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Night Owl nodded: "This isn't difficult for me, and with these clothes as a cover, it's even easier..."

Xiao Ce said to Night Cat, "You said it yourself, this is a trap... If it is a trap, then what you are doing is courting death."

Night Cat said calmly to Xiao Ce, "It's better for me to die than for you to die, Your Highness."

"Besides, I just heard it! You actually had many reasons not to kill him, but he said he was the one who killed the King of Zhen... that's why he deserves to die!"

"You are a loyal and righteous person. If I die... you will avenge me sooner or later!"

Xiao Ce glanced at Night Cat, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"I'll give you some time to think about it..."

Night Owl said very confidently that there was no need. "Besides, we look quite similar in build. Isn't this God helping me? Moreover, if I get close to him, I can deceive Xiao Xiangqing and the others... allowing you to take over their territory without firing a single shot..."

Xiao Ce found this interesting: "Alright, then don't rush. Go find Xiao Zhan; Xiao Zhan has met that Hidden Dragon..."

The night owl nodded.

Then the matter was handed over to those people, who burned the items and disposed of them.

They even turned over the soil on the ground and swept away all traces.

As for the debris, it was all thrown into a nearby lake and left to drift away with the wind.

After they got back, Night Owl put on that outfit immediately.

After returning, he immediately summoned Xiao Zhan.

When Xiao Zhan arrived, he saw the night cat dressed in a monk's robe.

His initially happy expression instantly turned into one of vigilance.

"Brother, what's wrong with you...?"

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Zhan, "This one, I don't need you to introduce me, do I..."

Xiao Zhan said to the man in the monk's robe, "Mr. Qianlong?"

The night owl tried its best to imitate the voice of the hidden dragon from before...

"It's been a long time, Your Highness the Ninth Prince."

From Xiao Zhan's expression, Xiao Ce knew that he hadn't figured it out.

Xiao Zhan looked somewhat embarrassed, then turned to Xiao Ce.

However, he had no idea what Xiao Ce was up to...

He didn't know how to answer, so he simply remained silent.

She didn't even acknowledge him.

The night cat, dressed in a monk's robe, continued mimicking the voice of the hidden dragon, saying, "Your Highness, Ninth Prince, it seems you don't welcome me. I came here to discuss business... a collaboration?"

Xiao Zhan said coldly, "Anyway, I believe what you say. I'm a dog! A fickle scoundrel... How you and my royal brother cooperate is your business."

As Xiao Zhan spoke, he stood up and said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, I know you're smart. But this person has no principles and no bottom line... You should be careful and not be fooled by him."

"Brother, what do you want to talk to him about? Just go ahead and talk to him. I trust you and will listen to everything you decide... I, for one, don't want to cooperate with him anymore..."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan tried to leave.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce had Night Cat say, "Night Cat, you're not lying... Xiao Zhan still hasn't figured it out..."

Xiao Zhan was completely dumbfounded when he heard Xiao Ce's words.

"Brother, what are you saying... You've mistaken me for someone else."

After Qianlong removed his bamboo hat, Xiao Zhan stared wide-eyed at Night Owl: "Mr. Night Owl... how... how is it you..."

Night Cat then said calmly, "Ninth Prince, can we talk now?"

Xiao Zhan looked on with curiosity, his smile wide and enthusiastic: "Yes...yes...yes...of course you can...you can't be more than capable..."

He then sat down and said with a smile, "What's going on... everyone, what's going on here?"

Night Owl looked at Xiao Ce, as if asking if he should speak.

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded.

Night Owl then recounted everything that had just happened between them, including what they were about to do.

Xiao Zhan's expression immediately turned awkward: "Your...Your Majesty...you...you all...didn't really need to go into such detail like I did..."

Xiao Ce asked Xiao Zhan, "Are you scared?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head: "It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that I feel this matter is too big, Your Majesty. What if word gets out, and it wasn't me who said it... you tell me, I won't be able to explain myself then... after all, we haven't known each other for very long, have we?"

Xiao Ce realized that Xiao Zhan was afraid of being misunderstood.

"Don't worry. My principle in employing people is to trust those I employ and not to employ those I don't trust... Now that I've told you, even if the information leaks out, I won't cause you any trouble!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Zhan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother, did you really kill that hidden dragon?"

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "How could this be fake? I won't waste any more words with you... I just wanted you to see how convincingly Night Owl's disguise is..."

Xiao Zhan nodded: "It looks like it!"

"Then tell me, is it possible for them to recognize you?" Xiao Ce asked.

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "No, actually Xiao Xiangqing isn't very familiar with that Mr. Qianlong... Moreover, Xiao Xiangqing is somewhat wary of this Mr. Qianlong..."

As Xiao Zhan spoke, he told them about the things they needed to pay attention to.

After talking for a while, Night Owl listened very carefully.

Xiao Zhan then said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, I'm actually a rough man... If you want more details, go find Lord Bi Han..."

"If you don't trust him, I can vouch for him!"

Xiao Ce only remembered this person when Xiao Zhan mentioned him.

Because Xiao Ce had completely forgotten about this person before...

They talked for a while longer, then summoned Bi Han...

The same method used to test Xiao Zhan was used to test Bi Han.

It has to be said, the night owl volunteered himself.

After Xiao Zhan's guidance, his acting skills became even more refined.

After chatting for a while, Bi Han was completely unaware of what was happening.

It wasn't until Xiao Ce finally explained the situation that Bi Han was quite surprised.

Xiao Ce then explained what he needed help with.

This person, Bi Han, indeed has a clearer observation and offered many constructive suggestions regarding the night owl's disguise.

Bi Han then said, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible for us to break through their defenses?"

Night Owl nodded: "That's right...it seems so far. But it also depends on how much Xiao Xiangqing trusts me..."

"Mr. Night Owl, your imitation is very accurate, there won't be any problems!"

The night owl changed her clothes again the following day.

He went back first.

...

Night Owl didn't know how the previous hidden dragon had entered and exited the city, so he didn't have a conventional method.

Although there are high city walls here, they can't stop night owls at all.

After entering the city, Night Owl went straight to Xiao Xiangqing's residence.

Although he was dressed in a monk's robe, when he arrived outside Xiao Xiangqing's place, the person at the door respectfully said to Ye Mao, "Greetings, Mr. Qianlong. Are you here to see His Highness?"

The night owl gave a curt "hmm".

He was then led to a resting area.

Xiao Xiangqing, who had just woken up in the morning, heard that Qianlong was coming and ran over excitedly and expectantly.

Xiao Xiangqing was not surprised to see the night cat dressed in a monk's robe.

He asked curiously, "Sir, why are you wearing this outfit again..."

Before Night Owl could answer, Xiao Xiangqing also noticed the difference.

"Mr. Qianlong, your monk's robe looks a bit different from your previous ones. This one is much more exquisite. Is it a new one you had made?"

The night owl didn't answer his question, but instead said to himself, "I have some good news to tell you."

Xiao Xiangqing listened to Ye Mao's words with surprise and anticipation.

"The Grand Hidden Dragon of the Hidden Dragon Society of Xiao Kingdom is leaving! And I am his successor! Therefore, from now on, I will need to wear this uniform!"

Xiao Xiangqing's expression became quite interesting as he listened to Ye Mao's words, even though this was the first time Qianlong had said these things to him.

But it sounds really impressive.

Because Xiao Xiangqing knew that the Hidden Dragon Society was an organization. And the terms "Hidden Dragon Society Headquarters" and "Grand Hidden Dragon" sounded like a promotion.

Xiao Xiangqing never doubted the identity of the hidden dragon in front of her.

Firstly, the Night Owl's portrayal was indeed convincing. Secondly, as Xiao Zhan and Bi Han said, they weren't actually that familiar with each other. Thirdly, Xiao Xiangqing never imagined that the Hidden Dragon, whom he regarded as a god, would be killed and replaced...

"Congratulations, sir! Congratulations! Doesn't this mean you have even more power now...?"

Night Owl nodded: "Of course! So, I'll be away for a while before that."

Upon hearing Ye Mao's words, Xiao Xiangqing immediately said nervously, "Sir, what about the thing you promised..."

Night Owl was stunned; he had no idea what Xiao Xiangqing was talking about.

He wasn't pretending to know when he didn't; rather, he was feigning forgetfulness: "Which one?"

Before he could even speak, she said in an unquestionable tone, "Explain yourself clearly, don't make me ask you!"

What Bi Han said is really true; as long as we take a tough stance, they won't doubt us.

Xiao Xiangqing nodded even more respectfully: "Of course...of course...that means you have a way to get Xiao Ce to leave and not get involved in Xiao Zhan's affairs..."

Night Owl scoffed, "Of course. Wasn't that exactly what I discussed with Xiao Ce? No problem at all..."

“He will absolutely not get involved in this matter from now on.”

Xiao Xiangqing smiled and said, "Sir, he won't go back on his word, will he?"

The night owl didn't respond, but just gave a loud "hmm".

This terrified Xiao Xiangqing: "Sir, it's not that I doubt you. It's just that Xiao Ce is simply untrustworthy..."

Night Owl said, "I know what I'm doing. Since I have a way to make him obey me, he has no choice but to obey me."

Xiao Xiangqing nodded: "Yes, yes, yes... Mr. Qianlong, then, what about those captured Japanese people..."

Night Owl said, "They'll take those people with them. What? Do you need them? If so... I can have Xiao Ce hand them over."

Xiao Xiangqing waved his hand and said, "No need! No need... No need... After those damned Japanese bastards come back, they'll be bullying us again... That Xiao Ce is really amazing. Do you know how he captured them?"

Night Owl didn't mince words: "Didn't you know that Xiao Ce has a special forces unit under his command?"

This wasn't a secret anymore, so Night Owl just told him directly.

Xiao Xiangqing asked in confusion, "Special Forces?"

Night Owl said, "Simply put, those people are the best of the best, one in a million... so they are naturally very good at fighting."

After a pause, Night Owl said, "That's not important."

"Next, I'm going to tell you something that's very important."

Xiao Xiangqing said to Night Cat, "Sir, you said..."

"I have already discussed it with Xiao Ce, or rather, we have reached an agreement! We will let the people of Fusang fight Xiao Zhan first, let them wear each other down... We will wait for the enemy to tire themselves out."

The night owl was referring to Xiao Ce's method.

Xiao Xiangqing listened with a hint of doubt on her face: "Sir, you mean..."

Night Owl said, "Did you always intend to be a lackey of the Japanese Empire?"

Xiao Xiangqing shook her head directly and said, "Of course not..."

Night Owl continued, "You know Xiao Zhan's strength. They're now being supplied by the Slavs. If it's a head-on confrontation, how many troops are you prepared to waste to take them down?"

Xiao Xiangqing fell silent. He knew very well that when it came to fighting a war...

He is definitely no match for Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Xiangqing said to Ye Mao, "Mr. Qianlong, don't I have you? Didn't we say before that we would join forces with Xiao Ce to fight Xiao Zhan, and then split the spoils?"

Night Owl scoffed, "Do you think Xiao Ce is stupid?"

Xiao Xiangqing gave an awkward smile and lowered her head without replying: "Sir, so what conclusion have you reached now..."

Night Cat said, "Go tell Cai Hui that we suffered a crushing defeat. Five thousand of their Fusang people were wiped out... After that, hide some of your soldiers. Those Fusang people will definitely come to attack."

"When the time comes, if the Japanese and our people fight Xiao Zhan together, won't it be much easier? We can also minimize our casualties..."

Xiao Xiangqing found this very reasonable and nodded repeatedly: "Then should we tell General Tang Ji... This matter probably won't work without his consent?"

Night Owl was taken aback at first, and then a figure appeared in his mind.

Bi Han just mentioned this person named Tang Ji...

This man is a smiling tiger, a trusted general of Cai Hui...