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"Uncle Fu, watch your words!" Qin Hongyu whispered, glancing warily at the guards around her before looking at Lin Feng.

A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. But in the end, she spoke frankly, "Since Captain Lin is a fellow soldier in the border army and has repeatedly saved my Qin family from danger, Hongyu will not hide anything from you. My father served in the army in his early years, but later retired due to injury and turned to business. However, he still has old friendships with several generals in the northern border and also does some business to facilitate military supplies."

She paused, then looked at Lin Feng: "Captain Lin, you've been stationed at the border for quite some time. Do you know if there's been any unusual activity in the Northern Army lately? Or is there anyone who's paying special 'attention' to my Qin family's business?"

"The factions within the northern border troops are complex, and I, being of low rank, know little about them."

Lin Feng cautiously said, "But since Miss Qin's shipment has the approval of the Ministry of War and involves border army supplies, the person who dares to intercept and frame her so blatantly is probably not an ordinary merchant adversary."

Qin Hongyu gritted her teeth, a fierce glint in her eyes that seemed beyond her years: "Whoever wants to mess with my Qin family, they'd better see if they have the teeth to back it up!"

She turned to Lin Feng, her tone solemn: "Captain Lin, the road ahead will surely be even more perilous. Hongyu once again earnestly requests that you accompany us until we reach 'Blackwater City' in the Northern Frontier. Once we arrive in Blackwater City and meet my father, he will surely reward us handsomely and will also protect you all."

"Okay." Lin Feng nodded in agreement. Lin Feng was already heading north anyway, so it wouldn't hurt to stop by Blackwater City on the way.

On the evening of the third day, the convoy arrived at a small border town called "Songhebao". They checked into the backyard of "Qin's Goods Store", which the Qin family had booked for many years.

The innkeeper, a portly old man surnamed Hu, was so excited upon seeing Qin Hongyu that tears streamed down his face: "Miss! You've finally arrived safely! Yesterday, I received a message by carrier pigeon, instructing you to stay at Songhe Fort for a day until the master sends someone to meet you!"

"Uncle Hu, thank you for your hard work," Qin Hongyu comforted the old shopkeeper, then asked, "Who did Father send to meet us? When will they arrive?"

"It's Qin Yong, the master's instructor!" said Manager Hu.

Qin Yong? Lin Feng had heard Qin Fu mention him. He was the head instructor of the Qin family's guards, highly skilled in martial arts, and one of Master Qin's most trusted confidants.

That night, Manager Hu prepared a sumptuous welcome feast.

Lin Feng and his entourage were also treated as honored guests. Qin Hongyu personally accompanied them, frequently offering toasts.

"Captain Lin, Sister Su, Little He, Uncle Zhao, thank you all so much for this journey. Hongyu raises another glass to you all to express my gratitude! When we arrive in Blackwater City, my father will definitely give you a proper reward!"

Qin Hongyu raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp. Her cheeks were flushed slightly under the lamplight, adding to her heroic and charming appearance.

"Miss Qin, you're too kind." Lin Feng also raised his glass and drank it all.

During the meal, Qin Hongyu spoke frankly and was very knowledgeable, which was completely different from Su Wanyue's gentleness and Bai Xiaohe's aloofness, giving her a unique charm. Even Bai Xiaohe, who was usually taciturn, occasionally exchanged a few words with her.

However, while Lin Feng appeared to be drinking and eating, he was actually keeping a close eye on everything around him.

The footsteps of the guards changing shifts seemed lighter and fewer.

He put down his wine cup and said to Qin Hongyu, "Miss Qin, Manager Hu, I'm going out for a walk to check on the horses and goods."

"I'll go with Brother Lin," Bai Xiaohe said, putting down her chopsticks.

Seeing Lin Feng's serious expression, Qin Hongyu also suppressed her smile: "Then I'll go with you."

Lin Feng casually walked to the stable and inspected the horses, grain carts, and wagons. Everything seemed normal. But when he reached the specially reinforced wagon where the "soft steel ingots" were piled up, his nose twitched slightly.

In the air, besides the smell of hay and horse manure, there seemed to be a very faint, almost imperceptible... sweet and fishy smell? Like some kind of special spice, or like... blood?

His sharp gaze swept across the ground around the truck. In the dim light, he saw some inconspicuous, slightly dark marks next to the truck's wheels, like water droplets that had splashed and dried.

"Miss Qin," Lin Feng lowered his voice, "when were the guards on this carriage changed shifts?"

Qin Hongyu looked at the two guards standing beside the car. The two men stood ramrod straight, their eyes fixed straight ahead.

Qin Hongyu thought for a moment: "It should have been half an hour ago, when they changed shifts together with the guards at the front gate. Captain Lin, is there something wrong?"

Lin Feng didn't answer. He walked straight to the two guards and calmly asked, "Brothers, you've worked hard. Who's on duty tonight?"

The guard on the left seemed to pause for a moment before replying in a muffled voice, "Yes...it's Chief Wang." His voice was somewhat unclear.

"Boss Wang?" Qin Hongyu frowned. "Which Boss Wang? Isn't Li Si on duty in the front yard tonight?"

The guard's eyes flickered, and he lowered his head: "I...I made a mistake, it's Chief Li."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he suddenly made a move, as fast as lightning, grabbing the guard's right wrist pulse point!

"Who are you?!" Lin Feng shouted angrily.

Almost simultaneously, the "guard" revealed a fierce glint in his eyes, and his right wrist, which was being held, suddenly jerked, breaking free at an odd angle, and slapped Lin Feng in the chest with his backhand!

The palm strike was fierce, carrying a sweet, metallic scent!

Lin Feng dodged to the side and delivered a chop to the man's neck! With a "crack," the man groaned and fell to the ground.

Upon seeing this, another "guard" let out a strange cry, pulled a bamboo tube from his pocket, and was about to throw it into the air—clearly a signal!

Bai Xiaohe was already poised to strike. A silver hairpin flew from her hand and accurately pierced the man's wrist! The bamboo tube fell to the ground.

Qin Hongyu also reacted, drew her sword and stepped forward. With a flash of light, the sword pierced the man's shoulder, pinning him to the truck!

"There's a spy!" Qin Hongyu shouted sharply, "Guards!"

However, the backyard was completely silent. Only from the direction of the flower hall could one faintly hear a few short exclamations and the sound of objects falling to the ground, before falling silent again.

"Oh no! The flower hall!" Qin Hongyu's expression changed drastically, and she was about to rush back.

"Wait!" Lin Feng stopped her, his gaze sweeping across the dark courtyard.

"They've taken control of the front yard and the flower hall. These two are imposters; the real guards have probably been killed. Judging from the commotion, something's happened to the people in the flower hall too. They have a large number of people and they were well-prepared."

Just then, dozens of dark figures silently appeared on the walls of the front yard, the side rooms, and even the back yard of the warehouse! They were all dressed in black, masked, and holding sharp blades, like ghosts in the night.

The leader, of medium build, stood with his hands behind his back in front of the moon gate leading from the front yard to the back yard. Although his face was covered, his eyes gleamed with a cold, venomous light in the darkness.

"Miss Qin, it's a pleasure to meet you." A deliberately lowered but still somewhat high-pitched voice rang out, belonging to the leader of the men in black.

"I have been waiting for a long time. Please stay here tonight with the Qin family's 'Soft Steel' and 'Jade Bone Grass', as well as Miss Qin."

With a wave of his hand, the men in black surged forward like a tide, completely sealing off the backyard exit. A murderous aura instantly filled the entire warehouse.