The court lackeys of the eight-hour workday

Chapter 181 Imperial Tomb
Wang Hai, Xiao Si, Mei Qinghe and Gao Ling followed the butterfly all the way.

But it was under the city wall.

It was already late at night, and the city gates had long been closed. But after Wang Hai showed his Jinyiwei badge, the soldiers guarding the city naturally opened the gates and let him in.

The four of them left the city and chased after him, but they felt more and more that something was wrong.

Xiao Si didn't know martial arts, couldn't keep up with the four people, and was carried on Wang Hai's back. At this time, he said softly.

"Is it too far out of town?"

Gao Ling turned her head and looked behind her.

On the horizon behind the four people, there was a faint light. Under their feet was a wilderness, and some scattered farmland could be seen in the distance.

This place was far away from the residential area of the capital, and was thirty miles away from the city wall. But the butterfly showed no intention of stopping, and continued to fly forward.

No matter how cautious the Ming Cult members were, they shouldn't have hidden so far away. It would take half a day just to get to the city gate, so how could they plan against the emperor? Besides, it was only five days away from New Year's Eve, so no matter how cautious they were, they should have disguised themselves and entered the city.

Gao Ling asked.

"Little Fourth Miss, is this insect reliable? Is it sensing it wrong?"

Xiao Si shook his head.

"I do not know either."

"It was originally a defective product that was forcibly refined. Maybe something went wrong."

"But this is the only method we have. Even if it's wrong, we should go and have a look."

Everyone nodded and continued to chase after the butterfly.

The four of them chased from the You hour to the Chou hour.

It was already the late night, and in another hour it would be dawn.

And the butterfly no longer flew as fast as before. It rose and fell from time to time, and its wings flapped slower.

Finally, during one of its falls, the butterfly failed to rise and fell straight to the ground.

After struggling for a few times, there was no sound.

The four of them stopped around the butterfly's corpse, all looking unhappy.

It is surrounded by branches and leaves and covered with wild grass, but it is actually a forest.

After chasing for a whole night, they thought they would get something, but they ended up in a forest. The four of them couldn't help but sigh.

"How far out of town?"

Wang Hai asked.

"More than eighty miles."

Mei Qinghe said.

Gao Ling sighed.

"I'm afraid something went wrong."

"Eighty miles. The Ming Cult should not hide so far away."

"Let's go back. It seems this route is not feasible. We still have to try to find a needle in a haystack and see if we can find a few high-ranking members of the Ming Cult."

After saying that, Gao Ling was about to turn around and leave.

After walking a few steps, he suddenly turned his head.

Because apart from her, Wang Hai, Xiao Si and Mei Qinghe all stood there without moving.

Wang Hai frowned and thought to himself. Xiao Si and Mei Qinghe looked at each other and immediately understood each other's thoughts.

Wang Hai spoke slowly.

"No, maybe it's not wrong."

"It's not like there's nothing around here."

Xiao Si nodded and looked at Mei Qinghe.

"Sister Mei, you thought of this too, right?"

Mei Qinghe nodded.

"I often go to this restaurant after I came to Shuntianfu. The fish they cook is very good."

"Last time, I heard him say that the emperor summoned soldiers to build the mausoleum, and happened to recruit his son. After the mausoleum was built, he did not return for a long time."

"I heard a few words from him."

"That was the direction he pointed me to at the time."

The three said in unison.

"The Imperial Tomb!"

As soon as the words came out, the three of them fell silent. Gao Ling, who was standing by and listening, also suddenly changed her expression. "No way..."

She said slowly.

"The Ming Cult is not seeking wealth, so why would they go to the imperial mausoleum? Besides, the imperial mausoleum is guarded by the imperial guards. She is stirring up trouble there. Isn't she afraid that she can come but cannot leave? That butterfly must have made a mistake..."

Gao Ling spoke as if she was trying to convince the three people, but also as if she was trying to convince herself.

Before she finished speaking, she sighed to herself.

"Three of you, it's not that I'm a coward. The disciples of my Taishan Sect are able to survive thanks to Master Li.

"For him, I can risk my life."

"But, if you offend the imperial mausoleum, you will kill all nine generations of your clan... When that happens, none of our relatives and friends will be able to escape. Even Lord Li will be implicated by us. Why don't we go back?"

No one answered.

Gao Ling stamped her feet.

"Forget it, there are only four of us here, let's see how many people there are!"

"Who among you wants to go to the Imperial Mausoleum? Tell me! If you all want to go, I will go with you!"

Wang Hai and Xiao Si chuckled.

"Elder Gao, why don't you just ask Miss Mei if she wants to go."

"Whether you two go or not, we two will definitely go."

Wang Hai said.

Gao Ling turned her head and looked at Mei Qinghe.

"Master Mei, you must think it through!"

"You have a master and a sect. Don't let your impulse ruin the entire Huashan Sect!"

"Besides, that butterfly may not be right!"

Mei Qinghe remained silent.

Gao Ling wanted to persuade her again, but suddenly, Mei Qinghe raised a hand to stop her.

"Elder Gao, I've made up my mind."

"I'm going."

Mei Qinghe slowly drew out his sword.

Gao Ling looked at her in confusion.

Suddenly, Mei Qinghe raised his sword and slashed towards his own face!
Wow!
Blood was pouring out, and this sword actually cut off half of the face skin. But Mei Qinghe did not stop, and struck again.

In an instant, the originally handsome and heroic face was completely unrecognizable.

"Master Mei! What are you doing!?"

Gao Ling stepped forward quickly, wanting to stop it, but it was too late.

Mei Qinghe raised her hand and pressed her acupuncture points to stop the bleeding, then she tore off a piece of her clothes and slowly wrapped it around her face.

Only a pair of unwavering eyes were revealed.

"Lord Li has given me a new life. I have already told him that I will not turn back even if I die."

"But, I won't leave any trouble for my master."

"If we can leave alive, Master Li will naturally heal my face. But if I die here, I will not leave a body here that can be used to track down my master."

"that is it."

Gao Ling took a few steps back, was silent for a moment, and then let out a long sigh.

"Forget it, forget it. I am really old. I have lost the vigor of youth. I am hesitant and indecisive. I am a villain in vain."

"However, our Taishan Sect is not an ungrateful group!"

After saying this, he drew his sword from its sheath, and immediately destroyed his own appearance.

Wang Hai and Xiao Si smiled.

A poisonous insect crawled out from Xiao Si's arms and bit the two men on the neck.

Pus immediately appeared on the faces of the two men, and their skin and flesh rotted away. They also looked extremely miserable and unrecognizable.

The four of them looked at each other's ugly faces and laughed at the same time.

"Let's go."

Wang Hai said.

"Do it at night!"

(End of this chapter)