Chapter 61 Solitude
Ye Shengsong understood. She smiled gratefully at Brother Kui. She wasn't some naive fool; she had been protected by her family before and never worried about anything. Now, alone, only her own strength mattered. She needed at least the ability to protect herself. One step at a time, people always had to grow.
"Thank you, Brother Kui, I understand. Is the tranquilizer ready?"
Brother Kui nodded and took a box from Er Liang beside him, handing it over.
"Elder Fan made two kinds: a soporific incense and a powder. Elder Fan also said this formula is quite potent, so be careful when you use it, lest you get accidentally injured."
Ye Shengsong took the box and opened it. The soporific incense was shaped into thin sticks as long as an index finger. The powder was wrapped in small paper packets, with notes indicating how many people each dose could incapacitate. The old man was quite thoughtful.
"Where is Elder Fan? Isn't he coming today?"
Brother Kui smiled helplessly. That old man was waiting for this girl to come to him.
"Elder Fan is waiting for you. He said you can use any medicinal herbs you need from his place if you're willing."
"He's that generous? I'll go see him after I'm done with my work recently."
Ye Shengsong wanted to systematically study pharmaceutical making, especially poisons. Her body lacked the strength to fight, but she could use medicine to protect herself.
"Thank you for your help, Brother Kui. Tonight at ten, go to the haunted house at the end of the sixth alley. We'll have triple the goods this time."
Brother Kui hadn't expected the transaction location to be moved to that dreaded haunted house. This girl was truly daring.
"You're quite brave, little girl. But it is indeed a good spot. That alley is mostly dilapidated buildings. Alright, thank you for taking care of my business, girl. With your goods, I'll make a fortune." Su Dan Novel Network.
Ye Shengsong was quite satisfied with Brother Kui. At least so far, she hadn't found any malicious intent from him. Of course, Ye Shengsong knew her own inexperience, and people wouldn't show their bad intentions on their faces, so she remained cautious.
"At ten o'clock, you'll come to pick up the goods. Just leave the money in the woodshed. From now on, if you need goods, just leave a list in the woodshed of the haunted house. I'll see it, prepare them, and notify you when I return."
From now on, Ye Shengsong planned to avoid direct contact. If Brother Kui's side had even one accident, she would cut off the transaction.
The transaction that night went smoothly. After Ye Shengsong placed the supplies, she entered her space from the woodshed of the haunted house. She kept an eye on the outside movements from within her space. She was quite pleased to see Brother Kui's men leave after placing the money boxes.
She stayed in her space for another half hour before flashing out. Opening the box, she found not only money but also quite a few pieces of jewelry and ornaments. The only thing missing was gold, suggesting that everyone knew gold was a hard currency and was unwilling to part with it.
Ye Shengsong didn't linger. She still had to return to Mo Lin's place. She needed to expedite the handling of Ye Xingguo, which would be the first thing she accomplished since arriving here.
As expected, when she returned, Mo Lin and Luo Hansheng were waiting for her. The three talked for half an hour before retiring to rest.
Mo Lin had tidied up Ye Shengsong's room meticulously. It had a simple mattress and a thin blanket, all of which Ye Shengsong had brought earlier. Lying on the bed, Ye Shengsong couldn't sleep. She worked hard every day, but only at night did she feel lonely. She wondered if her mother cried every night in her absence.
As Ye Shengsong had guessed, Ye Mama was indeed weeping silently in her bed at that moment. The child's father was away on business and couldn't return, while her son was busy searching for his precious sister's whereabouts. She was alone every day. Her previous job as a committee director, dealing with petty squabbles and arguments, gave her a headache.