Silver Fox.

Summary

In Chapter 23 of "Reunion with Old Friends," Tie Xin Yuan discusses the importance of paying taxes for protection, questioning why he must find a murderer instead of the government. Bao Zheng detains him, suspecting involvement in a murder, but Tie Xin Yuan maintains his innocence. Meanwhile, Qiao Ge infiltrates a shop, discovering a secret passage and overhearing a conversation about weapons and a potential conspiracy involving Khitan and Japanese individuals. Tie Xin Yuan, detained in Kaifeng Prefecture, reflects on his situation, realizing Bao Zheng uses him to show progress in the murder investigation. He remains hopeful that his friends, including Qiao Ge, are safe, as Bao Zheng hasn't pursued them. The chapter ends with Tie Xin Yuan recognizing a familiar sound from a fellow prisoner, hinting at a connection to his past.

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