Chapter 659

At this moment, by the banks of the Zhang River, the carriage had stopped.

Zhang Ning also stepped down from the carriage.

Duan Yu, bearing the two footprints on his back, came before Zhang Ning.

"Eldest Miss, we are temporarily safe for now. As long as we head north along the Zhang River tomorrow, we will be able to return to Julu Commandery immediately."

"Once we reach Julu Commandery, relying on the Great Virtuous Teacher's prestige, we will be completely out of danger."

Zhang Ning nodded, looking at Duan Yu with gratitude: "Thank you both. If it weren't for you, my father and I would never have been able to escape."

"For my father to have righteous men like you to assist him, it was not in vain, all that he has done over these years."

"Rest assured, once we return to Julu and get settled, I will definitely have my father thank you personally," Zhang Ning said.

Duan Yu's eyes darted around.

He felt that this situation was a bit different from what the My Lord had said.

Back then, when the My Lord was in trouble, Lady Ren stepped in to save him. Later, when Lady Ren's family was in trouble, the My Lord stepped in to resolve it, and after that, Lady Ren married the My Lord.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the beauty offer herself after being saved by a hero?

How did it end up with her asking her father to thank them instead...

"Eldest Miss, you rest here for a while, the two of us will go gather some firewood." Duan Yu winked at Hao Zhao.

By now, Zhang Ning had long since lowered her guard and suspicion, and she nodded casually.

"Thank you both, you've worked hard."

Duan Yu, having winked at Hao Zhao, walked off into the distance with him.

Seeing that they had walked a fair distance, Hao Zhao curiously lowered his voice and asked: "Proprietor, what should we do next?"

"Should we take Zhang Jiao directly to the My Lord?"

Duan Yu squatted on the ground, picking up some branches while shaking his head.

"It's very clear now that the Taiping Dao has slipped out of Zhang Jiao's control."

"Sending Zhang Jiao to the My Lord now is equivalent to delivering a head; it's just a bit of merit and won't have much effect on the overall situation."

"This matter... we can't make the call," Duan Yu said, looking around.

Then he took a whistle from his bosom and blew it.

Following the sound of the whistle, a figure suddenly emerged from the night-filled distance not far away.

Hao Zhao was still curiously looking at the whistle in Duan Yu's hand.

He didn't notice the ghost-like figure at all.

By the time Hao Zhao noticed, the figure was already very close.

Hao Zhao felt a jolt and was about to move.

Duan Yu grabbed him.

"What are you doing? Do you want to die?"

Duan Yu let out a long sigh.

The black shadow gradually revealed its true face.

It was a young face with a shy smile.

When Duan Yu saw that face clearly, he couldn't help but shiver.

"Why... why did you come?" Duan Yu said, bowing his waist.

Liu Bai Tu nodded slightly and smiled: "The My Lord has ordered that the Military Intelligence Department focus on Jizhou and fully cooperate with you. I have been here for nearly ten days."

As Liu Bai Tu spoke, he looked toward the direction of the carriage where Zhang Jiao was.

"You have performed a great service this time; the My Lord did not misjudge you."

"It's a pity you are in business. If you are willing, after we return, I can speak to the My Lord and have you enter the Military Intelligence Department."

Duan Yu immediately shook his head like a rattle-drum.

"No, no, no, no. Thank you, thank you for your kindness, Lord Liu. Duan Yu is fine at business, but I can't do the kind of work you do, sir."

Duan Yu hurriedly changed the subject: "Lord Liu, Zhang Jiao is in our hands now. As for what to do next, we must ask the My Lord for instructions."

Liu Bai Tu shook his head and said: "I will send someone to deliver the news to the My Lord."

"The My Lord has concerns in Yingchuan and cannot attend to the situation here."

"Now that the Taiping Dao followers are blocking the roads, the speed of message delivery is slow. If we wait for the My Lord's decision, I fear it will take too long."

"The My Lord has already given the order that matters regarding this place in Jizhou are to be handled by the Military Intelligence Department and the Strategist for the time being."

When he mentioned the word 'Strategist', another person dressed in black robes with their hands tucked into their sleeves walked out from behind Liu Bai Tu.

After the person walked up to Duan Yu, they reached out and took out a golden token.

Upon seeing the token, Duan Yu fell to his knees with a thud.

He also pulled on Hao Zhao's pant leg.

"What are you dazed for? This is the My Lord's token."

"Seeing the token is like seeing the My Lord."

"Oh, oh, oh."

Hao Zhao nodded hurriedly and then knelt down as well.

Jia Xu looked at Duan Yu and Hao Zhao and said: "The My Lord's order: all matters regarding the Jizhou Taiping Dao are to be handled entirely by Jia Xu. If there are any questions, report them afterward."

"Duan Yu acknowledges the order."

"Hao Zhao acknowledges the order." ===== CHAPTER 661 =====