Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

"There's not much I can change, but I hope to change some things, like your heart." Zhu Kai answered firmly, "Mr. Mist, put aside your prejudices, and let's work together to eradicate this evil force!"

Mr. Misty was silent for a moment, with struggle and hesitation flashing in his eyes. But soon, he regained his composure and put on that cold expression again. "Zhu Kai, you are too confident. Even if you catch me, you can't stop what has happened."

"Then let's work together to prevent more tragedies from happening." Zhu Kai said, gesturing to the soldiers behind him, signaling them to move forward.

As Zhu Kai's order was issued, the soldiers moved quickly and surrounded Mr. Mist and his men. Although the situation was clear, Mr. Mist did not give up resistance easily, and he launched a fierce confrontation with his followers.

"Master Zhu," Gu Wen leaned close to Zhu Kai's ear and whispered, "What should we do now?"

"We must end this battle as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary casualties." Zhu Kai said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing a firm belief.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides paid a heavy price. But in the end, under Zhu Kai's command, the soldiers relied on their numerical advantage and strict tactical deployment to successfully subdue Mr. Mist and his core members one by one. When the last sound of swords clashing disappeared under the night sky, the whole village returned to a dead silence.

"Mr. Mist, it's all over." Zhu Kai walked forward and slowly placed his hand on the shoulder of the captured Mr. Mist.

Mr. Misty looked up at Zhu Kai, his eyes showing both fatigue and relief. "Maybe you are right, Zhu Kai. I was wrong."

"We all make mistakes. The important thing is that we face them bravely and learn lessons from them." Zhu Kai comforted in a gentle tone.

"Master Zhu," a soldier stepped forward to report, "all the people have been controlled."

"Very good," Zhu Kai nodded, "Take them back for interrogation, and make sure to find out all the crimes of this organization."

The process of questioning was not easy, just as Zhu Kai had expected. Mr. Mist remained silent from beginning to end, as if he was an indestructible rock that would not waver despite wind and rain. Zhu Kai knew that it would be no easy task to pry secrets out of this experienced opponent.

The interrogation room was set up in a makeshift hut. The furnishings were simple and solemn, with only a wooden table and a few benches. A dim oil lamp hung on the wall, and the light flickered, reflecting the deep contours of Mr. Misty's face. He was tied to a chair with his eyes closed, as if he was expressing his resistance in this way.

"Mr. Misty, I know you are a smart man," Zhu Kai said calmly as he stood in front of him, "You must know that it would be more beneficial for you if you are willing to cooperate with us."

Mr. Misty opened his eyes, his gaze was like a torch, but he said nothing. He just looked at Zhu Kai coldly, as if to say, "Don't even think about getting anything from me."

Zhu Kai sighed. He knew that a combination of hard and soft tactics was the most effective strategy. "Who is the person behind you? What kind of promise did he make to make you so loyal?"

Mr. Misty sneered, "Master Zhu, you think too highly of yourself. Why should I tell you?"

"Because," Zhu Kai took a step closer, "I don't want you to be the next victim. Have you ever thought that if the person behind the scenes is really that powerful, why doesn't he come out in person?"

Mr. Misty's eyes moved slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Maybe he has his reasons."

"Reason? Or fear?" Zhu Kai pressed on, "If he is a true hero, why would he hide his head and show his tail?"

"You will never understand." Mr. Mist's voice was low, with a barely perceptible tremor.

Zhu Kai was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I can give you a chance, a chance to choose again. As long as you tell us the truth, I can guarantee your safety."

"Safe?" Mr. Mist sneered, "Is there any place in this world that is truly safe?"

"Yes," Zhu Kai answered firmly, "As long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

"You will never win." Mr. Mist's voice was filled with despair. "He has set up a dragnet. No one can escape."

"That's because you haven't seen the real power yet." Zhu Kai's eyes lit up with a flame, "Mr. Mist, are you willing to join us in revealing the truth of this world?"

"Master Zhu," Mr. Misty finally spoke, "you are too naive. Do you think you can change my mind with a few empty words?"

"It's not empty words, it's belief." Zhu Kai's voice was full of power. "I believe that everyone has a good side in their heart. As long as they are given the right guidance, anyone can become a hero."

"Hero?" Mr. Mist's expression became complicated. "I never thought about becoming a hero. I just want to live an ordinary life."

"Then you still have a chance now." Zhu Kai stretched out his hand, "Come with me, let us uncover the mystery of all this together."

Mr. Misty looked at Zhu Kai's outstretched hand, with struggle and hesitation in his eyes. Finally, he slowly raised his head and his eyes met Zhu Kai's, as if he was making the final decision.

"Master Zhu," Mr. Misty's voice trembled, "I don't know if this is the right thing to do, but I'm willing to try."

"That's right." Zhu Kai smiled, "Together, nothing is impossible for us."

"Master Zhu," Mr. Misty asked in a low voice, "what should we do next?"

"First, we need to understand who exactly 'he' you're talking about." Zhu Kai said seriously, "Then, we will formulate a plan to ensure that everyone can reveal the truth safely."

"I will tell you everything I know." Mr. Mist's voice was weak but full of determination. "I hope it's not too late."

Zhu Kai nodded and turned to the door. "Gu Wen," he called, "please prepare your notes. We are about to begin the interrogation."

Mr. Misty suddenly burst into laughter.

"You are too naive, you want to get information from me? Are you qualified?" Zhu Kai stood outside the interrogation room, holding the cold wooden door frame, his heart was in turmoil. He knew that although this move could have an immediate effect, it also meant forcing Mr. Misty into a desperate situation. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner anxiety, then turned around and ordered the guards waiting on the side: "Go, invite Mr. Misty's family to come."

The guard took the order and left, leaving Zhu Kai alone to ponder. He knew that although this method was helpless, it was the only feasible method at present. He couldn't help but recall Mr. Mist's firm eyes and the words "You will never win". Zhu Kai thought to himself, was he really too confident?

Soon, the guards brought Mr. Misty's wife and daughter into the interrogation room. Both of them looked terrified, and were obviously unprepared for the situation they were in. The moment Mr. Misty saw his wife and daughter, his expression, which was as hard as iron, collapsed instantly, and his eyes revealed pain and despair that could not be concealed.

"How could you do this!" Mr. Mist roared, his voice trembling with excitement, "They have nothing to do with this!"

"Mr. Misty," Zhu Kai said with a hint of regret in his tone, "This is not what I want, but for the sake of the overall situation, I have no choice."

Mr. Misty's wife stepped forward, her eyes showing both worry for her husband and confusion about the situation. "Master, what happened? Why are we here?"

The daughter tightly grasped the corner of her mother's clothes and cried softly: "Mom, I'm scared..."

Zhu Kai shook his head gently. He walked up to Mr. Misty, his eyes gentle but dignified. "Mr. Misty, you are a responsible person. I believe you don't want to see your family implicated. As long as you are willing to tell the name of the mastermind behind this, everything can stop."

"Shut up!" Mr. Mist roared, but his voice was no longer as firm as before.

"Father," the little girl raised her head and looked at Mr. Misty with tears in her eyes, "Why did you let them catch us?"

This sentence was like a sharp knife, piercing Mr. Misty's heart. He lowered his head, not daring to look his daughter in the eye. At this moment, all his persistence vanished. He knew that he could not let his innocent family suffer any more.

"Okay, I say!" Mr. Mist's voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth, "But you must ensure their safety."

Zhu Kai nodded, "Of course. I, Zhu Kai, promise you that as long as you tell the truth, you and your family will be properly resettled."

Mr. Misty sighed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He began to recount how he was used by the man behind the scenes and how he was involved in a conspiracy from which he could not escape. He spoke in a disjointed manner, pausing from time to time, as if he was recalling some memories that he did not want to touch upon.

"What's the name of that person behind the scenes?" Zhu Kai asked.

"He...he calls himself 'Anonymous'," Mr. Misty's voice gradually faded away, "but I know that this is just one of his many disguises."

"Anonymous?" Zhu Kai frowned, "Have you ever seen him? Or do you know some of his characteristics?"

"I've met him a few times," Mr. Misty recalled. "He always wore a mask and black clothes, and had almost no features to speak of. But he had a habit of giving me a jade pendant as a token of love every time we met."

"Jade pendant?" Zhu Kai keenly caught this point, "Can you describe what the jade pendant looks like?"

Mr. Misty nodded and began to describe the unique features of the jade pendant. As Zhu Kai listened, he imagined the image of the mysterious person in his mind. He realized that this so-called "Anonymous" was far more dangerous than they had imagined.

"Mr. Misty," Zhu Kai said, "Thank you for the information you provided. We will do our best to protect your family and find out the mastermind as soon as possible."

Mr. Misty raised his head, his eyes gleaming with gratitude. "Thank you..."

Zhu Kai patted his shoulder, then turned to the guards: "Send them back and make sure they are safe."

The guards took the order and left, leaving Zhu Kai and Mr. Misty alone. At this moment, Zhu Kai's heart was filled with mixed emotions - both anticipation for victory and feelings about the fragility of human nature. He knew that this struggle was far from over, but at least they had taken a big step forward.

"Mr. Misty," Zhu Kai said softly, "You made the right choice. Trust me, everything will be fine."

Zhu Kai knew that if he wanted to completely dismantle the organization hidden in the dark, his own strength was far from enough. He needed Mr. Mist to provide intelligence from the inside, just like a nightingale, shuttling between the dense forests under the cover of night to guide the hunters. So he decided to make a careful plan to let Mr. Mist escape and become his secret informant.

In the corner of the interrogation room, Zhu Kai lowered his voice and discussed every detail of the escape with Mr. Misty. There was a flash of hesitation in Mr. Misty's eyes, but more of an uncertainty about the future. His family had been sent to a safe place, and now he was the only one left, facing an unknown fate.

"Mr. Misty," Zhu Kai said softly, "I have already arranged that you will be secretly transferred out at three o'clock tonight. From then on, you will be our eyes and ears."

Mr. Misty frowned, as if thinking about something. "Sir, how can I ensure my own safety? If I am discovered, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhu Kai understood his concerns and nodded, "I will give you an ID with my autograph and seal on it. If you encounter an emergency, you can use it to prove your identity."

"Sir," Mr. Mist interrupted him, "this is too risky. If it falls into the hands of the enemy, wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?"

Zhu Kai smiled and said, "So I want you to hide it in a place only you know, and don't use it easily unless it is absolutely necessary."

"Then how can I contact you?" Mr. Mist asked.

"We will arrange a middleman," Zhu Kai explained, "He will contact you regularly, and you just need to tell him the information."

Mr. Misty nodded, but was still obviously a little worried. "What if I fail?"

Zhu Kai patted his shoulder, his tone gentle but powerful: "You will not fail. I believe in you, because you are a man who will do anything for your family. And this sense of responsibility is your most precious weapon."

As night fell, the moon hung high in the sky, casting a silver glow on the earth. According to the plan, Mr. Misty was quietly taken out of the prison, like an eagle that had just broken free from its shackles and returned to the vast sky. Zhu Kai stood in the shadows, watching him leave, feeling a little reluctant but also full of expectations.

"Sir," a guard asked in a low voice, "is everything going according to plan?" (End of this chapter)