Hu Shu looked at the raging fire in front of him and thought to himself, Mysterious Faction is so rampant, the mastermind behind it must be found as soon as possible. He turned to Di Xin and said, "This incident is no accident, I need to investigate it myself Let's do some research. You are here to stabilize the morale of the army, strengthen the alert, and don't let the thieves take advantage of it again." Di Xin nodded, with a firm look. "Master, don't worry, this disciple will live up to his trust." Hu Shu nodded slightly, turned around and disappeared into the night.
Hu Shu knew very well that if he wanted not to alert others, he had to disguise himself. He cast a spell and instantly transformed into an ordinary middle-aged businessman, wearing coarse linen clothes and a felt hat, with some wrinkles deliberately added to his face. He blended into the Chaoge market. The place is still very lively, with people coming and going, and the sounds of hawking, talking and laughter are intertwined. The streets are lined with various stalls, some selling food, the aroma is so fragrant, making people salivate; some selling sundries, with a dazzling array of things to see, and some performing tricks, surrounded by spectators, cheers one after another.
Hu Shu walked into a tavern, which was noisy and full of alcohol. He found a corner to sit down, ordered a bottle of wine and a few side dishes, and silently observed the people around him. At this time, the conversation of several big men at the next table caught his attention.
"Have you heard? There have been some strange things happening in the city recently." A bearded man said in a low voice.
"What's weird? Tell me." Another thin man asked impatiently.
"I heard from my neighbor that he passed by the wasteland in the west of the city in the middle of the night and saw a dark shadow sneaking around there and emitting a strange light." The man with a beard said mysteriously.
"Oh, it must be haunted!" The thin man looked frightened.
Hu Shu thought for a moment that this might have something to do with Mysterious Faction. Pretending to be casual, he leaned over and said with a smile, "Brothers, I have heard about what you are talking about. I am a businessman who travels all over the country and is well-informed. Maybe I can help you analyze it."
The big men looked Hu Shu up and down, and when they saw that he was dressed like a businessman, they relaxed their vigilance. The big man with a beard and a beard said, "Then tell me, what's going on?"
Hu Shu thought for a moment and said, "In my opinion, there is no ghost in this world. Maybe someone is doing something shameful. Do you know that ZhaoGe City is making some important arrangements recently. Is it possible that someone wants to sabotage it?"
Several big men looked at each other and seemed to think that what Hu Shu said made sense. The big man with a beard added, "Listening to what you said, it seems really possible. However, that wasteland is really evil, and most people don't dare to go there."
Hu Shu thanked several big men, paid the bill, and followed the direction they said to the wasteland in the west of the city. The wasteland was overgrown with weeds and dead silent, which was in sharp contrast to the bustling market. He searched carefully around the wasteland and found some vague footprints and strange symbols, which seemed to be traces left by some kind of formation.
Following these clues, Hu Shu came to a remote alley. The alley was narrow and dark, the walls on both sides were mottled and worn, and exuded a putrid smell. The moonlight shone through the narrow sky, forming patches of mottled light and shadow on the ground. Suddenly, there was a sound of fighting in front, and Hu Shu felt nervous and approached quietly.
I saw a heroic young man confronting several men in black. The young man was holding Three-pointed, Double-edged Halberd, with sharp eyes and a strong posture. The man in black was holding a sharp knife and surrounded the young man. Hu Shu It was obvious at a glance that this young man was Yang Jian.
"Who are you? Why are you so persistent?" Yang Jian shouted angrily.
"Hmph, boy, if you know what you're looking for, just surrender, otherwise don't blame us for being rude!" the leader of the men in black said viciously.
Hu Shu did not hesitate at all, and joined the battle with a flash of his body. His strikes were like lightning, and several men in black were repelled by him before they could react. Seeing that the situation was not good, the men in black turned around and wanted to escape. Hu Shu snorted coldly, raised his hand and shot out a spiritual energy, blocking their way. The men in black knew they were outmatched, so they knelt down and begged for mercy.
"Tell me, who are you? Who ordered you?" Yang Jian stepped forward and pointed a knife at the leader of the men in black and asked.
"We... we are Mysterious Faction's subordinates, and we have been ordered to prevent all investigations that are detrimental to us." The man in black said tremblingly.
"Mysterious Faction?" Hu Shu and Yang Jian looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubts.
Seeing that Hu Shu and Yang Jian didn't seem to understand each other, the man in black bravely said, "The forces behind us are extremely powerful, you'd better not meddle in other people's business, otherwise..." Before he finished speaking, Hu Shu's eyes turned cold, and a ray of spiritual energy penetrated into the body of the man in black. The man in black screamed and passed out.
"Thank you, senior, for your help!" Yang Jian put away the knife and saluted Hu Shu with his eyes full of admiration.
"You're welcome. I see that you have extraordinary skills and talents, so you must be no ordinary person." Hu Shu said with a smile.
After talking, Hu Shu learned that Yang Jian had also been investigating some mysterious incidents, and these incidents seemed to be related to the forces that interfered with Hu Shu's layout. Yang Jian said, "When I was chasing some clues, I found traces of these people. They acted strangely and seemed to be planning some big conspiracy."
Hu Shu nodded and said, "It seems that our goals are the same. I am deploying an important defensive measure, but it has been repeatedly sabotaged by Mysterious Faction. They must have an ulterior motive behind it."
The more the two chatted, the more they became interested, and they both felt that the other was a trustworthy partner. Hu Shu took a fancy to Yang Jian's talent and ability, and Yang Jian also admired Hu Shu's strength and knowledge.
At this time, the moonlight shines in the alley, illuminating the resolute faces of the two people. They know that the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers, but in order to uncover the truth about Mysterious Faction, they are willing to go forward hand in hand. However, will Mysterious Faction be aware of their actions and obstruct them? Can they successfully uncover the truth? Everything is unknown.
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