Soon after, Xu Yuehuai and his two companions stood on the edge of a remote town, with the familiar and tranquil countryside behind them and a vast and unknown road stretching before them. Their eyes were firm and resolute, as if they carried an unspeakable mission.
However, this tranquility did not last long.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence. The three immediately turned around alertly, only to see a group of men in black emerge from the shadows like ghosts, their eyes cold and their weapons gleaming.
Xu Yuehuai and the other two exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They knew that this battle was now inevitable.
"Your Highness, it seems we've been caught." Tie Xiong's voice was deep and powerful, and he gripped a long sword tightly in his hand, the blade gleaming coldly.
Xu Yuehua nodded, her eyes calm and deep.
"We had anticipated this moment. Prepare for battle."
Yan Qing didn't speak, but his movements were the fastest. He moved with lightning speed, rushing towards the man in black, his short sword flashing rapidly, bringing a chilling light to the scene. His movements were swift and precise; with each swing, a man in black fell.
Xu Yuehuai and Tie Xiong were not idle either. They cooperated perfectly, one attacking and the other defending, forcing the man in black to retreat step by step. Their swordsmanship was superb, and every swing of their swords carried the force of thunder, making it impossible for the man in black to get close.
The battle lasted a long time. Although the number of men in black was large, they were gradually defeated under the combined attack of Xu Yuehuai and his two companions.
"withdraw--!"
Finally, seeing that the situation was not good, the men in black all retreated.
Xu Yuehuai and his two companions did not give chase. They knew that these men in black were only part of a mysterious organization, and the real mastermind was still lurking in the shadows.
"I didn't expect them to discover something was wrong with us. It seems we need to return to the capital as soon as possible," Xu Yuehuai said, and then immediately began packing.
Immediately afterward, Yan Qing and the others also quickened their pace and chose to ride horses to head straight for the capital.
Upon returning to the capital, the three immediately presented the compiled evidence to Emperor Qi Hanlin. Emperor Qi Hanlin sat on the dragon throne, his expression solemn and dignified. He took the evidence and flipped through it page by page, his brow gradually furrowing. After reading all the evidence, a look of shock and anger appeared on his face.
"Such a thing has happened!" Qi Hanlin's voice was deep and powerful. "These mysterious organizations dare to cause trouble right under my nose! They are simply audacious!"
Xu Yuehuai, Tie Xiong, and Yan Qing knelt before the emperor, their eyes resolute and loyal. "Your Majesty," they said, "these mysterious organizations are incredibly powerful. We must take action to eradicate this evil force."
Qi Hanlin nodded, a resolute expression on his face. "You are right. I cannot stand idly by. I will order a full investigation into this mysterious organization and take action to eradicate them!"
Xu Yuehuai and the other two were overjoyed upon hearing this, knowing that the emperor's decision meant that the forces of justice would be supported. They kowtowed deeply and said in unison, "Your Majesty is wise!"
The atmosphere in the capital grew increasingly tense, as if shrouded in a grim gloom. Soldiers patrolled the streets and alleys, and the faces of the people reflected worry and unease.
Xu Yuehuai, Tie Xiong, and Yan Qing, as a special investigation team dispatched by the imperial court, shoulder the important task of uncovering the true face of the mysterious organization. They travel through the streets and alleys of the capital and become the embodiment of justice.
Today, Xu Yuehuai was dressed in a blue robe, her brows furrowed, her expression serious. Her gaze was sharp, constantly alert to any movement around her.
Tie Xiong, clad in iron armor and wielding a long spear, stood firmly beside Xu Yuehuai like an iron tower.
Yan Qing, on the other hand, moved with the agility of a swallow, nimbly weaving through the crowd and gathering various intelligence.
They arrived at the small town on the outskirts of the capital, a former stronghold of a mysterious organization. They then immediately headed to the secluded courtyard they had previously visited, hoping to find traces of that organization.
Unfortunately, the mysterious organization had already vanished, leaving nothing behind in the house. Everything had disappeared in the inferno, leaving only ruins.
Seeing the ruins in front of them, Xu Yuehuai and the others were not surprised.
“The mysterious organization has already left, but they must have left some informants in this town. Let’s investigate slowly,” Xu Yuehuai said to everyone.
Tie Xiong and the others nodded, and then they quickly got to work.
They searched house to house, asking local residents for clues about the mysterious organization.
However, despite their great efforts, they still couldn't find any valuable clues.
One evening, they arrived at an inn, intending to stay there for the night. When the innkeeper saw them, a look of fear appeared on his face.
Xu Yuehuai keenly noticed this. She walked up to the boss and asked gently, "Boss, do you know anything about the mysterious organization?"
The boss hesitated for a moment, looked around, and after confirming that no one else was around, whispered, "My lords, you must be careful. This mysterious organization is very powerful, and I've heard that they have connections with some high-ranking officials in the imperial court. If you offend them, you may be in mortal danger."
Xu Yuehua nodded in gratitude. Her resolve to investigate the mysterious organization only strengthened. She understood that the forces behind this organization were extremely complex, but they could not back down because of that.
In the days that followed, they continued to search for clues throughout the town. They went to every corner and asked everyone they met. However, as time went on, their hearts grew heavier and heavier.
They realized that this mysterious organization seemed to have an extremely tight intelligence network and operational plan. After they discovered the previous stronghold, these people's whereabouts had become even more secretive, and they had not been discovered by them at all.
Xu Yuehuai often stood alone on a high place, overlooking the entire town. Her gaze was deep and firm, as if it could pierce through layers of mist and see the truth on the other side. She knew that they could not give up like this; they had to persevere until they uncovered the true face of the mysterious organization.
Yan Qing weaved through the crowd, his eyes sharp and alert. He constantly gathered information, hoping to find a clue.
Tie Xiong stood firmly beside Xu Yuehuai as always, his eyes filled with trust and support for her. He silently protected Xu Yuehuai and Yan Qing, becoming their strongest backing.
However, as time passed, they still hadn't found any valuable clues. Xu Yuehuai decided to temporarily withdraw his team and return to the Prince's residence with Yan Qing and Tie Xiong to discuss countermeasures with the other officials.
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