vrcanaries Chapter 177 A man disguised as a woman
Chapter 177 A man disguised as a woman
The evening clouds merged together, and the dark sky was like satin, wrapping Junhua City tightly inside.
The stars have dimmed, leaving only a solitary moon hanging high in the sky, its cool silver light pouring down, covering the houses and streets in the city with a hazy veil.
Jiang Yu paced the courtyard, checking every door and window to ensure they were securely locked. After confirming they were secure, he meticulously set up a hidden trap in the courtyard's shadows. Although unmarried girls weren't the primary target of flower thieves, he still didn't dare slack off. After all, this was a matter of personal safety, and no carelessness was tolerated.
When everything was arranged, Jiang Yu flashed and quietly jumped onto the eaves under the cover of night.
The moonlight poured down, outlining a clear outline. The breeze blew, making the clothes rustle. Jiang Yu's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, scanning every corner of the city, not missing any suspicious signs.
In the afternoon, he received a bounty order from the government and also obtained some clues.
According to the recollections of several eyewitnesses who heard the noise and went out to investigate on the night of the murder, the flower thief was short and thin, but his martial arts skills were extremely outstanding. He moved as fast as a ghost and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye, leaving only a fleeting black shadow, making him elusive.
In recent days, the government has been extremely strict in controlling the people entering and leaving the city gates. Jiang Yu inferred that the flower thief was most likely still hiding in the city and was very likely to escape from the city under the cover of night.
Everything was silent, only the sound of the night watchman's beating echoed in the silent night.
"Dong-dong-dong", the sound of the night watch came.
Jiang Yu's ear bones moved slightly, and he thought to himself, at this time of day in the past, the streets of Junhua City were bustling with people coming and going, but now because of that murder, the whole city has fallen into a depressing silence, and the streets are deserted with few people.
Suddenly, a dark figure flashed across the distant rooftops, so fast that if Jiang Yu hadn't been on high alert, he would have almost missed it. His heart trembled, his intuition telling him that this could be the flower thief. Without hesitation, Jiang Yu tapped his toes and, like an arrow from a bow, chased in the direction the shadow had disappeared.
The shadowy figure, sensing someone was chasing it, sped up abruptly, twirling across the rooftops with a light, agile movement, blending seamlessly into the night. Jiang Yu held onto it, their figures intersecting and overlapping in the moonlight.
Jiang Yu had to admit that the thief's lightness skills were indeed extraordinary. He disappeared without a trace without a trace when he was not paying attention.
"Damn it! He disappeared in the blink of an eye!"
After his anger subsided, Jiang Yu quickly calmed down, jumped off the eaves, and quietly walked through the narrow alley. He had a hunch that the thief couldn't get far. After all, if he wanted to leave the city, he couldn't avoid this area anyway.
Just as he lowered his eyes to think, a woman wearing a veiled hat appeared from the corner, passed him, and walked towards the city gate.
The woman's footsteps were hurried, making a clattering sound on the cobblestones, a sound that suggested haste and panic. Her figure seemed frail, but her gait was uncoordinated. Her arms swung stiffly and mechanically, as if she were trying to imitate the woman's movements, but couldn't quite grasp the key.
Jiang Yu stopped involuntarily, turned around and looked at the woman, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
Now the people in the city are in a panic, and the women hardly dare to go out, let alone go out alone in the dead of night. The more Jiang Yu thought about it, the more suspicious he felt, so he turned around and chased after him.
The woman noticed that Jiang Yu was following her and she couldn't help but quicken her pace.
Jiang Yu became more and more certain that there was a trick, and shouted: "Stop!"
At the same time, he swung out the Wind-Breaking Blade on his back as fast as lightning, hitting the woman's legs accurately. The woman's knees softened and she fell to the ground.
Jiang Yu took the opportunity to step forward and lifted her veil.
With the help of the cold moonlight, Jiang Yu could see the other person's face clearly. It was the face of a young man, but his hideous expression made him look particularly terrifying.
"How cunning! You're actually disguising yourself as a woman, trying to confuse everyone!" Jiang Yu glared at him, threw his veiled hat to the ground, and sneered, "Today I will definitely hand you over to the authorities, this rapist who persecutes women!"
The flower thief glared at Jiang Yu fiercely and said with gritted teeth: "You meddle in other people's business. Today is the day you die!" Before he finished speaking, he pulled out a dagger from his waist, and with a flash of cold light, he stabbed it straight into Jiang Yu's chest.
Jiang Yu reacted extremely quickly, dodging sideways and easily avoiding the fierce attack. At the same time, his right fist hit the flower thief in the face like a meteor. The flower thief quickly dodged sideways, and the two instantly fell into a fierce fight.
The flower thief's moves are ruthless and sharp, and every blow carries the momentum of a fatal blow. When the dagger is swung, the cold light flashes, like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, making it impossible to defend against it.
Fortunately, Jiang Yu was a skilled martial artist with rich experience. Facing the frenzied attacks of the flower thief, he remained calm and composed, his figure elusive like a ghost, always able to deftly neutralize the opponent's attacks and occasionally find opportunities to counterattack. His punches and kicks were powerful, and each move was powerful, making the flower thief dare not slack off.
The two men fought back and forth, their fists whistling, and the sound of fighting was particularly harsh in the quiet night. The officers and soldiers patrolling nearby heard the noise and quickly rushed over.
Seeing this, the flower thief panicked, knowing he would be caught if he continued to fight. He feinted, turned around and ran. Jiang Yu would not let him escape so easily. He exerted force and chased after him again, vowing to bring this evil thief to justice.
The two ran wildly in the narrow alley, one in front and one behind, their footsteps echoing off the walls.
Jiang Yu gradually closed the distance between him and the flower thief. Seeing the right moment, he took a quick step forward, stretched out his hand and firmly grabbed the back of the flower thief's collar, and pulled it hard, pulling it to the ground. After the flower thief fell, he quickly turned over and wrestled with Jiang Yu.
The two men rolled on the ground, punching and kicking each other, and dust flew everywhere.
Relying on his superb martial arts and powerful strength, Jiang Yu gradually gained the upper hand, pinned the flower thief under him, and tightly grasped his neck with both hands.
The flower thief was breathing rapidly, his face flushed, and his eyes were full of despair and unwillingness. Just when Jiang Yu thought he was about to succeed, the flower thief suddenly looked fierce, reached into his arms with his right hand, took out a small paper bag, and took advantage of Jiang Yu's unpreparedness to throw it towards his face.
Jiang Yu was unable to dodge and the poison powder instantly hit his face. He felt a stinging pain in his eyes and subconsciously let go of his hands and covered his eyes.
"Ah!" Jiang Yu screamed in pain, his eyes seemed to be burning in flames, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
He forced himself to open his eyes, but everything in front of him was blurry and he could only see hazy outlines. Everything seemed unreal and unreal, and his movements became slow, losing his former agility and coordination.