books44 Chapter 403 How Many Strongmen Are Needed?
Chapter 403 How Many Strongmen Are Needed?
Yin Tengyingzi said decisively, "Tingnan, go back and come up with a solution with your superiors as soon as possible. Tell me what you need me to do."
“Aunt Xing, this is dangerous, almost treason. If it gets exposed, you'll have no way out.” Song Tingnan was conflicted.
"Hehehe... A way out? Retreat to a corner and die alone? Don't worry about me. They've decided I'm not one of them, and that my intentions must be different. I'll prove them wrong."
"Ting Nan, I'm happy to be able to help you. China is also my homeland." Yin Teng Yingzi wiped her eyes and continued, "If there's a chance, please take me back to China. I want to die in China, where he is."
"Aunt Xing!" Song Tingnan could no longer hold back and burst into tears, hugging Yin Tengyingzi.
Bing Lingxiao, who was on guard duty outside, was startled and knocked on the door. "Commander Ling, I'm fine." Hearing Song Tingnan's voice, Bing Lingxiao was relieved and was about to leave when the door opened. It was Yin Tengyingzi.
"Please come in, let's discuss this together. I'll draw a layout map of the Yin Teng family's residence for you, as well as a map showing the deployment of the guards." Bing Lingxiao was overjoyed; they had circled around several times but could only survey the outer perimeter of the guards.
Bing Lingxiao bowed deeply to Yin Tengyingzi: "Thank you, Ms. Yingzi. On behalf of our country, I promise you that we will definitely bring you back to our country." Although he was some distance away outside the door and did not intentionally eavesdrop, martial artists always have keen hearing, and he knew a little about Yin Tengyingzi's situation.
Eiko Yinteng's eyes filled with tears. Like him, the Chinese people have always valued loyalty and righteousness. "Thank you for your trust in me. It's easy to find the place where the Nine Tripods of the Nine Provinces are stored. I can lead the way. But how to transport them is a problem."
Bing Lingxiao also frowned. Indeed, the Nine Cauldrons of the Nine Provinces were a huge thing. It would take at least six martial artists like him to move them, and that would be without any interference. How to steal the beams and pillars and 'return the jade intact' was indeed a big problem.
They couldn't think of a good solution right away. Nan said, "Aunt Xing, you've been out for quite a while. Why don't you go back first? We'll discuss it and then come find you."
Eiko Into asked, "Where should we meet? I'm afraid this won't work."
“Aunt Xing, it’s inconvenient for you to come out. I’ve been following you all the way here, and I’ve noticed at least three groups of people watching you. Tonight, I’ll go to Yin Teng’s house to find you and also check out their situation and rehearse our routes.” Song Tingnan pointed to the layout diagram on the table.
Yin Teng Yingzi smiled and nodded, "Okay, okay! Master Qingling, I'll be waiting for you."
Song Tingnan, Bing Lingxiao, Dai Lao, and other team members rented a house outside. They were worried that the diplomatic embassy would be too crowded and leak information, and besides, the diplomatic embassy was too big a target, with people watching them even when they went inside.
With all the information gathered and Eiko Into involved, finding the Nine Tripods of Kyushu is not a problem. The difficulty lies in how to bring the Nine Tripods of Kyushu out of the country and then how to evade the Japanese authorities in transporting them back home.
Bing Lingxiao said, "Based on the weight of the Nine Cauldrons of the Nine Provinces, we would need six 'strongmen' to lift it out. We would also need two more to escort it or take over its journey."
"Eight people already? Our team is mostly made up of weak scholars, and you're the only one who counts as one of them. Are you one of your subordinates?" Old Dai asked Bing Lingxiao, who was in charge of everyone's safety and had a more comprehensive understanding of the situation.
"There are three of us, but we're still five people short."
“Commander Ling, count me in.” Song Tingnan raised his hand.
Bing Lingxiao glanced at her and nodded, "Okay, but we still need four more people."
"We're still short four people. Four people, Viya, can you negotiate with the diplomatic corps to borrow two people over?" Old Dai turned to ask Zhou Viya, who was in charge of contacting his people.
Zhou Weiya nodded and then shook her head. "Professor Dai, we have the people, but time is too tight, there's no time!"
"Yes, according to our agreement, we can only complete the switch tomorrow night and return it intact. Because after the banquet, once it's exposed to the public, the Nine Tripods of Kyushu will be transported to their museum. We must come up with a plan tonight, and Ting Nan and the others need to contact Yin Teng Yingzi." Old Dai's voice was low and deep, as if he wished he could become a superhero.