Qizhao Inn.
Ye Chuyan hid in the cabinet in the room, holding his wooden sculpture tightly with both hands, feeling mixed emotions in his heart.
Just now, Wu Mu said that after discovering the secret of the bracelet, he didn't explain anything. He asked her to hold the wooden sculpture and wait in the cabinet, saying that he would go out and be back soon.
She had been hiding for a quarter of an hour.
Through the gap in the cabinet door, you can see the flickering candlelight on the table.
The room was eerily quiet.
She lowered her head and rubbed the wood carving in her hand. The statue's face had been rubbed so much that it was a little blurry.
She was thinking about how many moments like this Wu Mu had experienced while carrying this wooden sculpture from Kyoto to here.
A man sat alone in an empty room, caressing the wooden sculpture, and quietly watched the candle burn out.
Just thinking about this scene made her so uncomfortable that she couldn't breathe.
Whether it was Pei Xiuyan or Na Sheng, she didn't want to hate or hate anyone for the rest of her life. She just wanted to stay with Wu Mu forever.
She could no longer let Wu Mu down.
The door was gently pushed open, and Ye Chuyan saw Wu Mu coming in with two books. After entering, he quickly locked the door.
She hurriedly pushed open the cabinet and jumped out, throwing herself into Wu Mu's arms, her throat a little choked.
"Wu Mu..."
She didn't know what happened to her. She escaped from the palace with strength, but when she saw Wu Mu, she felt that all her strength turned into grievances. She just wanted to hug Wu Mu and never let go.
Wu Mu felt the emotions of the person in his arms, and his heart felt soft and astringent. He knew that Ye Chuyan had just found him and was too afraid of losing him.
And why not, he wished he could spend every moment with Ye Chuyan, never leaving her for a moment.
"Ayan, I'm sorry, I just asked you to hide in the cabinet because I was afraid that someone would break into the house."
"Listen to me, we have more important things to do now, and I found a way to escape."
Ye Chuyan put away her emotions and raised her eyes to look at Wu Mu, "Yeah."
Wu Mu pecked Ye Chuyan's forehead, pulled her to sit at the table, and handed her a book.
"I discovered that your bracelet seems to contain a trap. The entire bracelet is so ingeniously designed that the trap cannot be opened by ordinary people."
"I guess Na Sheng put something inside that can track you, but I don't know what it is."
"I borrowed these two books from Xia Houhuai."
"Shanhailou is good at mechanism techniques and Qimen Dunjia. These two books are the work of Shanhailou's sect. They record almost all mechanism techniques in the world. There must be a way to unlock your bracelet."
"You turn this one, and I'll turn the other one."
Ye Chuyan immediately understood what Wu Mu meant and instantly regained his composure.
The two of them pursed their lips in silence and quickly started flipping through the books.
Ye Chuyan read it for a while and was a little shocked. All the mechanism skills recorded in it were unheard of.
She thought that she had read enough books in the Ye family library. The few mechanical techniques recorded in this book were all so exquisite that it made people marvel. The world is really wonderful.
Wu Mu said "Hey", put the book on the table, pointed to a picture on it and said: "This is very similar to the bracelet you are wearing."
Ye Chuyan took a look and found it was true.
The bracelet in the picture is almost identical to the one she wears on her hand, but the bracelet in the picture is made of brass.
There are a few more sentences below.
【This bracelet was designed by the ancestors of Zhuge. There is a tracking object inside the bracelet. After capturing the enemy general, he would bring this object with him.
If it escapes, use a hunting dog to sniff out the tracking object and pursue it.
Due to the passage of time, the original bracelet has disappeared. I have searched through ancient books and deduced for decades to figure out how to untie this bracelet.
If future generations are lucky enough to get a bracelet, they can try this method. If you can untie it, tell me in front of my grave. If there is knowledge under my spring, I will definitely be happy. 】
Wu Mu frowned and turned to the next page. On it was a very delicate diagram of the inner mechanism of the bracelet, and below was a detailed explanation of how to untie it.
It turns out that the design of this thing is extremely exquisite. A small amount of internal force must be injected into every other finger of the bracelet. The internal force presses the hidden lock inside and drives the rotation of the gear. When the rotation reaches a certain level, the bracelet will automatically open.
It is truly ingenious. Ordinary people would never imagine that such a method is needed to unlock the bracelet.
Ye Chuyan couldn't help but look up at Wu Mu. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the paintings in the book. His long black eyebrows were slightly frowned, and his expression was very serious.
Her elder brother Ye Chuqing had said many times before that Wumu had seven exquisite orifices.
She has never seen it before, because Wu Mu has never used this intelligence to scheme against others.
Today, she saw the real Wu Mu.
He just studied the bracelet for a while and almost guessed Na Sheng's intention of wearing this bracelet for her.
Wu Mu did not pay attention to Ye Chuyan's gaze, but after studying it, he took Ye Chuyan's hand and comforted: "Ayan, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."
Ye Chuyan saw Wu Mu's bright and gentle eyes, she smiled and nodded.
"Well, open it quickly."
Anyone in this world could hurt her, but Wu Mu would not.
Wu Mu carefully avoided Ye Chuyan's wrist and used his skills to inject internal energy into the bracelet.
After the first burst of internal energy was injected, a subtle sound of gears turning came from the bracelet, and both of them suddenly felt happy.
Wu Mu continued to concentrate, and the sound of gears became more and more obvious. The bracelet opened with a "click" and fell loosely from Ye Chuyan's wrist.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Really solved!
Wu Mu quickly picked up the bracelet and stuffed it into his sleeve, "This bracelet is still useful, I'll put it away first."
After saying that, he took out two human skin masks from his arms and covered one of them on Ye Chuyan's face.
While helping her carefully attach the edge of the human skin mask, he explained:
"Xiahou Huai is the youngest son of the owner of Shanhai Tower and an old friend of mine. Although he is young, he is straightforward."
"I just went out to find him."
"I said that since the city is closed, I will stay here for a while and I want to find some books to pass the time."
"He is a generous person. I gave him a little hint and he lent me these two books."
"I said that I am from Beirong. If the Eagle Master comes to check again, if his true identity is found out, it may bring unnecessary trouble to Qizhao Inn. After all, the people of Dafeng are not allowed to go to Beirong."
"The seventh floor is full of distinguished guests from Shanhai Tower. Living here is too ostentatious. I said that to be cautious, I would disguise myself and change to the guest room downstairs, pretending to be an ordinary guest."
"He didn't suspect anything, and he happily tried to cover it up for me. He said he wouldn't come to see me in the next few days and pretended that he didn't know me. He also told all the waiters at the inn to declare that they didn't know me."
"Then Sheng will definitely not be reconciled if he can't find you. Maybe he will send the Eagle Master again to search Qizhao Inn. We have to work step by step."
Wu Mu spoke very patiently, explaining clearly why he had gone out just now and what he had done.
"When I go out, I carry a few human skin masks with me just in case. These masks are extremely well made and usually cannot be seen through."
"I've also figured out your identity for you."
"If someone sees you, tell me that he is an old friend of mine. The city is closed outside, the inns are full, and there is no place to stay. He came to me and stayed in the same room with me."
"I'll put the mask on in a moment, and we'll go downstairs immediately."
Wu Mu spoke in an orderly manner, and Ye Chuyan laughed out loud and joked:
"I didn't know that my husband was so cunning."
The tips of Wu Mu's ears were slightly red when Ye Chuyan said it.
"Ayan, I don't want to lie to Xiahou Huai. But you and I have special status. It's best if he doesn't know anything."
"Of course I know, you are afraid of hurting innocent people."
Ye Chuyan reached out and pinched the tip of Wu Mu's ear, and her heart was filled with strength.
She was no longer alone in fear and thinking about escaping, but was with Wu Mu.
He is so smart and meticulous, taking all possible variables into consideration.
Wu Mu helped Ye Chuyan arrange the mask and found a set of his own clothes for Ye Chuyan to change into behind the screen.
He put a human skin mask on himself in front of the mirror outside the screen.
When Ye Chuyan changed her clothes, she turned into a frail young man who wore ill-fitting clothes in order to make herself look taller.
Her face was a little sallow and she looked listless. When she lowered her head, she was almost unrecognizable.
But when you raise your face, you can see that the pupils are still bright.
Wu Mu, on the other hand, became a simple and honest young man. Except for his bright black eyes, his whole face was ordinary.
Wu Mu saw Ye Chuyan coming out, took out a white porcelain bottle from the package, and sprinkled the powder inside into the room.
Then he sprinkled some more on her.
"It's what masks the smell."
"I'm worried that after taking off the bracelet, you will still smell like something being tracked. It's better to be careful."
"The people from Nasheng are likely to come again. Now we don't have time to wash up, so we can only use this method to cover the smell."
"Ayan, please bear with me, the smell is a bit unpleasant, but it has a good effect on confusing the nose of the hound."
Ye Chuyan's body was instantly smelled of a faint bitter smell.
She stood there, watching quietly as Wu Mu sprinkled the powder on herself.
Seeing Wu Mu squatting on the ground and carefully spreading the powder on the hem of her robe, the corner of her mouth felt bitter.
"Wu Mu, you must have suffered a lot during the three years you ran away from home and the time you traveled around the world, right?"
He must have seen a lot of dangers in the world to be so cautious and carry a human skin mask and something to mask his smell with him.
However, even though he has seen the sinister human heart, he still maintains the most sincere heart, untainted.
Wu Mu paused for a moment, lowered his eyes, and said calmly: "Ayan, don't be sad. I haven't suffered much. I just go out and have to be on guard against others."
These words made Ye Chuyan's eyes sore.
What this fool says always makes people feel so distressed.
She really wanted to go up and hug Wu Mu tightly and tell him that she wanted to spend her whole life making up for him.
But the current situation does not allow it.
After finishing all this, Wu Mu stood up and smiled at Ye Chuyan.
"Okay, let's go downstairs."
Because the Eagle Master's people had just searched it not long ago, the residents were in their rooms and did not dare to go out for fear of being caught and interrogated and causing unnecessary trouble, so there was almost no one in the corridor.
Wu Mu took Ye Chuyan downstairs smoothly.
The two people came to the sixth floor and found an ordinary room arranged by Xiahou Huai.
Entering the room, Wu Mu did not light the lamp. He placed things in the dark under the moonlight, hugged Ye Chuyan tightly in his arms, and kissed her hard.
Then he let go of her and said in a deep voice: "Ayan, wait for me here for a while. I'll go out and take care of the bracelet and come back."
After that, he left.
Ye Chuyan grabbed Wu Mu's hand and asked, "What are you going to do with this bracelet?"
"Find a wild cat and tie it to it."
"If Na Sheng follows this bracelet, he will follow the wild cat all over the city. Will he search this inn again for a while?"
"Xiahou Huai has made an object that can control the wind and fly. I just took a look at the drawings and remembered it in my mind. While Na Sheng is tracking the bracelet, I will make one myself."
"Let's fly out of Star City before Na Sheng catches the wild cat."
Ye Chuyan shook his head, "No, Na Sheng's Qing Gong is too high. I'm worried that he will catch him before he can fly in the city."
"I have a better way."
"Go to the river in the middle of the city and catch a big fish. Feed this bracelet into the fish's belly. Don't let the fish die. Put the bracelet in place and put the fish back into the river."
Wu Mu paused for a moment and said in slight surprise: "You mean we escaped from the river?"
If the bracelet is placed in the belly of a fish, then Sheng will definitely track the fish first.
He often goes for walks by the river these days and knows that the inland river in Star City is connected to the moat.
In order to catch fish, Na Sheng would definitely stir up the river water. After finding the fish, he found that he had been cheated. When he turned around, he would search the whole city again, especially Qizhao Inn.
Then no one will pay attention to the river anymore and they can swim out of the river.
Seeing Wu Mu's frighteningly dark eyes, Ye Chuyan couldn't help but raise her head and kiss him.
Brother A was right, he was really smart, and he guessed his purpose in just a moment.
"Yes, this method is risky, but it is more likely to succeed."
"If it weren't for the records of our ancestors in the book today, we would never be able to open this bracelet."
"This bracelet must be Na Sheng's biggest support in chasing me. He will probably bring people to catch me personally. You go and come back quickly."
After spending so many days together, she now basically understood Na Sheng's temper.
There is absolutely no room for mistakes in what Na Sheng wants.
Maybe we are almost at Qizhao Tower by now.
The trick of diving to escape has been used once before. If you use it now, it will be like taking advantage of it and taking it by surprise.
"Okay, I understand."
Wu Mu didn't waste any more time, held Ye Chuyan's face in her hands, pecked her forehead, and quickly opened the door and went out.
