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Su Mu cautiously made his way down the dark and narrow passage, the air inside thick with a suffocating dampness that felt as if it could penetrate to the marrow of his bones.
Water droplets cascaded down the rock walls like pearls from a broken string, each one striking the ground or the stones with a crisp, monotonous "drip, drip" sound.
This subtle yet exceptionally clear noise echoed endlessly in the deathly silent cave, resembling the low murmurs of a demon, intensifying the already tense atmosphere.
After what felt like an eternity of trudging forward, about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the passage ahead suddenly opened up into a vast expanse.
Su Mu widened his eyes in disbelief at the sight before him—an incredibly spacious underground cavern had appeared. In the center of this cavern stood a grand and imposing underground structure!
Countless bright lights hung from the ceiling, illuminating the entire space as if it were daylight; waves of bustling noise rose and fell, creating a lively scene. Clearly, this was the true core of the enigmatic Jingming Villa.
A sudden shock coursed through Su Mu's heart, and he quickly darted into a shadowy corner, holding his breath and focusing intently on observing his surroundings.
At the entrance of the cavern, several burly and formidable guards wielding sharp weapons patrolled vigilantly, their expressions serious and alert.
Faced with such tight security, Su Mu understood that forcing his way in would be unwise; he needed to devise a foolproof plan to enter undetected.
Thus, he patiently continued to lurk in the shadows, fully concentrating on every movement of the guards.
Before long, he keenly noticed an important detail: these guards rotated shifts at fixed intervals.
Seizing this opportunity, Su Mu's mind sparked with a clever idea.
As soon as the next shift change approached, he took a deep breath, his form shifting as he executed his unparalleled lightness skill, darting silently into the depths of the cavern like a ghost…
Inside the cavern, treasures piled high in abundance while many individuals dressed in peculiar attire moved about, seemingly engaged in some sort of trade.
Su Mu observed that among the items being exchanged was a special herb known as Youming Grass.
Su Mu cautiously continued deeper into the shadows, the atmosphere around him growing increasingly oppressive and tense.
At last, he arrived in front of a heavily guarded room. The closed door loomed like an insurmountable barrier, firmly locking away the secrets within.
He crept closer to the door, then gently pressed his eye against the crack, trying to glimpse what was happening inside.
Through the narrow gap, he saw a burly middle-aged man sitting in the room, his physique as imposing as a mountain. This man was tall and muscular, exuding a strong sense of pressure.
His face appeared dark and sinister, reminiscent of an Evil Spirit lurking in the night, sending chills down one's spine.
Without a doubt, this was Shangguan Yun, the Zhuang Master of Jingming Villa.
At that moment, Shangguan Yun was seated with several subordinates, discussing important matters with serious expressions.
Su Mu quickly perked up his ears, fully concentrating on their conversation. He heard Shangguan Yun speak in a tone filled with dissatisfaction: “Why has the yield of Youming Grass decreased recently? This is a vital source of income for our villa! We must find new supplies as soon as possible to ensure stable supply.”
One subordinate sitting nearby hurriedly responded with respect, “Zhuang Master, don’t worry. We have already dispatched people to search everywhere. I’m sure we’ll have good news soon.” However, Shangguan Yun seemed unsatisfied with this answer; he furrowed his brow, revealing a hint of anger in his eyes.
Then Shangguan Yun continued, “There’s another matter that requires extra caution. Recently, rumors have been circulating. From what I know, the police seem to have started paying attention to our activities. From now on, everyone must act with greater care and vigilance. There can be no sloppiness whatsoever; we must not give the police any opportunity to catch us off guard!”
Hearing this, Su Mu's heart tightened.
He understood that if he could not gather enough evidence to expose Jingming Villa's crimes quickly, once Shangguan Yun and his associates noticed and took countermeasures, the consequences would be dire.
With this thought in mind, Su Mu clenched his fists tightly, determined to complete this arduous task no matter what.
He covered his mouth and nose tightly, fearing that even the slightest sound might alert those inside. His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, continuing to observe the movements within the room intently.
Shangguan Yun had an Account Book placed beside him, its pages yellowed with age, filled with meticulously recorded complex transaction details.
Su Mu's heart skipped a beat as he thought to himself, "If I can get my hands on this Account Book, I might be able to trace the clues and uncover the hidden criminal evidence of Jingming Villa!" The thought excited him, but he quickly calmed down and began to carefully survey his surroundings, pondering how he could safely infiltrate the room.
The windows were tightly shut, with not a single gap in sight; the door was not only secured with a heavy iron lock but also appeared particularly thick and sturdy.
Given this situation, forcing his way in was clearly not an option; only clever tactics could lead to success.
As Su Mu was deep in thought, he suddenly caught sight of a guard outside the room, patrolling back and forth with a long spear in hand, moving in precise steps.
An idea sparked in Su Mu's mind, and he quickly devised a plan.
He stealthily crept up behind the guard, taking advantage of the guard's unawareness. In a flash, he pulled out a slender silver needle and accurately struck at the acupoint on the back of the guard's neck.
With a muffled grunt, the guard collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Su Mu wasted no time; he swiftly stripped off the guard's uniform and donned it himself. Standing tall and proud, he swaggered toward the room.
As he approached the door, he took a deep breath to steady his nerves. He then raised his right hand and gently knocked on the door.
"Knock knock knock..." The crisp sound echoed through the silent corridor.
"Who is it?" came Shangguan Yun's deep and authoritative voice from inside.
Suppressing his inner tension, Su Mu lowered his voice deliberately and mimicked the guard's tone as he replied, "Zhuang Master, I have something to report."
After a moment, Shangguan Yun's cold response came from within: "Come in."
Su Mu pushed the door open and entered. Shangguan Yun looked up at him, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. "Aren't you the one guarding outside? What’s the matter?"
Su Mu took a deep breath, trying to appear calm, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner tension.
With a serious expression, he spoke, "Reporting to you, Zhuang Master, while I was ordered to patrol around the villa just now, I suddenly noticed several figures lurking near the villa, moving suspiciously. I believe this is a matter of great importance and didn't dare to delay even for a moment, so I hurried to report to you."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yun's brows furrowed sharply as he asked in a deep voice, "Who exactly are they? Did you see what they looked like?"
As Su Mu cautiously replied, he subtly began to move closer to Shangguan Yun. "Zhuang Master, it was too dark at that time; I really couldn't see them clearly. However... I suspect these people might be spies sent by the police, which is why I rushed here to alert you."
In an instant of contemplation from Shangguan Yun, Su Mu moved like lightning and swiftly approached him, striking at key points on Shangguan Yun's body. In that moment, Shangguan Yun felt a jolt throughout his body and found himself completely immobilized, his eyes filled with shock and anger.
Seizing the opportunity, Su Mu dashed to the table and grabbed the crucial Account Book. He then repeated his actions, disabling several guards beside Shangguan Yun.
After completing these actions swiftly, he nimbly tucked the Account Book into his clothes and turned without hesitation to sprint towards the door.
At this moment, Su Mu was acutely aware that his actions had already alarmed the others; it was not safe to linger here.
He followed the route he had taken earlier and ran frantically while cleverly avoiding patrols along the way.
Finally, after an exhilarating escape, he successfully fled from the deep cave and vanished into the vast night.
Su Mu glanced back at the hidden cave behind the waterfall. He knew that his confrontation with Jingming Villa had only just begun...
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