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Shadow of the Blade
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As night fell and a gentle breeze blew, Lin Yu stood atop a tall building, dressed in a form-fitting deep blue outfit, resembling a ghost in the darkness. A long sword hung horizontally at his waist, its blade wide and thick, with a handle connected to a chain that swayed slightly in the wind, producing a faint metallic clinking sound. Lin Yu's sharp gaze pierced through the night as he focused intently on the distant the Xia Family estate.
Lin Yu was completely absorbed in observing the the Xia Family estate, his eyes as keen as an eagle's, with only the soft whisper of the wind in his ears. He stood silently, like a statue in the night, blending seamlessly with the surrounding darkness. Suddenly, he felt a light tap on his shoulder. Startled, he quickly turned around, instinctively placing his hand on the knife handle at his waist, his eyes sharp as blades, ready to respond to any potential threat.
The familiar colleague and good friend Li Mu caught his eye. Li Mu was dressed in a deep blue, impenetrable outfit, with a smile on his lips and a playful glint in his eyes. Clearly, he was pleased with himself for successfully sneaking up on and startling Lin Yu. This relaxed and casual attitude seemed to be his unique way of teasing.
"How's it going? What's the situation?" Li Mu asked leisurely, with a hint of teasing in his tone, as if the previous incident was just a joke between friends.
Lin Yu slowly put down his hand from the knife handle and responded coldly, "It seems that the target's household is having a gathering, just as our spy reported. There will definitely be more guards tonight."
He turned around and looked down at the mansion again, his eyes becoming cold and focused once more. At the entrance of the mansion, red lanterns swayed slightly in the night breeze, and a few figures lurked cautiously at the door. After a brief inspection, the guards let them in. All of this was observed by Lin Yu without missing a single detail.
Li Mu walked to Lin Yu's side, gazing at the scene below with a thoughtful look in his eyes. "It seems like they are planning something big. We need to be even more careful."
Lin Yu nodded, already having a plan in mind. "Tonight's operation must be swift and precise. Once we start, there's no turning back."
Li Mu put away his smile and his expression became serious. "Don't worry, I will cooperate with you. Let's complete this mission together."
The two of them looked at each other again, and their understanding and trust were conveyed in silence. Lin Yu knew that the night's operation was full of danger, but with a good friend like Li Mu fighting side by side, he felt more determined and confident. They stood quietly on top of the tall building, waiting for the night to deepen, waiting for that moment to arrive.
Under the moonlight, two deep blue figures stood firm in the night breeze, preparing for the impending storm.
Li Mu turned around and waved to several black-clothed men behind him. These black-clothed men were all his associates, agile and ruthless. They quickly took action, with one of them bringing the owner of the building from behind and pushing him in front of Li Mu. The man's face was covered in bruises and scars, clearly having suffered some torture, with his entire face swollen and looking particularly disheveled.
Behind that person, there are several men in black escorting his wife and children. They look terrified, trembling, and their eyes are filled with despair and fear. Li Mu coldly looks at this family, showing no mercy in his eyes. He reaches out and touches the man's face, his fingers gently caressing the scarred skin, the movement seeming gentle but exuding an intense chill.
Suddenly, a small knife appears from Li Mu's hand as if by magic, its silver light flashing, and it is pressed against the man's throat. The man shudders all over, staring in terror, not daring to move.
"Tell me," Li Mu's voice was low and cold, with unquestionable authority, "what are you plotting tonight? If you don't want your family to suffer, you better confess."
The man trembled, his lips quivering, seemingly struggling with whether to reveal the truth. Li Mu's blade lightly grazed his skin, drawing a trickle of blood, the pain making it impossible for him to remain silent.
"We... we are just following orders," the man's voice trembled, "someone commanded us to gather here, the specific... the specific plan, I really don't know..."
Li Mu's gaze became even colder, the edge of the knife exerted a little force, and blood drops slid down the blade. He said in a low voice, "What I want is more than just you not knowing..."
Then, Li Mu nodded at the black-clad man who was holding a family servant. The black-clad man moved swiftly and decisively, instantly twisting the servant's head with a sound of cracking bones. The servant gasped his last breath, his limp body falling heavily to the ground.
This scene terrified the escorted master, causing him to tremble all over, his legs nearly giving way as he stammered, "The the Xia Family... is summoning the Showa Dynasty..."
Li Mu heard the words " Showa Dynasty " and his eyes blazed with anger. He suddenly slapped the man's face and shouted, "The former dynasty! Not the Showa Dynasty!"
The man was left dizzy and disoriented from the blow, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, as he looked at Li Mu with increasing fear. He knew that if he didn't tell the truth, the cold and ruthless man in front of him would not hesitate to take his life.
"The apologies are the remnants of our previous gathering... they secretly plot to rebuild Showa Dynasty... This time's meeting is to discuss how to overthrow Yuanxi Dynasty... His voice was trembling, almost choked off.
Li Mu's face slightly softened, but his eyes still exuded a cold chill. "This is what I'm looking for. What are your plans? Tell me the specific details."
The man said nervously, "I really don't know much... They plan to rebel simultaneously in various places of the Yuanxi Dynasty, causing chaos and creating opportunities for loyalists of the previous dynasty..."
Lin Yu listened quietly, deep in thought. They had to act quickly to stop this conspiracy. Li Mu turned to look at Lin Yu with a determined look in his eyes.
"We need to act immediately," Li Mu said in a low voice, "we can't give them any chance."
The man kept his head down, continuously tapping the ground, making a heavy and urgent thud thud thud sound. His forehead had turned red from the tapping, but he seemed to feel no pain, only endless fear and despair enveloping him. He trembled and said, "Gentlemen, I've confessed to everything... please, spare us! At least spare my child, please?"
He pleaded, his voice trembling and desolate, pointing to his wife and child standing on the side, being held. His wife was already sobbing, tears streaming down like rain, her body trembling helplessly as she looked at her husband. In contrast, the young boy being held, though very young, had an air of transcendent calm. His eyes revealed a strange expression, as if he thought this was all just a nightmare, or perhaps he already knew their fate was irreversible.
Li Mu coldly stared at the family, showing no trace of pity in his eyes. He snorted contemptuously, as if accustomed to such pleas and remained unmoved. Lin Yu furrowed his brow slightly, his gaze briefly passing over the young boy's face, a barely perceptible flicker of doubt crossing his innermost thoughts.
"Let you go?" Li Mu sneered, "You chose this path yourselves, now it's too late to beg for mercy."
He turned to look at Lin Yu, seemingly seeking the next instruction. Lin Yu remained silent for a moment, struggling with a difficult decision. He knew that tonight's operation had no room for error, but faced with a family so full of fear and despair, his inner turmoil sought to find a balance.
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