"Master, those two are Northern Di people who infiltrated the caravan and came here specifically to attend the Blissful Gathering, but no matter how we interrogated them, they wouldn't say what they were looking for!" Ming Shu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "What should we do now?"
Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes: "How will they enter the altar the day after tomorrow?"
“They each spent a thousand taels of silver to buy the altar access tokens from the temple keeper of the Jingkou City God Temple. These are the tokens!” Ming Shu handed him two black tokens.
Xiao Yuan glanced at the small amount of bloodstains on the token and frowned, saying, "These two Northern Di people are quite stubborn."
Ming Shu said, "This Paradise Society has disappeared for nearly twenty years. Why would it suddenly appear in Zhenjiang? Could it be related to that old scoundrel Zheng Baizhong?"
Xiao Yuan sneered, "Whether it matters or not, we'll find out by throwing these two to him for interrogation!"
"You mean..."
"Arrange for two men to take these two Northern Di people to the Zhenjiang Prefectural Government Office so that Zheng Baizhong can interrogate them in person. Report back on any developments."
Ming Shu said, "Yes!"
"Let's go back to the inn first. The day after tomorrow, you will come with me to the Blissful Gathering!" A dark look appeared in Xiao Yuan's deep eyes.
Ming Shu glanced at his master and saw that his eyes were filled with gloom, so he sighed inwardly.
Su Xuerong was trapped in a wooden cage covered with burlap. She felt as if all her strength had been drained away. Apart from being able to open her eyes, she couldn't even lift a finger.
For two whole days she had not eaten or drunk anything, her stomach was growling with hunger, and her whole body was as limp as a freshly cooked soup dumpling.
She also heard a woman's low sobbing not far away; she wasn't the only one imprisoned in this cave.
Su Xuerong tried hard to regain her strength, but found that she didn't even have the strength to bite her tongue.
A clanging sound of iron chains came from not far away, followed by a flurry of footsteps entering the cave.
"Send the cages out in this order... Remember, leave the vermilion cage for last!" a voice rang out.
Su Xuerong recognized the voice as that of one of the minor leaders who had captured her that day.
And the vermilion cage is probably where she is.
Su Xuerong remained calm and waited patiently.
As long as she doesn't fall into Xu Wanjing's hands, she should still have a chance to escape.
A moment later, she heard the sound of a cage being pushed out, accompanied by the weak, low sobs of a woman.
At the same time, the other side of the cave was already filled with people from all directions.
Two men with full beards and a Central Asian appearance were particularly eye-catching.
Ming Shu, feeling the stares from those around him, couldn't help but whisper, "Master, have you noticed? These people... are almost all notorious bandits!"
Xiao Yuan's eyes had already taken in the entire scene below the cave.
He simply wouldn't believe that Zheng Baizhong wasn't involved.
The huge cave housed thousands of people. Even if Zheng Baizhong was dull-witted, he could still sense something was amiss with so many criminals gathered together.
Xiao Yuan even suspected that Zheng Baizhong was the master of the Blissful Altar!
Huge torches, as thick as a child's arm, burned on the surrounding stone walls, illuminating the entire cave.
A large wooden platform was built directly in front of the cave. A huge golden swastika symbol was hanging on the stone wall behind the platform, and two rows of people dressed in white robes and with their faces covered were kneeling beside it.
These people were kneeling and worshipping devoutly before the swastika symbol, chanting strange scriptures.
Those standing below the stage were growing increasingly impatient. A burly man with a fierce face immediately roared, "I spent over a thousand taels of silver to come here to bid for treasures! Stop playing tricks on me..."
Before the words were finished, a white shadow darted out from above the wooden platform like lightning. A flash of cold light appeared, and the big man's eyes widened, but his head rolled off his shoulder and onto the ground!
Blood splattered everywhere in an instant, startling those nearby who scattered and screamed.
A tall, handsome young man in white robes slowly sheathed his long sword, but his eyes, filled with murderous intent, swept around the room.
Seeing the fierce look in that man's eyes, everyone couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Everyone who comes here is a criminal, has a murder case on their hands, and is used to seeing murder.
But this seemingly young man was incredibly skilled, severing a person's neck with a single sword strike without showing any expression on his face.
The scene was chilling, and everyone became wary.
A deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out from above the wooden platform: "The Altar Master has arrived!"
The two rows of white-robed people who were kneeling immediately stood up, stretched out their arms towards the sky, looked devout, and continued to chant something softly.
A dazzling golden light suddenly appeared above everyone's heads, accompanied by an ethereal singing voice, and a figure slowly descended from the sky.
Her robes fluttered, her black hair danced, and celestial music filled the air.
When everyone saw that stunningly beautiful figure, they were all stunned.
Xiao Yuan frowned.
The Blissful Altar Master, whom he had waited twenty years for to reappear in the world, turned out to be a young and beautiful woman!
The woman was dressed in a snow-white, soft silk robe, and her graceful figure danced through the air, creating a series of exquisite silhouettes.
As she slowly descended onto the wooden platform, the spectators below were already drooling, their eyes glued to her semi-transparent silk robe.
The woman didn't seem to care about the unrestrained gazes directed at her. Instead, she smiled and looked around, giving a seductive look to those below.
"Greetings, Master!"
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