Chapter 89: Unraveling the Cocoon and Peeling Off the Silk

  Although there are still some knots in my heart, the feeling of resistance has become much lighter.

  "Liu Xiaocheng... probably not his real name, right?" Chu Yang sneered: "This kind of dead soldier, since he has already been exposed and killed himself on the spot, how could he leave behind his true name as a clue for us to investigate? Investigating again and again, I'm afraid we'll be led to another batch of powerful enemies! This point, we must be cautious."

  "What you said is right." Cheng Zi's expression changed slightly, and he spoke seriously. In his heart, he couldn't help but feel more and more admiration for the young man, Yu Zu.

  Deputy Premier Chen Yutong also showed a thoughtful expression.

  "What we need to investigate is this person's appearance, martial arts skills and physical characteristics; also, confirm his identity. His confession is not credible! This is the first step." Chu Yang said: "The second step, although Liu Xiaocheng's name is not credible, there is one person who must be credible. That is Ping Wu Ying of Qingquan County; this person must be taken down!"

  "At that time, when investigating this spy, Ping Wuying must have been investigated! And Ping Wuying must have given a definite answer. In other words, this plot must have involved Ping Wuying; although he was not the mastermind, he was absolutely an enemy! Ping Wuying and his family cannot be spared!"

  "Yes." Chen Yutong said: "I will immediately arrange for someone to capture Ping Wu and bring him back for severe interrogation."

  "No need; just kill him with one sword. Interrogation is absolutely useless." Chu Yang said affirmatively, "For a conspiracy between two countries like this, relying on Ping Wu's kind of person, wanting to participate in the secrets, is not enough. I estimate that when he was caught, it was also the moment of breaking the line. No need to have such extravagant hopes."

  "We must try; we might catch a big fish, who knows." Cheng Ziang insisted. Such a big mistake, only by turning merit into demerit can make up for one's fault. And Ping Wu Ying is the most direct opportunity, so Cheng Ziang will not let go of this opportunity at all.

  "Whatever." Chu Yang said calmly, "Also, the Sun family of Anhui province had also provided a family certificate for this person. In other words, the Sun family is also one of the participants in this conspiracy."

  Chu Yang's eyes turned cold, and he slowly looked at the faces of the people present, saying in a low voice: "…The Sun family of Wen Nan, should be eliminated!"

  His gaze fell on someone's face, and that person felt as if they had been stared at by a cold poisonous snake, unable to bear the chill that ran through their entire body. And when he spat out these three words from his mouth, it was also filled with murderous intent, making people shiver without being cold.

  "This matter, it's still up to adults like you to worry about." Chu Yang nodded towards Cheng Zi Ang and said politely.

  Although the tone was polite, it was actually a probe. This was Chu Yang's first move after his initial action. To fully grasp the situation at Bu Tian Ge, Cheng Zi Ang's attitude was of utmost importance.

  Cheng Ziang's face showed a struggling expression, his complexion changed several times before he slowly lowered his head and said: "Leave it to me!"

  Chu Yang smiled contentedly and said, "Regarding the thread where the spy was found, from today on, it will be completely abandoned and cannot be used again."

  "This... can we use that line to turn the tables on the enemy and gain an advantage?" Chen Yutong asked thoughtfully.

  "No way; we can't guarantee that there isn't a traitor among the remaining people, but if there is, once today's purge news gets out, it will be the enemy who uses the same trick on us. This is a dead end." Chu Yang's eyes changed, it seems that this Chen Yutong still has some brains, but looks like he didn't think far enough ahead.

  "Yes, Your Honor's words are reasonable." Chen Yutong's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. This point, really hadn't thought of it.

  Chu Yang picked up the second volume with a casual hand, his gloomy eyes scanning down, and asked slowly: "Meng Youde, who is that?"

  In the third row under the stage, a big man with a mustache suddenly turned pale.

  The people around him turned their heads one after another and looked at him with strong vigilance in their eyes.

  Chu Yang's clear eyes gazed at the face of this big man named "Meng Youde" and quietly asked: "Meng Youde, do you want to kill yourself now or wait until I expose you before killing yourself?"

  Meng Youde's whiskers trembled with rage, and he took a sudden step forward, his voice stern. "You think that just because you've managed to curry favor with the prince by flattering him about his horse, you're some kind of noble? I've lived my life without shame! In all the actions at Bǔtiān Gé, only I have successfully assassinated targets and escaped unscathed! I've given it my all, risking life and limb for Tiānyún. You dare to call me a traitor?"

  As soon as he said this, everyone suddenly remembered. The first seven assassinations, only Meng Youde's group successfully completed the task, and the other six groups were all annihilated. Moreover, at that time, Cheng Ziang and Chen Yutong even held a celebration banquet for Meng Youde, promoting his position from small team leader to small team captain.

  How could he be a spy?

  Lian Chengzi also furrowed his brow, looking at Chu Yang. This Meng Yide was exactly the kind of talent he wanted to promote and cultivate. If this person really was a spy, then he would truly lose face all the way back to his ancestors' home.

  Chu Yang calmly looked at him: "In the multiple assassination attempts, the four groups in the southeast direction all failed; but only you, Meng Youde, also went to the southeast and achieved complete success. And that place is exactly where Liu Xiaocheng just transmitted the message intensively; it is also within the sphere of influence of the Sun family in Wen Nan. And you not only completed the task, but also retreated safely all the way back without any losses. I ask you, why did others have accidents, and why did you come back alive?"

  "The other four groups, their martial arts skills are not inferior to yours; they also have more manpower than you; and the targets of their assassination attempts were much weaker than your target. Yet, without exception, they all failed; while you returned with a great victory! Is it possible that Liu Xiaocheng only knew about those four action plans, but didn't know about this group? This is impossible! If I remember correctly, he and you both belong to the second squadron; and these plans were made after your second squadron accepted the mission. In other words, Liu Xiaocheng was clearly aware of this plan."

  Before confirming the man's true identity, Chu Yang could only continue using the name "Liu Xiao Cheng".

  Chu Yang looked at him coldly: "Is your luck really this good?"

  Cheng Zi let out a heavy sigh and his face turned pale. If it was from this perspective, Meng Youde was indeed very suspicious.

  "Isn't it enough that I have exceptional personal abilities?" Meng Youde put on an indignant expression, but his eyes flashed with a hint of panic.

  "No way!" Chu Yang slowly shook his head and said affirmatively: "You are a spy!"

  "You say I'm a traitor, bring out your evidence!" Meng Youde shouted loudly.

  "Although we are part of the Iron Cloud regime, I am not the head of the Ministry of Justice;" Chu Yang said calmly: "I only need to suspect and can kill, what evidence do you need? Come on, take him down!"

  As soon as the order was given, two people suddenly rushed towards Meng Youde. One of them was Cheng Zikang.

  Cheng Zikang had already burst into anger, he didn't think that under Chu Yang's orders, in front of so many subordinates, he would rush out at the sound of his voice. At this moment, he had already tacitly acknowledged himself as a subordinate of Chu Yang! This was equivalent to silently and completely confirming Chu Yang's position!

  Chengzi Ang's face had turned into a liver color. The skin on his angry face was about to burst!

  If Meng Youde is a spy, then the spies are right under his nose, and there's more than one. And yet, he promotes and enriches the spies, treating them as trusted advisors!

  What an irony!