kvmb Chapter 222 Substituting one thing for another
Chapter 222 Substituting one thing for another
Far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, red plum blossoms are blooming and dancing in the frost and snow, like flames dyeing the snow in the valley. A dark red attic is hidden in the red plum forest. In front of the attic window, two figures, one black and one red, are admiring the plum blossoms outside.
"I didn't expect you could find such a Plum Blossom Valley?" His face couldn't be seen under the black cloak, only his lazy and deep voice could be heard. However, there was a hint of smile in his tone, and it seemed that he was in a good mood.
"I discovered it by accident, so I ordered people to take care of it, thinking of giving the master a surprise when the plum blossoms bloom." The leader of the Shadow Clan still wore the black and white mask and stood behind the black shadow. He saluted and replied softly.
"Well, good. I am very satisfied with this surprise." The black shadow nodded, then turned around and sat in front of a table of wine and food in the house.
"Sir, you are usually busy with many affairs at the headquarters, and you have to respond to the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from time to time. It is rare for you to have some free time these days, and I hope that you can relax." The leader of the Shadow Clan also came to the black shadow and half-knelt, poured him a glass of wine and handed it to him.
The black shadow raised his hand but did not take the glass of wine. Instead, he peeled off the black and white mask in front of him, instantly revealing a handsome face with a plum blossom mark on his forehead. His eyebrows and eyes showed a unique charm against the backdrop of the plum blossom mark.
"My favorite is this plum blossom." The black shadow gently stroked the pink plum blossom mark on the handsome face. This was the mark he had personally branded on that face. Seeing that the other party's eyes were evasive, the deep voice turned gentle: "Hong, do you still blame me for punishing you like this back then?"
"Back then, I was young and frivolous, and didn't know the rules. I almost brought disaster to Yingmen. Lord, you have spared my life. I am already grateful, how dare I bear a resentment?" Yingmen's leader, Hong'a, lowered his eyes, a trace of hatred flashed in his eyes, but when his chin was pinched, his eyes were filled with tenderness.
"Then let me taste this wine first." The black shadow gently pinched the chin of Hong'a, the leader of the Shadow Clan, with one hand, took the glass of wine with the other hand and slowly put it into the other's mouth.
Sect leader Hong'a opened his mouth slightly, drank the glass of wine, and couldn't help cursing in his heart: What a cunning old man, he is still on guard against me.
"Thank you for the wine, Master." After drinking the wine, Sect Master Hong'a was released. He hurriedly bowed and expressed his gratitude.
"Well, pour the wine." The black shadow seemed very satisfied with Hong'a's well-behaved and obedient performance, and a deeper smile was added to his lazy voice.
Hong Ah stood up and handed another glass of wine to Hei Ying. This time, Hei Ying took it and drank it with confidence.
"The three traitors from the Poison Insect Valley have not been found yet?" The black shadow put down his wine glass and asked in a deep voice.
"I am incompetent. I have sent many shadow warriors but none of them could find it." Upon hearing that, Hong'a knelt down again and replied nervously.
"These three people acted so arrogantly and possessed so many poisons. It is impossible for them to be so secretive."
"What the Lord Chief means is that either they are already dead, or the Poisonous Insect Valley is sheltering and hiding them." After being prompted by the black shadow, Hong'a's eyes turned slightly and he spoke softly.
"The Poisonous Insect Valley has always been mysterious, and the leader of the Poisonous Insect Valley would never feel at ease handing over her disciples to our Shadow Sect. If they really wanted to clear out the sect, there would be no need for her to hide it. I'm just afraid that the person is still there but is unwilling to hand him over." The black shadow picked up a piece of tender white fish belly from the plate in front of him and put it under the black cloak. He then snorted coldly and spoke with the sound of chewing.
“But I heard that the Poisonous Insect Valley is full of poisons and traps. Without an acquaintance leading the way, I’m afraid we can’t even enter the valley, let alone capture people.” Hong’a frowned slightly, and the red plum on his forehead also wrinkled.
"Who said we don't have any acquaintances?" The black shadow then raised his hand to smooth the plum blossom between Hong Ah's forehead and smiled softly.
"Are you talking about Honghua, Yanyu's sister, Master?" Hong'a's brows instantly relaxed and her eyes shone with light.
"Zhuanyu is a good seedling of our Yingmen. We need to cultivate her well. Hasn't her sister broken off with the Poisonous Insect Valley? It would be better to let Huanyu help her sister on behalf of Yingmen and let her sister become the master of the Poisonous Insect Valley. In this way, Yingmen will be able to gain a firm foothold in southern Xinjiang in the future." With just a few words, the fish belly in the plate had been eaten by the black shadow, and only the head, tail, and the thick and thorny meat on the back of the fish were left.
"I am ignorant, but you are far-sighted."
"Hey, you know that I only like fish belly, why don't you prepare more? Why get a whole fish?" The head of Yingmen ignored Hong'a's flattery, but stirred the fish dish with chopsticks, then complained with some dissatisfaction.
"Don't worry, my lord. The fish belly has been prepared long ago. We also give this whole fish for good luck as the New Year is approaching." Upon hearing the lord's complaint, the sect leader Hong'a hurriedly rang the bell beside him, then bowed again and apologized with a smile.
"You didn't even know that you also believe this?" The Shadow Gate Master pointed at the plate of leftover fish with his chopsticks and laughed sarcastically.
"People always change." Hong Ah lowered his head and chuckled.
"People change. Hong'a, will you change too?" The Shadow Gate leader put down the chopsticks in his hand, took Hong'a's hand and asked her to sit next to him, and asked in a tentative tone.
"Hong'a is also a human being, so it's natural for her to change, but Hong'a's heart for Lord Zhangzhu has never changed." Hong'a suddenly leaned her head on the shoulder of Shadow Gate Zhangzhu and smiled tenderly, like a beautiful blooming red plum.
At this time, the servant came in with a plate of steaming tender white fish belly, put it quietly on the table, and then hurried away.
"Master, is there enough fish belly for today?"
Hong Ah stood up, picked up a small bowl of fish maw and handed it to the head of Yingmen, smiling softly.
The leader of the Shadow Clan hummed with satisfaction, took the bowl of fish maw and started eating.
Hong'a turned around and poured the wine, the smile on her face was like a knife tempered with poison.
Before long, the plate of fish maw was mostly eaten, and the Shadow Gate leader sitting on the seat gradually became slower and slower, and with the last "clang", all the bowls and chopsticks in his hands fell to the ground.
“Hahahahaha…” Seeing the reaction of the Shadow Sect Master, Hong Ah slowly stood up and laughed triumphantly. He came to the window and looked outside at Hong Meilin with his arms outstretched. His handsome face was distorted with joy that was close to madness. “It’s been ten years. I’ve been dormant by his side for a full ten years. Today I can finally avenge the humiliation of those years!”
"Youmei, oh Youmei, you castrated me and left this mark of shame on my face. Have you ever thought that there will be a day when you will be bullied by others?" Hong'a excitedly shook off the dark red robe on his body, turned around and looked at the demented and unconscious leader of Yingmen, his eyes immediately showed scarlet murderous intent. He had endured humiliation for ten years, and today he would definitely take it back double.
"Lord."
At this time, a black shadow similar to the Shadow Gate Master appeared outside the door. Seeing this, Hong Ah instantly revealed a surprised smile:
"It does look pretty good, but the sound isn't quite like it."
"So, my lord cannot touch him for now, otherwise, it will be difficult to fool the prince." The dark shadow outside the door slowly walked into the house and said respectfully to Hong'a.
"Well, that's true. You stay here and study hard for a while. I will give him medicine every day. It won't be too late for me to kill him after you succeed." After being reminded by his subordinates, Hong A came to his senses. His trick of replacing the original with the fake was not mature yet. He might have no problem controlling the Shadow Gate, but he couldn't fool the Crown Prince Yan Qiao.
"Yes."