Lin Zhi stared wide-eyed in shock. He had no idea that the Shadow Organization he had joined was from another country, and that it was actually an organization of the Japanese devils.

His face turned pale instantly, and his body trembled slightly, as if he had been crushed by the news.

Turning over and kneeling on the ground, Lin Zhi, his face filled with grief and indignation, kowtowed heavily to Chen Zhennan, admitting his mistakes and deciding to tell Chen Zhennan everything he knew.

"Your Majesty, I...I didn't know they were from Japan, I...I was wrong."

Seeing Lin Zhi's state, Chen Zhennan couldn't help but sigh deeply. Although Lin Zhi's attitude in admitting his mistake was good, if the 33 million taels of silver couldn't be recovered, he would have to give an explanation to the world.

"Lin Zhi, I know you are remorseful, but you should know the consequences if the 33 million taels of silver cannot be recovered."

Lin Zhi understood what Chen Zhennan meant and quickly nodded: "Your Majesty, if the money cannot be recovered, I am willing to atone with my death."

Chen Zhennan nodded slightly, and his expression softened a bit after he hummed in agreement.

"Lin Zhi, what you need to do now is to make amends and tell me where the Shadow Organization is located. We still have time to salvage the situation."

Lin Zhi took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, the Shadow Organization's base in Beirong City is located in the residence of Cao Kedi, the Minister of Personnel."

"Minister of Personnel?"

"yes!"

Chen Zhennan took a deep breath. He was right. There were indeed quite a few officials in the court who had been bribed by the Shadow.

Turning to look at Yan Shiyu beside him, Chen Zhennan hurriedly said, "Surround the Cao residence immediately! Do not allow a single person to escape. Capture everyone, and kill on the spot anyone who dares to resist!"

Yan Shiyu was startled, quickly understanding Chen Zhennan's determination, and nodded in response, "Yes, Your Majesty! I will make the arrangements immediately!"

After saying that, he turned and ran towards the door.

Besides Huaming Palace, Yan Shiyu gathered a hundred team members, all dressed in black and red robes, with serious faces and solemn expressions.

They quickly prepared themselves and, like a well-trained pack of wolves, sped off towards the Cao residence.

At this time, the gates of the Cao residence were tightly closed, and Cao Kedi was sorting out his family's wealth inside.

A hint of smugness lingered on his face, as if he were proud of his intelligence.

"Hurry, hurry, pack all these valuables, we're about to leave this awful place."

His voice carried a hint of urgency as he urged the servants in the mansion to speed up the process.

Just as Cao Kedi was about to finish tidying up, a servant suddenly ran over, panting, and shouted, "Sir, something bad has happened! The main gate is blocked by a group of people dressed in black and red robes, and there are also quite a few men in black outside the back gate."

Cao Kedi's heart sank, and his face instantly turned tense.

Black clothes and a red robe?

Cao Kedi's mind raced, and suddenly he remembered that there was only one team in Beirong City dressed in black and red robes—Chen Zhennan's special forces team.

Thinking of this, Cao Kedi's eyes widened suddenly. Chen Zhennan called the special forces over, probably to raid his house!

"Quickly, move all the valuables to the tunnel in the backyard. Make sure they don't find them!"

The servants were extremely busy, hurriedly packing the valuables into boxes and sending them to the backyard, afraid of wasting time.

Cao Kedi's reaction speed was already very fast, but Yan Shiyu's team would not give him any more time.

Just as he was preparing to hide the last piece of valuables, Yan Shiyu led his men and stormed into the Cao residence.

"Listen up, everyone, don't move!" Yan Shiyu shouted, his tone exuding unquestionable authority.

The special forces members quickly dispersed and searched everywhere like cheetahs, rapidly surrounding the entire mansion.

Cao Kedi's heart tightened, and he cursed inwardly, "That bastard Chen Zhennan, I was just one step away!"

At this tense moment, Cao Kedi suddenly made a snap decision and whispered to the servant beside him, "We can escape through the tunnel in the backyard. Quick, follow me!"

After saying that, Cao Kedi led his men towards the backyard.

However, Yan Shiyu's team had already completely surrounded the backyard.

Just as Cao Kedi was about to reach the backyard, Yan Shiyu's voice rang out again: "Don't even think about escaping! Everyone, stop right there!"

Hearing the sound, Cao Kedi turned around and looked up, seeing Yan Shiyu standing on the wall, his expression cold and his eyes sharp as a hawk, staring straight at him.

"Yan Shiyu, what are you doing here? Why are you making such a fuss? Is something important?" Cao Kedi was on edge, but he tried to remain calm and forced a smile.

Yan Shiyu's lips curled slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "Cao Kedi, from this moment on, the Cao residence is sealed off. No one is allowed to leave! Anyone who dares to resist will be executed on the spot!"

"What are you talking about?" Cao Kedi's brows furrowed instantly, and his voice rose several decibels. "I am the Minister of Personnel. What right do you have to seal up my home? Who gave you this authority?"

"As long as I have the Emperor's order, I dare to seal off even the Heavenly King's house!" Yan Shiyu's voice was as cold as the wind, showing no mercy.

As he spoke, Yan Shiyu pulled out a submachine gun from behind his back, pointed the dark muzzle at Cao Kedi, and warned, "You'd better behave, or you'll pay the price for your ignorance!"

Just then, two servants from the Cao family suddenly rushed out, each drawing a long knife from behind their backs, and pounced on Yan Shiyu's men without hesitation.

Upon seeing the weapons of the two men, Yan Shiyu had already confirmed their identities. He smiled coldly and then pulled the trigger without hesitation.

Gunshots rang out, deafeningly loud.

The two servants fell instantly, like birds struck by lightning, their blood gushing out and staining the once white stone slabs red.

"You...you actually dared! Yan Shiyu, you actually dared to kill someone in my residence!"

Cao Kedi stared wide-eyed at Yan Shiyu with a fierce look.

"I'm just following orders, Minister Cao. If you want to live, you'd better obey." Yan Shiyu replied coldly, his eyes revealing a ruthless determination.

The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became heavy, and the air was filled with the smell of blood.

Cao Kedi gritted his teeth, but seeing the two corpses on the ground, he managed to suppress his anger.

Standing up, Cao Kedi tried to keep his tone calm.

"Yan Shiyu, what exactly did the Emperor send you here for?"

"What are you doing? This is not something you or I can decide. The Emperor's order is the reason." Yan Shiyu's tone was tinged with contempt, as if he were mocking Cao Kedi's ignorance.

Cao Kedi was burning with rage and said angrily, "You killed two members of my Cao family, and I will make you pay the price."

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu couldn't help but laugh, and slowly pointed the muzzle of his submachine gun at Cao Kedi's forehead.

"Price? I, Yan Shiyu, killed two dogs. What price can you expect me to pay?"