The court lackeys of the eight-hour workday

Chapter 264 Catching the Wind
Sichuan Provincial Administration Commission, Chongqing Prefecture.

Li Miao walked in front and slowly entered the city.

Shen Xuning had already gotten used to the fearful looks from those around her. She raised her head and followed behind Li Miao.

Mount Emei was only a few hundred miles away, so Li Miao asked the Jinyiwei who followed him to set out early to scout the area near Mount Emei and collect information.

He slowly moved forward with Shen Xuning.

Li Miao came to Emei to meet Ruan Mei, a priest from Emei Sect. Unlike other lone priests without any foundation, if Ruan Mei could not suppress the Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man, her best choice would be to return to Emei.

After all, from the perspective of Emei, Ruan Mei is her teacher, and serving the court is a helpless move to preserve Emei and her own life, and she can also bring back Emei's celestial heritage. Whether from the perspective of morality or interests, it is very likely that Emei will help Ruan Mei hide.

Li Miao does not have a one-size-fits-all attitude towards the worshippers.

For priests who came from a decent background, had to serve the imperial court in order to preserve their own sect, and had not done many evil deeds, Li Miao was willing to give a chance to change their allegiance.

But this opportunity only comes once.

He paraded through the city and headed straight for Emei Mountain without hiding his whereabouts at all. He also asked his subordinates to carry embroidered spring swords to "inquire about the news" in order to tell Ruan Mei.

"I am coming."

If Ruan Mei is waiting for Li Miao in Emei Sect, it means she still cares about her own sect, so she can still be used. If she runs away, then wait for death.

Of course, there is another reason why Li Miao is not in a hurry to go to Emei, which is what Duan Jue said, "waiting for the celestial being to meet him by chance."

Chongqing Prefecture is the last prefecture to pass through on the way to Emei. If those celestial beings want to see him, they can only wait here.

Li Miao, carrying an embroidered spring sword, had not walked far after entering the city when he saw a group of people coming towards him from afar.

The leader was an old acquaintance of Li Miao.

The leader of the Beggars' Sect, Lao Qifeng.

Even though there was still a distance of more than ten feet between them, Lao Qifeng quickened his pace, walked all the way to Li Miao, bent down and knelt on the ground.

"I've met the Governor!"

Li Miao smiled and went forward to help him up.

"Boss Lao, you and I have known each other for a long time, and we have been to the tomb together. There is no need to be polite."

Naturally, Lao Qifeng also praised it and photographed horses like "Still as Charming as Ever".

He turned and looked at Shen Xunning again.

"This is?"

Li Miao smiled.

"Master Yin's disciple."

"Oh! Master Yin's top disciple!"

Last year in the Miao King’s Tomb, Lao Qifeng saw Yin Minjun hiding in Li Miao’s arms. He immediately understood what was going on and praised Shen Xuning.

The two exchanged greetings, and the group of people brought by Lao Qifeng also came over. One of the middle-aged men came over flatteringly and smiled at Li Miao.

"Pacifier, do you still remember me?"

Li Miao smiled.

"Remember, Cao Gang leader, right?"

"Yes, yes, Lord Li."

Lao Qifeng stretched out his hand and beckoned.

"Master Li, Gang Leader Yu and I have been waiting for you here for seven or eight days, and today we finally have you. I have asked someone to prepare a banquet just to welcome you."

"please."

Li Miao smiled and nodded, then walked forward with the two of them.

When we arrived at the best restaurant in Chongqing, we saw that the downstairs was already surrounded by disciples of the Cao Gang and the Beggar Gang. There was not a single diners inside the restaurant; the place was completely reserved.

When they arrived outside the restaurant, a young man about eighteen or nineteen years old ran over, lowered his head, raised his hands, and placed a plate with clean water and a towel in front of Li Miao.

Another boy about ten years old ran over and wiped the dust off Li Miao's boots with a towel.

Li Miao glanced at the two of them, reached into the clean water to wash his hands, and glanced at Lao Qifeng intentionally or unintentionally.

Lao Qifeng's heart suddenly trembled.

Li Miao didn't say anything. He wiped his hands with a towel and put it on the young man's shoulder.

The young man shuddered.

Lao Qifeng laughed dryly.

"Sir, he is..."

"Boss Lao, I'm hungry." Li Miao said lightly.

"If you want to reminisce, let's eat and talk."

"Yes Yes."

Lao Qifeng nodded hurriedly, and together with the leader of the Cao Gang, led Li Miao upstairs to a secluded private room.

The table was already filled with dishes, all of which were exquisitely prepared in the Shuntianfu style, obviously to cater to Li Miao's habits. They were all steaming hot and freshly cooked.

After they sat down, they exchanged pleasantries again.

After eating for a while, the leader of the Cao Gang secretly gave Lao Qifeng a look.

Lao Qifeng shook his head and signaled with his eyes.

"Calm down! How can such a big thing be rushed?"

The leader of the Cao Gang also returned the look.

"How could I not be anxious!"

The two were exchanging glances when they suddenly heard a light sound beside them.

Click.

Lao Qifeng quickly turned his head and saw Li Miao put down his wine glass and looked at them with interest.

"Master Li, we——"

"Boss Lao, is there someone missing from this meal?"

Li Miao smiled.

Lao Qifeng's heart trembled.

"What did Lord Li say?"

Li Miao pointed to the street outside the window and said with a smile.

"That celestial being hiding in the building opposite, won't you come over to eat with us? It's not like he can't get a seat at the table, right?"

Li Miao smiled mischievously, moved closer to Lao Qifeng, deliberately lowered his voice, and spoke in a sinister voice.

"Or are you afraid that I will kill him directly?"

coax--

Li Miao's words exploded in Lao Qifeng's mind like a thunderstorm! Even though he was experienced in the martial arts world, he could no longer control his expression at this moment, and the chopsticks in his hand fell on the table with a crisp sound.

"Master Li, I..."

Li Miao ignored him and raised his hand to point.

Swish!
A hole as thick as a finger with edges as smooth as a mirror suddenly appeared on the wall.

boom!
There was a loud noise outside the window, and the sound waves rolled, shaking the window.

Lao Qifeng and the leader of the Cao Gang were already pale as hell, with cold sweat dripping down their faces and backs.

“Quack, quack, quack—”

Just as the atmosphere in the room was becoming increasingly solemn, an extremely discordant sound suddenly came from Li Miao's side, breaking the atmosphere.

Li Miao turned around and saw Shen Xunning turning a blind eye to everything and still eating with her head down. Although her manners were acceptable, her speed was not slow at all and she made quite a lot of noise.

Li Miao hit her on the head with a chopstick.

"You forgot what I taught you a few days ago! All you know is eating!"

"Ow!"

Shen Xunning screamed, raised her hands to cover her forehead, tears welling up in her eyes.

Why did you hit me this time?
A few days ago, you wanted to beat me for not eating. Why are you still beating me for eating now? With you here, Master, what danger am I in? Why can’t I eat?

I am not satisfied!
She was just about to straighten her back and argue with Li Miao.

"Ok?"

Li Miao raised his eyebrows.

Shen Xunning immediately bent down and put the chopsticks on the table with a wronged look.

"Master...Master..."

"I don't want to eat anymore..."

(End of this chapter)