Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Chu Mengmeng took a step back cautiously, put the jade pendant into her sleeve calmly, and said in a light tone: "It's so late, what's the matter, father?"

The man in black repeated in a cold tone, "Miss, the master wants to see you."

Xiao Yichen stood in front of Chu Mengmeng, staring at the man in black with sharp eyes, and asked in a cold voice: "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Chu Mansion!"

The man in black said nothing. He just glanced at Xiao Yichen coldly and ignored him, staring at Chu Mengmeng.

"Let's go, Yichen, let's go and take a look." Chu Mengmeng pulled Xiao Yichen's sleeve, signaling him to be patient.

The Chu Mansion was silent in the middle of the night, with only a few lanterns swaying in the cold wind. Chu Mengmeng followed the man in black, through the corridor, and came to a remote courtyard.

In the courtyard, a study room was brightly lit. Chu Mengmeng pushed the door open and saw Master Chu sitting at the desk with a serious look on his face.

"Father, it's so late, what do you want to talk to me about?" Chu Mengmeng asked.

Master Chu looked up at her, then looked at Xiao Yichen behind her, waved his hand, and signaled the man in black to retreat.

"Mengmeng, your father has found out that the person who assassinated you that day was a killer from the 'Shadow Alliance'." Master Chu said in a heavy tone.

"'Shadow Alliance'?" Chu Mengmeng was startled, and the golden light emitted by the jade pendant and those unfamiliar fragments of the picture emerged in her mind.

Master Chu nodded and continued, "The Shadow Alliance is a mysterious organization with a huge influence that covers the government and the country. Even I, your father, cannot find out their details."

"Then how did father know that it was the Shadow Alliance who did it?" Chu Mengmeng asked.

"My father has some friends in the martial arts world, and they helped me find out some information." Master Chu paused and lowered his voice and said, "It is said that the leader of the Shadow Alliance is a high-ranking minister in the court, but no one knows who it is."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

"People from the imperial court?" Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, her heart full of doubts, "Why did they want to assassinate me?"

"I'm afraid this matter is very serious," Xiao Yichen said in a deep voice, "Mengmeng, have you offended anyone recently?"

Chu Mengmeng thought about it carefully, but had no clue. She usually never left the house, let alone had any connection with people in the court.

"We still need to think about this matter carefully," Xiao Yichen said comfortingly when he saw Chu Mengmeng's confused face, "I will find out the truth as soon as possible and give you an explanation."

A few days later, Xiao Yichen made an appointment with his good friend Su Mubai to meet at a teahouse. Su Mubai was a well-known information dealer in the underworld, well-informed, and might be able to get some clues about the "Shadow Alliance".

"You mean, someone wants to investigate the Shadow Alliance?" Su Mubai raised his eyebrows after listening to Xiao Yichen's story. "Do you know what the Shadow Alliance is?"

Xiao Yichen shook his head. "I only know that they act in secret and have great power. Even my father-in-law is afraid of them."

"The leader of the Shadow Alliance is called the Shadow Master. He is highly skilled in martial arts and elusive. There are countless rumors about him in the martial arts world, but no one has ever seen his true face," Su Mubai lowered his voice. "It is said that the Shadow Alliance holds many secrets of the court and the martial arts world. Even the emperor has to give him some leeway."

Xiao Yichen was shocked. He didn't expect that the power of the "Shadow Alliance" was so huge. It seemed that it would not be easy to find out the truth.

"However," Su Mubai changed the subject, "I heard that the Shadow Alliance will hold a secret meeting in a manor on the outskirts of the city soon. Perhaps this is a good opportunity to get some information."

Xiao Yichen's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Do you know the specific time and location of the rally?"

"Well..." Su Mubai smiled mysteriously, "As long as the price is right, there is no news that I can't find out."

Xiao Yichen agreed to Su Mubai's conditions without hesitation. He knew that for Chu Mengmeng's safety, he must find out the truth as soon as possible.

At the same time, Lin Wan'er was also working on Chu Mengmeng's affairs. Although she was not very skilled in martial arts, she was very attentive and good at observing people's expressions. She soon found some clues from some clues.

"I heard that something seems to have happened within the Shadow Alliance, and someone wants to challenge the position of Shadow Master," Lin Wan'er told Chu Mengmeng what she had heard. "Perhaps we can use this opportunity to find the mastermind behind this."

After some discussion, Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen and others decided to split into two groups: Xiao Yichen and Su Mubai went to the manor on the outskirts of the city, waiting for an opportunity to find out the truth about the "Shadow Alliance"; while Chu Mengmeng and Lin Wan'er stayed in the city and continued their investigation in secret.

As night fell, a secluded manor on the outskirts of the city was brightly lit, with strict guards hidden in the shadows, exuding a murderous aura. Xiao Yichen and Su Mubai were in disguise, lurking outside the manor, observing the surrounding movements.

"It seems that the 'Shadow Alliance' is indeed very strict in its defense," Su Mubai whispered, "It may not be easy to sneak in."

Xiao Yichen nodded and glanced around sharply. Suddenly, he noticed that a large tree in the courtyard of the manor had extremely dense branches and leaves, blocking most of his view.

"Perhaps we can start from there," Xiao Yichen pointed at the big tree and said, "You meet me here, I'll be back soon."

After saying that, Xiao Yichen disappeared silently into the night. Su Mubai continued to hide in the dark, paying close attention to the movements around him.

At the same time, in the back garden of the Chu Mansion in the city, Chu Mengmeng was pacing in the room restlessly. Ever since she learned about the "Shadow Alliance", she had always felt an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart.

"Golden Finger, Golden Finger, please give me some clues," Chu Mengmeng whispered to herself, trying to wake up the silent Golden Finger, "Who wants to harm me?"

However, no matter how Chu Mengmeng called, the golden finger did not respond, as if it had fallen into a deep sleep. Just when Chu Mengmeng was about to give up, she suddenly felt a burning sensation on her wrist.

Chu Mengmeng quickly rolled up her sleeves, only to see that the red birthmark on her wrist was emitting a faint red light, and the color was getting darker and darker, as if warning of something.

"What's going on?" Chu Mengmeng was shocked. Before she could react, the red light suddenly became brighter. Chu Mengmeng felt a black screen in front of her eyes and then she lost consciousness.

"Mengmeng! What's wrong with you?" Lin Wan'er heard the noise and rushed over, only to find that Chu Mengmeng had fainted on the ground, her face pale and her breathing rapid.

"Not good!" Lin Wan'er's heart sank, and she immediately realized that something was wrong. She hurriedly took out the pill she carried with her and gave it to Chu Mengmeng.

At this moment, a carrier pigeon suddenly flew in from the window and landed in front of Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er took the note from the pigeon's leg, unfolded it and took a look. Her face suddenly became extremely solemn.

"How could this happen?" Lin Wan'er muttered to herself. There were only a few words on the note: "The plan has changed. Retreat immediately."

Lin Wan'er was extremely anxious. She knew that something must have happened. Xiao Yichen and Su Mubai must have been in trouble, but Chu Mengmeng was now unconscious. What should she do?