While Liu Mingzhi was annoyed, the words that the old man said to him more than once when he heard about people's politics came to mind.
The innate masters claim to be brave enough to defeat tens of thousands of men. Even if they cannot really kill tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, as long as they do not intend to fight to the death and want to escape, the army will be helpless.
Now that I have reached this state, I naturally know that what the old man said is true.
But after all, his foundation is too shallow. There are many masters under his command, but there is no such top master as the Shadow Master, the Four Dharma Kings of Wind, Thunder, Rain, and Lightning, and the Twelve Shadow Protectors.
Monk Liaofan, Thirteenth Aunt Bai Ling'er and others can help him for a while, but they cannot stay by his side forever to support him.
Is there really no way to uproot the spy in his lifetime?
Although the Five Great Diamonds in Wanyuan's hands, the Four Great Innates in the old man's hands, and the Protector of the Country in Yao'er's hands can all be used by him, they are not the forces in his hands after all, and they are not always so easy to use.
Moreover, the opponents we face are the spooky old foxes like the Spy Shadows. If we are not careful, the news may leak out.
Do I want to compare my lifespan with old foxes like the Shadow Master and who can live longer?
After coming back from his thoughts, Liu Mingzhi looked at Qinglong thoughtfully: "You just said that when the brothers pursued, there were no traces of the few shadow guardians who escaped?"
"Reporting to the young master, when my subordinates led the brothers in pursuit to the outer city, the shadow guardians relied on their superb skills to finally throw the brothers away.
Then he disappeared into the city without a trace. "
Liu Mingzhi turned his finger and was silent for a while: "In other words, there is probably a secret base of spy shadows in the city?"
"It's possible, but it doesn't rule out that they used Qinggong to climb over the city wall and escape from the city.
After all, they have been in the capital for many years and are very familiar with the terrain in the capital. It is not difficult for them to take advantage of the terrain to escape from the city. "
Liu Mingzhi looked at Suzaku: "In the Sixteenth Square, your Suzaku Division's spies haven't found any strange houses, yards, or mansions in the past two years or so?"
Suzaku nodded regretfully: "No, although the spies under my command have spread all over the capital, there is still nothing wrong."
Liu Mingzhi nodded with a disappointed expression: "It seems that there is still a big gap between you and the established forces like the Spies.
By the way, your strength has now reached the half-step innate state. Is it possible to break through to that state in your lifetime?
If many years later, your strength is still the same as it is now, when the spy shows up again in the future, won't I still be unable to defeat their masters?
There is no shortage of masters in the relevant departments now, but top masters. Do you understand? "
"This... we will definitely try our best to break through that level and help the young master solve his problems."
"Try your best, I also understand that this kind of thing cannot be forced after all.
After all, the spy film's hundreds of years of heritage cannot be compared to the relevant departments of yours who have only been around for ten years!
Suzaku. "
"Master?"
"Send another group of spies into the capital to investigate all the places that are considered impossible."
"Yes, I have the order."
"You all should stand down and try your best to track down the whereabouts of the four shadow guardians!"
"Yes, we are leaving."
After the two Suzakus quietly left the imperial study, Young Master Liu stared at the palace door in silence for an unknown length of time, and then suddenly slapped the dragon case hard.
"Shadow Master, I don't believe that you would rather hide in a dark place until you die.
You must not let me find your hiding place, otherwise I will get several tons of gunpowder and send you both to the west in an instant. "
After drinking the slightly cold tea in his hand, Young Master Liu flicked his sleeves and walked towards the outside of the imperial study with a gloomy expression.
After a few sticks of incense, Liu Mingzhi's figure returned to the outside of Penglai Restaurant again.
At the same time, a majestic golden eagle hovered over the Ministry of War for a moment and swooped down in the direction of the Ministry of War's Yamen.
"Uncle, you are back."
"Well! Are the guests on the fifth floor up?"
"Back to the young master, he's already up and taking a bath in the room."
Liu Mingzhi raised his eyebrows, nodded happily and walked toward the stairs, waving to Lan'er.
"I know, you go ahead and do your work."
"yes!"
All the way to the fifth floor, listening to the sound of rushing water in the Tianzihao guest room, Mr. Liu tried to push the door.
The door shook a few times, but did not open. It must have been bolted.
Looking back at the unoccupied guest room opposite, Liu Mingzhi took out the ordinary dagger from his sleeve with a smile on his face, inserted it gently into the crack of the door and began to move it gently.
Within a few breaths, Young Master Liu heard a soft sound behind the door. He put away the dagger with a smile and pushed gently, and the door opened slowly.
Young Master Liu sneaked into the guest room as if he were a thief, closed the door, and then bolted the door again.
Fidgeting with his hands and feet, he gradually approached the smoky bathtub. Liu Mingzhi, who was just sneaking closer to the bathtub, accidentally kicked a stool nearby. The sound of rushing water suddenly stopped, and Tao Ying's panicked voice rang out.
"who?"
Liu Mingzhi straightened up with an expression of resentment, and the obscene smile on his face disappeared.
"Uh-huh, sister Tao Ying, are you still sleeping?"
"Is it you? How did you get in?"
"Of course I walked in through the front door. I can't open the window in broad daylight, right? Why is your voice so nervous? What are you doing?"
"Coming in through the gate? I've obviously locked the door bolt, how could you...ah...get out quickly, don't come in."
Liu Mingzhi huddled in the hot water with his eyes fixed on Tao Ying, clasping his forehead and laughing.
"So Sister Tao Ying, you are taking a bath! You are the same. You don't even know to close the door while taking a bath in the broad daylight. Fortunately, I came in. What if a pervert comes in?"
Revealing the steaming mist, Tao Ying looked at Young Master Liu's serious look and couldn't help but froze for a moment, wondering if she had really forgotten to bolt the door.
"Sister Tao Ying, there is no maid in the inn to help you wipe your back. How about I help you if I feel sorry for you?"
With the words of inquiry in his mouth, Young Master Liu walked directly towards the tub without any hint of politeness.
Tao Ying's pretty face, which was already steaming with heat, immediately became even more heated when she saw Mr. Liu's actions. Her eyes were panicked, and her delicate body went deeper into the water, and she saw that her whole body was hidden directly under the hot water.
"I...I...I don't want your help, please get out quickly."
Liu Mingzhi ignored Tao Ying's expulsion, as if he didn't hear it, rolled up his sleeves and reached into the water with his hands.
"Sister Tao Ying, are you out now? We had a lot of love and affection last night. Little brother, let me wipe your back. Is there any inconvenience?
I don't mind if I deign to take a bath with you, why are you being polite to me?
Seeing things outside, really seeing things outside! "
Last night, due to various reasons, I was not able to enjoy it to the fullest. Now I finally reached my own territory, and I confirmed that the pretty girl Tao Ying no longer had any weapons on her body that could threaten her safety.
It has completely turned into a harmless little rabbit, and a naked and harmless little rabbit.
Under such a situation, how could Liu Mingzhi leave the guest room obediently.
Feeling that Liu Mingzhi's fingers had touched the skin on her shoulders, Tao Ying shuddered and hurriedly hid aside.
"You? What do you want to do?"
Looking at Tao Ying who was staring at him in panic, Liu Mingzhi became playful and took off his robe with a click of his tongue.
"My fair lady, a gentleman likes to be brave.
A man and a woman are alone in the same room. My dear sister, what do you think my little brother wants to do? "
Seeing Young Master Liu take off his robe, Tao Ying panicked and stood up instinctively to escape, but she forgot that she was taking a bath at this moment.
When he came to his senses and wanted to hide in again, he had already fallen into Liu Mingzhi's arms.
"Good sister, there were assassinations one after another last night, and my little brother was so frightened that he still can't calm down for a long time.
You were one of my assassins. I was kind enough by not killing you. Can't you compensate for my injured heart? "
Feeling the slightly painful stubble on Liu Mingzhi's chin, Tao Ying struggled subconsciously: "You - Liu Mingzhi, I beg you, don't do this.
You already know my identity, how can you still treat me like this...嘤咛..."
Tao Ying's voice gradually weakened to the point of being inaudible.
Not long after, the sound of rushing water sounded again, and the movement was much louder than before.
Outside the guest room, Lan'er heard some familiar noises in the room, looked at the cakes on the tray in her hand, and retreated with a blush on her face.
The sun is about midday.
Liu Mingzhi held his chin and silently stared at Tao Ying, who was curled up in the brocade quilt with a lazy expression and fell into a deep sleep. The corner of his mouth raised a smile involuntarily.
If it weren't for the previous assassination, this woman would really be a pleasure to watch!
I don’t know how long it will take for him to calm down.
While he was quietly looking at the beauty's appearance, there was a rapid knocking on the door.
"Third brother, are you here?"
Young Master Liu, who was staring at the beauty in a daze, suddenly woke up and turned to look in the direction of the door.
"Brother?"
"Yes, it's me!"
"Didn't you go home and rest?"
"An hour and a half ago, your uncle received an urgent military message from the North and immediately asked me to come look for you.
I went to your house first but didn't find you, so I came to the restaurant and asked the younger brother if he was indeed here. "
Liu Mingzhi suddenly got out of the bed, looked at the pretty young woman Tao Ying, who was frowning slightly and murmuring softly in her sleep. He bent down to pick up the clothes on the floor and tiptoed towards the door.
While putting on his clothes, he frowned and looked at the door and asked softly.
"What's going on? Are the troops in Xinfu or Beifu rebelling?"
"Of course not, the border guards from Beifu and Xinfu and the troops from Tsarist Russia and the former Western Turks who sneaked into our border uninvited.
Fifteen days ago, the war started on the Spieth Prairie. "
