Years turn into wind

Chapter 111 Undercurrents and Turbulent Waves

Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei continued to plan their counterattack while also gathering intelligence, trying to uncover the background of Duan Yuxuan's mysterious reinforcements. However, this team was like a veiled fog, appearing and disappearing without a trace, making it difficult to uncover their true purpose.

Late one night, an urgent message arrived from the mansion: a key contact of Ling Xiaotian had been found collapsed in his home, bloodstains covering the room, revealing his fate. This contact was Ling Xiaotian's key informant, possessing crucial intelligence on Duan Yuxuan's inner circle. Even more disturbing, the absence of any signs of a struggle at the scene revealed the enemy's cold, precise tactics, a chilling reminder of their fate.

Cheng Yuwei's expression changed slightly when she saw the news, and she whispered, "This is not just a threat, it's more like a warning. Duan Yuxuan seems to know that we are investigating him."

Ling Xiaotian clenched his fists, his eyes deep and cold. "Duan Yuxuan's actions are becoming more and more rampant. It seems he has no intention of hiding anything anymore. If we don't root him out, I'm afraid he will bring us even greater disasters in the future."

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian decided to personally travel to the territories of several potential allies, hoping to quickly finalize support agreements. Before departing, he handed over full responsibility for the defense of the mansion to Cheng Yuwei, even assigning her a dedicated guard. Although somewhat reluctant, Cheng Yuwei understood the importance of the trip and urged him to be cautious.

After his departure, the mansion seemed calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging. Cheng Yuwei didn't dare to relax and secretly increased her vigilance. Sure enough, that night, her men apprehended several suspicious individuals outside the mansion. Upon investigation, they discovered they were spies sent by Duan Yuxuan, intent on causing chaos in Ling Xiaotian's absence.

Cheng Yuwei sneered with a bit of disdain: "Since Duan Yuxuan is so anxious, we don't have to show mercy." She ordered people to strengthen the defense of the mansion and arranged several elite teams to patrol around the mansion to ensure that no one could sneak in easily.

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian successfully reached cooperation agreements with several smaller factions. Although these forces were relatively small, they were willing to side with Ling Xiaotian and provide him with support precisely because they were dissatisfied with Duan Yuxuan's expansion. Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuwei's uneasiness subsided slightly. She realized that if she could continue to win over more forces, Duan Yuxuan's threat would gradually weaken.

At this time, Ling Xiaotian received secret intelligence from his allies: Duan Yuxuan had allied with a more powerful foreign force and was preparing a surprise attack, targeting Ling Xiaotian's headquarters. The news sent tensions surging throughout the headquarters, as everyone knew the imminent attack was imminent and might be their most severe test yet.

Ling Xiaotian looked at the intelligence with a stern gaze. He took a deep breath and immediately issued an order to mobilize all available troops to strengthen the defenses. He did not panic at all, but instead calmed his men and arranged their tactics in an orderly manner.

Cheng Yuwei stood beside him silently, her eyes firm: "Xiaotian, I will fight alongside you. No matter how difficult it is, I will not back down."

Ling Xiaotian held her hand and whispered, "Wei'er, with you by my side, everything is worth it."

Just as their defenses were solid as a barrel, Cheng Yuwei suddenly realized that Duan Yuxuan was cunning and wouldn't just attack openly. So, she had someone secretly monitor the surrounding area for any unusual movements and strengthen the guard inside the mansion to prevent the enemy from acting covertly.

Late at night, soldiers in the palace took turns patrolling, keeping watch. Suddenly, one soldier spotted what looked like a flickering fire in the nearby woods, and could faintly hear whispers. He immediately and quietly reported this to his superiors, and soon after, Ling Xiaotian personally led his men to investigate.

They approached silently, only to discover a group of people gathered in a secluded clearing, seemingly plotting something. Ling Xiaotian sneered, signaling his men to prepare for action. Just as the two sides were about to clash, a flurry of footsteps suddenly echoed through the woods, as if someone was rushing towards them.

Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei exchanged glances, feeling a sense of unease. The enemy before them was clearly just a cover; the real attack was yet to come. Ling Xiaotian immediately ordered a retreat to the mansion and reinforced security to prevent the enemy from devising further plans.

Shortly after Ling Xiaotian returned to the mansion, Duan Yuxuan led a large group of men to surround the Grand Marshal's residence. Ling Xiaotian stood on the mansion wall, staring coldly at Duan Yuxuan's sinister face, a glint of coldness in his eyes.

Duan Yuxuan was furious when he saw Ling Xiaotian didn't run away, but instead stood on the city wall waiting for him. He shouted, "Ling Xiaotian! Today is your end! I will make you kneel before me and beg for mercy!"

Ling Xiaotian smiled coldly and responded, "Duan Yuxuan, where do you get the confidence to think you can win?"

Tensions were high between the two sides, and war was imminent. Under Cheng Yuwei's guidance, numerous traps had already been laid in the mansion, awaiting Duan Yuxuan and his entourage. As the two armies faced off, the battlefield beneath the cover of night seemed suffocated by the tense atmosphere.

A small suspense: Ling Xiaotian and Duan Yuxuan's head-on confrontation is about to break out. Can Cheng Yuwei's meticulous planning completely bankrupt Duan Yuxuan's surprise attack plan? And behind this battle, is there a deeper conspiracy waiting to be revealed?