Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

"How can it be nonsense?" Wu Tao took the letter and repeatedly checked the handwriting and the strange symbol on it, as if trying to find some clues from it. "Perhaps, this is our last chance."

Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao's determined eyes and knew that he couldn't be depressed any longer. "Okay, let's go meet this mysterious man and see what he is up to!"

As night fell and the hour of midnight arrived, Hu Bugui and Wu Tao disguised themselves and came to the dilapidated temple on the outskirts of the city. The temple had long been abandoned, and there was a gloomy atmosphere everywhere, which added a bit of mystery.

"Is anyone there?" Wu Tao's voice echoed in the empty temple, but received no response.

Just as the two were puzzled, an old voice came from behind the statue: "You are finally here."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man walking out of the shadows slowly with a cane. The old man had white hair and beard, but he was energetic and his eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see through everything.

"Who are you? Why did you ask us to come here?" Hu Bugui asked vigilantly.

The old man did not answer directly, but asked: "Do you know what is the most terrifying thing in the world?"

Hu Bugui and Wu Tao looked at each other and shook their heads.

The old man sighed and said slowly, "It's the human heart." He paused and continued, "I was once an important official in the court, and I was also blinded by desire, and ended up like this."

The old man's words shocked Hu Bugui and Wu Tao. Could he be the loyal minister who was framed by the mysterious organization and eventually changed his identity?

"You are...?" Wu Tao asked tentatively, with a vague guess in his mind.

A trace of grief flashed in the old man's cloudy eyes, and he nodded, acquiescing. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui hurried forward to support him, feeling deeply moved. Who could have thought that a once powerful official in the imperial court would now be reduced to hiding in a dilapidated temple?

"I was murdered by a villain. After I escaped by chance, I have been hiding my identity and investigating the truth in secret." The old man sighed, "After so many years, I finally found out the details of that mysterious organization. They are much larger and more dangerous than we imagined."

The old man told them all the information he had investigated over the years, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui became more and more frightened the more they listened. It turned out that this mysterious organization not only had spies in the court, but also colluded with some underworld forces. Its sphere of influence was so wide and its penetration so deep that it was staggering.

"Why are they doing this?" Wu Tao asked. She didn't understand what the purpose was that would make these people go to so much trouble.

"Power, wealth, and..." The old man paused and said word by word, "Subvert the Tang Dynasty."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui took a deep breath. They had not expected that the ambition of this mysterious organization was so big!

"The only way now is to expose their conspiracy to the public so that they can be caught in one fell swoop!" A gleam of light flashed in the old man's eyes. "Although I am old, I can still give you some advice."

With the help of the old man, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui began to plan a counterattack. They knew that this action would not only strike a blow to the arrogance of the mysterious organization, but also expose their true colors to the public and restore order to the Tang Dynasty.

The action plan was carefully formulated. They decided to take advantage of the contradictions within the mysterious organization, provoke internal strife, and then take the opportunity to annihilate them in one fell swoop. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, they also need to contact other victims and those who are dissatisfied with the mysterious organization to fight against this evil force together.

Just before the operation, an unexpected person appeared in front of them. He was dusty, but he could not hide his integrity. He was the loyal official of the court who was controlled by the mysterious organization before!

"I managed to escape, I'm here to help you!"

The arrival of the loyal minister of the court undoubtedly gave Hu Bugui and Wu Tao a shot in the arm. He brought detailed information about the internal structure of the mysterious organization's stronghold, as well as the activity patterns of some key figures, which added a few more chances of success to their action plan.

It was a dark and windy night, the time for action. Hu Bugui, wearing night clothes and holding a sharp sword, led the group to sneak into the base of the mysterious organization quietly like a cheetah in the dark night. Wu Tao used his knowledge of modern technology to cleverly destroy the warning system in the base, clearing the obstacles for their actions.

The battle started in a flash. Hu Bugui was a skilled martial artist with a sharp swordsmanship. Every time he attacked, he was as powerful as thunder and lightning, knocking down the members of the mysterious organization who tried to resist. The loyal minister of the court also showed extraordinary courage and strategy. He led a part of the troops to fight against the enemy with confidence and successfully tied down the enemy's forces.

Although Wu Tao had no talent for martial arts, she became an indispensable member of this battle with her extraordinary wisdom and courage. She used the simple smoke bombs she made to disrupt the enemy's sight and gain precious attacking opportunities for her side.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the leader of the mysterious organization wanted to take advantage of the chaos to escape. Hu Bugui had already seen through his intentions, and with lightning speed, he blocked his way in an instant. "Want to escape? That's not that easy!" Hu Bugui snorted coldly, and pointed the sword in his hand directly at the opponent's vital point.

The mysterious organization leader knew he was no match for the enemy, but he still tried to remain calm. "Do you think you've won? This is just the beginning. Your victory is only temporary!" He said something cruel, then used his Qinggong skills and disappeared into the night.

"Want to run? Forget it!" Hu Bugui was about to chase him, but was stopped by Wu Tao. "Don't chase a desperate enemy. We have already won."

Hu Bugui took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. He knew that Wu Tao was right. Although they had won the battle, the leader of the mysterious organization was still at large. They had to conserve their strength to face the next challenge.

"Tao'er, you are right, the real battle has just begun." Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao with determination in his eyes, "But we have found the way forward, we will definitely bring them to justice and bring peace to the world!"

Just as Hu Bugui was about to order a pursuit, a clear voice came from a distance: "Wait! Brother Hu, don't be impulsive!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a handsome man in a green shirt, holding a folding fan, walking slowly towards them. Behind him followed several followers dressed in tight clothes, all with stern expressions, and it was obvious at first glance that they were well-trained masters.

"Who are you...?" Hu Bugui frowned slightly. He didn't remember knowing this person.

"My surname is Liu and my name is Rufeng. People in Jianghu call me 'Young Master Xiaoxiang'," the man smiled and said, "I have heard of Brother Hu's great name for a long time. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed worthy of his reputation."

"Brother Liu, you are too kind," Hu Bugui said calmly, "I wonder what brings you here so late at night?"

"I came here to lend a helping hand to Brother Hu," Liu Rufeng said, turning his gaze to Wu Tao, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "This must be Madam Hu, right? She is indeed stunningly beautiful. No wonder Brother Hu is willing to give up everything and live in seclusion in the mountains with Madam Hu."

"Mr. Liu, you are joking," Wu Tao bowed slightly, but his heart was full of doubts. Who is this Liu Rufeng? Why would he help them?

"To be honest," Liu Rufeng put away his folding fan and said seriously, "I also have a blood feud with that mysterious organization. This time, I came here to unite with Brother Hu to fight against the powerful enemy together!"

His words were like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone present. Hu Bugui and Wu Tao looked at each other in bewilderment. They had never expected that this suddenly appearing Master Xiaoxiang actually had a common enemy with them!

"Are you serious?" Hu Bugui asked in a deep voice, his tone full of vigilance.

"It's absolutely true!" Liu Rufeng said firmly, "I guarantee it with my life, I am not lying!"