Chapter 560

Everyone stared at the fallen little fang-pig, then at Liu Xun, frozen in place, eyes wide open.

In Liu Xun's hand still clutched the blood-stained dagger, his lips stained red.

"How is this possible?"

Liu Xun slowly turned around, crouched down, and swiftly examined the dead piglet.

As he checked, he muttered: "How is this possible? I can't detect anything—how could this be…"

He Gang roared: "Deputy Section Chief Duan, immediately gather the city's most skilled medical personnel! Liu Xun has been poisoned! Tell them this poison likely has lethal effects on Sovereign-level Yushoushi and their companion beasts—no corrosion, delayed onset of several minutes, nearly undetectable, with a faint stench imperceptible to ordinary people—have them bring their tools and come at once!"

He Gang described the symptoms in such detail solely to ensure the medical personnel were fully prepared.

Perhaps someone among them might recognize this poison!

Deputy Section Chief Duan, aware of the urgency, sprinted out.

He Gang grabbed Liu Xun and said: "Liu Xun, don't move, don't panic, stay calm—stay calm!"

Experienced Yushoushi all knew: a poisoned person should avoid sudden movement.

Otherwise, the toxin might rapidly spread through the bloodstream.

Liu Xun's current condition was extremely dangerous!

"Understood!"

Liu Xun quickly calmed himself and began pulling out various pungent remedies from his spatial pouch.

None of the Yushoushi present were skilled in antidotes.

He could only save himself!

Since he could not determine what poison he had ingested, Liu Xun relied on experience and sheer luck, swallowing a variety of remedies.

He Gang asked anxiously: "How is it?"

Liu Xun sat on the ground and shook his head: "Probably no use."

He Gang turned to Su Yang: "Major Su, do you have a solution?"

"No," Su Yang also shook his head. "I'm only sensitive to smells—I don't study poisons deeply."

Poison identification and antidotes are typically studied only by medical personnel.

Yushoushi prefer combat; few delve into such specialized fields unless they possess unique companion beasts or have a personal interest.

Otherwise, improving one's strength remains more reliable.

Liu Xun slumped against the wall, clutching his hair tightly, driving the blood-stained dagger into the floor.

He suddenly shouted: "General He Gang, remember to dismember that poisoner limb by limb!"

He Gang nodded solemnly: "I will."

Liu Xun gave Su Yang a complex look, then lost consciousness.

Su Yang's emotions were also complicated.

But this couldn't be blamed on him, could it?

He was innocent too!

Medical personnel arrived with various remedies and equipment—but they were too late.

Yet everyone knew: even if they had arrived on time, they likely couldn't have saved Liu Xun.

The poison administered was clearly meant for He Gang, the Sovereign-level Yushoushi.

Military security personnel fully sealed off the entire floor; all secretariat staff were detained.

He Gang immediately moved to a new office.

Zhou Wanshan asked: "My lord, who brought you that cup of tea?"

"Deputy Wang!"

"Where is Deputy Wang?"

"He went to find Bi Sheng—I had him dispatched for an urgent matter…" He Gang suddenly looked up at Zhou Wanshan and said, "Immediately find Deputy Wang—he may be going to see Captain Bi. If you can't locate him, search the entire city, arrest his family, and simultaneously send word to my family: Deputy Wang is compromised!"

After Zhou Wanshan left, He Gang thanked Su Yang: "Major Su, I owe you my life—without you, I might already be dead!"

He didn't believe the poison was meant to fail against him.

Since the enemy was willing to sacrifice a key spy just to poison him,

It was almost certain they were confident it would kill him.

"It's my duty," Su Yang replied modestly, then added, "I'm truly sorry about Lieutenant Liu."

"This isn't your fault—he was too impulsive!" He Gang didn't blame Su Yang. "I never expected Deputy Wang would turn traitor—I just don't know if he's a Shoushen Sect spy."

From the perspective of intelligence gathering, Deputy Wang was also a high-ranking official of the Western Military Department.

As He Gang's personal aide, he had access to intelligence that might exceed even that of ordinary High-ranking military command.

"I never paid attention to Deputy Wang—I can't be certain, but I suggest General He gather all high-ranking officials. We have grounds now, don't we?"

"Yes! We have grounds!"

Regardless, the military's plan had likely been leaked.

An emergency meeting was necessary.

Half an hour later, the military emergency meeting commenced.

Su Yang sat on the bench outside the meeting room, with no results.

That meant the senior spy transmitting intelligence to the Shoushen Sect was not among these high-ranking officials who entered the meeting room.

As the last high-ranking official entered, Su Yang shook his head to He Gang, and the Huiyishi Sect door closed.

At that moment, Zhou Wanshan returned.

"How is it?"

"We couldn't find Wang Qianming—his wife and son are still here," Zhou Wanshan said helplessly. "But they're probably useless—if he truly cared for his family, he wouldn't have fled alone."

Wang Qianming was the real name of Deputy Wang.

Su Yang asked, "Can you find him?"

Wang Qianming is very likely the high-level spy embedded in the Junbuda Sect.

The information in his mind would be of great help to Su Yang.

"We're looking!"

"You're too slow!" Su Yang shook his head and stood up from his chair. "Do you have a photo of Wang Qianming?"

"We have his work ID!"

"How strong is he?"

"Not strong at all—he's probably just a Golden Rank Beast Tamer!"

Su Yang took the work ID and walked out of the Junbuda Sect, arriving at an open field.

He immediately released Storm Eagle and showed it the work ID of Wang Qianming.

"Storm Eagle, split up. Search the sky for this man—if you find him, notify me!"

Storm Eagle nodded and flew straight into the high sky.

Su Yang then followed the scent left by Deputy Wang, leading Liu Mengyun, Zhou Wanshan, and Tao Sheng out through the Junbuda Sect gate.

All Su Yang could do now was capture Wang Qianming.

Wang Qianming knew Su Yang had access to his intelligence and was extremely careful about his scent.

He walked through filthy, stinking slums, passed through the vegetable market, and even rode a beast for part of the journey.

Yet he still could not escape Su Yang's tracking.

The time was too short—even the scent in the air had not yet been fully blown away.

Half an hour later, Su Yang and the others arrived before a dilapidated wooden house; the Rainbow Illusion Butterfly appeared on his back.

"Check if anyone's inside—if there is, take them all down!"

Spiritual energy spread out, and soon they heard footsteps.

Liu Mengyun and the others went on guard.

The broken door opened from within, and an elderly man with a hunched back stepped out with agile strides.

Su Yang smiled. "Wang Qianming? You've disguised yourself well!"

The old man's eyes were filled with despair!