Just as Xiao Feng had predicted, Uesugi Yumi was not fighting alone. While she diverted everyone's attention onto herself, Iwakami Shigehiro had already stealthily positioned his people, waiting for the right moment.

In Uesugi Yumi's eyes, killing Xiao Feng was certainly not easy; otherwise, he wouldn't receive "special treatment" from an organization like the Devil's Concentration Camp. But there's a big difference between being difficult to kill and impossible to kill.

Therefore, although the purpose of this attack was mainly to test the waters, if a real opportunity arose, it could lead to significant achievements.

At this moment, Iwakami Shigehiro, lurking in the dark, was on the verge of grinding his teeth into powder. The image of Xiao Feng holding Su Yuzhuo lingered in his mind, refusing to dissipate.

Perhaps Iwakami Shigehiro himself hadn't realized that, deep down, Su Yuzhuo was already considered his possession, absolutely untouchable by others.

Because of this, Xiao Feng was no longer just a target to be eliminated in exchange for benefits in his eyes; he had become a sworn enemy who must be destroyed at all costs!

Yet here and now, Iwakami Shigehiro and his group suddenly saw Xiao Feng casually stroll over to a massive boulder, jump onto it, stretch lazily, and then lie down.

"???"

For a moment, including Iwakami Shigehiro, all the ninjas were filled with incomprehensible confusion, wondering what the heck was going on?

After a while, the ninjas finally confirmed that Xiao Feng was indeed sleeping, and sleeping soundly, with a hint of a smile on his lips, as if he were in a blissful dream.

This was even more infuriating. In the face of the enemy, he still had the mind to sleep — sheer contempt!

Who does he think he's disrespecting?

The ninjas felt utterly humiliated, and they all started requesting on their wireless mics to move in and take out the arrogant guy who didn't regard them as a threat.

Little did they know, their conversation had already been overheard by Lu Yao and the others on the hillside...

"There really is an ambush!" Lu Yao said with a worried expression.

"Xiao Feng must have known it wasn't just Uesugi Yumi alone. But what is he trying to do now? Is he using this method to lure the others out?" The young girl muttered to herself, frowning.

Lin Zhiyan seemed thoughtful, and after a moment, she said, "There's one thing we need to clarify first: who is Uesugi Yumi targeting?"

After she spoke, everyone looked unanimously at Su Yuzhuo.

Su Yuzhuo explained, "I'm not too clear about the family matters, but I have some understanding of the general situation.

The Uesugi Clan, being a long-standing Ninja Clan, has always dominated on its own. Now, the only clan capable of challenging it is the Iwagami Clan.

If Uesugi Yumi is intending to secure the Uesugi Clan's status, with the idea of eliminating all dangers in the bud before her death, it's not impossible that she came to kill me."

"Wasn't it said that the Iwagami Clan has already declined and only has a few people left?" Lu Yao questioned.

Su Yuzhuo chuckled, "My father has many disciples. With his prestige, if I return to the clan, I could gather over half the people back, and even the Uesugi Clan couldn't ignore that power.

Furthermore, apart from the Iwagami Clan, there are no shortage of forces eager to see the Uesugi Clan toppled. If they form an alliance, the Uesugi Clan will be in grave danger, and that's something Uesugi Yumi definitely doesn't want to see."

Everyone furrowed their brows, feeling that this explanation was somewhat far-fetched, but not without reason.

And at this moment, Lin Zhiyan squinted her eyes, "Isn't it odd? Why do I feel like you're deliberately guiding our thoughts, eager to confirm that Uesugi Yumi is targeting you?"

Su Yuzhuo, unfazed, replied, "Otherwise? Would you be satisfied if I said Uesugi Yumi was targeting Xiao Feng instead?"

Lin Zhiyan shook her head, "I'll ask you just one question. Assuming Uesugi Yumi came to kill you, from what channel did she learn about your whereabouts?"

Everyone's eyes brightened, realizing this was the real crux of the problem, while increasingly suspecting that Su Yuzhuo's previous reasoning was dubious, perhaps deliberately misleading, as Lin Zhiyan suggested.

After a moment of silence, Su Yuzhuo countered, "How do you think she knows my whereabouts?"

"Simple, Iwakami Shigehiro is the ready-made channel," Lin Zhiyan said calmly. "I believe you aren't intentionally leading us astray. You've long realized that Uesugi Yumi's presence here isn't just about you.

It's just hard for you to admit or believe that your childhood companion would do such a thing."

"Enough!" Su Yuzhuo snapped, seemingly angry at having her secret feelings exposed.

Lin Zhiyan laughed lightly, "Since we've gone this far, why not continue to delve deeper? Guess why someone like Uesugi Yumi would be convinced by Iwakami Shigehiro?"

Su Yuzhuo's gorgeous body shook, her beautiful eyes slowly closed, appearing unwilling to discuss the topic further, yet the rising and falling of her chest showed she was far from calm inside.

At this moment, a familiar voice emerged from the computer, "Lord Uesugi, shall we act?"

The voice belonged to Iwakami Shigehiro.

Su Yuzhuo opened her eyes, exhaled, and looked at Lin Zhiyan, "Congratulations! You were right."

Lin Zhiyan didn't respond, as she had said, she didn't believe Su Yuzhuo couldn't figure out the truth—only that she didn't want to admit or accept it.

A moment later, Uesugi Yumi's angry voice replied, "Foolish! Never underestimate the old fox Fujiwara Keiaki. The opponent is clearly baiting us—can't you see such a simple situation?"

Iwakami Shigehiro retorted, "Are we just supposed to wait around for him?"

"As ninjas, you've forgotten even the basics!" Uesugi Yumi rebuked, "In terms of patience and waiting, who in this world excels more than ninjas? What are you thinking!"

For a long while, the computer went silent.

Uesugi Yumi was not wrong. Iwakami Shigehiro was not devoid of patience, but he was simply losing control, especially seeing Xiao Feng sleep soundly with a smile, provoking him to the core.

"Should we go down and join the fight?" Lin Jiaxuan spoke up.

The young girl and Lu Yao also turned to Lin Zhiyan, as with Xiao Feng absent, she had become the one who could command the situation.

"What do you think?" Lin Zhiyan looked at Su Yuzhuo, seeking her opinion, as she had more experience in these matters.

"Don't go down," Su Yuzhuo answered. "More people won't solve the problem, but might increase the chaos. Moreover, block the road up the mountain and be wary of unusual activities on the cliff to prevent anyone from climbing up."

After speaking, she added with a complex expression, "In the current situation, not causing more chaos is the best help."

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