The city gates of Xi Ning prefecture were sealed overnight. At the first glimmer of dawn, a carriage arrived in front of the east gate. The coachman was a young man with delicate features. Without waiting for the city guards to stop and question him, the person in the carriage flashed the token of the general's residence and swaggered out of the city.

The sky was clear and bright, and the sun was high in the sky, but Zalan Tai's hands were trembling as he held the letter left by his sister. It was as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue: You don't like Fu Kangan. You don't have to be so angry just because you were made fun of, right?

And the Six Devils of Guandong, who do they think they are? If you are angry at them for being rude, just send them away. Why did they run away from home?

Cai Yue and Cai Huan of Great Qing woke up early and found that Gege was missing. She was so scared that she wanted to find someone to make a decision. Now that she saw Zalantai's pale face, she was even more scared. She asked in a trembling voice, "Sir, Gege, she … really left a letter and ran away?"

"I asked you to serve Gege, but you can't even watch her. What's the use of you?"

Zalantai was anxious and angry that his sister was missing. He pointed at them and said angrily, "Think carefully about whether Gege was acting strangely before or where she might have gone. I will come back and ask you after I report to Amar!"

He left with a flick of his sleeves and walked quickly through the corridor to the study.

"Amar!"

As soon as he stepped in, he suddenly saw Zhang Zhaozhong. He thought quickly, "Last night, the Safflower Society attacked the General's Mansion and saved Chen Jialuo. They also saved Jianing before. If Zhang Zhaozhong knew that Gege was missing, he might accuse them. Wu Ya's family would never be able to clear their name."

Therefore, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

"What's so urgent!" Siu Hui frowned and scolded.

Zalantai lowered his head and didn't say anything. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he had something to say.

Zhang Zhaozhong and Siu Hui had finished what they needed to say. Although Chen Jialuo had been rescued, he had other plans, so he didn't really care about the General's Estate.

"What?

Jianing is getting bolder and bolder! "

Walking out of the study, Zhang Zhaozhong suddenly heard Siu Hui's angry voice. She couldn't help but stop in her tracks. She wondered what trouble Jianing Gege had gotten into this time to make her Amar so angry that she even slammed the table.

However, there was no more sound coming from the study. He shook his head and left.

In the study, Zalantai saw that Amar was so angry and couldn't help but advise, "Please be quiet. Don't let others hear you and cause misunderstandings."

Although Siu Hui couldn't calm her anger and her chest was heaving up and down, she still cared about Jianing's reputation. She had to lower her voice, "Tell me, why did Jianing run away from home? Did you provoke her again?"

Zalantai couldn't take it anymore. So he was the culprit for Jianing running away? How could she accuse him like this?!

"Amar, no matter how much you love Jianing, you can't treat your son like this. It's not because of me. It's because you made her run away. There's a letter to prove it."

He handed the letter over while nagging, "It's because of Balu. He came to the Northwest and even sent something for Fauconn. With Jianing's temper, she doesn't like Fauconn, but you still let her accept it.

Also, what did I say? I told you not to indulge the Six Devils of Guandong. Now, Jianing, she … "

"Enough!"

Siu Hui was so annoyed by him that she slammed the table. "Don't worry about the reason. Go and find your sister!"

"Yes!"

Zalan Tai swallowed back all the words he wanted to say. However, looking for his sister was a big deal, so Zalan Tai did not hesitate. He nodded and was about to turn around when he suddenly stopped. "Then about Zhang Zhaozhong …"

"Don't worry about him. He's about to leave the Northwest." Siu Hui had a lot to say about Zhang Zhaozhong's recent actions.

The Valiant Cavalry Battalion was ordered to capture the Safflower Society. Zhang Zhaozhong was supposed to be doing his job, but after the Safflower Society kidnapped Chen Jialuo last night, he was unusually calm and unhurried. He proposed that the Xining Garrison continue to pursue the Safflower Society and leave the Northwest to deal with other matters. In the end, he didn't even give half a word of explanation!

However, although Siu Hui was dissatisfied with Zhang Zhaozhong, he didn't say much to Zalantai. He only urged him to quickly find Jianing.

After Zalantai left, Siu Hui sighed heavily. Considering his children's attitude toward the Six Devils of Guandong, he decided to send them to escort Koran back to the capital. When this matter was over, he sent them away … However, when he opened the secret compartment again, he found that Koran was gone.

… …

It was almost summer. The weather in the Northwest was unbearably hot. Cheng Yuanyuan, dressed in a long gown and disguised as a man, sat under the sparse shade of a tree. She gazed at the boundless sand dunes in the distance. There wasn't even the slightest movement of the wind or the shadow of a person.

This was Fenghe Town, a town close to Xining City. It was the place she and Li Yuanzhi had agreed to meet. However, from yesterday until today, the Li Family's carriage still hadn't appeared.

Logically speaking, if she and Chen Jialuo could easily leave the city, then the Safflower Society shouldn't have made any mistakes by using Li Kexu's departure. Could it be that they were held back by something?

Cheng Yuanyuan waited bitterly for Li Yuanzhi to not come. When she thought of Koran, who was still hiding in the saddle, she couldn't help but angrily glare at the person next to her.

Chen Jialuo, on the other hand, wasn't impatient from waiting. His mood was very calm and peaceful. The scenery of the vast desert was in front of him, and he was accompanied by someone. He was leisurely fanning himself with his folding fan. When he turned his head, he happened to see Cheng Yuanyuan fuming.

Although he didn't know why, he felt that if she had something to say, she should say it as soon as possible. It wasn't good to keep it in one's heart.

He curved his lips into a smile. "Miss Cheng, you've been unhappy these past two days. Is there something troubling you? Or did Jialuo somehow make you unhappy?"

Did he discover her resentment?

Cheng Yuanyuan blinked in surprise. When she saw his tall figure, free and easy, and his expression seemed to be coaxing her, she felt uncomfortable and pursed her lips.

This person's heart was really big. He was only released after being locked up for several days, and nothing happened to him. He seemed so carefree. So she was the only one who was anxious here!

Since this was the case, she still had to tell him about the Koran. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain when Huo Qingtong came. At that time, she had to push Chen Jialuo out no matter what. In any case, it would be good to let them say a few words.

She stood up and cleared her throat. "Chen Gongzi, in order to save you, I promised to bring something from the General's Residence. But the stables collapsed that night, and I didn't get the thing."

"I thought you were going to get the horse …" Chen Jialuo felt deeply guilty when he thought of how she risked her life to save him and made a deal with someone. Now, he had caused her to break her promise.

"Miss Cheng, I'm really sorry. Jialuo really doesn't have anything to repay you with. If there's anything I can do for you, just say it."

Cheng Yuanyuan walked over with her hands behind her back and took the fan in his hand. As she fanned herself, she pursed her lips and thought for a moment. "It's said that you don't expect anything in return for a favor. I'm not asking you to do anything for me, but if that person asks, you have to block him for me."

Seeing her use the fan like a cattail leaf fan, Chen Jialuo relaxed his brows and smiled. "Don't worry. No matter who that person is, with me here, I won't let him make things difficult for you."

Hearing his words, Cheng Yuanyuan sneered. "It's not that I'm making things difficult, but …" Before she finished speaking, she vaguely heard the sound of horse hooves in the distance. She covered her head with the fan and turned around to look.

"They're here!"

On the dust-filled official road, a group of carriages and horses hurried over.

To Li Kexu, leaving Xi Ning City and not being under the nose of the Siu Hui was like a fish swimming in the vast sea and a bird flying in the vast sky. He could finally relax his anxious heart and be on his way.

However, just as his carefree mood began to rise, his daughter urged him to hurry. They had just arrived at Feng He Town, but she insisted on stopping to rest. That was truly tormenting!

His daughter was scheming, but as her father, he wasn't stupid either. Did he really think that he didn't know who she brought into the posthouse and then on the road? He was just turning a blind eye and pretending to be ignorant.

In any case, the Siu Hui and Zhang Zhaozhong capturing the Safflower Society had nothing to do with him. The less trouble, the better.

"Father, I'm going to send off my friends." As soon as the carriages stopped, Li Yuanzhi jumped off the horse and excitedly said.

Li Kexu furrowed his brows. "What friends? They're just some jianghu people. Just help them out this time. Go quickly and come back quickly."

Li Yuanzhi lightly smiled and nodded. She led Huo Qingtong and Hoaí to catch up with the leaders of the Safflower Society.

Cheng Yuanyuan saw Li Yuanzhi and Huo Qingtong from afar and was very excited. She couldn't help but wave her hand. She then saw Li Kexu behind them and hurriedly retreated a few steps to Chen Jialuo's side.

"Miss Cheng, what's wrong?" Chen Jialuo saw that she was somewhat evasive and asked.

Cheng Yuanyuan shook her head and went with him to meet the people of the Safflower Society.

After not seeing each other for many days, she realized that many people from the Xining Barracks to the General's Estate had been injured.

However, compared to the superficial wounds of the Chang brothers, Wei Chunhua, and Jiang Sigen, Zhang Jin and Inkstone had suffered internal injuries. Inkstone, in particular, looked very pale.

Chen Jialuo felt very apologetic. He first patted Inkstone's shoulder and then cupped his fist to apologize. However, he was stopped by Dustless and Zhao Banshan. The others said that they didn't dare and pushed back for a while.

Cheng Yuanyuan was pushed to the periphery. She couldn't stand their endless pleasantries and hurriedly invited Li Yuanzhi and Huo Qingtong forward. "Chen Gongzi, let me introduce you. This is Li Gongzi. Beside him is the 'Jade Feather Yellow Shirt' that I often mention, Huo Qingtong!"

Cheng Yuanyuan's interruption caused everyone to turn around.

Dustless said, "Young Branch Master, this time, we were able to successfully escape from danger all because of Li Gongzi and these friends who returned to the division."

"Li Gongzi, Miss Huo." Chen Jialuo hurriedly expressed his thanks.

He was actually very curious about the disciple of the Tianshan Twin Eagles that his master had mentioned. The person in front of him was brilliant, radiant, dignified, and valiant. It really made his eyes light up.

Huo Qingtong nodded. "Young Branch Master Chen, you don't have to be so polite. Big Brother and I are very happy to be able to help the Safflower Society." As she said this, she introduced her brother to him.

Cheng Yuanyuan watched the two of them talk from the side. She was full of expectations that they would fall in love at first sight. However, no matter how she looked at them, they were just strangers meeting for the first time. They didn't make much eye contact, and they didn't get along well with each other. Weren't these two a bit too reserved?

While the Huo siblings were talking to Chen Jialuo and the others, Li Yuanzhi, who was a child of an official's family, was left out in the cold.

She tugged at Cheng Yuanyuan's sleeve and pointed at herself. "Aiya, help me talk to them. When can I go to the headquarters of the Safflower Society?"

Cheng Yuanyuan lowered her voice. "Why are you in such a hurry? If I can successfully sneak into the Safflower Society, you can go whenever you want!"

She then asked about the situation that night, especially if the people from the Hui Tribe had shown up or been discovered.

Li Yuanzhi: "No, we did as you said and had them wait outside the residence.

When we saw the thick smoke rising, we retreated into the posthouse. "

Cheng Yuanyuan was originally worried that the Siu Hui would discover Huo Qingtong and the others at the general's residence. They would think that the Koran had been stolen by the Hui Tribe. If that happened, it might cause trouble for the Hui Tribe. When the army arrived and caused a dispute, the burden on Huo Qingtong's shoulders would only be heavier.

Now that she heard Li Yuanzhi's words, she was relieved and asked, "Then why did you leave the city only today?"

Li Yuanzhi put her hands on her hips and sighed speechlessly. "It's all because of my father. He saw that Zhang Zhaozhong was leaving the city, so he said that he was full of evil tendencies. He even said that according to the almanac, 'if you want to be strong, you have to yield.' So he changed his mind."

Cheng Yuanyuan was speechless. "Lord Li is really …" She could not find the right words to criticize him.

At this time, the people from the Safflower Society had finished chatting with the Huo siblings. Chen Jialuo and Huo Qingtong came over together. "Miss Cheng, what are you talking about?"

Li Yuanzhi was about to speak when Cheng Yuanyuan nudged her. She smiled and said, "It's nothing. Li Gongzi admires the heroes of the underworld the most. He was telling me about the heroic deeds of the Safflower Society."

Chen Jialuo's eyes darted between the two of them, but he did not say anything else.

Huo Qingtong, on the other hand, was anxious to know where the Koran was. "Jianing, I heard from Yuan … Li Gongzi that you were going to help us get the Holy Book back. Where is the Holy Book now?"

Finally, the topic of Koran was brought up. Cheng Yuanyuan scratched her neck as she tried to come up with an answer. Then she said awkwardly, "Koran … I did steal it, but …" It did not feel good to lose face in front of Huo Qingtong, but since someone had promised to take the blame for her, she did not have to insist.

Thus, she looked at Chen Jialuo with a clear conscience.

Chen Jialuo finally realized that the thing that they missed was actually the Holy Book, Koran!