AWB Chapter 208 Dedicated Keqing
Chapter 208 Dedicated Keqing
Xinyang waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Linghua and I were originally here to eat some melons, but we accidentally overheard their conversation. Curiosity got the better of us, so we quietly followed them all the way here. Just now, we saw that guy trying to harm you, and we couldn't just stand by and do nothing, so we rescued you."
Keqing nodded slightly, her expression solemn, and replied, "I've been working here for over a month now. This winter has been exceptionally cold, and the General Affairs Department is considering providing subsidies to the miners in the Stratum Chasm. However, the exact amount is difficult to determine, as so many factors must be considered. In desperation, I decided to personally work among the miners and experience their lives for two months, so I can make more informed decisions."
"During this time, I also reported a shady boss. I thought it was just a small, ordinary case, but who could have imagined that there was such a huge and complicated conspiracy behind it. Speaking of which, if you hadn't shown up just now, given the situation just now, I would have definitely executed that guy on the spot. But that would have alerted the enemy."
欣阳轻轻活动了一下手腕，发出咔咔的声响，眼神中透露出一丝决然：“我早就想好好收拾他一顿了，那副丑恶的嘴脸，每次看到都让人心里直冒火。不过呢，眼下来看，他暂时还有那么点儿利用价值，等这件事解决了，我要先揍他一顿，再交给总务司。”
Keqing's expression grew increasingly serious, and her speech unconsciously quickened. "There's no point in saying more. This place is far too dangerous right now. That guy's eyes flickered just now, and I think he might have guessed my identity. Could you two go and find the Thousand Rocks Army for help? We're in desperate need of reinforcements. More hands means a better chance of victory."
Xinyang shook his head helplessly and sighed deeply: "I'm afraid this won't work."
Keqing asked, her face full of confusion. "Why? As long as I make it clear that this is my intention, the Thousand Rocks Army won't ignore my request. As the Jade Star of the Seven Stars of Liyue, I have some prestige."
Linghua quickly stepped forward and explained in a soft but clear voice, "You don't know, but when we were eavesdropping on their conversation just now, we accidentally learned that they have planted an insider within the Qianyan Army. This is like a cancer hidden in the dark, silently corroding. That's why we are worried. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid we will only alert the enemy..."
Upon hearing this, Keqing's brows furrowed tightly together, her expression darkening as if shrouded in a thick haze. "How could such a thing happen? This is a serious problem. If we can't gather the Thousand Rocks Army in time, it will be extremely difficult for us to stop their plot with just the few of us."
Xin Yang's expression was equally grave, his eyes filled with deep worry. "If that were all, it would be easy. Just a few clowns, I can handle them all by myself. What worries me more is that they've ruthlessly kidnapped a few Monds. This matter requires urgent action, and we can't rush it, or the hostages might be in danger. Also, that device in the cave looks incredibly strange, with flickering lights that are hard to fathom. I wonder what they're tinkering with, but it must be the core of the conspiracy."
Linghua nodded in agreement, "That's right, Keqing. The current situation is truly thorny. If we rashly go looking for the Thousand Rocks Army, and word leaks out to the spies, they might accelerate their plot, or even destroy the evidence and relocate the hostages. By then, we'd be truly trapped."
Keqing clenched her fists in anger, veins bulging on the backs of her hands. She gritted her teeth and said, "Damn it! I never thought they were so insidious and cunning, planting spies within the Thousand Rocks Army, kidnapping people from other countries, and plotting with that bizarre device. This is simply unbearable! They will pay a heavy price this time! I swear, I will root out their conspiracy, expose the truth, and restore peace to everyone."
Xin Yang pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I think we can start with the miner leader. From what he just said, it seems he's in charge of contacting the insider. As for the hostages, Chayevich asked him to arrange for the capture of the Monds. It seems that if we can get some clues out of him, we might be able to find a breakthrough."
Keqing's eyes lit up. "Great idea! Let's split up. You two go find the miner leader, and I'll stay here to keep a close eye on Chayevich and see what other tricks he can come up with. We must stay in close contact and keep each other informed of any developments."
Xin Yang nodded seriously, patting his chest. "Alright, but be extremely careful facing Chayevich alone. He's no good. He might have hidden helpers around him, possibly soldiers of the Winter Fools. If you encounter danger, don't hesitate to escape and rejoin us immediately. Your safety is paramount, so don't act rashly."
Keqing smiled confidently, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. If you find anything from the miners' leader, please report it to me as soon as possible."
"That's it, be careful."
After saying that, Xinyang and Linghua hurriedly chased in the direction the miners' leader left.
Soon, the two arrived near a relatively secluded mining hut.
Xin Yang felt carefully and said, "There are many people in this room. This should be where they are holding the hostages. Let's be careful."
Xinyang and Linghua slowed down their pace and approached cautiously, using the surrounding ore piles and debris as cover to hide their figures.
Xin Yang lowered his voice and said to Ling Hua, "Two people are still too conspicuous. I'll go up and check out the situation first. You wait for my news."
Linghua nodded slightly to show her agreement.
Xinyang crouched down, quietly approached the window of the hut, and peeked in through the crack. He saw several burly men sitting together drinking. In the corner, several Mond men were huddled together, tied up with ropes, their eyes filled with fear and exhaustion.
The leader of the miners was fiddling with some documents on the table nearby, seemingly planning his next move.
After observing for a moment, Xinyang was about to find an opportunity to sneak in when a large man suddenly stood up and walked towards the door, as if to inspect the area. Xinyang quickly hid behind a nearby pile of ore and simultaneously activated the wind element to create a strong gust of wind.
The big man walked to the door and shivered in the wind. He looked around and found nothing unusual, so he turned around and went back into the house.
Xinyang breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself: With just a few people like these, they are definitely not my match, but the difficulty lies in how to capture everyone while ensuring the safety of the hostages.
Xinyang walked around the house and found that the windows of this room were nailed shut from the outside. It should not be difficult to open them, so he should be able to use them.
Xinyang returned to Linghua and whispered, "There are not many guards in the house. There is a window at the back of the house. I will make some noise outside to lure them out of the house. You can take the opportunity to pry open the window and jump in to rescue the hostages. Prioritize your own safety." Linghua nodded to show that she understood.
So Xinyang picked up a stone and threw it to the other side of the house. The stone hit the ground with a sound, and the big men in the house heard the movement and immediately became alert.
Xin Yang shouted provocatively from outside, "Is there anyone breathing in there? Get out now, you must give me an explanation today."
The miners' leader shouted, "Go and see what's going on!" Two big men picked up their weapons and ran towards the direction of the sound.
Linghua took the opportunity to go around to the back of the house, summoned the Mist-cutting Echo, and gently waved the wooden board on the window, and it fell down.
The two men who had run out of the house didn't even have time to see who was standing before them. They only felt a flash of cold light before their eyes, and then a chill on their necks. Two huge heads rolled to the ground...