novelhk Chapter 229: The Masked Man's Identity
Chapter 229: The Masked Man's Identity
Fang Xiaoxiao, Pei Yan, and Long Jinyan embarked on their journey to the capital.
They traveled tirelessly, day and night. The road was rugged and uneven, and the carriage bounced violently, causing Fang Xiaoxiao's body to sway, but her anxiety did not diminish in the slightest.
They finally arrived in the capital, where the city's bustling prosperity contrasted sharply with their tense mood.
People come and go in the streets and alleys, but they have no time to appreciate it.
"That minister wields considerable power in the court and has many cronies. We must proceed with caution and avoid alerting him."
Pei Yan's expression turned serious as he offered a reminder.
Fang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth, a resolute glint in her eyes.
"No matter what, we must rescue Renyi, expose their conspiracy, and clear the Hou family's name."
They began a covert investigation, searching for evidence of the minister's wrongdoing. However, their actions still aroused the minister's suspicion.
The ministers dispatched their men to search for their whereabouts, and the atmosphere in the capital immediately became tense.
One night, Fang Xiaoxiao and the others were discussing their next plan in a dilapidated house when they suddenly heard a series of noisy footsteps outside.
"Oh no, they might be here!"
Long Jinyan said warily.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others quickly packed their things, preparing to escape. But at that moment, the door was suddenly kicked open, and a group of soldiers rushed in, surrounding them.
"Hmph, you think you can escape my grasp?"
The leading officer sneered.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others are in dire straits.
Faced with the encirclement of the officers and soldiers, Fang Xiaoxiao and the others were not afraid and quickly got into position to prepare for battle.
Long Jinyan made the first move. He was agile and his punches were fierce, instantly knocking down several soldiers.
Pei Yan observed the situation from the side, looking for weaknesses in the enemy's defenses.
Fang Xiaoxiao was not to be outdone. She moved nimbly and skillfully dodged the soldiers' attacks, and seized the opportunity to counterattack.
Since her brush with death several times, she has been learning martial arts from Long Jinyan every day. Although she is not very good at it, she is still much better than the average person. At the very least, she can dodge the spears and swords thrust by the soldiers.
However, the officers and soldiers were numerous and well-trained, and they gradually gained the upper hand.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others gradually became exhausted, and they also had many wounds on their bodies.
At this critical moment, a dark figure suddenly descended from the sky and joined the battle.
This man was highly skilled in martial arts and his moves were ruthless. He quickly turned the tide of the battle and routed the government troops.
"Run!" the shadowy figure shouted.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others didn't have time to think and quickly fled the scene with the dark figure.
In a safe place, the shadowy figure stopped.
Fang Xiaoxiao then realized that it was a veiled woman.
"Thank you for saving me, young lady."
Fang Xiaoxiao said gratefully.
The veiled woman removed her veil, revealing a beautiful yet resolute face.
"No need to be polite, I also couldn't stand that minister's evil deeds."
It turns out that the masked woman's name was Lin Yu, a chivalrous woman from the martial arts world who had been secretly investigating the minister's crimes.
“I know where Li Renyi is being held. Come with me.”
Lin Yu said.
The group followed Lin Yu, carefully navigating the streets and alleys of the capital.
Finally, they arrived at a heavily guarded mansion.
"Li Renyi is inside."
Lin Yu pointed to the mansion and said.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others observed the layout of the mansion and discussed the rescue plan.
"I'll distract the guards, and you can go in and rescue them."
Lin Yu volunteered.
Fang Xiao nodded.
"Be careful girl."
Lin Yu flashed and rushed towards the entrance of the mansion.
The guards were drawn to her and chased after her.
Fang Xiaoxiao and her group took the opportunity to sneak into the mansion and search for Li Renyi's whereabouts.
Finally, in a dark prison cell, they found the battered and bruised Li Renyi.
"Renyi!" Fang Xiaoxin cried out with heartache.
Li Renyi raised his head, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"You are here."
The group quickly opened the prison door and fled the mansion with Li Renyi.
However, their actions were discovered by the ministers.
The ministers dispatched more men to hunt them down.
Fang Xiaoxiao and her companions fled desperately through the streets and alleys of the capital, pursued relentlessly by their enemies.
"This can't go on; we need to split up and take action."
Pei Yan said.
So the group split into several groups and ran in different directions.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi ran all the way and hid in an abandoned temple.
"Xiao Xiao, it's my fault for dragging you all down with me."
Li Renyi said with remorse.
Fang Xiaoxiao held his hand.
"Don't talk nonsense, we will definitely get through this."
At that moment, the sound of soldiers' footsteps could be heard outside the temple.
The footsteps outside the temple grew closer, and Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi's hearts were in their throats.
They held their breath, pressed close together, and tried to make their breathing as soft as possible.
Suddenly, the footsteps stopped at the temple entrance.
Fang Xiaoxiao could feel Li Renyi's body trembling slightly. She squeezed his hand tightly to comfort him.
"Go in and search!" came a command from outside.
Immediately afterwards, several officers and soldiers cautiously entered the temple.
The temple was dimly lit and filled with an old, worn atmosphere.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi hid behind a huge Buddha statue, not daring to breathe.
The officers and soldiers, carrying torches, searched everywhere.
As she was about to search for the Buddha statue, Fang Xiaoxiao's heart began to race.
Just at this critical moment, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
"Something's wrong! There's a situation over there!" a soldier shouted.
Upon hearing the shouts, the soldiers who were searching inside the temple rushed out.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi breathed a sigh of relief, but they knew they shouldn't stay there any longer.
The two quietly slipped out of the temple through the back door and disappeared into the night.
Meanwhile, Pei Yan and Long Jinyan were also evading capture by government soldiers.
They hid in a narrow alley and used the complex terrain to outmaneuver the officers and soldiers.
"This can't go on. We need to find a way to reunite with Fang Xiaoxiao and the others."
"Long Jinyan said, panting heavily.
Pei Yan nodded, his eyes filled with determination.
"Find a safe place to hide first, then figure out a way to contact them."
Meanwhile, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi wandered through the streets and alleys of the capital, trying to find a place to hide.
They were hungry and exhausted, but dared not relax for a moment.
Finally, they discovered an abandoned warehouse.
The two quietly went inside and hid in a corner.
"I wonder how the others are doing," Fang Xiaoxiao said worriedly.
Li Renyi comforted her.
"Don't worry, they'll be alright."
Just then, a slight noise came from outside the warehouse. Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi exchanged a tense glance and gripped their weapons tightly.
The door was slowly pushed open, and a figure walked in.