When Jiang Biao led Han Feng and four others back to the dormitory compound, it was already the third watch.

After returning here, Jiang Biao breathed a long sigh of relief. When he touched his forehead, he was covered in cold sweat.

At this moment, Han Feng stepped forward and hugged Jiang Biao.

"Thank you, Master Qianhu, for your rescue."

Jin Buhuan and others also came forward and thanked them one after another.

Although the four of them had an unpleasant quarrel with Jiang Biao before, neither party wanted to see the other.

But if Jiang Biao hadn't appeared in time today, the fate of the four of them would have been unpredictable.

Facing the four people's thanks, Jiang Biao just wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and waved.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. From now on, when the curfew comes, you all will stay here and don't go out to meddle in other people's business!"

Hearing this, Han Feng was a little confused.

"Sir Chihu, how did you know we left the dormitory?"

Jiang Biao said angrily.

"Huh, you think I'm stupid. If you have something to do these days, you come here to inquire about the hauntings in the city. I guess you guys can't help but cause trouble.

I came here tonight and knocked on your door, and sure enough, I wasn't there.

Fortunately, you left some traces along the way, so this Qianhu chased you along the way. I guess you are lucky, if I have to be a little later, I may have to collect the bodies for you."

Hearing this, Han Feng couldn't help but have a look of surprise in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly reckless and lazy Jiang Qianhu could have such a careful and suspicious side.

The four of them had just followed the footsteps of the man in black armor, and they had been extremely careful along the way. Even if they left traces, they would be difficult to detect in the dark night.

The other party was able to use this to track him all the way, which shows that Jiang Biao also has some extraordinary skills.

"Okay, I, Qianhu, have all had your dreams disturbed. I'm going back to catch up on my sleep. You should also go to bed early."

Jiang Biao yawned and was about to leave, but was stopped by Han Feng.

"Sir Senhu, please stay."

"What else?"

"Master Qianhu, who are those guys in the city?"

When Jiang Biao heard this, an unnatural look flashed across his face, he waved his hand and said.

"Hey...this is not something you should be concerned about. Don't ask any more questions."

Hearing this, Lu Yuner was a little dissatisfied.

"But Jiang Qianhu, those guys are killing innocent people indiscriminately in the city. As city guards, we are protecting the safety of the people in the city. Should we turn a blind eye to this?"

When Jiang Biao heard this, he hesitated for a moment, and was about to make a fool of himself and put it off.

Just listen to Han Feng's calm analysis.

"Lord Qianhu, you called that person "commander" and marched to meet him. It seems that he is also a soldier in the empire.

There is no "leader" position among the Beiyang City Guards. The opponent is extremely powerful and can be so unscrupulous in Beiyang City, so he must have a lot of background.

Could it be that they are from the imperial... capital?"

As soon as this statement came out, Jin Buhuan and the other three people all looked surprised.

Jiang Biao's expression changed drastically, and he quickly made a silence gesture to Han Feng, and looked around, as if he was afraid of being overheard.

"You...you kid, stop talking nonsense. Don't you know what it means to make trouble come from your mouth?"

Han Feng helplessly spread his hands and said.

"Sir Qianhu, if you don't want to tell me, I can only speculate on my own."

"you……"

Jiang Biao looked helpless, and finally gave Han Feng a hard look, and then waved to several people, gesturing for them to gather over.

When everyone came closer, Jiang Biao lowered his voice and said.

"It's okay to tell you, but don't reveal it."

Everyone nodded in unison, and Jiang Biao said cautiously.

"They are...the Imperial Guards!"

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of Han Feng and the four others shrank.

Looking at the entire Qianlan Empire, the only ones that can be called the "Forbidden Army" are the imperial guards who protect the royal family.

Han Feng was quite surprised and nodded secretly.

No wonder the opponent's most ordinary soldiers have cultivation levels above Chen level and are so well-trained. If they were royal guards, everything would be a matter of course.

He asked again immediately.

"Master Qianhu, why did these forbidden troops come to Beiyang City? Why did they kill innocent people indiscriminately?"

Jiang Biao had a look of hesitation on his face, but thinking that he had already said this, he simply revealed a little more.

“I’m not very clear about this matter either.

But according to the information revealed by the Lord Guard, these forbidden troops seem to be here to investigate the spies of the Great Yan Empire."

"Great Yan Empire spy!"

Han Feng and others were shocked again.

Han Feng has been in Lingwu Continent for a while, and he has some understanding of the continent's structure.

In today's Lingwu Continent, the Tianyuan Dynasty is the well-deserved number one overlord, located in the center of the continent.

The "Four Great Powers", including the Qianlan Empire, are distributed in all directions of the Tianyuan Dynasty, connecting the four seas.

The four countries are all top-notch powers on the continent. They are peaceful on the surface but secretly have fierce competition with each other.

At the same time, the four kingdoms are also divided into strong and weak ones. Among them, the most powerful country is the Great Yan Empire, followed by the Qianlan Empire in the second place.

However, after Emperor Wu "Zhu Yuanzhen" took over the empire, in the past few decades, the empire's national power has been booming, its luck has been prosperous, and it has gradually caught up with the Great Yan Empire.

Because of this, the contradiction between the two countries has gradually become more prominent. Even though they are separated by a northern forest, the two sides are fighting openly and secretly, sending spies to each other, and the contradiction has escalated.

If not for the threat from the sea and the mediation and deterrence of the Tianyuan Dynasty, the two countries would have gone to war long ago and the relationship would be very tense.

Unexpectedly, these forbidden troops came to Beiyang City to investigate spies.

Thinking about this, Han Feng couldn't help but recall the middle-aged businessman he saw in the alley today who was arrested by the imperial army.

Not only did this person have a strong cultivation level, but what was even more astonishing was the opponent's willpower. He showed no reaction to the injuries to his limbs. When he saw no chance of escape, he decisively bit his tongue and committed suicide.

Without special training, no matter how high your cultivation level is, you may not be able to do what this person does.

As for the other six people, they were the unlucky ones who were innocently implicated.

This matter actually involved a fight between the two countries, and even the Imperial Imperial Army came to Beiyang City.

While Han Feng was secretly frightened, he also knew that the water was too deep and too muddy...

With my current strength, I have no qualifications to intervene.

Even Jin Buhuan and the other three people, who were from the seven major families in Xichuan Province, all changed their looks at this moment and were filled with fear.

If they are killed by the Forbidden Army, no matter how powerful the family behind them is, there will be nothing they can do.

In the end, the four of them thanked Jiang Biao again and promised not to interfere in the matter again, and Jiang Biao nodded and left.

…

At the same time, there was a bright light in an inconspicuous attic somewhere in the south of the city.

In the room, a handsome young man with a crown-like face was playing chess against an old man with gray hair and a beardless face, under the light of candlelight.

At this moment, the young man's black chess piece fell into the board, and it was a killing move. The old man had no way to retreat, and it was a losing situation.

When the old man saw this, he smiled instead of being annoyed.

"Hahaha... The young master's chess skills are extraordinary and holy, and I am willing to be defeated."

Hearing this, the young man looked indifferent and waved his hands.

"When you play against me, you will never be able to use your full strength, and winning will be boring."

The old man shook his head quickly.

"Master, please don't be humble. This old slave has already exerted his full strength, but it is really beyond his power!"

Hearing this, the young man smiled lightly.

"You're such an old guy, you're so flattering!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and a respectful announcement came from outside the door.

"Sir, Commander Qi would like to see you."
To be continued...