Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little bit every day

Seeing this, the middle-aged man quickly bowed his hands and saluted, his tone full of sincerity: "Thank you, Grandmaster Fang, for trusting me. I will definitely not disappoint your expectations. Next, I will continue to collect information about the Champion Hou and the Empress of Wei. Once I will notify you immediately if there is any new news.”

Fang Yue nodded slightly, already thinking about it. He knows that in this turbulent moment, having information is crucial. One more ally means more strength and a better chance of winning.

"Okay, how do you and I contact you?" Fang Yue asked. He needed a reliable contact method so that he could obtain information at any time.

The middle-aged man smiled slightly, took out an exquisite jade pendant from his arms, and handed it to Fang Yue: "This is my message. You only need to carry it with you. If there is urgent information, I will contact you through a special method." You contact.”

Fang Yue took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, feeling the subtle aura contained in it. It was obviously an extraordinary messenger. He nodded and put the jade pendant away.

"Okay, I remember. You should be careful and don't expose your identity." Fang Yue warned, knowing that once the middle-aged man's identity was exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.

The middle-aged man nodded solemnly: "Grandmaster Fang, don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion. I will take my leave now and look forward to cooperating with you again."

After saying that, the middle-aged man turned around and left, disappearing into the narrow alley.

Fang Yue watched the middle-aged man leave and thought to himself. He knew that this battle was not only to save Zhu Linlang, but also to uncover the conspiracy behind it and stop the champion Hou's ambition.

He took a deep breath, his eyes shining with determination. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, he must persevere.

Afterwards, Fang Yue left the house and disappeared into the darkness.

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The night gradually faded and dawn came, but Fang Yue's footsteps never stopped.

As he shuttled between the markets, his ears were filled with various sounds - the cries of vendors, the conversations of pedestrians, the laughter of children... These sounds were intertwined to form a vivid picture of the market.

However, beneath this picture, there are countless unknown secrets and conspiracies hidden.

As the daylight gradually brightened, Fang Yue's mood became more determined. He understood that this battle was not only a contest of force and strategy, but also a collision of wisdom and will. He must maintain a clear head, keen insight, and indomitable will to win in this war without gunpowder.

"We have to hurry up. According to what they said, Zhu Linlang should be in Jingbian City at the moment!"

Fang Yue thought silently in his heart, and couldn't help but speed up his steps.

Jingbian City, this fortress located on the border of Dachu, became the focus of his heart at this moment.

He knew that Zhu Linlang's safety and the truth of the entire incident might be hidden in that city.

Passing through the bustling market, Fang Yue's figure gradually merged into the road to Jingbian City.

In the deep palace of Dachu, the champion Hou Yangchan was sitting in the study, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed a sinister light.

He held a secret letter in his hand, which described in detail Fang Yue's whereabouts and his concern for Zhu Linlang.

Yang Chan's lips curled up into a sneer, secretly thinking about how to get rid of this annoying opponent and hijack Zhu Linlang to realize his ambition to enter the Wei Dynasty.

"Fang Yue, Fang Yue, you did intervene in this matter."

Yang Chan whispered to herself, her tone full of disdain, "However, you are just a pawn in my plan, but you just didn't notice it."

He stood up, walked to the window, and stared out at the deep night sky.

He already had a perfect plan in mind, a plan that would allow him to get rid of Fang Yue, hijack Zhu Linlang, and then successfully enter the Wei Dynasty.

"Come here!" Yang Chan suddenly shouted, the door of the study room was violently pushed open, and a guard hurriedly walked in.

"What are your orders, Lord Marquis?" the guard asked respectfully.

"Pass my order to immediately mobilize a group of dead soldiers. I want them to lurk near Jingbian City, waiting for my signal. Once Fang Yue appears, get rid of him immediately!"

Yang Chan's eyes flashed with vicious light, and her tone was full of determination.

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" The guard took the order and left, leaving Yang Chan alone in the study again.

He returned to his desk, picked up his pen and began to write a secret letter. This letter will be his key to holding Zhu Linlang hostage.

In his letter, he described Zhu Linlang's situation in detail, and the conditions under which he was willing to help - that is, Zhu Linlang must become his puppet in marching into the Wei Dynasty.

After writing the letter, Yang Chan put it into a sealed bamboo tube, then called another guard to send the secret letter to Jingbian City.

"Fang Yue, Fang Yue, you think you are extremely smart, but you never thought that you have fallen into my trap."

Yang Chan sneered and said to himself, "Even if you are the Grand Master, you will definitely lose this round!"

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Fang Yue knew nothing about Yang Chan's conspiracy. He was rushing to Jingbian City with all his concentration at the moment. The scenery along the way was like nothing in his eyes, and in his heart he only had Zhu Linlang's safety and the unknown conspiracy.

As he gradually approached Jingbian City, Fang Yue began to observe the surrounding environment more vigilantly.

He noticed that the atmosphere in the city seemed a little tense. The frequency of soldiers' patrols had increased significantly, and many sentries were added to the city walls.

"It seems that Yang Chan has already started to take action." Fang Yue thought to himself, he quickened his pace and decided to investigate the city more deeply.

He sneaked into the city and began to secretly inquire about Zhu Linlang.

After all, those secret guards of the Wei Dynasty cannot be fully trusted.

Fang Yue understood in his heart that although the secret guards of the Wei Dynasty were reliable to a certain extent, at this critical moment involving national justice and personal life and death, any information needed to be verified by himself. He began to move around Jingbian City in a low-key manner, using his identity and influence to quietly inquire about Zhu Linlang.

In a teahouse, he pretended to be chatting and struck up a conversation with a few seemingly ordinary teagoers. These tea customers are actually small traders and craftsmen in the city. Although they have a low status, they often know the goings-on in the city because they often walk around the streets.

"I heard that a big shot came to the city recently and was imprisoned by the champion himself. Do you know who he is?" Fang Yue asked casually.

Several tea guests looked at each other, and then one of them lowered his voice and said: "Don't dare to talk nonsense about this matter. You will be punished for openly talking about the champion Houye!"

Fang Yue smiled slightly and waved his hands pretending to be relaxed: "Oh, brothers, don't be afraid. I'm just asking casually. Aren't we just chatting in private? How could it reach the ears of the Marquis?"

As he said that, he deliberately took out a few copper coins from his arms and quietly placed them on the table: "Drink tea, drink tea, just treat it as if I invited some elder brothers to tell me about the latest news in the city. How about it?" ?”

Seeing this, several tea guests looked at each other, a trace of greed flashed in their eyes, and then they pretended to hesitate. Finally, they couldn't resist the temptation. One of them, who was a little bolder, said in a low voice: "Okay, since you If you want to know so much, then I will tell you. I heard that the envoy sent by the Empress of Wei was detained by the champion, saying that he was a spy and was going to be interrogated severely. "

"A messenger sent by the Empress?" Fang Yue was moved in his heart, but remained calm on the surface, "This is really a big deal. I wonder where this messenger is now?"

The tea guests were silent again for a while, as if they were weighing the pros and cons. Finally, the bold tea guest lowered his voice and said, "I heard that he was locked up in a dungeon in the city. It is a place where you can never return."

Fang Yue's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface.

He nodded slightly, thanked the tea guests for their "chat", then stood up and left the teahouse, already thinking about how to sneak into the dungeon, find Zhu Linlang's maid, and find out Zhu Linlang's whereabouts.

After Fang Yue left the teahouse, he began to wander around Jingbian City. On the surface, he seemed to be wandering, but in fact, he was carefully observing the defense and terrain of the city.

He paid special attention to those heavily guarded places and speculated that the dungeon might be located in one of them.

As night fell, Jingbian City fell into silence. Only the occasional footsteps of patrolling soldiers and the barking of dogs in the distance broke the tranquility.

Fang Yue took advantage of the darkness and quietly approached the building he had observed during the day that looked like a dungeon.

He used his lightness and agility to easily avoid the guards' sight and sneak into the vicinity of the dungeon.

The entrance to the dungeon was heavily guarded. Fang Yue knew that it was not wise to forcefully break in, so he began to look for other entrances.

After some searching, he found an abandoned passage at the back of the dungeon. Although overgrown, it seemed to lead to the interior of the dungeon.

Fang Yue felt happy and decided to start from here.

He carefully cleared away the weeds at the entrance of the passage, and then sneaked into the passage quietly.

The passage was dark, and Fang Yue could only rely on his own senses and hearing to determine the direction.

He walked extremely cautiously, fearing that he would make any noise and alert the guards.

After some groping, Fang Yue finally found the end of the passage. He discovered that there was a secret door here, with a faint light coming from the crack of the door.

There was a thought in his mind, and he knew that this was probably one of the entrances to the dungeon.

He gently opened the door and entered the dungeon quietly.

The dungeon was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a pungent musty smell.

Fang Yue frowned, but did not stop because of the harsh environment. He knew that every step at this moment was crucial. Zhu Linlang's maid, and even the truth of the entire incident, might be hidden in this dark dungeon.

As he walked along the dim corridor, the faint moans of prisoners and the clanking of chains could be heard from time to time, which was chilling. Fang Yue remained vigilant and paid attention to the movements around him to prevent unexpected events.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps broke the silence of the dungeon. Fang Yue quickly disappeared into a shadow, and saw only a few guards hurriedly passing by, seemingly performing some urgent task. He secretly speculated that this might have something to do with Zhu Linlang's maid.

After the guards left, Fang Yue continued to move forward, his eyes looking through the darkness, looking for possible clues. Finally, he stopped in front of a cell. Through the iron bars, he saw a ragged figure with a haggard face, huddled in the corner.

"Who are you? Why are you locked up here?" Fang Yue asked in a low voice, trying not to let his voice attract the attention of other guards.

The man slowly raised his head and looked at Fang Yue through his messy hair with a pair of tired eyes. His voice was weak and hoarse: "I... I am a maid sent by the Empress of Wei. I was imprisoned by the champion in the name of a spy. Please...if you can save me, the Empress will be very grateful."

Fang Yue's heart trembled, and his eyes became more determined.

"Haha, Champion Marquis Yang Chan, come out, such a lowly means, deliberately find someone to spread false information, and let someone pretend to be the maid of the Queen of Wei? You really disappoint me more and more."

Fang Yue deliberately raised his voice, with sarcasm in his words, in fact, to test whether there are other hidden guards or mechanisms in the dungeon.

The loud words echoed in the dungeon with an unquestionable majesty.

He deliberately mentioned Champion Marquis Yang Chan and the so-called "lowly means" to observe the reactions around him and see if there are any hidden guards or mechanisms that are triggered.

However, except for his own voice and echo, there was silence in the dungeon.

No guards rushed out, and there was no sign of the mechanism being triggered.

Fang Yue nodded secretly in his heart, it seems that this place is not as heavily guarded as he imagined.

Or, there is no trap?

Thinking of this, Fang Yue frowned slightly.

It seems that he can only take this woman out first.

"Don't worry, I will definitely save you." Fang Yue whispered, his tone full of firmness and determination.

The maid heard this, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She stared at Fang Yue closely, as if she saw a life-saving straw.

"Thank you, hero. If I can escape, I will report your kindness to the empress." Although the maid's voice was weak, it was full of gratitude.

Fang Yue smiled slightly and said nothing more.

He began to observe the surrounding environment and look for an escape route. He knew that time was running out and he had to act as soon as possible.

Fang Yue knew that every moment of delay could make Zhu Linlang's situation more dangerous, so he had to act quickly and carefully.

Then, Fang Yue took the maid and walked directly to the outside of the prison.

Fang Yue had already made up his mind, and he decided not to continue exploring other parts of the dungeon to avoid wasting time. The most important thing now was to take the maid out and get more information about Zhu Linlang from her.

He took the maid carefully and tried to avoid the sight of the guards. Their footsteps were light, like ghosts in the night, moving silently in the dungeon.

Finally, they came to the exit of the dungeon.

Pushing open the door, it was already late at night, and outside the door was a silent night. (End of this chapter)