her feet. How strange.

However, despite his complaints, Sun Tiechui still kept an eye on the outside, waiting for the signal.

They were about to do something big today.

As they were preparing, on the other side, a messenger pigeon had already flown out of the city.

At this moment outside the city, a somber troop of Black Cavalry was waiting in tight formation. In front of the cavalry, a group of conspicuous white horses was tied up and grazing by the trees. Yelu was sitting in a lounge chair, holding an apple and eating it.

At this time, Qimu Ge came over with a messenger pigeon in hand.

“Master, there’s news from the city. White Tiger Hall has already set off.”

Yelu took a bite of the apple and then reached out his hand. Qimu Ge handed him the note, to which Yelu said, “Mmm, tell the brothers to dismount and take a rest. When they reach the East City Gate, we’ll go take a look.”

Qimu Ge said, “Master, aren’t you afraid they’ll run away?”

Yelu smiled upon hearing this and replied, “Run? Where can they run? They’re carrying such big coffins, full of military equipment. Can they outrun my Black Cavalry?”

Qimu Ge was silent for a while and then said, “So, shall we wait some more?”

Yelu fished out another apple and threw it to him, saying, “Eat an apple, rest for a while. No rush, no rush.”

He appeared to have everything under control and was in no hurry.

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Drip~~Drop~~

The sorrowful sounds of funeral music spread throughout South City. The funeral procession of White Tiger Hall had already moved through West City and was now progressing through South City. Upon hearing this funeral music, many locals poked their heads out to watch the spectacle, especially such a grand funeral procession, and couldn’t help but click their tongues–White Tiger Hall sure was rich! Such a large funeral must cost several thousand taels of silver!

The people whispered among themselves, when suddenly from another direction, the sound of funeral music arose, directly opposite from Chen Jie’s location.

The locals were stunned for a moment, then looked up to see that–fuck–it was a funeral procession of the Mulan people! These two processions had actually collided!

What to do now? The rules of funerals were that you couldn’t turn back. Who would yield to whom?

The gossiping hearts of the townspeople surged. Yes, they had heard that this group of Mulan people had animosity with Chen Jiusi. It seemed that Mulan Talala’s family was wiped out by Chen Jiusi; with old grudges and new hatreds combined, it seemed someone might lose their life!

“Yes, yes, this is getting interesting…”

The locals, looking forward to the spectacle, craned their necks even more expectantly.

At this moment, the news also reached the ears of both parties.

It reached the ears of Old Arutai, who glared and said, “Alright, they think our Mulan people will yield to them? No way! Sound the horn, attack, I want to see if these Han dogs dare not give way!”

Hearing this, the Mulan people became instantly incensed: “Right, I want to see if Chen Jiusi dares not give way to us Mulan people. That would be outrageous!”

“Yes, we won’t yield. If anyone is to yield it should be Chen Jiusi making way for us!”

As they were shouting on one side, on the other side, Xiao Hu said to Chen Jie, “Hall Master, it seems like we’re about to run into the funeral procession of the Mulan people.”

“Hmm?!”

Chen Jie’s brow furrowed, and his face darkened instantly: “Tell the procession to speed up! Charge past them!”

Hearing this, one of the leaders behind him was startled. At this moment, Liu Laoguai, nervous, stepped forward and said, “Jiusi, don’t act rashly, those are the Mulan people, you can’t provoke them!”

“What can’t be provoked? Are we supposed to give way to them?”

Liu Laoguai said, “Suffering slight indignities is essential for accomplishing one’s ‘Grand Plan’. It’s not worth stooping to their level. Right here, we’re close to the South Gate; let’s just leave the city from there. It won’t add much distance to reach Qingshan Pass.”

“This–”

Chen Jie frowned, then Sun Bu’er also persuaded, “Yes, don’t bother with the Mulan people, it’s pointless. Take the detour, Jiusi!”

“Yes, Master Chen, take the detour.”

…

With all the influential leaders in the city coming forward to advise, Chen Jie paused for a moment, then said, “Hmm, okay then, I’ll heed everyone’s advice.”

Chen Jie seemed to be very reluctant, and then with a wave of his hand, he ordered, “Take a detour, leave through the South City Gate!”

At his command, the procession smoothly redirected to the South City Gate. In fact, this was Chen Jie’s plan all along, including the encounter with the Mulan people’s procession. This was all a ruse, intended to make the last-minute change of route seem reasonable, not giving away any flaws!

…

“What! They left from the South City Gate?”

Nan Batian, upon receiving the report from his subordinates, stood up with a slap, his eyes bulging in disbelief. This, this was impossible!

Then he panicked, ordering his men, “Quick, go inform Qin Ying right away! Bring along five hundred men–no, seven hundred–and chase after Chen Jiusi immediately! He must not be allowed to escape!”

Nan Batian’s eyes were wide with urgency; he couldn’t let his carefully planned scheme come to nothing!

With this thought, he roared furiously, immediately sending someone to summon Qin Ying.

Qin Ying was nearby, giving a pep talk to Qin Hu and Qin Bao and the rest of their men!

“Listen up, I want you all to be on your toes, don’t lose face for me. If anyone embarrasses me, beware–I’ll deal with you when we get back. This time, for those who distinguish themselves, there will be rewards…”

Qin Ying shouted excitedly, while Qin Hu and Qin Bao cheered him on from behind.

Just then, a subordinate ran over and said, “The Gang Leader commands, Master Qin must immediately gather your men and head to South City.”