Myths Begin From Boys' Gong

This problem sounds simple, and it's just one problem.

But the information revealed inside definitely involves more and deeper aspects.

Why create a secretive organization, and what is its purpose?
On a smaller scale, it's just someone who's bored out of their mind, with no particular purpose or inclination, creating something simply for the sake of creating something.

He gets a sense of accomplishment from it, and that's his goal.

On a grander scale, there are no limits; murder and arson are just minor offenses, and rebellion is not out of the question.

In particular, in this era, the Tianyuan Dynasty is gradually losing its strength. Although it still appears to be a prosperous era on the surface, it is only on the surface and has long been corrupt and decaying in the shadows.

Why would Eunuch Wei, who was far away in Kyoto, be so concerned about such a mysterious organization?
Isn't the root of the problem the concern that this mysterious organization might cause shock and turmoil to the entire Hebei province, or even the whole country?

Therefore, when Kang Tong asked this question, it was as gentle as the wind, but the core of it was as heavy as a mountain. The five people below him, although they were all trained secret agents, did not have the courage or boldness to lift the lid on this question.

After a long while, seeing no one respond, Kang Tongxiao said to himself,

"You should know about the White Dragon Sovereign Association, right?"

All five nodded in unison, and one of them spoke up first.

"I know this, it is said to have been created by an outstanding person who failed to compete with the Taizu Emperor for the throne, and his descendants inherited his will."

The goal was to overthrow the royal family, dethrone the Tianyuan dynasty, and establish a new dynasty.

For many years, the White Dragon Clan has been repeatedly besieged and destroyed, yet it has managed to persist, proving to be a truly troublesome force.

"Yes, could this mysterious organization be related to the White Dragon Lord Society?"

Even if it's unrelated, is it similar in nature to the White Dragon Sovereign's Association?

Kang Tongxiao's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
"The White Dragon Sovereign Society is different from ordinary organizations and gangs. Its core mission is to overthrow the Tianyuan Dynasty, making it an out-and-out rebel group."

Over the years, the Dragon Guardian spies have also investigated some matters related to the White Dragon Lord Association and discovered some clues.

I think this mysterious organization is similar to the White Dragon Sovereign Society; perhaps investigating it from certain angles could yield some results.

"First of all, there are the large-scale bandits and thieves that have recently emerged in the Hebei region."

If you want to rebel, you need soldiers. If you want to become soldiers, disguising yourself as bandits and thieves is actually a good idea.

Secondly, the mineral resources and the artisans who forge weapons and armor also need to be investigated and verified.

One of the men below thought for a moment and said,

"Actually, even before you came, Lord Kang, we had already investigated the bandits and thieves who had recently emerged in Hebei Province. However, these rising bandit groups are quite powerful."

Once our people fall into it, there is no chance of them getting out. The messages they convey are also rather superficial, without any particularly useful information.

One of my old subordinates died among those bandits while carrying out this mission.

Kang Tong smiled and nodded.

"This only proves that your investigation is on the right track. So why not intensify your efforts? Hasn't the government coordinated with you?"

The man below gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"No, that's not it. The government is very responsive to our side. It's just that these bandits are very shrewd. Once they discover something is wrong, they immediately flee and disappear without a trace."

Therefore, I suspect that there are also people within the government involved who are leaking information.

Meanwhile, this mysterious force did indeed span across Hebei Province, so when it came under the covetous eyes of a certain county, it immediately fled the area upon sensing the danger.

Upon hearing this, Kang Tongxiao flew into a rage, slamming his hand on the table beside him, splashing wine everywhere and wetting his sleeves without him noticing, and said...
"It's truly despicable. A bunch of good-for-nothings who dare to betray their own people."

He paused for a moment, then continued,
"I understand about this matter. You don't need to worry about the government. If there's anything in the future, just contact me directly."

Local government officials are often deeply entrenched, with different factions and powerful figures standing behind them. Even though Kang Tongxiao had Eunuch Wei as his backer, he dared not say that he could offend everyone in the government.

To put it bluntly, Eunuch Wei is not the Grand Eunuch; he lacks the determination and courage. While local governments may find it difficult to contend with the central government's power, they also have their own systems. Outsiders cannot easily disrupt the balance of these systems, or they will inevitably suffer a backlash.

"Right, what about mineral resources and craftsmen? Is there absolutely no clue in this area either?"

Kang Tongxiao had handled several cases before, which involved finding loopholes, peeling back the layers, and uncovering the person behind the scenes.

If the mysterious organization truly intends to rebel, then it must rely heavily on iron resources; this is an inescapable trace.

The woman with the fairest skin among the five spoke up.
"There is a saying, but the buyers are extremely cunning. The real purchasers of these iron resources are powerful local forces. As middlemen, they resell these iron resources to different merchants. On the surface, these merchants seem to have no problems. The iron resources flow out again through the black market and eventually end up in that unknown organization."

What we found was all obvious information; anything we needed to know, we could definitely find out. We knew exactly which powerful families and merchants were involved, but these powerful families and merchants had no connection or entanglement with this mysterious organization.

Kang Tongxiao also felt a headache coming on; had he really become a hedgehog?

He reviewed the case files compiled by his subordinates again, and finally said,

"Why do you all unanimously conclude that the headquarters or leader of this mysterious organization might be located in Kaiyan County?"

After all, the dossier contained all the information about the mysterious organization, but did not list any specific deductions.

"This is our private opinion, not a specific deduction, but more of our intuition."

In Hebei Province, many of the county towns have problems, while those that are clean and innocent are very few. Kaiyan County is a case in point.

There seemed to be no major problems, and no external forces were causing trouble or influencing the area, so it was completely devoid of fertile ground for the growth of dark forces.

However, the cleaner something is, the more likely it is to hide something fishy.

Because perhaps some people don't want us to focus our attention on Kaiyan County.

Kang Tong smiled and nodded approvingly.

"Good, as expected of the elites carefully selected. I agree with you. Kaiyan County is indeed innocent, but such a deliberately fabricated innocence cannot withstand scrutiny."

But that's all they knew; the mysterious organization was far more capable than they had imagined.

Otherwise, the scene at the beginning wouldn't have happened.

Cleanliness and innocence also mean being clueless. They've gathered here to come up with a solution.

Kang Tongxiao, being a seasoned veteran, stared intently at the file in his hand for a long time before speaking.

"You've been in Kaiyan County for a while now. Tell me in detail about the power structure in this county."

"Also, have any unexpected forces or individuals emerged in recent years? Please explain that as well." Upon hearing this, the five men naturally dared not delay or procrastinate, and they recounted everything they knew in one go.

Among them, Xiaohan Village, located at the foot of Xiaohan Mountain on the outskirts of Kaiyan County, became a point of suspicion for Kang Tongxiao.

According to the information the five men plundered, Xiaohan Village was just an ordinary village, with nothing special about it except for its proximity to Xiaohan Mountain.

However, many years ago, an orphan named Li Zheng, who was abandoned outside Xiaohan Village and raised on the charity of others, somehow learned powerful martial arts and transformed Xiaohan Village into a paradise-like place.

Over the years, many people have tried to test Li Zheng, but all have failed.

And the conclusions were all surprisingly consistent.

This young man named Li Zheng possesses superb martial arts skills, an extraordinary lineage, and exceptional talent; he must have a distinguished background.

As for his character, the opinions of those who returned empty-handed were fairly consistent.

Humble and polite, yet sharp-witted, low-key and unassuming, unwilling to cause trouble, he is a true hermit who loves to immerse himself in nature.

Because of these various evaluations, the five members of the Dragon Guard agents didn't pay much attention to Li Zheng.

Firstly, they didn't think that the leader of that huge, mysterious organization, which had repeatedly thwarted their Dragon Guard agents, was a young man. After all, young people are often impetuous, while older people are often shrewd and experienced.

Secondly, no matter how Xiaohan Village develops, it will always remain a village in Xiaohan Mountain. It is hard to understand why a mysterious organization that spans the vast Hebei Province would have its lair in a village.

Thirdly, and most importantly, they had actually observed this Xiaohan Village in secret. Although there were some martial artists, their skills were average, and they were probably all trained by the man named Li Zheng.

Used to defend villages, and when villages are vying for supremacy, they're perfect for fighting; they'll definitely be the best they can handle, with victory within reach.

But using these people as the backbone of that mysterious organization would be a bit ridiculous.

However, Kang Tongxiao had a different understanding from these five secret agents.

Or rather, what he is best at breaking down is his own and others' preconceived notions.

Li Zheng had indeed arranged everything flawlessly; there was no fault to be found in any aspect.

But in fact, this person's growth trajectory has already subtly coincided with the timeline of the mysterious organization's existence and development.

Furthermore, Kang Tongxiao is least concerned about the so-called age limit.

Ambitious people are not limited by age. In the past, he had met many powerful figures. At first glance, they seemed to be some old faces stirring up trouble, but in reality, they were just puppets deliberately pushed to the forefront by some young people.

So, will this young man named Li Zheng be the key point he's looking for, the breakthrough point?
Kang Tongxiao's suspicions were not based on any solid evidence, but simply on intuition and experience.

After thinking for a moment, he said,

"Next, we will focus our investigation on this person. I think he has a secret and is very likely the person we are looking for."

Upon hearing this, one of them hesitated for a moment, then spoke.
"Lord Kang, this Li Zheng is very skilled in martial arts. It is said that in the entire Kaiyan County, apart from the old patriarch Fang, no one is his match."

Furthermore, he also has close ties with the Hongmen. It is said that Hong Minghui, the former leader of the Hongmen, received help from Li Zheng, so he reciprocated by providing strong support to Li Zheng within the Hongmen.

If it's exposed, it could really cause trouble.

They can investigate a mere recluse in the martial arts world without much trouble. Even if he's skilled in martial arts, they're not afraid. Even if they're no match for him, they can still call for reinforcements.

However, if this person possesses exceptional martial arts skills and also has a powerful friend, then they are not so easy to deal with.

Before making a decision, you must understand the impact and consequences of the whole matter; at the very least, you cannot act rashly.

Even if we take a step back, based on what they currently know about that mysterious organization, its power is unbelievably vast.

In the unlikely event that Li Zheng is the mastermind behind the scenes and the head of the mysterious organization, it turns out to be pure luck.

Having discovered such a person, do those few people still have a chance of surviving?
Sometimes, getting closer to the truth is not just getting closer to the truth, but also getting closer to death.

Kang Tongxiao's expression changed slightly. After thinking for a moment, he said...

"Don't worry, I will ask Eunuch Wei to send some experts to help us. There are many experts in the Dragon Guard Secret Service, so don't worry."

In reality, things are not as simple as he makes them out to be.

Indeed, the Dragon Guard Secret Service, founded by Eunuch Wei, was a large organization with many members and numerous experts.

However, looking across the Tianyuan Dynasty and the entire land, these people, scattered throughout, are not that many.

Over the years, Eunuch Wei has devoted himself to this cause, sending out many experts to travel far and wide to investigate various affairs beneath the earth and eliminate restless forces.

Without solid evidence and without results, Kang Tongxiao would not ask Eunuch Wei to take action; this is the rule, the established custom.

Breaking this rule could lead to two consequences.

First, he reaped great rewards, and Eunuch Wei favored him greatly, making his future even brighter.

Secondly, if you gain nothing, you should be prepared to be sidelined by Eunuch Wei and lose his trust.

Kang Tongxiao certainly didn't think he would necessarily be the first or the second outcome.

Therefore, it is only natural that he would not do something with such high risk and high reward.

On the contrary, his approach would be more prudent and reliable.

As for saying that, it's just empty promises to these five subordinates.

Their safety was not within Kang Tongxiao's concerns.

If you want to be a secret agent without any problems, you shouldn't have joined in the first place.

And you should be prepared for that from the very first day you join.

What should be done if problems arise afterward?
Kang Tongxiao had already made his plans.

Those who deserve rewards should be rewarded, and those who deserve punishment should be punished. That's all.

Moreover, it wasn't just these few people who took the risk.

He would also personally go and investigate that small, cold village.

If he truly had a lead, he was confident he could uncover the secrets of that mysterious organization. (End of Chapter)