Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

The net has been quietly laid; all that's left is to wait for the right moment to pull it in. Even if the fish realize the danger is coming and struggle desperately to escape, it will all be in vain.

After returning home, Zhou Qingfeng drank tea, read books, and managed the overall situation.

With Bi Muge leading the charge on the front lines, there was no need for him to personally get involved.

What if Zhai Xingyuan gets cornered and resorts to violence?

Tsk, with all the bloodshed outside, it's safer to stay at home.

Inside the warm room of the Zhou family mansion, Zhou Qingfeng and the old cripple were playing chess around the board. Xiao Hongyun, who was watching from the side, had just finished peeling a sweet pear with a throwing knife and was about to take a bite when Zhou Qingfeng snatched it away first.

Xiao Hongyun looked down at his empty palm, then looked up at Zhou Qingfeng eating a pear, licked his lips, and said, "This pear is mine! If you want a pear, can you peel one yourself?"

Zhou Qingfeng played chess with one hand and held a pear in the other, nonchalantly and nonchalantly saying, "Old Xiao, just peel another one. Don't be so fussy and petty, like a woman."

Seeing this, the old cripple reached out and said, "Xiao Xiao, please carve one for me too, thank you!"

Xiao Hongyun glanced at the two of them and was immediately speechless. Then he laughed out of speechlessness. He simply put away his flying knife, picked up a pear, and started to eat the peel off. He spat it out as he ate, and then ate it leisurely.

"Old Zhou, have you decided who the mole is?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingfeng casually replied, "I haven't decided yet. Let's wait and see. Once the operation is over, this blame will naturally be settled. Don't worry, the credit will go to you. You won't have worked for nothing."

Xiao Hongyun nodded upon hearing this, then, while munching on a pear, pointed at the old cripple's hand and said, "Mr. Liao, don't keep running away! Fight back! Your white pieces are surrounded. If you don't break through, you'll be completely captured."

The old cripple smiled without saying a word, not blaming Xiao Hongyun for giving reckless instructions from the sidelines.

Zhou Qingfeng smiled and reminded him, "Mr. Liao, the situation is hopeless. Why struggle in vain? If I make another move, I will capture all of White's pieces. I don't see any chance you have to turn the game around."

The old cripple shrugged it off, smiling as he placed a piece on the board: "And now?"

Zhou Qingfeng frowned immediately, looked down at the chessboard, and was suddenly shocked. He realized that the seemingly invincible situation had changed dramatically with the old cripple's last white piece.

Amidst the interplay of black and white, the seemingly hopeless situation was miraculously turned around by the old cripple, who rapidly deduced the overall course of events in his mind.

However, no matter how they analyzed the situation, they were unable to completely eliminate the white pieces.

The old cripple smiled and said, "Qingfeng, I am now in an invincible position. How can you defeat me?"

Zhou Qingfeng frowned, deep in thought. Several times he was about to place the black piece in his hand, but then he took it back. After pondering for a long time, he could only put the piece back in the chess jar and said, "We've met our match. Let's call this a draw, shall we?"

The old cripple chuckled and said, "A draw is fine."

Xiao Hongyun frowned repeatedly. He wasn't very proficient in Go, only had some basic knowledge, and he really couldn't understand the current game. White was completely trapped in a dead end, so how did it end up in a draw with Black? He couldn't understand it.

The old cripple picked up a jujube, took a bite, and said meaningfully, "Qingfeng, in a game of strategy, you can know the outcome from the very first encounter. Since I know I'm going to lose, why shouldn't I keep something up my sleeve?"

Zhou Qingfeng narrowed his eyes, understanding the unspoken meaning: "Thank you for your guidance, sir."

The old cripple smiled slightly, then his expression turned serious, and he suddenly turned to look out the window: "There are people fighting in the city."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhiqi rushed into the warm room, clasped his hands and said urgently, "Young Master, Che Yuxuan led a team to capture the criminal Ouyang, with Zhai Xingyuan, Yan Wenjiu, and Hao Duanhun assisting in the capture. They have set up a sealing barrier at the criminal's hiding place."

"Unexpectedly, the perpetrator Ouyang had already noticed. Instead of fleeing in advance, he launched a surprise attack while evacuating the city's residents, killing Che Yuxuan in an instant. Thirteen cultivators at the Food Fiend Realm were killed, and countless nearby residents were injured or killed. Yan Wenjiu and Hao Duanhun are currently missing and their whereabouts are unknown."

"Zhai Xingyuan is currently organizing a search and rescue operation for survivors at the scene."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongyun jumped to his feet, his face showing astonishment: "Holy crap, he's that strong?"

The old cripple looked thoughtful and said calmly, "Qingfeng, this is an opportunity, but it also carries risks."

“Indeed.” Zhou Qingfeng keenly sensed that this was an opportunity to show off and make a contribution.

Because the operation to capture Ouyang failed, resulting in heavy casualties among the citizens of Jianta City, there is no doubt that the blame will fall squarely on the dead Che Yuxuan, and all those involved in the operation will be held accountable.

This matter must have reached the First Lady immediately.

The First Lady is watching, observing how her subordinates act.

As the deputy commander in charge of the Plum Blossom Division of the Fifth Division, Qiu Chengde was held accountable for the huge mess his subordinates had made. The First Lady held Qiu Chengde accountable, and Qiu Chengde had to give himself an explanation.

Of course, he could do nothing but stay at home and watch the show, and afterwards claim that he knew nothing. He could then deny that Che Yuxuan acted on his own initiative and dispatched people to arrest the criminals without his signature or approval. However, he would also miss this opportunity to make a name for himself.

If I were to go to the scene to direct and coordinate the search and rescue of survivors, reduce casualties and losses among the city's residents, and demonstrate to my mother that I am calm under pressure and capable of handling emergencies, she would know that I am a person capable of shouldering great responsibilities, thus allowing her to delegate more authority to me.

Furthermore, they can use this disaster relief opportunity to accumulate merit, win over the hearts of the people, and boost their reputation.

However, all of this depends on my ability to handle the situation properly. If I don't handle it well, the risks are considerable. If I expose my incompetence in public, I might make things worse and disappoint my mother, making her feel that I am not up to the task, thus lowering her expectations and affecting my future.

"No rush, let me think." Zhou Qingfeng was very clear about his own situation. He had no experience in disaster relief and rescue, nor had he studied any professional knowledge. If he went there rashly, he would not know where to start.

Professionals should be left to professionals.

When amateurs try to do professional things, they will only humiliate themselves and make a fool of themselves in public.

However, giving up this opportunity to both gain reputation and earn merit is truly hard to resist.

Zhou Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, but since that was the case, he decided not to think about it any further.

When unsure of what to do, cast lots to determine the outcome.

Without hesitation, he summoned the scarlet divination bucket from the depths of his consciousness.

Silently recite the command, then draw the lots.

[A very bad omen; staying home and ignoring the situation is unlucky.]

[Auspicious sign: Go quickly to the disaster area to provide relief and rescue.]

Following the principle of choosing auspicious if possible, and neutral if not, Zhou Qingfeng decisively chose auspicious: "Let's go to the site."