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

"This is 'Kuliu Hutong' in the western part of the city, far from the core area of ​​the Ghost Market," a Duan Yue Guard familiar with the terrain of the capital said in a low voice.

"Alright." Lin Feng breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Evacuate in batches, break into smaller groups, and return to your respective hideouts according to the pre-arranged plan. Send the seriously wounded brothers to 'Anji Hall' and have our people treat them. The rest of you, remain hidden and await the next instructions."

"yes!"

The group obeyed and quickly disappeared into the night. Lin Feng and Bai Xiaohe wiped the blood from their faces and stealthily made their way towards the inn.

……

Just as Lin Feng and his companions escaped from the dry well, deep within the Ghost Market, inside the stone chamber of the "Nameless Pawnshop".

The mask bore a fresh scratch, a "ghost hand," and the eyes behind it were chillingly cold as he looked at the mess on the ground and the two corpses of the Duan Yue Guards that his men had carried in.

In a corner of the stone chamber, beside a collapsed cave, stood a tall, thin man in black, his face covered by a bronze beast-patterned mask. His aura was deep and composed, quite different from the masked assassins around him.

"Lord Earthfire," Ghost Hand's hoarse voice carried a barely perceptible hint of respect and fear, "I failed in my duty, allowing Lin Feng to escape. This man is exceptionally fierce and was well-prepared..."

"No need to say more." The bronze-masked man known as "Earthfire" spoke, his voice low and hoarse, like sand rubbing together. "To escape from 'Shadow Owl' and Hu Yong, he is no ordinary person. You have tested his strength and obtained the conditions he 'agreed' to. That is enough."

"But sir, what about the clues to the fallen star..." Ghost Hand hesitated.

"Give him the clue. Fulong Ridge... a net has already been laid there. If he goes, he will walk right into the trap. If he doesn't go, we won't lose anything." "Earth Fire" said slowly, his fingers brushing over the cracks on the wall that Lin Feng had split open.

"This boy is indeed a fine blade, but unfortunately, he cannot be used by me. Since that's the case, then let's break him. The capital is not his territory. His Majesty can protect him for a time, but not forever. It's time to make a move on Prince Lin as well."

"What does Your Excellency mean?"

"Sneak a message to Prince Lin about Lin Feng's rampage at the Ghost Market tonight, where he killed many of my men and may be having an affair with the princess," "Earthfire" said coldly. "Give him another push. Also, we must obtain the 'Divine Staff' from the Crimson Feather Tribe as soon as possible. The sacrificial ceremony is approaching, and we cannot afford to lose it."

"yes!"

"Earthfire" took one last look at the traces of battle in the stone chamber, then its figure, like a ghost, blended into the shadows and disappeared.

……

Lin Feng and Bai Xiaohe took a long and winding route, making sure they had completely shaken off any potential followers before quietly returning to the inn. As soon as they stepped into the room, they saw a slender figure standing by the window—Princess Pingyang. She had changed into a dark dress that allowed for easier movement, and although her face showed some fatigue, her eyes were bright.

"Your Highness?" Lin Feng was slightly surprised, then understood. With her connections, she couldn't possibly be unaware of such a major commotion in the Ghost Market.

"I knew it, General, you're not one to suffer a loss." Princess Pingyang turned around, looking at the fight marks on Lin Feng's body that hadn't been completely concealed and the faint smell of blood, without any surprise. "How was your trip to the Ghost Market?"

Lin Feng took out the slightly wrinkled but well-preserved envelope from his pocket and handed it to the princess: "This is some information about 'Crimson Abyss' and King Lin that I obtained from 'Ghost Hand'. In addition, he provided a clue about the 'Fallen Star Object', pointing to Fulong Ridge in Longxi."

Princess Pingyang quickly scanned the letter, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "The information is very valuable, especially regarding these hidden agents and the visitors from the Crimson Feather Tribe. 'Earth Fire'... I will have someone investigate this code name. Fulong Ridge..." She pondered, "The terrain there is treacherous, the people are fierce, and it's near the border, making the situation complex. If it truly is a trap, it's extremely dangerous."

"Even if it's a trap, we have to step on it." Lin Feng's tone was firm. "But not now. The most urgent task is to remove 'Chi Yuan's' spies in the capital, especially that 'Bo Gu Zhai'. Also, keep a close eye on the Lin Prince's Mansion and that guest from the Chi Yu tribe. We can't let them easily pass on information or allocate resources anymore."

"General, you are absolutely right." Princess Pingyang nodded. "To eliminate the hidden agents, I can arrange for manpower to cooperate, under the guise of patrols and anti-smuggling operations, to ensure swiftness and surprise. As for Prince Lin's residence and that visitor... surveillance is possible, but without solid evidence, it will be difficult to take action against him. Father still has some reservations about my uncle."

"It's alright. Just keep a close eye on him and prevent him from successfully connecting with 'Crimson Abyss.' Also," Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a cold light, "'Ghost Hand' mentioned a condition when he traded with me: if I obtained the 'Starfall Item,' I had to allow him to observe it for three days. I pretended to agree. His obsession with this item suggests there might be other schemes behind it that we don't know about. We must also dig this person out as soon as possible."

"Leave this matter to me," Princess Pingyang said. "No matter how well 'Ghost Hand' hides, he still needs to maintain contact with the outside world. He's revealed so much this time; if we follow the clues, we'll surely uncover something." She paused, looking at Lin Feng, "General, you've worked hard tonight, and you've lost another elite force. I will remember this grudge. There will be plenty of time in the future, and I will surely repay you handsomely."

"It is our duty to protect the land and its people." Lin Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute. "But Your Highness, you must be extremely careful, coming here so late at night."

"I understand." Princess Pingyang walked to the door, turned back and said, "The capital may be quite unsettled these days, General, you must be extra vigilant. If there is any emergency, you can go to the teahouse opposite 'Boguzhai' and find a manager surnamed Sun, he is a reliable person. Also... the matter of Fulong Ridge needs to be carefully considered, do not act rashly."

After saying that, she disappeared into the night as silently as she had come.

Lin Feng closed the door, walked to the table, and by the candlelight, unfolded the letter again, his gaze falling on the line about the "place of sacrifice" that had been altered.

"Crimson Abyss"...King Lin...A meteorite...Valley of Fallen Dragons...

Beneath the thick fog, danger lurks everywhere. But after tonight's bloody battle in the Ghost Market, the alliance with Princess Pingyang has become clearer. The next step is to sweep away the tentacles of "Crimson Abyss" in the capital with lightning speed, while at the same time trying to obtain more accurate information about "Dragonfall Valley" and that "sacrifice".

The night in Beijing is still long. But the real storm may have only just begun to brew.