I am dying of old age, and I have awakened to the character of longevity.

In fact, Xie An also had this question.

It's just that he felt he wasn't familiar enough with Lin Yun, and rashly asking this question would make him seem to look down on Master Wei Xiang.

Zhang Lin had been familiar with Lin Yun for many years, so it was naturally more appropriate for him to ask this question.

Lin Yun glanced at Xie An and Zhang Lin, "Although Master Wei Xiang's injuries haven't fully healed, he can't stand to see Plum Blossom Monster interfere with our black market business. He will personally come to oversee tonight. You can rest assured."

Zhang Lin breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "With Master Wei Xiang overseeing, naturally nothing will go wrong. If Plum Blossom Monster dares to make a move tonight, we will definitely make sure he doesn't return."

Lin Yun encouraged them, then left alone, only instructing Xie An to continue the stakeout.

Zhang Lin originally wanted to leave with Lin Yun, but after taking two steps, he turned back, glanced at Xie An, and said apologetically, "Old brother, I was too anxious about what happened this morning. After the Plum Blossom Monster incident is over, I'll treat you to a gathering at Cuihua Tower in Shuideng Town to apologize in person."

"A small gathering is fine, but there's no need to apologize," Xie An agreed readily.

Seeing that Xie An didn't seem too angry, Zhang Lin left with peace of mind.

"Boss, why don't you go and rest? I can handle the stakeout. If there's any disturbance, I'll have Wang Xiang notify you," Liang Zhi took the initiative to curry favor.

Previously, although Liang Zhi listened to Xie An, it was more out of fear, and he still harbored some resentment in his heart.

Now, seeing that this new deacon not only took care of his younger brother's business but also didn't hesitate to take credit for him in front of Grand Deacon Lin Yun, he genuinely developed admiration and a desire to follow him.

You should know that when he followed Zhang Biao before, no matter how well he did things, the credit always went to Zhang Biao.

Compared to now, the contrast was too stark.

Xie An keenly noticed the change in Liang Zhi's attitude and immediately nodded: "Alright. I should go back and prepare."

"Farewell, Deacon!"

"Mm."

Xie An returned to his own courtyard and began to deduce the possible situations that might occur next in his mind:

First of all, even if Wei Dian personally comes to oversee... Xie An doesn't think he can steadily capture Plum Blossom Monster.

Wei Dian in his prime was severely injured by Plum Blossom Monster, let alone the fact that Wei Dian is still recovering from his injuries?

"Master Wei Xiang and Grand Deacon are both here to lead the operation, so the success or failure of the next thing has nothing to do with me. What I have to do is in tonight's encirclement and suppression of Plum Blossom Monster... don't die, don't get hurt!"

With this in mind, Xie An took out the newly bought four-stone heavy bow and armor-piercing arrows and began practicing in the courtyard.

After more than a year of practice, Xie An's archery skills have become quite exquisite.

I can't say that he can hit the bullseye every time within 200 meters, but he has more than 90% accuracy.

But after all, he changed his bow, so he still needs to adapt well. Only by making it as easy as using his own arm can he be more comfortable when drawing the bow and shooting on the spot.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

One arrow after another flew out, steadily hitting the core of the target 100 meters away. This was not the end. The powerful shooting force brought by the strong bow, coupled with the powerful penetrating power of the armor-piercing arrows. After the arrow pierced through the leather target, it continued to shuttle forward, piercing through a osmanthus tree the size of a bowl, before falling to the ground.

"Heavy bow plus armor-piercing, the penetrating power is really amazing. If Plum Blossom Monster eats one of my arrows, he will be crippled even if he doesn't die."

After an hour of extra practice, Xie An was already familiar with the new heavy bow, so he put it down. He boiled hot water, poured it into the tub, added Tiger Skin Yuan Soup, and began to temper his skin membrane.

Compared to the fighting and killing outside, Xie An actually prefers to practice calmly, the taste of growth that he feels at all times is intoxicating.

The next day, at the end of Shen Shi (3-5 pm).

A rapid knock on the door awakened Xie An, who was practicing fetal breathing exercises.

Xie An quickly left the tub, changed into his uniform robe, put on his quiver, hung his waist knife and heavy bow, and went out the door.

Liang Zhi was standing outside the door, "Boss, the market is about to close. Those two merchants are about to pack up."

"Got it, you continue to stake out," Xie An waved to dismiss Liang Zhi, and quickly came to Zhang Lin's courtyard next door, where he saw Zhang Lin, Lin Yun... and Wei Dian.

Today's Wei Dian was wearing black armor and a broadsword was hanging from his waist, but he was wearing a bamboo hat, making it impossible to see his face.

Although Xie An was curious, he did not neglect etiquette, and cupped his hands and said: "Master Wei Xiang!"

Wei Dian said slightly: "Mm. I know the situation. Now that the market is about to close, I won't talk nonsense. In a while, we will be divided into two teams to stake out those two merchants separately. Lin Yun will stake out one, and Zhang Lin and you will stake out the other. This Master will follow secretly to oversee you."

The fat medicine seller packed up earlier. As soon as he left the canyon, Lin Yun followed him.

The brawny hunter was still selling the last few animal skins, and Xie An and Zhang Lin observed from a distance, ready to follow at any time.

At this moment, Xie An noticed that the chamber pot young man who had disappeared for a long time had actually come to set up a stall in the black market.

This made Xie An very excited, this person was his hidden God of Wealth. But thinking that a major event was imminent tonight, Xie An had to endure the urge to pick up leaks.

"Old brother, that brawny hunter has packed up. Let's follow him."

Zhang Lin's reminder made Xie An withdraw his gaze from the chamber pot young man, and then followed the brawny hunter out of the black market.

At this moment, the sky was slightly bright, and it had been a while since the market closed, and there were few people on the mountain road. Only the brawny hunter was walking on the mountain road. It could be seen that this brawny hunter was very happy, with a full harvest, but he was also cautious, observing the surrounding movements from time to time.

Zhang Lin, who was hiding in the dark, couldn't help but mutter, "This guy is really cautious."

Xie An didn't answer, but stared closely at the direction of the mountain road. Suddenly, he found that the chamber pot young man had also come out, walking dozens of meters behind the brawny hunter, also vigilantly looking around.

The two walked one in front of the other for five or six miles.

Zhang Lin looked very surprised, and suddenly muttered, "Why is this young man always following behind the brawny hunter? Could it be... this young man is Plum Blossom Monster in disguise?"