In Yan City, at midnight, most of the people who had been busy for the day had already rested. Most of the people walking on the streets were people from the Jianghu and patrolling soldiers from the Yan Country. Yan was just a small country and did not want to offend the swordsmen of other countries because of the curfew. Moreover, judging from the frequent conflicts that had occurred every night in the past few days, martial law probably wouldn't have much effect.
However, there were some areas that were exceptions. Every time night fell, not only would the number of patrolling guards increase, but ordinary people would also be prohibited from approaching. These areas were concentrated on the central axis of Yan Capital. They were the residences of the royal family and important ministers of Yan Country... Among them was the residence of Yan Chunjun.
Under the illumination of the moonlight, four heavily armored soldiers marched through the wide bluestone road that was covered in cold colors. From time to time, their eyes would look at the shadows where the moonlight could not shine, trying to find any criminals who wanted to hide.
After they passed through, three people gradually walked out of a dark alley that was about two meters wide.
"Is that where Yan Chunjun's manor is?”One of them asked in a lowered voice.
His tone was slightly slick, and his figure was slender. He had his hands on his hips as he looked in the direction where the four soldiers had come from…There was a huge building complex there, and the outer wall alone was taller than the two-story building where the three of them were. Moreover, there was a turreted building protruding from the wall at regular intervals. His eyes slightly narrowed, and he used his excellent eyesight to clearly see that there were people walking back and forth on the corner tower, guarding the surroundings.
Beside him was a muscular man with a bare upper body and a hammer on his back. He was almost a head taller than him and twice as wide. He clenched his fists tightly and nodded without saying anything. The bull's eyes stared blankly at the building, filled with disgust.
This was obviously the Thief's Plantar and the Big Iron Hammer.
After some inquiries, the two of them knew that the ore that was to be presented to the King of Qin was hidden in the late Yan Chunjun's residence. He had originally planned to come here today to test the situation, but he did not expect to meet another person.
Thief Zhi rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. He turned to look at the third person and asked,"Mr. Gao, are you sure that he will come tonight?”
The handsome man, who was looking at the distant building with a cold gaze, slowly turned his neck and looked at Thief Zhi.
"I can't." He spoke as if his words were as precious as gold. His voice was in line with his temperament. Although it was clear, it was cold.
Thief Zhi staggered and the corner of his mouth twitched." It's not appropriate for you to joke with such an expression.”
"I'm not joking." He was dressed in a white, elegant, wide-sleeved robe with a sword in his left hand. He was known as Mr. Gao, and his expression did not change." I only said that I would wait for him here. I didn't say that he would definitely come."”
" Ha ah…" The Thief Zhi's head still drooped down weakly. He looked like he had admitted defeat, but he was also in disbelief." Pardon me for asking, but do you plan to wait here every day?"”
Gao Jianli didn't reply. He shifted his eyes away and continued to look at the building. However, Thief Zhi had already obtained the answer he wanted. His nimble eyes turned, and a smile appeared on his face, which was slightly more voluptuous and good-looking than his pointy mouth and monkey-like cheeks.
"Hehe, can you tell me why?”He started to get close to her." Anyway, we're going to be brothers soon. There's no need to be so formal.”
"I don't think I've agreed to…join the Mo family.”Gao Jianli said coldly.
" Uh…" Thief Zhi choked, causing Big Hammer to laugh. Thief Zhi was not angry and did not give up." Your brother, Hero Jing Ke, is also an amazing figure in our Mo Family. Moreover, if you follow that brat into Yan Chunjun's manor…no matter what, you will be wanted by the Yan Country. You can't stay here anymore. If you join the Mo Family, everyone can take care of each other, right?”
Hearing Thief Zhi mention Jing Ke, Gao Jianli's brows moved slightly. Perhaps he was moved by this, but he retracted his gaze from the distance. He was silent for a while. Just when Thief Zhi thought he wouldn't say anything...
"I…have something to confirm with him.”He said," I don't know if he'll come tonight, but it's most likely that he will.”
"So, why is this?”Thief Zhi spread his hands and muttered in his heart, This person's words are really tantalizing.'
"You followed me for a long time in the afternoon. You should have seen him with a woman.”Since he had started, Gao Jianli continued even though he did not want to talk about it." That woman is Miss Xue Ji of Fei Xue Pavilion.”
"Eh?" Thief Zhi was stunned for a moment. He rubbed his chin and said,""So it's her…It seems that the rumors are exaggerated. I think her appearance is just ordinary beauty.”
Thief Zhi already understood what Gao Jianli wanted to express. The Snow Girl had disappeared, and the King of Yan had ordered her to dance. From the intimacy between the boy and her in the afternoon, it was obvious that their relationship was not ordinary. Perhaps the Snow Girl was sent away by that kid. If that was the case, he might really come tonight.
Speaking of which, Thief Zhi and the other two were very puzzled as to why Jing Yu had always stayed in Yan Du. Now, after hearing Gao Jianli's words, Thief Zhi somewhat understood.
Back then, Jing Yu had first appeared at Fei Xue Pavilion, probably to watch the Snow Girl's performance. Otherwise, there was no reason for him to know where Yan Chunjun would go and then kill him in public. After that, it was impossible for him to guess that Ying Zheng would be interested in that ore, and thus he had not taken it until today.
As for the fact that they had arranged spies in Xianyang to obtain news of the King of Qin, this was denied by the three of them long ago. If he could do this, how terrifying would his subordinates be…The three of them would never believe it even if they were beaten to death.
Thief Zhi was very interested in what Gao Jianli wanted to confirm. However, the expression on Gao Jianli's face clearly told him that he did not want to continue talking.
"How long do you plan to stand here?”Big Hammer said," If we stay any longer, there will be more patrols.”
Thief Zhi rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment…the entire manor of Yan Chunjun was arranged in a symmetrical rectangular shape, facing south. As the two sides of the 'wide' rectangular shape, one side was the main entrance, and the other was where the main building was located. This should be where Yan Chunjun usually rested…the two sides were about a hundred meters apart. The main entrance was right in front of them, and it was said that the main building faced a wide lake.
There were two to three turrets on each side of the rectangular 'long' wall, and outside the wall was an empty flat land that was about ten meters wide.
In other words, there were only three sides that could break into the Imperial Residence. From the main entrance, it was not ideal considering the distance between it and the main building…Although the three of them had not seen it, they could imagine that there must be layers of structural barriers like a barbican in the residence. There was only one possibility for a breakthrough, and that was to charge in with great fanfare…The three of them did not have such confidence, and they did not think that the other person would choose to do so.
If that was the case, could the two sides be the breakthrough points?
Thief Zhi looked at the walls on both sides of the mansion." How about this? Mr. Gao and I will each keep watch on one side, and the big hammer will be in the middle. If he discovered…Eh, what was that?”
He suddenly stopped mid-sentence and raised his arm to point forward.
The big hammer and Gao Jianli followed his arm and looked over. They saw a hazy light spot in the sky north of the mansion. It seemed to be floating slowly from the other side of the lake with the wind, and it was still moving. With this trend, it would definitely be able to move past the main building of the Prince's mansion.
"Could this be ghost fire?" Big Hammer rubbed his eyes, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
"Hehe, although our Mo Family has the idea of 'Bright Ghosts', I don't think it's ghost fire.”Thief Zhi's eyes narrowed." Don't you think it's too coincidental?”
Big Hammer lowered his head and looked at him." You're saying…it was that kid…who did it? But," he looked up at the light again," how, how did he do it?”
That was floating in the sky!
"I have to say, he's really amazing.”"We can't wait any longer!" said Thief Zhi. Although he did not know the method, he must have done it to enter the Imperial Residence. I'll create an opportunity for you…To be honest, this is the first time I feel a little unconfident facing him.”
After he said this, he jumped onto the eaves of a house with a whoosh. After borrowing the force, his body turned into a black shadow and disappeared in a flash. Big Iron Hammer and Gao Jianli looked at each other and followed the direction where Thief Zhi had left.
On the other side of the sky, Jing Yu was wearing a night suit that was convenient for movement. He stretched out his limbs and lay flat on a circular Kongming Lantern with a diameter of about two meters. He was young, and even with the black sword, he was only as heavy as an adult, which matched the carrying capacity of the Kongming Lantern. Although the speed was a little slow, it was approaching the sky above the Imperial Residence.
After a while, he used the Sound of All Creation to sense that the main building was below. He carried the black sword on his back, but his body was as light as a swallow as he jumped up from the top of the Kongming Lantern. He circled to the side for two rounds and came to the edge, landing horizontally on the ground.
In order not to let anyone discover the Kongming Lantern, it was still more than a hundred meters away from the top of the main building. Jing Yu couldn't land unscathed. He was still holding a rope that was connected to the Kongming Lantern. After Jing Yu left, he suddenly lost a hundred pounds. The Kongming Lantern suddenly rose up…and the distance between the two of them quickly widened.
When the rope reached its limit, Jing Yu was only ten meters away from the main building. The inner energy that he had cultivated for three years in his body suddenly increased his lightness skill. At the same time, he borrowed the pulling force from the sky lantern above to help his body slow down for a moment…It could be considered as removing the gravity from the fall. However, the huge Kongming Lantern could not bear the weight and was on the verge of falling.
However, this was also within Jing Yu's calculations. The flames suddenly rose, and in just an instant, it burned it clean.
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