Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Mr. Bei, Chapter 271

"Are you trying to lure my former employer here so you can wipe them all out in one fell swoop?"

The woman tilted her head and asked. Lin Jiang nodded.

“It might be a little strenuous,” the woman said truthfully. “They have more than one boss; they usually operate in groups of four, referred to as East, West, South, North, and North respectively. The one who receives the message is the East Boss, who then informs the other three, who then decide whether or not they should come.”

"How sure are you?"

"If we only lure them to Qingniwa to scout this place, we are about 70% sure that they will come, but it will definitely not be the four of them, but another group of special spies."

At this point, the female ghost paused: "Those spies call themselves 'Peaceful Heart,' meaning that peace will come after they are dispatched. They are extremely difficult to deal with and not easy to deceive."

"A bunch of thieves, doing shady things, yet they're so particular about their names."

Lin Jiang shook his head and sighed.

“Master Xi once studied in the capital and loved to study these kinds of literary terms.”

"You said these spies are difficult to deal with, but how difficult are they?"

"The key is secrecy. They will infiltrate the target location in batches, without knowing each other, and investigate the situation in order; only when everyone is safe and sound can the four leaders make their move."

Lin Jiang tapped his forehead lightly with his fingers as he pondered.

It does sound rather tricky right now.

"There's another point," the ghost began, "If we want to capture all four leaders in one fell swoop, it's absolutely impossible. Even when they encounter rare treasures, they rarely show themselves in full."

A group of thieves, so cautious indeed.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. If such a group of people were to make a slight mistake, they would either have been wiped out by their fellow martial arts practitioners or captured by the authorities long ago.

He began to activate his long-dormant brain, and one idea after another floated through his mind.

Suddenly, Lin Jiang's thoughts focused, and a brilliant idea flashed into his mind.

"I'm about 70% confident I can lure the spies here."

"Yes, at least 70%."

“Send your spies to the town where you were before. I have my own way of getting all the spies out.”

These spies are a real headache for outsiders. After all, even if they are constantly observing their Qi, there is no guarantee that a red light representing hostility will be shining above their heads.

Most of them will probably only display blue, which represents thinking.

However, this was not a problem at all for Lin Jiang!

Other towns are full of living people, so it would be hard to spot them if they blended in.

But my own town is different!

There wasn't a single living person in my town!

If a large number of living people suddenly appear, what are they doing here?

Even just in case, you only need to activate the Qi Observation Technique.

Those who stray into this place will certainly not have as much blue on the top of their heads.

Doesn't this just become a trap that's perfectly natural?

After capturing this group of people, Lin Jiang would have to find a way to lure the bandit leader over.

Although it's a little difficult to do, he might succeed!

We just have to wait and see if it can be successfully implemented.

……

In Ma'an Village, a middle-aged man who had been lying on a straw mat suddenly sat up.

He reached into his robes and took out the Three Realms Stele, gently stroking its surface.

A few lines of text quietly appeared on the monument.

"Beigouzi, roast duck, and a dog."

Because the text that can be written on the top of the Three Realms Stele is limited, a specific code is often needed beforehand when communicating with the stele.

Beigouzi refers to Qingniwa, and roast duck is a metaphor for an item of excellent quality, like a glossy, cooked duck. The last sentence mentions a dog, which implies that the house is well-guarded and difficult to steal.

The middle-aged man weighed the jade pendant in his hand, raising an eyebrow slightly.

He then got up and hurriedly walked outside.

Reaching an open space, he reached into his robes, pulled out a small flute, pressed it to his lips, and blew hard.

The sharp whistle instantly shattered the silence, echoing across the surrounding area.

After the flute music faded away, he held his breath and waited for a moment. Soon, several figures emerged from the woods.

Several burly men, their bronze faces etched with the marks of time, were covered in the dust of travel.

"News has come from Qingniwa."

"How about it?"

"There is indeed a treasure, but I'm afraid there will be trouble."

"What should I say? Send someone down there to make the trip?"

“This time…we still need to send someone,” the middle-aged man said in a deep voice. “Since the news comes from the grasslands, we must take it seriously.”

The four looked at each other, and no one said a word.

Finally, several pairs of eyes fixed on the middle-aged man who made the suggestion. In just one glance, he saw through the thoughts of his "comrades".

The muscles around his eyes twitched involuntarily a couple of times, and a few veins popped out on his forehead.

He ultimately swallowed back the words that were rising in his throat.

“Alright, I’ll take some men with me this time. But I have to bring that ‘Unbreakable Heart’ item from the treasure vault.”

"You want to take it?"

"good."

As soon as the name was uttered, the other three quickly exchanged glances.

The strange treasure unearthed in the desolate ruins of Daxing back then, seemingly an ancient bracelet, could resist all kinds of magical interference, which was truly mysterious.

Strangely, this spiritual object showed no signs of spiritual activity whatsoever, remaining as still as a stubborn rock.

They pondered it for years, but still couldn't figure out the key to it.

Normally, this item would never be used when ordering subordinates to do things.

Normally, it would be impossible for a servant to carry this item when going out on a mission with a bounty, but the middle-aged man is from the North, which is in the middle of the four directions, and the other three are not going this time. If something really happens, this item might actually save his life.

The three men immediately nodded in agreement. Seeing this, the middle-aged man felt much more at ease.

Aside from the essential tomb raiding techniques, his main skills are earth-burrowing and steel-like skin. The former allows him to suddenly burrow underground when danger strikes, while the latter can prevent him from being killed by a fist during a surprise attack. Once he obtains the Unbreakable Heart Technique, he will be immune to all chaotic qi techniques.

With his cultivation at the fifth level, he would be perfectly safe unless suddenly attacked by a martial artist at the Star Point Realm.

Moreover, he is hiding among his followers this time. Even if the enemy has some experts, they will have to find him first!
The middle-aged man was certain that there would be no mishaps in preparing for a reconnaissance mission so thoroughly.

"I will set off this afternoon and arrive at my destination in three days. If I encounter any tough opponents, I will call for reinforcements."

……

After three days of travel, Qian'er was reined in by the chief, Mr. Bei, whose horse was dripping with sweat.

He gazed into the distance and saw a dense forest stretching out before him, its branches blocking out the sky.

At the entrance, a wide road extends into the interior, from which faint sounds of noise and chatter can be heard.

According to the message, the destination of this trip is deep in that forest.

Mr. Bei glanced around, and the spies around him also looked at each other blankly, their faces showing hesitation.

He brought six scouts with him on this trip, four of whom had been to the Qingniwa area and knew a little about the surrounding territory.

"Do you recognize this town? Is this North Town?"

“Sir, this is not Beizhen,” a skinny, honest-looking man who resembled a farmer replied in a low voice, his eyelids drooping. “If you want to find Beizhen, you need to continue south for a while.”

“That’s strange,” the other person added, his voice tinged with doubt. “I don’t recall there being any villages or towns around here.”

The sudden appearance of such a thriving settlement in a desolate place is truly peculiar.

Before even stepping into the forest entrance, Mr. Bei was already filled with inexplicable doubts.

He stroked the bracelet on his wrist, pondered for a moment, and finally raised his hand to give the order:

"Work in pairs and infiltrate in shifts. Once the first group goes in, quickly check with the people inside. If there are no suspicious persons, return immediately."

The people around Mr. Bei remained silent, each showing hesitation.

Mr. Bei was furious upon seeing this and pointed directly at the two men who had just spoken:
"Just the two of you, go inside!"

The two men turned ashen-faced instantly.

We have already reported this to the authorities, so why should we still be responsible for scouting the route?

A bellyful of grievances welled up in her throat, but the moment she met Mr. Bei's gaze, she swallowed them back down.

Dejected, he could only spur his horse toward the middle of the road.

The other scouts pursed their lips, barely suppressing their laughter.

Two out of six will be chosen; whoever steps up will be the one to lose.

"Set up camp nearby and wait for their report."

Mr. Bei waved his hand and gave the order.

The rest of the group dismounted, unloaded their luggage, and found a temporary place to stay.

They had just set up camp when it was time for lunch.

However, there were rules for this trip, and no open fires would be lit. Everyone took out the dry food they carried with them and made do with it.

After finishing their dry rations, they watched the sun slowly sink behind the western mountains. By the time the setting sun reached the mountaintop, the two men they had sent out earlier still hadn't returned.

A sense of unease quietly rose in Mr. Bei's heart.

Could something have gone wrong?
The thought lingered in his mind, and he couldn't help but feel the urge to back down.

Treasures may be precious, but how can they compare to life? In such a strange place, it would be better to evacuate first.

"Sir, someone has appeared ahead."

A subordinate reported this, and Mr. Bei instinctively looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw the two men he had sent out standing furtively at the edge of the woods.

The two men looked at each other from a distance, and then waved towards the main group, signaling them to come closer.

"They are both unharmed, sir. Shall we go together?"

Upon hearing this question, Mr. Bei's brows furrowed silently.

He always felt that something was amiss.

"You two go first, then proceed in batches."

Mr. Bei lightly patted the two nearby scouts. The two men had no objection and immediately spurred their horses toward the woods.

Seeing that they were having a private conversation and nothing seemed amiss, Mr. Bei gradually felt at ease.

Perhaps I'm overthinking it.

He remained stationed outside Marin.

Watching his four men ride away into the depths of the dense forest, Mr. Bei continued to lie in wait behind the hillside.

As the sun completely disappeared behind the mountains and the moon climbed to its zenith, casting a silvery glow across the earth, the four people they had sent out reappeared at the edge of the forest.

Mr. Bei stared intently, and the four figures turned to look back at him.

They all raised their arms in the direction of Mr. Bei.

"My lord, there seems to be nothing unusual."

As soon as the last two remaining subordinates spoke, Mr. Bei's gaze locked onto the four people at the edge of the forest like a hawk.

After a moment of silence, a voice suddenly spoke:
"Don't you think their movements are excessively synchronized?"

Upon hearing this, the two subordinates suddenly realized what was happening.

The amplitude of the four people's arm raising and the posture of their arm swings were exactly the same.

This is by no means something that can be accomplished in a short time; it requires years of refinement and adjustment.

not to mention……

Under the bright moonlight, everyone could clearly see that the four people had identical smiles on their faces.

His lips parted, revealing his white teeth.

Mr. Bei suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his heavy clothes.

This is bad, we must get out of here immediately!
Just as he was about to turn his horse around, he caught a glimpse of a figure standing in the moonlight.

Lin Jiang looked at the figure and slowly shook his head: "You're not going in."

(End of this chapter)