Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

Lin Feng's face darkened. He first pushed Harbala out of the cellar, then climbed up after her.

The courtyard was a complete mess.

Master Gu was entangled by Lei Bao and his two brothers, and he was injured, but his swordsmanship remained ruthless.

Seven or eight masked men in black appeared in the courtyard. They were agile and were engaged in a fierce battle with the Shuofeng soldiers.

The sound of clashing weapons could also be heard from the direction of the back door.

The other side was prepared! This courtyard was a trap!

"Send the signal! Get Han Tao to provide backup!" Lin Feng shouted to Lei Bao, drawing his sword and standing protectively in front of the injured Halbala.

Upon hearing this, Lei Bao took out a bamboo tube from his pocket and lit the fuse with a tinderbox.

"Whoosh—pop!" A crimson flame shrieked as it shot into the sky, exploding into a bright red light.

This is a pre-arranged emergency distress signal.

As soon as the fireworks went off, the masked men in black intensified their attack, clearly wanting a quick victory.

Master Gu shouted sternly, "Forget everything else! Kill that Di Rong man! Leave no survivors!"

Several men in black immediately abandoned their opponents and rushed towards Harbala at the base of the wall.

Lin Feng held his sword horizontally in front of him, its blade flashing like snow, instantly felling two men. But a third man had already seized the opportunity from the side, his short sword aimed straight for Harbala's throat!

A flicker of despair crossed Harbala's eyes.

Just then, the earthen wall on the side of the courtyard was smashed open with a loud "bang" and a big hole was punched in it!

Amidst flying debris, Han Tao led more than twenty brothers who had stayed behind at the camp, charging in like tigers released from their cages! They didn't even use the main gate; instead, they crashed through the adjacent courtyard wall!

"Don't let a single one escape!"

Han Tao roared and his swordsmanship was ruthless. He instantly cut down a masked man.

With the addition of fresh talent, the situation was immediately reversed.

The soldiers of Shuofeng were greatly encouraged and surrounded the masked man in black and Master Gu.

Seeing that things were not going well, a fierce glint flashed in Third Master Gu's eyes. He suddenly pulled out a dark iron ball from his pocket and slammed it hard on the ground!

"Bang!"

White smoke suddenly exploded, instantly filling the entire courtyard. It was pungent and acrid, making it impossible for people to open their eyes and causing them to snot and tears to stream down their faces.

"The smoke is poisonous! Hold your breath!"

Lin Feng shouted, holding his breath, and swung his knife toward the location of Master Gu in his memory, but missed.

A few short screams and the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground came from the smoke, followed by the sound of clothes tearing in the wind, which quickly faded into the distance.

When the smoke cleared up, the courtyard was a complete mess.

There were about a dozen corpses lying on the ground, including masked men in black and two soldiers from the Shuofeng Army.

Third Master Gu had vanished without a trace. Most of the masked men in black had fallen, and the remaining few were subdued and pinned to the ground.

"Chase him! Third Master Gu has escaped!" Lei Bao shouted, his eyes red as he rushed out.

"Stop chasing." Lin Feng wiped away the tears brought on by the smoke, his voice cold and hard.

"He already had a way out, we can't catch him. Take stock of the casualties, clean the yard. Take these survivors and that Di Rong man back. This yard...search it thoroughly, don't miss an inch."

Han Tao stared at his two fallen comrades on the ground, his face ashen. "We're too late..."

"It's not too late." Lin Feng squatted down and checked Halbala's injuries. He wasn't going to die.

"We caught this big fish, it was worth it."

We've finally got a clue.

Although Master Gu escaped, they captured the Di Rong officer Halbala and several other prisoners. More importantly, they exposed a corner of the enemy's disguise in Shuofeng City.

Now it's time to pry open these tough nuts.

The interrogation room was temporarily set up at the East Suburb Camp.

Halbala was tied to a chair. The wound on his chest had been hastily treated, but his face was still ashen, and his eyes were fierce yet filled with despair.

The other three masked prisoners were tied up in a corner and gagged, only able to make "mmm" sounds.

Lin Feng sat opposite Halbala, slowly wiping the knife in his hand.

"Harbala," Lin Feng began, his voice calm.

"The centurion of the 'Bald Wolf' tribe sneaked into Shuofeng half a month ago and met Yunshang, the girl from Anxiang Tower. Afterwards, you left in a hurry, but were attacked and injured outside the city. You then secretly sneaked back and hid in the cellar of Master Gu's courtyard to recuperate. Am I right?"

Halbala's pupils contracted, and he remained silent, only glaring fiercely at Lin Feng.

"Not going to speak?" Lin Feng put down his knife.

"Are you here to deliver a message or to make contact? The map Yunshang gave you, marked 'Moon Sea,' is for your 'Bald Wolf' tribe to gather at Crescent Sea, wait for the signal, and then head south to fight the North Wind, right?"

Harbala's breathing became rapid, and more blood seeped from the bandage on her chest.

"Let me guess." Lin Feng leaned forward, staring into his eyes.

"Your 'Bald Wolf' tribe leader, Wumuer, has made a deal with that 'master' hiding in the shadows. The 'master' will help you open the gates of Shuofeng City, or provide inside information, and you will go south to plunder grain and people. After it's done, the spoils will be split 50/50. Is that right?"

"How...how did you know?" Halbala finally spoke in a hoarse voice, like a broken bellows.

"I know more than you think," Lin Feng said, leaning back in his chair.

"I also know that what your 'master' wants is probably not just what you stole. What he really covets is something hidden beneath Shuofeng City or in the vicinity. Your journey south is both helping him and also bait he throws out to attract the court's attention so that he can act in secret."

Harbala's expression shifted, her lips moved, but she didn't utter a word.

"Third Master Gu has escaped, but your injuries won't last much longer. Yunshang is also in dire straits. We've pretty much figured out your stronghold in Shuofeng City."

Lin Feng's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Harbala's heart.

"You only have two choices now. First, fight to the bitter end. I have many ways to get you to talk, but you won't live past today. Second, spill everything you know—how Yunshang and the 'Master' contact each other, what the next plan is, who else of your people are in Shuofeng City, and when the 'Bald Wolf' tribe will make their move over Crescent Sea. Tell me, and I'll spare your life, send you back to the grasslands once you've recovered, or find you a place to live in anonymity."

Harbala's chest heaved violently, his eyes filled with struggle. After a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, "I...I told you, you really can let me go?"

"I, Lin Feng, keep my word."

Harbala closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, the fierce light in his eyes had disappeared, leaving only exhaustion.

"Yunshang... is the 'master's' informant and contact person sent to Shuofeng. She only obeys the 'master's' direct orders. Third Master Gu is the deputy, in charge of daily communications and errands. I came to Shuofeng on the orders of Chief Wumuer to confirm the time for heading south and the rendezvous signal with Yunshang."

"What time? What signal?"

"It was originally scheduled for ten days from now, on the night of the full moon. The signal was... three beacon fires lit in a triangular pattern west of Shuofeng City. Upon seeing the signal, the 'Bald Wolf' tribe's five thousand cavalry would set off from Crescent Sea and head straight for Shuofeng. There was an inside agent in the city who would open the west gate at midnight."

Harbala gasped for breath, "But now... Master Gu has run away, and Yunshang may have been exposed as well. The plan... may have to change."

"Who is the inside man?"