King of Hundred Victories Saber-Chapter 559 - 189: Suspense Arc – Crisis in the Cellar Snake Cave after the Weaving Machine Killing Formation (Part 3)
The crowd nodded one after another, their eyes reflecting determination.
Returning to the Shi Mansion, it was brightly lit.
Shi Feiyang spread the blueprint on the table in the main hall. The "Flying Eagle Detective," Xie Wen, leaned in to carefully examine the texture and drawing style of the blueprint and said, "This blueprint has unique material, likely used only by the Siamese Royal Family. Perhaps we can start with the Siamese merchants in Suzhou City to see if similar blueprints have been leaked."
Shi Feiyang nodded in agreement, then turned to "Centipede" Gongsun Ren and instructed, "Brother Gongsun, quickly take some men and secretly investigate the Siamese merchants in the city. Pay attention to any clues related to the blueprint or Japanese ninjas."
Gongsun Ren accepted the order and hurriedly departed.
Yili’s beautiful eyes flickered with thought as she proposed, "Husband, since Japanese ninjas are involved, perhaps we should start with those sects on the Jianghu that have dealings with Japan. I heard that the ’Sea Sand Gang’ often trades with Japanese rangers and might know some inside information."
Shi Feiyang nodded, looking towards Qi Meizhen: "Meizhen, you are skilled in martial arts and act decisively. Take some elites and accompany Yili to probe the Sea Sand Gang for information, but proceed with utmost caution."
Qi Meizhen eagerly rubbed her fists: "Rest assured, husband, I will not fail the mission!"
Bai Zhi spoke softly, "Husband, I have extensive connections in the field of medicine. Perhaps we can find a breakthrough from the pharmacological aspects. Japanese ninjas are adept at using poisons; maybe we can discover poison clues related to the case."
Shi Feiyang held Bai Zhi’s hand tenderly and said, "Thank you for your efforts, Bai Zhi. If needed, feel free to utilize the resources of the Heroic Sakura Association." With that, he turned his gaze to Xie Wen.
Xie Wen understood and turned away, instructing the heroes of the Heroic Sakura Association to be ready for combat at any time.
As for Shi Feiyang himself, he planned to visit the old generation of Jianghu people in Suzhou City. "I am going to visit the ’Jiangnan Bai Xiaosheng,’ Mr. Zhao. He is knowledgeable and may know the movements of the Siam Elephant Soldiers in the Central Plains and the complex forces behind this," Shi Feiyang said with a determined gaze to "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, as if he was unraveling this mystery layer by layer.
A few days later, various actions began producing results.
Gongsun Ren sent back a secret report that a Siamese spice shop owner in the city was behaving oddly, frequently meeting with strangers in black recently, and had similar scrolls as the blueprint hidden in the shop.
Yili and Qi Meizhen, after some maneuvering within the Sea Sand Gang, learned that recently, Japanese ninjas were purchasing intelligence about the Central Plains’ defenses at a high price.
Bai Zhi also had some findings.
She heard from an herbalist that he once encountered a mysterious person carrying strange poisons in the deep mountains, with poison characteristics similar to those commonly used by Japanese ninjas. Shi Feiyang learned from Mr. Zhao that Siam Elephant Soldiers had clashed with the Ming Army at the border, with a mysterious force seemingly pushing from behind, attempting to disrupt the situation in the Central Plains. Everyone gathered again at the Shi Mansion to consolidate the clues from all sides.
Shi Feiyang, eyes sharp as an eagle, analyzed, "It seems that the forces behind this are trying to use the Siam Elephant Soldiers to stir up warfare in the Central Plains, while the Japanese ninjas are responsible for gathering intelligence and eliminating obstacles. We must expose the conspiracy and prevent the outbreak of the war before they act."
Next, Shi Feiyang decided to ally with various major martial arts sects in Jiangnan to jointly combat this evil force.
He widely sent out hero invitations, summoning leaders from various sects to the Shi Mansion to discuss countermeasures.
In the grand hall of the vast Shi Mansion, the leaders of various sects sat in a circle, the atmosphere heavy.
Shi Feiyang elaborated on the case details and the conspiracy behind it, and everyone expressed their willingness to join hands against the enemy.
They formulated a meticulous plan to continue in-depth investigations into the headquarters and action plans of the mysterious force.
Shi Feiyang, along with Yili, Qi Meizhen, Bai Zhi, and others, personally led the elite of the Heroic Sakura Association, following the clues deep into enemy territory, preparing for a thrilling showdown with the mysterious force, striving to completely shatter the conspiracy.
In late autumn, Suzhou Prefecture, the cold wind was like the edge of a sharp blade, unhesitatingly sweeping through the streets and alleys, carrying a bone-chilling cold that seemed to drive away all warmth in the world.
In the sky, lead-gray clouds hung oppressively low, seemingly within reach, casting a heavy and dreary haze over this city of Jiangnan, known for its gentle beauty.
The leaves of the plane trees by the roadside trembled in the fierce wind, emitting a rustling lament as if lamenting the harshness of this murderous autumn atmosphere.
Occasionally, a few withered yellow leaves, unable to withstand the ravages of the cold wind, broke free from the branches, spiraling leisurely in the air before slowly drifting down, like butterflies struggling to their last, desperately fighting against their fate.
Guided by the clues, Shi Feiyang, Yili, Qi Meizhen, Bai Zhi, and others rushed anxiously without rest towards the underground ice cellar of Cao Bang. They knew well that rescuing the imprisoned Siamese craftsmen was a crucial step in unraveling the tangled web of this conspiracy.
As they arrived at the entrance of Cao Bang’s underground ice cellar, a powerful and bone-chilling cold surged towards them, blending with the howling wind from the outside, causing them all to shiver involuntarily.
Outside the ice cellar, a thick layer of frost had formed on the walls, flickering with an eerie and chilling light under the dim and pale glow, silently warning the intruders.
At the entrance, a few lanterns swayed violently in the wind, their dim light flickering on and off, casting shadows on the ground that twisted and deformed, elongating and shortening like countless demons hidden in the darkness, eagerly stretching their claws.
Carrying caution in their hearts, everyone stepped cautiously into the ice cellar.
The ice underfoot was as smooth as a polished bronze mirror; every step made a crisp, pleasant sound, yet it felt particularly abrupt in this silent space. Inside the ice cellar, huge ice bricks were stacked layer upon layer, resembling a cold labyrinth or a series of sturdy cages, exuding an aura that chilled to the bone.
