Myths Begin From Boys' Gong

The atmosphere in a private room of a restaurant in the North Street Market of Kaiyan County was somewhat somber.

Three men and two women knelt on one knee, bowing before a middle-aged man at the table, clearly indicating a hierarchy.

This middle-aged man, around forty years old, had sharp eyebrows, eyes as deep as the sea, and graying temples. He wore a dark blue robe with a blood-red thumb ring, exuding an air of wealth and imposing presence.

Beside him was a glass of wine, exuding an intoxicating and mellow aroma, while on the other side was a long, sheathed sword.

The three men and two women in front of them were all not very old, around twenty years old, and dressed differently, but they had one thing in common: they all had very ordinary, unremarkable, and plain appearances.

They're the kind of things you'd easily lose in a crowd; they're definitely handpicked.

"We have received confirmation from Eunuch Wei that the origin of the notorious and mysterious organization in Hebei Province is located in Kaiyan County."

All five of you are talents I have carefully selected. Your martial arts skills, wisdom, and resourcefulness are all top-notch.

You've been here for three months, and this is the reply you get? Do you think that's appropriate?

The middle-aged man spoke in a mild tone, yet the sharpness in his brows and the stern coldness in his eyes revealed his dissatisfaction.

Several years ago, an extremely mysterious organization emerged in Hebei Province, rapidly expanding its influence at an astonishing pace until it became a behemoth spanning the vast Hebei Province.

Just as geese leave their calls as they fly by, and the wind leaves its mark as it passes, such a massive organization naturally aroused the vigilance of many forces, especially the government.

Therefore, several years ago, local officials, under the instructions of their superiors, began to continuously collect intelligence on this mysterious organization, attempting to completely uncover it and wipe it out in one fell swoop.

However, the leader of this organization was extremely cunning, ruthless and meticulous, and never revealed any flaws. Occasionally, when he was caught out, he was able to quickly cut his losses and survive. Until this incident attracted the attention of Kyoto.

The current Emperor Tianyuan had no children and had been preoccupied with this, which led to his chief attendant, Eunuch Wei Wushang, rising to power.

Not only did they establish a secret agent organization corresponding to the Six Doors, but with the permission of the current Tianyuan Emperor, they also brought it out into the open, turning it into the Dragon Guard Secret Agents, dedicated to protecting the royal family and spying on news from all over the world, wielding immense power.

The Imperial Guards were directly under the command of Eunuch Wei, serving only the current emperor and supported by the Imperial Treasury. Their influence extended throughout the land, and Hebei Province was naturally within their sphere of influence.

Therefore, when the matter of the mysterious organization became a hot topic, the Dragon Guard agents also received the news, which reached the ears of Eunuch Wei, who was far away in the capital, and aroused his interest.

Such a mysterious and massive organization inspires both fear and panic, yet also a desire to devour it whole.

Therefore, Eunuch Wei personally ordered a thorough investigation of this mysterious organization, to uncover its network of influence and the key figures behind it, and to send all the information to the capital for further instructions.

It's not hard to guess what Eunuch Wei is thinking: protecting the royal family and safeguarding the future of the Tianyuan Kingdom is what he needs to do.

Because he was originally a nobody who depended on the imperial power. Only with the imperial power could he be the glorious eunuch Wei. Without the imperial power, or if the imperial power was unstable, he would naturally have difficulty making his mark, let alone his current prestige.

When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; therefore, he cannot let this tree fall. His loyalty to the emperor and his love for the country are far more sincere than those of some ministers.

However, people also have great ambitions.

By taking over this mysterious organization, Eunuch Wei would naturally be able to expand the power of his subordinates significantly, which was something he had been striving for.

Therefore, Eunuch Wei dispatched his most capable subordinate, this middle-aged man, to Kaiyan County in Hebei Province to investigate the truth. Given these background factors, let's now discuss this middle-aged man.

Unlike Eunuch Wei, he was a healthy man who came from the imperial guards and was later selected as a high-ranking member of the imperial bodyguards.

He had a nickname within the Dragon Guard secret service: Divine Eye. His real name was Kang Tongxiao, hence he was also known as Divine Eye Kang.

Among the high-ranking secret agents, his martial arts skills were not the highest, nor was his power the greatest, but he had one advantage: he was meticulous, had strong reasoning abilities, and was good at investigating matters. Therefore, in the Hebei Province where there were no results, Eunuch Wei sent him down.

Today is the fourth day since his arrival.

For the first three days, he secretly lurked in Kaiyan County, gathering information from all directions. Only today did he finally summon the heads of these five intelligence agents to a meeting. While reprimanding them, he also urged them to produce results as soon as possible.

Among the five, one was nearly thirty years old, making him the oldest man. Upon hearing this, he said...

"Lord Kang, it is not that we are negligent or deliberately inactive, but this mysterious organization is indeed very mysterious."

To say that it exists is impossible; its organizational structure, personnel allocation, the background of its leader, its funding, and the identities of its experts are all unknown.

To say that he doesn't exist is not entirely true.

According to our investigations over the past few days, there is indeed a force operating in the shadows of Kaiyan County, and even in Hebei Province.

An old farmer selling vegetables on the street, or a waiter in a tavern who is at everyone's beck and call, might be a member of this mysterious organization.

However, these people are scattered, like a drop of water merging into the ocean, making it extremely difficult to find any flaws or incriminating evidence against them.

Kang Tongxiao seemed to be deep in thought. These secret agents protecting the dragon were all rigorously selected and trained, and their quality was definitely not low.

According to this person, this mysterious organization is indeed very difficult to deal with.

Like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, it permeates Hebei Province, yet it also resembles a vast net, encompassing the entire Hebei Province.

But that would be one thing, what's even more terrifying is that this force is both secretive and ruthless in its actions.

It's not that no one discovers crucial clues, but rather that they are quickly silenced, making it difficult to pass on valuable information.

Kang Tongxiao also fell into deep thought for a moment.

He needed to find a clue as soon as possible, start from that clue, and unravel the mystery to completely take control of this mysterious organization.

Eunuch Wei gave him limited time; if he lost Eunuch Wei's trust and reliance, his future would be bleak.

As for where the clues were, Kang Tongxiao quickly came up with something.

"What do you think was the purpose of this mysterious organization? And what was the reason behind its leader creating such a mysterious and massive organization?"

This is the key point Kang Tongxiao is trying to grasp; perhaps, this crucial clue can revitalize the entire situation. (End of Chapter)