Chapter Sixteen: The Divine Thief

  During the two days when Shanhe Building was closed, the nearest Eighth Route Army troops in Yancheng were constantly adjusting their defense deployment to prepare for this group of devils who suddenly rushed over. Due to the large number of devils and the carrying of a large amount of heavy weapons, the underground party in Yancheng and the Eighth Route Army did not have the intention of annihilating these devils. There are more than 1,000 devils in Yancheng, and this time more than 2,000 devils rushed over. If relying on battle to liberate Yancheng, it is almost impossible in the eyes of the Eighth Route Army.

  The equipment and number of the Eighth Route Army were a big problem, facing these devils, the Eighth Route Army could only use the favorable terrain to defend, consolidate, wait for the main force or friendly troops to reinforce and assist in liberating Yangcheng. And in Xuzhou, the Nationalist Party's main forces were all on the first line, attempting to get support from friendly troops was almost impossible, they could only watch as the devils occupied Yangcheng, this powerful strategic location.

  The next morning, the devils' conscript team, the Royal Collaboration Army, and the police station began to arrest people from door to door. Every household had to have at least one male taken away as a laborer. The usually quiet Yangcheng Street was no longer quiet, with women's wailing, children's crying, and mournful voices that made people's hearts ache.

  "Dad, the devils have started arresting people, why don't you go and say something?" Yang Zilu walked into Yang Yonghao's room with some discontent.

  Yang Yonghao took a drag on his cigarette and said lightly, "What can I do about it? Can't you see that Father's position is just for show? Alas..." He let out a long sigh. In the face of the enemy's rampant behavior, he also wanted to stand up and say something fair, but who would listen to fair words now? The gun was the only thing that spoke fairly!

  Yang Ziluo let out a soft "hmm" and said, "I don't even know how Yixuan is doing!" As she spoke, she buried her head in embarrassment, thinking to herself that it was all her father's fault. Someone had saved her life, but then made them go kill a hundred devils - were the devils just wooden blocks or something?

  Yang Yonghao furrowed his brow, thought for a moment and said: "Zhiluo, I've sent someone to investigate and it's clear that the one who killed the devils yesterday was indeed Shan Yixuan. However, he seems to have been rescued by someone, so you don't need to worry about him anymore. The devils are now busy building an airport and won't have time to look for Yixuan's whereabouts. I think Yixuan is a lucky person who won't be harmed!"

  When Yang Yonghao said this, the stone in Yang Zilu's heart was finally put down.

  "Master, the police chief has come to visit you!" The butler hastily walked into the hall and said to Yang Yonghao. Yang Yonghao nodded and said: "Please let him in!" Then he said to Zhi Lu: "Zhi Lu, you go down first!"

  Police Chief Li Hui walked into the hall with a big smile and said respectfully to Yang Yonghao, "Junior official Li Hui has disturbed Old Master Yang."

  Yang Yonghao smiled and said: "Director Li, today's official business must be very busy, how did you have the time to come to my place?"

  Li Hui smiled awkwardly, knowing that Yang Yonghao was resentful of him for his dereliction of duty in protecting his daughter. However, in these chaotic times, some things had to be faced with humility. "What are you talking about, Master Yang? Today the imperial army is conscripting strong men, and I'm afraid the devils will cause trouble at the Yang estate, so I've sent a few brothers to protect your safety and that of Miss." Ever since the devils killed Second Miss last time, Li Hui's head had been on a swivel, living every day with bated breath.

  Yang Yonghao nodded and said, "Alright then, Director Li. Why don't you stay for lunch?" The latter smiled slightly and hurriedly declined, "No need, no need. I still have official business to attend to. Another day, I'll definitely accompany Old Master Yang in a drinking bout!"

  The two exchanged a few pleasantries and Li Hui left, immediately followed by over a dozen guards surrounding the Yang residence.

  "Brothers, although we are now listening to the devil's errands, we cannot forget that there are three words on our heads - Chinese! If devils come to Yang Fu to make trouble, just kill them for me!" Li Hui walked out of the door and said to several brothers.

  One day, the entire Yangcheng city's male-female ratio was severely imbalanced, and except for old people, almost no men could be seen. Qingteng Yimu looked at the captured people, his mind had already thrown yesterday's affairs to the ninth cloud, currently he is a major general, facing the vast project of the airport, Qingteng did not dare to slack off even a bit.

  When the sun was about to set, Shan Yixuan opened the door and on the table there was an envelope containing his battle plan that he had been thinking about for more than a day. As soon as Shan Yixuan opened the door, Liu Yiming ran over and asked: "Brother, how's your battle plan going?" Shan Yixuan pointed to the document on the table and said: "It's there!" Liu Yiming was about to run over to take a look at the content of the battle plan when Shan Yixuan grabbed his arm and said: "Big brother, this battle plan can only be executed after I personally inspect each key point in Yangcheng, so if you see it, you can't tell anyone."

  Liu Yi Meng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said: "Then I won't watch. When are you going to inspect?"

  Shan Yixuan looked at the sun that was about to set and said lightly, "The sooner the better! I want Big Brother to come with me!" Shan Yixuan turned his head to look at Liu Yiming.

  The latter nodded immediately and said, "No problem, shall we go now?" After the two reached an agreement, Shan Yixuan took a map and casually put the battle plan on his body. The two of them walked down the mountain with ease.

  "What's been going on in Yangcheng for the past two days? It feels kind of weird." Duan Yixuan looked at the sparse crowd on the street, which was mostly composed of women and elderly people, and felt a bit puzzled, wondering if...

  "Alas..." Liu Yiming sighed and said, "Don't mention it, the devils have been arresting people since yesterday. As of today, all young men in Yangcheng have been taken away to build an airport." Shan Yixuan let out a cold hum, his hatred for the devils rising another notch.

  Shan Yixuan and Liu Yiming were walking on the main street of Yangcheng, the usually bustling streets seemed very desolate. As they walked around, a black figure suddenly appeared from nowhere and bumped into Shan Yixuan and Liu Yiming, separating them. Shan Yixuan was taken aback, then immediately grabbed the man's arm with his hand behind his back, "Brother, isn't this a bit too much in broad daylight? Although heroes emerge in chaotic times, getting rich doesn't mean you can be so unscrupulous!"

  Liu Yiming looked at Shan Yixuan with a puzzled expression, then looked at the man covered in black cloth with a puzzled expression, and couldn't help but ask: "Yixuan, what's going on?" Shan Yixuan twitched his mouth and said: "Big brother, have you lost something?" The latter hurriedly reached into his pocket, only to discover that not only was his pocket torn, but the gun he had placed inside his clothes was also gone. Liu Yiming stared at the man in black with wide eyes and said: "Well done, kid, you've got some skills, daring to steal anyone's things!"