nycdaug Chapter 63 Tracking and Anti-tracking
Chapter 63 Tracking and Anti-tracking
After Scarface left, Ding Yi slowly emerged from the alley not far away.
Then, he walked slowly in the direction the scarred man had just come from, stopping from time to time to look at the stalls on both sides of the street, just like a passerby strolling through the streets.
And so, the two of them walked one after the other through Ma Liu Fang and arrived at a large mansion in Xuan Wu Fang.
Before entering the courtyard, Scarface nervously glanced around before stepping forward and knocking on the door.
Immediately afterwards, the gate to the courtyard was opened. Scarface said a few words to the person who opened the gate and then stepped into the courtyard. A head wearing a felt hat quickly peeked out from behind the open gate, looked around, and then quickly withdrew, closing the gate behind him.
Ding Yi, standing under a tree in the distance, watched this scene and his eyes narrowed slightly.
Clearly, the scarred man went to see the real higher-ups of the Black Dragon Gang because of what he said.
Although he didn't know what Scarface was saying in the courtyard, Ding Yi knew that even if there were fragments of the idol, the Black Dragon Gang wouldn't hide him in a courtyard like this.
After all, fragments of idols are good things for those who worship gods, but for ordinary people, they are poison to be avoided at all costs, and would never be placed in a place where people live.
Sure enough, only a stick of incense had passed when the scarred man came out of the courtyard again, followed by a person wearing a gray robe.
"Wu Fu?"
Ding Yi, watching the figure following behind Scarface from a distance, muttered to himself.
Judging from the man's gait, Ding Yi knew he was no ordinary person and was very likely a martial artist at the Skin Polishing Realm. As for whether he had broken through the Skin Barrier and entered the Bone Forging Realm, Ding Yi thought it was possible, but not very likely.
After all, in the outer city of Qingfeng County, Bone Forging is already considered a master. Even if the Black Dragon Gang is the only dominant force in the outer city, it's impossible for just anyone to come out with one.
Ding Yi watched the three people walk further and further away, but he didn't rush to act. Instead, he changed his location and continued to wait. Sure enough, not long after, he saw another person walk out of that courtyard.
This person followed far behind Scarface and his group, constantly circling around, clearly doing counter-tracking.
Upon seeing this, a smile flashed across Ding Yi's lips, and he thought to himself that his patience had finally paid off.
Upon seeing the tail following behind, Ding Yi felt relieved.
Generally speaking, there is only one tail for counter-tracking. After all, if there are too many, it will not only easily arouse the vigilance of others, but also make it easy to lose the target. Therefore, Ding Yi also started his own tracking.
It was already late afternoon, around 3 PM, and the streets were bustling with people. Ding Yi followed closely, and after half an hour, they finally arrived at a remote house near the edge of the city.
This area is part of the city's planting area, and apart from the morning, there aren't many people here at other times.
The members of the Black Dragon Gang arrived at the mansion one after another and entered it.
Ding Yi followed at a distance, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked at the mansion ahead.
It's quite obvious that if the Black Dragon Gang really is hiding fragments of the idol, then this is most likely where they are.
Located in a remote area, close to the city walls, and with an underground tunnel, it would be easy to smuggle contraband into the city; the location was indeed excellent.
At this moment, in the courtyard.
Scarface was standing in the courtyard, talking to a gloomy old man.
"What nonsense are you spouting? You wouldn't trust me to guard these things, would you? I haven't seen a single suspicious person!!"
After hearing Scarface's words, the old man immediately snorted coldly.
"Yes, yes, we trust Mr. Qiu with his work, but we're always prepared for the worst. The deputy leader instructed me to bring two skilled men to keep Mr. Qiu company these next few days. Once the new place is available the day after tomorrow, we'll pack our things and leave immediately."
Scarface nodded and bowed repeatedly.
"Oh, okay."
Qiu Yuanhua glanced at the two men standing behind Scarface and sneered, but said nothing more.
Seeing this, Scarface turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to the two men who had followed him, saying:
"I'll leave this to you two. I'll come to pick up the goods early the day after tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, the two men exchanged glances, then clasped their hands in a fist salute to the scarred man without saying a word, but clearly agreed.
Seeing this, Scarface then looked towards the side rooms at the back of the courtyard and asked:
"Mr. Qiu, are there any problems with those women? The higher-ups are pressing us hard for this shipment."
"Do not worry."
Qiu Yuanhua seemed unwilling to say more, only uttering a few words.
Seeing this, Scarface gave an awkward laugh and then hurriedly left the courtyard.
On the other side, Ding Yi waited for a while and then saw that Scarface walked out of the small courtyard by himself, without anyone following behind him.
After a moment's thought, Ding Yi guessed that the two thugs who came with Scarface had probably stayed in the courtyard. Clearly, his words had worked, and the Black Dragon Gang was now increasing their guard.
"Now that we know the place, let's come again tomorrow. Let's prepare properly tonight."
Ding Yi glanced at the sky; it seemed it was time to finish his shift. Without hesitation, he turned and left.
Half an hour later, Ding Yi arrived at the gate of his own courtyard.
Reflecting on this fulfilling day, Ding Yi was speechless. If he really had an obedient and lovely maid waiting for him at home, that would be quite nice.
But the one inside isn't a little maid; it's a demoness from the Yin Yang Sect who's comparable to the Refining Organs Realm!
Ding Yi sighed, then knocked on the courtyard gate.
Before long, a sweet voice came from behind the courtyard gate.
"Is the master back?"
Upon hearing this voice, Ding Yi tensed up, but forced himself to relax and put on a natural smile.
"it's me."
"Crench."
As the wooden door opened, Ding Yi saw Bi He standing behind it, but her expression was so calm that it was like a still pond, completely different from her excited voice just now.
"Ah...I'm back."
Ding Yi smiled awkwardly and then stepped into the courtyard.
"What is that you're carrying on your back, sir?"
Bihe suddenly asked.
"I can't live without a change of clothes when I buy them."
As Ding Yi spoke, he quickly took down the package and tried to open it.
"I was just asking casually."
Bihe suddenly smiled mischievously, instantly reverting to her previous quirky and clever demeanor, and then pulled Ding Yi towards the house.
Once inside, Ding Yi quickly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Bi He, saying:
"Sir, it's really inconvenient for me to stay in this small house, I wonder..."
Upon hearing this, Bihe suddenly turned around and smiled:
"With your intelligence, you should have guessed my purpose. However, no thieves have come in during the day, so I'm afraid I'll have to stay for a while longer."
"I understand, I'll cook for you first."
Ding Yi thought to himself, "As expected," but said calmly on the surface.
"No need, I've already cooked the meal. By the way, what's that bottle you hid in the woodpile for?"
Bihe suddenly came to Ding Yi's side, put her face close to Ding Yi's face as he was bowing, and asked in a soft voice.