The Steampunk Wanderer
Chapter 212

Settling the Plan

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Chen Wu was also wearing a mask now, assuming his identity as Lu Xun.

He walked over to the table, sat down, and asked, "Is everyone here?"

"Everyone's here!" said another man wearing a disguise mask.

"Then let's dispense with the small talk. What's the plan for the rescue?" Chen Wu asked. "Does anyone know where Gu Shuiru is being held?"

"In the Police Department's Heavenly Prison. It's specifically for martial arts experts and major offenders," said the man wearing a cloak and face covering. "Don't worry about that. Our people have already investigated everything thoroughly."

Oh—

That voice sounds familiar!

"When do we rescue him?" the man with the muffled voice spoke again.

"The sooner the better!"

Chen Wu and the cloaked man spoke in unison!

They glanced at each other, and Chen Wu could not help forming a suspicion.

"Are you with the imperial court?" Chen Wu asked.

"That's none of your concern!" The cloaked man changed the subject. "I brought the plans for the Heavenly Prison!"

He spread a sheet of plans across the table, and all four men leaned forward to examine it.

"This Heavenly Prison was built using French castle construction methods. Every cell is built from stone blocks," the cloaked man said. "Don't think about blasting your way in from outside. Infiltration is the only option."

"With so few of us, how could we possibly launch a frontal assault?" The last man at the table spoke up. He wore a mask of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

The cloaked man replied, "I was worried one of you might lose your head. Who knows what you people from the Yongjiu School might do?"

"So you really are with the imperial court," said the first man who had spoken.

"Enough idle talk!" said the cloaked

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