69novels Chapter 766 Liu Qi was rescued
Chapter 766 Liu Qi was rescued
Ma Xiuxiu picked up the celadon teacup and took a sip. The elegant tea fragrance slowly spread across her tongue, carrying a hint of sweetness. She put the teacup down and looked up at He Yuzhu, a smile in her eyes. She suggested, "Brother Zhuzi, let's go shopping and do some shopping. We're about to return to the north, so we should bring some southern crispy candies and preserved fruits for the children in the courtyard. They're sweet and should definitely suit their tastes. We should also pick out some local specialties like Longjing tea and osmanthus cakes to bring back and share with the staff, so they don't keep complaining that we're partial and forgetting about our apprentices."
He Yuzhu was delighted when he heard this. He smiled and nodded in response, "Okay, that's exactly what I want. I also want to go out for a walk and see if the silk shops here have any new patterns. I can buy you a piece of bright fabric and ask the skilled women in our courtyard to make you a new cheongsam. You will definitely look stunning when you wear it. Then let's set off now and go out for a walk together."
Afterward, Ma Xiuxiu followed He Yuzhu out the door. The warm spring sun shone on the bluestone pavement, casting a faint sheen on the surface. The two walked side by side, their shadows stretched out long, occasionally chatting about family matters, the differences between the north and the south, and felt quite relaxed and at ease. Bringing home some souvenirs is a given; it's thoughtful and considerate, and it keeps the children happy for days, clutching their candy bars. The elders, when they taste the local specialties, will also extol their virtues.
Just as he reached the alley entrance, He Yuzhu's eyes inadvertently swept across the dense shade of the old locust tree at the corner, and he saw a familiar figure - the fourth brother had arrived, leaning against the rough trunk with his back to them. His figure was as straight as ink, like a stone quietly blending into the shadows, almost unnoticeable without close observation. He calmly slowed his pace and said to the fourth brother not far behind him, "There's nothing important to do these two days, so you should take the opportunity to stroll around Suzhou City. Remember to bring back some pine nut candy and sandalwood fans for Elder Qingyi. He has always liked these elegant things, and they might be to his liking."
Upon hearing this, the fourth elder took a half step out of the shadows, still maintaining his composed demeanor, his figure erect as a pine tree. He bowed slightly and respectfully replied, "Yes, Sect Master." His voice was not loud, but it was filled with utmost respect, without a trace of ambiguity.
He paused, then looked at He Yuzhu again, his tone filled with concern: "Sect Master, do you really not want me to deal with those two hidden cultivators? Keeping them around always seems like a hidden danger."
He Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand: "No need. The Tiger Sect has a strong foundation in the south and is no pushover. They will take care of this little thing themselves, so we don't need to worry too much."
The fourth brother didn't want to bother with these extra trivial matters. After hearing what He Yuzhu said, he stopped talking, nodded slightly, turned around, and blended into the crowd at the end of the alley, and soon disappeared.
He Yuzhu turned to look at Ma Xiuxiu beside him and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go and check out the candy store in front first."
Meanwhile, in the prison corridor, Liu Qi had already learned of his punishment, but he didn't take it to heart, even sporting a nonchalant smile. After all, he knew He Yao and Zhang Qi had already made all necessary preparations outside, waiting to rescue him during the transfer.
As the guards opened the cell door and led him out, Liu Qi remained imperious, a cheerful smile on his face and a look of confidence in his eyes. He glanced at the soldiers armed with live ammunition around him and thought to himself: How can these ordinary soldiers control those cultivators who can fly and evade the earth? There will be a good show later, and then I will be free from this prison.
Sure enough, just as the police car turned a bend in the mountain, several small stone pillars half a person's height suddenly appeared across the road ahead. They were gray and looked like they had been chiseled out of the mountainside, completely blocking the already narrow mountain road. The police officer driving frowned, but didn't think much of it - who would dare to touch a police car these days? Most likely, it was a temporary pile of waste from a nearby construction site that had not been cleared away in time. He turned off the engine and called out to his colleagues in the car: "Go move them out, and move them quickly, so as not to delay your return trip."
Two guards remained in the car, one on either side of the front seat, occasionally glancing back at Liu Qi in the back. After all, this kid wasn't a pushover, a notorious shrew on the road, so they had to be wary. The cuffs on his wrists and ankles were locked tightly, the chains rattling softly as the car swayed, looking sturdy. No matter how skilled he was, he wouldn't be able to pull off any tricks.
Liu Qi sat in the back seat, his back against the cold iron, watching the movements outside through the bars. A subtle smile played on his lips—he knew it was Zhang Qi. The agreed-upon signal was to use obstacles to stop the police car. He waited patiently in the car for a moment, then suddenly caught a glimpse of an almost invisible shadow passing by the window, as fast as a gust of wind, leaving only a faint trace of spiritual energy in the air.
The next second, the two police officers guarding the front seat suddenly tilted their bodies, their heads hitting the steering wheel with a dull thud, and then drooped limply, motionless. Liu Qi was delighted. It was indeed Zhang Qi! This guy's specialty was stealth, and he was at his most powerful when operating in such a dark place, able to pull off his attacks without anyone noticing.
He nodded towards the empty passenger seat next to him and said in a low voice, "Zhang Qi, quickly untie the handcuffs on my hands."
As soon as he finished speaking, the metal cuffs on his wrists suddenly made a soft click, the lock tongue popped open, and the cold feeling instantly disappeared. As if by invisible hands, the shackles on his ankles also opened with a sound. Zhang Qi's voice rang directly in his ears, with a bit of urgency: "Don't say anything, follow me, I'll take you out."
Using his invisibility as a shield, Liu Qi felt himself being half-supported, half-dragged, slipping lightly out of the car. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he was pulled into the dense forest beside the road. Leaves brushed against his cheeks, carrying the smell of damp earth. Behind him, he heard the exclamations of the police returning from moving rocks. They found their colleague in the front seat slumped unconscious. The iron bars behind the back seat were empty, with only a pair of open handcuffs and leg shackles lying on the ground, gleaming coldly in the setting sun.
"Oh no! They've run away!" someone shouted in a panic, immediately pulling out a walkie-talkie to call for help. The shrill sirens instantly pierced the tranquility of the forest, echoing back and forth in the valley, startling the birds in the woods and sending them flying.
Elsewhere, Zhang Qi led Liu Qi through winding paths through the dense forest, the fallen leaves rustling softly beneath their feet. They soon found He Yao, who was waiting in an open area. He Yao, wearing a dark short coat, leaned against an old locust tree, twirling a copper coin between his fingers. Seeing them approach, he looked up and nodded, his gaze scanning Liu Qi with a certain scrutiny. "The Public Security Bureau is in a state of panic; the sirens are almost reaching us. Boss Liu, where are you planning to hide next?"