#386 - Chapter 386 Black Ear's Web
Beneath the moonlight, Cheng Feng's mansion resembled an impregnable fortress,
yet outside the mansion, the atmosphere was turbulent and unpredictable.
Cheng Feng sat calmly in his study, his expression serene, as if the clamor and disturbances outside could not affect him in the slightest.
In his heart, only those who survived after the war ended had the right to express their opinions on the current situation.
Unfortunately, very few people knew that the Red Lotus Sect army was about to arrive,
and Cheng Feng had already firmly grasped the initiative of this news in his hands.
In an inconspicuous corner outside the mansion, shadows flickered, all of them members of the Hongmen's Black Ears.
After experiencing cruel selection, they were transferred to the outside of Cheng's mansion to become Cheng Feng's outermost layer of secret guards.
Under the hazy moonlight, the eyes that followed Lin Xiong's carriage and horses and lurked in the dark were all eliminated one by one by the Black Ears' secret guards.
In the shadows, a figure clad in black covered the scout's mouth with one hand,
then, ignoring the scout's resistance, the blade in his hand was entwined with bloody aura, his eyes indifferent and ruthless, his movements clean and swift.
Before slitting the throat, he wrapped the other party's robe around his neck,
blood gushing out continuously, without splashing.
Illuminated by the moonlight, this person was none other than He Wu, whom Cheng Feng had arranged to train in Hongmen.
This former foot soldier who charged into battle on the battlefield to resist the Southern barbarians had now become the "Black Ear" arranged by Hongmen outside Cheng Feng's mansion.
His past was also full of ups and downs.
He escaped death from the smoke of the battlefield and became a refugee with his mother.
Eventually, he was taken in by Cheng Feng and became a servant in the mansion.
He Wu never forgot his origins, nor did he slack off because of the temporary stability.
He seized the opportunity given by Cheng Feng and resolutely plunged into the assessment and training of Hongmen disciples, relying on his perseverance and outstanding skills to forge ahead.
Once, he was only slightly stronger than ordinary people who only knew some basic martial arts,
but he was not satisfied. Instead, in the cruel three-month assessment of Hongmen,
he strived to be the first in everything, winning the first place among Cheng's mansion's servants.
It should be known that Cheng Feng was originally preparing to cultivate a group of martial arts experts,
to protect the mansion. Naturally, Cheng Feng had high hopes for this group of guards and servants.
Resources, training, and procedures were all in place,
what was lacking was only allowing the real gold to shine.
Cheng Feng's appreciation for He Wu stemmed not only from his skills and past performance but also from his unyielding spirit and calm temperament.
Therefore, Cheng Feng had been secretly paying attention to He Wu, hoping that he could have even more outstanding performance.
He Wu's outstanding performance made Cheng Feng nod repeatedly. However, He Wu made a request to Cheng Feng: "Master, I want to go to Black Ears."
Cheng Feng asked curiously: "Oh? There are still vacancies for reserve high-level positions in Hongmen,
don't you want to be a glamorous Hongmen expert and bring glory to your ancestors?"
At that time, He Wu was only at the Skin Refinement Realm, but he said to Cheng Feng with a serious face: "Master, He Wu was taken in by you when he was down and out, and he should repay your kindness.
But the position of Hongmen's high-level is not He Wu's pursuit.
For the sake of the master's safety, He Wu wants to go to Black Ears, fight on the front line, gather intelligence,
and do something meaningful for Hongmen and for the master. Being a high-level is not what Wu desires."
Cheng Feng stared at He Wu, his heart filled with emotion.
The young man's firm gaze moved him,
looking at He Wu's expression, he knew that his words were all from the heart.
Moreover, this vision and mind had to be admired.
With such a servant, how could Cheng Feng not grant his wish?
"He Wu, I am very pleased with your intention. But the road of Black Ears is fraught with danger, you must consider it carefully," Cheng Feng said solemnly.
He Wu straightened his back and cupped his hands: "Master, He Wu has already made up his mind, I will not hesitate to die!"
Cheng Feng nodded slightly, a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, then go.
But remember, be careful in everything, only by keeping your life can you better repay your kindness and do things."
He Wu responded heavily, and thus embarked on the road of Black Ears.
The road of intelligence, seeking stability in stability.
In Black Ears, He Wu quickly emerged with his own skills and ruthlessness.
He obtained one important piece of information after another, secretly resolving many potential crises for Cheng Feng and Hongmen.
However, He Wu's outstanding performance also attracted the attention of enemy forces.
They sent assassins, trying to eliminate He Wu, this thorn in their side.
During a dangerous intelligence gathering mission, He Wu was ambushed by the enemy.
The other party had many people and were all experts. He Wu was surrounded and suffered many injuries, but he never gave up.
Just when He Wu's strength was gradually failing, Cheng Feng led Hongmen experts and arrived in time.
"He Wu, I will definitely not let anything happen to you today!" Cheng Feng roared, and launched a fierce battle with the enemy.
In the end, the enemy was repelled and He Wu was rescued.
He Wu looked at Cheng Feng, tears flashing in his eyes: "Master, He Wu is incompetent, and has put you in danger."
Cheng Feng patted him on the shoulder: "What nonsense are you talking about, you have done a great job, you are my pride, Cheng Feng!"
After this battle, the friendship between He Wu and Cheng Feng became even deeper,
and He Wu's position in Black Ears became more stable, and he made more outstanding achievements for Cheng Feng and Hongmen.
Even after Cheng Feng retired, He Wu's loyalty to Cheng Feng never diminished,
preparing to withdraw from Hongmen and just be an ordinary servant in Cheng's mansion.
Fortunately, Cheng Feng privately came forward to explain, which made He Wu give up this idea.
And now, He Wu is not only a secret guard protecting Cheng's mansion, but also takes into account the collection of news from Black Ears around Cheng's mansion. He holds several positions and has great responsibilities.
Cheng Feng actually wanted to say that he had eight hundred, Cheng Yi, and robot dogs, so there was no need to arrange so many people for these night jobs.
But he was strongly stopped by Wang Hu and others.
The current Hongmen, without anyone, cannot be without Cheng Feng.
Cheng Feng had to accept this kindness, and he was very satisfied with this test in his heart.
As a person behind the scenes, controlling the overall situation is the most critical.
Those who dare to leave their organization after they leave must not be kept.
Seeing that these subordinates were so sensible, Cheng Feng naturally went with the flow.
And the development of Black Ears is naturally the top priority in Hongmen affairs.
Cheng Feng looked at it from the perspective of a newcomer,
naturally knowing the importance of intelligence.
Unfortunately, the world of the aristocratic families and ordinary people of the Great Zhou Dynasty is too far apart.
Cheng Feng can only get some ordinary living materials.
But even these, still allowed the development of Black Ears to spread throughout Wofeng Prefecture,
one prefecture has four prefectures.
Lianshan Prefecture, Blackwood Prefecture, Qingyun Prefecture, and Hongyu Prefecture all have Hongmen's eyes.
One prefecture has four counties, and sixteen county towns all have Hongmen's disciples.
Open and secret,
hidden identity, public identity,
are all playing a basic and important role.
That is intelligence work.
This is also what Cheng Feng values.
