vrcanaries Chapter 181: Setting up a dragnet
Chapter 181: Setting up a dragnet
"Tell me, where is my brother? Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
The madam caught a glimpse of a familiar shadow in Fang Jiawen's eyes, which were burning with anxiety and anger. It had a subtle similarity to the young man who had come to see Jin Chengfeng before.
Suddenly realizing what was going on, she pointed to the second floor with a trembling finger: "That young master, he is on the second floor..."
Upon hearing this, Fang Jiawen immediately let go of the madam and rushed to the second floor as fast as lightning.
As soon as he stepped onto the second floor, a pungent smell of poison with a scent of death hit him in the face, making him frown involuntarily.
He quickly informed Xiao Zhixue and others of his discovery. The four of them held their breath and took each step firmly and heavily as they approached Jin Chengfeng's room.
The moment the door was pushed open, a tragic scene came into everyone's eyes: the ground was covered with white powder, scattered everywhere like the remaining snow in winter, and that special smell was still faint even after the white smoke dissipated, irritating everyone's nerves.
Fang Jiawen rushed to the bedside and opened the bed curtains. He saw a woman with black foam coming out of her mouth. The fire of life had been extinguished and she was lying there quietly.
There was a silver needle stuck in the woman's body. It was the self-defense tool that Fang Weiyi often used. Fang Jiawen recognized it at the first sight.
What is even more shocking is that next to the woman, there is a skeleton exposed with some flesh that has not completely decayed hanging on it. It is the result of a poison called Bone-Dissolving Powder, which is so toxic that it is frightening.
The disappearance of Jin Chengfeng and Fang Weiyi made Fang Jiawen's heart feel like it was hit by a heavy hammer, causing unbearable pain.
Xiao Zhixue made a sharp analysis and believed that Fang Weiyi was most likely taken away by Jin Chengfeng.
She walked to the window and looked through the night. She saw Jiuer lying weakly on the ground, while Fang Weiyi was nowhere to be seen.
She told everyone her speculation, and Fang Jiawen's face was full of helplessness and despair.
"What should I do? My brother must not fall into Jin Chengfeng's hands. He will definitely not let my brother go easily."
Fang Jiawen's voice was filled with despair.
Xiao Zhixue didn't say much. She turned around and quickly left the room and headed downstairs. Fan Yanmu followed closely behind her.
Fang Jiawen's eyes were red, he knew very well the toxicity of the powder, and time was running out. If the antidote was not found in time, Fang Weiyi's life would be in danger.
Seeing Fang Jiawen distracted, An Ying'er gently reminded him, pulling him back to reality from the abyss of despair.
The two then followed Xiao Zhixue downstairs, ready to launch a life-and-death rescue.
Outside Yuhong Courtyard, Xiao Zhixue carefully picked up the unconscious Jiuer. She knew that this was caused by inhaling poison powder.
Fortunately, as a bird, the toxin did not cause fatal harm to it, but only temporarily knocked it out.
Xiao Zhixue covered it with her sleeves, put Jiuer away, and waited for it to wake up.
As for Jin Chengfeng's whereabouts, everyone was at a loss until Xiao Zhixue came up with a possible clue: "Jin Chengfeng belongs to Xuanyu Hall, and he might bring Fang Weiyi back to the main hall."
Fan Yanmu agreed with this and proposed to take immediate action to attack Huanglong and rescue Fang Weiyi.
He took Xiao Zhixue's wrist and walked resolutely towards Xuan Yu Hall, followed closely by Fang Jiawen and An Ying'er.
Although Xiao Zhixue was reluctant to have too much physical contact with Fan Yanmu, for the sake of the overall situation, she cleverly avoided it and did not cause unnecessary embarrassment.
Fan Yanmu felt Xiao Zhixue's subtle rejection and had mixed feelings in his heart, but he had no time to care about it and led everyone to rush towards the main hall of Xuanyu Hall.
Xuanyu Hall was hidden in the darkness on the outskirts of Zhangzhou. Fan Yanmu's whistle was like a signal in the night, instantly attracting the response of more than a dozen men in black.
Mo Xingjun and the detectives had already set up a tight net here. When they saw Fan Yanmu and others, they quickly gathered together.
When Mo Xingjun saw Xiao Zhixue again, he felt a surge of joy in his heart, and when he saw that she had recovered, he couldn't help but smile warmly.
"Miss Xiao, are you feeling better now?"
He asked with concern.
Xiao Zhixue responded gratefully, with a hint of tenderness in her smile: "Thanks to Mr. Mo's concern, I am much better now."
Seeing Xiao Zhixue smiling at Mo Xingjun, but not receiving the same treatment, Fan Yanmu felt jealous and interrupted their conversation with a gloomy face: "Now is not the time to chat. Did you see Jin Chengfeng coming here with someone?"
Mo Xingjun knew Jin Chengfeng's whereabouts very well, and immediately replied: "I did see him carrying someone into Xuanyu Hall, but it was too dark and I couldn't see the man's face clearly, but I couldn't mistake the appearance of Jin Chengfeng."
The night grew darker and the stars dotted the sky. Fan Yanmu looked up at the starry sky and calculated with his fingers. It was almost the 9th hour, which meant that they did not have much time to act.
As the night deepened, a crescent moon hung in the sky, casting a hazy silver glow, adding a touch of mystery to this adventure.
Although there was still half an hour left until the agreed midnight, being able to resolve Xuan Yu Tang's thorny problem ahead of time was undoubtedly a recognition of their abilities, and also a good opportunity to eliminate a scourge for the town.
Fan Yanmu's eyes were firm, and his brows revealed an unquestionable determination.
He quickly outlined a detailed plan in his mind: Mo Xingjun and those capable officers would wait outside, and once any sound of fighting was heard from inside, they would rush in like a tiger descending from a mountain, clearing the door and leaving no future troubles.
Fan Yanmu, Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er need to use their skills, like ghosts in the night, to sneak in silently, go straight to the Huanglong, find the hall master's hiding place, and get rid of this source of evil in one fell swoop.
Mo Xingjun frowned slightly, and couldn't help but worry about Xiao Zhixue's safety.
After all, what they are facing at this moment is not only the head of Xuanyu Hall, but also the reinforcements of Guo Mo who may arrive at any time.
Sneaking in at this critical juncture would undoubtedly put oneself on the brink of life and death, a gamble of one's life.
He said to Fan Yanmu worriedly, with an imperceptible tremor in his voice: "Master Fan, we are really short of manpower. Why don't we wait a little longer? The reinforcements sent by Lord Guo Mo should be arriving soon."
Before Fan Yanmu could speak, Xiao Zhixue's voice sounded first, clear and firm: "I'm afraid time waits for no one. Fang Weiyi has fallen into Jin Chengfeng's hands. The situation is critical. We must act as soon as possible."
Fang Jiawen, who was standing by, had red eyes and was anxious. "Miss Zhixue is talking about my brother. He is always smart and won't be caught easily. I guess he must have been poisoned. If we delay any further, I'm afraid he will be beyond help."
Mo Xingjun then suddenly realized that the person captured by Jin Chengfeng was Fang Weiyi, who had once saved Xiao Zhixue's life.
However, even though saving lives is like putting out a fire, one cannot ignore one's own safety.
If Fan Yanmu made any mistake, how could he, as the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner, bear the responsibility? Moreover, he still had a sense of gratitude and indebtedness towards Xiao Zhixue in his heart, and he could not let her be put in danger.