Chapter 131: You Dare to Deceive Me?

The girl in white finished speaking, then hurriedly slipped into the crowd and soon vanished.

Yun Mengrou didn't pay much attention, grabbed Jiang Feng's arm, and pointed at the steaming stir‑fried noodle stall ahead.

"Jiang Feng, look at that stir‑fried noodle shop! It smells so good; shall we try it? Last time we were busy preparing for the performance and didn't have time to eat this!"

Jiang Feng nodded, but his gaze lingered for a few seconds toward the direction where the girl disappeared.

The girl's steps seemed frantic, yet each foot landed in the gaps of the crowd, avoiding anyone who might block her—clearly done on purpose.

As graceful as a startled swan, as supple as a swimming dragon.

This girl is no ordinary person!

He suppressed his doubts and followed Yun Mengrou to the stir‑fried noodle stall.

"Owner, two servings of beef stir‑fried noodles, less spicy."

"Alright! One moment!"

The owner replied, and the rice noodles in the iron wok began to stir‑fry, the aroma instantly intensifying.

Yun Mengrou fished out her beige pouch, intending to pay first.

But after feeling around the pouch for a while, her complexion gradually changed.

"My wallet... is missing!"

"It still had my ID and bank card inside! How could it disappear? It was there when we were browsing the accessory stalls earlier..."

Jiang Feng's heart sank as he instantly recalled the moment the girl had collided with them.

At the time, he only felt her movements were a bit deliberate, but hadn't seen exactly what she did.

After all, with his perception, an ordinary thief's actions couldn't escape his sight.

Yet that girl managed to steal the wallet right under his eyes without leaving a single flaw.

That skill is definitely top‑tier!

"Don't rush."

Jiang Feng soothed, "It was probably that girl who bumped into you who stole it."

"Was it her?"

Yun Mengrou was stunned.

"She looks so delicate; how could she be a thief..."

Yun Mengrou wasn't worried about the cash; the missing ID was the real hassle.

"One cannot judge a person by appearance."

Jiang Feng shook his head and voiced his earlier suspicion again.

"Moreover, she carried a faint scent of blood; she didn't seem like an ordinary thief, more like... being hunted?"

Considering that possibility, Jiang Feng suddenly furrowed his brows.

He keenly sensed many unfamiliar auras in the night market.

The crucial point was that these auras were heavy, clearly belonging to a group of martial artists.

They were like a vast net, silently encircling the entire night market.

Even among them was the aura of a Grandmaster.

"This place isn't safe. After we finish the noodles, I'll escort you back to the hotel."

Jiang Feng didn't know whether the group's appearance was linked to the girl who just stole.

Nevertheless, Jiang Feng didn't want trouble; he just wanted to get Yun Mengrou home safely.

Although Yun Mengrou didn't notice anything amiss, she still trusted Jiang Feng.

So she nodded, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."

The two hurriedly finished the fried rice, and Jiang Feng took Yun Mengrou back to the hotel.

At the hotel, Anna had been waiting at the entrance early.

Seeing Yun Mengrou return so early, she was a bit puzzled.

She said nothing more, respectfully called out "Mr. Jiang," and left with Yun Mengrou.

Yun Mengrou still wanted to chat, but Jiang Feng mumbled a few words and returned to the night market.

He wasn't trying to help the wallet‑stealing girl; he wanted to uncover the origins of those martial artists and the Grandmaster.

Mobilizing so many martial artists, even a Grandmaster, can't be an ordinary faction; there's likely something complicated behind this.

At that moment, in the operation room of the patrol camp, Lu Xiao was holding a freshly received report, his expression solemn as he looked at everyone.

"Latest intel: the group hunting Ling Zhaixing is now at City West Night Market. The tip says Ling Zhaixing is likely there too, and she may be carrying a Tiger Talisman."

She paused, scanned the surroundings, and said very seriously.

"We set out immediately, disguise ourselves as tourists, secretly encircle the night market, first gauge the opponent's situation, and avoid alerting them. Remember, the mission comes first; no one may delay it over personal grudges!"

Duan Fei stood up, rubbing his fists together, looking very eager.

"Finally a lead! This time we must capture Ling Zhaixing and retrieve the Tiger Talisman!"

Ten minutes later, six members of the Dragon Group dispersed into the night market.

Each wore ordinary casual clothes, indistinguishable from night‑market visitors, yet unnoticed they seized control of several main entrances.

Shao Jinpeng, upon reaching a kebab stall, spotted a familiar figure.

"That kid, isn't he Jiang Feng's guy?"

He instantly flared with anger and hurried over.

"Jiang Feng, what are you doing here?"

After speaking, he looked around, didn't see Yun Mengrou, and immediately laughed.

"Mengrou? Weren't you two supposed to spend some time together? What, did she go back?"

He just knew that someone like Jiang Feng, who has no background, could never win Yun Mengrou's favor?

And he even said we should have some two‑person time?

How long was that? The two of them already split up.

And in a place like this, how could Mengrou possibly come?

Jiang Feng turned his head, saw Shao Jinpeng, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.

How come this guy is also here?

But Jiang Feng was too lazy to bother with him.

Seeing the other dare to ignore him, Shao Jinpeng snapped, grabbing Jiang Feng's collar in one hand.

"I damn ask you, where's Mengrou?"

"Shao Jinpeng!"

Lu Xiao, standing behind, saw Shao Jinpeng actually arguing with someone, and immediately walked over, scolding loudly.

"What are you doing? Don't forget your mission!"

"Team Leader, he's the guy who tried to snatch Mengrou from me… I'm just worried about what he'll do to Mengrou."

Seeing Lu Xiao get angry, a trace of fear flashed across Shao Jinpeng's face.

Regardless of status or strength, he is far inferior to Lu Xiao.

Or rather, among the whole Kyoto's younger generation, there is none who isn't afraid of Lu Xiao.

Hearing Shao Jinpeng's words, Lu Xiao's gaze also fell on Jiang Feng.

To be honest, at first glance, they only thought this Jiang Feng looked pretty decent… No wonder even the Yun family's girl was attracted.

But after all, the Yun family and the Lu family are fairly close.

So Lu Xiao smiled gently, "Hello, Mr. Jiang, I'm also good friends with Mengrou, do you know where Mengrou is?"

Lu Xiao's attitude was much better than Shao Jinpeng's.

Jiang Feng wasn't an unreasonable person either; he immediately replied, "Just now Mengrou's belongings were stolen here, I feared she wasn't safe staying here, so I already sent her back to the hotel."

Hearing this, Shao Jinpeng finally nodded in satisfaction.

"I'll give you credit for finally knowing what's right! If you dare to drag Mengrou into any strange deeds, I guarantee you won't see tomorrow's sun!"

"Enough!"

Lu Xiao glared at Shao Jinpeng, then smiled at Jiang Feng.

"Since that's the case, thank you, Mr. Jiang, for looking after Mengrou. We have other business, so we'll leave first!"

The two immediately prepared to leave, but at that moment, Shao Jinpeng's corner of eye caught a nearby intersection.

A figure dressed in a light pink dress was slowly walking over—who could it be if not Yun Mengrou?

"Jiang Feng! You actually dared to deceive me!"