As soon as these words came out, Fang Quan and his group immediately aroused their fighting spirit. Whether it was to prove themselves or for justice, they all patted their chests and promised: "Don't underestimate our strength, leave this matter to us!"

Xu Liyun smiled softly, with a barely perceptible chill that made people feel uneasy for no reason: "Okay, then I'll trust you for once."

These words seemed to contain infinite profound meaning, making the air around them seem to solidify.

After saying that, she immediately waved her hand and ordered her men to get ready. They moved quickly and orderly, like a well-trained army.

The torches were extinguished one by one, leaving only shadows in the moonlight that gradually blended into the night, silently.

The night became their best cover. Xu Liyun led the way personally. Her figure was agile, as if she had merged into the night, and she led everyone to sneak quietly into the depths of the dense forest.

For this night march, Xu Liyun specially selected warriors with sharp eyes and excellent night vision. Although these men had never experienced the baptism of the battlefield, they had already been impressed by Xu Liyun's heroism and wisdom during the day.

Under her skillful coordination, every action reveals rigor and efficiency, and the team's tacit understanding seems to be innate.

Everyone secretly sighed in their hearts that this seemingly gentle Li Yun was actually a woman of great talent. Not only was she courageous, but she also possessed extraordinary wisdom. They couldn't help but feel an indescribable admiration for her and obeyed her orders without hesitation.

No one in the team raised any objection. Every movement was carried out precisely according to Xu Liyun's instructions. Their steps were in unison, as if they were one. The only sound in the air was the sound of fallen leaves being gently crushed.

With this tacit understanding and trust, the team of hundreds of people quietly approached the mysterious hinterland of Heilongshan like a winding undercurrent.

Several officers following behind the team looked at the tense atmosphere in the team ahead and couldn't help thinking in their hearts: Madam Xu's acting skills are really superb. If they hadn't known in advance that there were no thieves in the mountains, they would have been fooled.

They exchanged glances, with doubt and admiration mixed in their hearts.

At this time, Fang Quan moved closer to Long Yi and lowered his voice: "Sir, could this action be a trap carefully arranged by Madam Xu? Please do not be careless!"

However, Long Yi remained silent and just followed the team with a serious face, without giving a direct response to Fang Quan's reminder.

Fang Quan was unwilling to give up, so he quickened his pace and approached Long Yi again, saying anxiously: "Sir, I was born in poverty, and I have my own way of understanding people's hearts. The Black Dragon Village sounds like a fabricated story, you must..."

Before he could finish his words, with the word "tens of millions" hanging on his lips, his gaze was suddenly fixed on two beams of fire that penetrated the trees not far away, and his heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

What is even more surprising is that above the simple gate built of rough wood, three large characters "Heilongzhai" written in charcoal ink are clearly visible, which is particularly eye-catching!

This sudden discovery instantly made Fang Quan's thoughts a mess.

Isn’t Black Dragon Village a fictional place as rumored?

In this Black Dragon Mountain, apart from ferocious beasts, how could there be a real thieves' nest?

Is Xu Liyun really the mastermind behind a huge scam?

A series of questions weighed on my heart like a huge rock, fear and shock intertwined.

Under the moonlight, through the faint light from the sentry tower, Fang Quan clearly saw two bandits guarding the mountain gate. They were holding knives lazily and seemed to have fallen asleep.

This scene instantly turned all previous suspicions into cold facts.

Long Yi and Fang Quan looked at each other, their hearts sank to the bottom. They had never hoped so strongly that all this was just a false alarm.

Because they all knew that if what really happened in the bandit camp was true, with the ability of their team, it would be a fantasy to withdraw from this dangerous game unscathed.

Not only will the mission be difficult to complete, there is even the possibility that the entire army will be wiped out and trapped forever in the lair of these bandits!

Fang Quan suppressed the trembling in his throat and whispered carefully to Long Yi's ear: "Sir, it seems that what the villagers of Zhangjia Village said is true. But if your information is correct, there must be many cunning and cruel people among the bandits. The few of us plus the manpower of the village are far from enough. It is better for us to retreat to the foot of the mountain today, and discuss with the county magistrate tomorrow to mobilize more forces. This is the best strategy."

Fang Quan's words stirred up waves in Long Yi's heart. He was not afraid of life or death, but he had the responsibility of being a county magistrate. Once his identity was revealed and he fell into the hands of bandits, it would be much more difficult to rescue him, and more innocent people might be implicated.

After weighing the pros and cons, acting cautiously is the wisest option at this moment.

Furthermore, a dignified county magistrate actually fell into the hands of bandits. This was not only a disgrace to Chengguan County, but also tarnished the dignity and prestige of the court. It shocked everyone inside and outside the court!

Thinking of this, Long Yi's mind raced, and he quickly thought of the wise and brave Xu Liyun, intending to discuss with her a strategy of temporary retreat and waiting for a good opportunity.

However, the villagers of Zhangjia Village defended themselves tightly like a solid wall of steel, and there were even bandits roaming around at the sentry posts, making Long Yi feel uneasy every time he took a step forward.

Just as he was cautiously approaching Xu Liyun with the intention of discussing, he saw that the heroic Xu Liyun had already exchanged glances with the calm Zhang Laoer and Zhang Rui, and quickly arranged the next stage of action.

Holding the long sword that Zhang Laoer had specially picked out for her, she took a few vigorous steps and disappeared into the night ahead, leaving behind only a resolute and determined back.

In this situation, Long Yi and the other officers were all nervous, shocked and even more worried.

He hurriedly pulled over Zhang Rui, who was relatively familiar with him, and lowered his voice, almost questioning, "What exactly are you planning? The bandits are extremely fierce. With our strength, a head-on conflict is undoubtedly like an egg hitting a stone. The current priority should be to secretly investigate the enemy's situation, and then go down the mountain to seek reinforcements from the government.

How can we allow a seemingly weak woman to take risks alone and go deep into the tiger's den? If something goes wrong and disturbs the bandits, causing the villagers to be exposed to danger, how can we protect ourselves and explain to the elders and villagers of Chengguan County? "

As he spoke, Long Yi's tone became stronger, revealing his usual eloquence in the court.

If he had not been fully aware of the urgency of the situation, he would have been unable to hold back and would have pointed to the sky and the earth and made an impassioned speech.

Zhang Rui was left speechless by this accusation. He tilted his head to one side and dared not say anything more.

Zhang Lao Er, on the other hand, still had a relaxed smile on his face, and said leisurely: "Hey, Lord Long, what you said is wrong. Didn't Mr. Zhou tell us all the plans before we went up the mountain? Why did he hesitate at the critical moment?"

When Long Yi heard this, he was stunned and his anger subsided a little.

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