I selected five individuals to form a team, ready to carry out the mission.
According to Lin Feng's orders, I can mobilize all resources of the Military Affairs Office and act with discretion, so my members can come from any department within the Military Affairs Office.
Li Younian, my peer and friend, was recommended by Colonel from the Department of Land. He is skilled in socializing, a versatile person, and quite capable in combat, able to take on ten opponents alone, so he is recognized as Li Dangshi.
Mou Xiaoning, a local from Nanjiang, is very familiar with the political landscape and various affairs in Nanjiang. He is a seasoned operative from the Spy Camp in the Department of Land and was also recommended by Colonel.
Wang Ningyuan is a member of the Assassination Unit who has been undercover in Nanjiang for three years. He knows the situation there very well and is adept at disguise; he is a top disciple of the Captain of the Assassination Unit in the Department of Land.
Yuan Bufei is a member of the Training Camp and employs ruthless methods in Court Training. He has a keen understanding of the psychology of those undergoing Court Training and is a favored disciple of the Captain of the Training Camp in the Department of Land.
Sister Thirteen is an undercover agent from the Courier Camp, trained at Dali Temple. She understands the language and customs of Yingzhou very well and is a top student of the Captain of the Courier Camp in the Department of Land.
Each of these five individuals has their own specialties and are all capable aides to their respective Captains. When I announced to them that they would now be under my command, almost everyone expressed dissatisfaction.
"Ye Yifan, I received orders from my superior to fully cooperate with you on this mission, but you can't send me to my death!"
Sister Thirteen directly questioned me in front of everyone.
"Sister Thirteen, you are defying orders!"
"I'm just ensuring my own safety!"
"You..."
"Enough, stop arguing!"
I interrupted Sister Thirteen. I knew she was a very stubborn girl; although she was beautiful, she never showed anyone a good face except for Li Dangshi.
"I have a task for you now. Can you complete it?"
"What task?"
I leaned close to Sister Thirteen's ear and whispered a few words. Her expression immediately turned grim.
"This isn't appropriate, is it?"
"This is an order!"
"Understood!"
Sister Thirteen hesitated for a moment but ultimately accepted the order.
...
With everything ready, we set off.
A carriage was speeding towards Feng Street and Dafu Market with the six of us inside.
"Wang Ningyuan!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Go to Dafu Market and investigate, see how many spies are there."
"Understood!"
Wang Ningyuan set off and returned in less than half an hour.
"My lord, there is only Tian Shiyi in Dafu Market."
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!"
"Good!"
I nodded and led everyone to a noodle stall across from Dafu Market, ordering a few bowls of clear soup noodles.
"Wang Ningyuan!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Continue monitoring Dafu Market and report any developments promptly."
"Understood!"
"Li Dangshi!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Find a few brothers, prepare the tools, and wait for my orders."
"Understood!"
"Yuan Bufei!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Bring the instruments of torture and stay by my side, ready to follow orders at any time."
"Understood!"
"Sister Thirteen!"
"Master!"
"You... continue with your task."
"Understood!"
After arranging everything, I lowered my head and silently ate my clear noodle soup. Now that all the preparations were complete, we just needed the right moment.
...
Time passed second by second, and as night fell and the lights came on, Wang Ningyuan hurried over.
"Master, there's a situation!"
"Speak!"
"Two suspicious individuals have entered Dafu market."
"Suspicious individuals?"
"Yes, both of them are wearing straw hats and have their faces covered, but I can tell by their figures that they are definitely not Xiazhuo People."
"Yingzhou People?"
"That could be it!"
"Good!"
I nodded and glanced at Sister Thirteen beside me.
"Are you ready?"
"Ready."
"Alright, let's go!"
"Understood!"
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