Chapter 200: You really make me feel disgusted

Ma Qing smiled: "Wouldn't it have been better if you'd agreed earlier?"

"Before we discuss the plan, let me introduce someone to you first."

"Ah, don't— the fewer people who know me, the better."

Zhou He waved his hand, sat down in the chair, and furrowed his brow tightly.

This plan is actually difficult to implement; the movements of the Tiangang Stars have always been beyond the knowledge of lower-level people, and asking about them would basically raise others' suspicions.

So Zhou He also had no mood to meet other people.

Ma Qing spoke while opening the door: "You'll see him first, then we'll talk."

Zhou He anxiously scratched his scalp: "I said I don't..."

At that moment, Shen Qing in plain blue robes walked in, and Zhou He's face changed instantly.

His brows relaxed, and he hurriedly stood up.

"Oh! Minister Shen! You came in person—look, you didn't even tell Ma Qing earlier."

Zhou He said while bending over and wiping the stool with his sleeve: "Minister Shen, you must be tired from standing—come, come, let's sit and talk."

Ma Qing listened, stunned for a moment—he hadn't even introduced himself yet, and Zhou He, you're already like this?

Is your attitude changing too quickly?

Shen Qing was just about to get straight to the point and discuss the plan.

Only to hear Zhou He continue: "You see, my head isn't very sharp."

"When Minister Shen comes, how could I not prepare fine wine?"

"Ah, I just happen to have two jars of the excellent Xie family red brought from the south."

"I'm also not someone who understands wine—why don't you, Minister Shen, help me taste it?"

Ma Qing's gaze toward Zhou He had changed; for the first time, he felt that this Zhou He, whom he had known for so many years, was so unfamiliar.

Zhou He! You really make me feel disgusted.

Saying that, Zhou He walked into the room.

Ma Qing lightly coughed: "Minister Shen, I'll go check on him."

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Zhou He pouring wine, and Ma Qing gave a cold laugh.

"Well done, Zhou He—after knowing each other for so many years, you never treated me like this before?"

Zhou He didn't even turn his head: "Who the hell are you?"

"Before, I was working for the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but today Minister Shen came in person—this changes the nature of things."

Ma Qing frowned: "How is it not the same?"

Zhou He took out two jars of Xie family red from the cabinet, turned his head, and looked at Ma Qing.

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard is the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and Minister Shen is Minister Shen."

"Working for the Embroidered Uniform Guard and working for Minister Shen are two different matters—do you understand?"

Saying that, Zhou He strode over and shoved aside Ma Qing, who was blocking the door: "Get out of my way."

Then Zhou He, smiling broadly, walked toward the outside of the room: "Minister Shen, the wine is coming."

By the time Ma Qing came out, Shen Qing and Zhou He were already drinking.

But there were only two bowls on the table, and Zhou He had not prepared a bowl for Ma Qing at all.

However, Ma Qing, having wandered the martial world for many years, was no ordinary man—he always carried his eating utensils, so he pulled out a wooden bowl from behind his back, sat calmly at the table's edge, and poured himself a bowl of wine.

Shen Qing took a sip, his eyes brightening: "Mm, this wine has strength."

Zhou He quickly said: "If Minister Shen likes it, that's good—there's still another jar; you can take it back later."

Shen Qing waved his hand: "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this—let's get down to business."

"Does your side have any difficulties with this plan?"

Although Zhou He ultimately works for the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Shen Qing naturally wouldn't push him onto a dead end.

Zhou He doesn't know the movements of the Tiangang Stars, but he should at least know the positions of the other Disha Stars, right? Worst case, we just go after them one by one—it's troublesome, but we can always find the Tiangang Star's location.

Zhou He quickly said: "No trouble, no trouble."

"I heard there might be a meeting in a few days where a few Disha Stars will gather—I'll try to sneak in; maybe I can get some information."

Shen Qing nodded: "Your own safety is most important—if you can't get it out, there's no need to force it."

"If you need the Embroidered Uniform Guard's side to cooperate, just speak up."

Ma Qing smiled: "Minister Shen, rest assured—I'll definitely deliver the news to you within three days."

At that moment, the main door of the room opened.

A woman in a light blue long dress walked in, looking extremely beautiful.

Zhou He's body stiffened instantly, the bowl of wine he was holding froze in midair.

The woman who arrived was the Disha Star, Lin Jiao.

Lin Jiao looked at Zhou He and smiled: "Zhou He, you're really hard to find."

Lin Jiao's expression remained fairly composed as she spoke: "Lin Jiao, what are you doing here?"

Lin Jiao rolled her eyes: "What else could I be doing? Of course I have something to tell you—don't you still have guests?"

Ma Qing gave Zhou He a look, and Zhou He immediately understood, setting down his wine bowl.

"Don't worry, they're all our own people."

Lin Jiao slowly walked forward..

"Isn't this about dealing with Shen Qing? This matter isn't simple—let's meet in a couple of days. At first, I didn't expect you to come so soon, so I didn't factor you in."

"But since you're here, let's listen together—two days from now, Yunshan Peak."

Saying that, Lin Jiao picked up the wine jar on the table and poured it into her mouth; her movement stirred a slight breeze, making the candlelight on the table flicker, and at the same time, Lin Jiao's peripheral vision caught Shen Qing's face illuminated by the firelight.

Her movements froze instantly, even forgetting to swallow the wine in her mouth, which then flowed down her neck, soaking her clothes and revealing her curvaceous figure in vivid detail.

She set down the wine jar, her voice trembling: "Zhou He, since you have guests here, I'll take my leave..."

Saying that, she turned her head and tried to smash the window to jump out.

Zhou He immediately spoke: "Lord Shen! Don't let her go! She's a Di Nu Star!"

Of course, faster than his voice was Shen Qing.

This Lin Jiao had just jumped up when Shen Qing had already reached her side, grabbing her slender neck in one hand and slamming her down hard, driving Lin Jiao straight into the ground.

Pfft!

Blood spurted out, this blow directly shattering Lin Jiao's five viscera and six bowels.

Shen Qing's voice rang in her ear.

"You've come all this way—what's the point of leaving now?"