At this moment, for Jin Shuai, it seemed that his only hope lay in whether someone would come to open the door. Clinging to this faint expectation, he went to the door again, then gently pressed his ear against the door panel, listening intently for any sound outside. At first, all around was deathly silent, a silence that was somewhat frightening. Jin Shuai listened quietly for a long time, but he didn't hear even the slightest sound.

This left Jin Shuai utterly bewildered and confused: Was there not even a guard outside? Or was the guard fast asleep? Jin Shuai had no idea. He was frantic, pacing back and forth in the cramped room, racking his brains for a way to escape. Suddenly, he noticed the rope that had once bound him on the floor, and an idea flashed through his mind: why not use this rope to make a noose trap? Perhaps it would come in handy…

As night fell in Tokyo and the city lights began to twinkle, the once bustling night market was now shrouded in a tense atmosphere. A large number of fully armed imperial guards surged in like a tide, quickly surrounding the entire night market, making it impossible to move.

At the same time, officials from Kaifeng Prefecture, the Patrol and Inspection Office, and the Xiangjun Garrison rushed to the scene. Their faces were grave, and fine beads of sweat glistened on their foreheads; they were clearly finding the unexpected situation extremely difficult to handle.

According to the panicked servant, Zhi Yongjue had mysteriously disappeared on this bustling street. Upon hearing this news, the Commander of the Imperial Guards frowned. After looking around, he shouted, "The Emperor has ordered that even if we have to turn the entire city of Tokyo upside down, we must find Zhi Yongjue! Your patrol offices and garrison units have frequent dealings with all sorts of people on the streets. Quickly notify the relevant personnel to assist in the search. If Zhi Yongjue is not found, not only will you lose your official positions, but you will also face the wrath of the Jin family. You should carefully consider the consequences!" With that, he stomped his foot on the ground, as if to emphasize the seriousness and urgency of the order.

Upon hearing this, the patrol officers and the local military garrison realized the seriousness of the situation. They whispered among themselves for a while before hurriedly leaving. As the search unfolded, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for Tokyo.

Jin Shuai was now completely focused on crafting three exquisite nooses, identical in appearance to those used for catching pheasants. He carefully placed two of the nooses on the ground, their positions chosen with remarkable precision, as if meticulously calculated. He reserved the remaining noose specifically for securing it to the enemy's head. With everything prepared, Jin Shuai quietly hid behind the door, silently awaiting the appearance of his target.

He thought to himself, "The person who captured him will definitely check on me first. I just need to wait and see." However, he couldn't help but silently pray that there would only be one person coming. After all, if the enemy had many people, the battle would become extremely difficult, and he probably wouldn't be able to handle it.

Time ticked by, and Jin Shuai remained highly alert, but the prolonged tension and waiting eventually left him feeling exhausted. Gradually, his eyelids began to droop, and his consciousness began to fade. Finally, unable to resist the onslaught of drowsiness, he leaned against the wall and fell asleep…

The bustling city of Tokyo was vibrant and lively, but as night fell, a somber atmosphere settled inside a tavern. The commanders of the patrol and military garrisons sat upright, their faces grave as they watched the entrance. Soon after, their men brought in the three vice-leaders of the Green Dragon Gang, the Fish Dragon Gang, and the Worry-Free Cave.

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