King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 653: Chapter 211: Shocking! Wu Zhong Missing, Shi Feiyang’s Stratagem Slaughters Numerous Jinyi Guards (Part 4)

After Xie Wen finished speaking, Shi Feiyang’s expression grew increasingly grave. He gazed firmly into the distance, as if he could see through the layers of mountains and discern the conspiracy hidden in the darkness.

”This matter is not simple at all. There might be an even greater conspiracy behind it.” Shi Feiyang spoke slowly, his voice deep yet full of power, as if echoing from a deep valley, ”We must act quickly and not let the enemy’s plot succeed. Xie Wen, I need you to exert yourself a bit more and return to Luoyang immediately. Later, I will lead our brothers north to reinforce you. Rest assured! If the Jinyi Guard truly captured Elder Wu Zhong, they would not execute him immediately, because both the Jinyi Guard and the dog Emperor want to eradicate our Heroic Sakura Association. Hence, capturing Wu Zhong is to catch bigger fish.”

Shi Feiyang’s analysis was clear and logical. Every word revealed his precise judgment of the situation and his profound insight into the enemy’s intentions, earning the respect of everyone present.

Xie Wen clasped his fists and saluted, his expression determined, and responded loudly, ”Yes, Grand Squad Leader!”

With that, he stood up and turned around, disappearing like a black shadow from everyone’s sight as he hurried toward Luoyang.

His figure flashed by in the sunlight outside the meeting hall, carrying with it resolute faith and a mission.

Shi Feiyang made a decisive decision and immediately ordered, ”Liao Pei, Lie Quan, you two mobilize the disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association and head north in disguise. Disguise yourselves in various identities, mingle among the crowd, and gather information about Wu Zhong. At the same time, conduct counter-surveillance on the Jinyi Guard and all levels of official offices. Report to me immediately if there’s any movement.” His voice was calm and strong, each instruction concise and clear, exuding a reassuring wisdom and composure, with everything under his control.

Shi Feiyang then looked at Fan Shi, his tone firm, ”Fan Shi, organize the Tiger Power Escort Agency, let Lu Dechu, Jiang Huotian, and Shan Zhiqiao serve as Escort Masters, and select over a hundred elite disciples to head north in disguise. Remember, the operation must be secretive and do not alert the enemy.”

His eyes showed trust and expectation as he looked at Fan Shi.

Fan Shi received the order and left, his steps hurried yet steady, carrying a heavy burden, yet full of confidence.

Shi Feiyang paused briefly, his gaze sweeping towards the ”Hundred Leaves Saber” Liu Yehua and the ”Tai Chi Saber” Southwest Wind, speaking in a deep voice, ”You two disguise yourselves and infiltrate the capital first, secretly gathering information to see if you can find clues related to Elder Wu Zhong or signs of the enemy’s next actions. Carry out your tasks with utmost caution.” Liu Yehua and Southwest Wind exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination and resolve. They saluted with clasped fists and quickly withdrew to prepare.

Their figures appeared exceptionally upright in the sunlight, ready to face any challenges.

After arranging everyone, Shi Feiyang decided to personally take action.

He disguised himself as a genteel scholar, dressed in a long white robe, holding a folding fan, exuding elegance.

Accompanied by the Little Scholar Shi Xiong, he boarded a boat and left Taihu Lake, heading towards the grand Shi Mansion in Suzhou Prefecture.

The boat sailed slowly on the lake, leaving behind a long ripple, narrating the adventure they were about to embark on.

As soon as Shi Feiyang stepped into the Shi Mansion, he began methodically meeting with various officials and traveling merchants.

In his elegant scholar disguise, his every gesture exhibited gentility. His words were gentle and courteous, engaging in lively conversations, fully displaying the refined style of a scholar. Observers thought he was merely a wealthy young man engrossed in literature, aloof from worldly matters, unaware that he had already formulated a plan in his mind.

Shi Feiyang understood well that such high-profile public appearances would attract the attention of the Jinyi Guard, precisely a crucial part of his meticulous plan to use himself as bait, disrupt the enemy’s footing, and gain precious time to rescue Wu Zhong and uncover the conspiracy behind it.

The spring rain was like silk, endlessly falling, the fine threads shimmering down like strands of silver, gently enveloping the entire Suzhou Prefecture in a misty rain curtain.

The world seemed to be covered by a thin veil, with everything enveloped in the moist and elusive atmosphere.

Two nights later, the night sky resembled thick ink, spread wantonly, dense enough to swallow everything.

The surroundings were deathly silent, with only the patter of raindrops on the eaves softly echoing in the quiet.

Just at this dead silence, the Jinyi Guard, led by Hundred Households Xiang Laixiang, Thousand Households Cai Kun, and Assistant Lv Yuan, like specters from the night, took advantage of the rain curtain’s cover and silently infiltrated the Shi Mansion.

Their movements were agile and light, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the rainy night, intent on quietly approaching the target and launching a surprise attack on Shi Feiyang.

However, they were completely unaware that this seemingly ordinary grand Shi Mansion was actually like a mysterious fortress with countless secrets, opening its giant mouth, awaiting their self-delivery into the trap.

The first group of Jinyi Guard experts moved like black birds, their silhouettes gliding skillfully forward.

But as they approached the Shi Mansion, they suddenly plunged into a massive silken web, as if caught in a spider’s web.

This golden silken web shimmered with an eerie light in the dark night, the silken threads exceptionally strong, as if forged from thousand-year cold iron. Once entangled, the more they struggled, the tighter it bound.

The Jinyi Guard writhed desperately within the web, like trapped beasts sinking into a quagmire, emitting low muffled groans that resounded with a sense of suppression and despair in the rainy night.

At this moment, the Heroic Sakura Association disciples disguised as the Shi Mansion’s servants, a look of resolve flashed through their eyes, they gripped their steel knives tightly and without hesitation, began stabbing and slashing at the trapped Jinyi Guards.