Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 636 Promise
The frequent messages returned by the carrier pigeons excited Xia Dalang.

What they want is for the demonic sect and the Xie family to fight each other.

"Quick, see what news we have now?"

Urged on by Xia Dalang, Zheng Wenhuan took out the secret letter again. After reading it, his face lit up with even more joy.

"The leader of the demonic sect is leading his men this way."

Xia Dalang's eyes were full of excitement and pride as he looked at Chen Rong: "Your bad days are over. Once we catch Xie Shi, I won't have to interrogate you anymore."

The implication was that the subsequent tortures would be reserved for Xie Yuyan.

Chen Rong's expression changed.

Xia Dalang couldn't help but laugh out loud. Just thinking about how he would soon be able to avenge the Xia family filled him with joy.

Even if her father couldn't get away, he would surely feel relieved to hear this news.

"Go and make arrangements quickly," Xia Dalang said to Zheng Wenhuan. "Where do we need manpower? Once the leader of the Demon... Holy Sect arrives, we can make arrangements immediately."

They made thorough preparations so that the Xie family would never return.

Few people knew Xia Dalang's true identity. He disguised himself briefly and went to the front of the valley to greet Xu Shu.

As dusk approached, Xu Shu and the others arrived, their horses galloping straight into the camp.

Xia Dalang hid behind Liang Jianya, while Liang Jianya and Zheng Wenhuan were in charge of the overall situation on the surface.

Having experienced a rebellion, Xu Shu was eager to verify the truth of Liang Jianya's words and suggested that she first go to see the caravan members, to which Liang Jianya naturally agreed.

When Xu Shu saw the caravan men, covered in wounds, being interrogated, she felt much relieved. The caravan men looked at them with contempt and hatred that couldn't be faked.

Even at this point, they're still so defiant. Aren't they afraid of dying?

If it weren't for needing to threaten Xie Yuyan, Xu Shu would have had them killed right now.

"When Xie Yuyan arrives, kill one of them first, hang his head on a tree, and let Xie Yuyan see it."

If Xie Yuyan could kill Huang Ping's son, she could certainly kill the caravan members as well. Sun De and his group had rebelled; Xie Yuyan could kill their nephews and nieces at will, as they couldn't blackmail her. On the contrary, Xie Yuyan would be constrained by the caravan members.

Supervisor Liang replied, "Do as Madam instructs."

Xu Shu said, "Send more troops here. I want to deal with those who betrayed the Holy Church right here."

Liang, the guard, hesitated for a moment. He stepped forward and whispered in Xu Shu's ear, "Master means that as long as Madam needs manpower, we will try to mobilize it. But... Xie Shi is here, and Wang Xianggong must know about it. Mobilizing too many troops might give the Wang family a handle to use against us."

"The master's days in Bianjing were not easy either."

That makes perfect sense.

Xu Shu frowned.

Liang, the supervisor, said, "We have quite a few people right now, and we are very familiar with this place, so why don't we give it a try?"

Xu Shu looked at Xue Er: "You and Xu Lai go and take a look first."

Xue Er was injured and should have been resting, but Xu Shu was really worried about this matter and had no choice but to entrust it to Xue Er.

Xue Er and Xu Lai went their separate ways, while Liang Jianya hurriedly welcomed Xu Shu into the main tent to rest.

Xu Shu was indeed shaken and needed to calm down, but before that, she needed to soothe the emotions of the followers. Since assuming the position of leader, Xu Shu had never neglected this matter for a single day.

The leaders of the Holy Sect came to discuss matters with Xu Shu. Xia Dalang stood outside the tent listening to the commotion inside. The people of the Demon Sect had suffered a great loss and were full of anger. If they encountered Xie Yuyan, they would definitely fight to the death.

"If we prepare for a few more days and find a way to gather more manpower, we might be more confident in dealing with Xie Yuyan."

Xia Dalang shook his head upon hearing Zheng Wenhuan's words: "The people Xie Yizhi sent will be arriving soon. If they meet with Xu Shu, they will naturally know that what we said was false. Therefore, we must resolve this matter as soon as possible to prevent any unforeseen changes." Some things are a matter of give and take; they cannot have all the benefits. The so-called assessment of the situation means knowing how to make choices. Xia Dalang patted Zheng Wenhuan on the shoulder: "In short, this matter must be resolved quickly."

The group went about their own business, and Xu Lai returned to the place where the caravan was being held after making a round.

After being interrogated for several days, the caravan members were in low spirits. Fearing they might escape, Xia Dalang and the others not only kept them tied up but also gave them very little food.

Xu Lai looked at each of the men. Two or three of them were more seriously injured. They had been slashed with sharp weapons before they were captured, and they had not received proper treatment in recent days, so their wounds were inevitably festering.

Taking advantage of the guards' inattention, Xu Lai slipped pills into their hands. Amidst several suspicious glances, he didn't offer any explanation, but instead walked towards Tang Xing, who was being held in solitary confinement.

"You're Tang Xing, right?"

Tang Xing saw someone approaching, but he didn't intend to speak. Today was the fifth day. He pursed his dry, cracked lips. He was waiting, but so were those who had captured them.

They all believed that Madam Xie would come to their rescue.

Therefore, Tang Xing both hoped that Madam Xie would come, and worried that she would fall into the trap set by those people.

Especially after it became known that the demon cult had arrived...

He no longer hoped to see Madam Xie at all.

“I come from the Holy Church,” Xu Lai said. “My name is Xu Lai.”

Tang Xing remained silent.

Xu Lai continued, "Madam Xie asked me to bring people here to act as inside agents. Tonight, we will work together from the inside to rescue you."

Tang Xing lowered his eyes, but his heart was beating faster than usual.

"The lady said that she made an appointment with you in five days."

Tang Xing's hands trembled slightly; he couldn't control himself, so he clenched them into fists.

Xu Lai smiled slightly: "I envy you. Even if you are captured, there are people who try their best to rescue you. I used to wish I could meet such a person." Unfortunately, he did not.

Tang Xing remained unmoved.

Xu Lai continued, "I believe that Madam Xie trusts me to some extent, but she is afraid that something might happen and I wouldn't go all out, so... she didn't tell me when to make her move tonight, but instead asked me to ask you, so that only you can know."

"Since only you know this, in order for this matter to proceed smoothly, your life must be spared."

Everything Xu Lai said matched up perfectly, and Tang Xing finally looked up at Xu Lai.

Xu Lai earnestly said, "In order to ensure everyone's survival, you must be careful not to make any mistakes, and especially protect your own life."

"If I ask you now what Madam Xie instructed, I doubt you will tell me. You must tell me when it's time to take action."

Having finished speaking, Xu Lai didn't linger any longer and quickly walked out.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Tang Xing stared blankly at Xu Lai's retreating figure, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Madam Xie had been talking about it for five days, and now she had truly done it.

Tang Xing steadied himself, and after a moment, he shouted, "Don't be afraid, we will surely be exonerated and return home to reunite with our families."

"We can all go home."

　I won't get home until 7.6. Playing with my child is so tiring.

　　I miss home.

　　(End of this chapter)