Chapter 541: The Stolen Saint’s Stealth

Chapter 541: The Stolen Saint’s Stealth

City Lord’s Mansion.

“Sir, we searched and found that woman, but she escaped.”

“She managed to escape?! What are you doing?!”

Sun Xu furiously berated his subordinates. It was infuriating that someone infiltrated the City Lord’s Mansion, knocked out two guards, and then swapped out the fake princess to represent her in negotiations.

What was truly bizarre was that the negotiations were successful, and the rebel forces had retreated.

It was unclear what methods were used, but now the princess had gained immense fame, which was maddening.

And the Dongwei people that accompanied them had not returned—they were already dead.

This was a direct challenge to Dongwei, practically slapping them in the face, almost like they were pissing on their shoes.

Dongwei was a royal organization that even the emperor feared. Now, having been bullied like this, they could not possibly tolerate it.

“What about the men you took with you? There were hundreds.”

“Most of them are injured or dead…”

“Injured or dead? What happened? Did you run into a master?”

“Not at all, it was just a complex mechanism; we suffered losses… That’s why she managed to escape…”

“So many injured or dead, were you trapped in a mechanized formation?”

Sun Xu felt a surge of anger; so many had died without catching that woman—it was truly humiliating.

“Sir, although we didn’t catch her, we surprisingly found some spirit artifacts. Please take a look.”

His subordinate handed over the seized spirit artifacts and other equipment, all in dark colors that gave off a sinister vibe.

Sun Xu examined them and realized these were indeed valuable items, well-crafted on the surface, but he had no idea how to use them or even how to unlock them.

“Unfortunately, these items are locked and can’t be opened for now.”

“Yes, if forcibly opened, they might explode.”

Sun Xu wasn’t foolish; after all, the Dongwei had previously encountered a similar situation that led to an explosion. He knew better than to act recklessly.

At that moment, a man dressed in gray entered.

“How’s it going?”

Seeing the man, Sun Xu asked.

“Reporting, Sir, I discovered the fox clan girl who was previously in cahoots with the Liu family. However, a boy by her side noticed me, and his agility matched my own. Luckily, I managed to escape quickly, entering the market before he could chase me.”

The newcomer reported his findings, and Sun Xu stroked his long beard, pondering.

“Good, so you have a general idea of their location, right?”

“Yes, I do. So, Sir, should we send people over?”

“Hold on. We lost over a hundred men to those mechanisms before. Who knows what traps they have set up now?”

After some thought, Sun Xu came up with a new plan.

“Sir, someone requests to see you.”

“Hm? They’re here.”

Sun Xu was still contemplating this matter when the person came in.

Soon, a somewhat thin man was introduced to him. He appeared ordinary, lacking any distinctive features.

“Here comes the Stolen Saint of Tian Nan.”

Sun Xu hurriedly welcomed this thin man, preparing tea and snacks, treating him as a valued guest.

“Lord Sun, what brings you here?”

“Come, Stolen Saint, take a look at these.”

Sun Xu showed the Stolen Saint the spirit artifacts they had seized and asked:

“These artifacts are locked; do you have any way to deal with them?”

“Some of these require spirit techniques to break, some need specific keys, and others require passwords.”

With years of experience in thievery, the Stolen Saint of Tian Nan had a deep understanding of locks; he quickly categorized them.

“The first and third types will need time to experiment with, while the second requires obtaining the corresponding key. Do you hope for me to steal the key, Lord Sun?”

“Yes, that’s right. Additionally, we’ll need you to scout the area. The target has many traps; we need to be cautious, and it will be somewhat difficult. As for payment, it will be triple the amount last time. How does that sound?”

“Agreed. I trust you, Lord Sun. Whatever you ask of me will be done to the best of my ability. May I know the location?”

Sun Xu explained to the Stolen Saint about the place where his subordinates had previously spotted the fox clan girl, instructing him to infiltrate, steal the key, and gather intel.

The Stolen Saint was respected for his unparalleled thieving skills that were nearly impossible to detect.

He didn’t wait for nightfall; he preferred to operate in broad daylight.

His disguise skills were extraordinary; he could even transform, shrinking down to the size of a mosquito, making him nearly invisible.

Now, he was set to stealthily move in.

…

“Young Master, what should we do now?”

In the living room, Lin Nuo held a small meeting with several girls and Liu Feng.

“Very simple. Ruo’er, you summon your spirit beast in front of the prison to draw fire while I sneak in. Luo Yi, Senior Sister, and General Liu will charge from the front. If anyone tries to shoot arrows or cast spells, Luo Yi will block it. If anyone gets bound, Ruo’er can break the restraints, using Luo Yi as the main shield while you advance upfront.”

Lin Nuo laid out the plan, suggesting they draw most of the firepower while he slipped inside.

Directly attacking the City Lord’s Mansion was quite difficult, especially with the many soldiers in the city. He needed to handle numerous people to snatch the spirit artifacts.

Starting by robbing the prison was the way to go; they could rescue the soldiers from the Liu family and start a conflict with Zhou Cheng and the Dongwei soldiers.

This would lead to a massive chaotic battle. The rebels wouldn’t manage to enter the city, but a huge clash would surely create some trouble.

They had come all this way—might as well cause a major incident or it would be a disservice to his identity as a villain.

“Everyone, prepare yourselves. We’ll set off shortly; meeting adjourned.”

With Lin Nuo’s command, the meeting ended, and he returned to his room for a moment.

He had his own room in this house, used for temporary rest.

He intended to gather his weapons, hidden tools, Dao Fu, and medicine pills—everything essential, as his skills relied heavily on technology and equipment.

However, his current supply was quite low. Originally, he had left some reserves at Luo Yi’s house, but unexpectedly encountered government soldiers looting.

An eye for an eye. They stole from Lin Nuo, and he would soon ransack the City Lord’s Mansion in return.

This prison break would not only free the Liu family soldiers but also criminals.

Then, he would guide them to the City Lord’s Mansion to cause a ruckus, creating chaos and ensuring a smooth operation.

Lin Nuo pushed open the door, and the room was quite empty, just a bed, a desk, a tea table, and a wardrobe.

Suddenly, he noticed a tiny flying bug fluttering through the window.

This bug was minuscule and soundless, noticeable only if one examined closely.

Ruo’er had kept the room spotless and even used insect repellents—no bugs should have entered. How had one flown in?

It seemed like the battle god after group immunity had come.

Feigning ignorance, Lin Nuo continued tending to his belongings, while the tiny bug silently neared him.

It was observing, examining what Lin Nuo was up to, whether he had any keys, and if there were traps.

Not seeing any mechanisms, everything seemed normal.

Could the key perhaps be hidden among his belongings?

It drew closer, and in an instant, Lin Nuo sprang up and clapped his hand down.

Bang!

The bug almost looked dazed.