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Lu Yang pondered for a moment.

"It's not easy to get into the 'Sakura Pavilion'."

"I checked the background of 'Sakura House'."

White Dove said.

"The boss behind it is a Japanese named Yamamoto."

"Yamamoto has great influence in Shanghai and has close ties with General Ito."

"He is also an avid Go player."

A thought flashed through Lu Yang's mind.

"Go."

He had been exposed to Go during his training in the Military Control Commission and had reached a certain level.

"I need an opportunity to contact Yamamoto."

Lu Yang said.

Bai Ge's gaze fell on Lu Yang, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Do you know Go?"

"Understood."

Lu Yang said lightly.

Bai Ge pondered for a moment.

"Yamamoto recently held a private Go tournament at 'Sakurakan'."

"Those invited were all important military and political figures and business tycoons from Shanghai."

"If you can attract Yamamoto's interest through Go, perhaps you'll have a chance to enter 'Sakura Pavilion'."

Lu Yang's eyes were sharp.

"This is an opportunity."

"I need an invitation."

The white dove shook its head.

“Invitations are all targeted and hard to get.”

"However, Yamamoto would occasionally go to the chess clubs outside to look for some folk masters."

"If your chess skills can attract him, he might make an exception and invite you."

A glimmer of hope emerged in Lu Yang's heart.

"it is good."

"I need a top-notch chess club."

Bai Ge told Lu Yang about a famous chess club located on the edge of the French Concession.

"That's where many Shanghai Go masters gather."

"Yamamoto often sends people there to look for opponents."

Lu Yang nodded.

"I understand."

He picked up the coffee and drank it all in one gulp.

"Thank you."

Bai Ge looked at Lu Yang's departing back with a hint of worry in his eyes.

She knew that Lu Yang's mission this time was a life-or-death one.

In the next few days, Lu Yang went in and out of the chess club.

He disguised himself as a wealthy businessman from Southeast Asia who was addicted to Go and played Go in a Go club every day.

He deliberately concealed his true level, sometimes making brilliant moves and sometimes making stupid mistakes.

In this way, he attracted the attention of other chess players in the chess club.

Soon, Lu Yang's chess skills caused some discussion in the chess club.

Some people say he is a hidden master, while others say he is just lucky.

But in any case, he successfully attracted the attention of Yamamoto's men.

One day, Lu Yang was playing chess with someone in the chess club.

A Japanese man in a kimono walked up to his table.

He is short, with a stern face and a hint of arrogance in his eyes.

"Mr. Lin, your chess skills are very interesting."

The Japanese man spoke in fluent Chinese.

Lu Yang raised his head and looked at the Japanese man.

"Who is your Excellency?"

"I am Yamamoto."

The Japanese man said arrogantly.

Lu Yang's heart trembled.

He knew that the person he was waiting for had finally arrived.

"Mr. Yamamoto, I have long admired your name."

Lu Yang said with a bow.

Yamamoto's eyes fell on the chessboard.

"Mr. Lin, can you play the next round?"

Lu Yang smiled.

"It is my honor to play against Mr. Yamamoto."

The two sat down in front of the chessboard.

The chess game begins.

Yamamoto's chess skills are very superb, and every move he makes is filled with fierce murderous intent.

Lu Yang responded cautiously, still hiding his true level, but he played just right, making Yamamoto feel the pressure.

When the game was in the middle stage, Lu Yang suddenly made a brilliant move and broke the deadlock.

Yamamoto's expression changed slightly.

He didn't expect that Lu Yang's chess skills were even better than he imagined.

In the end, Lu Yang narrowly defeated Yamamoto with a half-piece advantage.

Yamamoto's face looked a little ugly, but he still stood up and bowed to Lu Yang.

"Mr. Lin, your chess skills are superb. I admire you."

Lu Yang bowed in return.

"Mr. Yamamoto, thank you for your praise."

Yamamoto's gaze fell on Lu Yang with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Mr. Lin, I recently held a private Go tournament at 'Sakura Pavilion'."

"I wonder if Mr. Lin is interested in participating?"

Lu Yang was delighted.

He knew that his chance had come.

"Mr. Yamamoto's gracious invitation, how dare I refuse?"

Lu Yang said with a smile.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Yamamoto's lips.

"Then please ask Mr. Lin to go to the Sakura Pavilion soon."

He took out an invitation from his pocket and handed it to Lu Yang.

“Here’s an invitation.”

Lu Yang took the invitation and put it away carefully.

"Thank you, Mr. Yamamoto."

Yamamoto glanced at Lu Yang, then turned and left.

Lu Yang looked at Yamamoto's back, his eyes flashing with complex light.

He knew that he had taken the first step into the "Sakura Pavilion".

But he also knew that this was just the beginning.

The real danger is yet to come.

A few days later, Lu Yang arrived at the "Sakura Pavilion" according to the time on the invitation letter.

"Sakura Pavilion" is located in a secluded place in Hongkou District.

The gate is in traditional Japanese style, with two guards in kimono standing in front of it.

Lu Yang took out the invitation letter and handed it to the guard.

The guard took the invitation, checked it carefully, and bowed to make way.

Lu Yang stepped into the "Sakura Pavilion".

The interior of the "Sakura Pavilion" was even more luxurious than he had imagined.

The courtyard is planted with cherry trees, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers, full of the elegance of Japanese gardens.

The interior is exquisitely decorated and the air is filled with the scent of sake and sandalwood.

Lu Yang was led into a spacious hall.

Many people had already gathered in the hall. They were wearing gorgeous clothes, speaking Japanese and greeting each other.

Lu Yang glanced at the crowd in the hall.

He saw many familiar faces, all of whom were Japanese military and political leaders and some important businessmen in Shanghai.

His eyes quickly locked onto a middle-aged man in a white military uniform.

That person was General Ito.

General Ito was surrounded by a group of people, who were talking in low voices.

Lu Yang observed General Ito calmly.

He found that there was a young man in a black suit next to General Ito.

The young man was tall, with a stern face and a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

He followed General Ito closely, as if he was his personal bodyguard.

Lu Yang knew that in order to get close to General Ito, he had to deal with this young man first.

The Go game started soon.

Lu Yang was assigned a table in a corner.

His opponent was a small Japanese businessman.

While playing chess, Lu Yang was still paying attention to observe General Ito's movements.

He noticed that during the game, General Ito would occasionally walk to a corner of the hall and whisper a few words with the young man in the black suit.

Their conversations were brief, no more than a minute at a time.

Lu Yang's heart moved.

He felt that that corner might be where they exchanged intelligence.

He had to find a way to get closer to that corner.

Lu Yang's chess game ended quickly, and he won again with a slight advantage.

He stood up and walked to the center of the hall, pretending to get some snacks.

He moved closer to the corner intentionally or unintentionally.

He saw General Ito and the young man walk to the corner again and talk in low voices.

Lu Yang took the opportunity to get closer and tried hard to listen to their conversation.

However, their voices were too low and Lu Yang couldn't hear what they were saying.

Lu Yang felt a little anxious.

He knew that the opportunity was fleeting.

He had to find a way to get closer.

He noticed that there was a small potted plant next to the corner.

Behind the potted plant is a screen.

A thought flashed through Lu Yang's mind.

He could get behind the screen and get closer.

He carried the dessert tray and walked calmly towards the screen.

He walked behind the screen and pretended to straighten his clothes.

He looked towards the corner through the gap in the screen.

He saw that General Ito and the young man were still talking in low voices.

Lu Yang pricked up his ears and listened hard.

This time, he finally heard some vague words.

"...'Shadow'...Identity...Verification...Seven days...Hongkou Wharf..."

Lu Yang's heart trembled suddenly.

He heard the name "Shadow", as well as words like "Hongkou Wharf" and "Seven Days".

He knew that this was definitely important information.

He was about to listen more carefully when suddenly he felt a cold gaze falling on him.

Lu Yang suddenly raised his head.

He saw that the young man in the black suit was standing not far away, looking at him sharply.

There was a barely perceptible sneer on his face.

Lu Yang's heart sank to the bottom.

He was found.

He knew trouble was coming.

The young man didn't say anything, but just walked towards Lu Yang.

His pace was slow, but every step carried an invisible pressure.

Lu Yang's heart was filled with alarm.

He knew that this young man was no ordinary bodyguard.

He is a master and a dangerous man.

Lu Yang's hand quietly reached towards his waist.

He must be ready to fight.