Years turn into wind

Chapter 138 Spy

Under the intense pressure, the spy finally showed fear, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead. He looked around, as if looking for a chance to escape, but the soldiers, with long guns in hand and sharp eyes, surrounded him.

Cheng Yuwei observed his expression and suddenly realized that the flicker in his eyes was not only fear, but also a kind of determination. With a thought, she whispered to Ling Xiaotian, "Be careful, he might have hidden weapons or poison."

Ling Xiaotian frowned and decisively ordered: "Search."

The soldiers quickly stepped forward, pinned the spy to the ground, and began a thorough search. As expected, they found a small packet of poison inside his collar. Ling Xiaotian snorted coldly, "It seems you've already made preparations not to be captured."

The spy's eyes were sinister, and his lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something. Cheng Yuwei's mind moved, and she took a step forward, her tone softening: "You don't have to sacrifice your life for them. As long as you tell us who is behind this, we can give you a chance to live."

A trace of struggle flashed in the spy's eyes. After a long pause, he spoke in a hoarse voice, "If I tell you, you'll die. If I don't tell you, at least my family will have a chance to survive."

Before he could finish his words, he jerked his head back, trying to break free, but the soldiers held him down. A flash of anger flashed in Ling Xiaotian's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He whispered, "Lock him up and keep him under strict guard. We'll find a way to pry him open."

The soldiers escorted the spy away, and the study returned to calm. However, a hint of crisis still lingered in the air. Cheng Yuwei turned to look at Ling Xiaotian, her eyes still filled with worry. "They dared to send someone to infiltrate, which means we may have more spies inside."

Ling Xiaotian took a deep breath and nodded: "Indeed, this secret war has just begun. We must be extra careful."

At this time, Lin Ting stepped forward and reported in a low voice: "Young Marshal, according to the interrogation clues, the enemy has a secret base in an old warehouse in the south of the city. We can send people to investigate."

Ling Xiaotian pondered for a moment, his eyes firm. "We can't wait passively any longer. We must strike first. Lin Ting, lead your men to investigate immediately. Be extremely cautious."

Cheng Yuwei held Ling Xiaotian's hand and whispered, "You have to be careful too."

Ling Xiaotian gently stroked the back of her hand, his eyes gentle yet firm: "With you here, I have the motivation to face everything."

In the darkness of night, Lin Ting quietly set out with a team of elite soldiers, heading straight for the south of the city. Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian stood on the steps of the mansion, watching their figures disappear into the night. The wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness, but also foreshadowing new dangers and challenges.

At this moment, a sentry from the palace came running in hurriedly: "Young Marshal, someone claims to have brought important intelligence and is asking to see you outside the door."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes fixed, and he whispered, "Bring the person in."

Soon after, a haggard young man was brought into the study. He looked around, a hint of fear and fatigue in his eyes, and whispered, "I have a secret plan regarding the enemy, but the condition is that you guarantee my safety."

Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian exchanged glances, knowing that this might be an important clue to solving the current mystery.

Ling Xiaotian sat in a high-backed chair in the middle of the study, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's as he stared at the young man. Cheng Yuwei stood aside, carefully observing his expression, trying to judge his sincerity.

"Speak, if your information is important enough, we will consider your request." Ling Xiaotian's voice was calm and majestic, with an irresistible momentum.

The young man swallowed, his hands trembling slightly. He lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke, "The enemy has ambushed near the warehouse south of the city. They're not just gathering intelligence; they have a larger plan—they intend to take advantage of the chaos to detonate the entire warehouse, thereby pinning down and destroying your military supplies and strategic reserves."

Cheng Yuwei's face changed slightly, and she immediately realized the seriousness of the problem. The warehouse was not only a storage place for supplies, but also a key node in the entire battle situation. If it was lost or destroyed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Do you have any evidence?" Ling Xiaotian frowned, his voice filled with scrutiny.

The young man nodded, pulled out a scroll of parchment from his bosom, and handed it forward. "This is a map of the enemy's movements and their manpower arrangements. I decided to rebel because my brothers were tragically killed by them."

Cheng Yuwei quickly took the map and unfolded it, carefully examining every detail. Ling Xiaotian glanced at the map, his eyes darkening. "Lin Ting has gone to investigate near the warehouse. If the information is true, we must act immediately to ensure his safety."

"Not only that, we also have to ensure that the enemy cannot detonate the warehouse." Cheng Yuwei added, with a determined glint in her eyes.

Ling Xiaotian stood up and patted the young man on the shoulder: "You made the right choice. Now, take him to rest and ensure his safety."

After the soldiers took the young man away, Ling Xiaotian turned to Cheng Yuwei and said, "Yuwei, you stay in the mansion. The guards and I will go to the warehouse immediately to cooperate with Lin Ting's operation."

Cheng Yuwei took a step forward, her eyes filled with worry: "Xiaotian, this operation is full of risks. You must ensure your own safety."

Ling Xiaotian smiled gently and reached out to touch her cheek: "Don't worry, I will come back safely. Wait for me."

Before he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away in big strides. Cheng Yuwei watched him leave, feeling uneasy, but at this moment she knew that the only way to give him the best support was to trust him.

The night wind grew colder as Ling Xiaotian led his guards through the dark alleys, rushing towards the warehouse in the south of the city. The moonlight cast a shadow, illuminating their menacing figures like ghosts passing through the darkness.

Near the warehouse, Lin Ting was hiding in a dark spot, monitoring the enemy's movements. Suddenly, he heard subtle footsteps. Turning back, he saw Ling Xiaotian and his men approaching. With a sense of relief, he immediately whispered, "Young Marshal, the enemy has deployed a large amount of gunpowder and is ready to detonate at any moment."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes glared, and he whispered, "We must strike first before they make a move. Lin Ting, lead a team to flank them, while the rest of us will attack head-on."

At Ling Xiaotian's command, everyone quickly dispersed, each taking their own actions. In the darkness, a cold wind mingled with a tense atmosphere, and the battle was about to break out.

Cheng Yuwei stood in the mansion, gazing into the distance, her heartbeat quickening uncontrollably. She prayed that this operation would end safely.

The air around the warehouse was so tense you could almost hear your heartbeat. Ling Xiaotian and his personal guards crouched and slowly approached, a sharp glint in his eyes. He gestured to Lin Ting, and the two groups quickly separated, forming a pincer attack.

The enemy's vigilance was obviously not relaxed. The soldiers guarding the periphery suddenly heard a slight sound and whispered, "Who's there?" Several torches lit up instantly, tearing a ray of light through the darkness.

"Do it!" Ling Xiaotian ordered coldly.

Suddenly, the warehouse was filled with the sounds of footsteps and weapons clashing. Cheng Yuwei, who was in the mansion, heard the commotion from afar, and her heart sank. She clenched her handkerchief tightly and silently prayed for Ling Xiaotian.

Fierce fighting raged around the warehouse. Illuminated by the firelight, Ling Xiaotian's figure resembled a fiercely fighting lion. He wielded his long sword, each strike precise and fierce. Lin Ting led his team in from the other side, quickly surrounding the enemy.

At this moment, an enemy general shouted, "Light the fuse!"

The faint hissing sound of burning gunpowder could be heard from the warehouse, making people tremble with fear. Ling Xiaotian's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he shouted, "Quick, stop them!"

Several guards quickly rushed into the warehouse, attempting to extinguish the fuse. Lin Ting swung his sword with all his might, kicking down an enemy soldier who was attempting to light the fuse. Ling Xiaotian rushed into the warehouse and saw the fuse was already half-burned. With a startled look in his heart, he immediately pounced on it, crushing it with the back of his sword.

The firelight gradually dimmed, and darkness returned to the warehouse. Seeing their plan had failed, the enemy troops panicked and attempted to flee, but were captured one by one by Lin Ting and his guards. The sounds of battle gradually subsided. Ling Xiaotian took a deep breath and scanned the crowd, confirming that no one was injured or killed.

"Young Marshal, we succeeded!" Lin Ting walked over with a happy face, holding an enemy leader in his hand.

Ling Xiaotian nodded and put away his sword, but his eyes were still vigilant: "Although we have prevented this explosion, we still need to find out the mastermind behind the enemy."

At this moment, the distant sky began to turn pale, and the light of dawn shone through the broken warehouse window onto Ling Xiaotian. He breathed a long sigh of relief, finally relaxing.

A few hours later, Ling Xiaotian returned to the mansion. Cheng Yuwei heard his footsteps and hurried forward, her eyes filled with worry and concern. "Are you hurt?"

Ling Xiaotian smiled and shook his head, reaching out to gently hold her hand: "I'm fine, I've already solved the enemy's conspiracy."

Cheng Yuwei felt the warmth of his palm, and a huge stone fell from her heart. She looked into his eyes and said softly, "Every time you go out, my heart is hanging. It's great to see you come back safely."

Ling Xiaotian responded softly: "As long as you are waiting for me, I won't let anything happen to myself."

The two looked at each other quietly. The hustle and bustle around them seemed to have faded away, leaving only each other's heartbeats and the cool air in the morning.

However, just as they were enjoying this brief moment of warmth, a messenger hurried over with a serious expression: "Young Marshal, there's new intelligence! The enemy seems to be preparing for a larger operation."