Chapter 352: Chapter 314: Already in the Game

"All right, stop worrying about him!"

"He’s probably doing better than you are right now!"

"These guys are just like the group we caught a couple of days ago!"

"Take them back for a thorough interrogation. We need to find out who these people are!"

"Having so many people of unknown origin pop up overnight is a real headache!"

Chu Zhengxiong glanced at the four arrested individuals.

His brows furrowed deeply.

Qin Zhaoxue nodded. "Yes, Captain Chu!"

They then escorted the prisoners back toward the Demon Hunting Institute.

Chu Zhengxiong watched them recede into the distance.

He didn’t follow them back. Instead, he turned his vehicle around and drove off in the opposite direction.

Meanwhile, in another part of Songshan City.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!—

A series of explosions.

The sound engulfed more than half of Songshan City.

Mo Yanfeng stared coldly into the darkness opposite him.

After a long moment, a person wearing a cloak and a black mask emerged.

He held a long blade, his gaze icy as he stared at Mo Yanfeng.

The corner of Mo Yanfeng’s mouth turned up slightly.

The next moment, he transformed into a phantom of the night.

And rushed toward the man in black.

BOOM—

The man in black’s pupils contracted sharply. He swung his blade down into the empty air with both hands.

But his blade only met empty air.

Before he could react, a black shadow was upon him.

An immense force slammed into the man in black, sending him flying.

RUMBLE—

He crashed heavily against a wall, his long blade clattering to the ground.

Mo Yanfeng, clad in his trench coat, reappeared before him.

Though they were still two or three meters apart, Mo Yanfeng extended a hand.

In an instant, a large, invisible hand seized the man in black by the neck, pinning him tightly against the wall.

An intense feeling of suffocation made the man in black struggle, trying to break free from the hold.

Unfortunately, the force was simply too great; he couldn’t break loose.

"Y-You... don’t you want to know... who sent... sent us?"

A flicker of desire to live flashed in the man in black’s eyes.

’I don’t want to die...’

Mo Yanfeng smiled. "Who sent you? What does that have to do with me?"

As soon as he spoke, the pressure from his hand increased.

The man in black was on the verge of suffocating, but he still wanted to try and save himself.

He hurriedly said, "It’s... someone wants to... rebel... against your... Martial Arts Alliance..."

Mo Yanfeng stared at him. Just as he was about to get the answer...

Suddenly, a long staff came flying straight toward them.

Mo Yanfeng glanced back out of the corner of his eye.

He quickly pulled back to dodge.

THUNK—

The long staff plunged directly into the man in black’s body.

Blood gushed out.

Mo Yanfeng glanced back and saw, on the rooftop of the building across the street...

...a dark figure was standing there.

Although he couldn’t see the figure’s face, Mo Yanfeng could sense that he was being provoked.

The next moment, Mo Yanfeng dashed straight toward the opposite building.

But instead of fleeing, the figure took a great leap and jumped down.

The moment the two met in the middle of the road,

they started fighting without a word.

The person was dressed in a long black robe with a black mask covering their face.

Their entire body was almost completely covered, leaving only a narrow sliver for their eyes.

Mo Yanfeng’s fists flew, constantly hammering at his opponent.

But the man in black’s cultivation level was nearly on par with Mo Yanfeng’s.

For a time, neither could gain the upper hand.

However, the longer Mo Yanfeng fought, the more alarmed he became.

He felt a strange sense of familiarity from his opponent’s martial techniques and moves.

BOOM—

Mo Yanfeng threw a punch.

The invisible, heavy blow forced his opponent back several steps.

"Who are you?"

Mo Yanfeng’s cold eyes were fixed on the person opposite him.

However, the person didn’t answer.

They rushed at Mo Yanfeng again.

Strangely, Mo Yanfeng was skilled with his kicks and rarely used weapons.

Yet his opponent also fought him without drawing a weapon.

It was as if they were deliberately avoiding it, afraid of revealing their identity.

After they exchanged a few more rounds,

the figure suddenly forced Mo Yanfeng back with a kick and used the opening to flee.

Mo Yanfeng didn’t give chase. He just stared coldly as the person disappeared into the night.

After the person was gone, Mo Yanfeng took out his phone and made a call.

「Half an hour later.」

Chu Zhengxiong arrived on his motorcycle.

Besides him, the Left Guard and people from the Public Security Bureau were there to handle the body of the man in black.

"You’re saying you might know the person you were just fighting?"

Chu Zhengxiong took a drag from his cigarette and turned to ask.

Mo Yanfeng nodded. "Yes. And it’s possible you know him too, not just me."

"I know him too? Who?" Chu Zhengxiong grew even more curious.

Mo Yanfeng didn’t speak, just shook his head with some hesitation in his eyes.

"I can’t be sure yet, but I have a general idea."

"I’ll tell you after I get conclusive evidence."

At his words, Chu Zhengxiong shot him a displeased look.

"I swear, can’t you change this damn habit of yours?"

"If you have a lead, just say it! We can investigate whether it’s right or not, can’t we?"

"Do you have to be so secretive and keep everyone in suspense?"

Mo Yanfeng glanced at him. "It’s not that I don’t want to say it. There’s just no conclusive evidence yet."

"If we investigate now, won’t we just be tipping them off?"

"Old Chu, do you remember when Lin Yi and the others first came here? There was an incident in the school cafeteria where someone was attacked," Mo Yanfeng said, changing the subject.

Chu Zhengxiong was stunned for a moment before nodding. "You mean when that cafeteria worker attacked Lin Yi with a spiritual assault?"

"That’s right. Back then, everyone mistakenly thought the Martial Arts Alliance was behind it."

"Later, to retaliate against the Martial Arts Alliance, the Town Martial Department suppressed and killed quite a few people related to the Yao Family."

"It forced the Yao Family to suffer the loss in silence, not daring to speak up."

"No one thought much of it at the time. Regardless of whether the Yao Family did it, at least things were peaceful for a while after that."

"Until these people started showing up out of nowhere these past few days."

"It made me connect all these events."

"If I’m not mistaken, this could be a massive conspiracy."

"And one that’s been in the making for a very long time."

When Mo Yanfeng finished, Chu Zhengxiong stared at him in shock.

"Alright, lay it on me. What’s the conspiracy?"

Mo Yanfeng glanced around. "Let’s find somewhere else to talk first."

"Get on. I’ll take you."

Chu Zhengxiong got on his motorcycle.

However, Mo Yanfeng didn’t get on with him. Instead, he walked straight toward the intersection.

A moment later, a Jeep pulled out.

"Follow me."

Chu Zhengxiong nodded and followed Mo Yanfeng on his motorcycle.

The two of them left the area, one after the other.

「About ten minutes later.」

Mo Yanfeng’s Jeep stopped by the river.

A moment later, Chu Zhengxiong arrived as well.

"Why’d we have to come all the way out here just to talk for a bit?" Chu Zhengxiong asked, finding it a bit strange.

As soon as he spoke, Mo Yanfeng glanced back at him.

"Don’t you feel like this whole thing is like a conspiracy?"

"What conspiracy? Stop beating around the bush and just spit it out!" Chu Zhengxiong said with a frown.

After a moment’s hesitation, Mo Yanfeng continued, "We’ve actually been looking in the wrong direction this whole time."

"From the beginning, Lin Yi was hit with that spiritual assault."

"So we pointed the finger at Old Yao of the Martial Arts Alliance."

"Then came the crisis at the Restricted Area Battlefield, which forced Old Yao and the other Defenders to rush to the front lines."

"Demonic beast invasions in various cities disrupted public order."

"And now, today, these mysterious people have appeared."

"It’s all one interconnected loop, and we’re already caught in the middle."

"If you connect all the dots, my personal guess is... internal strife!"

"Internal strife?"

Chu Zhengxiong stared at him intently.

"You mean, someone wants to replace the Martial Arts Alliance?"

"Not just the Martial Arts Alliance. The Demon Hunting Bureau and the Town Martial Department, too."

"And even take sole control of the entire New District..."

When Mo Yanfeng said this,

even Chu Zhengxiong couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.

If what Mo Yanfeng said was true, then these people’s ambitions were immense.

Even the Blood Drop organization back then wasn’t this ambitious.

Sole control of the entire New District?

What kind of appetite would that take?

CLICK—

Chu Zhengxiong didn’t speak. He just lit a cigarette.

The wind by the river was strong, messing up Chu Zhengxiong’s hair.

After a few deep drags, the cigarette was already half-gone.

"Don’t spread this around."

"Don’t even tell Old Meng. We don’t have any hard evidence to prove anything yet."

"Even if you did tell anyone, they might not believe you, and it would put you in danger."

Chu Zhengxiong had become completely serious.

His usual carefree demeanor was gone.

Mo Yanfeng nodded. "That’s why I brought you here."

"I suspect that there are moles within the Martial Arts Alliance, the Town Martial Department, and our own Demon Hunting Bureau."

"Like I said just now, that person felt very familiar."

"We must know him. I just can’t place who he is at the moment."

Chu Zhengxiong remained silent.

He took two more puffs, then threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stamped it out.

"What’s your next move?"

"Clear out the demonic beasts. Do what’s within our power."

"Forget about this. Don’t mention it to anyone else."

"Act like we know nothing."

Chu Zhengxiong nodded. He took out another cigarette and was about to light it.

Mo Yanfeng snatched it away. "Still smoking? Are you trying to die?" he said coldly.

"Mind your own business. When your sister was alive, she was always nagging me!"

"And now it’s your turn to nag me?" Chu Zhengxiong said with a dark expression.

Hearing this, Mo Yanfeng shot him a cold glance.

"My sister isn’t here anymore. You need to take even better care of yourself so she doesn’t have to worry."

"Also... I’ve told you before to go to the Cultivation Field more often. Even if it’s not to raise your level, you should at least train your body."

"But you just don’t listen. How many times do you go in a month?"

"Let me tell you, the situation in the New District is getting complicated."

"If you don’t change, if you don’t make yourself stronger, you won’t be able to protect a single person around you. Think about my sister... Now you have your team members, and Lin Yi and the others!"

"Do you really want to stand by and watch them follow the same path?"

"And what about Sun Lang, Zhan Kai, and Xiaoyu? Have you completely forgotten?"

After he finished speaking, Mo Yanfeng threw the cigarette he had just snatched straight into the river.

He turned and walked back toward the Jeep.

Leaving Chu Zhengxiong standing there alone.

He stared at the river before him, letting the strong wind whip through his hair.

Then, he slowly pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.

Just as he was about to take one out, he seemed to think of something.

He threw the entire pack, along with his lighter, straight into the river.

He stood there silently, alone, gazing into the distant darkness.

At that moment, no one knew what he was thinking.

Perhaps only Mo Yanfeng, sitting in the car, could truly understand him.

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