New Return of the Pearl: The Group's Pet Swallow Flies

When Xiaoyanzi and her friends set out on their journey, the Emperor, Concubine Ling, Wuxia Yuhe and others in the palace were very worried, fearing that Xiaoyanzi and her friends would be in danger. Fortunately, the Emperor had already arranged everything. He sent ten secret guards to secretly protect Xiaoyanzi and her friends. Every few days, a secret guard would send a message to the palace to report safety.

On this day, An Yi's letter reached the palace, and the emperor was carefully reading the letter that Xiao Zhihang had sent back not long ago. The letter described in detail the various cruel crimes committed by the Japanese pirates in the coastal areas, and reminded the emperor to take precautions early.

After reading the contents of the letter quickly, the emperor's face became extremely gloomy, as if ink could drip out. His eyes were as sharp as two swords, flashing a cold light. As he read deeper, the anger in his heart became more and more difficult to contain, like a volcano about to erupt.

"Killing children, raping and killing women, skinning people alive, pretending to be villagers, cooperating with Miaojiang, and poisoning the people..." Every word was like a sharp dagger, deeply hurting the emperor's heart. The actions of these Japanese pirates were simply outrageous, and it was unimaginable that they could be so cruel and vicious.

The emperor was shocked and angry as he saw all the evil deeds. These crimes were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people and made him feel extremely sad and guilty. As the king of a country, he failed to protect his people and let them suffer such inhumane persecution.

The emperor clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he felt no pain. His eyes were bloodshot and full of murderous intent. Anger surged in his heart, almost swallowing him up. He stood up suddenly, crumpled the letter in his hand into a ball, and threw it hard on the ground.

"Damn you pirates, I will cut you into pieces!" The emperor's voice was deep and majestic, with endless anger and determination. He vowed to make these brutal pirates pay the price and give justice to the people.

Xiao Luzi was carefully serving beside him, his face full of fear and uneasiness. He stared at the emperor, and saw that the emperor's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out, and veins on his forehead were bulging, obviously furious. Xiao Luzi's heart sank, knowing that the emperor was in a very bad mood at the moment, but he could do nothing about it, and could only pray secretly that the emperor would not vent his anger on him.

Xiao Luzi had just heard what the emperor said, and he was also filled with anger. However, the atmosphere at the moment was extremely tense, and he knew that the emperor was angry, and any careless words could cause a bigger storm. Therefore, he closed his mouth tightly, not daring to make a sound, for fear of angering the emperor and becoming the emperor's punching bag.

For a moment, the whole Qianqing Palace was in a dead silence, and the air seemed to freeze. The palace servants were so frightened that their faces turned pale, their bodies trembled slightly, and they dared not move at all. They lowered their heads, and even their breathing became inaudible, for fear of attracting the emperor's attention. The whole imperial study was filled with a depressing atmosphere, making people breathless.

After a long while, the emperor relaxed his mind and leaned back on the dragon chair tiredly. After a moment of silence, he sat up straight again, rubbed his temples with his hands, and then said in a deep voice: "Xiao Luzi, pass my order to Xiao Zhihang and tell them to act faster and stop dragging their feet! These Japanese pirates are too abominable, they must be wiped out as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" A figure came out from the dark, bowed his head respectfully and answered, but he was secretly complaining in his heart, thinking: This is really a tough job!

The emperor paused, then continued, "Also, tell them that if they encounter Japanese pirates, they don't need to bring them back for interrogation, they can just execute them on the spot!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the secret guard answered respectfully again, and then disappeared in a flash to carry out the order.

At this moment, another shadow flashed out from the darkness. It was the shadow guard beside the emperor. The shadow guard reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there is new news. Those Japanese pirates seem to be planning a larger-scale operation."

The emperor frowned upon hearing this, and his expression became even gloomier. He sneered, "Humph, these pirates really are not giving up! But what are they up to now? What do they want to do?"

The shadow guard groaned for a moment and said, "It is said that there will be a lively martial arts conference in Yunzhou. All martial arts heroes will go to participate in this event. The Japanese pirates plan to use some kind of powder to make those martial artists do what they want. It is said that the powder can make people addicted after taking it once."

After hearing this, Xiao Luzi couldn't help but shudder. The Japanese pirates' methods were really endless. However, if the emperor was angered, the consequences would be disastrous.

The emperor was indeed angry. With a sullen face, he gave a few orders to the secret guards and let him leave.

At this moment, there was a slight noise at the door. A guard came running in with a letter in his hand. He walked to the door of the Qianqing Palace and stopped, but did not dare to rush in.

The guards at the gate of the Palace of Heavenly Purity naturally knew what the mark on the letter represented. They looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and then one of them gently called Eunuch Lu and motioned him to take the letter in.

Xiao Luzi saw it, of course. He stood aside and watched Emperor Qianlong lose his temper. Seeing that the emperor seemed to have calmed down a little, he dared to trot to the door to get the letter. After getting the letter, he saw the plum blossom pattern printed on the envelope at a glance, and he was relieved immediately. He held the letter, walked forward carefully, and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, there is a letter from the princesses."

"Send it over quickly!"

When the emperor heard that the letter was about his two precious daughters, he immediately threw away the worries that had just been circling in his mind. He couldn't wait to take the envelope from Xiao Luzi and opened it with anticipation on his face.

When the emperor saw the familiar handwriting and writing style, he could not help but frown and smile bitterly. These secret guards, why are they so concise and clear every time they write a letter? It seems that they are just completing their tasks and do not know how to express their emotions at all. They should write more about their true feelings so that he, as a father, can better understand the living conditions of his daughters. At least write the letter as a real letter, not a simple report.

The emperor read the letter and shook his head gently, thinking to himself: next time I see these secret guards, I must teach them how to write letters. This way, he will be able to better understand his daughters' moods and living conditions.

The letter only read, "Princess Huanzhu and others followed the Sword Sect's eldest disciple and prepared to go to Yunzhou. On the way, Princess Huanzhu volunteered to lead the way. Although they took a shortcut, they still had to camp temporarily because they could not find a place to stay in time.

After that, they headed towards Yunzhou, sometimes catching bad guys, sometimes doing good deeds. The princesses experienced a lot, but at present, the journey was safe, and at most they would reach Yunzhou in three days. "

The letter is gone, gone, gone.

The emperor was almost amused by this brief explanation. These people spoke and wrote so concisely that it made him feel helpless. He couldn't help but think that those two little girls had left the palace and entered the underworld, and even he, their father, didn't care about them anymore.

These days, I haven’t even received a letter. It’s really frustrating to think about it.

He sighed, refolded the letter and put it back into the envelope. Then he sat in a chair and pondered.

He thought of his daughters, who were all smart, brave and resolute children. Although they were sometimes naughty, they always brought him surprises and touched him.

Now, they have left the palace and started a new life. He knows that they will encounter various difficulties and challenges, but he believes that with their wisdom and courage, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and realize their dreams.

The emperor gently stroked the letter in his hand, his heart filled with thoughts and blessings for his daughters. He hoped that they could be safe, healthy, happy and spend every day.

At the same time, he also hoped that he could see them return to the palace and reunite with him as soon as possible. At that time, he must listen carefully to their experiences in the martial arts world and share their joys, sorrows, anger and happiness.

Seeing that the emperor was not so angry now, the atmosphere in the Qianqing Palace also improved a little. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They were really scared just now.

Yunzhou, Lin Mansion, dungeon.

This dungeon is located deep underground and is built of solid stone and thick iron pillars. It is cold and hard, like a cage from which there is no escape.

The dungeon was filled with a rotten smell, the ground was wet, the walls were covered with moss, and the air was filled with the smell of depression and despair.

There were no windows here, and the only light came from a few weak kerosene lamps, which emitted a dim glow, barely illuminating the small space in the dungeon.

There are more than a dozen cells in the dungeon, each of which is very spacious and can accommodate more than a dozen adults.

These cells are separated by iron bars, forming enclosed spaces.

However, since the Lin family has always been friendly to others and has never held any prisoners, these cells have remained empty.

Even if there are conflicts or grudges with others, the Lin family will deal with them through peaceful means instead of locking the other party up in a dungeon.

Therefore, this dungeon has not been used for a long time.

It was only recently that a group of special prisoners arrived - the Japanese pirates.

They were imprisoned in the dungeon and became the first "guests" here.

In the interrogation room, the Japanese pirate leader Bushi Dongxi was hung on a turntable, with small strips of cloth tied around him, from his forehead to his feet, making him unable to move. Bushi Dongxi didn't think it was dangerous at first, after all, these people didn't dare to hurt him like this. If he died, they would not be able to get the information they wanted.

All he saw was a man in tight clothes outside the cell, his eyes covered with a piece of cloth, holding a bow and arrow in his hands, as if he would shoot at him at any time.

"You...you can't do this to me! I will...die! If I die, you will never get the information you want. Are you really willing to accept this?" Seeing that he was about to be tortured and even face both mental and physical torture, Bushi Dongxi finally began to panic.

However, Huo Yuqi completely ignored his threats, as if he hadn't heard them. He just fiddled with the bow and arrow in his hand, trying to draw the bow and shoot arrows, feeling the speed and power of the arrow feathers passing through the air. After trying a few times, he nodded with satisfaction, indicating that the bow and arrow were not bad. Then, he aimed the arrow at Bushi Dongxi who was tied up tightly, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a wicked smile. While the other party hadn't reacted yet, he suddenly let go of his hand, and the arrow flew out instantly...

After two hours of torture, the pirates could no longer bear the pain and begged for mercy. In the end, they had to admit their crimes and confess their entire conspiracy. It turned out that the pirates tried to use a drug called "drug addiction" to control people, make them addicted and obey their commands. Once addicted to this drug, it is difficult to quit, causing great pain and harm to the victims.

When she walked out of the dungeon, Huo Yuqi's face was extremely gloomy, and her eyes were full of anger and disgust. She knew very well that the behavior of these Japanese pirates was really cruel, inhumane, and horrifying. And those innocent people were also implicated and persecuted because of this.

When I returned to the room, I saw Xiao Feng and Qing'er sitting in the yard, and opposite them were Duanmu Qing and Huo Chengyue.

"Did they recruit?"

Duanmu Qing couldn't help asking when he saw his son coming over with a gloomy face.

Facing everyone's curious gazes, Huo Yuqi sat down at the table, drank a sip of tea, suppressed her inner anger, and spoke slowly.

"They confessed. What they said was similar to what Brother Xiao said. When they were staying in that village, they found a flower called opium poppy. There were not many of them, and they were usually just used as seasoning. But those pirates didn't know how to test it, and they found that the flower stems of the poppy could be ground into powder and inhaled by people. Once inhaled, it would give people a feeling of ecstasy.

If you don't take the drug for more than a few days, you will feel uncomfortable all over and will go crazy, which means you will become addicted. Once you can't get the powder in time, you will be mentally tortured to the point of collapse, so this is the means they want to use to control us.

It is said that some of the people in that village went crazy and killed their own family members because of taking the improperly made drug powder, while others were willing to become servants of the Japanese pirates because of taking the drug powder. Those people either died tragically, or were skinned and drained of their tendons, or were controlled. The entire village was affected, and there is no exception. Now there is not a single survivor.

"Damn it!" Upon hearing the news, Gu Changge couldn't help but curse under his breath and clenched his fists.

"Dad, we have to catch them as soon as possible, otherwise more people will suffer." Huo Yuqi said anxiously.