Chapter 122 Substituting one thing for another
Chapter 122 Substituting one thing for another
Luo Xi didn't believe in evil. In the following period of time, whenever he had time, he would use his supernatural powers to check around.
That was a good thing. Nan Wushang didn't find it, but she developed the habit of using her psychic powers to observe everywhere.
After traveling for several days in a row, they were about to enter Fengchuan County. Luo Xi habitually used his psychic powers to check his surroundings.
"Huh~" This is interesting.
Jiuxian suddenly opened his eyes: "Nanwushang?"
"What? Madam Luo, have you found Nan Wushang?" Baihu heard the noise and popped his head in.
Two black lines appeared on Luo Xi's forehead. Nan Wushang was almost becoming a demon in their hearts.
"No, but it's quite interesting."
Luo Xi asked Baihu to stop the carriage and wait for them, and he floated towards the scene with Qinglong Jiuxian.
"Officers and soldiers?" Qinglong's expectant eyes dimmed: "Madam Luo, Nanyue and Fengchuan counties are borders. It is normal for officers and soldiers to escort food and grass."
"What do you know? Just keep watching." Luo Xi stared at the officers and soldiers in the valley with burning eyes.
There I saw a group of soldiers in armor sitting lazily on the grass. One of the leading officers stood on a high place, looking forward, as if waiting for someone.
At the innermost side of the valley, horse-drawn carriages loaded with grain were densely packed next to each other.
"Captain Zhou, why haven't they come yet? It's almost noon and it's so hot." A middle-aged man who looked like a deputy general asked the young general.
"Maybe they were delayed by something." Captain Zhou said, "This is what the county governor has told us to do. I don't think they would dare to play any tricks."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of bandits came running towards this side quickly.
Just when Qinglong thought that they were about to engage in a life-and-death fight, the group of bandits stopped and a burly man walked out, who should be the bandit leader.
"Sorry, sorry, damn, a section of the road collapsed for some reason, so we had to take a long detour to get here."
After hearing his explanation, Captain Zhou said nothing more: "Then let's get started. Otherwise, if we waste time and Lord Du investigates, we will all be in trouble."
The bandit leader knew he was in the wrong, so he quickly ordered his men to get busy.
"Madam Luo, aren't they going to rob food? Why are they chatting about it?" Qinglong thought he had heard it wrong.
However, before Luo Xi could answer, something even more outrageous happened.
I saw that everyone below, whether they were soldiers or bandits, started walking towards each other with weapons in hand, laughing and chopping at each other's weapons, just like children playing house. They chatted affectionately as they chopped.
That’s not all. There were a few people over there, carrying buckets of blood, sprinkling some here and some there.
After a while, the whole valley looked like a fierce battle had taken place, with chopped trees, weapons, and blood everywhere.
"Okay, it's almost done. You guys should transport the food and fodder away quickly. We should also go meet General Le Zheng." Captain Zhou looked at the bent-up weapons and put them away with satisfaction.
"Okay." The bandit leader also put away his weapon and patted Captain Zhou on the shoulder: "Brother, come to the village for a drink when you have time."
"Let's talk about it later." Captain Zhou called the other officers and soldiers and quickly ran towards Fengchuan County.
The bandit leader didn't care: "Let's go too. Be careful with the food. We have to hand it all over to the county governor."
"Yes!"
After a while, everyone left, leaving only the mess on the ground.
"Madam Luo, Du Hong has made a good plan." Qinglong was confused now: "This way, all the food goes into my pocket. This deal is a good deal."
"I don't think it's just for food." Luo Xi said meaningfully: "I'm afraid that General Le Zheng is going to be in big trouble."
She had to speed up and bring Chu Zhe back to avoid him getting caught in the trap.
However, before she went, she had to do one thing.
"Jiuxian, let's go. Our old job is now right at our doorstep. Are you interested?" Luo Xi asked.
Jiuxian's deep eyes flashed: "Let's go!"
Luo Xi knew: "Qinglong, you and Baihu go to the front and wait for us. Jiuxian and I will do something before going over."
Qinglong actually wanted to go, but after glancing at the expressionless host, he said honestly, "Yes, Madam Luo, be careful."
After separating from Qinglong, Luo Xi and the other man followed the bandits who were escorting food and fodder, waiting for the best opportunity.
Suddenly, Luo Xi thought of something and whispered to Jiuxian: "Have someone prepare some bags filled with sand. Remember, the number and shape should be similar to their grain bags."
Jiuxian glanced at Luo Xi and asked, "Switching the pillars?"
"Hmm!" Luo Xi nodded: "You know, when Du Hong opens the bag with great anticipation, and finds it's full of sand, his expression will definitely be very interesting."
Jiuxian raised the corners of his lips slightly, called a man in black and gave him orders.
Not long after, the things were delivered. The speed of Honglou has never disappointed anyone.
Luo Xi pointed to a random place and said, "Let's pile it there."
After they put everything away and left, Luo Xi raised his hand and put all the things into the space.
"Let's go. Now all we need is to exchange the food," she said.
When it was dark and most people were asleep, Luo Xi finally found an opportunity. She quietly sprinkled the sleeping pills that Jiuxian had brought towards the bandits' camp.
"Thump thump!"
The few remaining night watchmen fell to the ground one by one, and those who were already asleep slept even more soundly.
Luo Xi clapped his hands in satisfaction, and walked to the grain cart with Jiuxian in a swagger. In no time, they put all the grain into the space.
Then she put the bag of sand back, and she tried to arrange it exactly the same to avoid being discovered by them.
After doing all this, Luo Xi left with regret.
Alas, it’s a pity that we can’t see Du Hong’s wonderful expression when he saw the car full of sand.
Not long after Luo Xi and the others left, the unconscious night watchmen woke up. They were so scared that they jumped up, thinking they had been bewitched.
Not daring to make a sound, they looked around quietly and were relieved to see that the food was still there and there was nothing suspicious around.
"Why not wake up the eldest brother and talk to him?" suggested a courageous night watchman.
"You are crazy. Even if Big Brother knew that we were sleeping secretly, he could still spare us. Anyway, the food is not lost, so let it be."
The man thought about it and decided that it was better to have less trouble than more, so he stopped talking and pretended nothing had happened.
When they set out again the next day, the bandit leader called the night watchman over and asked him again for the sake of caution.
"No big brother, everything was normal last night, the brothers didn't even dare to blink, don't worry."
The others also nodded quickly: "Yes, brother, we are absolutely reliable."
"This is the best. You all know the temper of the county magistrate. If anyone dares to neglect his duties, he will skin you alive." The bandit leader warned fiercely.
The person who wanted to mention the unusual situation last night swallowed the words back in his throat in an instant.
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