The time and location for the goods delivery had been made clear, and the streets of Fenglin City were now filled with members of the Five Poisons Sect in plain clothes. However, the actual hand-off was to take place at a secluded village outside the city; they were merely making a brief stop within the walls.
Ming Li had already settled the two minor factions she had spent months meticulously cultivating. Leading Xiao Qiong, she disguised them as passing martial artists and used the excuse of being lost to ask for lodging in the village. Xiao Qiong was filled with anticipation, expecting scenes that might be rather embarrassing to navigate.
However, the kind-hearted old woman who greeted them did not address them as a married couple. Instead, she said, "Good girl, is this your child? He’s so tall, and looks quite sturdy, too."
Chapter 79