Feng Qishi watched Mu Anxiao’s obvious evasive gaze, recalling Mu Anxiao’s confident assurance to the waiter just moments ago. He said, “If he’s not a trained fighter, why agree to let the waiter do something so time-consuming?”
“I am not wasting time,” Mu Anxiao stated firmly.
Clearly, Feng Qishi didn’t understand Mu Anxiao’s meaning. Seeing her resolute expression, he became even more bewildered. “You say you aren’t, but you…”
“His thieving skills are exceptional,” Mu Anxiao interrupted.
Feng Qishi was completely baffled. “What are you trying to say?” he asked, his face filled with confusion.
Mu Anxiao was serious. “I’m saying he might be able to help us.”
“Him?” Feng Qishi imagined Mu Anxiao’s idea and continued, “Are you joking? Mu Shazi, remember you’re looking for a person, not a thing. Can you stop overthinking?”
“How am I overthinking? Both you and I possess spiritual energy. Ouyang Ye saw through me using spiritual energy. If we…”
“Your spiritual energy has been hidden,” Feng Qishi stated earnestly.
Mu Anxiao was momentarily speechless, then she lowered her head and glanced at Feng Qishi’s hand, saying, “What if it fails?”
“You don’t trust me,” Feng Qishi said directly.
“I do trust you, I just want to be prepared for any eventuality. And besides,” Mu Anxiao said, her brow furrowing slightly, “if we let that thief sneak in, even if Ouyang Ye discovers him, Ouyang Ye will only assume your General’s Mansion was burgled and won’t think further. With his abilities, he’ll definitely find the coachman before Ouyang Ye does. So… even if he comes out empty-handed, we can get the information by going in, and then directly find the coachman, right?”
Feng Qishi was speechless.
All along, Feng Qishi knew Mu Anxiao was someone who relied on imagination to get things done. Although she had successfully completed several tasks through imagination, she had also been severely injured in those tasks, almost losing her life.
Having learned from past lessons, he still didn’t want to agree with Mu Anxiao’s approach. But he didn’t want to refuse her verbally, as that would only hurt her.
There was no other way, so he could only use silence as a refusal. This way, Mu Anxiao might not be as sad or angry.
At the same time, Mu Anxiao was calmly watching Feng Qishi, who had suddenly fallen silent. She sighed softly and said, “You think my idea is impractical.” Similarly, Mu Anxiao understood Feng Qishi. Whenever he found a method unsatisfactory, he would choose silence.
Just like that, she saw through his thoughts at a glance.
Feng Qishi’s gaze flickered. He had indeed anticipated Mu Anxiao would notice something, but he hadn’t expected it to be so quick. Looking at her, he felt guilty.
Mu Anxiao cleared her throat. “You know, I don’t like people who procrastinate.”
“I know,” Feng Qishi replied quickly, worried about offending Mu Anxiao.
Following that, Mu Anxiao crossed her arms. “Tell me your thoughts.”
“I think it’s not good,” Feng Qishi admitted his true feelings, knowing he couldn’t argue with Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao frowned.
Still worried Mu Anxiao would lose patience, Feng Qishi added, “Both of us are currently in a state of hidden spiritual energy. As long as we enter through the secret tunnel, we’ll be safe. You…”
“Are you sure? Do you remember where the tunnel is?” Mu Anxiao retorted. She had begun to doubt Feng Qishi’s memory.
“I remember,” Feng Qishi stated decisively.
Mu Anxiao lowered her head and said, “If you don’t remember, then you’re wasting my time.”
“I won’t waste your time, you can rest assured about that.”
“You…” Mu Anxiao hesitated for a few seconds and said, “But I’ve already promised them. If I don’t go, it might not be good.” She still wanted to utilize the abilities of the dirty-faced man.
“You still don’t trust me.”
“Feng Qishi,” Mu Anxiao furrowed her brow tightly.
Feng Qishi was genuinely startled by Mu Anxiao’s sudden change in attitude. “What’s wrong? I said…”
“If you take someone’s money, you have to help them. Since I’ve already given my word to that waiter, you… are you expecting me to go back on my word?”
“This is Ouyang Ye’s inn. If he approached you, there must be a trick involved.”
“Ouyang Ye is just his boss.”
“What kind of boss, what kind of employee. You don’t even understand this logic,” Feng Qishi said, his eyes serious.
“In the past, my boss was very detestable, but the fact is, I’m here, right? Am I detestable?” Mu Anxiao countered.
Seeing this, Feng Qishi was silent for a few seconds. “You’re not working in a place like this, so no matter how detestable your boss was, he couldn’t be as detestable as that Ouyang Ye fellow.”
“You’re right about that. Anyway, I just believe the waiter. Unless…” Feng Qishi said, his brow furrowing slightly, “you don’t want to cooperate with me anymore.”
“You’re threatening me,” Feng Qishi exclaimed in surprise.
“I have my intuition. I ask you to trust me.”
“It’s not that I don’t trust you, I’m just worried…”
“If something goes wrong, I will bear all the consequences.”
“That’s precisely what I’m afraid of,” Feng Qishi said faintly.
Mu Anxiao’s eyes darkened. Thinking about her previous tasks and the near-death experiences she had in them, she said softly, “Don’t worry, this time, it will definitely be fine.” Her gaze was determined.
Feng Qishi stared intently at Mu Anxiao’s face and said, “Mu Shazi, if I don’t cooperate with you, will you stop talking to me?”
“I won’t stop talking to you, but I will be angry with you,” Mu Anxiao stated firmly.
Hearing Mu Anxiao’s words, Feng Qishi let out a sigh of relief. He immediately reached out and supported Mu Anxiao’s shoulder. “Since that’s the case, then I won’t cooperate with you.” With that, he removed his hand and turned his back.
Subsequently, Mu Anxiao was completely bewildered by Feng Qishi’s actions. “What do you mean?”
“Now, I’ll give you fifteen minutes. When the fifteen minutes are up, you have to leave with me.” Feng Qishi said, turning back and once again fixing his gaze on Mu Anxiao’s face. “At that time, I won’t indulge you anymore.”
“What exactly do you mean?” Mu Anxiao was utterly confused by Feng Qishi.
“I still think this is a trap,” Feng Qishi said in a low voice.
“You…”
“Since you don’t want to break your promise, then you should proceed as planned.” Feng Qishi raised his hand and pointed to the roof.
Mu Anxiao’s face stiffened. “Shen Fengzi, you don’t trust me.”
“I trust you, but only for fifteen minutes,” Feng Qishi said, raising his index finger.
Mu Anxiao curled her lips. “You got me.” After speaking, she turned and began searching for a ladder that could help her climb onto the roof.
“Take your time, I’ll wait for you,” Feng Qishi said, taking out something that resembled a pocket watch from his embrace and looking at it.
Mu Anxiao frowned tightly, her heart growing anxious.