PFC Chapter 132 Theft and Recovery
Chapter 132 Theft and Recovery
Because they were built near water, most of the houses in the martial arts alliance were wooden.
The bombing not only severely damaged many wooden houses, but also injured many people who fled in all directions, creating chaos at the scene.
Fortunately, most of these people are experienced veterans in the underworld, so they can generally handle this situation on their own.
Meanwhile, those who had managed to escape gathered by the river, looking at Dongfang Su, who was in charge of the overall situation, with varying expressions.
"When did Miss Dongfang arrive? And why is she dressed like that?"
"What's going on? Why is Miss Dongfang hosting? Where are Young Master Xiang and the old alliance leader?"
"Didn't you see? Young Master Xiang just took the Alliance Leader down to heal his injuries."
"Let's not talk about that. Did you all see that just now? She knows martial arts!"
"Wait a minute, the clothes she's wearing and the knife she's holding look so familiar!"
"That looks like... Nameless's clothes!"
Upon seeing this, everyone immediately realized that Wuming was none other than Dongfang Su!
No wonder this person is so mysterious; it turns out he has this other identity.
But at that moment, no one could care about anything else.
Firstly, the scene was chaotic, and people were injured in the explosion and needed immediate medical attention; secondly, the current situation definitely required someone to take command.
Dongfang Su is not only the daughter of the alliance leader, but her abilities are also widely recognized.
Unconsciously, everyone regarded her as the leader, as if they had all tacitly acknowledged Dongfang Su's status.
However, the scene was a mess, and it would probably take some time to clean it up completely.
As the situation and the injuries of the group gradually stabilized, Dongfang Su led her martial arts disciples to clean up the scene and count the number of people.
While waiting for Dongfang Su, who was discussing follow-up matters with the leaders of various martial arts sects not far away, Xie Yan picked out the ugliest turtle from the turtle bucket that Xuanfeng had caught.
I decided to name it Dongfang Yuan.
However, before he could decide on "Dongfangyuan No. 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6", he saw a thick plume of gray smoke slowly rising in the distance.
"Ok?"
Xie Yan raised an eyebrow and squinted at her for a while.
That direction, it seems to be...
He and Chu Ling exchanged a glance, both confirming something from each other's eyes.
The two set off for that place almost simultaneously.
Sure enough, when they arrived, they saw flames soaring into the sky and smoke billowing around the old leader's residence.
Meanwhile, almost all the servants in the Alliance Leader's mansion had gathered here, frantically trying to put out the fire.
Fortunately, the fire was not large, and it was extinguished shortly after the two arrived.
Seeing this scene, the two of them couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
"...The fire came about in a strange way."
Chu Ling frowned as he looked at the house, which was still emitting wisps of smoke.
"Yes."
Xie Yan braved the lingering heat to approach and discovered that the fire was raging, but it only burned on the outside of the residence, while the inside remained intact.
It appears that someone set the fire outside.
Considering the cause and effect, the most likely arsonist is Dongfang Yuan.
But why didn't he use gunpowder here like he did in the arena, and instead only set off a harmless fire that burned down the outer courtyard?
And now the house is empty, not even the old leader is here, so what is his reason for setting the fire?
Surely they can't just be bored and have nothing better to do?
The two men frowned and searched the inside and outside of the house, which had been extinguished, but found no clues.
Could it be that something was stolen from the old leader's place?
At this thought, a sudden flash of inspiration struck both of them.
However, before they could figure anything out, Dongfang Su, who had settled everyone, received a message from his disciples and rushed over.
Upon seeing the scene before her, she couldn't help but frown.
"This is how the same thing?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Su's voice, Xie Yan and Chu Ling both turned to look at her and recounted what had just happened.
"You mean someone deliberately set fire here, but the reason for the arson is unknown?"
"Correct."
Xie Yan nodded and glanced inside the room.
"Although the motive for the arson is unknown, there may be one possibility."
"That's where the old alliance leader is; he has what the other party wants."
"The fire was set to cover up the truth."
The two looked at Dongfang Su with curiosity, "Does the old alliance leader have anything important here? Such as secret manuals or treasures?"
Hearing Chu Ling and Xie Yan's words, Dongfang Su pondered for a moment, then shook her head.
"My father left all those things with me. Apart from some of his personal belongings, there shouldn't be anything else here."
Indeed, given how much Dongfang Shuo loved his daughter, it's not surprising that he left her all the good things.
After all, even the treasure map was kept by Dongfang Su—
Suddenly, Chu Ling and Xie Yan exchanged a glance, and the same possibility came to mind at the same time.
When the three arrived at Dongfang Su's courtyard, the gate was wide open, and the maids inside were lying scattered on the ground.
The items in the side rooms of the courtyard were scattered all over the ground, as if they had been completely looted.
The half of the treasure map that was originally meant to be given to Xie Yan and the others also disappeared without a trace.
"That's a brilliant feint!"
Xie Yan raised an eyebrow as she looked at the scene in the courtyard.
Someone actually took advantage of the commotion at the front to sneak into the Alliance Leader's mansion, set it on fire to attract the guards' attention, and successfully stole the treasure map.
I wonder if this was a sudden thought or something that was premeditated.
Dongfang Su helped one of the maids up to check on them and found that they had only fainted and were not in any danger.
When they were woken up, their faces were filled with confusion and fear, and they couldn't explain what had happened.
Only one older maid vaguely remembered hearing a woman in pink with a rough voice before she fainted.
Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances, each understanding the thoughts in the other's eyes.
With such obvious features, it's no wonder who that person is.
Without delay, Dongfang Su immediately had someone count the number of people. Sure enough, they found that the Five Eccentrics of Youzhou were no longer there and their whereabouts were unknown.
It seems that they couldn't compete with others, so they stole the treasure map.
But how did they know that the treasure map was with Dongfang Su?
Could it be that they, like Dongfang Yuan, have planted spies within the Alliance Leader's Mansion?
Or perhaps they are actually in cahoots?
But in any case, things have come to this point, and the clues we were about to obtain have vanished without a trace.
Could it be that they're going to track down the Five Monsters of Youzhou next?
Thinking of this, Xie Yan and Chu Ling exchanged a glance, both tacitly seeing a hint of weariness in each other's eyes.
"It doesn't matter."
However, at that moment, Dongfang Su spoke up.
"Give me two days, and I can draw out that half of the treasure map exactly as it was."