King of Hundred Victories Saber-Chapter 633 - 210: Cao Bang Turmoil, Thousand Needle Rain Alley: New Year’s Day Shock (Part 4)
After lunch, Shi Feiyang, "Long Arm Fist" Liao Pei, "Heaven and Earth Saber" Lie Quan, "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen, and Little Scholar Shi Xiong followed the clues and rushed to the embroidery shop at Seven Mile Shantang. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
The sky seemed to be tightly covered by a massive lead-gray curtain, gloomy clouds spreading and stifling to the point where one could hardly breathe.
Fine raindrops, like ox hair or embroidery needles, fell continuously, gently enveloping the entire Seven Mile Shantang in a hazy mist. The embroidery shop under the rain curtain resembled a mysterious maze, exuding an eerie tranquility and strange atmosphere.
As Shi Feiyang and the others stepped into the narrow, claustrophobic rain alley, a strange feeling surged up in their hearts like a tide, and they instantly sensed that something was wrong. The usually bustling embroidery shop, filled with laughter and joy, was now as silent as a dead abyss, only the monotonous "tick-tock" sound of raindrops hitting the bluestone echoed in the quiet space.
Suddenly, a slight "rustle," like ghostly whispers, came from all directions.
Everyone turned their heads alertly to look, only to see three hundred Xiu Niang, as if emerging from the darkness like ghosts, quickly appearing from various concealed corners, surrounding Shi Feiyang and the others. These Xiu Niang wore stern expressions, their eyes revealing icy murderous intent, as if they faced not a group of Jianghu heroes but arch-enemies.
Before the crowd could fully react, the Xiu Niang's sleeves moved slightly.
In an instant, countless Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles shot out like a swarm of hungry bees.
These poisonous needles, accompanied by a sharp, piercing whistle, tore through the rain curtain, aiming at Shi Feiyang and the others. The densely packed needles, under the backdrop of rain curtain, gleamed with a cold light, like a web woven by death, enveloping the crowd overwhelmingly.
Shi Feiyang's Bright Jade Technique instantly protected his body, his breath rapidly circulating within, as if gathering the majestic forces of heaven and earth. Immediately, his palms moved like lightning, performing the "First Light Appearance" move of the Tathagata Divine Palm.
In an instant, his palm emitted a layer of gentle yet extremely hot light, that light resembling a newborn radiant sun, exuding an awe-inspiring power. The palm wind roared out, like a surging tide, forming in front of him an indestructible invisible barrier. Under the impact of this powerful palm force, the needle barrage, sent forth like a swarm of bees, collided with an impregnable wall.
The continuous "puff, puff, puff" sounds echoed, as the needles changed direction, seemingly manipulated by an invisible hand, embedding into the bluestones on both sides. In the blink of an eye, the originally smooth bluestone was covered with densely packed needle-tips, resembling a curled-up porcupine, making one's skin crawl.
Seeing this, the "Xiu Niang" felt something was amiss and quickly flew away to escape.
When the needles fell to the ground, Shi Feiyang and the others looked closely, noticing the needle tips were engraved with the emblem of the Ministry of Works Military Equipment Bureau.
Though the emblem was small, it stood out strikingly in the gloomy atmosphere.
Shi Feiyang furrowed his brow, pondering internally: "How could the emblem of the Ministry of Works Military Equipment Bureau appear on these hidden weapons? Could it really involve Imperial Court forces behind this?" His eyes showed a hint of solemnity, striving to penetrate the dense fog to uncover the truth of the case.
"Long Arm Fist" Liao Pei couldn't help but shout: "Damn it, this is getting stranger! Stuff from the Ministry of Works Military Equipment Bureau is mixed in, seems there's something deep behind this!"
"Heaven and Earth Saber" Lie Quan clenched his saber, sneering, "What to fear! Our Heroic Sakura Association has seen all kinds of storms! Whether it's the Imperial Court or some phantoms and monsters, if they dare provoke us, let's make sure they never return!"
"Iron Palm" Wu Zhong slapped his palm forcefully, making a crisp sound, saying, "In my opinion, there's definitely a big conspiracy behind this. We must quickly sort out the clues and can't let them lead us by the nose!"
Shi Feiyang nodded slightly, saying in a deep voice: "Everyone is right. The situation now is intricate, like an invisible web tightening around us. Every new clue makes the case more puzzling and mysterious. But as people of Jianghu, we can't be afraid. This Jianghu, after all, is full of challenges and the unknown, we must uncover the truth behind this!"
"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen pondered for a moment, then said: "Grand Squad Leader, I think we should start with the Ministry of Works Military Equipment Bureau, see if we can find any clue. Perhaps this hidden force is controlling everything through the Military Equipment Bureau."
Shi Feiyang, his gaze firm, looked at the others: "Alright, then let's investigate the Ministry of Works Military Equipment Bureau. Everyone be cautious, do not alert the enemy. We are navigating this Jianghu with courage and wisdom; this time can't be an exception!"
The crowd nodded firmly, their eyes revealing resolute determination as a confrontation with the mysterious force seemed to be quietly starting.
Shi Feiyang, "Long Arm Fist" Liao Pei, "Heaven and Earth Saber" Lie Quan, "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen, and Little Scholar Shi Xiong followed the clues left by the Thousand Needle Rain Alley, tracing all the way to the Iron Casting Room in the Huqiu Underground Palace.
As soon as they entered the underground palace, a heat wave surged at them like a raging tide.
