CHAPTER 359: CHAPTER 359: SIR, YOU TRULY ARE EXTRAORDINARY!

"Don’t panic!"

Even though Shen Xiao’s heart was tense, seeing the mysterious figure’s posture, he remained quite calm.

Mei Jiu could tell the mysterious figure was a master, and naturally, so could Shen Xiao.

Given the height of the courtyard wall, with the mysterious figure’s skills, if he truly wanted to enter the courtyard, why go through such trouble? A simple leap would suffice to get inside.

So, this person’s current posture was essentially baiting.

Clearly, the other party was also worried about being under surveillance.

After adopting a posture as if to climb over the wall, the mysterious figure released his grip on the wall at the last moment.

The next moment, the mysterious figure distanced himself from the courtyard where Yuan Bao and the others resided, directly walking out of Sanfu Village along the only rugged mountain path into and out of the village.

"Master, the thief is slipping away!"

Seeing the mysterious figure about to leave, the Sound Listening Bureau’s secret agent monitoring in the shadows hastily reported to Shen Xiao.

Shen Xiao remained calm.

"No need to rush, just watch!"

Calmness is required in major matters.

Shen Xiao had initially been just an ordinary secret agent, but with every mission, he remained calm and composed. After numerous accomplishments, he became a Hundred Households of the Sound Listening Bureau.

A Hundred Households in the military isn’t that significant a position.

However, within the Sound Listening Bureau, a Hundred Households is a major official overseeing a region.

And every Hundred Households in the Sound Listening Bureau has the privilege to directly submit secret reports to Emperor Xia.

In the court, only officials of rank six and above can directly present memos to the emperor.

Frankly speaking, a Hundred Households of the Sound Listening Bureau ranks comparably to a rank six court official.

In fact, some officials of rank three or four cannot match the trust Hundred Households of the Sound Listening Bureau receive from Emperor Xia.

Shen Xiao watched as the mysterious figure’s silhouette gradually disappeared into the darkness, remaining unperturbed.

Early on, when watching this person enter the mountain, Shen Xiao had discreetly arranged for people to station outside the mountain, just as a precaution.

Facing a master, one can never be too cautious.

...

In Sanfu Village, Yuan Bao had already learned from Mei Jiu about the mysterious figure’s departure.

"Sister Mei, do you think that person will come back unexpectedly?"

Having heard Mei Jiu’s words, Yuan Bao felt it was quite out of the ordinary for the other person to leave just like that.

"Well, what does the village chief think?"

"...?!"

Yuan Bao stared at Mei Jiu, not wanting to engage.

How can one act like this?

Using your own question to counter your own, that’s quite impolite.

"Village chief, with the Sound Listening Bureau secretly watching over everything, you should rest early!"

Mei Jiu saw Yuan Bao’s unhappy little expression and couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

"Can’t sleep!"

Yuan Bao sighed.

She truly couldn’t sleep.

The incident of the missing villagers in Sanfu Village might soon be uncovered; at this moment, how could Yuan Bao possibly sleep?

"Hush—"

Just as Yuan Bao was about to have a good talk with Mei Jiu, Mei Jiu made a silencing gesture for the third time.

The mysterious figure had returned!

An unexpected return!

As it turns out, just as Yuan Bao guessed, the other party indeed made an unexpected return.

"..."

Mei Jiu looked at Yuan Bao, with an expression that truly wanted to speak but held back.

Admittedly, the mysterious figure’s departure and return genuinely surprised Mei Jiu.

In fact, the hidden secret agents of the Sound Listening Bureau were similarly surprised.

But the Hundred Households Shen Xiao of the Sound Listening Bureau had a demeanor as if everything was within expectations.

"Master, truly an extraordinary person!"

The secret agent stationed beside Shen Xiao looked at him with eyes full of reverence.