Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

That intuition told him that this was not just an ordinary contact.

"Yes, Commander." Xiao Hu looked at Qin Cang's expression and felt an inexplicable tension in his heart. "They didn't seem to have much communication. Liu San remained alert the entire time and didn't even let anyone get close."

Qin Cang's emotions grew increasingly complex. Liu San, who always displayed impeccable composure, seemed to be showing a subtle loss of control today. He felt angry, but also, more than that, deeply disappointed.

"Why would he do such a thing?" Qin Cang muttered to himself, a flicker of unease running through his mind. Liu San had always been a calm warrior, methodical and well-planned. But his actions today were clearly out of character. Qin Cang instinctively sensed that there must be some deeper motive hidden behind this, one he might not have foreseen.

"Commander, what are you going to do?" Xiao Hu still stood aside, his tone full of hesitation. Although he and Liu San had a deep friendship, facing such a situation, as Qin Cang's subordinate, he had to stand on the commander's side and make the most appropriate decision.

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately, his heart sinking deeper. After observing him for so long, his trust in Liu San had begun to fray. With each interaction with Liu San, an inexplicable sense of alarm grew more pronounced. Liu San's actions were no longer simply personal choices; some invisible pressure seemed to be forcing him to make increasingly irrational decisions. Qin Cang had no idea who was manipulating this, or what their motives were.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He couldn't let his emotions influence his decision-making. At this moment, what he needed most was to gain a deeper understanding of Liu San's true motives, rather than simply relying on superficial speculation and intuition.

"Arrange someone to monitor him." Qin Cang said in a low voice, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "But remember, keep a low profile and don't let him notice."

"Yes, Commander." Xiaohu responded immediately with a serious expression.

Although Qin Cang had made up his mind, his heart was still turbulent. He knew that Liu San was no longer the soldier who silently obeyed his command. No matter what Liu San's motives were, this alone made Qin Cang no longer feel at ease.

However, the doubts and anxieties in my heart did not dissipate, but became even stronger.

Night fell again, the starry sky gradually brightened, and the coolness in the air made people sober. Qin Cang sat in his tent, his eyes fixed on the intelligence on Liu San's contact with outsiders on the table. He knew that he had to be more cautious at this moment.

He began to wonder why Liu San had approached the merchant alone. As part of an external force, the merchant clearly couldn't be simply engaging in trade. More likely, Liu San and the man had a more complex transaction, one that clearly didn't fit Qin Cang's plan.

"What on earth is going on?" Qin Cang's suspicions grew heavier. Every time he thought of Liu San's subtle and uneasy actions, Qin Cang couldn't help but feel angry and disappointed.

He was silent for a long time, repeatedly asking himself: Why had Liu San become so unpredictable? Was it because he couldn't accept the existing arrangements, or was there something else going on?

Qin Cang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and decided to meet Liu San in person. Regardless, it was finally time for this secret conversation to begin. He had to uncover the veil that was veiling Liu San's mind and get to the root of the problem.

It was early morning in the camp, the sun had just risen, shining on the earth, bringing a touch of warmth. Qin Cang put on his armor and walked towards Liu San's camp with a determined gaze. Each step was heavy and slow, but his pace was unwavering. At this moment, although his heart was still turbulent, he knew that only by facing Liu San could he solve the problem at hand.

Liu San's tent appeared in the distance ahead. Qin Cang stopped and stared at it for a few seconds. At that moment, he felt no fear, but rather a deep-seated determination. No matter what Liu San was planning, he had to be frank with him first.

He approached the tent and gently patted the curtain. There was no response. Qin Cang frowned slightly, then pushed open the tent and walked in.

The tent was empty, with only a simple bed and a table piled with unorganized items. Qin Cang walked over and flipped through the documents on the table. Suddenly, he found a map marked with several symbols he had never seen before. These symbols were very regular and clearly had a purpose, as if they were some kind of code for external communication.

"Liu San...what are you hiding?" Qin Cang's heart was once again filled with huge waves.

At this moment, he heard light footsteps outside the tent. Qin Cang turned around abruptly, quickly composed himself, and calmly walked to the tent entrance.

Liu San appeared in his sight, still with that calm face, as if nothing had changed. However, Qin Cang could clearly feel the uneasiness hidden deep in Liu San's eyes, as if it would burst out at any time.

"Commander." Liu San's voice was low and carried a hint of inexplicable coldness. "What are you doing here?"

Qin Cang stood at the door of the tent, looking deeply at Liu San, his eyes as sharp as a knife, every word clear, "Liu San, I know what you are hiding."

Qin Cang's heart was swirling with emotion. He stared deeply at Liu San, his cold and scrutinizing gaze causing Liu San's smile to falter slightly. At that moment, Qin Cang knew that no matter how skillfully Liu San concealed his feelings, he had ultimately exposed himself. The invisible rift between them was irreparable.

"You know why I came here," Qin Cang said in a low voice, with a hint of determination that could not be refuted. "Liu San, I know what you are doing. Stop pretending nothing happened."

Liu San's eyes grew deep in a brief moment, as if his inner defenses had been broken. Qin Cang's gaze made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if all his secrets had been ruthlessly revealed.

"Commander, what do you want to say?" Liu San's voice was low and slightly provocative. He could clearly sense Qin Cang's hostility, but he didn't let it hold him back. Liu San had a firm belief in his heart: no matter what challenge, he would face it head-on.

"I don't have time to beat around the bush with you." Qin Cang said in a deep voice, "Do you have some kind of deal with the outside world? Is it because of this deal that you betrayed orders and betrayed me?"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Liu San's eyes. At that moment, Qin Cang clearly saw the hesitation in his heart.