Chapter Thirty-Three: Luring the Snake out of the Cave

  Drag the snake out of its hole

  As the laughter, Xiu Zhu walked in and looked at Yun Xiang Tian who was still in shock, saying: "Finally I got to avenge this arrow, good job Big Brother Hai, you acted so well, when we get back I'll treat you to some delicious food."

  The sea stood up, wiped the bloodstains off his face, and bowed to Yun Xiang Tian: "Sorry, Young Master Yun. This was all arranged by Miss, I didn't dare disobey."

  Xiu Zhu walked back and forth in front of Yun Xiang Tian with her hands behind her back, looking pleased with herself as she said: "How's that? Young Master Yun, are you scared now? Let's see if you dare to bully me again!"

  The people present were amused by Xiuzhu, Yunxiangtian found Chuan Xiongmu and let out a long sigh of relief, smiling as he sat down. His heart moved, a new plan was formed in his mind.

  "Auntie." Yun Xiang Tian called out to stop Hong Shangou who was just about to scold Xiuzhu, saying: "I want you and Sister Zhu to accompany me in talking with Miss Mukezi. Let the other brothers rest for now."

  Hong Shangu was surprised to find that Yun Xiangtian had a unique way of speaking, without any profound truths, just like chatting with family members at home, but it was very persuasive. The Japanese female spy who was loyal to the Emperor, Kawahara Yumi, was transformed back into the lively and lovely Cuiyu. Le Xiuzhu shouted: "No one can stop me, today I will sleep here with Cui'er."

  Kawabata seemed to have forgotten that she was once Japanese, and whispered: "Sleep with me here, aren't you afraid of Young Master Yun getting jealous?" Her voice was small, but both Hong Shangu and Yun Xiangtian heard it.

  Xiù zhū hài xiū de tuī le chuān xióng mù nài zǐ yī bǎ shuō: "Yù ér, nǐ huài sǐ lā." Shuō zhe hái kàn le yún xiáng tiān yī yǎn.

  Yun Xiang lowered his head with a cough. Hong Shangyu burst out laughing and said: "Alright, you two can sleep in my room today. I think Yu'er isn't a bad person, she's just been poisoned by the Heavenly Emperor. Yu'er, don't believe that Heavenly Emperor again from now on! I remember you once cried for a dead little bird, how could such a kind-hearted girl go and kill people?"

  Kawara Mokuren said with a difficult expression: "I have never killed anyone, and I became the deputy leader because I am a woman, which is convenient for hiding my identity. Just like what Yun Gongzi said, although I am Japanese, from now on I will no longer be a fascist killing tool, nor will I believe in that dog...". She originally wanted to say "dogshit emperor", but thought for a moment and said: "I will never believe in our emperor again, in China I am Cui Yu, not Kawara Mokuren anymore. Your cleverness and kindness have moved me. In the Japanese military camp, I saw Chinese prisoners of war, also saw female prisoners of war...". She shook her head painfully and didn't continue speaking.

  Yun Xiang stretched and said: "I haven't had a good sleep for two days. Aunt, let's take a rest. We still have things to do tomorrow."

  When going out, Yun Xiangtian whispered a few words to Chuan Xiongmu and handed her something. Chuan Xiongmu looked at Yun Xiangtian in disbelief, then smiled bitterly and nodded. Hong Shangu and Xiuzhu exchanged a surprised glance without speaking.

  It was late at night, and Kawabata Minoru snuck out of the house wearing Shuzhu's clothes and pink veil after making sure she was asleep. He carefully made his way past the guards and moved quickly towards where Ono Jiro was being held.

  The two brothers guarding Ono Jiro, possibly having had a few too many cups of sake, were dozing off on the table. They didn't notice that danger was approaching them. Kawabata Kiyoko, holding a sharp knife, stabbed one of the brothers in the back, and a stream of blood splattered onto her veil. The brother let out a faint groan and collapsed to the ground motionless. The other brother, hearing the commotion, lifted his head with bleary eyes and looked at Kawabata Kiyoko, saying: "Miss, what are you doing here so late?" In the dim light, he seemed to have mistaken Kawabata Kiyoko for Shuzhu. Kawabata Kiyoko rushed over to him, her sharp knife stabbing into his chest, and he stared with disbelieving eyes, saying: "You...you..." Kawabata Kiyoko pulled out the knife and said: "I'm not your miss, I'm Kawabata Kiyoko. I've come for your life today." The brother fell onto the table as the knife was pulled out, his eyes wide with terror.

  Kawara no Ki found the key and smoothly opened the prison door, untying the ropes that bound Shonosuke. Just as they were about to leave triumphantly, they were surrounded. The desperate and evil Shonosuke picked up the guard brothers' guns, wanting to resist, but unfortunately, Kawara no Ki was startled and tripped over something, falling onto his body and knocking the gun out of his hand. Shonosuke pushed Kawara no Ki away with force, cursing: "Bastard." As he tried to pick up the gun again, five or six gun muzzles were already pressed against his forehead.

  After a while of commotion, the mountain stronghold calmed down again. Kawahime was locked up once more. However, this time she was locked in one of the two rooms in the same cell as Ono Jirō. To prevent any unexpected events, Akakawa added more guards.

  Xiu Zhu looked at Yun Xiang Tian, who was slightly tired, and asked with concern: "Are you tired? Why don't you go back and rest first? I remember that Auntie has some silver ear mushrooms left. Later, I'll cook some silver ear mushroom soup for you to drink."

  "Thanks, no need. You've been busy enough these past few days, get some rest early, don't overwork yourself, look at you, your eyes are all red from lack of sleep."

  Hong Shangu deliberately coughed twice and said, "Aren't you ashamed? It's really a big deal for a girl to be outgoing. I just have a little silver ear, but you want to snatch it away and give it to someone else to eat. How come you never thought of doing it for me once?"

  Xiu Zhu's face turned red, and she hugged Hong Shan Gu's arm, swaying back and forth as she said: "Auntie, you're also teasing Xiu'er, don't you feel sorry for her? Xiu'er only has you as a relative, if in the future Xiu'er is bullied and finds no one to tell her grievances to, who will she look for?" She consciously changed the subject.

  Hongshan aunt affectionately stroked Xiuzhu's head, smiling and saying: "Auntie loves our family's Zhu'er so much, whoever dares to bully our family's Zhu'er, I'll break their legs. If you have any grievances, just tell Auntie, Auntie will take care of it for you. Later, I'll send all the silver earrings to you and cook them for Yu'er to drink, is that okay?"

  "Xiu Zhu pouted and said: 'Auntie, you just know how to tease me, I won't talk to you anymore.' She then looked at Yun Xiang Tian and said: 'Yun big brother, today was really close, if the little devil's gun hadn't been knocked away, I'm afraid someone would have gotten hurt.'"

  After a whole day of preparation, Yun Xiang Tian finally arrived at the designated time to the defense zone of the 2nd Battalion of the 206th Brigade of the National Government's Lingfeng Garrison. Huang Min and Ye Zi Chun received the report from the gate sentry and came out early to greet him, but they did not expect that Yun Xiang Tian had brought three horse-drawn carriages with over a dozen people.

  "Hey, what's wrong Cloud Young Master? No food on the mountain? You're bringing so many people to eat at our place. Are you trying to eat Huang Camp Commander to death?"

  Yun Xiangtian smiled and said: "Brother Huang has a lot of grain, he can't finish eating it all. Moreover, Brother Huang still has the National Government behind him, who can make him go bankrupt?"

  Huang Min burst out laughing and said: "Looks like you've got me cornered! Alright, since that's the case, come on in!"

  Yun Xiangtian said to the people he brought with him: "Come on, bring those two Japanese spies over and hand them over to Captain Huang."

  Xiuzhu and Hu Sancui brought over Kawayoshi Mokunen and Ono Jirō, both tightly bound with five-flower ropes.

  Ye Zi Chun's face was unhappy as he asked: "Yun Gongzi, why did you bring Xiu Zhu here? This is a military camp."

  Yun Xiang Tian smiled bitterly and said, "Spring Brother, can you stop this lady from doing what she wants to do?" He didn't tell Ye Zi Chun that bringing Xiuzhu had other intentions.

  Huang Min said casually, "Everyone who comes is a guest, regardless of gender, please come in. Today, I will host a grand banquet to celebrate our success in capturing the Japanese spy in Lingfeng." He then told Liu Deputy Officer beside him, "You personally dispatch someone to guard, without my order, no one is allowed to approach, otherwise, shoot on the spot. Absolutely no tolerance."

  Liu's deputy officer stepped forward and replied: "Yes, if anyone approaches, they will be shot on the spot, no mercy will be shown."

  When Ono Jiro was taken away, his eyes lingered on someone's face for a moment before being taken away with an air of nonchalance. None of this escaped Yun Xiang Tian's eyes, and he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.