The Otherworld's Ultimate Landlord
Chapter 271

The Grain Robbers

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"No, but Wang Binfeng, the Grain Transport Supervisor escorting the provisions, is his brother-in-law.

"Why would he travel a thousand miles just to buy a plot of land and some people? That's highly suspicious.

"So we have to be on guard. They'll certainly suspect Liangzi Stronghold first, which means it would be even more suspicious if Ma Yao died.

"Six Fan Gate are the Imperial Court's hawks and hounds. Among them are expert investigators known as Divine Constables. We mustn't let them sniff anything out.

"Otherwise, you and I will die without a place to bury us," Apothecary Yun said.

"Understood." Sun Hongqing nodded, his face gloomy.

"Of course, there's no need to be too afraid. We have the Moving Wood Palace behind us.

"The palace has spent a fortune cultivating you. Otherwise, how could you receive a batch of Spirit Pills every month?

"Even the high-tier cultivation technique you practice came from the palace," Apothecary Yun said.

"I know, I know." Sun Hongqing nodded repeatedly.

Tang Wen had just put away the computer when Feng Jiuxue knocked and entered, transmitting her voice secretly. "Someone really is watching Ma Fei. There are also two hidden sentries keeping watch around Ma Yao's room. Questioning Ma Fei privately will be very difficult, unless we rustle the grass and startle the snake."

"Then we'll question him in Ma Yao's room," Tang Wen said.

"How? Didn't I just say two hidden sentries were watching it constantly?" Feng Jiuxue asked, taken aback.

"This is a temporary sedative. Find a way to knock those two out first. Once we're done questioning him, scatter this other drug. They'll wake up after breathing it in." Tang Wen took out the sedative. Naturally, this was one of Tu Qianqiu's treasures.

"When you examine Ma Yao later, someone else will

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