son, don't mess around

Chapter 831 Please enter the urn
As night fell, columns of soldiers poured out of the south gate of the city, heading towards the source of the explosion's shockwaves in the drizzling night.

The people in the city were talking about it, discussing the commotion that had occurred outside the city not long ago and speculating about what had happened.

Someone mentioned it, speculating that Xu Wang's rebel army might have already reached the outskirts of the capital. This news caused a huge stir.

Many people were terrified, and some even began packing their belongings to flee the city. The commotion in the city was widespread for a time, and it was only gradually calmed down under the vigorous suppression of the government and the city's defense soldiers.

However, although the rumors were temporarily suppressed among the people, they still spread rapidly. No matter how the government tried to refute them, it could not quell the public's fear.

Especially when a curfew was imposed at the city gates, a large number of soldiers were mobilized to guard the city, and fully armed city defense soldiers hurriedly patrolled the city, the atmosphere became extremely tense.

No one knows what happened, but the more unknown the fear, the more unsettling it is!

Just as the city was abuzz with commotion, night fell, and a dark figure silently appeared in the city. Using his light-footed skills, he appeared on a rooftop, and under the cover of darkness, this figure leaped across the city's rooftops, swiftly traversing the bustling streets, finally landing in a lavishly decorated mansion.

The dark figure evaded the guards inside and outside the mansion and silently entered the backyard.

Not far away, firelight flickered in the courtyard, and the figures of patrolling guards could be vaguely seen, along with the sounds of small groups of people discussing.

"Hey, our prince is indeed exceptionally intelligent, unparalleled in the world."

"You bet they're doomed this time..."

"Tsk, I wonder how the prince will reward us after this is done."

"Is there even a question? We are all the prince's personal guards, utterly loyal to him. This time, we'll at least get promoted and make a fortune. Who knows, if the prince is in a good mood, he might even reward us with a few women..."

"Hehe, that's great..."

As the guards' chatter faded into the distance, Chen Changqing, hidden on the rooftop, stared intently at their retreating figures, pondering the content of their conversation, his eyes filled with a chilling light.

Sure enough!

This sixth prince has grand ambitions.

Even in the darkness, Chen Changqing's murderous intent was hard to conceal.

Not long ago, he received an urgent report from the Secret Service outside the city that his men were attacked by an explosion while investigating the manor outside the city, and suffered heavy losses.

The sudden explosion caught everyone off guard, causing severe damage to the Secret Service and injuring many people.

Upon receiving the urgent report, Chen Changqing immediately realized that this was a series of schemes, a conspiracy against his Secret Observatory.

Openly attacking the Secret Celestial Bureau is tantamount to challenging imperial authority and is akin to treason.

Who did it?

Chen Changqing already had the answer in his heart, but why would such a deliberate conspiracy attack suddenly occur outside the city? What was its purpose?
Not long after, Chen Changqing had another answer in his mind... a diversionary tactic.

The explosion outside the city was not only meant to attract the attention of the Secret Service, but also to divert everyone's attention. It also meant that the Secret Service was preoccupied with multiple matters, leaving them no time to spare.

Realizing this, Chen Changqing quickly returned to the capital. Soon after, he received a secret report from the city's surveillance network at Cuiwei Residence.

The Sixth Prince's whereabouts are uncertain today, and several mysterious people have appeared at Cuiwei Residence, their motives unknown.

Upon hearing this news, all of Chen Changqing's suspicions were confirmed... The fox's tail has finally been revealed!

……

In the darkness, after the guards had disappeared into the distance, Chen Changqing took advantage of the cover of night and groped his way into the courtyard.

A light drizzle continued to fall, and the night was pitch black, with only occasional twinkling stars in the courtyard. Apart from the occasional patrolling guards, the mansion was not heavily guarded.

A small courtyard caught Chen Changqing's attention.

The guards around the mansion were not strict, but there were more than a dozen guards stationed outside the small courtyard. Through the dim light, the bright lights inside the courtyard could be vaguely seen.

There's something strange about this place.

In the darkness, Chen Changqing concealed himself and approached cautiously.

From a distance, Chen Changqing spotted a familiar figure under the bright lights in the courtyard.

Sixth Prince, Li Chang'an!
Li Chang'an stood under the eaves, with a man in black standing beside him. They were quite far apart, and Chen Changqing couldn't make out the man's features. But for some reason, he vaguely sensed that the man's aura was very familiar.

who is it?

This person is probably the mysterious figure mentioned in today's secret report.

Chen Changqing stared intently at the scene with a frown, only to see Li Chang'an and the man in black walk into a brightly lit room nearby.

There were still guards watching over the courtyard.

Time passed slowly, and the two of them did not come out for a long time.

Chen Changqing's gaze gradually deepened; there was a problem here.

The Sixth Prince also has a major problem.

Chen Changqing stared at this spot for a long time, then his figure silently retreated and left the rooftop.

Before long, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the mansion. Immediately afterward, a guard hurried to the gate of the courtyard.

"Your Highness, the people from the Secret Observatory have arrived. They say they have important matters to discuss with you!"

The sudden commotion startled the courtyard.

In the small courtyard, Li Chang'an and the man in black came out of the room one after the other. The two whispered something to each other, and then the man in black turned around and left through the back door.

Li Chang'an left the courtyard through the front gate and went outside the mansion.

In the darkness, the mysterious man in black left the courtyard through the back door and then walked quickly toward the back gate of the mansion.

He walked very fast, as if afraid of being overtaken by something.

"Shhhhh!"

Footsteps made a faint sound as they trod on the muddy grass.

Until the darkness of night, a sharp killing intent suddenly emerged.

The mysterious man in black suddenly stopped, then quickly dodged to the side.

"boom!"

A crisp sound rang out, and the man in black, with his deep gaze, suddenly looked up.

"Who?!"

Before the man in black could react, the murderous intent from the night approached again. The man in black hastily waved his sleeve, unleashing a surge of powerful internal energy to meet the attack head-on.

"boom!"

The man in black suddenly staggered back four or five steps, his face pale, his breathing rapid, and his eyes fixed on the darkness.

"What kind of hero hides in the shadows? Now that you're here, why don't you dare show yourself?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a black-robed, masked figure silently appeared in front of him, blocking his path.

Upon seeing the black-robed, masked man, he stared at him for a few moments before a cold smile appeared on his face: "The dignified leader of the Secret Heaven Bureau is acting like a thief, sneaking around like this. Aren't you afraid of disgracing the Emperor if word gets out?"

Upon hearing this, the masked man in the black robe suddenly narrowed his eyes, seemingly surprised that the other party had seen through his identity.

"Heh, quite a surprise, isn't it?"

The man in black revealed a smug smile: "Chen Changqing, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Everyone says you're smart, but in the end, your cleverness backfired!

As soon as the man in black finished speaking, flames suddenly ignited in the darkness. Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen guards emerged from the darkness from all directions, surrounding the masked man in black.

ambush!

They fell for their trap!
"Chen Changqing, today and here is your death day!"

The smug smile on the man in black's face grew even wider. All of this tonight was part of a plan for this moment.

The Secret Observatory has suffered heavy losses. Chen Changqing, the last remaining threat to the Prince, is now in front of them. Eliminate him, and no one will be able to stop the Prince's advance.

"kill!"

At the command of the man in black, the black-robed masked man's pupils suddenly contracted, realizing that this place was not safe to stay. He suddenly leaped up and used his lightness skill to try to leave the place.

But just as he leaped into the air, countless soldiers wielding bows and crossbows appeared all around him from the dark rooftops, their cold bows and crossbows aimed at him.

The next second, a barrage of arrows was unleashed.

Cold crossbow bolts came flying in unison.

Caught off guard, countless crossbows appeared across the land.

The masked man in black robes waved his sleeves, using his inner strength to deflect the crossbow bolts. His immense inner force surged forth, preventing the cold crossbow bolts from getting close for a moment.

However, this forced him back with the crossbow bolt, causing him to fall back to the ground.

The next second, the dozen or so guards around them launched a surprise attack after a volley of crossbow bolts.

The night was dark, and the cold light was sharp.

As soon as they landed on the ground, they were attacked by more than a dozen experts. These people were clearly top-notch, with superb martial arts skills and profound internal strength.

Together they laid a trap, and even the most skilled black-robed masked man would find it difficult to escape. Moreover, there were cold crossbow bolts aimed at them from all sides, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment.

"boom!"

Under such encirclement, he quickly fell into a disadvantageous position, exposed a weakness, and was struck in the chest by a guard, immediately spitting out blood.

The others swarmed him, pressed his pressure points, and quickly tied him up.

"Chen Changqing, Chen Changqing, you've finally met your match!"

The crowd parted, and the man in black slowly stepped forward, a smug and arrogant smile on his face. He stared at the disheveled, bound-up, masked man in a black robe.

"When you attacked me that day, did you ever imagine that you would end up like this?"

The man in black had a look of smug satisfaction in his eyes as he stared at Chen Changqing, trying to see fear and terror on his face.

However, neither.

Chen Changqing, standing before him, was still masked, revealing only a pair of gloomy eyes that stared at him indifferently and without emotion.

Those eyes were so unfamiliar, so unfamiliar that they stirred a sense of unease within him.

As if realizing something, the man in black quickly stepped forward and suddenly reached out to tear off the black cloth covering his face.

The next second, the black-clad man's pupils suddenly contracted.

What came into his view was a completely unfamiliar face.

Although he bears some resemblance to Chen Changqing, he is not Chen Changqing at all.

"be cheated!"

At that moment, the thought suddenly flashed into the eyes of the man in black.

"not good!"

"..."

Inside the courtyard, after Li Chang'an left, a dark figure lurked in the darkness and silently slipped into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, two guards stood watch at the entrance.

Chen Changqing's eyes were sharp. He held his breath and hid in the darkness, seizing the opportunity to suddenly approach.

At the entrance, two guards suddenly felt a strong gust of wind coming from behind them. Before they could realize what was happening, everything went black and they fainted.

After dealing with the two guards, Chen Changqing quickly walked to the door of the room, pushed it open, and went inside.

Li Chang'an and the mysterious man in black had been in this room for quite some time, so there must be some secret inside. Carefully stepping into the room and confirming there was no danger, Chen Changqing quickly closed the door and looked around.

It was an extremely simple room, with minimal furnishings and nothing out of the ordinary. Chen Changqing quickly stepped forward and began to examine the details of the room.

As the head of the Secret Observatory, Chen Changqing knew all the clues and mechanisms. He quickly searched the room, trying to find a secret passage or a hidden room.

But after searching around, they found nothing.

Everything in the room was normal; there was nothing strange about it.

Chen Changqing frowned and continued to look around, his gaze landing on the bookshelf beside him.

He searched the bookshelf but still couldn't find any clues.

If there's nothing in the room, why are there so many guards outside?

Why is the guard so tight?

Is it a smokescreen, or... a trap to lure the enemy in?
The moment this thought crossed Chen Changqing's mind, a strong sense of unease surged within him.

has a problem!
This was the thought that popped into his mind, as recent events flashed through his mind rapidly.

From the moment they realized the existence of a mysterious force to the fact that Tao Ya's death was linked to the Sixth Prince, it seemed as if some intricate connections had woven a web full of conspiracies.

Then, his Secret Service agents were assassinated while tracking the people at the Sixth Prince's manor. Not long ago, the Secret Service's elite troops at the manor were attacked and severely damaged again.

Finally, tonight, he sneaked into the Sixth Prince's mansion and witnessed the Sixth Prince meeting with the mysterious man in black... Everything seemed to be going too smoothly?
It's as if it was done on purpose?
It's as if everything was prepared, waiting for him to appear here?

broken!

This sudden realization flashed through Chen Changqing's mind, and his expression darkened as he noticed something was wrong.

Everything tonight went so smoothly, as if it had been predicted.

He turned around, walked quickly to the door, and opened it.

"Shhhhh!"

The moment the door opened, a sense of danger swept over us.

In the darkness, several cold, sharp arrows shot towards him. Chen Changqing suddenly swung his sleeve, blocking the incoming arrows.

Then, he suddenly looked up at the courtyard.

In the darkness, the firelight in the courtyard was bright, as if trying to turn the night into day.

The once somewhat empty courtyard was now suddenly filled with several guards, who had completely surrounded it. Countless cold crossbow bolts were aimed at the entrance from the outer walls and rooftops.

A net stretched between heaven and earth, brimming with murderous intent.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Changqing's heart sank.

The fears have become a reality!

Sure enough, it was all a trap, all a scheme!
Everything was directed at him.

At that moment, a path slowly parted in the crowd.

A familiar figure slowly appeared in Chen Changqing's line of sight.

"Chief Chen!"

In the firelight, Li Chang'an's sinister smile, reflected in his brocade robe, was clearly visible.

"Chen Kuishou appeared at my residence in the middle of the night, acting so suspiciously..."

"Tonight, won't you give me an explanation?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)