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Shangguan Yiting looked at Cheng Mo Su, who lay quietly on the bed. A strand of dark hair fell across her face, which was pale and glistening with fine beads of sweat. Her cheeks were flushed from fever. She sighed, wondering when Mo Su would wake up. Moreover...
She lowered her voice, gazing out at the clouds outside that looked as if they were on fire. She had thought her brother's feelings for Mo Su were merely gratitude, but it seemed otherwise now; she knew he had truly fallen in love with Mo Su. She also realized he seemed to have forgotten his engagement to Rong Family Miss Rong Yuqiao.
"The art of war values speed. The people's hearts are aligned, supplies are abundant, decisions are decisive, and soldiers are brave—these are all very important. The major battle lasted only two days before Lin Hongyao's side was utterly defeated, while the Young Marshal captured another city. Moreover, Lin Hongyao had offended too many people; his subordinates actually captured him and delivered him to the Young Marshal, claiming they wanted to redeem themselves. Haha, don’t you find that amusing?" The military camp was filled with joy as everyone discussed the good news and military affairs; even the low-ranking soldiers could join in the conversation, resembling great military strategists.
In the dark room, the atmosphere was tense and eerie. Shangguan Shaoyi's gaze radiated a chilling aura, fixed unwaveringly on the suspended figure of Lin Hongyao.
Lin Hongyao had been beaten to a pulp, lacking his usual authority; only his eyes remained fierce like a wolf or tiger. Shangguan Shaoyi smiled faintly, his tone harsh, "A fierce beast must ultimately be tamed; it's just a matter of time." Shen Mingliang understood his meaning and raised the whip in his hand again, striking down hard on Lin Hongyao.
"Shangguan Lin! You coward! If you have the guts, face me one-on-one! Hanging me here and whipping me is not what a hero does!" Lin Hongyao bit his lip, showing no sign of despair as he continued to curse.
Shangguan Shaoyi smiled coldly and mocked him, "Now Vice Officer Lin knows what a fair one-on-one duel is? Why didn’t you think of that when you blew up my father's plane?" He gestured for Shen Mingliang to stop and took the whip himself, exuding an intimidating coldness with murderous intent in his eyes. He struck down fiercely, causing Lin Hongyao to gasp in pain but manage to hold back his cries.
"That’s what your father deserves! He didn’t see the situation clearly! Sooner or later this place will belong to the Japanese, and he wanted to offend them—I don’t want any part of that!" Lin Hongyao was battered all over but still spoke defiantly.
Shangguan Shaoyi's smile tightened at the corners; his handsome face was shrouded in darkness as he clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging. With one punch, he knocked out two of Lin Hongyao's front teeth, causing blood to flow from his own hand as well. "Your father treated you well just because he didn’t want to sell out Northeast China to the Japanese, yet you colluded with them to blow up his plane. My Brother-in-law and nephew died alongside him. Lin Hongyao! Today I will make you pay blood for blood!"
"Hmph." Even with two front teeth knocked out, Lin Hongyao's smile remained sinister and terrifying. "That’s your father's own fault! I’ve never liked him anyway; he was so foolish to trust me—hahaha! It’s simply ridiculous! And your Brother-in-law! He’s nothing but a useless pretty boy!"
"Shut your mouth!" Shangguan Shaoyi threw another punch, knocking out another tooth from Lin Hongyao. By now he could no longer tell whether the blood on his hands was his or Lin Hongyao's. "A scoundrel like you deserves a thousand cuts!"
"Then why don’t you kill me?" Lin Hongyao's gaze remained fierce. "Is it just for your amusement to hang me here? Shangguan brat, it seems you're still wet behind the ears!"
"You're still talking so much when death is imminent!" Shen Mingliang couldn't help but speak up. To be honest, he didn't understand why the Young Marshal had kept Lin Hongyao around until now.
Shangguan Shaoyi said coldly, "Don't worry, I'll send you to meet Yan Wang soon, but before that, I have something to ask you." He paused, his gaze sharp and fierce. "Who is your contact with the Japanese? How did you get in touch with them? Spill everything!"
Lin Hongyao laughed nervously, his broken front teeth causing his words to whistle, but he maintained his usual fierce demeanor. "I won't tell you! Not even if I die!" Seeing Shen Mingliang raise the whip again, he laughed even more arrogantly. "Go ahead! It would be best if you beat me to death! Use any torture you want! If I scream, then I'll take your last name!"
Shangguan Shaoyi sneered; this Lin Hongyao still had some backbone. His voice was deep, and his eyes were as piercing as lightning. "I don't need torture; just one thing will make you tell me everything you know." He gestured to Shen Mingliang, who suddenly remembered what Shangguan Shaoyi had asked him to prepare that morning. He had been puzzled at the time but finally understood. He left to fetch the item and returned to Lin Hongyao.
"Burn it!" Shangguan Shaoyi turned his back, holding his breath. Following the order, Shen Mingliang brought the burning incense close to Lin Hongyao's nose. As soon as Lin Hongyao inhaled it, he felt his body go soft, his consciousness hazy and euphoric. Just as he was about to take another whiff, Shen Mingliang suddenly pulled the incense away and looked at him with a cold smile.
"Shangguan Lin! You are truly despicable!" He didn't know how Shangguan Shaoyi knew about his love for the Mysterious Fragrance and devised such a method to force him to comply.
Although Shangguan Shaoyi had his back turned to him, Lin Hongyao could sense the chill radiating from him clearly. He heard that icy voice say, "Deputy Officer Lin, my father mentioned you when you were with him. He said you have a stubborn temper and a fierce disposition; regular torture wouldn't work on you." He coldly commanded, "Shen Deputy Officer, continue burning!"
The familiar scent wafted right under his nose but was controlled by Shangguan Shaoyi, coming and going unpredictably, making him restless. While he wasn't afraid of suffering, he dreaded not being satisfied. After being tormented for so long and knowing he was going to die anyway, he thought it better to indulge a little and enjoy himself. "Let me smell the Mysterious Fragrance!" he shouted. "I'll tell you everything!"
Shangguan Shaoyi turned around and stepped out of the shadow that concealed his face. His gaze was piercing as he signaled Shen Mingliang with a glance. Shen Mingliang understood and nodded; he brought the incense burner back in front of Lin Hongyao. Lin Hongyao took a deep breath of it and said, "A woman named Yun Yun sent by the Japanese is responsible for contact. When your father fell out with the Japanese, she approached me on her own initiative. But I need her by my side for everything; she must know all the intelligence."
A transaction bound by power and lust. Shangguan Shaoyi nodded; everything was clear in his mind. He signaled Shen Mingliang to stop. The remaining rationality in front of him slowly returned to Lin Hongyao, who immediately began cursing again as soon as he regained consciousness. "Shangguan Lin, you're too despicable! Using such lowly tactics!"
Shangguan Shaoyi snorted coldly. "You can only blame yourself for getting involved in this bad habit; once a mistake is made, there's no turning back. Once a bad habit starts, it's already too late. Who is behind Yun Yun? What forces does she have behind her?!"
Lin Hongyao laughed loudly, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. "Shangguan Lin! You can only ask this much; I won't tell you another word!"
Shangguan Shaoyi's pupils tightened as he instantly turned his head. "Shen Deputy Officer! Stop him!" As soon as the words left his mouth, Lin Hongyao bit his tongue and committed suicide, and Shen Mingliang was still a step too late.
"Damn it!" Shen Mingliang aimed his pistol at Lin Hongyao's head. The gunshot echoed in the dark room, leaving a glaring splash of red.
"Enough." Shangguan Shaoyi waved his hand. "That Yun Yun will surely come to find us herself." He quietly looked at the lifeless body in front of him, feeling a deep sense of emotion.
Finally avenged my father.
Finally reclaimed what belonged to him.
And also...
Mo Su... I can finally come back...
He walked out of the dark room, and outside the window was a bright winter sun.
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