Chapter 570

“What kind of meat is this? It tastes so bland and is so disgusting?”

“Eh, guest, this is high-class bird meat! Don’t look at how little there is; this plate costs three taels of silver!”

The waiter’s words made Qin Mu break out in a cold sweat; this little bit costs three taels of silver, and he ordered three plates!

And he only has seventy-three copper coins; does this mean he has to eat a free meal and then sleep on the street?

Is it that those killers were too poor, or is this shop a black shop?

At this time, the waiter also noticed that something was wrong with Qin Mu; could it be a free meal?

“Guest, may I ask about the money...”

Qin Mu decisively slapped the seventy-three copper coins on the table and said.

“This is your tip; settle the bill tomorrow morning; now I want to eat and rest.”

Qin Mu’s bluff actually made the waiter believe him, and then the waiter left with the seventy-three copper coins.

However, he still told his boss that someone might eat a free meal!

Early the next morning, before dawn, and before the rooster crowed, Qin Mu climbed out of bed early; he prepared to escape from this place of right and wrong.

Who would have thought that just as he finished dressing, someone would barge straight in!

"Guest, where are you planning to go so early?"

It was the waiter, holding a broom, with several shirtless thugs standing behind him.

Qin Mu felt a headache coming on; it looked Wu Li Ke he would be forced to fight back again.

At this moment, a woman's voice drifted over.

"Is the young master short on money?" Hearing that familiar voice, and seeing that graceful figure.

It was Yu Ji!

Qin Mu’s face flushed red instantly; it didn't feel good to lose face in front of a beauty.

"Giggle, forget about the young master's money. We left in such a rush that day, I haven't even asked for your name." Yu Ji covered her face and laughed, though she felt a sense of relief in her heart.

If he had truly discovered her secret, he probably wouldn't be unable to afford a meal.

This person looked more Wu Li Ke a down-and-out scholar, with at most a few tricks up his sleeve.

Qin Mu rubbed his head and said.

"I am Qin Mu. Many thanks to Miss Yu for the rescue. I left in such a hurry that I forgot to bring travel funds, making a fool of myself in front of you." Yu Ji burst into a giggle. She hadn't expected this person to be so concerned about his reputation; it was actually quite cute. Qin Mu, having a thick skin, continued to press the matter.

"May I ask when Miss Yu is setting off for Bashu? Would it be possible to do me a favor and bring me along? Don't worry, I will take care of my own food, drink, and lodging on the way!" Qin Mu said, feeling somewhat nervous.

Under these circumstances, he likely couldn't survive in Luoyang anymore; those people who surrounded Yu Ji yesterday definitely had some influence.

It would be hard for him to easily earn enough money to get to Bashu, so he might as well swallow his pride and see if Yu Ji could give him a lift.

"I wonder why Young Master Qin is going to Bashu...?"

Qin Mu’s reaction was extremely fast. He could sense that the other party was already considering taking him along, so he just needed to make up an excuse now.

Fortunately, he had plenty of templates in his mind to use.

"I am left without anyone to rely on in Luoyang. My only relative, my second uncle, is in Bashu. I am preparing to go there to seek refuge with him, though we haven't been in contact for many years, and I don't know how he is doing now."

Qin Mu feigned a look of extreme sorrow. Not to mention Yu Ji, even the waiter on the side nearly cried.

How pitiful!

"Young Master, do not worry. I have some status in Bashu. We depart in five days. When the time comes, I will entrust someone to help you find your second uncle."

"Please stay here for these few days." After Yu Ji finished speaking, she left. In truth, she wanted to stay a while longer.

But she had a more important mission: to find her brother and have him return to inherit their family’s influence!

And their stronghold would likely be discovered by Zhao Gao, the dog by Qin Shi Huang’s side, before long!

Therefore, she had to find him within five days; if she couldn't, she would have to retreat first!

Five days passed quickly. Qin Mu stayed in his room every day, writing and drawing.

It was all planning for the future.

Five days later, Yu Ji still hadn't found her brother. Just as she was preparing to stay one more day, Zhao Gao discovered them!

Helpless, Yu Ji had to take everyone and flee overnight. Qin Mu followed behind, jogging along with a bewildered expression.

He had been sleeping soundly when the waiter woke him up, and then he followed the group in their escape.

There were countless pursuers behind them.

"I say, Miss Yu, why are there government soldiers chasing us?" Qin Mu asked curiously.

At this point, Yu Ji knew she couldn't hide it anymore, especially if she just left him to his own devices.

Those brutal Qin soldiers would surely capture Qin Mu as a spy and interrogate him severely.

"Sigh, I will tell you the truth now. I hope you won't mind, Young Master."

Yu Ji paused, but in the end, she couldn't bring herself to say it and let the waiter speak instead.

"We are an anti-Qin force. The brutal Qin has made life miserable for the people in this world. Now, Qin Shi Huang is getting worse by the day."

"Once Qin Shi Huang dies, we in Bashu will raise the banner of revolt and unite with the old remnants of Western Chu to resist the Qin!"

The waiter said with extreme excitement, as if he had already led a great army to overthrow the brutal Qin.

"Little brother, what do you think?" The waiter suddenly turned back to ask Qin Mu.

What could Qin Mu think?

Of course, he was thinking while running. Naturally, that’s what he thought in his heart, but he didn't say it out loud.

"I think your approach is very correct. I support you fully. Once we reach Bashu, I will definitely persuade my second uncle to join you!" Qin Mu said with lofty aspirations, as if the Great Qin had a blood feud with him.

Seeing Qin Mu’s performance, Yu Ji nodded and shook her head, but the movement was so slight that no one noticed.

They ran fast, but not as fast as horses.

Eventually, a hundred cavalrymen surrounded them.

The waiter pulled a long sword directly from his broom!

Then the others picked up their weapons, prepared to fight the cavalry to the death.

"Miss, I have failed your cultivation. Now I can only trade my life for yours!"

"Brothers, follow me and kill! Fight a path to survival for the Miss!"

After the waiter finished speaking, he charged out with his sword. Yu Ji was moved, but she quickly calmed down.

A hundred armored cavalry, and there were government soldiers behind them. Even if they broke out, those cavalry could still catch up.

Unless they had horses too. Since they left in such a rush, they probably had to kill the cavalry and seize their horses!

Yu Ji thought the same. Facing the charging cavalry, Yu Ji rolled to dodge.

She immediately grabbed a cavalryman's ankle, leaped lightly behind him, and then struck him with an elbow, sending him flying.

"Get on!" Yu Ji rode her horse to Qin Mu's side and pulled him up.

Qin Mu hadn't expected Yu Ji to be so fast; this made him feel Wu Li Ke he was living off a woman.

However, among the group, only Yu Ji had martial arts; the others were no different from ordinary commoners.

No wonder Yu Ji didn't choose to reach out and save them; otherwise, they would all have been left behind.

"Xiao Er, Shopkeeper, Su Li, Chen De, Hua Xi, and... I will avenge you all!"

This was a good horse, very fast. Qin Mu, sitting behind, suddenly felt water droplets on his face.

Yu Ji was crying...

— Author's Notes —

.......Seeking flowers...0