Chapter 253 Cover up
The mechanism in the small building was triggered, and an ominous yellow smoke quickly spread, as if it was some poison.

Zhao Ji and Li Yuanfang did not want to continue the fight, so they covered their mouths and noses and left the small building. They could only hear the clinking sounds of hidden weapons in the small building.

However, there was no figure in the black cloak outside the building. It seemed that he had escaped from the other side of the building.

"I'll chase him!" Zhao Ji quickly bypassed the small building and chased after him.

Li Yuanfang acted quickly, took out a flaring arrow from a hiding place, and shot it suddenly into the night sky. The sharp sound cut through the sky.

At the same time, outside Yuan's mansion, Di Renjie stood leisurely in the courtyard, while Ruyan held a dagger tightly and guarded beside him.

Huan Bin looked anxious, holding a sword in his hand, pacing back and forth, full of doubts: "Lord, what...what is going on?"

Di Renjie looked calm and said with a smile, "General Huan, please be patient! Didn't we see the Snake Spirit Killer sneak into Yuan's mansion with our own eyes? Wait for the good news from Chengyuan and Yuanfang."

Seeing this, Huan Bin could only swallow his words back into his stomach: "I was anxious because I saw the Snake Spirit Killer sneaking in with my own eyes. What's going on? Why don't I have any information at all?"

In order to prevent the information from leaking, Di Renjie did not notify Huan Bin for help until the evening to ensure that the Qianniu Guards would not have time to leak the information of the operation.

So Huan Bin is still confused until now. Di Renjie is so evasive, and there is that mysterious black cloak. Could he really be a member of the Snake Spirit?
Could this be a test for me? The more Huan Bin thought about it, the more frightened he became.

However, the sound of Li Yuanfang shooting an arrow was heard, and Di Renjie, Ruyan and Huan Bin suddenly raised their heads.

Di Renjie sighed, "It seems that Yuan Fang and his men have failed! General Huan, quickly send people to surround Yuan's mansion and arrest the rebels!"

Upon hearing this signal, Huan Bin did not think twice before drawing his knife and shouting, "Team One, follow me in, Team Two, surround Yuan's residence. We must not let the killer go!"

At the command, the Qianniu Guards quickly split into two groups and acted in an orderly manner.

As for Zhao Ji, it seemed like he was chasing the enemy, but in fact he was seeing them off and finishing them off.

He secretly picked up the cloak that Xiaofeng had thrown away and hid it on himself.

Xiao Feng suddenly transformed himself into an ordinary Qianniu Guard with plain appearance and temporarily hid in a secluded place.

It turned out that underneath her cloak was a Qianniu Guard uniform, which was a little ill-fitting and was once worn by Zhao Ji herself, but it was enough to confuse people under the cover of night.

Seeing the Qianniu Guards entering Yuan's mansion, Zhao Ji immediately gave orders: "Search, search! Don't miss any corner! Dig deep to find the rebels!"

As soon as the order was given, the Qianniu Guards split up and headed straight for each room and house.

After the Qianniu Guards, Di Renjie, Huan Bin and Ruyan finally arrived and stepped into Yuan Mansion.

As soon as Di Renjie entered the room, he asked Zhao Ji anxiously: "Chengyuan, what's the situation?"

Zhao Ji quickly stepped forward and reported solemnly: "Jingkong suddenly turned against us and followed the killer into a small building with a mechanism. Yuanfang and I chased him all the way. However, the killer was cunning and activated the mechanism to escape. Jingkong was also silenced!"

Upon hearing this, Di Renjie frowned deeply and said in a deep voice: "The Qianniu Guards have surrounded this place tightly, and no one has escaped. The killer must still be hiding somewhere in the mansion!"

Huan Bin was moved when he heard this, and volunteered: "I will personally lead the search!"

He just wanted to see who the so-called snake killer was. It would be easier for him to take action if he found him first.

Di Renjie had no objection and nodded in agreement. Huan Bin bowed and left.

"Take me to see that small building." Di Renjie asked again, with a hint of inquiry in his tone.

Zhao Ji quickly turned around and led the way, and after a few steps they arrived at the bamboo forest.

He pointed to the front and introduced: "Please look, sir, the killer and Jingkong met near that stone table. Yuan Fang and I hid behind the stone over there."

Di Renjie looked around, his eyes moving back and forth between the bamboo forest, the stone table and the small building, and finally fell on the small building. He muttered to himself: "It's so close..."

After saying that, the group continued to move forward and walked towards the small building.

The mechanisms in the building had long been shut down, and the Qianniu guards, each holding a torch, had surrounded the small building, lighting up the surroundings as bright as day.

Zhao Ji took a torch, walked in front and entered the small building, followed closely by Di Renjie and Ruyan.

The sulfur smell in the small building had almost dissipated, and the dust caused by the vibration caused by the start-up of the mechanism was gradually settling.

Li Yuanfang was already in the innermost room, holding a torch high, carefully examining Jingkong's body.

Jingkong's body was facing away from the door, bleeding and unrecognizable. A huge rock had rolled down beside his body. His body was deformed by the rock, and was pierced with arrows and various hidden weapons. He was shot into a hedgehog, which was horrible to see.

There was a window right in front of me, but I didn't have time to open it.

Li Yuanfang looked at Zhao Ji, Di Renjie and Ruyan who followed and couldn't help but sigh: "This way of dying is really tragic!"

Zhao Ji watched coldly and sneered in his heart. This guy killed so many guards who were guarding Yuan Tiangang in Hanguang Temple. It can only be said that retribution came quickly.

Di Renjie squatted down and gently pulled out a feather arrow that was stuck in Jingkong's body. The arrowhead was covered with rust, which could be called a tetanus blade.

"Hiss, this arrow seems to be quite old." Di Renjie said in surprise.

Zhao Ji's eyes changed slightly, and he quickly deduced: "Maybe it was left by Yuan Tiangang!"

Di Renjie nodded in agreement, stared at Jingkong's body for a moment, and sighed softly: "Calm down!"

Upon hearing the sound, the two Qianniu Guards carried Jingkong's body away. Everyone left the inner room and came to the main hall outside.

Di Renjie raised his head and looked upstairs: "Where did the killer escape from?"

"It seems to be the room on the second floor!" Li Yuanfang pointed in a direction.

Everyone followed Di Renjie up the stairs, ready to go upstairs and take a look.

However, Di Renjie's attention was suddenly attracted by two darts on the stair railing, and he wanted to take them off.

Zhao Ji saw this and quickly stopped him: "Hey! Be careful!"

Di Renjie quickly turned his head to look at Zhao Ji, his eyes slightly dazed.

"The killer shot two darts when he escaped, and it was these two darts that activated the mechanism!" Zhao Ji explained nonchalantly.

Li Yuanfang also chimed in: "Yes, sir."

Di Renjie had no choice but to give up his action. He pointed at the dart and said, "Look, it's the same snake-shaped dart we saw in Hanguang Temple!"

Zhao Ji said seriously, "Yes, she is the female killer I met in Hanguang Temple!"

"Oh?" Di Renjie looked at Zhao Ji in surprise, and Ruyan was also a little surprised.

Zhao Ji looked solemn and said affirmatively: "I recognized her voice, and her martial arts and body movements are also similar."

Di Renjie nodded in conviction and continued to go upstairs.

The old staircase creaked under the weight of everyone, and it looked like it was about to collapse.

When they reached the second floor, they found nothing special except for the room that Li Yuanfang pointed out, whose windows were wide open, as if foreshadowing the killer's escape route.

Zhao Ji said with a hint of regret: "The killer activated the trap, so Yuan Fang and I had to retreat first. I circled the building and chased him out, but it was too late. The killer had already fled and no one could find him."

Di Renjie sighed deeply, "Alas, we underestimated the enemy and were too eager to succeed. We thought we could trick the assassin who was in contact with us and then follow him to find the lair of the snake spirit in the capital."

"The result was that we lost both the lady and the troops. Not only did we fail to find the lair of the snake spirit, but we also lost all our space."

Zhao Ji blinked quickly and said with a guilty conscience: "The killer is still in Yuan's house. As long as we catch her, there will be a chance for things to turn around!"

Ruyan frowned upon hearing this. After thinking for a moment, she suddenly made a guess: "Yes, the killer first escaped from General Zhao in Hanguang Temple."

"This time, he used a trap to trick Yuan Fang and General Zhao and killed Jing Kong. He is really not a simple character."

"Among the snake spirits, I have dealt with many hall master-level figures, but I have never seen such a powerful figure! Uncle, I really suspect that this female killer is the mysterious blood spirit!"

After Ruyan finished speaking, she suddenly turned around and looked at Di Renjie seriously, waiting for a response.

Li Yuanfang took over the conversation and was quite excited: "If this is true, as long as we catch the killer, everything will be worth it!"

Zhao Ji had a complicated expression when he heard this. This was called a wrong move, and they really guessed it right.

He was about to open his mouth to agree, but Huan Bin's urgent voice suddenly came from outside: "Lord, it's not good!"

(End of this chapter)