Chapter 264 - 166: Which is More Despicable, a Pig-like Teammate or an Unreliable Teammate? Part 2

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Chapter 264: Chapter 166: Which is More Despicable, a Pig-like Teammate or an Unreliable Teammate? Part 2Liu Qingsong and Wan Lu tossed two men in black into the ice cellar, then covered it with wooden planks. During this time, Ran Yan went to the front door to watch the outside. The moonlight was like water, visibility was high, and she could clearly see that surprisingly, there was not a single person on guard! Ran Yan couldn’t help thinking whether Zhuang Yin was underestimating them or had other plans? Ran Yan thought it over and concluded that Zhuang Yin’s purpose in capturing them was to prevent the truth of the murder from being exposed. Given this, he only needed to confine them and nothing else. After everything inside was restored, the two covered their faces. Liu Qingsong, holding explosives, picked up the lantern and went out first. When all was quiet, Wan Lu and Ran Yan followed one after another. No sooner had they walked less than ten paces when they saw, from a distance, two men in black standing at the intersection. Ran Yan looked around and realized there were quite a few guards in the courtyard. No wonder Zhuang Yin had only placed two at the small pavilion! Even if they escaped the ice cellar, escaping the courtyard was questionable. Liu Qingsong pulled Ran Yan behind a rockery and whispered in a low voice, "They’re too spread out. We only have one packet of explosives, and it’s not very powerful. What should we do?" Ran Yan meditated for a moment, looked around again, and said, "Give me the explosives, I’ll distract them while you two escape." Liu Qingsong immediately objected, "No, Zhuang Yin looks experienced; what if..." Ran Yan interrupted him, "Don’t forget, Zhuang Yin is likely already poisoned, and I have something to save my life. Jushui County is only so big, if I can delay for a while, you should be able to get here!" The critical issue was that Ran Yan’s one hand was injured, and she was wearing her original clothes, making it difficult for her to escape. "Why must we go out? We won’t freeze to death. Can’t we just find a place to hide and wait for someone to rescue us?" Wan Lu said softly. Ran Yan and Liu Qingsong were silent. It was a viable option, but if Zhuang Yin realized they had the ability to escape, it was uncertain whether he would feel insecure and then immediately kill them to keep them quiet. If Zhuang Yin then used Wan Lu and Liu Qingsong’s lives to coerce her into providing an antidote, she wouldn’t be able to resist. Rather than betting on all their lives, Ran Yan preferred taking the initiative. "Let’s follow my plan," Ran Yan said as she took the explosives and lantern from Liu Qingsong’s hands. "That pond over there has running water. If you follow the water downstream, you are certain to find an exit." The pond in the courtyard served as water storage. Water flowed into one end and out the other along a stream. Ran Yan could tell that the downstream direction was east, toward the County Government. Liu Qingsong grasped Wan Lu’s wrist and started heading downstream, stooping and moving stealthily. Ran Yan then immediately rose and walked upstream very slowly and quietly, as if she was just a person admiring the night scenery. For this reason, she had not been discovered after about a quarter of an hour, and no sound had come from that direction either. If things could continue in this way, it would indeed be a pleasant surprise. However, Ran Yan paused, looking at the abrupt end of the stone path and the ground covered with fallen leaves ahead. Stepping on it would undoubtedly make a rustling noise that would immediately alert someone. Searᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What was the point of a diversion if not to expose a false target among the crowd and divert attention? The longer she went unnoticed, the greater the danger Liu Qingsong would face downstream. Ran Yan adjusted the position of the explosives under her arm and the light of the lantern, gritted her teeth, and stepped into the leaves. As expected, the rustling sound immediately caught the attention of the Night Watchman. Almost simultaneously, shouts came from three directions, "Who!" Ran Yan, holding a lantern, broke into a run. Her physique had much improved during this time, but she had to make sure the explosives didn’t slip off, and the lantern didn’t go out, indeed a tough task. "Stop!" In her haste, Ran Yan saw more and more people in black clothes chasing after her, so she ran even harder and specifically toward the shadows of the trees. The night wind howled past her ears, cold enough to seem as if it could slice through her skin. By the time the group of men in black realized she was alone, Ran Yan had already stopped. Under the moonlight, the corners of her lips curled into a slight smile. The night wind tousled her messy hair, and she panted in disarray, yet her expression remained indifferent as she pushed the twist of the explosives deeper into the lantern. The group of men in black were still stunned by her unparalleled beauty when they saw the beauty throwing something at them. At that time, they were not familiar with the concept of fireworks or explosives; assuming it was a hidden weapon, they merely dodged the object but didn’t run far away. Amid the crackling sound of the burning twist, Ran Yan backed away two or three zhang. The men in black thought she was trying to escape and hurriedly chased after her. Boom! Suddenly, a thunderous explosion rang out, and soil and stones mixed with blood splattered everywhere. Within a ten-zhang radius, the fallen leaves instantly caught fire fiercely. Ran Yan was also shocked to the point of spewing a mouthful of fresh blood. Liu Qingsong, that bastard! What had he said before? The Ran Family records described it as slight and gentle, he said the explosives were just one pack and not very powerful! Ran Yan’s face turned pale, this is not very powerful? If she had ignited this bundle of explosives in the ice cellar just now, the three of them would absolutely, without a doubt, unquestionably—have either been blown to death or crushed to death by the collapsing boulders! At that point, it wouldn’t have been an escape but a suicide! "Damn bastard!" Ran Yan gritted her teeth; she had never seen such an unreliable guy! If she had thrown it closer just then, she would probably be nothing but a bloody mess now! The explosion not only drew the attention of everyone in the yard but also caught the attention of the Government Official who was searching houses outside. Taking advantage of the smoke, Ran Yan didn’t care about the blood constantly coming up her throat and quickly ran upstream along the creek. "Quick, after her!" The men in black clothes caught up one after another, with seven or eight people chasing in the direction of Ran Yan. Ran Yan didn’t care how many people were behind her, she just ran for her life, the ringing sound filling her whole head, making it impossible for her to think. She didn’t know how long she had been running but could faintly see a wall and a fence in the creek. Ran Yan, gasping for breath, suddenly stopped, and a few big men in black behind her were also gasping for air, cursing, "Damn, a little Wife’s actually running this fast!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Qidian to vote your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

Chapter 264 - 166: Which is More Despicable, a Pig-like Teammate or an Unreliable Teammate? Part 2

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