Chapter 112 Counterattack
"We've received reliable information that Yue Jialuo Yeming's whereabouts are unknown, but her adopted sister Ayaka and her retainer Matsudaira are hiding in the hall of the Renjo Chamber of Commerce..."

"The Renjo Chamber of Commerce? If we attack them recklessly, it will cause a conflict between our clan and Renjo Senjuro, right?!"

"It doesn't matter if no one knows."

The old monk, wearing a dark straw hat, grinned, his mouth crooked. His sunken eye sockets concealed dark, sinister eyes, and wrinkles at the corners of his eyes blossomed like chrysanthemums.

"The Shell Snakes are originally an assassination group, made up of practitioners skilled in external magic, and crooked people like me—"

His voice was dark, like boiling mud.

"We are 'invisible' to begin with, and the Kurohimeyama family will not publicly acknowledge our existence... If the Lianzhang Chamber of Commerce can't produce evidence, they can't prove that we were the ones who attacked them."

"Hanzho Senjuro, the royal merchant, offended many of his peers in his quest to expand his business. He had many enemies and grudges in the past."

The black-clad woman among the Shell Snakes also added: "If something really happens, we can also blame it on Renjo Senjuro's enemies—"

"In that case, let's get started!"

After he finished speaking, several figures leaped into the air like bullets and quickly fell towards the Chamber of Commerce Hall.

……

Boom boom boom boom boom!

Amidst the atmosphere-shaking explosion, the barrier surrounding the Chamber of Commerce Hall was destroyed once again. The ceiling shattered with a loud bang, leaving a large hole. The collapse also occurred at this moment.

Debris and debris scattered like something out of a funnel, hitting the ground and sending smoke and dust flying.

Three figures fell from the cave entrance, led by an old monk named "Zhuo'an" holding a staff, a woman in black, and a strong man who looked like an attendant.

"strangeness?"

The old monk Zhuo'an landed on the ground with the same lightness as a dead leaf. Using his staff as a crutch, he glanced around with an aged gaze, a glint of doubt in his eyes.

"Speaking of which...where are the people from the Chamber of Commerce?"

"We have been sending people outside to monitor the situation. Before, people were coming in and out of the main entrance of the guild hall!"

The woman in black also looked suspicious.

The entire Chamber of Commerce hall was empty, with no human presence detected. The three masters from the Shell Snake Clan also noticed something was amiss, but did not make a sound.

A terrifying silence enveloped the surroundings, which lasted only about ten seconds before the sound of muffled footsteps could be heard.

"I didn't expect that there would still be customers coming in when the shop was closing time..."

A lazy male voice sounded.

The three of them looked in the direction of the footsteps and saw the person coming in, dressed in a vibrant, authentic Yuuki-style kimono. His impressive attire revealed his humble origins. This person was none other than Renjo Senjuro, owner of the Renjo Trading Company and a merchant employed by the Kyoto Imperial Family.

"It's really unexpected that a distinguished guest has come to visit us."

Lian Zhang was not alone, he was followed by three puppet girls. He put his hands in his sleeves and sneered.

"I don't think I've ever invited three guests to my house. Are you... not some bad guests?"

When the old monk Zhuo'an saw this scene, he had a very clear understanding of the situation in his heart. The actions of the Shell Snakes were known in advance - this meant that the mission of the head of the family was known by an insider, and the situation could be said to be quite bad.

tom!
Before the situation deteriorated further, Zhuoan took the initiative to raise his staff and knock it on the ground. The dull ring on the front rang, emitting a crisp and full tone.

"Mr. Lian Zhang, please listen to me."

The old man said, "We have no intention of becoming enemies with the Lianzhang Chamber of Commerce. As long as Mr. Lianzhang hands over the Yuejialuo clan, we can avoid this dispute."

"Good suggestion."

Lian Zhang sneered, "But why should I discuss this with three thieves? You all... just get over to the other side!"

He stepped hard on the ground with his right foot. The next moment, the ground burst into light and lines emerged. It was a circular line, and no one knew when it had been hidden under the feet of Zhuo'an and the other two.

hum...

A strong light rose up and engulfed the figures of the three people.

"It's 'Shukuchi'!"

The old monk Zhuo'an realized that something was wrong and cried out.

"Transfer technique..."

"not good!!!"

The woman in black and the tall man also exclaimed - by the time they understood this, it was too late.

The old man's figure disappeared in the next second, and the man and woman beside him were also swept up in the vortex of light in the blink of an eye.

The light dissipated, and the three people were sucked into the crack in space, as if they were thrown somewhere alive and suddenly disappeared.

"All right."

Lian Zhang sighed, "What a nuisance! These guys are so rude. They just came and destroyed the repaired guildhall."

After receiving the secret "contact", he moved Ayaka and Matsudaira who were hiding in the hall out. At the same time, all the people working for the Chamber of Commerce were moved out of the city using tunnels.

In addition, according to the previous request, Lian Zhang also set up a "shrinking the earth" formation for transfer in the guild hall.

Of course, transforming a powerful spell like shrinking the earth into a formation was not something Lian Zhang could do. The person who provided the help was an unknown person. All he did was to follow the instructions and stick talismans disguised as the ground in the hall.

After the transfer spell was activated, thick white smoke dissipated, and many talismans on the ground also flew in the air and drifted down.

"But... then again, where exactly did this space-shifting spell transfer these three people to?"

……

The old monk Zhuo'an, the woman in black, and the burly man, the three masters of the Shell Snake Sect were caught up in the transfer technique. Their vision suddenly spun and reversed, and multiple scenes overlapped. In the blink of an eye, the dizziness of the three people disappeared.

"It seems that Hasjo Senjuro has received the news and set a trap for us to fall into..."

Zhuo'an, an old man dressed as a monk, came to his senses and found himself in an open space surrounded by broad-leaved trees.

"We were completely fooled."

The black-clothed woman Kong Chan let out a sigh: "This was a tactic that was foreseen and arranged in advance." The burly man said nothing, just observing his surroundings.

"This isn't a good situation."

Zhuoan, the most experienced of the three, also nodded.

"The distance we're transferring shouldn't be too far, but I suspect Master Xun might be in danger this time."

"What do you mean?"

Kong Chan asked doubtfully, "Could it be that Miss Ge Hua is behind this?"

"Whether it's true or not, he'll be at a disadvantage in this situation," Zhuo'an analyzed. "Although Lord Xun is surrounded by the Shell Snakes and the clan's guards, they're still not as strong as the three of us."

"Then, if we go back now, we should still be able to catch up—"

Just as Kong Chan was about to turn around and leave, an inexplicable feeling of oppression came from all directions, and the woman in black broke out in cold sweat on her neck and back.

At the same time, Zhuo'an, who was dressed as an old monk, felt a rare sense of terror before he even turned around. His whole body was stiff, and even the strong man's skin was covered with goose bumps.

The night wind blew quietly, the leaves rustled, and time seemed to stop for the three of them.

"You can't leave here."

That was the clear and beautiful voice of a young girl.

"...You must stay here for a while."

The awe in the hearts of the three people has turned to the figure in front of them.

This is a female figure with a red mask of a butterfly or moth on her face, floating quietly down from mid-air.

She has a slender figure and transparent white skin, wearing the attire of a shrine maiden and bright red armor.

The three top masters of the Shell Snake Clan all stood still, their bodies so stiff that they could hardly move. The absolute pressure emanating from the girl who suddenly appeared seemed to have physical force that prevented them from moving.

Behind this mysterious girl, there is a pair of strange red wings, which are sprinkled with a large amount of golden scale powder, making her figure look like she is in golden smoke.

"I won't hurt you...but I hope you can stay here for a while--"

She just said it casually, but the three of them had no intention of refusing at all, and they couldn't even take a step forward.

……

"Boy, I have to admit that I really underestimated you."

Kurohimeyama Mikaku's "telepathy" came through the void, and she seemed quite surprised.

"I originally thought that if I hadn't shown up, it would have been a difficult task for you to deal with Zhuo'an, Kongchan, and Tessai. I didn't expect you to resort to such tactics..."

She couldn't help but laugh.

"This person is a 'big shot' at the Shenying headquarters. I'm really surprised that you were able to establish this connection."

"I was surprised myself."

Baijie's tone was also full of surprise.

"Actually, I just suggested it, hoping that the favor I had done before would come in handy. I didn't expect the other party to agree directly."

Previously, Baijie conveyed a message to Yuki Yashahime and Mahora through a dream, hoping to get the help of these two gods.

However, he did not expect that Hiiragi Hiruko was willing to help. This great witch was of noble status, and no one would have thought that she would be willing to take the initiative to help.

"Actually, my original idea was just to hope that Tenjinzakura Mahoyo could find a way to strengthen the barrier and trap the trio of Zhuan, Kuchan, and Tessai for a while."

Baijie learned about the Shell Snake members who came here from Kurohimeyama Mikaku. After hearing the names of the three people, he immediately came up with a battle plan based on the plot.

Zhuoan, Kuchan and Tessai are the three masters in the original game who chased the protagonist in the later part. Baijie is quite clear about their abilities and personalities.

He knew that these three guys had undergone physical transformation and had a low resistance to the pure spirit energy. If Mahora took action, he should be able to trap the trio for a while.

"These three guys are incredibly powerful. If a real fight breaks out, I don't see any chance of us winning... However, as long as we eliminate them from this battle, there won't be any problems."

Baijie was very grateful that Hiiragi Hiruko was willing to get involved in this matter. Originally, this had nothing to do with the Kamizakura headquarters. If her actions were exposed, it might cause the relationship between Kasumigao Castle and the Kurohimeyama clan to deteriorate, which would be a loss.

"Don't think too much, kid."

As if seeing through his thoughts, Yujiao, who was communicating through telepathy, chuckled with a nasal sound.

"So-called connections are also a form of strength. It's not shameful to accomplish something you can't do on your own with the help of others... In fact, being able to gain the support of others is a sign of popularity and a testament to your ability. There's no need to dwell on it."

'You are right.'

Bai Jie did not intend to engage in meaningless discussion on this issue. He gripped the spear tightly in his hand and reminded Ye Ming beside him.

"Master Ye Ming, we've made preparations... Next, we're going to play the role of kidnappers and bring back a hostage."

"I, I know."

Ye Ming's expression was a little timid. She asked in a low voice: "No, but is this really a good idea? If I do this... wouldn't it be repaying the Kurohime family with hatred?"

"Do not."

Baijie shook his head.

"I think that what the head of the family, Miyuki, did was not right. Otherwise, why would the former head of the family, Mikado, stand on our side? Neither Miss Kohagi nor Miss Katsukana would necessarily accept such a decision."

He said calmly, "Besides, even if we want to target you, we can't involve outsiders like Ayaka, Elder Matsudaira, and the Renjo Chamber of Commerce. This kind of thing is unacceptable..."

"Ok."

When Ye Ming heard this, her uneasy mood gradually calmed down. She held the hilts of the swords with both hands and drew out two precious swords from the left and right.

"Then I'll go first."

After she finished speaking, she jumped down from the roof tiles and rushed towards the queue below at the speed of a swallow.

(End of this chapter)

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