Years turn into wind

Chapter 151 Suspicious clouds abound

Ling Xiaotian rushed to the warehouse without stopping, followed by several elite guards. He knew that the enemy would not resort to a small-scale attack this time, otherwise they would never risk infiltrating the military supply center.

When they arrived at the scene, the warehouse was already heavily surrounded by soldiers. Several soldiers on night watch knelt down with shame on their faces and reported, "General, we're so sorry! We were incompetent and allowed the criminals to sneak in during the chaos!"

Ling Xiaotian asked coldly, "How many people have you spotted? What's your target?"

One of the guards replied, "We saw two people, but they are very familiar with the terrain and acted quickly. Our target is currently unknown, but there are signs that the door of one of the supply warehouses has been pried open."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes turned cold and he walked straight towards the warehouse.

Crisis emerges

The supplies in the warehouse were neatly arranged, seemingly in good condition, but Ling Xiaotian spotted something wrong immediately. He looked down at the floor and noticed some tiny traces of dust.

"This place has been moved." He pointed to several wooden boxes against the wall, his voice as piercing as the cold wind, "Open it and take a look."

The guards quickly stepped forward and pried open the lid of the box. Inside was a batch of powdered medicine, the suspicious supplies seized from the front lines a few days ago.

"They're really after these," Ling Xiaotian frowned. "The enemy is well aware of their value, which proves our previous hypothesis—these medicinal powders are important chess pieces for the enemy."

At this moment, a trusted staff officer hurried over and whispered, "Marshal, we just caught a suspicious spy wandering around the warehouse. This is what we found on him."

Ling Xiaotian took the note, glanced at it, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Oh, they've come to us on their own initiative." He handed the note to the adjutant beside him. "Immediately hand over the contact code in this secret letter to the intelligence department and assign more personnel to secretly monitor them. Since they dare to make a move, we will set a trap for them to fall into."

Warmth in the Palace

Meanwhile, Cheng Yuwei was waiting for Ling Xiaotian's return at the mansion. Her heart was restless, worried about Ling Xiaotian's safety and the dangers behind the medicinal powder.

"Miss Yuwei, the commander-in-chief has instructed us to stay here, so you don't have to worry." A maid said softly, holding a cup of hot tea.

Cheng Yuwei nodded and forced a smile: "I know."

As she lifted her teacup, she suddenly recalled Ling Xiaotian's expression before he left. The reluctance and subtle worry in his eyes stirred a wave of emotion. This man, seemingly cold and ruthless, always revealed a soft side in her presence. It was this contrast that made her irresistibly drawn to him.

Just then, she heard familiar footsteps outside the door. She looked up and saw it was Ling Xiaotian.

"You're back!" Cheng Yuwei stepped forward quickly, her voice full of concern. "How's the situation?"

Ling Xiaotian took off his coat and gently hugged her: "The problem is half solved, but the enemy has not yet appeared. This is just a test, but I suspect there will be bigger moves later."

Cheng Yuwei leaned in his arms and said in a deep voice, "If you need my help, please let me know. The ingredients of those medicinal powders are too complicated, and there may be problems that I haven't discovered."

Ling Xiaotian looked down at her, his eyes gentle but firm. "I feel at ease with you here. But from now on, you must be more careful. They won't miss any opportunity to threaten me."

Cheng Yuwei nodded: "I understand."

Dark Game Started

A few days later, Ling Xiaotian's counterattack finally made initial progress. Using clues provided by the captured spy, the intelligence department disguised themselves as enemy liaisons and contacted the spy forces hidden in the city.

"The transaction will take place tomorrow night in the abandoned theater in the east of the city." A guard in charge of ambush reported.

Ling Xiaotian sneered, "Very good, this time I will personally lead people to deal with these rats."

After hearing the news, Cheng Yuwei asked worriedly, "What are you going to do?"

"This time, I will use a dispersal tactic to lure the enemy into an encirclement," Ling Xiaotian explained. "But don't worry, I've made all the necessary preparations."

Cheng Yuwei was silent for a moment, then suddenly pulled out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and handed it to him: "This is the powder I prepared. It can temporarily incapacitate the enemy when necessary, but you must be careful with the dosage and don't hurt yourself."

Ling Xiaotian took the porcelain bottle, a smile on his face: "Are you protecting me again?"

"You may be a handsome man, but in my eyes, you are just a man who needs someone to care for you." Cheng Yuwei looked up at him, her eyes full of seriousness. "You must remember that no matter what happens, I am still waiting for you."

Ling Xiaotian felt warm at heart when he heard this, and he gently held her in his arms: "Yuwei, as long as you are here, I will be fearless."

Action is imminent

On the night of the operation, Ling Xiaotian led his elite troops to an ambush around the abandoned theater. They were in a state of alert, waiting for the enemy to appear.

At midnight, a group of men in black quietly entered the theater, carrying wooden boxes of various sizes, obviously intending to conduct a transaction.

"The target has appeared." The adjutant reported in a low voice.

Ling Xiaotian smiled coldly: "Everyone listen up, move!"

At his command, soldiers rushed out from all directions and surrounded the men in black. After a brief but fierce battle, the enemy was completely subdued.

"Who is the leader?" Ling Xiaotian asked, staring at the men in black kneeling on the ground.

One of them gritted his teeth in silence, but Ling Xiaotian's majesty made him tremble. Finally, Ling Xiaotian sneered, "Since you won't speak, then wait for me to taste my methods."

Crisis temporarily resolved

After returning to the Marshal's Mansion, Ling Xiaotian shared the day's results with Cheng Yuwei: "The enemy tried to transport another batch of medicinal powder, but there are deeper forces behind them. This time we can only be considered to have cut off a tentacle."

Cheng Yuwei nodded: "I will speed up the research progress. There must be secrets behind these medicinal powders that we don't know about."

Ling Xiaotian gently held her hand: "Don't let yourself get too tired, you still have me."

Cheng Yuwei looked up at him with a gentle gaze: "We are partners, don't take everything on yourself."

At this moment, the flickering fire in the darkness was temporarily extinguished, but the warmth that belonged to them flowed in each other's hearts.