Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 246 Attacking the Branch Headquarters

"Hmm." Shen Li was too lazy to deal with him.

"What did you see?"

"I saw a man named Chen Tianming leading about a hundred men to kill the assassins who had kidnapped me." Shen Li paused here.

The hall master asked anxiously, "And then?"

"Then all the assassins were killed. I took advantage of the chaos to escape from the Taoist temple, but was chased by the men that the man surnamed Chen brought. If I hadn't met this Taoist priest, I probably wouldn't be alive today."

"What about those who were hunting you down?" he asked again.

"They were chased away by the Taoist priest." Shen Li said, then looked in Bai Wuyou's direction: "The Taoist priest is mighty."

Upon hearing this, the hall master frowned slightly and murmured, "Where did they go?"

Logically, if someone survives, they should definitely come back, but why haven't we seen anyone?

"How many people are chasing you?"

“Three,” Shen Li replied without hesitation.

"Are you sure the masked man among your kidnappers is dead?" the gang leader pressed, still uneasy.

“He was completely dead. I took this dagger from his corpse.” Shen Li said, shaking her sleeve.

The hall master gave a wink to his henchman, who immediately squatted down and took out the dagger inlaid with a cat's eye gem from Shen Li's sleeve.

"It truly is the Holy Son's token." The burly man smiled with relief upon seeing the dagger: "Elder, this matter has been accomplished."

Bai Wuyou's eyes were cold, and his voice was even deeper: "Since this humble Taoist has nothing to do with your Red Lotus Sect, can you let this humble Taoist leave?"

"You wish, little Taoist." The hall master hardened his stance, lashing Bai Wuyou with his whip and sternly declaring, "Whether you are the person we are looking for or not, once you're in here, you're not leaving."

Bai Wuyou took the blow but didn't make a sound, only staring at the hall master.

The Red Lotus Cult has been rife with corruption; it is no righteous force, but rather a mob.

It's time for a thorough cleaning.

The hall master pointed at Shen Li with his whip again: "This corrupt official is still somewhat useful. I've heard that his calligraphy and painting skills are superb, and he's also quite good-looking. Tie him up and take him to the south to present him to the Grand Elder."

"Bury this young Taoist priest."

"The Hall Master is wise. In this way, the position of Chief of the Helmsman is rightfully yours."

Shen Li looked at Bai Wuyou: "I am more valuable than you."

Bai Wuyou's expression grew increasingly gloomy. His father had been seriously ill for years, and the Red Lotus Sect had rotted to the core under the Grand Elder's rule.

After giving his orders, the hall master turned to leave, but as soon as he opened the iron gate, he was pushed back by the people outside.

He kicked the man, sending him staggering, and shouted angrily, "Are you blind? Why are you running? Are you in such a hurry to be reincarnated?"

"No...it's terrible, Master...the soldiers have broken in!" the man said urgently before he had even knelt down properly.

"What? How did the soldiers find this place?" the hall master exclaimed in surprise. "How many people are here?"

“There are people outside. We are surrounded. There may be thousands or even tens of thousands of people.”

As soon as the iron gate opened, the sound of muskets firing rapidly could be heard from inside the cell.

"How is that possible? This place is so well hidden." He turned to look at Shen Li, "It was you...it was you who led them here, wasn't it?"

Facing his terrified gaze, Shen Li raised an eyebrow in displeasure: "Did I ask you to arrest me? And you're even handing me over to someone else? Do you think government officials are as easy as cabbages?"

"You sharp-tongued girl, with you around, I, the master, am not going to die." The burly man said coldly and stepped forward to grab Shen Li.

He knew exactly how the Holy Son escaped; if he could escape even with Shen Li held hostage, he could certainly do it now.

I doubt those soldiers would dare to harm Lord Shen's daughter or Minister Gu's wife.

Shen Li was right in front of me, which meant that the get-out-of-jail-free card was also right in front of me.

Shen Li simply looked at him without moving, and the burly man's eyes widened in panic for a moment, and he took a step back with force.

At the same time, a dark red slender sword appeared in front of him, along with a person dressed entirely in black. This person moved so fast that most of the people present did not even have time to react.

The hall master's first reaction upon seeing this man was to flee. He broke out in a cold sweat, knowing that he was no match for this man.

The shadowy figure darted forward, raised its hand, and knocked the man unconscious with a chop to the neck. The hall master had no chance to dodge a second time.

The other Red Lotus cult members in the prison had no reason not to run away, and they rushed out, each one in a sorry state.

Bai Wuyou was still frowning. What a rabble!

When it comes to the crucial moment, all they do is run away.

"Are you alright, Madam?" Shadow hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to help Shen Li untie herself.

"It's alright." Shen Li stood up, and the rope binding her hands behind her back broke with a little force. She took out a half-wet handkerchief from her sleeve and began to wipe the water off her hair.

Bai Wuyou was tied to a cross-shaped pillar, and at that moment, he clenched his fists and the rope snapped.

"How's the fighting going outside?" Shen Li asked.

"The entire Red Lotus Cult has been surrounded. They can't escape. Sir, would you like some clothes?" Shadow felt that Shen Li was too soaking wet to go out in public.

"Alright, find me some clean clothes." Shen Li emphasized again, "Not something I've worn."

Bai Wuyou paused for a moment while untying his belt, but finally put it down.

"Yes, I'll have a few men guard the prison gate so no one can come in and disturb you." Shadow bowed and quickly withdrew.

The cell door was then closed, and only the braziers burning around provided light inside. Shen Li then saw that there were also some people locked up in the surrounding cells, all watching them.

Shen Li then went to warm herself by the brazier in front of her.

Bai Wuyou silently walked up to the unconscious hall master, took the dagger from his arms, and then walked to Shen Li's side, handing it to her.

“If my benefactor likes it, he may take it.” Shen Li looked down at the dagger, then looked at him.

"You should keep your things." Bai Wuyou said firmly.

"Okay." Shen Li accepted it anyway.

She had already realized that this dagger was unusual; it might be the Holy Son's token. If Bai Wuyou wanted to hide his identity in the future, this thing was indeed not suitable for him to be on his person.

But it's perfectly legitimate for her to be the one to witness the 'death of the Holy Son,' which is considered her spoils of war. Both the imperial court and the Red Lotus Sect tacitly agree that the item should belong to her.

"Bang bang bang!"

The loud banging of muskets could be heard through the iron gate, indicating that the battle had reached a very close point, and it was only after a few moments that things quieted down.

"Bang!" The door was pushed open again, and a female general in silver helmet and armor walked in.

Bai Wuyou instinctively shielded Shen Li behind him.

Shen Li stepped out from behind him and said to the approaching female general, "General Lin, you've become even more dashing in the past few days."

Seeing her drenched appearance, Lin Wan'er frowned slightly, took off the white cloak behind her armor with one hand, and walked forward.

Just as Bai Wuyou was about to speak up for Shen Li, saying she didn't want anything that someone else had worn, she saw that the cloak had already been draped over Shen Li's shoulders, and Lin Wan'er was helping her tie the straps.