Infiltration

Admittedly, Lin Qingxiang himself is unwilling to reveal the truth, regardless of whether he is innocent or deserves his punishment. However, Si Ming is not the kind of person who dwells on Di Wenqingnan's feelings. He doesn't care what the other party thinks, nor does he play the game of respecting human rights. In any case, they are not close, and there is no emotion to hurt.

However, this would ultimately leave Yu Shuying indebted to someone, Si Ming wasn't in a hurry to bring it up. He invited Liu Qingqing to participate in the kidnapping operation, and since Liu Qingqing had nothing else to do at the moment, she readily agreed.

"Kidnapping hostages? I want to participate in something this interesting!" Lin Qingtong said eagerly.

Si Ming, "I'm sorry, but members of the Black Earth Gang cannot participate in this operation. If their identities are exposed, it could very well affect Yu Shuying's plans."

"I can wear a mask to hide my identity."

Si Ming pointed to the Collapse Sword on Lin Qingtong's back and said, "Such an obvious mark, anyone can tell who you are at a glance."

Unless those people are all characters from domestic period dramas, and they all suffer from blindness, they can't even tell that the female lead's cross-dressing is so obviously bad that it's as if she has "I am a woman" written on her chest.

Lin Qingtong, a seasoned veteran of gangs and a woman of considerable experience in the martial world, was not the spoiled young lady type. She didn't make a scene, but simply said with disappointment, "Alright, it's fine without a sword, but without a weapon, I can't use even half my skills. In an emergency, I'd only be a hindrance. I'd rather not go."

Next, Si Ming took Liu Qingqing to find Wei Chunxi, the "Heavenly King of the Plague Department." This plague expert, who had just been dispatched to Russia, was conscripted before he could even begin researching the Rust Disease. Fortunately, he didn't resist, only claiming that he wasn't good at fighting and only wanted to assist from the rear.

"Qingqing is good at long-range shooting, and Senior Wei is good at using poison. Neither of them can charge into battle with me, so we need to find another close-combat expert."

So you came looking for me?

Looking at Si Ming, who had extended the invitation, Qingyan was momentarily at a loss for words.

He didn't know who his client was, which is a common practice in the assassin industry to prevent assassins from being tortured and revealing the client's identity after being captured. In the past, the assassin industry was not so formal and often operated alone. Therefore, clients had to meet with someone to explain their requirements. However, nowadays, assassins have long formed organizations with intermediaries to relay messages, which can effectively ensure that the client's information is not leaked.

However, with just a little information about this mission, it's not hard to guess the client's identity: he must be a member of the Thousand Ren Society, and a high-ranking member at that. Only high-ranking members are qualified to know the insider's identity, given that this insider also holds a high position within the Black Earth Gang.

Based on the above points, it is not difficult to find that there are three people who meet the requirements, namely the Hu Yan family. In other words, there is a one-in-three chance that he will participate in a mission to kidnap his client.

But could he refuse?

By participating in this operation, he can not only gain Si Ming's trust but also make Si Ming owe him a favor. Later, by using this favor, he can easily enter and exit the various branches of the Black Earth Gang, thus completing half of the mission to assassinate Huang Wanlong.

Moreover, this was only a kidnapping, not a beheading, and the other party's life was not in danger.

"I know this request is a bit impolite, but I can't find anyone else I can trust. Please!"

Si Ming said very sincerely that, judging from his performance at the Mohist Knight Guard base last time, Uncle Breakfast's strength is still quite good.

"Okay, this will be the only time, and it won't happen again."

Ultimately, the probability of it being the client is only one in three; one's luck can't be that bad.

With that thought in mind, Qingyan put on a very troubled expression and accepted the invitation.

Trusting me is unwise of you; an assassin can betray anyone's trust to achieve their goal.

Chapter 231 Infiltration

"This poison is called 'Immortal's Inebriation.' Once it enters the respiratory tract, it immediately dissolves in blood cells, circulates throughout the body, and stimulates the secretion of large amounts of hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. This induces coronary artery spasm and malignant arrhythmias, causes extreme excitation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in a sharp rise in blood pressure, which in turn leads to cerebral hemorrhage, pancreatitis, hypoglycemic coma, metabolic disorders, and other symptoms. Simply put, it is a form of alcohol-like poisoning."

Wei Chunxi spoke eloquently, introducing his proudest work.

Si Ming, listening from the side, felt incredibly annoyed. This thing was too scientific! Couldn't they have described it as "colorless, odorless, invisible, and traceless," "deadly upon contact with blood," and "those struck by it lose all internal energy and feel weak and powerless"?

How do we get the enemy to submit?

"It's very simple. Just mix the Immortal's Inebriation' with pollen, and when the wind blows, scatter the pollen with the wind. Also, you can rub some 'Immortal's Inebriation' on your bodies. That way, during battle, unless the opponent is prepared and holds their breath, they will still be affected."

Wei Chunxi took out a burlap sack, scooped out a handful of pollen, and smeared it on Si Ming, Qingyan, and Liu Qingqing. Then he gave the three of them the antidote.

"Once you've abducted the person, I'll throw pollen down from that tall building to stop the pursuers. So you only need to figure out how to get the person out; leave the escaping to me."

Si Ming had no objection. Although he could tell that Wei Chunxi had a long aura and a high level of cultivation, they were not close friends after all. He was already grateful that the other party was willing to help, so he did not want to ask for more.

"Huyan He has two top-tier bodyguards, one named Bian Jiong and the other Bian Jiang. They cultivate a unique Yin-Yang martial art. You can leave these two to me; you're in charge of capturing the person." Si Ming said, handing a spirit-powered gun to Liu Qingqing. "Shoot in the legs if necessary. Our goal is kidnapping; as long as the person is alive, it's fine."

Qingyan cautioned, "Aim carefully, but don't hit a vital spot."

Si Ming glanced at him, sensing something amiss, but didn't see anything wrong with it. Killing the target would indeed eliminate its value for kidnapping, rendering the mission a failure—this was the old man's prudent advice.

Because the preparation time was too short, the three of them did not have time to investigate Huyan He's residence in detail, as well as the specific battle force deployment. Everything depended on their on-the-spot performance.

None of the three had learned the art of stealth—at least that's what Si Ming thought—but it didn't matter. If we were to categorize characters by game class, martial arts heroes would be agile heroes, naturally suited for scout-like tasks.

A keen ability to sense qi, once mastered, grants the ability to foresee danger and predict the future, allowing one to avoid patrols in advance.

The ability to conceal one's presence and reduce one's aura, once one's cultivation reaches the realm of returning to simplicity, allows one to blend into the surrounding environment. Even if someone stands in front of you, you will only see them as a part of nature.

The penetrating and probing abilities of True Qi can detect the internal structure of various mechanisms and secret locks. As long as there are prior precautions, traps are not a problem.

In addition, most Internal Cultivation possess the ability to resist poison, and some special Internal Cultivation are even said to be immune to all poisons. Lightness skills can ignore body size and weight, giving people the ability to fly over rooftops and walk on snow without leaving a trace.

If the martial arts profession were placed in a Western fantasy setting, it would be more like an assassin than a thief, and more like a thief than an assassin.

Si Ming had never done infiltration before, but this operation went quite smoothly. Although he encountered some trouble along the way, he overcame them all without any accidents.

The Thousand Ren Society claims to be governed by military law, but it still cannot shake off the habits of a gang. Their discipline is strong relative to other gangs, but they have not really broken away from the scope of gangs. In terms of defense, they are not as good as the bodyguards hired by big merchants. On the surface, they look impressive, but inside they have long been corrupted by the decadent lifestyle of Russia.

"No wonder Yu Shuying assigned me, a novice, to the kidnapping mission. She must have taken this into account. Huyan He represents the conservative faction, and those gathered around him are all veterans who have been in the gangs for many years. Even those who were once disciplined soldiers have all fallen from grace. On the other hand, his younger brother Huyan Lü, represents the new faction, and the members gathered under his command have not yet been completely corrupted."

As Si Ming pondered this, he activated his lightness skill Dunjia Heavenly Movement, and silently slipped into the room.

Although many people have the impression that Si Ming has become the kind of invincible iron can who relies on his strong body to move around unhindered, it must be mentioned that his lightness skill is actually very outstanding. In fact, he originally started out with lightness skill, and "Hundred Birds Frolics" is also a body-refining method that leans towards lightness skill.

The purpose of light footwork, apart from chasing, is to dodge attacks. However, after Si Ming obtained the Jade-Clad Dharma Body, he would not be injured even if he was attacked, so there was no need to dodge. Naturally, he stopped using light footwork.

"Be careful, there are three experts guarding the courtyard ahead. We all held our breath."