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After the gathering, Lin Xiaofan quietly followed Tie Zui Li.
They crossed several narrow alleys, and the storyteller suddenly stopped in front of a dilapidated courtyard, speaking without turning around, "Young Master has followed me for so long; why not come in for a cup of tea?"
Lin Xiaofan was taken aback but quickly regained his composure. "No wonder you're an undercover agent for the Sparrow Feather Division; your vigilance is indeed high."
Tie Zui Li turned around, his gaze sharp as an eagle's. "Has the mole run into trouble?"
"He’s been targeted by people from the Crown Prince's Mansion, but he’s still alive." Lin Xiaofan pulled out a blood-stained sparrow feather from his pocket. "He sent me to find you."
Tie Zui Li took the feather, gently pinching it between his fingers. To his surprise, he found a thin metal wire hidden at the base of the feather! His expression turned grave. "The information has been leaked; the Crown Prince's Mansion has been tightening their investigations lately..."
Just then, a sudden sound of footsteps came from outside the courtyard.
"Not good!" Tie Zui Li suddenly pushed Lin Xiaofan away. "Run!"
Before he could finish, three or four men in black burst through the door, their blades glinting menacingly!
"Damn it!" Lin Xiaofan grabbed a nearby stool and swung it at them. "You bunch of lackeys, are you all flies? You can't shake us off!"
The leading assassin sneered. "Li Tiezuo, His Highness the Crown Prince invites you back for tea. Conveniently, Lin Gongzi is here too; let’s all go together."
"To hell with your tea!" Lin Xiaofan retorted defiantly while quickly calculating an escape route in his mind. "Is your prince out of his mind? Sending a bunch of rookies to stir things up? Go back and tell him to send someone capable next time!"
[Ding! Host's taunt value has exploded, enraging enemies! Gained temporary skill—[Dodge +30%]!]
The assassin was indeed provoked and swung his blade fiercely. Lin Xiaofan nimbly dodged while Tie Zui Li seized the opportunity to draw a slender dagger from his sleeve, instantly wounding two of the assassins!
"Lin Gongzi, go through the back door!" Tie Zui Li urged in a low voice.
Just as Lin Xiaofan was about to retreat, he saw one assassin sneak around to launch a surprise attack, stabbing Tie Zui Li in the back!
"Uncle Li!" Lin Xiaofan shouted angrily as he picked up a clay pot from the ground and smashed it over the assassin's head.
The assassin groaned and fell to the ground, but Tie Zui Li could no longer hold on and staggered to his knees.
"Quick..." He coughed up blood and fumbled in his pocket to pull out a copper coin, handing it to Lin Xiaofan. "Go find... Five... Fifth Prince..."
Lin Xiaofan took the coin and glanced at it under the moonlight—there were two characters prominently engraved on it: "Moro!"
[Ding! Detected key item—"Moro Coin"!]
[Unlocked hidden quest—"Western Region Conspiracy"!]
"You hold on! I’ll carry you!" Lin Xiaofan said as he tried to lift him up, but Tie Zui Li shook his head.
"It’s too late..." Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he spoke with great difficulty. "This coin... it’s not an ordinary token... Crown Prince's Mansion... the Western Regions..."
Before he could finish, his gaze became vacant.
"Damn it!" Lin Xiaofan felt his eyes welling up. Clenching the coin tightly, he turned and dashed out of the courtyard.
Behind him, shouts from the assassins echoed, but he couldn't afford to look back. He plunged into the night, using the maze-like alleys to shake off his pursuers.
Lin Xiaofan ran wildly, only catching his breath once he was sure he had lost them. He returned to his temporary lodging, pushing open the door, and froze—Zhuge Liang was inside!
"My Lord, you’re finally back," Zhuge Liang said, his expression serious. "I’ve received word that people from the Crown Prince's Mansion are searching for you throughout the city."
Lin Xiaofan forced a bitter smile. "I almost didn't make it..." He then pulled out the coin. "Zhuge Kongming, can you take a look at this?"
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