Chapter 158 Extreme Pressure
Ji Wuye stood up slowly.

"Raincoat Man, where did you get this information from?"

The face of the man in straw raincoat and hat could not be seen clearly.

"Have you forgotten the original conditions, General?"

Ji Wuye snorted coldly, "I haven't forgotten, but you have disappointed me in the past two years. You didn't do anything about the quicksand."

The man in the raincoat said casually, "Since the night fell over Korea, most of my men have gone to other countries, so it's inevitable that we were careless for a while."

Ji Wuye said no more: "Tell me, who is behind Han Yu?"

"King Han and the Iron Blood Alliance."

Ji Wuye's eyes narrowed: "Iron Blood Alliance?"

"To be precise, it's the Iron Blood Alliance of South Korea. When the six countries joined forces to attack Qin, the royal families of the six countries secretly formed the Iron Blood Alliance. Later, when the royal family of Qin joined, it had become a behemoth that was no less than Luowang. If it weren't for the Iron Blood Alliance dividing the country, it could be said to be the strongest force among the seven countries."

Ji Wuye's face was trembling. "I didn't expect that Han Yu is now in control of the Iron Blood Alliance in Korea. I thought that old guy King Han was unwilling to let go."

The man in the straw raincoat did not continue speaking and left quietly.

Ji Wuye watched the man in straw raincoat leave and slowly said, "My Lord, what do you think?"

The Blood-Clothed Marquis walked out from the darkness, holding the red wine glass in his hand as always.

"I wonder what the General would like to see?"

Ji Wuye said viciously: "The man in the straw raincoat must die!"

The Bloody Marquis chuckled and said, "Now is not the time. He has too many secrets."

Ji Wuye said disdainfully: "This general is not interested in secrets. It is best to let him take them to the grave."

The smile of the Bloody-Robed Marquis disappeared: "General, I value the Straw-Robed Guest very much, I hope you won't interfere."

A rare look of fear flashed in Ji Wuye's eyes. If Emerald Tiger was here, based on his understanding of Ji Wuye, he would definitely be sure that Ji Wuye was indeed not as good as the Marquis.

If Ji Wuye was not afraid of the Blood-Robed Marquis, he would definitely not be intimidated. Instead, he would show his dominance and suppress the Blood-Robed Marquis. He always did not like to beat around the bush. If he did so, there was only one possibility, that the consequences of taking action would not be something Ji Wuye could bear.

"Since the Marquis has said so, I will naturally give him face. But this general reminds the Marquis that the Straw-clothed Man is not a legitimate person. If he is not used properly, he will hurt himself instead."

After Ji Wuye finished speaking, he left the secret side hall holding his eight-foot sword.

The origins of the Straw Raincoat Man are mysterious. Since he joined Night Shadow five years ago, Night Shadow has become the undisputed overlord of Korea in just one year. All the things that happened during this period still make Ji Wuye feel solemn when he thinks of them.

The most crucial thing is that Marquis Xueyi seems to know something about the Guest in Straw Raincoat. Thinking that the Guest in Straw Raincoat was introduced by Marquis Xueyi, Ji Wuye became even more gloomy and his face was as dark as water.

In order to counter the power of Marquis Xueyi, he established Bainiao, promoted Feicuihu, controlled the crown prince, and sent his son Ji Yihu to join the army. He also conspired with Han Yu to let Yihu marry Honglian. All these things he did were not only to consolidate his position as the number one in Korea, but also to seize the opportunity to overthrow Marquis Xueyi.

But he knew that if he wanted to achieve what he wanted, there was one person he could hardly get around: the mother of the Bloody Marquis, the mistress of the Snowy Castle, and the only female marquis in Korea.

He was waiting for an opportunity, the opportunity when the female marquis died. He knew that the female marquis was not dead yet because the Blood-Robed Marquis did not control the power and inheritance belonging to the female marquis.

He had personally experienced the era of the female marquis and knew how terrifying this woman was, whether it was her martial arts or her tactics, or even the powerful influence she controlled. Even though she had kept a low profile for so many years, he still felt uneasy about her.

At his position, dangers are lurking on all sides and enemies are everywhere. The prosperity on the surface cannot hide the desolation behind him.

Just like when he was in his own mansion, he was often dressed in armor and almost never left his eight-foot sword.

Marquis Blood-Robed was standing alone in this dim side hall. It was normal for Ji Wuye to have murderous intentions towards the Straw-Robed Man. No one in power would want the leader of his intelligence services to be someone he knew little about or even had never seen his true face.

"The Marquis in bloody robes, the emerald tiger on the stone. The banshee in the blue sea, the guest in straw raincoat under the moon."

The Blood-Clothed Marquis slowly recited this widely circulated poem.

People only know that night has enveloped South Korea, but little do they know that behind the night, there is a layer of blood.

The sound of a bronze wine glass falling to the ground was heard in the empty side hall, and the Blood-Robed Marquis walked out slowly with his hands behind his back.

Looking at the bright moon, a cruel smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

My mother has lived for so long, it's time for her to go.
Mo Ya and Ying Ge sat in silence, and this scene lasted for a long time.

Mo Ya's voice was a little hoarse: "Yingge, we may have been exposed."

Yingge murmured, "This shouldn't be the case."

Mo Ya smiled bitterly: "When I came out from Cheng Jiao, I didn't realize that I had been exposed. Just now I kept thinking about what happened in the past few days, as well as the expressions and words of everyone in Liusha. All the abnormalities point to one place."

Yingge's eyes flashed with sharpness: "Let's go now."

Mo Ya shook his head: "I have observed this place. No matter where we go out, we will be blocked by the people of Liusha. Moreover, Zi Lan Xuan is not a simple building. There are many mysterious ways and some hidden weapons and mechanisms that cannot be seen clearly."

Yingge calmed down and thought for a while, "Why not get rid of Jingwei and Weizhuang when we go to the general's mansion tomorrow night, and then join forces with the general to take them down?"

Mo Ya groaned, "No, if this is the case, our action will fail. Even if the general doesn't kill us, I'm afraid we won't escape punishment. Most importantly, I have a feeling that Cheng Jiao has already expected that we might do something like this tomorrow night."

Yingge was a little exhausted: "Are we just going to watch Quicksand use us as a prey?"

Mo Ya sighed softly: "Perhaps we shouldn't start with Cheng Jiao. It seems easy to succeed, but it is full of troubles."

When Yingge thought of Chengjiao taking advantage of her with his hands and mouth, she felt uncomfortable. She was even more upset. She was very unhappy because she lost more than she gained.

"Are you in touch with Bai Feng?"

Mo Ya nodded slightly: "He and I agreed to use the spy bird to deliver the message."

Yingge knew about the spybird, a small bird specially trained by Mo Ya and Bai Feng. It was small in size but had sharper eyesight than an eagle or falcon. It made no sound when flying and was used to track enemies.

"What time did you agree on?" Mo Ya looked at the dark night and said, "A moment before dawn."

Yingge was startled: "The time has come."

Mo Ya walked to the window and looked at the peaceful night.

"It should have been discovered."

Yingge's face looked a little ugly. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door, making Mo Ya and Yingge tense.

"Who?"

Yingge let out a low cry.

Cheng Jiao pushed open the door and said with a smile, "It's me. Are you two still discussing matters?"

Mo Ya calmed down and said, "We will take action tomorrow night. Yingge and I are planning some details."

Cheng Jiao couldn't help but smile: "Do you need my help?"

Yingge's heart skipped a beat: "I wonder what you want to offer, sir."

Yan Lingji walked out from behind Cheng Jiao, smiling as she carried a tied up spy bird and placed it on the table.

"Does this help?"

Mo Ya's face changed, but fortunately his wit acquired over the years helped him.

"Chang'an Jun, to be honest, there is one thing that Mo Ya has not told you."

Cheng Jiao sat at the table and said, "Why not tell me about it?"

Mo Ya groaned for a moment and said, "This spy-winged bird is used to pass messages between Bai Feng and me."

Cheng Jiao narrowed his eyes and said, "So, you and Yingge are indeed the traitors sent to Liusha by Ji Wuye, just as Hongxiao said?"

Mo Ya chuckled and said, "Chang'an Jun misunderstood. Do you know what the relationship between Bai Feng and me is?"

"As leaders of the same Hundred Birds, we are naturally comrades in arms."

"There is another layer. Bai Feng is my long-lost brother. But Ji Wuye doesn't know it yet."

Cheng Jiao almost spit out the tea he had just drunk.

He actually encountered such a bloody scene.

But think about it, this is the Warring States Period two thousand years ago, there were not so many tricks, and Mo Ya didn't make it up to fool him.

"Really? Then why are you guys secretly in contact?"

Mo Ya coughed lightly and said, "The reason why Bai Feng didn't escape from the General's Mansion with me was to help me and Yingge in secret."

"Interesting, go on. Let me hear whether you and Yingge are loyal subjects or traitors."

Mo Ya's heart was lifted.

"We will cause a big disturbance in the General's Mansion tomorrow night, and we will need Bai Feng's cooperation."

"How to cooperate?"

"The patrol routes and codes of the personal guards in Ji Wuye's mansion are decided by drawing lots on the same day. If you want to sneak in."

"Wait, this young master never intended to sneak in. I wanted you to make a big scene and enter with dignity."

Yingge, who had been silent all the time, took a breath and lowered her head, not daring to look at Cheng Jiao, for fear that her inner fear would be seen.

Mo Ya took a deep breath and said decisively, "Tomorrow night, Yingge and I will join forces with Bai Feng to destroy the General's Mansion."

Cheng Jiao suddenly clapped his hands and laughed: "This is great. I look forward to your actions tomorrow night."

After watching Cheng Jiao slowly walk out with Yan Lingji and Jing Wei, Mo Ya breathed a sigh of relief, and unknowingly his back was soaked with sweat.

Cheng Jiao, who had just left, also sighed. He was about to hug Jing Wei and go to sleep, but Yan Lingji, who was on duty, caught a spy bird, so he had to come over in person to continue to put pressure on Mo Ya. It was too difficult for him.

Yingge was a little flustered: "What should we do now?"

Mo Ya forced a smile and said, "Now it seems that Cheng Jiao does know something, but he is not sure which side we are on. I am afraid that our performance tomorrow night will determine whether we can gain Cheng Jiao's trust."

Yingge clenched his fists tightly: "Do you really want Bai Feng to get involved?"

"Unless we risk the failure of our plan and our own death, asking Bai Feng to come as well is probably the best option."

Yingge smiled bitterly: "I can hardly tell which side we are on."

Zi Nu poured a glass of water for Cheng Jiao who had returned.

"What's Mo Ya's reaction?"

Cheng Jiao smiled and said, "Mo Ya now has a younger brother. He is planning to bring Bai Feng to Liusha as well."

Zi Nu chuckled: "Is Mo Ya planning to move the headquarters of Bai Niao to Zi Lan Xuan?"

Cheng Jiao also shook his head helplessly. What was going on?

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