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Hong Feiyun surveyed her surroundings, “I know the entrance to the dungeon is here, but I’m not sure where the mechanism is.”

As she finished speaking, Mu Xiao’s voice echoed, “Keep a tight watch around, don’t let Tang Jinghong’s spies come in and rescue anyone.”

“Yes, Hall Master Mu.”

Hong Feiyun was startled. If Mu Xiao came in, they’d have a hard time explaining themselves.

At that moment, Chu Tang went to the back of the door, gesturing for Hong Feiyun to stand behind another door.

Left with no other options, Hong Feiyun complied.

Mu Xiao, unsuspecting of anyone inside, entered to inspect. Suddenly, he heard the sound of a bell, and his consciousness blurred immediately.

Chu Tang moved from behind Mu Xiao to in front of him, shaking the bell, “Go open the mechanism.”

Obediently, Mu Xiao walked to one side, took a straw hat off the wall, twisted a large iron nail, and a seamless door appeared on the wall, opening with a gust of cold air coming from inside.

“You can actually control people’s consciousness?!” Hong Feiyun was stunned by the sight, realizing she had underestimated Chu Tang’s abilities.

Without paying attention to Hong Feiyun’s reaction, Chu Tang headed straight for the door.

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There were no stairs; the entryway led directly to the dungeon. It wasn’t very large, just a few cells, but each was occupied.

Guards, both visible and hidden, totaling about thirty, all skilled in martial arts, were present.

One guard approached, his expression stern, “Did the Left Emissary send you?”

“Look at this.” Chu Tang took out the bell, infused it with his spiritual energy, and shook it at the guard. A flash of light passed, and every person in the dungeon lost consciousness, standing motionless.

Hong Feiyun was also affected, her expression blank.

Controlling more people consumed more spiritual energy. Controlling the forty people here cost Chu Tang thirty percent of his energy. He put away the bell and walked towards Jiang Zhanglin.

He broke the lock with a tug, entered the cell, and touched Jiang Zhanglin’s forehead to awaken him.

Chu Tang stepped back and said sternly, “I am here under the orders of the Left Emissary to persuade you to join the Yun Organization.”

“Dream on!” Jiang Zhanglin shouted with vigor, “To join an organization that brings disaster to the nation, you might as well kill me.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Do you think we won’t kill you?” Chu Tang sneered. “We’re recruiting you just for your status; otherwise, who would want a scholar without the ability to tie up a chicken?”

Jiang Zhanglin was furious, “Should I be grateful then?”

“Indeed, you should be.” Chu Tang crossed his arms, “If you agree to join us, not only will you have gold and silver, but also beauty and power. You can have anything you desire. Why wouldn’t you want that?”

Jiang Zhanglin’s expression was cold, “What I want, you can never give.”

Chu Tang smiled slightly, “Then I am curious, what do you want?”

Jiang Zhanglin’s gaze was cold yet full of righteousness, “I want clear rivers, a wealthy nation, congratulations from all around. Can you give me that?”

Chu Tang was surprised by the scholar’s ambitious vision.

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“If we get Yun Ye to the emperor’s throne, your great ambitions will surely be realized.”

Jiang Zhanglin shouted, “A group of thieves plotting to steal the country, so delusional!”

Chu Tang calmly replied, “How do you know it’s not possible without trying?”

“You…” Jiang Zhanglin was so angered by Chu Tang that he was at a loss for words, his lips turning white.

Yet, Chu Tang continued smiling, “Calm down, don’t get so agitated. I know we will succeed, it’s just a matter of time. Right now, we need someone like you who can govern the country. Won’t you consider it?”

Jiang Zhanglin was almost faint from anger, “Forget about it, you will not succeed!”

Chu Tang confidently said, “I wanted to kill you before, but now I don’t want to anymore. I will make sure you see the day we succeed.”

Jiang Zhanglin, “…”

Chu Tang snapped his fingers, “Sleep.”

Unable to control himself, Jiang Zhanglin closed his eyes, muttering as he did, “You will fail, you will definitely fail…”

“Such a loyal scholar should not die here.” Chu Tang switched the clothes of a guard with Jiang Zhanglin’s, preparing to take him away.

Just then, he noticed a familiar waist badge on a person in another cell. He took the badge into his hand, “Jinghong’s spy.”

In addition to Jiang Zhanglin, there were seven people in the dungeon altogether. Chu Tang checked each one. Three were Jinghong’s men; the identities of the other four were unknown to him.

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He woke the person in the neighboring cell and asked directly, “Whose man are you?”

The young man, barely awake, replied, “I belong to the Brightness Organization.”

Chu Tang frowned, encountering yet another mysterious group, “What is the Brightness Organization about?”

The youth spoke passionately, “It’s a force striving to restore brightness. Our leader hates the Immortal Ointment and detests the Yun Organization. We all do, so we joined to work against everything the Yun Organization stands for.”

This organization’s central ideology seemed reasonable. “Wait here for a moment; I’ll get you out soon.”

Proceeding in the same manner, Chu Tang asked everyone. Of the four, three were from the Brightness Organization, and the last one was a man from the Crown Prince’s camp.

He didn’t know the Crown Prince well and decided not to get involved with him. He had the others change into the guards’ uniforms. Transforming himself into Mu Xiao’s appearance, Chu Tang led the group out of the stronghold.

With Mu Xiao leading the way, the group exited the stronghold smoothly. Once outside, Jiang Zhanglin stopped Chu Tang, “Who are you? Why are you helping us?”

Chu Tang sincerely responded, “I can’t tell you who I am, but I also despise the Yun Organization, just like you. Seeing people with similar ideals, I couldn’t help but lend a hand.”

The scout, wary, whispered to Jiang Zhanglin, “This isn’t a place to talk, let’s leave quickly.”

Chu Tang nodded, “Go then, and perhaps we’ll meet again.”

After watching Chu Tang for a long while, Jiang Zhanglin finally left with the scout.

Using Mu Xiao’s appearance, Chu Tang returned to the stronghold, called Hong Feiyun, and they both went back to their rooms. They expected chaos soon and took the opportunity to rest.

Fifteen minutes later, those he had controlled regained their consciousness.

The guard responsible for watching the dungeon saw the empty cells and felt his own heart empty. He collapsed to the ground, unable to stand up for several attempts. When he finally managed to stand, he didn’t dare face the Left Emissary. He grabbed a knife and fled.

Seeing him flee, the other guards followed suit.

The Left Emissary was terrifying. If he discovered the empty dungeon, he would surely flay them alive. It seemed better to hide; maybe they could save their lives.

…

A subordinate approached timidly to report, “Left Emissary, our storehouse in the city was completely cleared out last night!”

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The Left Emissary’s fierce voice was enough to terrify anyone, “What did you say?”

The subordinate knelt on the ground, trembling as he spoke, “All the warehouses in the city have been emptied.”

The Left Emissary slammed his palm onto the table, which splintered into pieces, “Who did this?”

“Tang Jinghong.” He wasn’t sure who it was, but a scapegoat was necessary, and Tang Jinghong was the most suitable candidate.

“It’s Tang Jinghong again!” The Left Emissary gritted his teeth in frustration and helplessness, “Go and get our stuff back!”

“Yes, sir!” The subordinate took the order and left, while the Left Emissary looked as terrifying as a man-eater.

“Wait!” The Left Emissary called him back, knowing that anything that fell into Tang Jinghong’s hands was unlikely to be recovered. Sending subordinates to retrieve it was akin to sending them to their deaths. Currently short on manpower, losing any more would mean he’d be left with no one useful.

The subordinate immediately turned back, waiting for further instructions.

The Left Emissary tapped his fingers on the armrest, “Go and capture Chu Qingzhu. We’ll use her to exchange for everything we’ve lost.”

The subordinate responded, “Yes, Left Emissary.”

Military Camp.

Jiang Zhanglin and several scouts came to see General Tang Jinghong, “We’ve seen the general.”

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General Tang Jinghong’s sharp gaze swept over them, the atmosphere somber, “Did they torture you?”

Jiang Zhanglin lowered his head and replied, “No, but they never gave up trying to turn me. They wanted me to report on the military camp’s situation to them, but I did not agree.”

General Tang Jinghong nodded, “You may go and rest now. From now on, take several people with you wherever you go.”

“Yes, General.” After that, he left the camp.

Scout A reported, “General, we were all rescued by a person named Chu Tang. This person has high martial skills and is very resourceful. If we could recruit him, it would be a great addition to your strength.”

“You have a good eye.” Tang Jinghong thought to himself, as he knew Chu Tang was Chu Qingzhu’s alias.

Scout A asked about the possibility of recruiting Chu Tang, “What does the General think?”

General Tang Jinghong pondered for a moment, “Such a talented individual should be approached by the General himself. Go and inform General Meng about what you’ve discussed just to be cautious.”

“Yes, General.” The scouts then left.

With the tent now empty, General Tang Jinghong used a golden phoenix feather to send a message to Chu Qingzhu about Jiang Zhanglin and the scouts’ return to the camp.

Chu Qingzhu was busy and did not respond to him.

In the city of Shu, at the Wei residence.

In the room, Grand Master of Divine Music looked at the silver in the room with a gradually darkening gaze.

This silver was given by Tang Jinghong and was legitimate. His current task was to protect this silver while also gathering evidence of lawbreaking by everyone in the Wei family.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

This batch of silver was part of the lost silver from the Charity Temple. There were still members of the Cloud Organization in the army, and to avoid any leaks, Tang Jinghong decided to give the silver to Yan Zihao to protect it. As long as the silver was in Yan Zihao’s hands, it was as good as in their own.

To protect this batch of silver, the current task was to destroy Wei Zhongqing’s dealings with the other party.

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Yan Zihao sat behind the desk, thinking for a long time before writing a letter and having his confidant Yan Jie send it out.

Soon after, Wei Zhongqing’s business partner received a letter saying, “Cancel the deal with Wei Zhongqing, or you and your family will not be safe.”

The business partner called his butler over, “Did you see anyone enter my study just now?”

The butler shook his head, “No, sir.”

The ability to come and go without a trace, and such high martial skills to potentially kill his family effortlessly? The business partner immediately fell into panic, wrote a cancellation letter to Wei Zhongqing, and fearing disaster, immediately took his family and fled to hide.

Upon learning this, Wei Zhongqing was thrown into a rage. It had been hard enough waiting for the silver to arrive, and now the other party had canceled the deal and fled, “Go bring Grand Master of Divine Music to me.”

“Yes, young master.”

Grand Master of Divine Music quickly arrived in Wei Zhongqing’s study, “Master.”

“Find out why he suddenly canceled the deal with me?” Wei Zhongqing couldn’t swallow this grievance and wanted the other to die understanding why.

Grand Master of Divine Music responded, “Master, I think that’s not important right now. What’s important is preparing a gift. There are others besides him, no need to waste time over this.”

“You’re right, I almost got it backward,” Wei Zhongqing slapped his forehead. “Think about what gift should I give to my father? If I can become the family head, I won’t let you down.”

Grand Master of Divine Music thought for a moment, “Master, since your father is aging and most concerned about his health, if you could find something that would improve his health, it would surely win his heart.”

Wei Zhongqing was reminded by this suggestion, “Right, right, my father has been sick often. If he feels better, he might just decide to pass on the family head position to me.”

Grand Master of Divine Music smiled, “Exactly.”

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In the room, Yan Jie solemnly reported, “Master, we have found the whereabouts of Li Hongjin.”

Grand Master of Divine Music looked at Yan Jie, “Where is he?”

“He died on a ship,” Yan Jie spoke softly. “Some say it was ghosts that killed him. No one on that ship survived. It was only when objects from the ship floated on the river that people realized the ship had sunk.”

Grand Master of Divine Music frowned, “Were there people on the ship who could swim?”

Yan Jie nodded, “Yes, but they still drowned. The victims looked peaceful, indicating they didn’t struggle before dying, which is unusual. Drowning victims usually struggle. This whole affair is very mysterious, Master. Should we continue to investigate?”

Grand Master of Divine Music decided against taking any risks, “No, let’s not continue. This matter is unusual, and further investigation might bring misfortune upon us.”

“Understood.”

Meanwhile, others also received the news of Li Hongjin and their deaths by drowning. All families were outraged and did not believe in supernatural causes. They ordered their subordinates to continue the pursuit.

Chu Tang also received this news, at the time he was administering acupuncture to Tao Qingshan.

Tao Qingshan looked at the message and then asked Chu Tang, “What do you think about Li Hongjin’s shipwreck?”

Chu Tang remained emotionless, “I have no opinion, it has nothing to do with me.”

Tao Qingshan observed Chu Tang, “You seem uninterested in everything. Chu Tang, is there anything you care about?”

Chu Tang inserted the last acupuncture needle and wiped his hands with a cloth, “Yes.”

Tao Qingshan, curious, inquired, “What is it?”

Chu Tang stated simply, “A person.”

Tao Qingshan, gauging Chu Tang, “I’m curious to know who this person is.”

Chu Tang looked up, “My fiancée.”

Tao Qingshan was taken aback, “…”

He found it hard to imagine, “What kind of lady would be your fiancée?”

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “She’s similar to me, but she’s not here. She has other things to handle.”

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Tao Qingshan still couldn’t imagine it. “If possible, I really would like to meet this girl.”

Chu Tang remained silent, holding his teacup and walking to the window to gaze at a cluster of hydrangea outside. He took a sip of tea, wishing the matters in the eastern border would conclude swiftly.

It was already April, four months since he had left home, yet he had still not encountered the core of the Yun Organization, which was aggravating.

Tao Qingshan looked up at the person by the window, dressed in white, with a clear and handsome appearance, resembling a scholar roaming the world, “The medicinal herbs you requested have been delivered again, and are now in your room.”

Chu Tang turned, “Thank you.”

…

Bright Organization headquarters.

In the main hall, several subordinates greeted Li Hongyu, “Master.”

Li Hongyu sat lazily in his chair, leaning back with his arm on the armrest, surprised to see them, “You actually came back by yourselves?”

A subordinate replied, “We were saved by someone.”

Who could save them from a Yun Organization stronghold? He had tried several times and failed. Li Hongyu urgently asked, “Who saved you?”

The subordinate considered his words carefully, “A hero who looked very much like a scholarly gentleman.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu couldn’t believe that such good fortune existed, “Why did he save you?”

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The subordinate explained, “He said he also hates the Yun Organization and the Immortal Ointment, and that we share the same ideals, so he just saved us along the way.”

Li Hongyu became even more puzzled, “Along the way?”

The subordinate continued, “He was originally rescuing someone else, and we were incidental.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

After a long pause, he made a decision, “Wait here, I will come out shortly, and we will go meet this person together.”

Li Hongyu stood and walked towards an inner room, “Cousin, I have to step out for a bit, I’ll bring you something tasty when I return. By the way, what would you like?”

Xu Yixiu, sitting in the chair enjoying the chirping birds outside and the scent of flowers in the air, was startled by Li Hongyu’s voice and almost choked on his own saliva.

“I don’t want to eat anything.”

Li Hongyu approached Xu Yixiu, placed his hands on the armrests, trapping Xu Yixiu between him and the chair, making the air feel thinner.

Li Hongyu softly said, “Cousin, you don’t need to be so tense, your health isn’t good, I won’t do anything to you.”

Xu Yixiu, “…”

Li Hongyu’s gaze wandered up and down Xu Yixiu’s gaunt face, “Cousin, better just tell me, otherwise if I lose patience, who knows what I might do…”

Xu Yixiu quickly said, “The signature pastries from Cascading Cloud Cuisine.”

Li Hongyu’s fingers gently brushed Xu Yixiu’s lips, then he leaned down and kissed him, “I will definitely bring them for you.” He left with a triumphant smile.

Xu Yixiu sat stiffly, his lips burning as if on fire, remaining motionless for a long time.

…

Li Hongyu led several subordinates to the forest outside the Yun Merchant stronghold, waiting, “When the person who saved you comes out, stop him and tell him you want to give him a gift to express your thanks.”

Such a person, if not recruited into their own ranks, should not be made an enemy, especially since he had saved his people, making it only right to express gratitude.

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They didn’t wait long before a figure emerged from the stronghold, moving swiftly towards the distance.

A subordinate pointed at the figure, “Master, that’s him!”

“Follow him.” Li Hongyu led the chase, but by the time he reached the mountain peak, the figure had vanished.

Suddenly, a cool sensation touched his neck, and Li Hongyu paused, raising his hands, “Brother, I mean no harm, I just came to thank you.”

Chu Tang sheathed his sword. How had Li Hongyu followed him here?

As he pondered, Li Hongyu’s subordinates caught up and bowed, “We’ve seen our benefactor.”

Chu Tang glanced at the men, realizing now that the few scouts who said they were from the Bright Organization meant Li Hongyu was their leader. So, Li Hongyu was indeed the head of the Bright Organization?

“No need for formalities, I have other matters, I must go.”

The subordinate presented a gift, “Please accept this, benefactor.”

Chu Tang declined, “I have matters to attend to, carrying things is inconvenient.”

The subordinate was overly enthusiastic, almost as if Chu Tang was their master, “We are willing to serve you, Benefactor.”

Chu Tang considered for a moment, “Then let’s go.”

On the way, Li Hongyu caught up with Chu Tang, unable to restrain himself, he said, “May I know who you are?”

Chu Tang glanced at Li Hongyu, “Chu Tang, a doctor hired by the Yun Organization’s Hong Feiyun to treat Tao Qingshan.”

Li Hongyu was incredulous, “You actually went to treat the son of the Left Emissary?”

Chu Tang asked plainly, “Is there a problem?”

Li Hongyu couldn’t comprehend, “The Left Emissary is a very important person in the Yun Organization. Don’t you despise these people? Why would you help him?”

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Seeing Li Hongyu’s reaction, Chu Tang teased, “You guess.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu scratched his head, helplessly said, “If I could guess, that would be great. Why don’t you just tell me?”

Chu Tang stated succinctly, “To kill the Left Emissary.”

Li Hongyu was taken aback, realizing it was a plan to infiltrate the enemy’s ranks, gain their trust, and then strike when they least expect it, a good strategy indeed. He looked at Chu Tang with growing admiration, “We also want to kill the Left Emissary, but all our attempts have been met with failure. When do you plan to act? We could help.”

Chu Tang said, “No need, just keep yourselves safe. Don’t make unnecessary sacrifices.”

Li Hongyu’s expression stiffened a bit, “We’re not that weak, are we?”

Chu Tang stated the fact, “You know your own strength.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Chu Tang led several people to the mountains where Chu Qingning had been assassinated, “There’s an arrow here, let’s look for it.”

The group dispersed, searching through the underbrush.

Li Hongyu approached Chu Tang, using his sword to part the underbrush as he searched, “Is there something special about this arrow?”

Chu Tang explained, “I want to find the person who used this arrow to avenge someone.”

As he spoke, an arrow with a mark of impact in the middle emerged from the underbrush. He picked it up and examined it, “Can you tell which faction this arrow belongs to?”

Li Hongyu took the arrow and inspected it, “There are no markings, but the material is unusual.”

A subordinate came over, suggesting, “This looks like an arrow used by the eastern border King’s guard.”

Chu Tang’s expression darkened, “the eastern border King’s guard?”

The eastern border King was Li Hongyu’s father. Seeing Chu Tang’s reaction, Li Hongyu ventured cautiously, “Do you have a grudge against the King of the eastern border?”

“No grudge!” Chu Tang’s response was loaded with implications, making Li Hongyu instantly feel guilty. If his father had harmed Chu Tang’s friend, wouldn’t that make them enemies?

Father, please don’t do anything foolish!

Li Hongyu cautiously said, “The eastern border King wouldn’t just attack your friend without reason, right?”

Chu Tang asked Li Hongyu, “Aside from the eastern border King, who else could get their hands on such arrows?”

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Li Hongyu shook his head, “This is confidential, and my father never allows me near the military camp, so I’m unaware.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Several subordinates were stunned, then looked at Li Hongyu collectively, thinking, ‘Master, you just exposed your identity!’

It took a moment for Li Hongyu to realize what he had said, and he sneakily turned to look at Chu Tang, relieved internally that Chu Tang seemed not to have noticed his slip.

But the next second, his expression froze. Another possibility for Chu Tang’s non-reaction dawned on him—Chu Tang might already know his identity.

Chu Tang naturally stated, “No need to look, I know you are the prince of eastern border King.”

Li Hongyu felt as if someone was spying on him from the shadows, he asked anxiously, “How do you know? When did you find out?”

Chu Tang said calmly, “I have my sources. As for when I found out, does it matter?”

Li Hongyu sized up Chu Tang, who looked calm but seemed unfathomably deep. What exactly was Chu Tang’s background?

“I’m just the fool here.”

“No need to be so hard on yourself, you’re doing fine.” Chu Tang pointed at the jade pendant on Li Hongyu’s waist, “If you’d keep your pendant hidden, it wouldn’t be so easy to give yourself away.”

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The subordinates again collectively looked at Li Hongyu’s jade pendant, their synchronized actions almost comical.

Li Hongyu quickly hid the pendant, “I can’t tell if you’re comforting me.”

“I’m not comforting you, I’m reminding you.” Chu Tang leaned forward, looking in one direction for a while, “Take me to the eastern border military camp.”

“No,” Li Hongyu refused without a second thought.

Chu Tang turned back to look at Li Hongyu, his gaze calm yet pressuring, “Why not?”

Li Hongyu stuttered, “Taking you there would be betraying my father…”

Chu Tang glanced at the arrow in his hand, “You’ve just told me it was from your soldiers. Isn’t that betrayal already?”

Li Hongyu remained firm, “What I did just now was to help solve a mystery for a friend. Taking you to the camp would be true betrayal. I won’t do something that betrays my father.”

Chu Tang twirled the arrow in his hand slowly, “Are you forcing me to use other methods?”

Li Hongyu declared firmly, “Even if you kill me, I won’t tell.”

“Alright.” Chu Tang guessed Li Hongyu probably didn’t know much anyway. Better to ask someone more knowledgeable, and with that, he vanished from the spot.

Li Hongyu and his men felt a flicker before their eyes, and Chu Tang was gone.

His subordinates looked around nervously, “Master, where did he go?”

Li Hongyu said helplessly, “He’s gone. You said he was exceptionally skilled, right? Naturally, his lightness skill is also extraordinary.”

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One of the subordinates, concerned, asked, “Master, what do we do now?”

“What can we do? Let’s go back,” Li Hongyu said, feeling a bit frustrated. He really wanted to befriend Chu Tang, but now their relationship had turned sour.

One of the subordinates handed Li Hongyu a gift box, “Master, we haven’t given him our gift yet.”

“We’ll give it next time,” Li Hongyu took the gift box and flew away, his subordinates exchanged glances and followed him.

…

In the military camp.

Using the disguise of Meng Shengdong, Chu Qingning entered the command tent, only to find Tang Jinghong alone. She reverted to her original appearance, “Jinghong.”

“Qingning?” Tang Jinghong stood up in surprise, placed a cushion on a seat for Chu Qingning to sit on, and moved another chair next to it for himself.

Chu Qingning placed the arrow on the table, “Can you tell which military camp or force uses this arrow?” She did not fully trust Li Hongyu.

Tang Jinghong picked up the arrow, separated the arrowhead from the shaft, revealing a blue segment covered by the arrowhead. He sniffed it, “This is used by the military.”

“Is it from the eastern border guard?” Chu Qingning asked.

Tang Jinghong stated impartially, “It’s possible, but the eastern border has more than just guards; there’s also the border defense army, and they use the same arrows.”

“The border army could be suspected too?” Chu Qingning pondered, “This was used to kill my fourth sister. Would the border army do such a thing?”

Tang Jinghong furrowed his brows, “Qingning, I can’t confirm the situation in the border army right now. They are close to the eastern border and are likely already infiltrated.”

Chu Qingning nodded, “True, it might be that someone stole the military’s arrows to frame someone else.”

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As Chu Qingzhi’s voice faded, a guard’s voice came from outside, “General, General Chen from the border army requests to see you.”

The two exchanged glances; it was too coincidental—they were just discussing the border army when someone from there showed up.

Chu Qingzhi quickly hid behind a screen, and Tang Jinghong looked around and said, “Let General Chen in.”

“Yes.” The guard lifted the tent flap, “General Chen, please come in.”

General Chen, clad in armor, was a man of towering stature with a broad and sturdy build, straightforward yet possessing a keen mind for military strategy, an invaluable general talent. He bowed slightly as he entered, greeting loudly, “General Tang, a pleasure to see you.”

Tang Jinghong returned to his seat, “At ease, General Chen. What brings you to my tent today?”

General Chen looked troubled, “General Tang, you must help an old friend.”

Tang Jinghong invited General Chen to sit and asked with concern, “Has something happened at the camp?”

General Chen sighed deeply, “A serious matter has arisen.” He lowered his voice, “Overnight, all the arrows in the camp disappeared without a trace. We’ve searched everywhere, but found no clues.”

Tang Jinghong pondered, “Have you dug three feet into the ground?”

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“We did,” General Chen replied with a furrowed brow. “I had my men dig around a ten-meter radius, and still, nothing. General Tang, do ghosts really exist in this world?”

Tang Jinghong, a disbeliever in ghosts, reassured him, “General Chen, you must have overlooked something.”

General Chen was clearly worried, “General Tang, the state of Xia Sang has been restless lately, with frequent troop movements suggesting imminent war. With this happening now in the camp, I’m truly concerned.”

The balance of power between the Dalin, Xia Sang Country, and Ningyuan Country had always been delicate, with each viewing the others as adversaries.

In their younger years, these nations had been locked in a relentless conflict, from which generals like Tang Jinghong, Xia Qi, and Ning Shangfei emerged. It took ten years of war to stabilize the region.

Now, as each country was recuperating, these generals strove to maintain peace, knowing too well the horrors of war. They all hoped to spend their remaining years in peace, and anyone daring to disrupt it would be severely dealt with.

Hearing this, Tang Jinghong also became worried, dreading the outbreak of war the most, “General Chen, rest here for now. I’ll discuss this with my officers and send someone to investigate.”

General Chen stood, expressing his gratitude, “Thank you, General Tang.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “Someone, show General Chen to a tent to rest.”

“Yes, General.” The guard opened the tent flap, “This way, General Chen.”

General Chen cautioned, “Please hurry, General Tang. I’m afraid any delay might lead to severe consequences.”

Tang Jinghong nodded in understanding, “I am aware.”

Once General Chen left, Chu Qingzhi emerged from behind the screen, “Jinghong, it seems there really is an issue with the border army.”

Tang Jinghong’s expression grew serious, “I’m not sure what the situation is now.”

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Chu Qingzhi pursed her lips thoughtfully, “I’ll go and check it out myself, and it’s a good opportunity to investigate the matter concerning my fourth sister.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Tang Jinghong gently embraced her, relieved by her support, “I’m glad you’re here.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Is there anything else? If not, I’ll start preparing.”

Tang Jinghong replied, “Nothing for now. If anything comes up, I’ll contact you with the Golden Phoenix Feather.”

“Alright, I’ll be off then.” Chu Qingzhi transformed into Meng Shengdong’s appearance and left the camp.

…

At the headquarters of the Bright Organization.

“What did you say?” Li Hongyu was shocked, “My elder brother died on a boat?”

A subordinate reported, “Master, we just received the news. Everyone is heading to the riverbank, do you want to go?”

Li Hongyu composed himself, dismissively saying, “Why bother? He wasn’t really my brother; he always bullied and mocked me when he was alive. Good riddance.”

The subordinate pondered briefly, agreeing, “Indeed, it’s for the best.”

“But…” Li Hongyu hesitated, then asked, “Do you know how he died?”

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“Drowned,” the subordinate informed.

Li Hongyu waved his hand, asserting confidently, “I tell you, my brother was cautious of assassination attempts and learned to swim and even dive. He couldn’t have drowned.”

The subordinate mentioned with concern, “Everyone is saying there were ghosts, and even others who knew how to swim drowned.”

Li Hongyu pondered thoughtfully, “That’s strange. Could it really be that some supernatural force was involved?”

The subordinate asked, “What do we do now, Master?”

Li Hongyu replied, “We do nothing for now. We can’t afford any misunderstandings with my father; he strongly disapproves of sibling rivalry ending in violence.”

The subordinate understood, “Yes, Master.”

After a moment of contemplation, Li Hongyu left the headquarters and headed towards the Yun Organization’s outpost. Coincidentally, just as he arrived, Chu Tang was also returning, “Brother Chu, wait.”

Chu Tang narrowed his eyes slightly, inquiring, “What is it?”

Li Hongyu was direct, “My elder brother Li Hongjin has died. Did you know about it?”

Chu Tang internally noted how quickly news had spread, with many already aware, “I heard. Is there a problem?”

Li Hongyu frowned, “They’re saying he was killed by a ghost, but I don’t believe it. My brother was very skilled in water. He couldn’t have just drowned.”

Chu Tang, outwardly unfazed, responded casually, “You’re wrong. Remember, those who drown are often swimmers.”

Li Hongyu disagreed, “Don’t you find that odd? Even if what you say is true, how do you explain the others?”

Chu Tang looked at Li Hongyu, “What exactly are you trying to say?”

Li Hongyu, unexpectedly, proposed, “I want to hire you to investigate this matter.”

Chu Tang was taken aback, “…”

The situation was ironic—Chu Tang was responsible for the death, and now he was being asked to investigate it. This was a new and peculiar circumstance for him.

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Chu Qingzhi refused, “I have important matters at hand right now, I cannot accept any commission.”

Li Hongyu offered a significant amount, “Ten thousand taels.”

Chu Tang sized up Li Hongyu, his gaze becoming stern, “Are you embezzling funds, or extorting the common people?”

Li Hongyu swore, “My money is all from legitimate sources, I’ve never engaged in any wrongdoing, please don’t misunderstand.”

Chu Tang thought for a moment and said, “Deliver a hundred loads of grain to Tang Camp, and I’ll help you investigate.”

Tang Camp referred to Tang Jinghong’s military camp.

Li Hongyu readily agreed, “It’s a deal!” He seemed to see Chu Tang as a straightforward and patriotic person, now believing that Chu Tang was genuinely undercover.

Li Hongyu asked, “When will you go?”

Chu Tang replied, “Wait a moment, I need to make some arrangements first.”

Li Hongyu glanced around, “Then I’ll wait for you in that forest over there, come find me once you’re ready.”

Chu Tang nodded and entered the headquarters.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“You’re finally back.” Hong Feiyun had been waiting for Chu Tang, and hurried over when she saw him return, “The Left Emissary is going crazy looking for you.”

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Chu Tang was perplexed, “What’s wrong with him?”

Hong Feiyun pointed to Tao Qingshan’s room, “Tao Qingshan’s leg pain has worsened, he’s been asking for you, but you weren’t around, so he’s been anxious.”

“I’ll go right now.” Chu Tang flew straight there.

The Left Emissary, upon seeing Chu Tang, began scolding immediately, “Where have you been? I sent people everywhere looking for you.”

Chu Tang ignored the Left Emissary and went straight into the room, shutting the door behind him, “What’s the matter?”

Tao Qingshan was lying on the bed, pale as death, his forehead slick with cold sweat, “Am I going to die?” He looked at the medicine bowl on the table, “I felt like this after taking the medicine.”

Chu Tang took Tao Qingshan’s pulse, sending a streak of spiritual light into his body to investigate the cause, and after a moment, “You’ve been poisoned.”

Tao Qingshan looked intently at Chu Tang, his sweat beading, “Who poisoned me?”

Chu Tang said, “Don’t worry, let me first see what poison it is.”

Tao Qingshan calmed down, looking emptily at the ceiling, wondering who would want to harm him just when he was starting to get better. Was everything going to be undone now?

Chu Tang’s voice sounded, “The poison isn’t lethal, don’t worry, but the effects of the acupuncture I gave you before are gone.”

Tao Qingshan said weakly, “What now?”

Chu Tang responded, “I’ll write you a prescription first to cleanse the toxins from your body. After a while, I’ll administer acupuncture again from the beginning.”

Tao Qingshan murmured his thanks.

Chu Tang pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his hands, then went to write the prescription. He left the room, handing the prescription to the Left Emissary, “Give him this medicine first. There’s one crucial ingredient missing, I’ll go out and find it.”

The Left Emissary was skeptical of Chu Tang, “What ingredient? I’ll send people to find it.”

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Chu Tang said, “Zifu.”

Unfamiliar with it, the Left Emissary’s brow furrowed, “You go find it, I’ll also send people to look, it will increase our chances of finding it.”

Chu Tang said nothing, returned to his room to pack his belongings, using this as an opportunity to round off his trip to the border to investigate the arrows.

Hong Feiyun entered the room, “Do you need me to come with you?”

Chu Tang packed the medicinal herbs, “You stay here, I rely on you to gather intelligence from the Yun Organization. If you leave, I won’t know what happens here.”

“Alright then, when will you be back?” Hong Feiyun’s heart was tearing up inside, she’d have to face Mu Xiao alone.

“I don’t know, but it shouldn’t be too long,” Chu Tang said softly. “Keep a close eye on the Left Emissary.”

“I know, don’t worry,” Hong Feiyun muttered to herself, hoping that by the time Chu Tang returned, she could be freed from her duties.

Chu Tang finished packing his belongings and left the headquarters.

In the forest, once Li Hongyu was sure they were alone, he caught up with Chu Tang, “Why did it take you so long? I almost thought you weren’t going to come out.”

Chu Tang saw right through Li Hongyu’s implication, “You want to know if I was planning to ditch you, right?”

Li Hongyu offered a conciliatory smile, “I figured you wouldn’t, otherwise you wouldn’t have bothered talking to me earlier.”

Chu Tang glanced at Li Hongyu, “Let’s go.”

…

Chu Tang delivered the medicinal herbs and his prepared medicines to Tang Camp, then he and Li Hongyu hurried to the riverside.

At the riverside, the boat had already been salvaged, surrounded by guards who all wore expressions of deep sorrow and anger.

The bodies had been collected and were now kept in the mortuary in Shang City, waiting for the investigation to clear up before they could be properly buried.

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Chu Tang said, “I need to see the bodies.”

It was important to maintain appearances, especially since they had received such a substantial amount of grain in return.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Hongyu replied, “I’ll take you to Shang City.”

Chu Tang took a few steps but then stopped and suddenly asked, “Why do you want to know the truth about this matter?”

Li Hongyu responded, “Can you not ask?” Fearing Chu Tang might be suspicious, he quickly added, “You see, I didn’t ask too much about your affairs.”

Chu Tang nodded, “Okay, I won’t ask about that, but there’s another thing I must ask. Why are you asking me to investigate this for you?”

Li Hongyu stated matter-of-factly, “Because you’re an outsider and just happen to have the capability. If not you, then who?”

Chu Tang corrected him, “I’m not a detective.”

Li Hongyu expressed his trust, “Even though you’re not a detective, I know you have the ability. Chu Tang, you’re not thinking of backing out, are you?”

“I’m not thinking of backing out; I’m worried I might not find anything.” Chu Tang knew he wouldn’t uncover the truth since he was already aware of it, so he probed Li Hongyu’s intentions.

Li Hongyu reassured, “No problem, just do your best.”

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Feeling assured, Chu Tang agreed, “Let’s go.”

Using his connections, Li Hongyu successfully got them into the morgue.

The morgue was cold and eerie, sending chills down one’s spine, and the air was filled with the unpleasant smell of decay.

Li Hongyu couldn’t stand it after a while and covered his nose, “I’m going out first; you take a look.”

Soon, Chu Tang heard the sound of retching. He walked forward, planning to just take a cursory look since he knew what was going on.

Suddenly, he noticed something—the number of bodies seemed off!

Chu Tang counted again and confirmed a body was missing. He quickly walked out.

Li Hongyu saw him and asked, “Can’t stand it either?”

Chu Tang urgently asked, “Who is responsible for retrieving the bodies and guarding the morgue?”

Seeing Chu Tang’s serious expression, Li Hongyu asked worriedly, “What are you going to do?”

An elderly voice came from the side, “I’m the guard of the morgue, young man, what do you need?”

Chu Tang approached the old man, urgently asking, “Are all the bodies that were brought from the ship here?”

“Yes, I’ve been handling bodies for many years and never missed one. Please rest assured.” The old man then trembled as he handed Chu Tang a register, “If you don’t believe me, you can check for yourself.”

Chu Tang opened the register, where each body was recorded. He counted them; the numbers matched what was in the morgue, indicating that the discrepancy had occurred before the bodies were delivered. This meant one person was either still alive and had escaped or had been washed away, their fate unknown.

If someone was alive, the news should have spread by now. But there was no word yet, which deepened the mystery.

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Chu Tang was puzzled.

His thoughts refocused on the immediate need to find this person…

“Chu Tang, what’s wrong?” Li Hongyu noticed Chu Tang’s fluctuating expression and his concern grew.

Chu Tang ignored Li Hongyu, handed the register back to the old man, and asked another question, “Who retrieved the bodies?”

“Hold on, I’ll call him.” The old man was quite helpful, “Son, this young master has a question for you.”

This was a mentally challenged big man who smiled innocently, “Little brother, what do you need?”

Adjusting his approach, Chu Tang asked softly, “Did you retrieve the bodies?”

The big man nodded, “Yes, I did it alone. It took all day.”

Chu Tang further inquired, “Did you miss anyone?”

The big man confidently said, “Impossible. After I retrieved them, I checked again. There were others searching nearby too; no one was missed.”

Chu Tang thoughtfully considered this information. It seemed he would have to check for himself. He motioned to Li Hongyu, “Let’s go.”

Li Hongyu was confused, “What happened?”

Chu Tang couldn’t tell Li Hongyu about the missing body; it would be too complicated to explain. “I found a clue that needs verification.”

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“What clue?” Li Hongyu knew finding Chu Tang was useful; he had already found a lead so quickly.

Chu Tang quickly walked out, “I’ll tell you once I’ve confirmed it.”

The two went to the riverside, where Chu Tang stood for a moment observing the water, then suddenly jumped into the river. He expanded his spiritual sense, searching the riverbed.

Li Hongyu was left standing on the bank, bewildered.

Soon, several of his subordinates approached, “Master, what are you doing here?”

Worried, Li Hongyu said, “You arrived just in time. Chu Tang has gone into the water. Go in and check on him; something just happened here, we can’t take any chances.”

“Right away,” the subordinates agreed, and one by one, they dove into the river, disappearing beneath the surface.

Li Hongyu paced back and forth on the shore, torn about whether he should also enter the water.

Chu Tang swam a good distance underwater. There were no bodies or remains to be found, reinforcing his belief that the missing person might still be alive.

In some cases, people who drown enter a state of suspended animation that resembles death — no heartbeat, no breathing, indistinguishable from a corpse but potentially revivable once ashore.

He might have encountered such a person.

Having figured this out, Chu Tang swam back to the surface. He asked Li Hongyu, “How many people do you have at your disposal?”

Li Hongyu, still puzzled, replied, “Over a thousand.”

Chu Tang spoke urgently, “Search along the river. Look for anyone who has been pulled out of the water recently. You have one day, or it might be too late.” The situation described by General Chen to Tang Jinghong was severe; he needed to act quickly to avoid further complications.

Seeing Chu Tang’s urgency, Li Hongyu didn’t ask further questions and immediately organized his men to start the search.

“Where are you going?” Li Hongyu caught up to Chu Tang, who was walking downstream.

Chu Tang was succinct, “Helping with the search.”

Li Hongyu was confused, “Why do you need to find that person?”

Chu Tang explained, “I’ll tell you once we find them.”

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Li Hongyu, driven by curiosity, pressed for answers, “Chu Tang, clarify what’s going on. I sense something is off with you; there must be something.”

Chu Tang, with a serene expression, walked on, “I’m not sure myself. Let’s talk when we find the person.”

Seeing Chu Tang’s reluctance to discuss, Li Hongyu grew anxious, “Aren’t we partners anymore? How can we help you if you keep everything to yourself?”

Chu Tang glanced at Li Hongyu indifferently, “You help me find the person; that’s all I need from you.”

Li Hongyu, frustrated, urged, “Chu Tang, the power of one is limited. Why not share the problem so we can solve it together?”

Chu Tang looked at Li Hongyu, who was clinging to the issue, then flew away—he needed some peace.

Li Hongyu, watching Chu Tang vanish in a flash, complained bitterly, “What kind of person is this? What could he possibly not tell us? Really!”

Chu Tang landed on the highest nearby peak, surveyed the area, then flew toward the nearest village by the river.

This village was marked by an ancient locust tree at its entrance, large enough to be embraced by one person. Its lush, green branches were laden with many beautiful, bright, and fragrant locust flowers.

Under the tree, some girls were picking locust flowers. Startled by Chu Tang’s arrival, they hesitated, but then a girl in brown mustered the courage to ask, “Who are you? Who are you looking for?”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

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Chu Tang smiled warmly, “I’m looking for a companion who fell into the water. Have you rescued anyone from the river recently in your village?”

While asking, he released his spiritual sense, covering the village.

The girl in brown shook her head innocently, “Sorry, we haven’t rescued anyone recently. Maybe try elsewhere.”

Chu Tang bowed slightly, “Thank you.”

He then proceeded to the main road outside the village, continuing his search in the next village…

At the Wu Family Estate.

The Wu family was the wealthiest and most influential in the city market, holding a place of high prestige.

A man approached the family’s back gate, looking around cautiously, then knocked, “I’ve brought the goods.”

Soon, a servant opened the gate, looking around slyly, “Did you bring the goods?”

The man handed over a box to the servant, glancing around nervously, “Ten taels of silver.”

The servant complained, “The price went up again?”

The man snatched the box back, irritated, “Stop dithering. If you don’t buy it, forget it. I’m risking my neck selling this to you, and you still complain.”

He stuffed the box into his clothing, preparing to leave.

If the servant failed to secure the goods, his master would likely tear him apart. Quickly, the servant chased after the man, “Don’t be so hasty. Let’s talk properly; I didn’t say I wouldn’t buy it.”

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“Ten taels,” the man handed back the box, eager to sell it and find the next buyer.

General Tang’s ban on opium had ironically benefited these men; the young masters, unable to visit opium dens, smoked at home. These opium deliveries were sourced by men like him, earning five taels per box, almost like picking up silver.

The servant handed over a ten-tael silver ingot, then hurried home with the box. In this era, a small box of opium could support a village family for a year.

The family wealth would eventually be squandered by these young masters.

Shaking his head, lost in thought, the servant entered a room and handed over the goods, soon filling the room with smoke.

In the military camp.

Meng Shengdong, trying to contain his anger, reported, “General, according to informants, many are secretly smoking opium at home; the ban hasn’t stopped them.”

Tang Jinghong looked up, his eyes sharp as drawn swords, “No matter, they are only a minority. Once we destroy the source, everything else will naturally end.”

“That’s true,” Meng Shengdong calmed slightly, then asked, “General, the opium dens in the city have been sealed. What’s next?”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Prepare for the smoke by the river.”

“Yes, General!” Meng Shengdong responded enthusiastically.

In a secluded cave.

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This cave was well-hidden, covered with dense vines and undergrowth. If not for Chu Tang’s extraordinary abilities, it would have remained undiscovered.

Inside, a man with a donkey-like face was fast asleep in the grass.

Chu Tang poured water from his canteen onto the man’s face.

“Ah!” The man exclaimed, sitting up in shock. Seeing another person in the cave, he panicked and lost his composure. “You…”

Chu Tang spoke calmly, “Don’t be afraid. Just answer a few of my questions honestly. If there’s nothing serious, I might consider letting you go.”

The donkey-faced man, still visibly frightened, managed to ask, “How did you find this place?”

Chu Tang, with a hint of mischief, replied, “Let’s not worry about how I found you. Just tell me how you ended up here and what you know.”

Although Chu Tang appeared non-threatening, his presence was intimidating. The man wiped his sweat and replied anxiously, “Who are you? Why are you asking me these questions?”

“I don’t like being questioned,” Chu Tang said, pointing a finger at the man. A light flashed at his fingertip, “Now, tell me how you got here…”

It turned out that after Chu Tang made the ship sink, indeed everyone drowned, but the donkey-faced man’s lungs were unusual. After Chu Tang withdrew his magic, this man might have miraculously woken up and quickly escaped the scene.

This was his chosen hiding spot because he knew why the ship sank and was waiting for an opportunity to use his information to make a profit before fleeing far away.

He couldn’t have imagined that Chu Tang would find him.

The man, gripping a stone behind his back, prepared to attack Chu Tang, “I’ve told you everything I know. What are you going to do now?”

Greed often leads to downfall. Chu Tang was grateful the man’s greed exposed him, thus keeping his secret safe, “Have you ever killed anyone?”

The man, who was one of Li Hongjin’s personal guards and had done many dirty jobs for him, responded, “Yes.”

Chu Tang continued, “Were they all bad people?”

“No, whoever Li Hongjin asked us to kill, we killed. It didn’t matter who they were,” the man admitted, his teeth clenched, ready to strike Chu Tang.

“If that’s the case, you can’t blame me for being ruthless,” Chu Tang declared as he drew a dagger and swiftly cut down the man, who instantly combusted, turning into ashes.

Chu Tang watched the flames extinguish before leaving. He dusted off his hands; unfortunately, he was just too quick.

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Li Hongyu, seeing Chu Tang return, immediately went up to him, originally intending to confront him, but after seeing Chu Tang’s expression, he softened his approach and asked, “Where have you been?”

“I went to sleep. I haven’t had a good sleep for a long time,” Chu Tang replied lightly, feeling relaxed now that the matter was resolved.

Li Hongyu, frustrated and helpless at Chu Tang’s indifferent attitude, remarked, “Couldn’t you have given me a heads up?”

“Do you need to manage even when I sleep?” Chu Tang glanced at Li Hongyu.

“That’s not what I meant,” Li Hongyu waved his hand dismissively. “Forget it, I can’t win an argument with you. I wanted to tell you that we’ve deployed everyone, but we still couldn’t find the person you mentioned. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. If we can’t find him, we can’t find him,” Chu Tang said nonchalantly.

Li Hongyu couldn’t understand Chu Tang, “So, what do we do next?”

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “Let’s go check out the reason for the shipwreck.”

Li Hongyu took Chu Tang to the riverbank, where people still gathered around. The boat, now capsized, showed signs of aging and rust, with marks from hooks visible under the sunlight, resembling an old man gasping for breath.

Chu Tang circled around the boat and then pointed to a crack at the bottom, “The bottom of their boat cracked open here, water gushed in through this and caused it to sink. I guess they must have been drinking a lot on board, which is why they didn’t react in time when the ship was sinking.”

Li Hongyu objected, “It’s conceivable for my brother and his group, but what about the guards? Not a single guard escaped.”

“Could they have been drinking together?” Chu Tang speculated.

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Li Hongyu considered this possibility, “It’s not unlikely. My brother loved dragging his group into drinking sessions. If someone drugged the wine, couldn’t they carry out such a murder?”

Chu Tang countered, “It’s unlikely everyone on board was drugged. Think about it; when people drink, some start before others. If something was off, those who drank later would definitely notice and stop.”

Li Hongyu found Chu Tang’s reasoning persuasive, and was sidetracked, “That’s possible. So, what are you suggesting?”

In order to close this case as an accident, Chu Tang said, “This must have been an accident. The coroner said they didn’t drink alcohol or get poisoned. You don’t actually believe in ghosts, do you?”

Li Hongyu shook his head, still feeling that something was off about the whole situation, “Did you find any other clues?”

“No,” Chu Tang apologized, “I don’t have the skills for investigation. I couldn’t be of help.”

Li Hongyu comforted him, “It’s okay, you did your best.”

With the issue apparently resolved, Chu Tang was ready to leave, “I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be going now. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help to you.”

Li Hongyu instinctively asked, “What are you going to do?”

“Something very personal, I can’t discuss it,” Chu Tang replied.

Li Hongyu didn’t press further, “Goodbye.”

“Goodbye.” Chu Tang flew away quickly, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Li Hongyu stood there, watching him go, and murmured in amazement, “His lightness skill is too good, he flew away so fast.”

…

After parting with Li Hongyu, Chu Tang headed towards the border, waiting on the road that General Chen must pass.

At that moment, he had changed his appearance to that of a young soldier.

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When General Chen saw him, he couldn’t help but be skeptical, “Are you really the assistant sent by General Tang?”

Chu Tang handed him a token, “General Chen might not trust me, but you can trust this token, right?”

No one could steal a token from General Tang. Convinced, General Chen said, “Mount up, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

The group rode their horses towards the border.

Along the way, General Chen told Chu Tang that the arrows had disappeared three months ago.

Initially, it was only bundles of twenty arrows that went missing. It was hardly noticeable in a large stockpile until thousands of arrows were missing.

He quickly had his men investigate, but once the thief realized they were being tracked, they stopped. With no leads, the investigation reached a dead end.

Two months later, when checking the military supplies, they found that the middles of the arrows had been hollowed out and filled with dry branches to appear intact from the outside.

General Chen continued to deploy people to investigate and issued a strict order: to uncover the truth at any cost. They dug up the ground but still found nothing.

As military movements from the Xiasang country became frequent, suggesting an imminent threat of war, General Chen couldn’t sit still and urgently sought General Tang’s help.

After hearing General Chen’s account, Chu Tang was convinced that there were spies within the army, and not just one, “How did you handle the military supply officers?”

General Chen was furious at the mention of them, “They were all dismissed and are now imprisoned in the dungeons of Liang City.”

Chu Tang thought for a moment then asked, “Is the military camp close to Liang City?”

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“Yes,” General Chen nodded.

Chu Tang inquired further, “How prevalent is the use of fairy dust in Liang City?”

General Chen responded, “I issued a military order — anyone caught using fairy dust in the city is executed immediately, so officially, no one in Liang City uses fairy dust.”

Sometimes harsh measures are effective, Chu Tang remarked appreciatively, “General Chen is wise.”

General Chen didn’t care for flattery at the moment, “Chu Tang, you are sent by General Tang, and I trust you, but trust is one thing, and doing the job is another. You must handle this well.”

Chu Tang confidently promised, “Give me three days, and I will provide you with a solution.”

General Chen slapped his thigh in agreement, “That would be excellent.”

…

On the border, the Eastern Dalin border army, numbering three hundred thousand, stretched across several miles in their encampment. Soldiers were busy with their duties: some stood guard, others patrolled or trained, presenting a formidable and endless sight.

Following General Chen into the camp, Chu Tang was assigned a tent right next to the command tent for safety reasons, considering there were traitors in the camp who might attempt an assassination.

If only General Chen knew of Chu Tang’s combat capabilities, he would realize that it was the traitors who needed protection from Chu Tang, not the other way around.

Once settled, Chu Tang began his investigation. General Chen assigned two of his most trusted aides to assist Chu Tang and follow his commands without question.

“Let’s go to the military supply office,” Chu Tang said.

The two aides, twin brothers named Chen Yi and Chen Er, responded. The names were simple and easy to remember.

Chen Yi, the more serious and somewhat blunt of the two, directed, “This way, young master.”

Chu Tang stopped, puzzled, “Why do you call me young master when I’m clearly dressed as a soldier?”

Chen Er, thinking Chu Tang was upset, quickly smoothed things over, “It’s because you carry the aura of a young master, and not the roughness of a soldier. Calling you ‘young brother’ felt inappropriate since we are older, so my brother referred to you as ‘young master.'”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Tang looked at Chen Er. The man seemed to have a high emotional quotient, “From now on, don’t call me young master, call me Brother Chu. Age doesn’t matter.”

“Understood, Brother Chu,” Chen Er quickly agreed.

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Under the guidance of Chen Yi and Chen Er, Chu Tang arrived at the military storage area where the arrows were kept.

During the journey, he carefully observed the surroundings and the security measures, which were meticulous and strict. Without internal assistance or some form of underground tunneling, it would be impossible for items to go missing.

Standing in front of the storage tent, Chu Tang inquired, “Who normally has access to this place?”

Chen Er, worried Chen Yi might speak out of turn and offend Chu Tang, quickly answered, “Soldiers from the cavalry unit, officials from the military supply department, and soldiers transporting military supplies to this area.”

Chu Tang thought for a moment, “Are you certain these are the only groups that come here?”

Chen Er nodded affirmatively, “Yes, that’s them.”

Chu Tang then proceeded into the storage area.

The storage was set up within a tent, with no signs of tampering around the perimeter. Arrows were bundled together in large stacks.

The fake bundles meant to mimic full stocks of arrows were piled to one side. Originally meant to fill the warehouse, now less than ten percent remained, replaced mostly by bundles of firewood which sat there mockingly.

There were no signs of disturbance on the ground, ruling out the possibility of tunneling.

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After circling inside the tent and then around its exterior, Chu Tang noted that the tent’s edges were buried in the soil. The border army had been stationed here for several years, and grass had grown all around the edges of the tent. Any disturbance would have left marks, yet there were none to be found.

From his observations, Chu Tang concluded that the thieves had taken the arrows outright but without raising any suspicion.

How they managed to do so openly yet unnoticed was something even Chu Tang had to admire.

After pondering for a while without any new clues, Chu Tang asked Chen Yi to fetch the list of soldiers who guarded the storage tent.

Chen Yi quickly returned, “Brother Chu, here’s the list.”

Chu Tang reviewed the list of twenty soldiers, “Bring me the one called Li Qi. Also, can you read?”

Chen Yi responded, “Yes, I can read.”

Chu Tang handed the list back to Chen Yi, “Organize according to this list, and call them one by one for questioning.”

“Understood.” Chen Yi took the list to arrange the questioning.

Li Qi was soon brought in, “You called for me?”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

In the storage tent, Chu Tang briefly flashed a light from his fingertip, “Are you the insider?”

Li Qi’s heart tightened, fearing he was being set up to take the blame, and quickly responded, “No.”

Chu Tang waved him away, “Go on, then.”

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Li Qi left, confused by the brief interrogation.

Chen Er, witnessing this, was equally puzzled, “Brother Chu, do you really think they’d admit to anything just like that?”

Chu Tang offered no explanation, simply stating, “Hurry up and bring in the next one.”

Chen Er, curious about Chu Tang’s method, promptly obeyed.

Chu Tang continued his straightforward questioning with each soldier. The first seventeen all denied being insiders. However, when he reached the eighteenth, the man admitted, “I am!”

Chen Er was stunned. Was this man foolish? How could he answer such a straightforward question incorrectly?

Qu Wu, upon realizing what he had just confessed, was both shocked and scared, “I… I…” He tried to deny it, but his tongue wouldn’t cooperate, and he broke into a cold sweat.

Chu Tang motioned for him to step aside, “Stand over there. I’ll deal with you after I’ve questioned the last two.”

The remaining two were also insiders. Without additional people involved, it would have been impossible to commit such an extensive theft.

Chu Tang had Chen Yi and Chen Er bind the other two insiders while he continued with Qu Wu.

Pulling up a chair, Chu Tang sat down, “Qu Wu, when did you start working as an insider? Why did you agree to it? How did you collaborate with them? And who else is involved?”

Qu Wu struggled internally, “Half a month ago, I was transferred here to guard the arrow storage. That very night, a masked person approached me to become an insider.”

“They gave me one hundred silver taels and threatened me. If I didn’t comply, they’d kill my younger brother. My parents are dead, and all I have is him. Under threats and bribes, I agreed.”

“When they needed my cooperation, someone would tell me in advance to distract the guards at the door. I didn’t have to do anything else.”

In just half a month, three people had turned into insiders. If more time had passed, perhaps the entire force might have joined the opposition’s ranks.

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