"The number following the word 'silent' most likely points to a shop in the black market."

Everyone looked troubled again.

Now the problem is back to square one.

The character "默" has been deciphered.

But what do the numbers after the word "silent" mean?

"The answer is still in the Chinese almanac."

While everyone remained silent, Su Nan spoke with considerable conviction.

Li Miaozhen shook her head: "But we've already tried it, and the results from the almanac are meaningless."

Su Nan then laughed and said, "Huang Li's idea is correct. Zhou Min's codebook must be Huang Li's."

"But he may not have left this almanac among his belongings. As a mole, he was very thorough in his work."

"Then it's highly likely that it's not this year's almanac, but rather an almanac from previous years!"

Everyone perked up upon hearing this!

It seems that this is indeed possible.

"What year would that be?!" Li Miaozhen asked hastily.

She felt that her thoughts were completely being led by Su Nan.

No wonder Yuan Jing sent this man to Yunzhou; he certainly has some skills!

So many clues were found in such a short time.

"The Chinese almanac itself is not important, but the year it refers to is very important!"

“I guess that year had some unusual significance for Zhou Min.”

"The almanac from fourteen years ago, because that was the day Zhou Min was appointed to Yunzhou."

Governor Zhang couldn't wait any longer and ordered his men to go find it.

Finding an old almanac from fourteen years ago isn't easy.

Fortunately, they found the almanac without much trouble.

Immediately, everyone tried to decipher the text using the previous method, specifically the "number of characters," but it still didn't work; the copied characters were completely nonsensical.

Then, using the "page numbering method," page 162 is May 12th.

It says that it is auspicious for: opening a business, getting married, moving into a new house, and traveling.

"Open for business!"

Su Nan pointed out the key information.

"They should tell us to go to the black market after the market opens at night."

First set of codes, cracked!

The second set of numbers followed immediately.

Just as Su Nan had guessed, they got an address.

Ding 15!

The courier just now said that the shops in the black market are all named after the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

That means it refers to Shop No. 15 in the Black Market!

Zhou Min's code has been cracked!

The room was completely silent.

Everyone looked at Su Nan, their eyes filled with... an almost overflowing admiration.

To everyone else, Su Nan's series of conjectures and actions were nothing short of divine.

A banished immortal... a banished immortal!

Could this person truly be a celestial being? Otherwise, how could they be so intelligent?!

Governor Zhang and Nangong Qianrou had already witnessed the amazing actions of southern Jiangsu on several occasions.

So their shock was still within acceptable limits.

However, this was the first time Li Miaozhen had witnessed Su Nan solving a case.

The shock she felt was beyond measure!

The mystery left by the spy was solved so easily...

This person... possesses wisdom bordering on the supernatural!

Li Miaozhen took a second look at Su Nan in front of her.

This person is definitely not just a regular patron of the brothel!

But he's a womanizer... and he really is.

Li Miaozhen trusted her intuition.

"There's still a while before the black market opens."

"After nightfall, Xiaorou and Miaozhen, how about you two come with me to the black market?"

Su Nan asked with a smile.

Li Miaozhen naturally did not object to this.

She came to Su Nan with the intention of solving the case and proving Yang Chuannan's innocence.

Nangong Qianrou, having received orders from Wei Yuan to protect Su Nan, would naturally accompany him.

……

into the night.

The three from Su Nan arrived at Huangbo Street.

There were few pedestrians outside the street, but the street inside was bustling with people.

All three wore hoods or masks, concealing their true faces.

Many people who come to the black market are unwilling to reveal their true appearance, either by disguising themselves or by covering their faces.

Therefore, their attire did not appear suspicious.

The strong smell of blood hit my nose.

The shops on both sides of the street were all selling dog meat, with live dogs on leashes, cooked meat, and raw meat.

Soon, they found shop number Ding 15 by following the shop's address.

From the outside, this also looks like a shop that sells raw dog meat.

But if you get a little closer, you can hear the sounds of women coming from inside the shop.

really.

This place appears to be a dog meat shop... but it actually sells seafood!

Neither Li Miaozhen nor Nangong Qianrou reacted.

They were all members of the Heavenly Sect, and had no feelings for each other.

One is the night watchman's gong, a scene I've seen many times.

The shop owner was a thin, middle-aged man with sharp eyes, scrutinizing the three cloaked figures standing at the entrance of his shop.

"Would you like a few pounds of dog meat, gentlemen?" the shop owner asked tentatively.

Neither Li Miaozhen nor Nangong Qianrou spoke. Since they were both women, it would inevitably arouse suspicion if they opened their mouths.

After all, there shouldn't be a precedent for a woman seeking out a prostitute.

Su Nan had already inquired about the rules of the black market from the courier, and replied, "How much does dog meat cost outside, and how much does it cost inside?"

Upon hearing this, the shop owner's face immediately broke into a smile; he was a seasoned patron.

"Dog meat outside costs one qian of silver per jin, while dog meat inside costs three qian of silver."

These prostitutes actually charge three taels of silver, which is not much cheaper than the price in the capital.

However, Su Nan didn't care.

Because he never spent money when he visited the brothel.

The shop owner got up and led the three into the shop.

Li Miaozhen looked at the shop owner, her gaze suddenly sharpening.

However, she did not make a fuss, but silently followed the shop owner into the store.

Once inside, the indescribable sounds became even clearer; the soundproofing was extremely poor, and the noise was chaotic and disorderly.

The shop owner chuckled, "There's only one girl left in the shop. Are the three of you coming together, or one at a time?"

Su Nan felt that what the shop owner said was a bit outrageous.

Even though he hadn't been with a woman in a long time, he had no interest in these prostitutes.

So Su Nan waved to the two people beside him.

Li Miaozhen and Nangong Qianrou acted immediately!

Li Miaozhen acted swiftly and subdued the owner of the dog meat shop.

Nangong Qianrou, on the other hand, activated her Qi, causing all the doors to open.

"roll!"

A burst of angry curses and a woman's screams suddenly erupted from the shop.

Many people rushed out cursing and swearing, looking for trouble.

As a result, after sensing Nangong Qianrou's powerful aura, they all slunk away.

The owner of the dog meat shop's face changed drastically, and he whispered:

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