PFC Chapter 423 (Not 423)
Chapter 423 (Not 423)
Chapter 423 Not 423
In the secret meeting room between An Ye and Dongfang Wan'er, the candlelight flickered, casting uneasily shadows on the walls. An Ye's brow was furrowed, his fingers lightly tapping the table, while Dongfang Wan'er waited silently for him to speak, her expression grave. After a long while, An Ye raised his head, his eyes filled with determination and strategy, and slowly said, "Our current plan is to make those with ill intentions believe they have succeeded, thus luring them out." Dongfang Wan'er nodded slightly, a hint of agreement flashing in her eyes: "That's right. We'll announce to the outside world that we've made a clean escape, and then release a fake recipe for the spiritual spring water. They'll definitely take the bait."
After the agreement was reached, the news quickly spread throughout the city. Everyone was discussing it, surprised by Xinran's escape, unaware that it was all a scheme orchestrated by An Ye and Dongfang Wan'er. At the same time, An Ye swiftly arranged for a group of his most capable men, who, like shadows hidden in the darkness, began silently monitoring the every move of the high-ranking officials in the court. These officials were usually excellent at disguising themselves, appearing loyal to the court on the surface, but secretly busy with their own acts of treason.
When they learned that Xinran had escaped and obtained the recipe for the spirit spring water, they were overjoyed. In a secluded courtyard, several high-ranking officials gathered, looking at the fake recipe in their hands, their faces revealing greedy smiles. "If we offer this spirit spring water recipe to the neighboring country, we will have performed a great service!" one of them said excitedly. The others nodded in agreement, and immediately dispatched someone with the recipe, sending it to the neighboring country at top speed.
However, their every move was under the control of the Dark Night. Upon receiving the news, Ye Jiuchen personally led his men to set up an ambush on the only route to the neighboring country. It was a narrow valley with steep peaks on both sides, an ideal location for an ambush. Ye Jiuchen and his men quietly hid in the grass on both sides of the valley, waiting for their prey to arrive.
Soon, a group of people hurriedly arrived. Completely unaware of the approaching danger, they were still secretly gloating over their impending mission. As they entered the valley, Ye Jiuchen gave the order, and the ambushing soldiers charged out like tigers emerging from the mountains. Instantly, shouts of battle shook the heavens, and the traitors were terrified and had no time to resist. Ye Jiuchen, with his agile movements, swiftly subdued the person who had delivered the formula, successfully obtaining irrefutable evidence of their treason.
Meanwhile, Mo Feng, far away on the border of a neighboring country, also sent back important news. Disguised as a merchant, he traveled between various towns in the neighboring country, gathering a wealth of intelligence. The news he sent back at this time made the situation even more tense—the neighboring country was secretly amassing troops, and all indications suggested that they intended to go to war.
Upon learning this news, An Ye and Ye Jiuchen urgently discussed countermeasures. After careful consideration, they decided to strike first. Armed with the intercepted evidence of the traitor's crimes, they went to the imperial court and, in full view of everyone, exposed the treasonous acts of a high-ranking official, thus forcing the court to send troops. The entire court was shocked, and the emperor, upon learning of this, was furious and immediately ordered the army to be dispatched.
In the city, Dongfang Wan'er continued to busy herself with the affairs of the wounded. She spent all her days in the clinic, focusing intently on studying the poison affecting the wounded. The poison was extremely strange; ordinary antidotes were completely ineffective. Dongfang Wan'er tried various herbs and conducted countless experiments. Finally, in a chance attempt, she discovered that mixing spiritual spring water with several special herbs could successfully neutralize the poison. This discovery overjoyed her, and she immediately made the antidote formula public. After the news spread, the people of the city finally felt relieved, and their hearts gradually calmed down.
With everything prepared, An Ye and Ye Jiuchen led their army to the border. On the battlefield, smoke filled the air, and the shouts of battle were deafening. An Ye and Ye Jiuchen stood on high ground, commanding with unwavering resolve. They flexibly adjusted their tactics according to the battlefield situation, and the soldiers, under their command, fought bravely against the enemy. The antidote developed by Dongfang Wan'er also played a crucial role; those soldiers who had been suffering from poisoning regained their fighting ability after taking the antidote, greatly reducing their own casualties.
After a fierce battle, they successfully repelled the invasion of their neighboring country. Returning home in triumph, they did not lower their guard. Without delay, they launched an operation to purge the rebellious elements within the court. From then on, peace was restored to the nation, and the people lived in contentment.
An Ye and Dongfang Wan'er were deeply respected by the people for their outstanding performance in this incident. As they walked the streets, they were met with grateful and admiring glances from the crowd. After weathering so many storms!
Amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd, An Ye and Dongfang Wan'er stood side by side. The capital, having weathered countless battles and bloodshed, now saw sunlight bathe every inch of its land. The streets remained bustling, laughter echoing through the alleys; life seemed to have returned to peace and tranquility. However, a lingering unease, like a dark cloud obscuring the sun, remained firmly in An Ye's heart.
On this day, a gentle breeze blew, and in the dark night, he wandered alone in the courtyard, the long sword in his hand gleaming coldly, bearing the marks of countless battles. He stopped only when Dongfang Wan'er arrived, his expression grave: "Although we achieved a great victory this time, I fear there are still remnants lurking." Dongfang Wan'er nodded slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She knew all too well that beneath the embers of war often lay unseen undercurrents.
Thus began their secret investigation. They traversed every corner of the capital, from bustling markets to dark alleyways, leaving no stone unturned. With their keen observation and exceptional intelligence, they finally discovered a mysterious organization. This organization was extremely secretive, secretly training assassins with unclear intentions.
An Ye and Dongfang Wan'er exchanged a glance, resolving to venture into the lion's den. Disguised, they infiltrated the organization's lair. The lair was hidden deep in the mountains, surrounded by thorny thickets and treacherous terrain. The moment they stepped inside, a sinister aura enveloped them. The interior was riddled with traps and mechanisms; a single misstep could mean certain death.
With his superior martial arts skills, An Ye skillfully dodged and weaved through the deadly traps. Dongfang Wan'er followed closely behind, her sharp eyes carefully observing the surroundings. With her intelligence, she repeatedly offered solutions to the problems at crucial moments. They groped their way forward in the darkness, each step fraught with danger.