Chapter 136 Secret Meeting

On the city wall, everyone was waiting for the basket to be lowered, when suddenly their eyes flashed – Shi Potian, carrying two people, shot straight up like a roc spreading its wings!

Qu Feiyan was the first to scream, not out of fear, but out of excitement. She gripped the edge of the stack with both hands, leaning half her body out, her eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

Her little brother actually flew up the city wall, which was over ten zhang high, carrying two people with him! This wasn't just light-footed skill; it was clearly riding the clouds!

This display of lightness skill was truly astonishing. Everyone else on the city wall was speechless with amazement, and the Yangtze River Twin Flying Fish even knelt down in awe. Although they had already witnessed Shi Potian's lightness skill in Yuanzhou Prefecture, the shock brought by this scene was far greater than before.

Master Qi, leaning against the wall, murmured to Master Yi, "Brother, come and see the immortals..."

Liu Chaoyong, having long held a high position and seen much of the world, had many capable and extraordinary subordinates, yet he had never witnessed such outrageous skill. He was secretly alarmed; even the walls of Nanjing couldn't stop this young hero Lin, was there anywhere in the world he couldn't go? The more he thought about it, the colder his back became, and he dared not think any further.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Shi Potian landed steadily inside the city wall with the two men, without raising a speck of dust. His "leaving after the deed is done" lightness skill had greatly improved, and he was secretly pleased with himself.

Sarutobi Higetsu and Hattori Sengun looked back down at the city walls, still in disbelief that they had actually made it up there. Then they looked at Shi Potian, whose breathing was steady, without even a heavy breath, as if scaling walls and rooftops was as commonplace as eating and sleeping.

Hattori Sengun gazed at Shi Potian's retreating figure, his eyes filled with awe and fervor, his mind filled with only one thought: His lord is simply too strong.

Qu Feiyan immediately rushed over, grabbed Shi Potian's arm, and exclaimed excitedly, "Big brother! You're amazing! If I had known this would happen, Sister Long wouldn't have called it the city gate; she would have just let you lift us all up."

Longkui smiled and said, "Your little brother doesn't have three heads and six arms, how could he lift so many of us?"

Liu Chaoyong quickly packed up the hanging basket, patting his chest and exclaiming repeatedly, "Young Master Lin is truly a remarkable person! I've certainly had my eyes opened today..."

Longkui turned her gaze to Hattori Senjun and asked, "Congratulations on your victorious return, Young Master Escort. Is this Hattori Senjun?"

Shi Potian nodded and replied, "Yes, this is indeed Hattori Sengun."

Longkui raised an eyebrow slightly: "Are there any fakes?"

Sarutobi Higetsu stepped forward and explained, "The one who led the troops to block the city gate is Kirigakure Raizo. He is the older brother of Kirigakure Geszo, who chased me down in Dongting Lake. He has been disguised as Hattori Sengun."

He immediately recounted everything that had just happened, including the details of Hattori Sengun being controlled by Kirigakure Raizo and being impersonated.

After hearing the story, everyone realized the extent of the ordeal and was deeply impressed by the ruthless and terrifying methods of Wuyin Leizang. If it weren't for the young镖头's unparalleled martial arts skills, they would likely all have perished today. Lin Zhennan and his wife were particularly shaken, their faces slightly pale.

Longkui knew that Hattori Sengun's personal visit must have important matters to discuss, so she said to Shi Potian, "Young Master Escort, you've worked hard. Let's go back to the garrison headquarters first, and then we can discuss it in detail."

Liu Chaoyong quickly stepped forward to lead the way, and the group walked down the city wall and headed towards the garrison headquarters.

Hattori Senjun walked along, marveling at the grandeur of Nanjing while secretly observing Long Kui and Liu Chaoyong. Although he didn't know Long Kui's exact identity, he could clearly sense that she was also a top-tier expert with unfathomable inner strength.

After entering the garrison headquarters, Liu Chaoyong led everyone to the back hall, personally served them fine tea, and then tactfully withdrew, waiting at a distance outside the door.

Longkui sat in the main seat, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and slowly said, "Young Master Escort, you've brought Hattori Sengun here. Is there something you want to say?"

Hattori Sengun took a deep breath and repeated word for word what he had said in the tent. He frankly stated that Toyotomi Hideyoshi was about to launch an attack on Korea and then plot against the Ming Dynasty. He had sincerely pledged allegiance to Shi Potian as his lord and was willing to lead a fleet to attack the Japanese army from the sea, serving the Ming Dynasty. He spoke with great passion, and Sarutobi Higetsugu, who was standing beside him, nodded in agreement.

After listening, Longkui remained silent for a long time.

The back room was completely silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Qu Feiyan dared not make a sound to disturb them, and Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhennan also held their breath; the atmosphere was exceptionally heavy.

After a long while, Longkui gently put down her teacup and said in a deep voice, "Toyotomi Hideyoshi wants to attack Korea. This is a major event concerning the country and the world. You can't just make baseless accusations and spread rumors."

Hattori Sengun replied solemnly and decisively, "This is absolutely true. Toyotomi Hideyoshi is ambitious and loves to make a name for himself. Kirigakure Raizo's infiltration of Nanjing was to test the strength of the Ming Dynasty, and it was by no means a blind action without any reason."

Longkui stood up, walked to the window, gazed at the dark night sky outside, and slowly said, "The news you delivered was timely; for that alone, you can be allowed to leave. However, your men are guilty of heinous crimes and should all be punished. You have no proof, and you cannot immediately fulfill your promises. How are we supposed to explain this to the court?"

Sarutobi Higetsu quickly suggested, "Kirigakure Raizo plundered a lot of wealth and craftsmen before, which we can return in full. Our lord killed many of Kirigakure Raizo's men, which can be counted as merits of the imperial court, and it will also give Miss Long and Eunuch Liu an explanation."

Longkui remained silent, so Hattori Senjun immediately said, "I have a younger brother, Hattori Shichiro, who can stay in Nanjing as a hostage."

Sarutobi Higetsu's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected Hattori Sengun to have such a plan. He had truly arranged his escape route very well.

Long Kui then smiled and looked at Shi Potian, praising, "Young Master Escort truly has the aura of a king. It's one thing for a desperate man like Sarutobi Hiyori to willingly submit to you, but I never expected that even a genius like Hattori Sengun would bow down to you. It's truly enviable."

Shi Potian looked embarrassed, scratched his head, and said, "I haven't agreed to take them in yet. Sister Long, do you think this is feasible?"

Longkui shook her head and said, "That's not enough right now. We still need to put on a show tomorrow. Also, we need to arrange communication after Hattori Senjun goes to sea."

The group gathered together again to discuss the matter in detail and finalized all the details of tomorrow's operation.

After listening to Long Kui's meticulous arrangements, Hattori Sengun secretly admired her and sincerely said, "Miss Long's thinking is thorough, and Hattori Sengun is completely convinced."

Having said that, Hattori Sengun solemnly bowed to Shi Potian again and said loudly, "My lord, you have shown me such great kindness in saving my life that I have no way to repay you. I can only follow you for eternity, go through fire and water, and help you achieve your great cause!"

Shi Potian quickly dodged to the side and said, "I haven't agreed to your request yet. If you break your promise today and lead your men to commit evil, I will not let you off easily."

"Rest assured, my lord. A man's word is his bond, and we Japanese warriors will only loyally follow the lord we have chosen."

After finishing his speech, Hattori Sengun turned and strode out of the garrison headquarters to return to his camp to arrange matters for the next day.

Sarutobi Hiyori quickly chased after him to see him off, and the two exchanged a few words in hushed tones at the door. Hattori Sengun patted Sarutobi Hiyori on the shoulder and said sincerely, "Sarutobi-kun, you've found a good lord."

Sarutobi Higetsu grinned and replied, "You're the same; the best is yet to come."

The two exchanged a smile, their unspoken understanding unspoken.

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