The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1741: The Exposed Operation

"Old Wu is right, Xue San and brothers, the people inside have nothing to do with us. It doesn’t matter who they are; it has nothing to do with us. We should just focus on living our lives," said a nearby prison guard.

"Haha, I get it, let’s continue drinking," Xue San quickly replied. Even Old Wu noticed him paying too much attention to He Linghan’s cell. If he continued asking questions, it might raise suspicion. On the Chu Army’s records, Xue San was already considered dead after the Nanyang battle, but if anyone investigated closely, he’d be in big trouble.

However, if they could dig through the tunnel tonight, that daylight would be the last chance. To ensure nothing goes wrong, Xue San decided to stay here.

Or maybe, he had an even crazier idea...

In the tavern, they lost four hidden guards. Counting Xue San, Man Cang, and Shangguan Jian, they only had nineteen people. Including the old brothers Sun Cai gathered, there were only about forty or fifty men. They were severely understaffed, and saving people wouldn’t be easy. Although many soldiers here were once trusted by Shangguan Jian and Man Cang, with the current situation, Xue San dared not recruit them. After all, people could change, and if even one of them was an infiltrator, they’d all end up dead.

But, Xue San had continuously forgotten about one person, someone who could be useful...

The government.

"Lord, my lord," Xue San climbed the courtyard wall and picked up a stone, tossing it inside.

"Xue San, what brings you here?" Ye Shikai quickly looked around, relieved when he saw no one discovered them.

"Come inside where we can talk. This place is swarmed with patrolling soldiers; aren’t you afraid of being discovered?" Ye Shikai said softly as he closed the door.

"Don’t worry. I’m the number one God Stealer; there’s no place I can’t sneak into."

"Alright, enough boasting. Why did you come here?" Ye Shikai asked.

"Lord, we’re going to act tonight and rescue my sister-in-law." Xue San glanced at the sky; it was already dusk. In less than a stick of incense’s time, the sun would set, and the nightfall would be their best cover.

"What? You’re planning a rescue tonight?" Ye Shikai suddenly recalled what Mi Wen said yesterday. Mi Wen was waiting for "reinforcements" to walk into a trap...

"No, you can’t do it," Ye Shikai immediately urged.

"Why not, my lord? We’re all set up. The tunnel leads directly to my sister-in-law’s cell. I just need a moment of distraction, and I can rescue her. I’ve checked, and in the evening, the guards outside will never come in to disrupt us. Lord Shangguan also has a confidant at the city gate; once we rescue her, we’ll send her away overnight. We can go to Huji or Ba Shu; Mi Wen won’t find us again." Xue San detailed the entire plan, which seemed perfect. There were other rebel forces in Huji, and although Ba Shu was under Mi Wen’s control, it was far away, beyond her reach. But this was just an ideal conclusion.

"Mi Wen is already aware of you. You were nearly killed last time at the tavern. She’s waiting for you to walk into her trap," Ye Shikai explained.

"Rest assured, my lord. I’ve come to ask you to leave with us. With you joining the operation, our chances of success will greatly increase."

"None of you are going anywhere." Suddenly, the door burst open. Mi Wen led a group of guards inside.

"Damn it." Ye Shikai instinctively tried to activate his Storage Ring, but it had already been taken by Mi Wen. Now he had to face them barehanded.

"Mi Wen, step aside."

"Why should I? I already told you, I’m just waiting for them to walk into my trap. Didn’t expect one to come so soon." Mi Wen signaled, and the guards behind her rushed forward.

"Xue San, get back," Ye Shikai pushed him aside and faced the guards.

"Breaking Sky Fist." Ye Shikai shouted. Even without weapons, his inner strength was enough to deal with these cultivators, but Xue San was just an ordinary person; he wasn’t a match for them despite his agility.

Ye Shikai punched a guard away and snatched a dagger, taking down another one with a backhand strike.

"Attack, capture that little thief," Mi Wen commanded.

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Damn it." Ye Shikai grabbed a chair with his left hand, hurling it at the guards.

"Xue San, move away," Ye Shikai stepped back, concentrating all his inner strength into his right hand and suddenly struck at the roof.

With a loud crash, a large hole appeared in the roof. The house, being wooden, was no match for Ye Shikai, who could even smash through reinforced concrete. Fortunately, Mi Wen hadn’t set up a barrier here, otherwise the situation would be different.

"Xue San, go!" Ye Shikai supported him and easily tossed him up.

"Lord, what about you?"

"You go first, I’ll follow," Ye Shikai replied.

"None of you are leaving." Mi Wen drew her Xuanjian and charged at Ye Shikai herself.

"Netherworld King Spell—Shadow Clone." Ye Shikai suddenly used his clone skills, sending the avatars to pounce on Mi Wen.

"Get away!" Mi Wen swung her sword horizontally, the sword Qi scattering the clones. When she turned back, Ye Shikai had already escaped through the hole in the roof.

"Everyone, listen, chase them. I want them alive," Mi Wen ordered.

"Yes."

"Yes."

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Linxian, secret hideout.

"How did it go? Did you act?" Xue San rushed back to the hideout, his heart pounding. Mi Wen’s palace was heavily guarded. If not for his wall-climbing skills, he wouldn’t have gotten out.

"What’s with the silence, say something." Seeing everyone silent and motionless, Xue San was so anxious he almost cursed.

"Xue San, sister-in-law... she’s already been moved. She’s no longer in the dungeon," Shangguan Jian said dejectedly. "Our plan failed."

"Damn it," Xue San cursed, realizing that Mi Wen would definitely relocate He Linghan after he and Ye Shikai escaped the palace.

"What happened in the palace?"

"Don’t even mention it. Mi Wen found me. The lord helped me escape, and he broke out during the chaos." Xue San sighed heavily, sitting down in a corner.

"Where’s Old Ye? Why didn’t he return with you? Does he know our location?"

"I told him our hideout’s location. He has something to take care of and said he’d come soon."