Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

The mysterious man frowned slightly after hearing Li Maozhen's answer, as if thinking about the next move.

Well, in that case, we have to work closely together. I have some clues that may help you. However, this is not an easy task. Are you ready? There was a hint of challenge and expectation in the mysterious man's eyes.

A resolute spirit rose in Li Maozhen's heart. He knew that in the face of this crisis, he could not retreat, but could only move forward bravely.

I am ready. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will move forward without hesitation! Li Maozhen swore with great enthusiasm.

The mysterious man nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes. He knew that this General Li had a fearless courage and determination, which was the greatest advantage in dealing with crises.

Li Maozhen and the mysterious man closed their eyes, their minds echoed each other, and began an intractable brain battle.

First, we have to find where the emperor's hand puppet might be hidden. The mysterious man spoke.

Li Maozhen pondered, his mind quickly connecting every clue and possibility.

The emperor's favorite place is the palace garden, he might hide the puppet there. Li Maozhen said so.

The mysterious man raised his eyebrows and nodded.

Yes, that is a very likely place. We have to search the palace garden quickly. The mysterious man's tone was calm and urgent.

The two cooperated tacitly, crossing the palace garden, looking for a breakthrough. Li Maozhen couldn't help but feel doubtful. This palace garden is so vast that it is not an easy task to find the emperor's puppet.

Just as they were about to continue searching, a ray of light in the corner of their eyes caught Li Maozhen's attention. He followed the light and saw a strange metal bird in the flower bed.

Li Maozhen frowned and remembered a rumor he had heard before that the emperor liked to collect metal artworks.

Perhaps, the metal bird is the clue to the puppet. A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind, and Li Maozhen decided to take a closer look.

He approached the flower bed cautiously and reached out to touch the metal bird. Suddenly, the metal bird flapped its wings, made a crisp chirping sound, and spit out a piece of paper from its mouth.

The mysterious man looked at this scene in surprise, shocked and excited.

What a clever trick! This note may contain important information. Come on, open it and take a look! He said excitedly.

Li Maozhen unfolded the note, and there was a mysterious code written on it.

This must be the code to unlock the hiding place of the hand puppet! An excited smile flashed across his face.

The two excitedly began the process of reasoning and cracking, and the mysterious code put them in a tense but exciting situation.

If this speculation is followed, the answer to the code is... Li Maozhen widened his eyes, and the code puzzle in his heart made him feel excited.

Quick, we have to go to that place immediately! The mysterious man realized the urgency of the answer and desperately tried to catchHe grabbed Li Maozhen's hand and rushed to the destination.

Li Maozhen and the mysterious man hurried to the destination indicated by the code - an old pavilion. They were alternately nervous and excited.

This place looks weird, I have a bad feeling. Li Maozhen muttered softly.

The mysterious man took a deep breath, but his smile was a little cynical.

Life is an adventure, Maozhen. Don't be too nervous. He raised his eyebrows and said confidently.

The two entered the pavilion, and a thick dust came in their faces, as if the long years had forgotten this place.

Just as they were looking for clues everywhere, suddenly, a faint mechanical sound came from the wall behind the pavilion.

Li Maozhen immediately turned around, his eyes sharp as a knife.

What secrets are there here! We have to go and see what's going on. He said vigilantly.

The two carefully pushed open the wall, and a huge dark room appeared in front of them. There were dozens of puppets in the dark room that matched the style of the emperor's puppets, each of which was extremely delicate.

Li Maozhen was amazed and subconsciously tightened the searchlight in his hand.

The emperor actually made so many puppets secretly. What was he doing? He asked in a low voice.

The mysterious man replied in the same soft tone: Among these replica puppets, there must be a real emperor puppet hidden. We have to find it to solve the mystery.

Li Maozhen thought for a moment, and an idea suddenly flashed in his mind.

These puppets have different shapes. I remember that the emperor especially likes animals like cranes. Maybe the real puppet is hidden in it!

The mysterious man nodded, and he immediately took out a delicate little spray bottle and sprayed it on the puppet, and then a faint metallic smell spread.

This is a special test liquid, and only the real puppet will react. Quick, we have to move faster! The mysterious man urged.

Li Maozhen was ready to start testing one by one. He was nervous and expectant, as if he was about to witness the truth.

He held the spray bottle and sprayed along the lines of the puppets in circles. However, there was no response every time.

Until he sprayed the last puppet, a slight click sounded, and the pocket of the puppet automatically opened, revealing a note full of handwriting.

Wow! We finally found it! Li Maozhen said excitedly.

The mysterious man couldn't help but smile, he knew that he was not far from the truth.

They carefully opened the note, which read: The last step - to the bell tower of the Forbidden City.

With a heavy bell, Li Maozhen and the mysterious man embarked on a journey to the Forbidden City. The tense atmosphere seemed to become more intense with the echo of the bell.

We have to act quickly, time waits for no one! Li Maozhen urged.

The mysterious man nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination.

They sped away, passing through the busy streets and the bustlingmarket, avoiding countless eyeballs along the way.

Finally, they arrived in front of the bell tower of the Forbidden City. The towering building came into view, like a towering guardian, silently guarding the secrets of history.

Shall we go in? Li Maozhen stared at the bell tower, his heart full of expectation and nervousness.

The mysterious man took a deep breath and said solemnly: It's time to unveil the truth.

They stepped into the bell tower, and the stairs wound up, as if leading to an unknown abyss.

On the top of the building, a bronze door blocked the way forward, and ancient characters were engraved on the door.

Li Maozhen frowned and tried to identify the characters on the door.

This is an ancient cipher, and we need to decipher it before we can move forward. He frowned and thought about how to decipher it.

The mysterious man looked solemn, and he looked around, trying to find clues.

Suddenly, his eyes stopped at an ancient bronze clock beside the door, with complex patterns engraved on the clock face.

Perhaps, this clock is the key to decryption. The mysterious man said, walking towards the clock.

He carefully observed the clock face, trying to find clues.

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