Carrying a bottle of liquor, Hao Yun wandered aimlessly through the streets.
Passing by a dessert shop, Hao Yun went in and selected a few desserts.
After leaving the dessert shop, Hao Yun lost interest.
"Never mind, there's nothing much to see, let's go back."
Just as Hao Yun was preparing to leave the capital, the guards in the distance swaggered and dispersed the crowd.
"Get out of the way, all of you, get out of the way!"
In the center of the guard unit, a woman is being escorted.
Hao Yun, who hadn't paid much attention before, couldn't help but frown. How could it be her?
The person arrested by the guards was none other than Leone's friend, Ellie.
Ellie, still recovering from her injuries, was like a dead fish, letting the guards drag her along.
What should we do? Should we take action?
Hao Yun squinted, beginning to consider whether he could abduct the person.
"Don't be impulsive, come with me."
A familiar voice rang out behind Hao Yun.
Hao Yun turned his head and saw that the person who came was Lubbock, who was wearing a cloak.
What are you doing here?
Lubbock was getting anxious, so he pulled Hao Yun toward a side alley.
"Don't speak yet, come with me!"
The two entered a deserted alley. Lubbock carefully laid out threads around them before speaking.
"You shouldn't have come. The capital is under secret martial law right now; you're allowed to enter but not leave."
Lubbock was somewhat agitated. Yesterday, he received intelligence from the guards that the new guard captain had ordered his men to arrest Night Raider.
At first, Lubbock didn't pay much attention, but when he woke up this morning, he saw that the capital was under martial law, and he couldn't send messages out.
Forget about secret passages; the number of soldiers patrolling the city walls has doubled, making it impossible to sneak out.
In addition, Lubbock received bad news: the guards had captured the night raid spy.
Is it that serious?
Hao Yun frowned slightly, unaware of the danger.
“Night raids are very dangerous now. I’ve lost contact with several of my spies; they’ve probably been arrested by the guards.”
“This time the guards went all out. You saw it just now. Ellie was arrested. Besides her, several other people in the slums who were connected to Leone were also arrested.”
Lubbock sighed. He didn't even dare to go back to the bookstore now, fearing there might be an ambush nearby.
"Is it that serious?"
"My biggest worry right now is Leone entering the city. The city gates seem to be under guard, but in fact, there are experts lurking at every gate. Leone's disguise skills are not going to escape their eyes at all."
Lubbock gritted his teeth, his heart filled with worry.
Among the Night Raid squad, if we were to say who had the best relationship with Leone, it would definitely be Lubbock.
Despite Lubbock's seemingly unserious appearance, his heart is entirely with Leone.
"Don't worry, Leone shouldn't be coming into the city anytime soon, at least not today."
Before Hao Yun could finish speaking, Lubbock raised his hand, signaling for silence.
He stretched out his right hand, and one of the threads swayed slightly.
Outside the alley, a young man with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face was peeking inside.
What are you looking at?
Hao Yun appeared behind him and kicked him into the alley.
"Don't touch me, I just need to pee and I need to find a place to relieve myself."
As he got up from the ground, he glanced at Lubbock, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
Lubbock snorted and gave Hao Yun a look.
"Turns out they were looking for a toilet. I thought they were going to rob us."
"How could I dare? You guys are busy, I'll go to the restroom somewhere else."
The young man picked up where Hao Yun left off, bowing and scraping as he walked out.
As he passed Hao Yun, Hao Yun reached out and grabbed his throat.
"The acting was good, but it was still a little lacking."
The young man tried to scream in terror, but no sound came out of his mouth.
"Is it appropriate for a small-time hoodlum like you to be so polite when talking to people?"
Hao Yun looked at the young man with a smile. The young man suddenly realized where he had given himself away.
"Don't kill him yet, I have some questions for him."
Lubbock came over and wrapped the silk thread around the young man's neck.
"I advise you to behave yourself, or your head will be gone with the flick of my finger."
The young man nodded hurriedly, his eyes full of pleading.
After Hao Yun left, the young man coughed a few times and then gasped for breath.
"Don't kill me, I really don't know anything!"
"Quiet down!"
Lubbock pulled the thread, and the young man immediately shut his mouth.
"I'll ask you a question, and you answer it. If you answer correctly, I'll spare your life."
The young man nodded frantically, indicating that he knew.
Lubbock beckoned with his finger, loosening the thread slightly. The young man touched his neck and noticed a trace of blood on his hand.
"Which gang are you from, and why do you know me?"
The young man answered without hesitation.
"I'm from the Black Dragon Gang. Our boss sent you your photo this morning. Anyone who can find you will receive a reward of one thousand gold coins."
"Besides the photos, is there anything else?"
The young man was about to answer no when he saw Lubbock's cold gaze, and his brain started working at high speed.
"Yes! Yes! I heard from others that the person in the photo is Ye Xi. The Imperial Capital Guard has gone crazy. The new captain has ordered that Ye Xi be arrested within three days. If they are not caught, they will be punished."
Lubbock didn't speak, and the young man shuddered, thinking that his answer was unsatisfactory, so he continued.
"Besides that, I also heard that some people were arrested during the night raid and are now being held in the guardhouse."
Lubbock was taken aback and turned to look at Hao Yun.
Hao Yun shook his head. When he came out today, all the team members were there, and no one had been arrested.
"That's all I really know, I really don't know anything else!"
The young man knelt down and begged for mercy. Lubbock glanced at him and removed the silk thread wrapped around his neck.
"Thank you so much, brother, for sparing my life! Thank you!"
Chapter 373 Martial Law Declared in the Capital
Seeing that the two men did not react, the young man got up and tried to run away.
Hao Yun reached out and casually snapped his neck.
"Lubbock, how about I try to get out of the city?"
"I can't get out. I've already tried today."
Lubbock shook his head, pondering what the thug had said.
The Night Raid members were captured, but everyone else is fine. Why is this kind of news being spread? Is it meant to mislead me, who is hiding in the capital?
But upon closer reflection, something seemed amiss. If the intention was to mislead him, he would have made a big show of it, letting everyone know that the guards had arrested a member of the night raid.
Hao Yun looked at Lubbock, "Leone's friend has been captured. If we don't go to rescue her, she'll probably die, right?"
Lubbock sighed. None of the men who went into the guard unit came out alive.
Even if you know, what can you do? After rushing out to save people, where will you go? The capital is under martial law; even after saving people, you're still going to die.
"Go to the tavern in the west of the city. I'll go out and scout things out first, then I'll meet you there."
After Lubbock finished speaking, he quietly left, and Hao Yun headed straight for the tavern.
Before even entering the house, one could hear a cacophony of conversation and laughter coming from inside.
As I lifted the curtain and stepped into the room, a waiter greeted me.
Are you alone, guest?
After observing the general layout of the room, Hao Yun nodded to the waiter and walked to a corner seat by the window.
After sitting down at an empty seat, Hao Yun ordered a glass of beer and a few snacks.
The waiter left quickly, and Hao Yun listened intently to the conversation inside the room.
"Damn it, I don't know what the guards are doing, they're not letting us leave the city. I just got a mission and now I'm stuck with it!"
The people sitting at the same table with him burst into laughter.
"Serves you right! Shall we go to the red-light district tonight?"
"Play my ass! I'm broke!"