Qin Qianlu handed over the photo in her hand and said seriously, "Take this portrait to Xuanling and have her look for it in the portrait."
Xuan Ying took the photo with both hands, and a mysterious person wearing a silver mask came into view.
The mask exuded a cold aura, as if one could feel a chill even through the paper.
He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Master, why not prepare a few more? They might come in handy."
Qin Qianluo nodded slightly and asked Feng Qingyun to print a few more copies. A moment later, she handed the photos that appeared in her hand to Xuan Ying.
Xuan Ying neatly stacked them and carefully tucked them into her bosom.
Then, he turned and strode away, his steps light and steady.
After stepping out the door, he vanished into the night like a shooting star streaking across the night sky.
Xuan Ying first quietly went to Prime Minister Qin's study, placed a photograph in a conspicuous place in the study, and then turned and left.
Then, he quietly arrived at the palace, which was heavily guarded, with the sound of patrolling guards' footsteps rising and falling.
Xuan Ying, like a nimble raccoon, moved nimbly between rooftops and walls, skillfully avoiding the guards, and arrived at the emperor's bedroom.
Seizing the opportune moment, during the change of guards, he leaped into the imperial study and gently placed another photograph on the emperor's desk.
The officials in the capital who sent people to search also saw the photo with Yingyi printed on it the next day, and they memorized the mysterious man's appearance.
In an instant, all forces in the capital came out in full force, and the streets and alleys were filled with searchers, creating a lively and bustling scene.
The officers and soldiers, dressed in uniform and carrying portraits, carefully checked each household.
Their eyes were sharp, leaving no corner unchecked, even the most hidden alleys and dilapidated houses were thoroughly searched by them.
However, several days passed, and the search operation yielded nothing, like looking for a needle in a haystack.
It turned out that after severely injuring Dark Moon, Shadow One vanished as if he had disappeared into the world, hiding in the extremely secluded secret chamber of the Linglong Pavilion, and never showed up again.
During the search, the group did not overlook Linglong Pavilion. While Linglong Pavilion appeared to be just an ordinary brothel on the outside, it concealed a hidden secret within.
The interior of the pavilion is ingeniously designed, with numerous mechanisms and traps, and every corner may conceal a deadly trap.
The searchers searched the brothel thoroughly, but were unable to find the entrance to the secret room.
The shadow guards who were lurking in the shadows and constantly monitoring Linglong Pavilion did not detect any unusual activity.
They kept watch day and night, keeping a close eye on every move of Linglong Pavilion, but they didn't even catch a glimpse of it.
Although no trace of Shadow One was found, the large-scale search operation was not without its gains.
The officers and soldiers unexpectedly captured many petty thieves who usually caused trouble in the capital, as well as those despicable flower thieves.
These petty thieves usually steal chickens and dogs on the streets and alleys, and the people dare not speak out against them. The flower thieves are even more despicable, causing women in the capital to live in fear and unease.
Now that they have all been captured, the people are applauding, and the security situation in the capital has been temporarily improved as a result.
When the news arrived that Shadow One had successfully and severely injured Dark Moon, Qi Meng's heart was filled with complex emotions.
Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound. Beneath her seemingly calm surface, her eyes gleamed with an undisguised wariness and calculation.
The woman who suddenly appeared beside Qin Qianluo was like a boulder blocking her plans, bringing her an unprecedented sense of threat.
She was well aware of Qin Qianluo's methods and abilities, and now that there was another mysterious woman of unknown origin by her side, every move she made could put her in danger.
Therefore, she dared not act rashly as before and directly approached Qin Qianluo.
He could only suppress his eagerness, patiently lie low in the shadows, and wait for the perfect opportunity when the time, place, and people were all in his favor.
At this moment, she was in the hidden secret room of the Linglong Pavilion.
The entrance to the secret room is extremely well hidden, cleverly concealed behind a moss-covered wall. It is surrounded by numerous traps and mechanisms, and a moment's carelessness could trigger a deadly snare.
The room was dimly lit, with a few flickering candles casting a faint glow in the corner, barely illuminating the small space, which was filled with an old and oppressive atmosphere.
She stood quietly to one side, her long black robe trailing on the ground, like a ghost in the dark night.
Her gaze was fixed on a beautifully sculpted little girl who was undergoing rigorous training.
The little girl was petite with slender limbs, yet she exuded a gloomy aura that seemed out of place for her age.
Her face turned bright red, and she performed every movement meticulously.
Although her clothes were soaked with sweat, and large beads of sweat kept sliding down her tender cheeks and dripping onto the cold ground, she dared not slack off in the slightest.
Qi Meng looked at the little girl, a sickly smile appearing beneath her jade mask.
That smile was twisted and eerie, like a demon crawling out of the abyss.
This smile reveals both an absolute desire to control the little girl and a longing for the painful past.
She brought this little girl from Qingli Kingdom, a journey of thousands of miles. Along the way, she went to great lengths to evade countless prying eyes before finally bringing the little girl here.
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