In the recent period, Shen Feng had been frequently appearing in Rong City. He personally assisted rescue workers in lifting survivors from the rubble and had also made public appearances to inspire hope, bringing joy and encouragement to the people of Rong City. Some had noticed that the only person accompanying Shen Feng was Chu Chaoyan, while Li Keyi seemed to have returned to Yuzhou.
Rong City received a large amount of supplies and subsequently began its reconstruction plan. After witnessing Yuzhou's actions, other cities in Sichuan Province also strengthened their defenses. Although they said nothing, their actions clearly indicated their intention to prevent cities like Yuzhou from annexing them.
Many people in Yuzhou actually supported Shen Feng's actions. This was because many young people were unable to find work, and entering the City Lord's Mansion was not an easy task. It required passing through layers of selection to join the system, yet the positions were very limited. When applications were restricted, a large number of young people could only engage in other industries, which were generally arduous and tiring.
At this time, Yuzhou launched the slogan of rescuing Rong City. For many young people, this was an opportunity to turn their fortunes around. If the territory expanded, the City Lord's Mansion would inevitably expand its recruitment, and with more positions, there would be a chance to secure a suitable job.
Chang Jianyi also chose a person for the exchange, who turned out to be Luo Hui. Chang Jianyi said seriously, "This hostage exchange mission will be entrusted to you. Prepare yourself and set off immediately. When you depart, I will give you a suitcase. Remember, you must not let anyone snatch your suitcase before the exchange!"
Luo Hui did not expect that such an important mission would be given to an unknown person like himself. However, he felt trusted and quickly assured her, "Aunt, please rest assured. I will definitely bring Master and the others back. I will protect the evolution crystals with my life."
Luo Hui was ready at this moment. No matter what difficulties he encountered next, he would complete the mission swiftly.
Lin Yue, far away in the southeastern region, had been investigating during this time. He stayed in the pleasure quarters every night, not because he was lecherous, but because it was the easiest place to gather information.
Lin Yue had been enlightened by Mu Ying in the Dabie Mountains. He knew that it was particularly easy to gather information in entertainment venues like brothels. Therefore, if he wanted to know about the Tianya Alliance, it was best to stay in these places. When these men were drunk, listening to the sweet voices of the beauties beside them, they would blurt out everything without considering the consequences.
Zheng Xiqing also stayed in these places with Lin Yue. When this behavior was seen by many, they couldn't help but tease, "So capable! Not only playing outside but also bringing someone along."
Zheng Xiqing pretended not to hear these words. Although Lin Yue felt somewhat sorry for Zheng Xiqing, he had no other choice. Because when they left the Dabie Mountains, Mu Ying had instructed him to protect Zheng Xiqing well, so Lin Yue could only keep Zheng Xiqing by his side.
For several consecutive nights, Lin Yue heard no news. As long as he used his abilities, all sounds within a large range would be captured by him. This was the terrifying aspect of his intelligence gathering. No one could replace his role, and it was precisely because of this that Chang Jianyi felt at ease entrusting this matter to Lin Yue.
However, on this day, Lin Yue heard something different. A man said to the beauty beside him, "I am very capable. I don't know how many ability users have died by my hand. Don't look down on those ability users; they all seem high and mighty, but as long as I report their information, they will all die!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue immediately sobered up. He knew he had found an informant for the Tianya Alliance. Judging by what he said, as long as he reported the information of ability users to the organization, the organization would then proceed to kill these ability users.
"Zheng Xiqing, we've found our target. We'll prepare to track him. Hurry and get ready. If you're not feeling well, lean on my back, and I'll carry you," Lin Yue then said to Zheng Xiqing in the same room.
Zheng Xiqing replied, "Okay, I understand. I'll try not to be a burden to you."
The two of them then prepared. They waited until late at night when the patron finally left. He was clearly drunk and had several hickeys on his neck, indicating he had had a very good time. He staggered towards a certain place in the city.
Many cities were impoverished, but certain industries, conversely, flourished even more in times of chaos, such as entertainment venues.
Lin Yue dared not follow too closely, fearing he would be discovered. Now that he had found a clue, he naturally couldn't let it go easily and had to be steady.
However, not long after Lin Yue chased out, he suddenly saw a patron who had just left fall to the ground. He had several stab wounds, all in fatal areas. Blood flowed profusely, and he was clearly dead. Even if someone wanted to save him, they wouldn't be able to.
"This person has been silenced. Have our movements already been monitored by someone else?" Zheng Xiqing couldn't help but say.
"It's alright. Even if this person is killed, we can still continue the pursuit. As long as I use my abilities, I can hear footsteps from afar," Lin Yue said calmly.
Zheng Xiqing quickly said, "Why don't you let me use my abilities? As long as I use my abilities, we'll know everything that happened on this street just now."
At this point, Zheng Xiqing wanted to help with her abilities. When Shen Feng and Ke Yiming were chasing the Yangtze River Evil Dragon, she had provided assistance, finding the Evil Dragon and eventually catching up to kill it. This time, she believed she could also track down hidden enemies.
However, at this moment, Lin Yue's expression suddenly changed, as if he had thought of something important. He stamped his foot and beat his chest, saying, "Forget it. This lead is broken. The enemy won't let us catch up. We'll change locations and continue looking for other informants."
"How can you give up so easily? This mission is almost complete. As long as I use my abilities, I can turn the situation around. Why don't you understand?" Zheng Xiqing quickly said.
Zheng Xiqing clearly did not expect Lin Yue to give up the pursuit so easily, especially when they still had the ability to continue the chase.
"Don't say anything else. From now on, listen to me. I won't harm you, and if this mission fails, I'll be the one to suffer!" Lin Yue said seriously, and then quickly took Zheng Xiqing to a different location in the city to continue observing.
Zheng Xiqing said helplessly, "You're completely giving up halfway. It's most important to follow a lead once you've caught it! Yet, you give up so easily. I can't understand it."
Lin Yue then grabbed Zheng Xiqing's hand and left, completely ignoring her explanations, acting entirely on his own accord.
In the wilderness, the stars shone brightly in the sky. Light pollution had significantly reduced during the doomsday, so even in the southeastern region, the stars could be clearly seen. In the past, when light pollution was severe, only a few bright stars could be seen at night, and one had to go to the high-altitude mountainous areas in the southwest to see the stars.
The starlight illuminated the ground, greatly increasing visibility. Several dark figures were running rapidly across the wilderness. They ran all the way and finally stopped at Mount Luoxiao. This was the border between two provinces, and it was densely forested and mountainous, with few people coming here during normal times.
The group gathered at the foot of a high mountain and finally began to discuss, "How did things go? Have all those disobedient informants been killed?"
"Don't worry. That kid Lin Yue is still too young. He thinks he's very hidden, but in reality, his every move is being monitored by us. Wherever he goes, we'll know immediately, thus preventing him from following the trail."
"It's best to complete the exchange as soon as possible. We've already angered Shen Feng this time. If he comes looking for us next, we'll truly be wiped out!"
"Don't worry. The people on our mountain are not to be trifled with. Even if Shun Feng appears here, we can capture him!"
At the foot of the mountain, they discussed as they walked up the mountain. They were all ability users, and their mission was very simple: to kill all the informants who had provided intelligence. They were all very aware that if their lair was found, they would be finished. Shen Feng was not someone to be trifled with, so it took a great deal of effort to develop their informants. It was a pity to eliminate them all at once, but as long as they received the ransom, it was all worth it.
Few people could possess evolution crystals. One evolution crystal could only be obtained by killing a giant sea beast, and it was not easy to kill a sea beast. After witnessing the power of sea beasts, many ability users no longer dared to go out to sea. And in the entire world, only Shen Feng could provide ten evolution crystals at once.
Therefore, everyone on Mount Luoxiao was preparing for this operation. As long as the exchange could be completed, the Tianya Alliance could truly prosper from now on.
But at this moment, a sudden gust of wind swept through the crowd. After the gust of wind, all their discussions stopped. Their eyes widened, but they could not utter a word.
Suddenly, these people fell to the ground, blood flowing from their throats, clearly having died on the mountain. Two figures appeared on the mountainside. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Shen Feng and Li Keyi. Shen Feng's face was as cold as frost, and he was wiping his long sword with a piece of clothing.
Only Shen Feng could kill a dozen ability users in an instant. The reason for his sudden appearance was that Li Keyi beside him could conceal his movements. Shen Feng could fly with Li Keyi, while Li Keyi cast an invisibility spell on Shen Feng. With their cooperation, they could suddenly appear from the sky.
"Finally found the lair of these people. It really took me some effort! Next, we'll go in, quickly find my parents and sister, and then eradicate this tumor," Shen Feng said coldly.
Li Keyi quickly nodded and said, "Let's continue to be invisible. Hurry up and throw away the blood-stained clothes on you, otherwise, they might smell it."