Chapter 80: Plotting a Play
They stood in a copse in the forest, one side shielded by a thicket of bushes and the other by a small group of trees and vines. From here, Yu Han could see the main path leading down the mountainside by their huts, and the few side paths, one of which led to the nearby cesspool.
Three Sect disciples walked down the main mountain path, with Tan Ruoxuan in the lead.
"They're from the Law Enforcement Hall," Yu Han said.
"Do you think we should tell them?" Huang Niuniu asked. "They can help us, right?"
"That's not the best idea," Fang Zhao said. "The Sect Master wants this Sect to become Orthodox, but for now, there is still much infighting. Their connections up high might tell them whatever we tell the Law Enforcement Hall."
"Yeah, I agree with Red Eyes," Li Yao said. "The Mad Bloodhounds are chummy with the Liang Clan, remember? One of the great five clans." He turned to Yu Han. "And from what you said, these fellows know I've been snooping around. Even if we tell them, without a crime actually happening, there might be no evidence."
"But they're the Law Enforcement Hall," Huang Niuniu said. "If they don't enforce the law, what's the point?"
"When Brother Yu got knocked out by Gong Muhua, did they enforce the law?" Fang Zhao said.
"Cow Girl, I know you're angry. I am too." Li Yao snapped his fingers twice in front of his chest. "If we give away what we know now and the enemy finds out, they'll hide any evidence. Next time, they'll be extra careful, and we might not even know where they'll hit from. Now, funnily enough, we're in the shadows while they're acting in the open. If they find out how much we know, this will be reversed."