Chapter Seven, Living Spies, Dead Spies
The teacher once displayed an image of a single-character arrow, introduced its general principle, and then burned the image to ashes on the spot
"No need." Lu Linbei said firmly, slowly standing up as the panic began to fade and his thoughts returned to normal. "When he arrives, it is best not to contact anyone casually during this time. The organization might use us as bait, and the other side could do the same."
Although most of the assassin's face was obscured, his gaze— I remember it clearly— was one of extreme hatred, undoubtedly stemming from a personal vendetta. I am the target, and I am at least seventy percent, no, ninety percent certain.
There are traitors in the farm! Lu Yezhou became indignant again, Those police officers are not tight-lipped; it could very well be one of them who leaked the information
Just speak up, it's not a work report, what is there for us to hide from each other
You should rest for a while first
I... I do not know, in any case... it is possible that peace has already been broken, after all, spies who are killed are always classified as accidents, so the news will not delve deeply, and ordinary people remain completely unaware, even we are kept in the dark. Lu Yezhou tightly gripped the handle of the knife, he hated the feeling of being kept in the dark, especially when war may have already begun
Did you see that person
Lu Linbei pointed to a small pit on the wall
Having not yet seen Mei Qianchong in person, Lu Yezhou has already begun to exhibit a hint of despondency, "Whether or not to speak of him, I must ask, I must ask."
Without the need for words, the two individuals devised a plan through their exchanged glances
As Lu Linbei got up, Lu Yezhou also woke up. The first thing he did was look for a knife, grasping it in his hand and letting out a sigh, "I just had a nightmare... Did you find any clues?"
The lights on the street flicker intermittently, yet they remain lit throughout the night. The two individuals dare not sleep, nor do they wish to, and at the slightest sound, they rush to the door to stand guard.
Lu Linbei sat on the street for a while before he could stand up. His mind gradually returned to normal, and he realized that Lu Yezhou was not running away, but rather going after someone.
Lu Linbei remained silent
The news from the Cui family is quite well-informed. Lu Linbei did not know how to offer comfort.
Lu Yezhou suddenly jumped up, ran to the living room window, hid behind the curtains to look outside, and after observing for a while, gently closed the curtains.
He was busy until dawn, and when he took off his glasses, he saw Lu Yezhou sitting in a chair asleep, with the kitchen knife having fallen to the ground
Contact the swindler, suggested Lu Yezhou
There are two types of spies, one is alive, and the other is dead. Uncle San raised his two fingers of differing lengths to emphasize this point, but there were times when he found himself at a loss for words. After a long while, he lowered his hand, suddenly feeling disheartened, and without further explanation, he simply said: "Only by experiencing it will you understand"
No
Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps came from outside the door. The two individuals inside the room jumped up simultaneously, rushed to the doorway, and stood on either side of the door frame, ready for action
Pretending to assassinate two low-level spies to lure out the big fish from the upper echelons is also one of the tricks used in espionage
Lu Yezhou was exactly the opposite; at first, he was taken aback, but after falling to the ground, he reacted swiftly, pushing Lu Linbei aside, rolling over, and running away.
First, where is the attraction between us? Second, the fish has already taken the bait, why is there no one reeling it in, instead allowing the assassin to escape?
Two newly recruited spies, who have yet to clarify the nature of their mission, found themselves in a life-and-death crisis.
That person, that killer, is coming for me, so he only has one bullet, because he did not intend to kill you
Once midnight had passed, the noise on the streets disappeared, and the occasional sounds that emerged became even more jarring. Lu Linbei was fully focused on the information online, using his microcomputer to browse various major websites and forums, mostly just reading the titles, and sometimes looking at the first one or two paragraphs.
Lu Yezhou remained silent for a while, his expression changing repeatedly, before looking up and saying: "This is how the barber was killed"
Isn't it said that the barber is the only descendant of the Shao family
More than three months have passed since the incident of the heir to the planet being murdered, and it remains the most关注的焦点. There are so many articles that one person could not read them all in a lifetime; even just reading the titles constitutes a monumental task.
What else could it be? Lu Yezhou cannot afford to be anxious, "We are being used as bait!"
The incident involving the heir's murder has had a significant impact, and Xinglian has been exerting pressure on the Zhai Wang Xinglian Committee to swiftly identify the murderer and the mastermind behind it
Are there any informal descendants? I have not heard of this term
If you are assassinated for the same reason as the barber
No, it is widely speculated that it was carried out by some extremist organization
It is laughable; the barber is a citizen of our Zhai Wangxing, and he can inherit the planet. This is a great benefit for Zhai Wangxing. His murder must surely be a conspiracy from other planets. How could the Star Alliance have the audacity to exert pressure on Zhai Wangxing
If it weren't for your leap, I might have ... ...
Lu Linbei reacted more quickly, tackling Lu Yezhou. However, after falling to the ground, his mind went blank, unable to recall what to do next. All the training he had undergone seemed to hide away, with not a single piece willing to step forward to assist.
No
What should I thank you for
He remained in place, searching for clues everywhere, occasionally attracting the surprised gazes of passersby.
This time they overreacted, as the footsteps outside clearly belonged to other residents on the same floor
The sound of footsteps passed by the door and faded away, yet the two did not let down their guard and continued to listen. They had learned similar tactics: pretending to pass by to gain the other party's trust, and then quietly returning to launch a surprise attack
Lu Linbei asked: "Have you ever considered why the Cui family would send an external spy to lure the con artist? Why did the con artist feel compelled to kill her? And why is the Cui family so eager for revenge? After all, these two families have maintained peace for many years"
Ah! Lu Yezhou howled twice, "What on earth is going on? I'm about to go crazy. If that old con artist comes again, I must get to the bottom of this."
Lu Linbei nodded slightly. Although there has never been any news mentioning the weapon used in the assassination, some details that have been revealed indicate that the barber's wound closely resembles that caused by a crossbow bolt.
Lu Yezhou could not answer, "The old trickster knows the details, I ... ... next time he comes, I will definitely ask for clarification.
This makes it more like a dagger, with somewhat greater power
There are no outsiders in the room, nor is there any change; they still check everything again and lock the door securely
The streetlight was dim, and Lu Yezhou reached out to touch it for a while, recalling the lessons taught by the teacher, and frowned as he said: "This is ... ... "
Lu Yezhou sat heavily on the sofa, looking dejected, "Was that really a one-word arrow?"
But we haven't even entered the industry! Lu Yezhou said with some anger, I have been thinking about the scene at that time
He actually did not fire a second shot
Do not rush, first clarify what is going on
Lu Yezhou complained for a long time before finally quieting down
Lu Yezhou felt no drowsiness, "Do you think a con artist would tell the truth?"
The barber is the only legitimate descendant of the Shao family
You are right, perhaps we are just rather unfortunate, having just joined the organization and encountering such an incident... If you were to be killed, what kind of accident would it be classified as
Lu Linbei continued to browse information, categorizing potentially useful articles into several major categories, storing them in a separate folder; this is one of his areas of expertise
The situation is very complex, and there is too little relevant information. I have not quite figured it out either. There are many conspiracy theories online, each presented with great confidence. Some have even speculated about espionage weapons, but the conclusions are truly bizarre.
What are you thinking about
Starry orphans may possess the right of inheritance from their blood relatives
Lu Yezhou searched the kitchen and found a vegetable knife that had not been used for an unknown period, always kept within reach
Then I am from the Shao family
What does it mean
Online reports indicate that Starlink is still searching for new planetary heirs
Has the perpetrator not been apprehended yet
Lu Linbei nodded slightly
"The organization behind Miss Yuan has come to seek revenge." Lu Yezhou spoke these words without anger, fear, or excitement, devoid of emotion, as if completely indifferent, yet also as if numbed by fear
Assassinate two individuals with a single bullet
Lu Linbei felt that this was not a solution, "I need to look up some information, at least to understand why we have become assassination targets, which must be related to our identities"
Why? Why? Why... ...
In our line of work, it is inevitable to encounter such situations. If it were you, you would also protect me
The two did not speak again, walking back to their residence, one in front of the other, and as they entered the building and ascended the stairs, each step was filled with vigilance
I think so
It may be because he has only one bullet
Students are not allowed to handle real weapons, as the vast majority of them have no need for them at all
They have learned some techniques of unarmed combat. Lu Linbei's performance is quite poor, while Lu Yezhou is somewhat better. Therefore, Lu Linbei will go first to attract the enemy's attention, followed by Lu Yezhou launching a heavy strike.
Lu Linbei had been unconsciously staring at Lu Yezhou. At this moment, he slightly shifted his gaze and smiled, saying, "I was thinking... perhaps I am overthinking, but I do have a bold idea."
What happens next
After a long time, both individuals let out a sigh of relief and slowly sat down on the floor
At the very moment they fell to the ground, someone hurriedly passed by them
Lu Yezhou sat down on the sofa and asked, "Do we really not need to contact the con artist?"
This has nothing to do with us
What comes next?
The Star Alliance is set to hold a council meeting next month, and rumors suggest that the inheritance law will be amended
If you were just killed on the street, it would definitely make the news. Your wounds would be consistent with those of the heir to the planet, and the location of the stabbing would be nearby. It is likely that some sensitive reporters would connect the two incidents, which would no longer be considered an accident
A knocking sound came from outside, causing Lu Yezhou to fall off the chair in fright
"No, he won't." Lu Linbei was very certain about this, "He won't say anything at all."
After more than ten minutes, Lu Yezhou returned, panting. "I couldn't catch up; he runs too fast. Did you find anything?"
The two individuals did not turn on the lights, and the curtains blocked most of the streetlights.
The types of weapons used by spies are diverse, among which one that is particularly popular is said to be an arrow, but in fact, it is a gun. It is a cylindrical tube made of special materials, containing almost no metal, with lengths ranging from 7 to 15 centimeters, and equipped with one to three bullets. The user holds it in hand and presses the shooting switch at the tail end with the little finger
Are you sure
I saw him, but it was of no use. He was dressed in the attire typical of street kids, bundled up tightly, making it difficult to see his features. However, judging by the way he ran, he should be an adult in his twenties or thirties
The effective range of the weapon does not exceed 10 meters. Its advantages include ease of manufacture, portability, and concealment. It requires minimal movement during shooting, produces almost no sound, and the ammunition is mixed with chemical agents that can cause the victim to bleed profusely
Go ahead, that is your strong suit, I will guard the door
You are right. Lu Yezhou appeared weak and listless; his physical strength had long since recovered, but his emotions had not.
Lu Yezhou put down the knife and rubbed his face fiercely for a while, "I am going to become the dead spy that my third uncle mentioned, and die in a completely inexplicable manner. What kind of look is that?"
As the gatekeeper, Lu Yezhou patrols the area every few minutes, leaving no stone unturned.
The room remained dimly lit, and Lu Yezhou moved a dining chair to the doorway, sitting still, and said: "I haven't thanked you yet"
It has no relation to the Meng family or the Cui family
Lu Linbei felt dizzy and had to stop to rest for a while