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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: A Single Lapse Amid Countless Precautions

Although he was transferred to the Second Layer.

But the shift change time every day was the same as on the First Layer.

As soon as it was time to change shifts and he saw night falling, Jiang Feng quickly left Zhenbei Prison.

About his own suspicions.

He didn't tell anyone.

Because it was just a guess.

He also kept silent about the matter of the fake Ge Huizhong, afraid that the news might leak, and the Red Lotus Sect might retaliate. Just the thought of being targeted by a group of rebels made Jiang Feng break into a cold sweat.

A group brave enough to oppose the Court and commit crimes all over the place should not be offended if possible.

Hurriedly leaving Zhenbei Prison.

On his way, Jiang Feng kept hoping that if a prison break were really to happen, it would be best if it happened tonight.

That way he could pass safely.

"Maybe I can send a message with an arrow, telling the Prison Army about my findings, so they can strengthen their defenses. Otherwise, there's even danger on the Second Layer if a prison break really occurs."

Jiang Feng calculated in his mind that this method would work. It would remain a secret, offend neither side, and give him an additional layer of protection.

"Jiang Feng, where are you rushing off to? You're not going to see that girl to tell her everything's settled, are you?"

While Jiang Feng was contemplating, Uncle Huo caught up to him.

Usually, the two would walk part of the way together.

Seeing Jiang Feng leave first today, and at such a quick pace, he called out from behind.

"The first time helping someone, I'm just afraid I didn't do it right."

Jiang Feng scratched his head and said.

"Seeing how earnest you look, the girl's probably satisfied. Alright, you go on home first, I'll head to Zhang Hu's for a drink."

Uncle Huo chuckled and then took another path.

Today, Zhang Hu had won quite a bit of money at the card table and was treating the squad leaders to a drink tonight.

"Alright then!"

Jiang Feng also turned and left.

But after only a few steps, Jiang Feng stopped.

Looking towards Uncle Huo's silhouette.

Remembering the last time he pretended to be unconscious and only Uncle Huo attended to him, Jiang Feng felt a bit sorry.

Although he had saved Uncle Huo's life last time, thinking of Uncle Huo on the First Layer, if he really encountered a Red Lotus Sect prison break, Uncle Huo would likely be in grave danger. He needed to think of a way to help him again.

After hesitating for a moment.

Jiang Feng caught up with Uncle Huo's steps.

Uncle Huo, carrying a wine gourd, arrived at Zhang Hu's courtyard door and just happened to meet two squad leaders.

"Old Huo, you brought a wine gourd. You're not planning to take a jug of wine back, are you?"

An old squad leader teased.

"Hehe, Zhang Hu won so much money, maybe he really will... thud!"

Uncle Huo's eyes lit up.

But before he could finish his sentence.

A stick flew over from a distance.

It struck him on the back of the head.

Knocking him out and causing him to fall flat on the ground.

"Who is it?"

"Who threw the stick?"

The squad leaders jumped in surprise, hurriedly looked around, trying to find any suspicious figures.

"What's going on?"

"Zhang Hu, Old Huo was ambushed and knocked out."

Zhang Hu, inside the courtyard, heard the commotion and ran out to see. A squad leader was pinching Old Huo's philtrum.

"Bastard, daring to ambush my man, don't let me catch you."

Zhang Hu's voice echoed nearby.

After knocking out Uncle Huo with a stick, Jiang Feng quickly used the Monkey Escape Technique to flee away.

He believed that one stick would keep Old Huo laying low at home for a few days.

Just in time, Old Huo was knocked out in front of several squad leaders. Even if the Court investigated later, Old Huo could avoid being implicated. If even then he got involved, Jiang Feng had no solutions left.

He returned to Chaoyang Alley.

After much thought, he decided to send a message with an arrow to remind the Prison Army. As for whether they'd believe it, Jiang Feng didn't care that much. He was doing it solely to add extra protection for himself.

But just then, in the alley, he again smelled that familiar fragrance of rouge and powder.

Jiang Feng's expression suddenly changed.

He was sure.

This fragrance was not the common kind on the market.

It was exactly the same as the one from the fake Ge Huizhong.

"You've been to my house, haven't you?"

A voice appeared behind Jiang Feng.

It was that fake Ge Huizhong.

When leaving Zhenbei Prison this morning, the fake Ge Huizhong also smelled that fragrance of rouge and powder on Jiang Feng. That scent was his carefully concocted blend, unavailable on the market.

Mainly to mask a special scent on himself.

He remembered that during the few days he lurked in Zhenbei Prison, he never had contact with Jiang Feng, so how could Jiang Feng have the fragrance he concocted?

The only possibility was that Jiang Feng had been to Ge Huizhong's room.

Because he had used it in Ge Huizhong's room.

The scent had lingered there.

For this reason, he immediately aborted all plans.

Ordered everyone to go into hiding.

And specifically returned to Ge Huizhong's courtyard to check, and found that his subordinates hadn't disposed of Ge Huizhong's body but just moved it behind the door.

At the same time, he saw signs that someone had been inside.

But what puzzled him was.

A whole day had passed.

No news of the Forbidden Army sealing off all major exits in Dragon Capital to hunt down the Red Lotus Traiters.

Could it be that although Jiang Feng had been to Ge Huizhong's house, he hadn't found his body?

Which led to the current situation.

"Hey... aren't you on night duty? Why are you here?"

Jiang Feng turned back, forcing a smile.

As he spoke.

He moved, using the Monkey Escape Technique, rapidly darting out of the alley, speeding away.

"As expected, kill him for me!"

The fake Ge Huizhong's face turned grim.

Originally holding a sliver of hope, seeing Jiang Feng suddenly run, he realized the situation had been exposed, igniting a murderous desire. From courtyards on either side of the alley, five or six shadowy figures emerged, swiftly pursuing Jiang Feng.

"How did it turn out like this, what did I do wrong?"

Jiang Feng was puzzled.

Why were these Red Lotus Traitors not breaking into the prison but instead waiting for him in the alley?

Although only one fake Ge Huizhong appeared just now.

At the very moment the other party appeared, Jiang Feng sensed numerous figures hidden around the alley, realizing what kind of people they were, Jiang Feng dared not even engage them.

Running was his only thought.

"This kid's really fast!"

"What kind of body technique is that?"

"His background must be extraordinary. We must catch him!"

The fake Ge Huizhong and five or six shadowy figures relentlessly pursued Jiang Feng.

There were six of them in total.

The weakest among them had the ability of the Seventh Grade Realm.

Among them, two had reached the Sixth Grade.

The fake Ge Huizhong himself even possessed Fifth Grade Blood Refining ability, which was the only reason he could dare to disguise himself and infiltrate Zhenbei Prison.

But what he hadn't expected was.

A seemingly ordinary little prison guard, his speed was surprisingly faster than his own.

And his Qi Blood strength seemed to be on par with a Middle Third Grade Martial Artist.

How could such a person be working as a mere little prison guard in Zhenbei Prison?

"Big brother, he knew there's something wrong with you, so why didn't he inform the Court to arrest you?"

A Sixth Grade Realm Martial Artist asked, confused.

"Fool, why would the Court need to personally arrest me? If I hadn't discovered the problem, tonight would've been walking into a trap."

The fake Ge Huizhong retorted angrily.

"Makes sense, this kid is really sneaky."

"You guys are idiots. Why didn't you dispose of the body? Didn't I instruct you?"

"Big brother, I was busy notifying the others and overlooked it."

"If that kid gets away, your whole family will die!"

The fake Ge Huizhong roared, wishing he could personally slay the subordinate beside him. Had it not been for this negligence of leaving Ge Huizhong's body, how would his plan have been exposed?

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