Chapter 1456 - 1453: Testing the Informants

Chapter 1456: Chapter 1453: Testing the Informants

So, these days, Gu Yuxin has been monitoring them, pretending to see them accidentally.

Every time, she would notice the two whispering, their eyes somewhat sneaky, and several times they even scouted the surrounding terrain, the sentry posts, and the like. Last time, she was asked if there were any other exits to descend the mountain here. They mentioned hearing about inside-outside pincer attacks to defeat the enemy, then curiously asked Gu Yuxin how that worked.

At the time, Gu Yuxin just smiled and didn’t say anything.

Since that day, Gu Yuxin began to suspect Hu Fei and Feng Jie, but she pretended to be carefree every day, as if she had no interest in military affairs at all.

After everyone dispersed, Gu Yuxin appeared in front of Wu Guangzu. The two clicked and walked together.

Seeing the beautiful Gu Yuxin, Wu Guangzu felt a bit moved, but Gu Yuxin was calm and indifferent. At this moment, she only thought about how to help Chen Tianlong accomplish his task, then live the life they desired.

When the time comes, whether she can stay by Chen Tianlong’s side, whether Mengting can accept her. However, at this moment, Gu Yuxin still had something to discuss with Wu Guangzu, regarding Hu Fei and Feng Jie.

"Brother Wu, I have something to tell you. I think there’s something odd about Hu Fei and Feng Jie." Gu Yuxin began to explain her suspicions, sharing the questions Hu Fei asked her in detail.

Wu Guangzu was surprised after hearing that, unexpectedly, Gu Yuxin is a detective, a hidden expert.

Despite watching her play with children and helping the aunties farm, ignoring the military affairs, she had already noticed the flaws within the organization, which greatly impressed Wu Guangzu. ℴ

"Haha, Miss Yuxin truly is a hidden master, able to notice the inconsistencies." Wu Guangzu looked around and didn’t find anything suspicious, although the two were careful with their conversations.

"Ah? Brother Wu, you already know?"

Gu Yuxin was a bit surprised, thinking she stumbled upon something alone, only to find Wu Guangzu aware too, confirming Hu Fei and Feng Jie are probably up to no good.

"Indeed, I noticed since the second day they arrived, but without evidence, I couldn’t be sure, fearing I might accuse the wrong people and alert the enemy."

As Wu Guangzu spoke, he smirked slightly, revealing a cold smile, then continued, "Since they enjoy being informers so much, then let’s use their plan against them..."

"Brother Wu, you’re saying..."

Gu Yuxin smiled knowingly with a hint of mischief.

"Yes, I have a method. You’ll see tomorrow."

Wu Guangzu didn’t say much, and the two began to walk towards the main courtyard.

Throughout the night, Hu Fei and Feng Jie discussed extensively but failed to devise a good plan, making them anxious, leaving them sleepless.

Early the next morning, looking a bit lethargic, Wu Guangzu saw their pale faces and panda eyes as he had breakfast. Though not very apparent, it was clear.

Wu Guangzu observed and thought: These two must have stayed up all night devising ways to gather intelligence, spinning their heads in circles.

With this in mind, he immediately gathered everyone, stating he would reveal a secret, and within a few minutes, everyone assembled in the square.

Currently, their forces numbered around six to seven hundred.

Including women and children, there were over eight hundred people.

Before long, Wu Guangzu stood on the platform at the center of the square and shouted, "Brothers and sisters, come with me later, today I will take you to a place where we can escape when in trouble, it’s a secret passage."

"Wow..."

As soon as Wu Guangzu’s words landed, the crowd below burst into an uproar, but this reaction was within Wu Guangzu’s expectations. However, everyone was amazed; they had heard the Assassin Group was difficult to attack and defend with only one path, now learning about a secret passage was surprising.

"It’s true. If you don’t believe me, I’ll lead you through it later, seeing with your own eyes will confirm it without a doubt."

Wu Guangzu spoke excitedly, a joyful expression on his face, before adding, pretending well enough in the act would be crucial, otherwise, how could they compete against even better actors?

After speaking, Wu Guangzu signaled to Ru Nian, Ding Kong, Tan Batian, and others, as each team leader took their respective men, while those not part of the troops temporarily followed Chen Tianlong and Gu Yuxin.

Soon, a group of eight hundred grandly arrived at the Assassin Group’s mountaintop, the entrance to the Forbidden Land and the Sect Leaders’ historical training cave.

"Alright, each team leader should take ten members of their team, and follow me inside. Get familiar with the path, so that if something special occurs, you can lead the brothers to escape."

As Wu Guangzu spoke, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly added, "However, I’m talking about special circumstances, not random escapes. Escapees, you know the consequences, right?"

"Yes, understood! We will never be deserters!"

The soldiers responded in unison.

Wu Guangzu nodded with satisfaction and, accompanied by representatives from the four squads, Hu Fei, and a few others, entered the cave to take a look. Gu Yuxin naturally knew about the hidden passageway, so there was no need for her to go in again; she just waited for them by the cave entrance.

This time, Wu Guangzu devised a plan to kill two birds with one stone.

Firstly, bringing Hu Fei and Feng Jie here had a clear purpose—to catch a traitor. If they were enemy insiders, someone would definitely come over tonight to see what’s going on.

Wu Guangzu decided to only bring a few along, then directly say the exit is up ahead, without taking them outside the cave entrance.

This was a deliberate arrangement by Wu Guangzu. He wanted the enemy to reveal more of their exposed parts. After all, if you’ve traveled down the path and know the exit is ahead, you’d certainly want to know where it goes, if it’s convenient, how wide the entrance is, and other such specifics.

This is what an insider would want to know. With this information, their plan could succeed. Then attacking the Assassin Group would be a surefire victory.

Sure enough, Wu Guangzu led everyone to the place where Fang Yan had passed away and then pointed to a cave entrance opposite, saying, "Brothers, see clearly, the exit is fifty meters past the cave entrance. If anything unforeseen happens in the future, just follow it out."

Everyone curiously looked forward, but as Wu Guangzu, the captain, had already stopped, it would be unlikely for someone to walk over and check the path alone.

Hu Fei and Feng Jie also wanted to see it, but it would be too obvious. Hu Fei didn’t want to get exposed just yet, so he held back.

Both of them were thinking the same, and Wu Guangzu, standing to the side, knew exactly what they were thinking too.

"Alright, since everyone knows the way out, let’s head back." This time, Wu Guangzu spoke somewhat sternly, almost as a command, urging everyone to turn around and head back immediately.

Ru Nian, Ding Kong, and others were puzzled, not sure what the third senior brother was up to, but they trusted he had a plan, so they obediently led their teams back.

Hu Fei felt a bit unwilling, but there was no choice; he couldn’t just run out in front of everyone. If he did, he’d probably never be able to return.

Wu Guangzu walked behind the group, watching the backs of the two, grinning to himself.

Soon, everyone exited the cave. After Wu Guangzu casually closed the small stone door, he followed everyone out. The reason Wu Guangzu brought so many soldiers over this time was to let them know there was a stone door in the back mountain, and entering it leads to an exit.

Otherwise, in a crisis, not even knowing where to escape would be ridiculous.

Quickly, the troops were taken back, and after dispersing, everyone went about their business, and the Assassin Group returned to its usual state. Wu Guangzu and Gu Yuxin exchanged a smile. She finally understood Wu Guangzu’s intent and, without saying anything, just secretly gave a thumbs up in praise.

Seeing this, Wu Guangzu slightly smiled—a rare smile, meant only for her.

This day seemed excessively long for some, but for Wu Guangzu and Gu Yuxin, it was a particularly joyful day.

After leaving the cave, Wu Guangzu arranged several soldiers on the mountain path to guard against anyone sneaking out and giving the enemy an opportunity.

Hu Fei and Feng Jie also noticed this, but thought it normal. Everyone had seen there was an exit today; if anyone wanted to sneak out for a bit of fun, they might as well slip out here.

So, it was necessary to arrange some soldiers to guard, thinking of everyone’s safety.

Finally, the sun set in the west, hanging diagonally before the mountain. The twilight, though beautiful, lacked the bustle of former days.

The beautiful scenery of things having changed, but people remaining, always seemed so desolate, reminding Wu Guangzu of Fang Yan. The master’s affection for him was deep, and he never thought he’d lose him like this.

Chen Tianlong was someone he met later, also one of Ye Feng’s favorite disciples. The two were just like brothers, loving each other dearly. Now, still unable to gather properly due to scattering for national affairs.

"Ah! Yu Xin, when will we be able to enjoy this beautiful sunset together, with Chen Tianlong and Mengting?" Wu Guangzu sighed.

As Gu Yuxin looked at the sunset, she suddenly thought of Chen Tianlong. Yes, this man, ever since she met him, had been busy in the tense atmosphere, never having a peaceful day, making her heart ache for him.

"Brother Wu, there will be a day when a few of us can happily walk together, accompanied by the dust of the world, galloping on horses, witnessing the world’s splendor." Gu Yuxin couldn’t help but comfort, also comforting her own uneasy heart, as her thoughts inadvertently drifted to the distance.

In the blink of an eye, darkness fell, and knowing it was about time, Wu Guangzu hurriedly bid farewell to Gu Yuxin and rushed to the hall.

After dinner, Hu Fei and Feng Jie immediately returned to their room, quickly changed into their gear, and spent a whole hour inside the room. Once the time was right, the lights in both rooms consecutively went out, feigning an appearance of having gone to sleep.