Under the moon, there is blood.
The twelve Qing Guards cut the Gordian knot quickly, killing or capturing the enemies ambushing in the ruined temple like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
Mu Jiling looked into the formation with a gloomy face. She did not stop Lu Bei and Hu San from continuing to kill. She was so upset that she even had an urge to join in.
Exposed!
As Fox Er's mortal enemy, the Imperial Tutor is extremely talented and is a man of great strategy. The disciple she trained wouldn't be too stupid.
Mu Jiling knew at a glance that there was a traitor in Yuezhou Xuanyinsi. The specific plan was already on the enemy's table before the mission was carried out.
More likely, the wanted list has also been leaked.
As a purple guard of the Xuanyin Division specializing in intelligence and the highest executor of this mission, one can imagine how she feels at this moment.
"Sir, the results of the investigation are out. They are all fugitives on the Yuezhou bounty list."
A green guard reported cautiously: "The cultivator who presided over the formation is named Wang Lang, with the cultivation level of Baodan Realm, and a local Cangqian Sect abandoned disciple. According to him, he was bribed by someone with a large sum of money, and he didn't know that the target of his ambush was the Xuanyin Division. The rest of the people also..."
"I don't want to hear any nonsense. Cut off their heads and send them to Cang Qian Sect. Within three days, I want an explanation from Cang Qian Sect." Mu Jiling said expressionlessly.
"Yes, sir."
Qing Wei took the order and left. With a wave of his hand, a large number of heads fell to the ground.
Snap!!
The formation broke, and a thick bloody aura drifted out.
Under the cold white moonlight, two figures stood in a pool of blood, surrounded by bloody murderous intent, which made the Qingweis frown.
The people in the Xuanyin Division do not hesitate to kill. The Qingwei present all have undercover experience and have been on the edge of a knife for many years. Killing is commonplace for them, and they will not even frown when they stab themselves a few times.
But the murderous aura is so strong...
Not to mention that the people in Ningzhou are simple and honest, and my colleagues live a comfortable life, so how come these two killers appeared
Fox San looked at Mu Jiling who was standing with his shoulders folded, then looked at the other Green Guards and the heads on the ground. He thought for a moment and his face darkened.
The people who ambushed him had other backgrounds and had nothing to do with Mu Jiling.
To be precise, Mu Jiling did plan to ambush him, but he was a step too slow and was beaten to it by others.
He has no enemies in Yuezhou. Even if he did, they would not act so quickly, let alone accurately grasp his entry route.
Obviously, this action was exposed.
The question is, how much has been exposed
Mu Jiling was not clear about the deeper meaning behind this action, but Hu San knew it very well. He was afraid that the plan to clip the wings would be known by the Iron Sword Alliance, and that he would fail and be clamped down instead.
If that were the case, it would be a lot of fun.
"Humph, in broad daylight, a bunch of petty thieves dared to slaughter innocent people in front of me, Ding. They really don't know how to write the word death."
Lu Bei stepped on the Five Elements Wheel, and water vapor swirled up, washing away the blood on his hands and feet. Then, with a straight knife in his hand, he walked towards the Green Guards with a grim smile.
One Xiantian + twelve Baodan, so much experience, it would be a sin not to brush it.
"Don't make trouble, we are one family."
"How is that possible? They are clearly bandits."
"Yuezhou is a bit chaotic, so it's normal to work two jobs to supplement the family income."
Hu San grabbed Lu Bei who was eager to try, pointed at Mu Jiling who had a cold face, and conspired loudly: "See, that is the wise and brave Mu Ziwei. Our route has been exposed, which means there is a traitor under her. Look at her bitter face, dry and as if everyone owes her money. Maybe she is upset. Let's be honest and don't add fuel to the fire, otherwise she will be very cunning and find any excuse to kill us."
Mu Jiling: “…”
Yes, that’s exactly what I meant.
"What, this beauty is actually Mu Ziwei?!"
Lu Bei was horrified, and looked at Mu Jiling, saying in disbelief: "Brother, didn't you say that Mu Ziweibing had a flat face, a big nose and a big mouth, a thick waist, short legs and no neck? This is not right, this is clearly a little fairy, the kind that is hard to find even in heaven!"
Mu Jiling: “…”
The look he gave Lu Bei became much softer, and all the murderous intent was focused on Fox Three.
"Did I say that?"
Fox Three's eyelids jumped, and he tried to signal with his eyes: "Brother, think about it again, don't accuse a good person. I have never said a bad word about Mu Ziwei, not a single word."
"Impossible. My mother said that I have been honest since I was a child. One is one and two is two. I have never told a lie since I was a child."
Lu Bei looked honest and confessed, "Not only did you say it, you also sang a song for me. Every time I moved, you hit me. The lyrics always rhymed."
Fox Three: ...
We said we were good brothers and we should work together, so why do you let me bear everything alone
Sensing Mu Jiling's murderous gaze, Hu San didn't know whether he was being tricked or not. He smiled coldly and said, "Second brother, since you mentioned our mother, I have to add a sentence..."
At this point, Fox Three hooked Lu Bei's shoulder and raised his eyebrows at Mu Jiling, saying, "What are you looking at? Put away your lecherous eyes. I'm not afraid to tell you that my second brother, Fox Four, is my mother's adopted son, and we are connected even if we break bones. Today, we brothers will advance and retreat together, so feel free to use any tricks you have. If I frown, my second brother will not be a man."
Lu Bei: …
You don’t have any spirit of sacrifice, are you worthy of being the big brother
Also, what the hell is Fox Four? When did he get such a nickname
Mu Jiling: “…”
He swept his cold eyes over the birds of a feather and understood what was happening. No wonder he felt that Lu Bei was so annoying when he first saw him. It turned out that he was Fox Three's brother.
This information is very important and must be sent back to the capital so that our master can know it.
"Sir, the head has been tied up."
"Collect the troops and return to camp."
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Yuyang County.
Xuanyinsi Yamen.
The court is divided into civil and military. The Xuanyin Division is the emperor's personal guard and belongs to the military officer system. Due to the special functions of the military and political intelligence agencies, the military camps are shaped like yamen and are stationed far away from the local garrison.
Lu Bei and Hu San squatted outside the door, basking in the sun while eavesdropping on Mu Jiling's thunderous roar inside the house.
With a bang.
A green guard flew backwards, lowered his head and spit out blood. Then a table flew out and launched a second attack. The green guard grunted twice and died on the spot, leaving only one hand in the air grabbing in vain.
The soldiers around were not surprised. Several of them came running over. Two of them dragged Qingwei away, and the rest moved the long table back into the house so that Mu Jiling could continue throwing.
"Hiss, hiss—" x2
“How terrible!”
"That's right!"
The two brothers looked at each other, both with disgust on their faces.
"Second brother, you are so dishonest. We agreed to share the hardship, but you gave in before the other party even started to exert any strength."
"Brother, you are confused!"
Lu Bei was heartbroken: "I thought that only by preparing for both the open and the covert can I win, so I said good things against my conscience. I never thought that just when I had the possibility of infiltrating the enemy's rear, you sold me out. Now we are both in the open, and even a smart man like me can't save the situation."
The words sounded better than the songs, but Fox Three didn't believe it at all. He sneered, "Forget it, you are just attracted by her good looks and lust for her body. You are a lowly person."
"You are not greedy, you are a eunuch."
"Two foxes outside the door, get in here!!"
Hearing the roar of thunder in his ears, Fox San picked out the non-existent earwax and gave Lu Bei a wink. The two of them lowered their heads and walked into the house obediently.
As soon as they entered the room, the Qing guards lowered their heads and retreated.
As soon as the door was closed, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn with two men and one woman inside.
Mu Jiling waved his hand and slapped the map on the table. He drew several crosses with a red pen around the perimeter of Yuyang County. Only the site of yesterday's ruined temple was circled.
Thinking about how annoying the two were, he added a cross in the circle and sighed with regret: "God is really blind. Those who should have died didn't die, and those who shouldn't have died, none of them survived."
"Good people don't live long. This only shows that as the Qingwei of Xuanyin Division, they are too upright!"
"The evil has lasted for thousands of years. Fortunately, I followed my elder brother last night and he saved me. Otherwise, with a kind heart like me, I would have been killed last night."
"Second brother, you are too modest. It is obvious that I am taking advantage of you."
"Brother, you are so polite..."
"… "
Mu Jiling closed her eyes because of a headache, and she only felt thousands of ducks quacking in her ears. If this operation had not been leaked and there was no one around her who could be trusted, she would never have called Hu San and Lu Bei in to discuss the matter alone.
Last night's ambush on Fox Three failed, and Mu Jiling was shocked to realize that the information had been leaked. Without saying a word, he led his men back to the camp.
Today, one piece of bad news after another came. All the recruited young guards died on the way to Yuyang County. The scene was cleaned up professionally without leaving any clues.
It goes without saying that there are traitors in the Xuanyinsi headquarters in Yuyang County, and there is more than one.
At this point, no matter how dissatisfied Mu Ji Ling was, she could only discuss it with Hu San and Lu Bei. No matter how much she hated him, she was not a woman who didn't know right from wrong. Others might have the motive and possibility to betray, but Hu Er's son certainly wouldn't.
"This is the situation. Tell me what tricks you two have up your sleeve."
"In my humble opinion, Lord Ziwei is not strict in managing his subordinates and is seriously derelict in his duty. He should be executed according to the law."
Hu San said with a serious face, "But Master Ziwei has been working hard for the court for many years. Even if he has no merit, he has worked hard. There is no need to behead him. Just suspend him from his post and send him to the Jiaofang to learn acrobatics and folk music. He can serve ten years and then be recalled."
"Brother, what you said is very true."
Lu Bei touched his chin and felt that there was something he could do.
Mu Jiling's forehead was throbbing with veins. She exerted a little force on the table, causing a large crack to appear. She gritted her teeth and said, "I will be demoted to a courtesan, and you two can't escape! Especially you, Hu San. If you send your pretty face to the music school, you will be much more popular than me."
"Master Ziwei is absolutely right."
Lu Bei touched his chin and felt that there was something he could do.
"What does it have to do with me? I just arrived in Yuezhou last night and I haven't even sat down yet." Fox San sneered, just waiting to see Mu Jiling make a fool of himself.
To be honest, he thought that the ugly girl had become a little beauty, which was barely worth seeing. If she was really sent to the music school, he would definitely take care of Mu Jiling's business every day for the sake of their past relationship, and would make her the top star even if he spent all his family wealth.
Get a card and keep her for ten years.
"Enough of the nonsense. Here's the latest intelligence. The biggest fish on the list is going out of town to hunt tomorrow. I suspect he got wind of it and is planning to escape. We need two reliable undercover Qingwei agents."
Mu Jiling pointed at Lu Bei and Hu San and said, "Don't look at me. There's no one else here but you two. Tomorrow, dress up as dancers, the sexiest kind. Find a chance to bring the person back alive."