What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Chapter 142 I think you're courting death!

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Su Huaiqi patted his face and then hastily wiped it with his clothes. He opened the purse Yun Zhiqing had given him and found five or six black fireballs inside.

This is a valuable item; it must be hidden well.

Just as he hung the purse around his waist, he heard Yun Hailong's voice coming from not far away.

"Go check if there are any survivors. If so, kill them on the spot."

Hearing the dense footsteps behind him, Su Huaiqi silently picked up an unnamed longsword scattered around him, peeked out from behind the ruins, and quickly scanned his surroundings. However, the surroundings were filled with smoke, and he could not see clearly. He had no choice but to shout loudly, "Wait a minute, I have something to say."

Yun Hailong was surprised that someone would speak up at this moment. He watched as Su Huaiqi emerged with difficulty from the smoke, carrying a long sword. Su Huaiqi then personally threw the sword aside in front of him, raised his hands above his head, and coughed as he said, "Cough cough, wait a minute... cough cough..."

Yun Hailong and the people behind him were confused about what Su Huaiqi was up to, so they could only keep staring at her to see what she wanted to say.

Su Huaiqi caught her breath, raised her head, and looked firmly at the man in black behind Yun Hailong. After lingering on the man's face for a few seconds and finding that he did not change his expression, she silently shifted her gaze back to Yun Hailong.

"Excuse me, is Master Yun looking for a grand formation?"

The crowd erupted in uproar, especially Yun Hailong and Yun Xiaohan, who hadn't expected Su Huaiqi to speak so bluntly.

Yun Hailong's face darkened, and he stared intently at Su Huaiqi, his voice sharp: "What do you mean by that?"

Su Huaiqi shrugged casually, shaking his arms which were a little sore from holding them up for so long, and said nonchalantly, "Lord Yun, let's not pretend we don't know. Everyone knows that this formation is of great importance. You're in such a hurry because you're afraid it will fall into the wrong hands and ruin your plans, right?"

Before Yun Hailong could say anything, Yun Xiaohan stepped forward and shouted angrily, "What exactly do you want to say?"

Su Huaiqi, undaunted, put his hands on his hips, raised his head and stared straight at Yun Xiaohan, saying loudly, "I'm talking to Lord Yun, what are you interrupting for? Is this the kind of manners you expect from Weiyu Tower?"

"You!" Yun Xiaohan was furious, his face flushed red, and he pointed at Su Huaiqi, "You ignorant brat, how dare you be so presumptuous!"

Su Huaiqi snorted coldly, "I'm being presumptuous? You're using any means necessary to protect the great formation, and harming the innocent is what's truly presumptuous!"

"I think you're courting death!" Yun Xiaohan snatched the bow and arrow from the disciple beside him, nocked the arrow, and aimed it directly at Su Huaiqi.

Su Huaiqi revealed a cold smile and continued to say to Yun Hailong without caring, "I want to do business with Master Yun about a grand formation."

Yun Hailong, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up and asked, "What kind of business does the young lady want to do? Please tell me in detail."

"I wouldn't dare say anything if an arrow were pointed at me. What if I said the wrong thing and lost my life?" Su Huaiqi pouted and said sarcastically.

Yun Hailong frowned, waved his hand behind him, and Yun Xiaohan, though unwilling, obeyed the order and put down his bow and arrow.

Su Huaiqi raised an eyebrow at Yun Xiaohan with a hint of smugness before slowly speaking: "Lord Yun, we both came here for this great formation, and I know a thing or two about its secrets. If you can agree to one condition, I can help you unseal the formation."

Upon hearing this, Yun Hailong's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but take two steps forward, staring sharply at Su Huaiqi, and asked, "What did you say, unsealing the formation? Why should I believe you?"

Su Huaiqi shrugged. "Believe it or not. Besides, given our current situation, what benefit would I get from lying to you?"

Yun Hailong pondered for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "What are the conditions?"

Su Huaiqi chuckled, "My condition is simple: ensure the safety of all my men..." Before Su Huaiqi could finish speaking, Yun Xiaohan interrupted, "All of them? Absolutely not!"

Su Huaiqi seemed to have anticipated this outcome. He calmly extended his right hand to make a three-pointer and continued, "How about we each take a step back? Lord Yun, let our three people leave safely first. After I lead you to the great formation, you can let the three people leave safely. The rest can still be your hostages until the great formation is unsealed."

Yun Hailong didn't answer immediately but stared intently at Su Huaiqi. The surroundings were silent; everyone awaited his decision…

Time seemed to stand still as Su Huaiqi met Yun Hailong's gaze without flinching, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

Finally, Yun Hailong spoke: "Fine, I agree. But you'd better not try anything funny, or no one will leave here alive."

Su Huaiqi smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Master Yun, I keep my word. However..." Su Huaiqi changed the subject, pointing to the ruins behind him, "We were all blown up by Master Yun just now. May I go find some people now?"

"Of course you can. Look carefully, make sure everyone except you has already been blown up." Yun Xiaohan said with a hint of schadenfreude.

Su Huaiqi completely ignored the incessantly noisy Yun Xiaohan and turned to walk towards the ruins. Despite her calm demeanor in front of Yun Hailong, she was actually terrified, her palms were drenched in sweat, and she quickly wiped them on the hem of her skirt as she turned around.

She strode into the ruins, cautiously looking around. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. She saw Blackie standing upright on a boulder, hissing and sticking out its tongue at Su Huaiqi, as if urging her to come over quickly.

Su Huaiqi quickly jogged a few steps towards the black cub. Upon reaching it, the cub skillfully leaped onto Su Huaiqi's wrist and coiled itself around her. Su Huaiqi walked around the boulder and, upon seeing the four people hiding behind it, a slight smile finally appeared on her tense face.

"Not bad, little girl, you dare to negotiate with old dog Yun."

Hearing Mu Qing's familiar teasing voice, Su Huaiqi quickly asked, "Are you all alright, seniors?" He then quickly looked at the four seniors before him. Although Mu Qing was limping, he seemed to be the best protected; aside from his somewhat dirty clothes, he had no other injuries. Xuan Zhang's injured arm hung unnaturally at his side. Gongsun Rang and Lin Feiran looked covered in blood, but their breathing was relatively steady.

"Don't worry, they won't die." Xuan Zhang raised an eyebrow and pointed to the other side. "Old Chen and the others are over there. Go and take a look."

Su Huaiqi nodded, but didn't move. He looked at Mu Qing hesitantly, as if he wanted to say something.

Mu Qing rarely showed a knowing smile and nodded to Su Huaiqi. "Alright, I'm not the kind of person who's unreasonable. Xuanzhang and I are the ones who want to leave, so who should we choose for the third one? Feiran or Arang? If all else fails, choose your little lover, I think he's quite badly injured too."

“I think it’s fine, but the scene was chaotic just now, and I only noticed Kang Nian and the others… Ouch, Fei Ran, be gentle! I didn’t die at the hands of that old dog Yun, but I’m going to die at the hands of my own people.” Xuan Zhang’s twisted arm was twisted again in Lin Fei Ran’s hands, and Xuan Zhang grimaced in pain, unable to help but complain.

Perhaps because Xuan Zhang's voice was a bit loud, Chen Kangnian and Li Bai also walked over from the ruins nearby. The three people in front of them were not much better off than Xuan Zhang and the others, especially Bai Heming, whose white clothes when he entered the mountain were now completely unrecognizable.

"Brother Bai, have you noticed A-Yu?" Su Huaiqi looked around but didn't see Yu Zechuan. His brows furrowed, and his unease grew stronger.

Bai Heming and Li Hengzhi exchanged a glance and silently shook their heads. Just as Su Huaiqi was anxious and didn't know what to do, she suddenly heard a familiar shout from not far away. She hurriedly looked towards the sound and saw Yu Zechuan leaning against a rock in a disheveled state. His clothes were torn in several places and his face was covered in dust.

"Ah Yu!" Su Huaiqi rushed over, her eyes filled with concern. Looking at the bloodstains on his body, she hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to touch Yu Zechuan. "How are you? Are you hurt?"

Yu Zechuan smiled weakly: "I'm fine, I was just shaken by the aftershocks of the explosion."

Su Huaiqi gently helped him up, examining his wounds, her eyes welling up with tears: "You said you were fine, but you're injured like this. Your back injury before..."

Before Su Huaiqi could finish speaking, Yu Zechuan took her hand and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, I dare not die before I marry Miss Qiqi."

Su Huaiqi couldn't hold back any longer, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She wiped her tears haphazardly while complaining, "Pah, pah, pah, what do you mean by dying? If you keep talking nonsense, I'll have Senior Lin stick golden needles all over you."

At this moment, Bai Heming and Li Hengzhi also arrived. Bai Heming looked at Yu Zechuan's pale and bloodless face, frowned and said, "Help him over first, and let Senior Lin take a look first."

Su Huaiqi nodded repeatedly, intending to help him up, but after glancing at Bai Heming, he decisively gave his place to Li Bai and Bai Heming. He watched as Bai Heming and Li Hengzhi carefully supported Yu Zechuan as they walked forward. Throughout the journey, Su Huaiqi's gaze remained fixed on Yu Zechuan, his expression suggesting he had made an important decision.

Although everyone is injured, at least they are still alive.

Su Huaiqi's gaze swept across the crowd. "I'm sure you all heard my conversation with Yun Hailong. Now, the three of us can only leave first, so I was thinking of having Senior Gongsun, Senior Xuan, and..." Su Huaiqi hesitated for a moment, then continued, "...go with Ayu first."

"I'm not leaving," Yu Zechuan said, frowning immediately upon hearing his name called.

Unexpectedly, Su Huaiqi ignored Yu Zechuan and continued to whisper to Mu Qing and Xuan Zhang, "You seniors should have guessed that this is also a temporary measure. I originally wanted to let Senior Mu leave first, since Senior Mu's leg is injured. But we need to quickly pass on the news here to Hero Xie, so we chose Senior Gongsun. As for... Yu, I am..." Before Su Huaiqi could finish explaining, Mu Qing raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Alright, alright, I don't want to hear your love story."

Su Huaiqi smiled apologetically at Mu Qing, and was about to turn and leave when Yu Zechuan grabbed her sleeve.

Su Huaiqi grasped Yu Zechuan's hand, revealing a fawning smile. Then, in front of everyone, she didn't hesitate to lightly peck Yu Zechuan's lips and whispered, "Be good, Yu, wait for me down the mountain."

After saying that, he walked towards Yun Hailong without looking back.

"Have you made your choice?" Yun Hailong asked.

"I've made my choice." Su Huaiqi nodded and waved to those behind him. Xuan Zhang, with his arm in a sling, walked in front again, while Gongsun Rang supported Yu Zechuan as they walked behind.

"Oh, isn't this your sweetheart? They're really a loving couple, it's quite touching." Yun Xiaohan couldn't help but mock the three people who were walking towards them, and even clapped his hands as he spoke.

Su Huaiqi raised an eyebrow and gave Yun Xiaohan a fake smile. "Young Master, you flatter me. After all, A Yang is the manager of Wutong Manor in Huzhou. If something happens to A Yang, I'm afraid Wutong Manor will also investigate. In the end, it's all for the good of our Weiyu Tower."

Although the words were addressed to Yun Xiaohan, they were also intended for Yun Hailong to hear. This was to prevent Yun Hailong from breaking his promise; while outwardly allowing Xuan Zhang and the other two to leave, he was actually sending men to intercept them.

Even if Yun Hailong really intended to kill him in secret, he would have to consider the power of Wutong Manor behind Yu Zechuan, not to mention the power behind the two seniors, Gongsun Rang and Xuan Zhang.