The Divine Thief Sikong Zhaixing, Entering Jile Tower

The person Lu Xiaofeng thought of was named Sikong Zhaixing.

This individual was quite famous in the world of thieves, possessing exceptional lightness skill and an almost divine mastery of disguise. It was said that no one had ever seen his true face.

On the Lantern Festival, the streets were brightly lit, crowded with people jostling shoulder to shoulder, a sea of humanity.

However, this was also the time when all sorts of characters emerged.

As a master thief, Sikong Zhaixing naturally wouldn't miss such a prime opportunity.

Lu Xiaofeng went to a high vantage point and quickly spotted a figure on the street who seemed to glide across the entire street, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

There were many people in the world with such lightness skill.

But there weren't many who used such skill for theft.

Lu Xiaofeng went after him directly. His lightness skill was faster, and he arrived ahead of the other person, blocking Sikong Zhaixing's path.

"I was wondering who had lightness skill better than mine, to be able to block me. So it's you, Lu Xiaofeng."

"It is I. I have something to discuss with you today."

"What is it?"

"Do you know where Jile Tower is?"

"Hmm?"

Sikong Zhaixing's face immediately showed suspicion. "You're not... going to investigate the case at Jile Tower, are you? No way, that place is too much fun, I can't let you investigate it."

"Hey, what kind of investigation on such a festive day like the Lantern Festival? I've only heard of it and wanted to check it out."

"You want to check it out? I don't believe you!"

Sikong Zhaixing immediately turned to leave.

Lu Xiaofeng quickly grabbed him, saying helplessly, "Alright, actually, another person and I made a deal. We agreed to use this case as a competition, with certain conditions for each side."

"A competition? Conditions? What conditions?"

Lu Xiaofeng said, "If I win, the other person has to go dig for earthworms."

"Dig for earthworms?"

Sikong Zhaixing's eyes lit up. "Who came up with such an interesting condition? Oh, right, what happens if you lose?"

"The other person owes me a favor. If I lose, it'll be settled!"

"That's no fun, Lu Xiaofeng. I'll help you win. But when you win, I want to go with you to watch that unlucky guy dig for earthworms!"

"No problem!"

The two of them made their agreement.

Sikong Zhaixing then led Lu Xiaofeng to a wild forest outside the city. Within the forest, there was a graveyard with several crookedly placed tombstones.

"What are you bringing me here for at this hour of the night?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.

"Oh, this is how you get to Jile Tower!"

Sikong Zhaixing moved aside some branches on the ground, revealing a grave pit with a coffin inside.

At the same time, he began to explain to Lu Xiaofeng.

It turned out that whether going to or returning from Jile Tower, one had to pass through a coffin.

When going, one would come to this designated spot, place a candle on the ground, and then enter the coffin. Someone would naturally take them there.

Besides the location, there was also a time requirement.

They wouldn't transport people if the time wasn't right.

And it was useless if the time had passed.

This time was usually a short window from nightfall until the hour of the rat.

When returning, one had to enter a coffin from Jile Tower before dawn. They would also be transported by the people of Jile Tower back to this location.

It was precisely because of this discreet operational method that the safety of Jile Tower could be guaranteed.

The two entered the coffin. Before long, they heard footsteps nearby and the sound of hammering.

It turned out that people outside were using coffin nails to seal the entire coffin.

Lying inside, they felt a bit dazed. They didn't know how much time had passed; it could have been very long, or perhaps just a short while, before they heard someone opening the coffin.

When the coffin was opened, they saw a brightly lit pavilion. Two rows of strong guards stood on either side. A man wearing a smiling mask said with a chuckle, "Welcome to Jile Tower, we wish you both promotion and wealth!"

At the same time, he handed them two masks.

It turned out that those entering also had to wear masks.

Besides this, there were other rules, such as the tiered structure of the tower, and that they only accepted gold and silver, not banknotes.

However, when leaving, all the gold and silver one won could be exchanged for banknotes to take away.

Upon hearing this rule, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Exchanging their winnings for banknotes to take away?

The ones exchanged were probably all counterfeit banknotes, right?

So, it means that nothing valuable is allowed to be taken away?

Upon entering the tower, he saw gambling tables spread out, almost all of them packed with people, buzzing with activity.

Beautiful women played music around the room, while attendants served fine wine and delicacies.

Sturdy guards stood at every checkpoint.

Sikong Zhaixing couldn't wait and went to play first, while Lu Xiaofeng wandered around.

His gaze swept across various locations, and he quickly determined that although the tower appeared ordinary, it was actually filled with intricate mechanisms.

Moreover, these mechanisms were all very clever. If he and Zhu Ting hadn't grown up together, being exposed to the art of mechanisms, he might not have been able to discover them.

As he walked, he bumped into an acquaintance.

"Old Hua, why are you here too?" Although he was wearing a mask, Lu Xiaofeng was certain it was Hua Manlou.

Hua Manlou didn't deny it and said, "Naturally, I'm here to investigate the case. This case is related to my Hua family, so we can't let all of you handle it."

"Where's Old Zhou?"

"He didn't come with me."

"Heh heh, surely you haven't failed to investigate Jile Tower yet?"

"Or perhaps, he doesn't need to investigate it himself."

Lu Xiaofeng thought about it and realized it was true, which immediately made him feel unbalanced.

"Master, Lu Xiaofeng has arrived."

In a secret room, the masked Master of Jile Tower nodded and said, "No matter, let him play around!"

In this case, Luo Ma was the mastermind.

What does mastermind mean?

All the ideas came from him, and all affairs were centered around him.

This Jile Tower was no exception.

The people in the tower were also all found and recruited by him using his position, and they were loyal.

Especially the Master of Jile Tower, who was absolutely devoted.

Even if Luo Ma truly told him to die, he would obey.

Of course, Luo Ma wouldn't show it on the surface. What he told everyone was that the Master of Jile Tower and everyone in the tower always wore masks, and no one knew their true identities.

At that time, they could naturally substitute the real for the fake, and move the flowers to change the branches.

Therefore, the Master of Jile Tower, who was already loyal, did not show any intention of resistance and proceeded entirely according to Luo Ma's plan.

Lu Xiaofeng's outstanding abilities, coupled with the secret assistance of the Master of Jile Tower, quickly won a large amount of money and he was invited to the second floor.

There were fewer guests on the second floor, but the minimum bet was higher.

Even the way they played was more elaborate and flashy.

However, Lu Xiaofeng continued to win big.

He was then invited to the third floor.

A generous and radiant beauty appeared before Lu Xiaofeng.

This was the most beautiful woman in Jile Tower, Wuyan.

The way of playing on the third floor was decided by the beauty. The winner not only won wealth but could also spend some time with the beauty.

As a result, Lu Xiaofeng won again, naturally.

Wuyan invited Lu Xiaofeng into her boudoir. While flirting and chatting, she took off her outer garment.

Her bare chest was revealed, and on her smooth skin, there was a tattoo of an axe.

Lu Xiaofeng was startled, "Miss Wuyan, you..."

Bang bang bang!

Suddenly, loud knocking sounds came from outside.

Wuyan's expression changed and she said, "Great Hero Lu, when this knocking sound is heard, people from Jile Tower will come to escort you out!"

She quickly took out a string of prayer beads and handed it to Lu Xiaofeng, saying, "There's no time, please go to Yunjian Temple to investigate. When you find prayer beads exactly like these, you will understand."

As she spoke, the door to the room was pushed open.

A person wearing a smiling mask led a few guards into the room and said politely, "Guest, it's time, you must leave."

Helplessly, Lu Xiaofeng had to leave. He exchanged all the money he earned that night for banknotes, and then, under the surveillance of Jile Tower, he lay down in a coffin.