The Stone Carver.

Summary

The protagonist grapples with feelings of gratitude and admiration for Fang Ying, who devises a clever strategy involving Zhao Xiao Min to manipulate their adversaries. As they await a confrontation with city folks, tension builds. Fang Ying's sudden departure to drive a van raises questions, yet he returns to execute their plan. A transaction unfolds, but chaos erupts when the city folks reveal firearms. Fang Ying's van crashes dramatically, hinting at a betrayal involving poison. The snake charmer, aligned with the city folks, taunts the protagonist, revealing the stakes of their knowledge. As the situation escalates, the protagonist fears the loss of a crucial secret manual, leading to a tense standoff where survival hangs in the balance.

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