King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 655: Chapter 212: Xiang Kun Confesses His Feelings, Xiao Lingling Coldly Rejects His Love

Xiang Laixiang’s voice, though as low as a mosquito, was still sharply caught by Su Mo in the silence of the grand hall of the yamen, where one could hear a pin drop.

Su Mo was suddenly startled, as if hearing a thunderclap explode right next to his ear.

His face instantly filled with anxiety, and without time to think much, he hurriedly stepped up to Lv Yuan.

He bowed respectfully to Lv Yuan and then urgently said, ”Lord Lv, this plan is absolutely unacceptable! Suzhou Prefecture is currently the most prosperous and flourishing prefectural city outside the Capital, all dependent on the thriving commerce. If cannons are used to destroy the Shi Mansion, once this news spreads, who would dare come to Suzhou Prefecture to do business in the future? At that time, the economy of Suzhou Prefecture will surely suffer a severe blow; these consequences are truly unimaginable!”

While Su Mo spoke, he secretly observed Lv Yuan’s expression, praying quietly in his heart that this Lord Deputy Governor would take his heartfelt words seriously. Upon hearing this, Lv Yuan’s heart gave a severe jolt, and his mind, previously a bit hot and fuzzy due to anger, quickly became calm and clear.

He slightly frowned, those two thick eyebrows resembling two tangled mountain peaks, with a hint of reflection flashing in his eyes.

He slowly nodded, pondering in his heart that what Su Mo said was indeed reasonable.

The prosperity of Suzhou Prefecture played a pivotal role in the tax revenue of the Imperial Court. If he destroyed all this due to a moment of rashness, he couldn’t bear the blame from above.

Cai Kun noticed Lv Yuan’s attitude softening ever so slightly, his eyes darting cleverly. He hurriedly stepped forward with a face full of smiles, offering his advice with a flattering look, ”Shi Feiyang can’t always hide within the mansion without stepping out, can he? We just need to meticulously select personnel and closely monitor his every move. As soon as he steps out the door, we’ll seize the opportunity to ambush and capture him. If he dares to resist, we’ll kill him on the spot.”

While speaking, Cai Kun made a vicious gesture of cutting the throat, eyes filled with a chilling ferocity, as if Shi Feiyang was already fish on his chopping block, ready to be butchered.

Lv Yuan pondered for a moment, carefully weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and nodded again, saying, ”Cai Kun, you and Xiang Laixiang are responsible for selecting two teams of elite troops to surveil Shi Feiyang day and night in shifts. Once you find a good opportunity, act immediately to ambush him. Moreover, send someone quickly by carrier pigeon to report the situation here truthfully to Commander Kang and Commander Xiang. That Shi Feiyang possesses high martial arts skills, renowned far and wide. Even if alone, capturing him is by no means an easy task. In terms of single combat, I confess I’m not his equal. This operation must be carried out cautiously, without a shred of negligence.”

Lv Yuan’s expression was serious, his face stern, his tone carrying a hint of gravity, clearly well aware of the arduous and dangerous nature of this task.

Cai Kun and Xiang Laixiang both quickly cupped their fists in salute, their actions neat and orderly, their voices loud and powerful.

Then, they turned around and hurried away, their steps brisk, as if eager to embark on this perilous and arduous mission.

The sound of their footsteps echoed through the empty corridors of the yamen, the ”tap tap tap” gradually fading away, eventually disappearing into the darkness.

Meanwhile, while the Jinyi Guard was busily plotting within the yamen on how to deal with Shi Feiyang, the scene within the Shi Mansion was quite different.

Shi Feiyang, having neatly slain the Jinyi Guard who had recklessly broken in, knew full well that this place was no longer safe. The enemy would surely not let this go, intending to return in force.

He decided decisively, bending down to gently carry Shi Xiong on his back, his movements light and rapid for fear of disturbing others. Under the cover of night, his figure flashed, swiftly flying out of the mansion like a black lightning bolt.

He moved with graceful agility, swiftly leaping between the eaves and walls, each leap precise and powerful like a nimble monkey. In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the vast darkness of Suzhou Prefecture, leaving behind only a segment of silence and mystery.

Shi Feiyang sped northward, utilizing the supreme lightness technique ”One Thousand Miles Without Stopping,” his entire being streaking like a wisp of smoke towards the Central Plains.

His silhouette in the night seemed to appear and disappear, moving at a breakneck speed that appeared to break through the void.

The places he passed left only a slight breeze, as if he had never paused there at all.

At this moment, he held only one firm belief in his heart, to quickly reach the Central Plains, uncover the truth, rescue Wu Zhong, and thwart the enemy’s schemes. The night spread silently again, veiling Luoyang City under a mysterious black shroud, plunging it into a deathly still quiet.

The city’s inhabitants had long since drifted into dreamland, an encompassing silence only occasionally interrupted by the night watchman’s drum, echoing in the quiet night sky like a monotonous drumbeat, breaking the infinite tranquility.

Xiang Kun, a hero renowned in the Jianghu for his martial prowess and meticulous mind, harbored his unwavering belief, decisively choosing to explore the Luoyang Jinyi Guard station at night.

He donned an entirely black outfit, blending seamlessly into the night, making him akin to a ghost silently traversing the darkness, his form light and agile, every movement exuding a sense of agility and precision.

In his hand, he tightly held a self-made ”Nine-Tone Iron Flute,” its cold gleam reflecting in the weak moonlight.

This iron flute concealed mysteries within, its flute holes ingeniously lined with smoke mechanisms, which at crucial moments would unleash their unexpected might like divine soldiers, serving him as a formidable weapon against danger.