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Chapter 951: A Big Ship Editor: Henyee Translations

As the moon shrouded in darkness, it was a night ripe for mischief.

A shadowy figure flitted across the rooftops, disappearing into the distance in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, it paused, dropped down into an alley, and morphed into Lou Ze, who then walked towards the bustling night market.

In the night market, a group was lively engaged in savoring a variety of dishes—multi-flavor soup, rabbit platters, roasted marrow bones, accompanied by small drinks, creating a scene of merriment.

Lou Ze approached one of the men from behind and tapped him on the shoulder.

“Sit down and eat, don’t be shy.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Lou Ze’s face was an unreadable mask as he patted the man’s shoulder again. The entire table halted their eating, turning their attention to the man now facing Lou Ze.

Upon realizing who it was, the man burst out laughing. “It’s you! Have a seat.”

The young pickpocket made room for him, eagerly pushing tasty dishes and drinks towards Lou Ze. “Big brother, try this. This stall has the best food in the market, you’ll definitely come back for more.”

Lou Ze stirred his multi-flavor soup with a spoon, his expression a mix of amusement and nonchalance. “What brings you here?”

The young pickpocket hastily explained, “Don’t get me wrong, I just got back to the city. After toiling for several days, I came here to relax a bit. I’ll resume my duties tomorrow, it won’t cause any delay.”

Lou Ze poured a drink for the young pickpocket, setting it before him. “You call this not causing delays?”

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Sitting up straight, with the overwhelming presence of Lou Ze subduing everyone at the table, the young pickpocket insisted, “I’ve only had one drink; I won’t be hindered if I’m not drunk.”

A young man at the table offered a toast to Lou Ze, “Big brother, are you the senior of our young pickpocket? Welcome to join us for the late-night meal, really, we are just taking a short break, not slacking off.”

Lou Ze’s gaze swept over the ten people at the table. “Are all of you together?”

Everyone bowed their heads, ashamed to admit their involvement in thievery, an occupation that lacked honor unless necessary.

The young pickpocket cautiously asked Lou Ze, “Big brother, what brings you here?”

“Just passing by and saw you all. Thought I’d say hello.” Lou Ze muttered to himself, realizing that all the petty thieves in the eastern border had gathered together. “Does the theft of the silver at Jianshen Temple have anything to do with you?”

The young pickpocket was shocked. “How did you know about that?”

Lou Ze retorted, “Is there anything in the city that I don’t know about?”

The young pickpocket hung his head low, “Seems like nothing really.”

Lou Ze, enjoying a few bites of his tasty soup, made his intentions clear. “What else is there to say? Obviously, I’m here to take the silver for myself.”

The young pickpocket frowned, “Why does everyone want this batch of silver?”

Lou Ze inquired, “What do you mean?”

The young pickpocket whispered, “So far, no fewer than ten different groups have been trying to find out where this silver is.”

Lou Ze realized that the word was out on the streets; with three hundred thousand taels at stake, it was enough for some to take the risk. “Tell me where the silver is. I can’t let it end up in anyone else’s hands.”

The young pickpocket leaned in closer to Lou Ze and whispered, “It’s on an old boat that the Yun organization hasn’t used for a long time. I’ll take you there right now.”

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Lou Ze, “…”

Seeing Lou Ze’s reaction, the young pickpocket grew anxious. “Isn’t it you who said that the most dangerous places are the safest? No one would think to look for the silver there now.”

Lou Ze urged, “Time creates too many variables; let’s go now.”

Nodding, the young pickpocket turned back to his companions, “I’m going to retrieve the silver with my big brother. Continue to enjoy yourselves here; I’ll be back soon.”

One of them protested, “Why should we hand over the silver we got to your big brother?”

The young pickpocket whispered something in his ear, and the next second, the man was petrified in place.

…

Lou Ze and the young pickpocket stood by the riverside, feeling the breeze, staring at the empty river, both doubting their life choices.

“Are you sure their boat was moored here?” Lou Ze took a deep breath; not a boat in sight, not even a ghost’s shadow.

The young pickpocket looked foolish, “The boat was here just this morning; it’s been moored here for a year, I never expected it to be moved today.”

“You seem to have a lot of unexpected events,” Lou Ze remarked, the area around them pitch dark and desolate, with no one to even ask for directions.

The young pickpocket was on the verge of tears, “What do we do now?”

Lou Ze surveyed the river, “We search. One of us heads upstream, the other downstream. We contact each other if we find anything.”

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“That’s the only option left.” The young pickpocket pointed to the right, “I’ll search downstream. Can I bring my companions to help search?”

“I’m only interested in results,” Lou Ze said, as he started moving upstream. The boat couldn’t have gone far in less than a day; they could catch up.

As Lou Ze departed, the young pickpocket hurried back to gather his friends. After explaining the situation, it took a while for them to grasp the reality, but they eventually agreed to help in the search.

Lou Ze flew along the left bank, the river serene, reflecting the bright moonlight, appearing like a scarf adorned with the moon.

Ahead, a large boat appeared…

Lou Ze silently landed on the deck, quickly subduing the last maid carrying a tray, and took it from her, blending in with the other servants as they moved forward.

The lead maid stopped at a cabin door, knocking softly, “Sir, your meal is served.”

“Come in,” came the response from inside.

The maids entered, placing the tray of exquisite dishes on the table and then retreating to the side, standing by like statues, ready for further instructions.

The room was spacious, with a performance stage at the center where a dance was underway. Seated prominently was a young man, his demeanor exuding nobility and arrogance, surrounded by peers.

A man in green robes addressed the seated prince, “Your Highness, if there’s something you wish to discuss, please feel free. We are here and are loyal to you.”

The young man at the center was the eastern border’s Crown Prince, Li Hongjin. He wrapped an arm around a girl beside him, took a sip of wine, and said with a laugh, “The Governor’s son always knows how to speak well.”

Jiao Liping bowed slightly, “It’s my honor to serve, Your Highness. I will do my utmost.”

“Excellent,” Li Hongjin laughed heartily. “Let’s drink and be merry. We’ll talk business later.”

Jiao Liping raised his cup, “To Your Highness.”

After they drank, the maids quickly refilled their cups and then retreated to the side again, as attentive as ever.

After some pleasantries, Li Hongjin spoke up, “I invited everyone here tonight for two reasons: to strengthen our bonds and to discuss Tang Jinghong.”

“The city of Shang is only two cities away from Shu City. It won’t be long before he reaches here, and that might mean the end of our good days.”

Jiao Liping responded, “Please, Your Highness, speak plainly.”

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Holding his wine glass, Li Hongjin expressed his worries, “It is said that Tang Jinghong is incorruptible, not swayed by beauty or wealth. What methods can we use against him effectively?”

Jiao Liping pondered for a moment, “Doesn’t he have any weaknesses?”

Li Hongjin nodded, “He does. He used to have Chu Qingzhi, but now that she is presumed dead, Tang Jinghong has become even more ruthless and difficult to deal with.”

A man across from Jiao Liping added, “Everyone has weaknesses; he can’t be an exception.”

Draining his glass, Li Hongjin felt overwhelmed, “Then tell me, what are his weaknesses?”

The man smirked with a meaningful look, “He values his friends deeply; that’s his weakness.”

Li Hongjin, fingers twirling his glass thoughtfully, asked, “What do you suggest?”

Jiao Liping nodded respectfully towards the man across, “There’s no need to target him directly; targeting those he cares about will suffice.”

The man smiled in agreement, “Brother Liping is right.”

Li Hongjin raised his glass, “Come, let’s drink. We drink until we’re merry tonight.”

Chu Qingzhi, taking a pill from her sleeve, tossed it into the air and shattered it into a fine powder with her spiritual power. As the wind dispersed it, everyone inhaled the powder and slumped to the ground, paralyzed.

Everyone was shocked.

“What’s going on?”

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“Why can’t I move? Has someone infiltrated our ship?”

“Prince, you aren’t trying to eliminate us, are you? We are all loyal to you.”

“Do you not see that I am also incapacitated?”

Chu Qingzhi covered her face with a handkerchief, knocked out the irrelevant people, then removed the handkerchief to reveal her face, “No need for suspicion; it was my doing.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Hongjin stared at Chu Qingzhi intensely, “Who are you?”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes curved in a smile, “Don’t you recognize me?”

Li Hongjin became irritable, “Who are you that we should know you?”

Chu Qingzhi chuckled, countering, “If you don’t know me, why have you repeatedly sent people to kill me?”

“You…” Li Hongjin was nearly choked up, “You are, you are…”

Chu Qingzhi drew a dagger from her boot, slammed it on the table, “Haven’t you guessed who I am yet?”

Jiao Liping’s face turned pale as he involuntarily shrank back. Since he couldn’t move, his face turned beet red, “Chu Qingzhi, you’re actually alive!”

“You could die, but I wouldn’t,” Chu Qingzhi taunted them before sitting on the table, crossing her legs, “Now, I will ask you questions in turn. Whoever fails to answer will receive a cut…”

Chu Qingzhi pointed at Li Hongjin, “The first question is for the Prince to answer.” She twirled the dagger in her hand, “Who is Lord Yun?”

“If you think you can…” Li Hongjin paid the price for his bravado as Chu Qingzhi’s dagger flew across, slicing off one of his ears.

Everyone else, horrified by the cruel scene, shut their eyes tightly.

Chu Qingzhi caught the dagger back in her hand, “You see the consequences, do you all understand now?”

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Then she asked again, “Who is Lord Yun?”

This time she looked at Jiao Liping.

Completely terrified, Jiao Liping confessed, “No one knows who Lord Yun is, those who did are all dead now.”

Chu Qingzhi paused for a moment, “Where was Lord Yun last seen?” She asked the third person.

The third person trembled violently, “A month ago, in the eastern border’s palace, only the Eastern Prince knows what was discussed.”

“Good,” Chu Qingzhi shifted her gaze to the fourth person, “Have you seen Yun Organization’s big ship?”

The fourth person was utterly confused, “I don’t know anything about a big ship.”

“Weren’t you here at the meeting? Wouldn’t you notice if a big ship passed by?”

The fifth person Chu Qingzhi looked at couldn’t even breathe properly, “We boarded the ship after dark. If there was a big ship, someone would have reported it, but no one did, which means there wasn’t one.”

With no leads here, Chu Qingzhi didn’t want to waste more time.

She swiftly left the scene, knocking out everyone outside, threw the unrelated individuals into a small boat, and let it drift away with the current. Then, she turned the ship to face the middle of the river.

Positioned nearly ten meters from either riverbank, she placed her palm on the deck and used her spiritual power to break the seams of the wooden planks at the bottom of the ship, allowing the river water to rush in, staging an accident.

The people on this ship were either high-ranking individuals from the eastern border or their offspring. If they were murdered, their families would not rest easy. If it looked like an accident, there would be fewer complications.

Chu Qingzhi then went to the deck and sealed the entire ship with her magic, preventing anyone inside from escaping.

Having them gathered together to plot against Jinghong and then stumbling upon them was unfortunate for them; they would not see the sun tomorrow.

Chu Qingzhi flew up into the sky, watching as the ship slowly sank into the water. Only when it was completely submerged did she leave the scene.

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Elsewhere, the Little Thief watched in distress as people on the ship moved boxes of silver onto a carriage. He was anxious, “Chu Qingzhi, why haven’t you arrived yet?”

He dared not act alone against the numerous opponents and could only watch in frustration.

Suddenly, someone appeared beside him. Startled at first, he was overjoyed upon recognizing the newcomer, “You’ve finally arrived. Shall we take action?”

Chu Qingzhi, now the patient hunter, advised, “Let’s not rush. Follow them; there might be unexpected gains.”

The Little Thief nodded in agreement, “I’ll follow your lead.”

The group finished loading the silver into the carriages. Seeing as the silver had mysteriously appeared on their ship, like manna from heaven, they hurried to stash it away.

One carriage after another set off, moving forward…

“Let’s follow them,” Chu Qingzhi instructed the Little Thief, and they proceeded.

The Little Thief, skilled in stealth and scouting, kept a safe distance, wary of alerting the adversaries.

The caravan didn’t head towards the city but took a more secluded route towards the mountains.

Chu Qingzhi climbed a tree to get a better view, watching their slow progress. She decided to let them get a bit further before continuing the pursuit.

The Little Thief joined her on the branch, “Can you tell which organization these people belong to?”

Chu Qingzhi countered, “Aren’t they from the Yun Organization?”

“There are many covert groups in the eastern border, Yun being the largest. That ship, having been idle for so long before being suddenly used, don’t you find that odd?”

Chu Qingzhi, impressed by the Little Thief’s logical analysis, admitted, “There is something strange about that. What do you think?”

The Little Thief shook his head, “I’m not sure. They all wear black with no distinctive marks; I can’t tell who they are.”

Chu Qingzhi smirked, “If you don’t know, why not just ask?”

The Little Thief was startled, “What are you going to do?” But before he could get an answer, he saw Chu Qingzhi swoop down and drag the last person in the line to them.

The Little Thief thought to himself, he would never walk at the end of a line in his life.

Chu Qingzhi, with arms crossed, commanded, “Wake him up, let’s ask.”

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“Spit—” Little Thief spat a mouthful of water onto the face of the man in black, who woke up and saw the two people in front of him, panicking, “Who… who are you?”

Little Thief gave the man in black a smile, “Don’t be afraid, we’re the good guys.”

The man in black was unconvinced, “…”

Little Thief tried to look sincere, “We really mean no harm, we just want to ask you some questions. Answer them well, and maybe we’ll consider letting you go.”

The man in black, feeling helpless, as he was at their mercy, replied, “What do you want to ask?”

Little Thief stepped aside, “Please ask.”

Chu Qingzhi eyed the man in black and asked, “Which organization are you from?”

Surprisingly, the man in black replied, “Yun Organization.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Little Thief, “How did you know there was silver on the ship?”

“It was unknown initially, but a few days ago our superiors arranged for us to check the ship for its integrity as it was supposed to transport some items soon. Unexpectedly, we found boxes of silver while cleaning, counting up to exactly three hundred thousand taels. We guessed it was the silver lost from the Jianshan Temple and planned to embezzle it. What followed, you have seen.”

Little Thief looked surprised, it was a case of the watchers watching themselves!

Chu Qingzhi remarked, “So you kept the silver for yourselves, not handing it over to the organization?”

The man in black said as if it was obvious, “Of course. We risked our lives to get it. It was a pie falling from the sky, anyone would know what to choose.”

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Chu Qingzhi noted, “Your thinking wasn’t bad.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly asked Little Thief, “Why did you want to steal the silver?”

Little Thief puffed up his chest, “Of course, to build a reputation.”

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled, “What does building a reputation have to do with stealing silver?”

Little Thief had a plan, “I intended to present this batch of silver to General Tang as a token of allegiance. If I and a few brothers brought in three hundred thousand taels to join the army, we could immediately become minor officials. Isn’t that a good deal?”

Chu Qingzhi frowned in confusion, “It sounds good, but why didn’t you do it?”

Little Thief shared his concerns, “Isn’t the timing just not right? Now, countless people in the shadows are eyeing this batch of silver. If I handed it over, wouldn’t everyone know it was me who stole it? Would the head of Jianshan Temple let me off?”

Chu Qingzhi found him to be a thoughtful person, “You’ve considered it quite thoroughly.”

Little Thief held his head high, “I’m not a fool.”

The man in black listened to their conversation fearfully, “Can you let me go now?”

“What do you think?” Little Thief gave the man in black another smile, then swiftly killed him with a knife, “I see a Yun Organization member, I kill a Yun Organization member. Still dreaming of escaping? Dream on!”

Little Thief carried the man’s body and tossed it into the dense underbrush, then he and Chu Qingzhi caught up with the team ahead.

Who would have thought that even within the Yun Organization there would be those who’d betray each other?

The group stopped at a flat area. The leader said, “Dig a hole, bury the silver, wait until the heat dies down, then we’ll divide it.”

“Sure.” Everyone was elated.

“So, shouldn’t those present have a share?” Chu Qingzhi’s voice fell from the tree.

The men in black quickly drew their swords, turned towards the tree, eyes full of alert and intent to kill.

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The leader pointed his sword at Chu Qingzhi, “Who are you?”

Chu Qingzhi crossed her arms and looked down indifferently at the men in black, “You don’t need to know who I am. What matters is, I’m taking the silver.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The leader commanded sharply, “Kill her!”

Everyone flashed their sleeve arrows and aimed at Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, and all the arrows instantly turned to dust. Then, a wave of invisible force knocked all the men in black away, making them spit blood.

Chu Qingzhi declared, “I’ll leave these men to you, I’ll notify Jinghong. Consider this your letter of introduction.”

Little Thief was dumbfounded; Chu Qingzhi had subdued the men in black with a single move, “Alright, leave them to me.”

Chu Qingzhi flew off to use the golden phoenix to notify Tang Jinghong to come and assist. Tang Jinghong said he would come personally right away.

After Little Thief had dealt with the men in black, seeing Chu Qingzhi returning, he hurriedly came over to claim credit, “Is General Tang coming?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “He will be here soon.”

Little Thief quickly straightened his clothes, “Do I look alright?”

Chu Qingzhi laughed softly, “This isn’t a beauty contest; it’s about capability. By the way, why do you want to join the army?”

Little Thief expressed his concern, “If a man doesn’t pass the imperial exams, the only other path to a future is the military. My father wants me to take the exams, but I’m not cut out for academics. I thought about joining the army to make a name for myself, to make him proud.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “That’s a good thought, commendable.”

Little Thief grinned, “Could you put in a good word for me with General Tang?”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Little Thief, “What do you want to do?”

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Little Thief was full of hope, “I’d like to work directly under General Tang.”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “Then you’ll have to wait. Many want to follow Jinghong, and it could be years.”

“Years?” Little Thief was clearly unable to accept waiting that long, “Isn’t there a shortcut?”

“Yes,” Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Achieve notable feats. The greater your achievements, the better your chances.”

Little Thief thought for a moment, “That makes sense. I understand.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Do your best.”

Little Thief stood upright, “I will.”

After waiting about half an hour, Tang Jinghong arrived with his men. “Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the silver, “Take it away. Now, except for the people here, no one else knows this silver has fallen into your hands.”

In other words, should any word leak out, it would mean there was a traitor among those present.

The silver was quickly moved, and nobody would guess that the highly sought-after treasure had ended up in Tang Jinghong’s hands.

Little Thief formally greeted Tang Jinghong, “I have seen General Tang.”

Chu Qingzhi leaned against a nearby tree, “This young man stole these silvers from Jianshan Temple and also led me to them. He has some friends eating in the night market.”

Tang Jinghong scrutinized Little Thief, something about him seeming familiar, “What’s your name?”

Little Thief hurriedly responded, “I am Xi Yuanjie, at your service, General Tang.”

Tang Jinghong raised his eyebrows in surprise, “Are you the son of Xi Zhaoping?”

Xi Yuanjie’s eyes brightened, “Does General Tang know my father?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “I know him.” He said no more, cautious of bringing any potential harm to Xi Yuanjie.

Eagerly, Xi Yuanjie asked, “General Tang, would you agree to let me join the army?”

Tang Jinghong, who admired the fervor of youth, agreed, “I consent. But does your father know about this?”

Xi Yuanjie shook his head slightly, “I’ve kept it from my father. He wants me to take the civil exams. If he knew I wanted to join the army, it might kill him. But if it’s to be at your side, he would probably be overjoyed.”

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Tang Jinghong said, “You shouldn’t join the army just yet; it’s too dangerous. However, if you truly wish to serve, you can do so in secret for me.”

Xi Yuanjie bowed, “I am willing. Please assign me a task, General.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Previously, you were looking for the locations where the Yun Organization cultivates poppies and their drug production sites. Continue with this task, and once the eastern border issue is resolved, I will reward you accordingly.”

Xi Yuanjie responded, “I will do my utmost to complete the task.”

“Here’s a tip for you,” Chu Qingzhi interjected, “Within the Yun Organization, the person responsible for locating cultivation sites is Wen Changyuan. He should have a list of locations, which you could steal.”

Xi Yuanjie’s eyes lit up, “Yes, that seems straightforward enough.”

Chu Qingzhi cautioned, “It’s not that simple. The Yun Organization is tightly knit; infiltrating and stealing from them will be extremely difficult, and you might get caught without realizing.”

Xi Yuanjie confidently declared, “I can definitely steal it.”

Chu Qingzhi suggested, “When you attempt the theft, have your companions ready to assist you. If you get caught, let me know. I won’t mind pulling you out.”

Xi Yuanjie was momentarily lost for words…

Tang Jinghong, wanting some time alone with Chu Qingzhi, dismissed Xi Yuanjie. Now alone, he asked her, “Hungry? Shall we go grab something to eat?”

Chu Qingzhi gladly accepted, “Sure, let’s head to the night market. I also have something to discuss with you.”

Curious, Tang Jinghong inquired, “What’s that?”

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“We can talk as we walk.” Along the way, Chu Qingzhi revealed how she had killed the entire boat of people, including the crown prince of the eastern border.

Tang Jinghong was profoundly shocked, noting how casually Chu Qingzhi treated killing, almost as if it were as mundane as having a meal. Moreover, she had directly eliminated the crown prince, “Li Hongjin was the most favored son of the King of the eastern border. His death is going to drive the king mad.”

“Did he value his eldest son the most?” Chu Qingzhi asked.

Tang Jinghong explained, “The King of the eastern border is quite stubborn, advocating the primacy of the firstborn son. Li Hongjin, being the eldest and legitimate son, was naturally seen as his successor. His mother is the queen, and her family is powerful, making the crown prince the perfect candidate.”

Chu Qingzhi scratched her forehead, having inadvertently crushed the king’s hopes. “Well, he’ll just have to choose another son.”

“That’s all that can be done now,” Tang Jinghong agreed. Those who commit injustices will eventually bring about their own downfall; they never imagined they would encounter Chu Qingzhi.

Taking Tang Jinghong’s hand, Chu Qingzhi suggested, “Stop worrying about it; let’s go eat. It’s on me. What would you like? The most expensive dish?”

Tang Jinghong smiled, “Sure, let’s ask around and choose the most expensive place.”

…

At the Shangyun stronghold, a subordinate reported, “Sir, all major opium dens in the city have been sealed off. The ‘divine ointment’ is now stored in a warehouse by the river. Should we attempt to retrieve it?”

The Left Emissary emitted a chilling aura, “If Tang Jinghong has stored the items by the river, he’s either heavily guarded it or set traps, or likely both. Can we really take it back?”

The subordinate was at a loss, “Please advise, sir.”

After a moment, the Left Emissary set down his tea cup, “Where is Tang Jinghong now?”

The subordinate reported, “General Tang has left the camp, but those tracking him were killed; his current location is unknown.”

“Fools!” the Left Emissary slammed his fist on the table.

Bowing deeply, the subordinate waited for further instructions.

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The Left Emissary paused, then ordered, “Hold our forces for now.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Has Chu Tang’s background been thoroughly investigated?” the Left Emissary inquired next.

The subordinate responded anxiously, “Chu Tang moves without a trace. Our people always get discovered by him; they end up either knocked out or dead. We can’t even begin to track him.”

Slightly perturbed, the Left Emissary commanded, “Summon Hong Feiyun here.”

“Yes, sir.”

When Hong Feiyun, already asleep, was brought before him, he was both irritable and fearful, knowing the Left Emissary’s ruthlessness had led to countless deaths. With Chu Tang not at the base, his life was hanging by a thread.

“Greetings, Sir,” Hong Feiyun said cautiously.

“Do you know why I’ve called you here?”

“I’m unsure, please enlighten me, Sir,” Hong Feiyun responded.

The Left Emissary scrutinized him, sensing something different about Hong Feiyun. He inspected him closely; Hong Feiyun wasn’t wearing a mask, he wasn’t an impostor. “Where did you find Chu Tang?”

Hong Feiyun, though nervous about the sudden question regarding Chu Tang, replied as they had prepared. “At the Yuelai Inn in Linzhang City. There was a serious illness outbreak there, and Chu Tang appeared and saved a man with just a silver needle.”

The Left Emissary looked skeptical. “With such high medical and martial skills, why would he listen to you?”

Hong Feiyun explained, “Years ago, before I joined the Yun Organization, I saved a destitute Chu Tang. Out of gratitude, he agreed to my request.”

After a moment of silence, the Left Emissary continued, “Where did he learn his skills? Where does he come from?”

Hong Feiyun shook his head, “I don’t know these details. I was just focused on curing my master’s leg condition. I didn’t inquire further, and he might not have told me even if I had asked.”

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Dismissing him, the Left Emissary waved his hand, “Don’t mention today’s questioning to Chu Tang. You may leave.”

“Yes, Sir,” Hong Feiyun replied, relieved to be dismissed.

As soon as he left, the Left Emissary ordered another subordinate, “Verify everything Hong Feiyun has said.”

“Yes, Sir.”

Turning his tea cup thoughtfully, the Left Emissary pondered Red’s answers. They were seamless, yet he suspected Hong Feiyun might also be compromised. “Bring someone.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Follow Hong Feiyun closely. Report immediately if anything unusual occurs,” the Left Emissary commanded.

“Yes, Sir.”

Looking out at the moon, the Left Emissary thought, if he discovers deception under his watch, he would make sure they understood the consequences.

…

“Back already?” Chu Tang’s voice echoed in the darkness.

Startled, Hong Feiyun asked, “Why are you in my room? When did you get back?”

“Just now. I saw you were out, so I waited,” Chu Tang said, facing Red. “Were you called by the Left Emissary?”

“Yes, he was asking about you,” Hong Feiyun said as he sat down.

“Shh!” Chu Tang made a silencing gesture and swiftly flew out the window, returning shortly with a knocked-out person.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“What’s this?” Hong Feiyun hesitated.

“It’s clear,” Chu Qingzhi returned to her seat. “The Left Emissary doesn’t trust you; this was his spy.”

“Were there any flaws in my behavior?” Red anxiously recalled the interaction, confident in his performance.

“No, you didn’t slip up. The Left Emissary wouldn’t trust you anyway,” Chu Qingzhi reassured him.

“What do we do now?” Hong Feiyun worriedly asked.

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Chapter 955: Qingzhi Returns to Camp Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Tang gave Hong Feiyun a reassuring look, “No need to worry, just keep up appearances for now.”

Left with no alternatives, Hong Feiyun shelved his concerns, then asked, “Did you inspect any warehouses today? How did it go?”

Chu Tang coughed softly, “I encountered a special situation today, didn’t get to scout. I’ll go tomorrow.”

Hong Feiyun, eyeing Chu Tang, speculated, “Could it be that General Tang was here?”

Chu Tang’s face briefly betrayed an awkward smile before swiftly changing the subject, “Did Mu Xiao come looking for you today?”

Hong Feiyun instantly felt goosebumps and hugged his arms, rubbing them against each other, “Don’t bring him up, just mentioning him makes me feel off.”

Chu Tang seriously said, “Actually, I think Mu Xiao is quite decent. If you were a lady, he’d definitely be worth considering.”

Hong Feiyun quickly surrendered, “Alright, alright, my bad. I shouldn’t have brought up General Tang.”

Chu Tang gave Hong Feiyun a look that clearly stated this was a one-time pass, “Enough of that, let’s talk business. Any news on the second batch of military supplies? Who’s investigating Lao Ze?”

Hong Feiyun shook his head, “No clues about the supplies, but I have a lead on the latter. Someone left a message asking you to meet tomorrow at Hui Bin Pavilion. Will you go? Could it be a trap?”

Chu Tang was determined to go, but whether he would reveal himself would depend on the circumstances, “We’ll see tomorrow. Even if it’s a trap, I’m not afraid; I can handle it. That’s it for now, let’s rest early tonight, I’m leaving.”

“Wait,” Hong Feiyun pointed at the person lying unconscious on the floor, “What about him?”

Chu Tang grabbed some tea from the table and splashed it on the man in black, who woke up only to be terrified enough to faint again.

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Chu Tang sat back down, “Speak, what did the Left Emissary instruct you to watch Hong Feiyun for?”

Knowing the value of timely cooperation, the man in black didn’t struggle and confessed, “Nothing much, just that if Hong Feiyun showed any unusual signs, I was to report back, that’s all.”

Chu Tang asked calmly, “You know what to do next, right?”

The man in black hastened to agree, “Yes, yes.”

Chu Tang waved dismissively, “You can go.”

The man in black quickly ran off.

Hong Feiyun worriedly said, “Aren’t you afraid he’ll go back and snitch?”

Chu Tang glanced at Hong Feiyun, “What can he snitch about? Besides, do you think the Left Emissary would keep someone who failed their mission? Don’t worry, he’ll keep his mouth shut more tightly than we do.”

Hong Feiyun said no more, “Then I’ll follow your lead.”

Chu Tang left a task, “Continue to find out about the second batch of military supplies. Put everything else aside for now.”

Hong Feiyun acknowledged, “Understood.”

…

Tea House, Second Floor Private Room, Shang City

The manager courteously said, “Knowing the lady would come, we have prepared what you wanted.” He handed Chu Qingzhi a small booklet.

Chu Qingzhi took the booklet and began to flip through it.

The manager bowed to Chu Qingzhi and left for downstairs.

The booklet contained information on Xiao Xiwen. He was the person of Li Hongjin’s uncle, taken in from a young age and then placed in the family’s secret organization to be trained as an assassin.

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His killing of the cult members was meant to delay the news.

Li Hongjin’s maternal grandfather’s birthday was imminent, and the old man had announced that he would declare the successor at the birthday feast. At this time, Li Hongjin’s second uncle was waiting for that three hundred thousand to buy a birthday gift. The deal was to be canceled if the money did not appear within half a day.

Li Hongjin’s uncle was trying to stop the second uncle from getting the birthday gift. This would suppress the latter at the feast and strip him of his inheritance rights.

Chu Qingzhi closed the booklet, squeezed it in her hand, and it vanished into ash, “Everywhere is just full of power struggles. The entire Eastern Border is ruined by these people.”

After drinking a cup of tea, Chu Qingzhi walked downstairs and left the tea house.

…

Military Camp

Meng Shengdong came to report, “General, we’ve discovered what happened with the medicine.”

General Tang’s face instantly turned grave, “Speak.”

Meng Shengdong looked equally grim, “A military doctor tampered with it. He disappeared on the day of the incident, and our men found that he had died in the wilderness.”

General Tang fell silent for a moment, “Was it the doing of the Yun Organization?”

Meng Shengdong couldn’t confirm, “There were no extra clues at the scene. It’s unclear if it was their work, but our men are still pursuing leads. We believe we’ll have news soon.”

General Tang was furious, “Make sure to dig out the culprit. We can’t tolerate repeated sabotage in the camp.”

“Yes, General.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Meng Shengdong took his orders and left the camp. A little while later, Chu Qingzhi entered, looking hesitant, “Jinghong, I’ve been thinking it over, and I feel I should tell you.”

General Tang tapped lightly on the table, “Go ahead.”

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Chu Qingzhi recalled, “When I was gathering herbs, someone tried to kill me. Just then, a person appeared and knocked an arrow out of the air with a stone. The figure vanished in a flash, but I feel it was Zhaoyong.”

Finally, a lead on Jiang Zhaoyong. General Tang asked, “Are you sure?”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head, “Not certain, but it felt like him.”

General Tang decided, “I’ll send someone to check it out. You go back for now, don’t worry unnecessarily. I’ll inform you immediately if there’s any news.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Alright.”

“Summon someone!”

A close attendant, Xia Lan, came into the main tent, “General.”

“Look into what Chu Qingzhi just mentioned.”

“Yes.”

General Tang’s fingers tapped thoughtfully, pondering, “What exactly did the emperor assign Jiang Zhaoyong to accomplish?”

After a long thought, he had no leads and wrote a letter to the emperor, sending it by eagle. He then used the Golden Phoenix Messenger to contact Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi replied that she would return immediately.

…

Chu Qingzhi snuck into the camp, knocked Lan Qiongzhen unconscious, then dressed in her clothes and went to the medical tent, “Fourth Sister.”

As soon as Chu Qingzhi spoke, Chu Qingning knew it was her sister returning and turned to embrace her, “Fifth Sister, you finally came to see me. I’ve been so worried.”

Chu Qingzhi confidently replied, “I’m fine. It’s their bad luck to encounter me.”

Chu Qingning smiled, “With your skills, I’m not surprised. Let’s go to the tent and talk.”

“Alright.”

The two returned to the tent, where Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “Jinghong said you saw Jiang Zhaoyong?”

Chu Qingning shook her head, “I’m not sure, it just felt like him. But I believe it was him; otherwise, why would someone intervene to save me?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded slowly, “That’s possible. Fourth Sister, do you have the letters Jiang Zhaoyong wrote to you? If there’s anything you don’t want me to see, you can cover it with paper, and I’ll read what you show me.”

Chu Qingning laughed, “You’re my sister, there’s nothing you can’t see. Wait here, I’ll go get them.”

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Chu Qingning brought over a box, “Fifth Sister, here are all the letters I’ve exchanged with Zhao Zhang. Where would you like to start?”

Chu Qingzhi reached for the topmost letter, “Is this the most recent one?”

Chu Qingning nodded, “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi opened the letter and read it carefully, discovering hidden messages.

On the surface, the letter expressed longing for Chu Qingning, but secretly it discussed Jiang Zhaoyong’s ongoing mission—emperor had tasked him with locating the remnants of an ancient family, seeking the Emperor’s Jade Seal and treasures.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi frown, Chu Qingning couldn’t help but ask, “Fifth Sister, what did you find?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “I’ve uncovered some secrets, but I can’t tell you as it might bring danger upon you.”

Chu Qingning, after hearing this, did not press further, “Sister, can you bring Zhao Zhang back?”

Chu Qingzhi held Chu Qingning’s hand, “Don’t worry, I’m here. You and Jiang Zhaoyong will definitely reunite.”

Chu Qingning nodded trustingly, “Hmm.”

Chu Qingzhi went to the main tent and shared her findings with Tang Jinghong, adding, “I didn’t expect the emperor to be aware of this.”

General Tang remarked, “The emperor truly oversees the realm.”

“Indeed.” Chu Qingzhi pondered, “We need to find a way to meet with Jiang Zhaoyong, see how far he’s gotten with his task.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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General Tang said, “His whereabouts are currently unknown, it’s difficult for us to locate him; we have to wait for him to come to us.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly asked softly, “Whose man is Jiang Zhaoyong?”

Tang Jinghong raised an eyebrow, “What do you think?”

“Yours?” Chu Qingzhi shook her head, “He must be the emperor’s, otherwise he wouldn’t avoid meeting you. But I think he might be in trouble, otherwise, he wouldn’t hide his tracks like this.”

Tang Jinghong speculated, “Could he be targeted by the King of the eastern border?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “The powers in the eastern border are complex, it’s hard to say. But we needn’t worry too much now. Knowing Jiang Zhaoyong is alive is enough.”

Tang Jinghong asked, “Shouldn’t we try to find him for Qingning?”

Chu Qingzhi analyzed, “He intervened to save Fourth Sister, suggesting he has already met her. If he could reveal himself, he would have. His remaining hidden indicates it’s not safe.”

“Sounds reasonable.” Tang Jinghong agreed, “Qingzhi, explain this to Qingning, so she won’t worry too much.”

“Alright.” Chu Qingzhi returned to the tent, “Fourth Sister, I have good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?”

Chu Qingning hesitated, then said, “The good news.”

Chu Qingzhi simply stated, “The person who saved you that day was very likely Jiang Zhaoyong.”

Chu Qingning felt a surge of joy, then anxiety, “What’s the bad news?”

Chu Qingzhi was straightforward, “Jiang Zhaoyong might be entangled in troubles, preventing him from meeting you.”

Chu Qingning understood, “Meeting can wait, as long as he is safe.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Fourth Sister is right.”

Chu Qingning nodded, “Fifth Sister, please keep an eye on news about Jiang Zhaoyong. Don’t disturb him; just make sure he’s alive.”

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Chu Qingzhi smoothed Chu Qingning’s hair, “I understand.”

…

Back at the Shangyun stronghold.

Chu Tang administered another acupuncture session to Tao Qingxiang, using fewer silver needles this time, each session using fewer than the last.

As Tao Qingxiang’s legs regained sensitivity, he expressed his gratitude, “Thank you. Once my legs are healed, I’ll find whatever you want as a gift.”

Chu Tang maintained a faint smile, “Thank you.”

Seeing Chu Tang seemingly indifferent, Tao Qingxiang couldn’t help but ask, “You don’t seem very interested?”

Chu Tang sat down on a nearby stool, “I have what I need.”

Tao Qingxiang persisted, “Nothing at all?”

Chu Tang was about to say no, but then changed his mind, “If you really want to give me something, I like various herbs. You could give me those.”

“Herbs?” Tao Qingxiang was surprised, “Such a unique interest.”

Chu Tang commented casually, “Just average.”

Tao Qingxiang called out, “Someone come here.”

A maid entered, bowing slightly, “Young master, what do you need?”

Tao Qingxiang generously instructed, “Chu Tang, write down any herbs you want on this paper, and I’ll have someone fetch them for you.”

Chu Tang did not hesitate, listing twenty different herbs he desired, “Just these.”

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The maid took the list to Tao Qingxiang, who noted nothing particularly rare among them, “Get these herbs for the divine doctor immediately, without any mistakes.”

The maid bowed, “Yes, young master.”

Since the Shangyun organization likely had its own herb repository, the maid returned quickly, “Divine doctor, the herbs have been delivered to your room.”

“Thank you.” Chu Tang collected his silver needles and went to his room.

On the table in his room were twenty large packets of herbs. Chu Tang inspected them and found them to be of high quality, not substandard or adulterated.

These herbs seemed ordinary at a glance, but after his processing, they could be transformed into excellent medicinal herbs. They wouldn’t produce instant miracles, but could significantly alleviate severe conditions within three days.

Chu Tang formed a seal to secure the room, then began the process of making medicine.

Hong Feiyun came looking for Chu Tang but was intercepted by Mu Xiao along the way, “Why have you been avoiding me these days?”

Hong Feiyun was exasperated, “I haven’t been avoiding you, I just really don’t want to see you. Can’t you take a hint?”

Mu Xiao offered a tempting piece of information, “I know where the second batch of military supplies is. If you agree to be with me, I’ll tell you. I know you’ve been looking for it.”

Hong Feiyun’s heart skipped a beat, “You’ve been spying on me?”

Mu Xiao replied calmly, looking straight at Hong Feiyun, “I stumbled upon the information; I wasn’t spying on you.”

Hong Feiyun was ready to explode, “I don’t believe you haven’t been investigating me.”

Mu Xiao was losing patience, “I really found out by accident. If you don’t believe me, I’ll just report this to the Left Emissary.”

“Fine, go ahead and report it then,” Hong Feiyun turned and walked away.

Caught off guard by such a non-standard response, Mu Xiao hurriedly grabbed Hong Feiyun’s hand, “Don’t be like this, it was just a joke.”

Hong Feiyun was very irritated, “That joke wasn’t funny at all.”

Mu Xiao quickly apologized, “I won’t say things like that anymore.”

Hong Feiyun disinterestedly asked, “Did you come here just to tell me this news?”

Mu Xiao confessed, his voice filled with emotion, “No, I wanted to use this news as a reason for you to be with me.”

Hong Feiyun stated firmly, “It’s not possible. I don’t like you, and I won’t be with you.”

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Hong Feiyun was inwardly screaming for someone to rescue him.

It seemed the heavens heard Hong Feiyun’s cries, as Chu Tang’s door opened. He glanced over the two, “Sorry to disturb.”

Mu Xiao saw Chu Tang as a rival and his face soured at the sight, “You know you’re interrupting, why don’t you leave?”

Far from leaving, Chu Tang stepped out of his room, bathed in sunlight that turned his skin a pale golden hue, a glow about him, “I believe this is a public place, correct?”

Hong Feiyun’s eyes pleaded with Chu Tang to drive this maniac away.

Mu Xiao pulled Hong Feiyun closer, “Chu Tang, don’t think just because you look pretty, everyone likes you. Know your place!”

Chu Tang’s gaze was clear, “I am quite aware, thank you. It seems you are the one who is confused?”

Mu Xiao, filled with righteous indignation, “You’re causing trouble! Ever since you arrived, you’ve bewitched Feiyun. What tricks have you used on her?”

Hong Feiyun, “…”

“What tricks?” Chu Tang feigned thought, smiling, “Would you like to try them?”

Mu Xiao, grinding his teeth in hatred, “So you admit it?”

Chu Tang almost admired Mu Xiao’s capacity for misunderstanding, “What have I admitted exactly? Mu Xiao, if the Left Emissary knew of your targeting me, he might not be pleased.”

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“Don’t threaten me.” Having had enough, Mu Xiao laid it all out, “Chu Tang, you came to treat our young master with ulterior motives, didn’t you?”

Chu Tang openly admitted, “Brother, I’m no saint. Isn’t it normal to have ulterior motives?”

“You…” Mu Xiao, overwhelmed, decided to leave. He turned back to Hong Feiyun, “Who do you choose?”

Hong Feiyun, intending to point at Chu Tang, found Mu Xiao hijacking the gesture, pulling her away.

Hong Feiyun struggled, finding herself surprisingly weaker than Mu Xiao, “Let go of me! Chu Tang, help!”

Chu Tang flicked a stone, hitting a nerve on Mu Xiao’s arm, forcing him to release his grip. Hong Feiyun seized the chance to escape.

Mu Xiao, seeing Hong Feiyun’s pitiful state, added, “Mu Xiao, a forced melon isn’t sweet. Look elsewhere.”

Mu Xiao turned back, glaring at Chu Tang, “What right do you have over Feiyun?”

Chu Tang replied casually, “She’s my friend. As long as I’m here today, you can’t take her away.”

“We’ll see about that.” Mu Xiao huffed and stormed off.

Hong Feiyun, shaken by Mu Xiao’s persistence, approached Chu Tang like a victim of a bully, “I didn’t expect Mu Xiao to be so obstinate.”

Chu Tang looked at Hong Feiyun, “I heard Mu Xiao mention using the location of the second batch of military supplies to coerce you into being with him?”

Hong Feiyun stiffened, then nodded.

Chu Tang quickly followed Mu Xiao to his room, blocking him, “I can step back and even persuade Hong Feiyun to be with you. Tell me the location of the military supplies.”

Mu Xiao turned back with a scoff, “You think I’d tell you.”

Chu Tang smiled faintly, his fingers forming a seal as a spark entered Mu Xiao’s body, “Speak!”

Against his will, Mu Xiao blurted, “I was lying to Feiyun, I know nothing.”

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Frustrated, Chu Tang struck Mu Xiao’s chest, sending him flying back, spitting blood.

Mu Xiao had not anticipated Chu Tang’s attack, his eyes burning with rage, “If the Left Emissary hears of today’s events, you’ll regret it.”

“I’m not afraid of the Left Emissary. Do what you will.” Chu Tang, fearless, left the scene.

Mu Xiao was not yet worth killing, so Chu Tang spared him for now.

After Chu Tang left, Mu Xiao, filled with rage, punched the ground. What was Chu Tang’s background?

Chu Tang returned to his room, finding Hong Feiyun still waiting outside. He mentioned, “Mu Xiao was deceiving you.”

Hong Feiyun, “…”

Ignoring Hong Feiyun’s reaction, Chu Tang went back inside to continue his medicine making.

Suddenly, Chu Tang reappeared at the door, spotting Jiang Zhanglin being escorted by two black-clothed figures at the camp entrance, his eyes blindfolded.

Chu Tang furrowed his brows, “What’s going on?”

Jiang Zhanglin offered no resistance, clearly unable to, as he was led to the Left Emissary’s room.

Hong Feiyun, noticing Chu Tang’s attention on Jiang Zhanglin, turned to watch too. “What does this mean?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang followed Jiang’s progress with his eyes, “The Left Emissary has captured Jiang Zhanglin, but for what purpose, that remains unclear.”

Hong Feiyun suggested, “Should we follow and see?”

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“No need to follow.” Chu Tang sat down, channeled his spiritual power into his ears, and began to eavesdrop openly.

In the room…

The Left Emissary closed the letter he had been reading and placed it on the table, then looked up at Jiang Zhanglin, “Do you know why I’ve invited you here, Mr. Jiang?”

With the blindfold removed, Jiang Zhanglin stood in the center of the room, his demeanor calm, “I do not.”

The Left Emissary’s expression remained unchanged, “I have only one request, that you join us and provide information from Tang Jinghong’s camp. You need not do anything else.”

Jiang Zhanglin gave a slight smile, “The Left Emissary plays a good hand. But what’s in it for me?”

Without hesitation, the Left Emissary responded, “We guarantee your success in the imperial exams and a smooth career path…”

Jiang Zhanglin interrupted with a dismissive smile, “I will achieve those on my own, no need for your assurances. Offer me something I don’t have.”

The Left Emissary grew somewhat appreciative of Jiang’s ambition, “What do you want then?”

A corner of Jiang’s mouth lifted, “How about the identity of Lord Yun?”

The Left Emissary’s face turned cold, “Do you realize what you’re asking? Do you know the consequences?”

Jiang Zhanglin smiled lightly, “Aren’t we here to negotiate? You seem unable to handle my offer.”

The Left Emissary shouted, “Jiang Zhanglin, you have nothing right now, and I am already being very generous by negotiating with you.”

Jiang Zhanglin responded calmly, “You don’t need to bother on my account.”

Enraged, the Left Emissary struck towards Jiang Zhanglin’s chest. Jiang Zhanglin stumbled backward, dropping to one knee, clutching his chest as blood spurted out.

The Left Emissary stood over him, looking down, “Will you talk now?”

Jiang Zhanglin stared at the ground, quickly formulating a response.

Seeing Jiang Zhanglin’s reluctance, the Left Emissary knew he was not willing to cooperate, “Jiang Zhanglin, opportunities are like life; you only get one. If you continue to resist, you might as well forget about your exams.”

Jiang Zhanglin looked up, “If I fall into your hands, I have no chance of survival anyway. Do what you will, kill or mutilate, it’s your choice.”

The Left Emissary sighed regretfully, “Such spirit, but alas, it’s wasted. You do not know how to seize the moment.”

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As they were speaking, a maid’s voice came from the doorway, “Left Emissary, the young master’s leg pain has flared up again, his face has gone pale.”

The Left Emissary’s expression changed. “Lock that man in the dungeon.” He hadn’t even finished his sentence before he rushed out of the study towards Tao Qingxiang’s room.

Chu Tang was still sitting in the courtyard, idly playing with a teacup, seemingly quite entertained.

Hong Feiyun looked up as the Left Emissary hurried past, puzzled. “Do you know the person who was just arrested?”

Chu Tang neither confirmed nor denied, merely questioning, “Why do you say that?”

Hong Feiyun pointed at the two men, “You came out of your room because of him.”

Chu Tang gave Hong Feiyun a look that said ‘figure it out yourself,’ then returned to his room.

Hong Feiyun wiped his face, more confused than ever.

…

In Shu City.

Grand Master of Divine Music arrived in Shu City with three hundred thousand taels of silver, which he hid before going to the Wei residence, the home of Li Hongjin’s uncle.

In the study, Wei Zhongqing met with Grand Master of Divine Music. “Why have you come back?”

Grand Master of Divine Music bowed and said, “My lord, Tang Jinghong has stationed troops outside the city and is currently conducting a thorough search of opium dens and other illicit establishments. He will soon discover the Jienshan Temple. Fearing he would trace it back to you, I took the liberty of dissolving the temple and returned with the silver.”

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Wei Zhongqing thought this made sense. Tang Jinghong was not an easy man to deal with, and it was crucial not to give him any leverage. “You’ve done well. From now on, you’ll stay by my side to handle affairs.”

Grand Master of Divine Music was delighted, “Yes, my lord.”

Wei Zhongqing fell silent for a moment, then said, “There’s something else I need you to look into secretly.”

Grand Master of Divine Music bowed, “Please give your instructions, my lord.”

Wei Zhongqing, his brow slightly furrowed, voiced a slight foreboding, “The Crown Prince has been missing these last few days. Find out where he has gone.”

Grand Master of Divine Music accepted the order, “As you wish, my lord,” and then left the study.

Seeing Grand Master of Divine Music, Yan Jie came forward, “Master, what do we do now?”

Yan Jie was a confidant of Grand Master of Divine Music.

Grand Master of Divine Music spoke in a low voice, “The lord has ordered us to investigate the whereabouts of the Crown Prince, who seems to have disappeared.”

Yan Jie was puzzled, “Why would he disappear all of a sudden?”

Grand Master of Divine Music waved his hand, “Don’t overthink it. Hurry and find out where the Crown Prince was last seen.”

Yan Jie solemnly responded, “I’m on it right away.”

Grand Master of Divine Music returned to his quarters, wrote about his current situation and the events he had encountered in a letter, took it to a teahouse, and handed it to the proprietor, then casually returned to the Wei residence.

Not just the Wei residence, but many people were searching for someone, plunging the entire city of Shu City into a wave of searching for missing individuals.

…

That night, the sky was moonless and starless, just endless darkness.

A swiftly moving figure darted through the night, approaching the riverbank near the Yun Organization’s warehouse, and someone behind the figure said, “Jinghong, you’re here early?”

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Tang Jinghong turned around, his eyes smiling warmly at the beautiful face before him, “Came to wait for you.”

“First, I need to tell you something,” said Chu Qingzhi.

“What is it?” Tang Jinghong asked.

“Do you know about Jiang Zhanglin being captured by the Yun Organization?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

Tang Jinghong’s brows furrowed slightly, surprised. “Jiang Zhanglin is handling affairs in the county; I haven’t yet received any reports about this. Qingzhi, how do you know about it?”

“I saw it. The Left Emissary demanded that Jiang Zhanglin report everything about the military camp to him. Jiang refused and is now locked in the dungeon at their base,” Chu Qingzhi explained.

“Should I send someone to rescue him?” Tang Jinghong asked, knowing the location of the base and already closely monitoring it.

“The base is heavily guarded; your people won’t be able to rescue him. Leave this matter to me,” Chu Qingzhi suggested after a moment of thought.

“Good thing you saw it. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have known if Jiang Zhanglin had been killed,” Tang Jinghong said, feeling increasingly wary of the Yun Organization. The fact that they had taken someone without any news reaching him was troubling.

“He was not fated to die yet,” Chu Qingzhi commented.

“Indeed,” Tang Jinghong smiled.

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the warehouse, “Let’s go check out what’s inside the warehouse. After that, you can come with me to meet someone.”

Tang Jinghong nodded, “I’ll follow your lead.”

They approached the warehouse stealthily, Chu Qingzhi taking out the guards hidden in the shadows while Tang Jinghong handled those near the warehouse. Working together, they quickly cleared the area of guards and entered the warehouse.

The warehouse was medium-sized, filled with shipbuilding tools and dried fish, emitting a strong fishy smell that pervaded the air.

Tang Jinghong rubbed his nose, nearly nauseated, and drew his sword to smash the upper layers of the stored items, revealing a carefully concealed crate, “The real stuff is in here.”

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Chu Qingzhi moved forward and opened the crate…

Inside the crate were unprocessed fruits of the opium poppy.

Chu Qingzhi instructed Tang Jinghong to guard the warehouse door while she used a spell to destroy the opium fruits. Soon the warehouse was ablaze, the contents quickly reduced to ashes.

Admiration filled Tang Jinghong’s deep eyes as he watched Chu Qingzhi’s efficient handling.

Chu Qingzhi walked back towards him, “Let’s head to the next warehouse.”

He nodded, “Let’s go.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

All five warehouses they checked were storing opium poppy fruits, and Chu Qingzhi destroyed each in turn. “Jinghong, did the scouts you sent out yesterday find out anything?” she asked.

Tang Jinghong’s expression darkened slightly, “None of them returned.”

Chu Qingzhi dropped the subject, “Let’s check the other four warehouses.”

At the second warehouse, they employed the same tactics. This time, they were pleasantly surprised to find it stored about five thousand pounds of grain.

Tang Jinghong arranged for the grain to be moved out.

They then checked the third, fourth, and fifth warehouses, finding opium paste, an empty warehouse, and poppy seeds, respectively.

Chu Qingzhi used spiritual fire to burn both the opium paste and the poppy seeds. When it was about time, they left to go to the Reception Pavilion.

Reception Pavilion was pitch dark, not a single light lit, less like a meeting place and more like a trap.

Tang Jinghong stood in the darkness, “Did they set a time to meet Lou Zezi?”

“Yes,” Chu Qingzhi said, her psychic senses spreading out, enveloping the surroundings.

Hehe, the area was surrounded by people.

Chu Qingzhi pulled Tang Jinghong to a more remote location, “Let’s wait here, I have a feeling something is going to happen.”

Inside the Reception Pavilion, the mysterious person was getting anxious, “Why haven’t they arrived yet?”

His subordinate was tense, “My lord, once Lou Zezi receives the message, he’ll definitely come.” After all, this matter was well-known; he had no reason not to come and check.

The mysterious person sat in a chair, clutching the armrest tightly, worried, “Let’s wait a bit longer; if he doesn’t show by midnight, then, then we’ll see.”

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Suddenly, the sound of a bell rang.

The mysterious person straightened up, adopting a serious demeanor, and waved his hand, “Bring the person in.”

An attendant immediately went outside to fetch the guest.

A person cloaked in a black cape and hat, whose face was obscured, was led in by the attendant.

The mysterious person was also wrapped up, hiding his features. Seeing the other party dressed similarly, he couldn’t help but sweat from the heat.

He didn’t express his thoughts, but started the conversation indifferently, “And you are?”

The cloaked person bowed slightly to the mysterious person, “I am Lou Ze, here to meet as agreed.”

The mysterious person struggled to see under the cloak’s deep hat, and the other party’s face was also covered, making it impossible to discern, “Could I see your face to confirm your identity?”

Without any hesitation, the cloaked person slowly unwrapped the scarf, revealing it stained with blood…

The mysterious person stared intently, then saw a fresh, finger-long cut on the cloaked person’s face, still bleeding, “You’re injured?”

The cloaked person’s voice was emotionless, “Your high-profile search for me led others to believe I possessed something valuable. They came after me, and this wound was from fighting them just now.”

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The mysterious person apologized repeatedly, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize it would lead to such severe consequences. I’ve been trying to find you all this time, but couldn’t, which led me to use this last resort.”

The cloaked person slowly re-wrapped the scarf, his tone cold, “Speak, then. What do you want?”

Outside the Reception Pavilion, Chu Qingzhi watched with some amusement, “I didn’t expect someone would impersonate Lou Ze.”

Tang Jinghong, standing with a dignified posture, suggested, “Should we intervene? If the other party believes the impostor, it might lead to severe consequences.”

Chu Qingzhi had a different idea, “Let’s wait a bit longer. If the mysterious person is so easily deceived by a fake, what use is our intervention?”

Tang Jinghong thought it over and agreed, “Then let’s wait and see.”

Back inside the Reception Pavilion, the mysterious person twirled a finger, still somewhat unsure if the other was really Lou Ze, and decided to test, “Brother Lou, where are you from?”

The cloaked person slowly lifted his head, his eyes shifting from calm to fierce, revealing a sword from his wide sleeves, placing it at the mysterious person’s neck impatiently growling, “Speak!”

The mysterious person chuckled, and in an instant, his figure disappeared from beneath the sword, appearing at the room’s doorway, “Little rascal, trying to impersonate?”

With that, the mysterious person left the room, slamming the door behind him, “Someone, take care of the person inside.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong quickly heard fighting noises inside the Reception Pavilion, realizing the other party hadn’t been fooled.

Almost immediately, a figure flew out of Reception Pavilion, heading into the distance.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong hurried to follow.

The mysterious person landed beside a lake, not looking back but confidently speaking, “Lou Ze, or should I say Miss Chu?”

Chu Qingzhi’s lips curved slightly, “Did you leave us that message in the trees?”

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She was referring to a message left by the mysterious person half a year ago while they were pursuing the addictive incense in the capital. They had captured a batch of opium in the woods, and the mysterious person had left a message saying they would meet in the eastern border.

The mysterious person turned with a smile, “Indeed, it’s you two. You’ve finally arrived.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, not disguised, stood calmly facing the mysterious person.

The mysterious person removed his cloak’s hood, revealing his face, “Do you recognize me?”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes slightly curved, yet she responded, “No.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The mysterious person’s expression stiffened, then waved it off, “Never mind, I’ll introduce myself. I’m the Seventh Elder of the Yun Organization, known as the renegade of the group, and also the Ninth Prince of the eastern border Kingdom. But nobody has seen what I look like inside the Yun Organization, so switching identities is no pressure for me.”

Chu Qingzhi thought inwardly that this person seemed addicted to playing different roles, “What identity are you assuming now?”

Li Hongyu smiled again, more familiar this time, “Currently, I’m the leader of a small force, not worth mentioning.”

Chu Qingzhi raised an eyebrow, “Since it’s not worth mentioning, let’s discuss something valuable. You went to great lengths to meet us, what’s the matter?”

Li Hongyu adopted a look of ‘you must believe me’, “I wanted to inform you about the whereabouts of the second batch of military supplies.”

This statement made both Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong’s expressions change.

Tang Jinghong took it seriously, “You know the whereabouts of the second batch of military supplies?”

Li Hongyu casually replied, “Yes, your military supplies were intercepted by the Yun Organization, and then I led people to snatch them away. They’re now stored in a completely secure location. You can rest assured, nothing will happen to them.”

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Both were taken aback, “Playing black eat black very smoothly, no wonder we couldn’t find them!”

Chu Qingzhi directly used a spell, “Where are the military supplies now?”

Li Hongyu involuntarily stated, “They’re in the warehouse at the Shang City Prefecture Office. The Prefect of Shang City is one of my people. Originally, my brother and the people from the Yun Organization planned to intercept the second batch of military supplies, but I intercepted them midway. Now, both sides are suspecting each other and are starting to show signs of internal strife…”

After speaking, Li Hongyu suddenly grasped his throat, shocked, “What have you done to me, why did I say this?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled lightly, “Nothing much, maybe you just really wanted to tell us, so you lost control.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu looked at Chu Qingzhi, struggling to speak, “You must have done something to me.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “That’s not important. What’s important is, you told us such critical information, do you want something in return? We are not ungrateful people, tell us, what do you need our help with?”

Li Hongyu gradually relaxed, somewhat incredulously asking, “You really still want to help me?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Go ahead.”

Li Hongyu scanned both Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, finally resting his gaze on Chu Qingzhi, “I have heard of Miss Chu’s unparalleled medical skills. I wish to ask you to treat someone for me.”

“Who?” asked Chu Qingzhi.

“A friend of mine,” Li Hongyu’s expression showed a trace of discomfort, “Would you come with me to see him?”

Tang Jinghong suddenly spoke, “We need to first confirm what you just told us at the prefectural warehouse.”

Li Hongyu clung to them like a lifeline, “I’ll go with you, and after confirming, please help me see my friend. He is in very poor condition now.”

“Let’s go,” said Tang Jinghong.

The trio headed to the prefectural office. Tang Jinghong presented his general’s seal and gained easy access.

The Prefect came running, anxious and fearful, “General Tang, what brings you here at this late hour?”

Tang Jinghong was straightforward, “Let’s go to the warehouse.”

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Chapter 960: The Whereabouts of the Military Supplies Editor: Henyee Translations

The Prefect glanced at Li Hongyu, who nodded slightly. Then, the Prefect’s attitude became more proactive, “General Tang, please come this way.”

The interaction between the two did not escape Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong’s notice. It was surprising that in the eastern border, where the Yun Organization overshadowed everything, Li Hongyu still managed to make a city’s Prefect heed his words. He certainly had some tricks up his sleeve.

The Prefect personally led the way to the warehouse, “General Tang, please.”

Once inside the warehouse, Tang Jinghong looked around puzzled—there were no military supplies in sight!

The Prefect walked towards a corner, shifted a stone, and immediately a whole wall began to rise, revealing the real warehouse.

The clever disguise was not anticipated by either of them!

The warehouse was neatly filled with sacks lined up inside, with the scent of grains permeating the air, making it look like a genuine granary.

Chu Qingzhi scanned with her spiritual sense; on the left half, each sack contained food, while the right half had medicinal herbs on the top and seeds for farming at the bottom.

She turned and nodded to Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong, now reassured, felt a weight lift from his chest, “Let’s go, let’s see your friend.”

Li Hongyu, pleased, said, “Please follow me.”

…

They arrived at a quiet, secluded courtyard filled with greenery from the vegetables grown there. Entering the yard, one could feel the dense atmosphere of daily life.

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Li Hongyu looked worried as he explained, “The person living here is named Xu Yixiu. He’s my cousin, the son of my mother’s sister. He’s had a heart condition since childhood, and the servants taking care of him got him addicted to God’s Cream, making his life worse than death…”

As he spoke, a whiff of Immortal Ointment drifted from inside the house.

Li Hongyu’s expression turned grim instantly. He pushed the door open and entered, “Cousin, stop smoking.”

Inside, a man who was skin and bones lay on a recliner, smoking a pipe with a small lamp beside him, engulfed in the fumes of God’s Cream.

Li Hongyu took away the pipe from Xu Yixiu, threw the lamp out into the yard, and shouted anxiously, “You’ll die if you keep this up.”

“Give it to me, give the pipe back!” Xu Yixiu struggled initially, but after hearing the word ‘die’, he calmed down a bit, and a bitter smile crept on his face, “What does it matter if I die?”

Chu Qingzhi took a pill from her sleeve and fed it to Xu Yixiu, “He’ll be better soon.”

Li Hongyu didn’t believe that a single pill could cure his cousin’s addiction, but gradually, Xu Yixiu did calm down considerably, “Thank you, Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi took Xu Yixiu’s pulse, “His heart disease is not congenital. It was inflicted.”

Li Hongyu was shocked, “Are you serious?”

“I have no reason to lie.” After scanning with her diagnostic techniques, Chu Qingzhi withdrew her hand, “One of his heart channels is severed, creating the illusion of a heart condition. However, it’s not severe; he can live a normal life without it affecting his lifespan.”

Li Hongyu hesitated, “But he always feels chest tightness and short of breath.”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “That’s because he subconsciously believes his heart is weak. It’s not actually the case. Don’t worry; there’s nothing wrong with his body.”

Both were silent.

So, Xu Yixiu wasn’t ill at all—it was their misconception?

Gradually coming to terms with the reality, Li Hongyu asked, “Miss Chu, is there anything you can do about his addiction? Even if his body is fine, the addiction will wear him down.”

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Chu Qingzhi pointed to Xu Yixiu, “The pill I just gave him will eliminate his addiction. You can also get more from the prefectural office; they have medicine that helps with addiction.”

“Thank you, Miss Chu.” Li Hongyu bowed deeply to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “If there’s nothing else, we’ll be going.”

“I’ll see you out.” Li Hongyu escorted them out.

“Cousin, you’ll get better.” Li Hongyu hugged Xu Yixiu, his eyes full of affection.

Xu Yixiu felt the embrace was too close, pushed Li Hongyu slightly, “Let me breathe.”

Li Hongyu quickly let him go, “Let me help you rest.”

“I want to take a bath first. Then tomorrow, have someone change everything in the house. I feel nauseous from the smell of Immortal Ointment.”

“Okay, everything as you wish.” Li Hongyu carried Xu Yixiu towards the bathroom.

Xu Yixiu resisted slightly, “Hongyu, that’s how you carry a lady…”

Li Hongyu held him tighter, “Cousin, you should know my feelings by now, I won’t let go anymore.”

Xu Yixiu was shocked, “How can you think like that?”

“Why not?” Li Hongyu had harbored those thoughts for a long time, “I don’t care, cousin, your life was saved by me, it should belong to me.”

Xu Yixiu took a while to find his voice again, “How can two men…?”

Li Hongyu firmly said, “What’s the difference? I see no issue.”

Xu Yixiu was stunned.

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…

Meanwhile, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, having returned to the city, discussed the matter. Chu Qingzhi handed over the medicines she had recently refined to Tang Jinghong, then headed back to the Cloud Base.

Hong Feiyun stood outside Chu Tang’s room window, “You’re finally back, and it’s almost dawn.”

Chu Tang opened the window, “Don’t tell me you’ve been here all night?”

“I have.” Hong Feiyun crossed his arms, leaning against the wall, “Muxiao has been crazy lately, always looking for me. I had no choice but to hide here.”

Chu Tang teased, “He must be deeply charmed by your allure.”

“Don’t find joy in my disaster.” Hong Feiyun frowned, exhausted, “Was your mission successful?”

Chu Tang leaned against the window sill, “Quite smooth. And you’ll never guess what the guy told me.”

Hong Feiyun, full of curiosity, “What did he say?”

Chu Tang replied, “He disclosed the whereabouts of the second batch of military supplies, and I’ve verified it; it’s true.”

Hong Feiyun was astonished, “He’s very generous, handing over so much just like that.”

“It’s because of my good character.” Chu Tang stood up, resting his hands on the window, “I need to rest now. We’ll talk more tomorrow.” With that, he closed the window and went to bed.

Hong Feiyun muttered, “So heartless.”

Chu Tang lay on the bed but soon sat up, remembering something—he hadn’t dealt with Jiang Zhanglin’s situation.

He got out of bed, ready to check the dungeons.

Hearing the noise, Hong Feiyun followed him, “What are you up to now?”

Chu Tang asked, “Do you know how to get to the dungeons?”

Regretting his decision to follow, Hong Feiyun hesitated, “…”

Chu Tang urged, “Quick, I need to see Jiang Zhanglin. What if they’re torturing him?”

Hong Feiyun gave in, “Follow me.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Led by Hong Feiyun, they arrived at an empty house.

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