Chapter 246: Jealous Man

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Gong Wentang stared at Chu Qingzhi in a daze for a long time before saying, “Why don’t you think about it to see if there is anything you lack?”

Actually, it was not a big deal to give one away if the other party wanted to use it to save lives.

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and said, “Why do you want the snow lotus?”

Gong Wentang sat at the side and sighed. “I want to use it to save a good brother of mine. A few years ago, he accidentally ate an unknown fruit. After that, his body became weaker and weaker. 1 heard that the snow lotus has the effect of nourishing the body. I plan to give it a try.”

What a coincidence!

Chu Qingzhi did not believe him completely. She probed, “What did the doctor say?”

“The doctor said that there should be some kind of poison in that fruit that has infiltrated into his body. He has taken countless medicines but is not getting any better. He has already become as thin as a bamboo pole. If this continues, he won’t be able to live long.” Gong Wentang lowered his head and became sad.

Seeing Gong Wentang’s dejected expression, Chu Qingzhi relented. “Alright, alright. Don’t be sad. I’ll give you one.”

Gong Wentang looked up in surprise. “Really?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Really.”

Gong Wentang grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand and thanked her excitedly. “Brother, you’re really a good person.”

Chu Qingzhi hurriedly pulled her hand out, but Gong Wentang held on tightly. She actually couldn’t break free.

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Seeing this, Tang Jinghong’s face darkened and he shouted, “Let go!”

Gong Wentang quickly let go. The scene of the two of them hugging each other surfaced in his mind. His face turned awkward as he hurriedly said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I was too excited just now. 1 didn’t do it on purpose.”

Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi’s hand over and washed her hands.

When Gong Wentang saw this, the corners of his mouth twitched. Was that necessary? He wasn’t dirty!

After washing Chu Qingzhi’s hands, Tang Jinghong brought the bowl and chopsticks back to Chu Qingzhi. “Xiao Qing, continue eating.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Tang Jinghong and smiled. She obediently continued eating.

Gong Wentang was speechless.

Heavens, not only did he meet a gay couple today, but it was a gay couple that was more loving than ordinary couples.

At the foot of the mountain.

After those people were kicked down the mountain by Chu Qingzhi, they did not die. After all, they had martial arts, but they were absolutely furious.

The young man said angrily, “We can’t let this matter rest easily!”

The middle-aged man, who was afraid of heights, said, “That’s right. They actually kicked us down from such a high place. It’s a blatant murder.”

The old man rolled his eyes and looked very malicious. He said, “Don’t they look like the brothers wanted by the Lord of the Northern Border?”

The middle-aged man immediately echoed, “1 think I’m certain they are.”

“Yes, they are. They killed, burned, and plundered. Now that we’ve met them, we have to bring them to justice no matter what!”

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“That’s right. We can’t let them off. They’re too much.”

“Let’s go to the Lord of the Northern Border and tell him their whereabouts.”

“Count me in.”

“I’ll go too.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The dozen or so people quickly reached a consensus. Then, they used their qinggong and quickly flew towards the northern border city.

As for the Lord of the Northern Border…

The two people who were killed were dealt with by Tang Jinghong’s secret guards. Moreover, with Wang Xingming’s help, the two secret guards changed their faces to that of the two dead people and became spies in the forging village for Tang Jinghong. Zhang Dinghong did not notice anything unusual about the two of them. However, when the mountain collapsed, he was alerted and immediately rushed back to report to the Lord of the Northern Border.

Something big happened in the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border last night. The fire burned for a few hours and the flames soared into the sky. One-fifth of the mansion was burned down…

Yang Jingwen was angry that Li Yuan’an had humiliated Li Yuanshao, so she took the risk of losing her freedom to find a few close friends and planned to sneak into the mansion to kill Li Yuan’an.

The mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border was heavily guarded. Not only were there secret guards, but there were also many soldiers. It could be said that not even a mosquito could fly in.

The easiest way to break through this defense was to create a diversion.

Therefore, Yang Jingwen asked one of her friends to start a fire. Coupled with the wind last night, once a fire started, it began to ravage through the mansion like a ferocious beast that had regained its freedom…

When the people in the mansion saw that there was a fire, they naturally went to put out the fire immediately. However, even so, the mansion was still heavily guarded.

Under the cover of the fire, Yang Jingwen and the others sneaked into the mansion to assassinate Li Yuan’an. However, they were discovered before they could sneak into Li Yuan’an’s room. Fortunately, they managed to escape.

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After being discovered, they fought and retreated. By the time they escaped to a safe place, Yang Jingwen and the others were already covered in injuries.

This matter completely angered the Lord of the Northern Border.

He mobilized the troops stationed outside the city to find the assassins at all costs.

Right now, the northern border city had become an iron fort. People had to be strictly checked when they went in and out.

Those who were kicked down the mountain entered the city and arrived at the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border.

As the representative, the old man entered the study to meet the Lord of the Northern Border. “Greetings, my lord. I’m here to tell you the whereabouts of the two brothers.”

When the Lord of the Northern Border heard this, he clenched his fists tightly. The veins on his forehead bulged, looking very scary. “Where are they?”

The old man was frightened and immediately lowered his head, not daring to look up at him again. “They are on the Heavenly Snow Mountain!”

The Lord of the Northern Border was surprised. “On the Heavenly Snow Mountain?”

The old man said quickly, “Yes, there are two snow lotuses on the Heavenly Snow Mountain. We’ve been staying on the top for nearly half a month. The flowers are about to bloom today. In the end, before the flowers bloomed, two bandits appeared. They were skilled in martial arts, and none of us were their match. We were even kicked down from the top of the mountain.”

The Lord of the Northern Border calmed down. “Are you sure they’re still at the top of the mountain?”

The old man promised, “Your Highness, the snow lotus will only fully bloom in the evening. If we rush over now, we will definitely be able to stop them. However, we have to be fast. If the snow lotus blooms in advance, they might have already left by the time we rush over.”

Hearing this, the Lord of the Northern Border immediately summoned Wan Zhilin.

Wan Zhilin had been in deep trouble for the past few days. Not only was he haggard, but he had also lost a few pounds. “Greetings, Your Lordship.”

The Lord of the Northern Border ordered, “Wan Zhilin, bring people to the Heavenly Snow Mountain immediately. That pair of brothers is at the top of the mountain. You must catch them!”

When Wan Zhilin heard this good news, he recovered his energy. He cupped his fists. “Yes, Your Lordship.”

The old man quickly said, “Your Lordship, we can also help!”

It would be a waste not to use some extra people. The Lord of the Northern Border said, “Go with them. You’ll be rewarded according to your contributions.”

The old man was overjoyed. “Thank you, Your Lordship.”

After Wan Zhilin left the mansion, he gathered all the secret guards before heading to the Heavenly Snow Mountain..

Chapter 247: Misunderstanding Again

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

In an ordinary house.

When Li Yuanshao heard that Yang Jingwen’s assassination attempt had failed, he hurriedly brought them all to that hidden house.

Yang Jingwen was severely injured, but her life was not in danger.

Li Yuanshao looked at the pale woman on the bed and felt a little complicated. Last time they met, she was still alive and kicking, but when they met again, she was on her last breath. She did it for him.

Yang Jingwen’s long eyelashes fluttered. She opened her eyes and looked at the worried Li Yuanshao. “Seeing that you’re worried about me, these injuries are worth it.”

Li Yuanshao’s heart seemed to have been hit by something. He blurted out, “You were lucky that you were only injured this time. Have you thought that you might die?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Yang Jingwen pursed her pale lips and said straightforwardly, “Anyway, you saved my life. My life is yours and it’s worth it to die for you.”

It was rare to meet someone who treated him well. Li Yuanshao closed her eyes. “I won’t allow you to die.”

“Then 1 won’t die…” Yang Jingwen reached out to hold Li Yuanshao’s hand. At the same time, she looked at his hand. His hand was fair and thin, and the veins under his skin could be seen.

Li Yuanshao was embarrassed and wanted to pull his hand back, but Yang Jingwen held it tightly and did not let go. “Then get better quickly.”

Yang Jingwen smiled gently. “Yuanshao, don’t worry. My recovery ability is very strong. I’ll be fine in a few days.”

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Hearing her call him by his name, Li Yuanshao’s heart skipped a beat. He turned his face away slightly. “That’s good.”

Yang Jingwen looked at Li Yuanshao. Li Yuanshao’s handsome and exquisite face stimulated her protective instincts. “Yuanshao, for the sake that I’m injured for you, can you kiss me?”

Li Yuanshao’s pale face immediately turned red. “You’re a girl. How can you…”

Seeing that Li Yuanshao was clearly not against it, Yang Jingwen leaned forward and kissed him unexpectedly.

Li Yuanshao’s eyes widened and his body froze.

After a while, he came back to his senses and quickly retreated. “You, you…”

Yang Jingwen looked at Li Yuanshao, who was blushing and embarrassed. She really wanted to tease him. “Yuanshao, 1 have nothing to repay you with. I can only devote myself to you. Do you…”

Li Yuanshao covered Yang Jingwen’s mouth. “Stop talking. I’ll come and see you in a few days.” With that, he hurriedly ran away.

At the end of the day, Li Yuanshao was only 17 years old and had never been so intimate with a woman. Now that Yang Jingwen expressed her feelings for him, he was tempted and shocked at the same time.

Cong Chusheng came out of the room and was surprised to see Li Yuanshao’s embarrassed expression. “Master, what’s wrong?”

As he spoke, he glanced at Yang Jingwen’s room from the corner of his eye. He understood that his master must have been teased again.

Li Yuanshao was even more embarrassed when he saw Cong Chusheng’s knowing expression. “Hurry up and treat their injuries. I’m not feeling well. I’m going back to my room to rest.”

Cong Chusheng blinked. His master didn’t want to admit it but his actions had said it all.

Heavenly Snow Mountain.

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After Chu Qingzhi finished eating, she sat beside Tang Jinghong and leaned against him to rest.

She ate the jerky as a snack. It was quite fragrant.

She picked up a piece of jerky and ate half of it. She fed the other half to Tang Jinghong. “Brother, try it too.”

Tang Jinghong lowered his head and ate the jerky. “It’s good.”

Gong Wentang was dumbfounded. This, this, this… How could they do this?

He still found it hard to accept two men being so intimate.

“If I may ask, how long have you been together?”

Tang Jinghong did not want to answer his question. Chu Qingzhi held back her laughter and said, “It’s been more than half a year. Why are you asking this?”

“I’m just curious. You are two men…” Gong Wentang left his sentence unfinished.

Chu Qingzhi deliberately pulled a long face. “Are you looking down on us? Do you think that we are doing something immoral?”

Gong Wentang wanted to nod, but looking at the fierce Chu Qingzhi, he couldn’t. “I, I…”

Chu Qingzhi interrupted him. “Alright, you don’t have to say anything. No matter how much you say, we won’t change. Save your breath.”

When she first found out that men could be together, her worldview was also shocked. However, when she saw two handsome men together, she found it pleasing to the eye. Then she changed her opinion, feeling like two handsome men should naturally be together. No one was more compatible than them. Then, she became a fujoshi.

Gong Wentang was speechless.

Tang Jinghong did not say anything. Anyway, it was not true.

Gong Wentang suddenly stood up. “Look, why are there so many people over there?”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong stood up and looked over.

Tang Jinghong narrowed his eyes, and a cold light appeared in them. “Wan Zhilin!”

Chu Qingzhi said, “It’s him.”

Gong Wentang turned to look at the two of them. He swallowed his saliva and said slowly, “Looking for you?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Yes, be careful when we fight later.”

“I mean, how did you offend the Lord of the Northern Border?” At this point, something in Gong Wentang’s mind matched. He said in shock, “Y-You’re that pair of brothers?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Gong Wentang. “You are really slow on the uptake.”

Gong Wentang was speechless.

Wan Zhilin surrounded the Heavenly Snow Mountain with a group of men in black.

In the afternoon, the clouds at the top of the Heavenly Snow Mountain dispersed. At this moment, both sides could see each other.

Wan Zhilin was a little puzzled when he saw three people at the top of the mountain. Wasn’t there only two?

The old man beside him was also very puzzled. When they left, there were only two of them. Could it be that another one had come?

If it was someone who came to snatch the snow lotus, would that kid tolerate it?

The others looked at each other. Could it be that there were actually three brothers from the very beginning?

No one had ever seen that pair of brothers in person, so any guess was possible.

No matter what, Wan Zhilin finally heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the three people at the top of the mountain. He swore to himself that he would catch all three of them.

Wan Zhilin looked at the three people at the top of the mountain as if he was looking at a turtle in a jar.. “Are you going to surrender or be beaten up before being captured?”

Chapter 248: Crisis

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi crossed her arms and asked in a teasing tone, “If you want to catch us, don’t you have to fly up first?”

Wan Zhilin looked at the high mountaintop. He was so angry and helpless that he couldn’t fly up. “Fly down if you dare!”

Chu Qingzhi continued to stall for time. The snow lotus would bloom in a while. “We can fly down, but you might not be able to catch us!”

Wan Zhilin glared at Chu Qingzhi hatefully. If he could, he would definitely slap Chu Qingzhi to death without hesitation. “As long as you dare to fly down, we’ll catch you!”

Chu Qingzhi pointed at the people beside Wan Zhilin. “Kill those people beside you and we’ll fly down.”

Those people were all kicked down the mountain by Chu Qingzhi. Now that they were with Wan Zhilin, it was obvious that they brought Wan Zhilin here.

Clearly, they wanted to use Wan Zhilin to take revenge.

Wan Zhilin looked at the people beside him and were deep in thought.

Seeing Wan Zhilin’s thoughtful look, everyone knew that he was tempted. The old man hurriedly said, “Sir, he’s playing with you. Even if you kill us, he won’t come down.”

At the same time, he secretly scolded Chu Qingzhi for being sinister and cunning. She wanted them to fight among themselves.

Wan Zhilin gritted his teeth and ordered, “A-grade guards, get ready. Cover each other and fly up to get them. 1 want all three of them.”

‘Yes, sir.’

The A-grade guards were newly trained by Wan Zhilin during this period of time. The previous division was all wiped out by Chu Qinzhi last time. Just thinking about it made his heart ache.

There were a total of 50 people. They stood in formation and began to fly towards the top of the mountain.

Seeing this scene, Gong Wentang was very nervous. “Have you thought of what to do?”

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He was only here to pick a snow lotus, but he was pulled into this mess by Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at him. “What are you afraid of?”

Tang Jinghong turned around and went back. He brought over a plate of peanuts and grabbed a handful.

They were Grade A assassins under the Lord of the Northern Border. They were extremely skilled in martial arts and killed people like flies. Now that they were here to kill them, Tang Jinghong acted like he was in for a good show. How ridiculous!

Chu Qingzhi also grabbed a handful of peanuts. “The peanuts are not bad. Not only are they edible, but they can also be used as weapons!”

Tang Jinghong nodded in agreement.

The first assassin was about to fly up…

Tang Jinghong flicked his finger and a peanut flew over, knocking off the first assassin.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

The fate of the second assassin was the same.

Then the third, the fourth, the fifth…

The last scene they saw was the assassins flying up and falling down one by one. They were like kites with their strings suddenly cut.

Seeing this, Wan Zhilin was panicking, not knowing what to do.

Gong Wentang sighed. As expected of the famous senior and junior brothers in the northern border city. They weren’t to be trifled with.

At this moment, a man and a horse galloped over from afar, stirring up clouds of dust.

When Wan Zhilin saw this, his mood finally improved a little. “Chi Zheng, you came at the right time.”

Chi Zheng had a heavy bow on his back. He got off the horse and cupped his hands at Wan Zhilin. “Lord Wan!”

He was a famous sharpshooter in the northern border. Other than going on missions, he taught the soldiers archery in the military camp. He was quite prestigious in the military camp.

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This time, he was ordered by the Lord of the Northern Border to help Wan Zhilin kill the two junior and senior brothers.

“No need for formalities.” Wan Zhilin straightened his chest. “Chi Zheng, they’re all at the top of the mountain. Please force them down!”

“Yes.” Chi Zheng cupped his hands. Then, he took off his heavy bow and nocked an arrow.

At the same time, Gong Wentang said in surprise, “The snow lotus has bloomed.”

Chu Qingzhi took out a white silk handkerchief from her sleeve and walked over to pick the big snow lotus. Then, she carefully wrapped it up, injected a wisp of spiritual power into it, and placed it in her sleeve.

Gong Wentang was afraid of messing it up. “Young Hero, can you help me pick it?”

“Do you have a silk handkerchief?” It would be a pity if such a precious medicinal herb was ruined. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Gong Wentang shook his head, feeling slightly embarrassed. “It’s something used by refined people. I’m a rough person…”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Gong Wentang and walked towards Tang Jinghong. “Jinghong, do you have a silk handkerchief?”

Tang Jinghong took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Chu Qingzhi.

Gong Wentang thought to himself that both of them were refined people.

Chu Qingzhi helped Gong Wentang pick the snow lotus and handed it to him. She asked, “Do you know how to use the snow lotus?”

Gong Wentang shook his head honestly. “1 don’t know. I’m not a doctor.”

Chu Qingzhi was really worried that Gong Wentang would waste the snow lotus. “Then do the doctors you know know how to use it?”

Gong Wentang hesitated and said, “I don’t think so. They have probably never seen a snow lotus.”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless.

This guy was not reliable at all!

Gong Wentang searched in his memories and suddenly thought of someone.

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“Wait, I think Cong Chusheng should know.”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. “You know Cong Chusheng?”

Gong Wentang was even more surprised. “Why are you asking me this? Do you know him too?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Yes!”

Gong Wentang said excitedly, “What a coincidence.”

Chu Qingzhi looked up and down at Gong Wentang. “Don’t tell me your snow lotus is for Li Yuanshao?”

“It’s him…” Gong Wentang looked at Chu Qingzhi in a daze and was shocked. “You know him too?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Yes.”

At this moment, the sound of air being torn apart could be heard…

Chu Qingzhi hurriedly walked towards Tang Jinghong. “This person is a little more capable than I thought. He can shoot three arrows at once, and it all carries a lot of force.”

Three powerful arrows swooshed to the mountaintop, but they weren’t aimed at the three of them.

There was a small bamboo tube tied to the tip of the arrow.

That bamboo tube was definitely not something good. Chu Qingzhi picked up three stones and threw them over.

The stone contained spiritual power. When it flew over, it shattered the three arrows and the bamboo tube exploded…

The bamboo tube was actually filled with blood ants.

Blood ants were red ants that liked to drink blood. They were as big as flies. If one was bitten by them, one’s leg would go numb.

It was a special creature found only in the northern border.

When Chi Zheng saw this, a strange look flashed across his eyes. This person’s martial arts had probably reached the peak.

Seeing this, Wan Zhilin was angry and helpless. “Chi Zheng, do you have any other way?”

Chi Zheng shook his head. “I tried my best.”

At this moment, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong saw soldiers coming from afar. From the looks of it, it was quite a large troop.

It seemed that they had to go now.

Chu Qingzhi took out the jade flute and played a hypnotic tune..

Chapter 249: Mysterious Bamboo Forest

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A ripple-like spiritual light flew out along with the tune and entered everyone’s ears. Some people’s eyelids began to droop, and their minds were wandering away…

At this moment, Wan Zhilin suddenly made a gesture.

Then, a row of soldiers took out the gong on their backs and hit it hard.

Clang!

With just one clang, everyone regained their senses. After two more clangs, they were no longer affected.

Seeing this, Chu Qingzhi stopped playing the flute and smiled faintly. “Not bad. You thought of a countermeasure so quickly!”

Tang Jinghong stared at the people at the foot of the mountain. “In that case, we can only capture the leader first.”

Gong Wentang called out to the two of them, “Wait, what do you want me to do?”

Tang Jinghong glanced at Gong Wentang. “You were implicated. When things get chaotic later, run for your life.”

Gong Wentang said righteously, “No, I can’t do such a thing. I’ll help you later. We’ll leave together.”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but nod at Gong Wentang with admiration. This person was quite heroic.

Tang Jinghong reminded him, “We’re going to catch Wan Zhilin later. If you leave now, you will be fine. But if you don’t, you’ll definitely be regarded as one of us by them.”

Gong Wentang said nonchalantly, “On account of you giving me the snow lotus, I’m willing to help.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Let’s go.”

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Tang Jinghong nodded and took out his sword. He circulated his internal energy and flew down the mountain.

Chu Qingzhi followed closely behind.

Gong Wentang was stunned. He pulled out the flexible sword at his waist and activated his internal energy. The flexible sword turned into a hard sword. Holding the sword, he flew down.

There were archers below. Seeing them fly down, Wan Zhilin immediately ordered, “Shoot them. Leave no one alive!”

The archers obeyed. In an instant, thousands of arrows were aimed at the three of them.

Chu Qingzhi took out the jade flute. This time, it was an offensive tune. Rings of spiritual light quickly spread out and shattered the arrows. Then, they hit the bodies of the archers and sent them flying with screams.

The assassins drew their swords and surrounded the three of them. However, they were also sent flying by the spiritual light. Before they could get close, they were already seriously injured and fell to the ground.

The strong destructive power consumed Chu Qingzhi’s spiritual power greatly. The spiritual power in her body was being depleted rapidly. She could only continue for ten minutes at most…

Tang Jinghong’s expression was solemn. He looked at Chu Qingzhi with heartache and sped up flying. He grabbed Wan Zhilin and put the sword on his neck. He shouted coldly, “All of you, retreat!”

Everyone immediately stopped attacking.

Chu Qingzhi stopped playing the flute. She had used 70% of her spiritual power, and there was still 30% left. Fortunately, there was still some left.

Gong Wentang raised his sword as he charged over, but before he could land, the battle had already ended.

Wan Zhilin didn’t expect to be targeted first. In his panic, he immediately said, “Young heroes, we can talk and negotiate…”

Tang Jinghong threatened, “Let us go, or you’ll die with us.”

Wan Zhilin felt the cold sword pressing against his neck. He shouted, “Step away, all of you!”

His subordinates immediately made way…

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Holding Wan Zhilin hostage, Tang Jinghong and the other two slowly walked out of the crowd. When they completely walked out, Tang Jinghong knocked Wan Zhilin unconscious with his hand and took him away.

“Don’t follow, or I’ll kill him immediately!”

The soldiers didn’t dare to take the risk. They stood on the spot and watched as Wan Zhilin was taken away. Then, they looked at each other and were at a loss, not knowing what to do.

They flew for a while before stopping in a forest.

Gong Wentang looked at the two of them in admiration. They could even break out of the encirclement with thousands of soldiers. No wonder they dared to kick up a fuss in the northern border, especially Xiao Qing, who could use a flute as a weapon.

Tang Jinghong casually threw Wan Zhilin to the ground.

The pain woke Wan Zhilin up. Seeing that the three of them were still in front of him, he felt that he might as well continue to faint. “What exactly do you want?”

No one answered him.

Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi to the side and asked with concern, “Xiao Qing, this time…”

Chu Qingzhi knew what Tang Jinghong wanted to ask and said directly, “I have ample supply of spiritual power this time. I’m alright.”

Tang Jinghong felt especially guilty. “I’m sorry, Qingzhi. I always put you in danger.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s arm and said with a smile, “Why are you treating me like an outsider? If you say that again, I’ll be angry!”

Tang Jinghong was indescribably grateful to Chu Qingzhi. He said, “Let’s continue walking. We’ll talk when we’re safe.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

As the group continued walking, they entered a bamboo forest.

Green bamboos stood tall and straight on the ground. The ground was covered with thick bamboo leaves, and not a single inch of soil could be seen. When the mountain wind blew, the bamboo leaves rustled, and a bamboo fragrance wafted. It was fresh and pleasant.

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Suddenly, a fog rolled over from outside the bamboo forest, blurring everyone’s vision.

The four of them immediately became vigilant…

Chu Qingzhi frowned slightly, feeling that something was wrong. “Let’s continue.”

Tang Jinghong grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand and led her forward. “Be careful.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded.

After walking for a while, they realized that they were still in the bamboo forest. It was as if they were walking in circles and had not budged an inch.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand and cut a mark on the bamboo next to her. “Let’s try again.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. The few of them chose a direction and walked over.

After a while, Gong Wentang pointed at the bamboo and said in surprise, “We’re back.”

Chu Qingzhi had already seen it. “Someone must have set up a trap.”

She looked around, then closed her eyes and released her divine sense, extending it in the form of a ring.

Gong Wentang looked at Chu Qingzhi curiously. Could it be that she was going to show off some secret techniques again?

Seeing this, Wan Zhilin slowly retreated. When they weren’t paying attention to him, he immediately ran back.

Gong Wentang chased after him without hesitation. “1’11 chase after him.”

Chu Qingzhi closed her eyes and said, “No need. He’ll come back.”

Gong Wentang wanted to see if what Chu Qingzhi said was true, so he stopped in his tracks.

The bamboo forest was indeed huge, but it was not endless. Under the effect of the trap, it seemed endless.

When her divine sense arrived at the edge of the bamboo forest, she saw a magnificent courtyard.

There was actually someone living here?

Could it be the so-called hidden family?

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in her divine sense… Tong Yujie..

Chapter 250: Strange Mansion

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

At the mansion of the Lord of the Northern Border.

The secret guard respectfully presented a secret letter to the Lord of the Northern Border. “Your Highness.”

The Lord of the Northern Border opened the secret letter and quickly browsed through it. His expression was dark. After reading it, he burned the letter. “Gather everyone and search for the dowry of Princess Yun Hua. Then, find the list inside.”

The secret guard cupped his fists. “Yes, Your Highness.”

The secret letter that the Lord of the Northern Border received was the same as the one that Tang Jinghong and the others read. When the king of An Huai Kingdom heard that the princess had escaped from the marriage and that the secret letter was missing, he immediately sent a new one.

After the princess escaped from the marriage, Wan Zhilin caught Yang Jingwen but didn’t pay attention to the dowry. In the end, it was taken away by someone.

The Lord of the Northern Border sat behind the desk and stared at the ground…

Wang Xingming had been saved out of the water prison. This meant that his real identity might have been leaked. He had been enjoying endless power and wealth here for several years. He didn’t want to leave just like that.

At the thought of this, he was furious. Who was the one targeting him?

He suddenly narrowed his eyes.

Wait, a pair of junior and senior brothers, Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi.

Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi could not be found, and that pair of senior and junior brothers appeared out of thin air…

He touched his face. In an instant, something dawned on him. That pair of junior and senior brothers must be Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi. Other than that, there was no other possibility!

He did not expect that the people he wanted to get rid of the most had already come to the northern border and even turned it topsy-turvy.

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The people he had tried everything to find were right under his nose. How ironic!

At the thought of this, he took out a pen and paper and wrote a letter. Then, he called the secret guard over. “Give this letter to Tang Jinghong’s men.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The Lord of the Northern Border’s face darkened. He tapped his fingers on the table. Very good. The enemy was located. He could start making a move now.

Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi, who were far away in the bamboo forest, did not know that their identities had been figured out by the Lord of the Northern Border.

Chu Qingzhi focused her divine sense in the direction of the courtyard and opened her eyes. At the same time, Wan Zhilin ran back. When he saw them, he broke down in despair.

Gong Wentang walked over and grabbed Wan Zhilin roughly. “Didn’t you want to run? Why are you back?”

Wan Zhilin looked at the masked Gong Wentang. “Who exactly are you?”

Gong Wentang patted Wan Zhilin’s face with his sword. “I covered my face because I didn’t want you to know. Do you think I’ll tell you?”

Chu Qingzhi walked over and knocked Wan Zhilin unconscious with a palm strike. Then, she knocked Gong Wentang unconscious unexpectedly. “Jinghong, find a place to hide them. I know how to walk out and even see an acquaintance.”

“Okay.” Tang Jinghong looked around and dragged the two of them behind a big rock.

Chu Qingzhi used an illusion to hide the two of them and brought Tang Jinghong to the courtyard.

On the way.

“Qingzhi, you said that you saw an acquaintance. Who did you see?” Tang Jinghong asked.

“Tong Yujie,” Chu Qingzhi said.

Tang Jinghong was surprised. “Why is he here?”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head with a puzzled expression. “He was taken here when he was unconscious. He probably doesn’t know the reason either.”

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Tang Jinghong was silent for a moment. “Then let’s find him first.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded.

As they walked out of the bamboo forest, a majestic mansion gradually came into view. It covered a large area. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

When Tang Jinghong saw the mansion, he was especially surprised. “1 didn’t expect there to be such a huge mansion in this deep forest!”

Chu Qingzhi observed her surroundings. “Let’s sneak in and take a look.”

The mansion looked similar to the mansion in the city. It had a vermillion door, and there were imposing lion statues on both sides of the door. There was even a plaque hanging at the door. “Qin Mansion.”

The two of them stood at the side and looked around. The door suddenly opened and a butler and two servants walked out.

The moment the three of them came out, they seemed to be looking for something…

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong hurriedly left, but they were a step too late. The butler saw them and walked towards them.

Since they saw them, there was no need to hide. The two of them walked out openly.

The butler walked up to Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong and said politely, “I’m the butler of the Qin mansion. Old Madam said that the magpies are chirping today and that it’s a sign that there will be esteemed guests. Only the two of you appeared today. I think the esteemed guests are the two of you.”

They were just about to sneak in when they were taken as esteemed guests. What a sudden change.

The butler smiled and said, “Esteemed guests, please come in. Old Madam has been waiting for a long time.”

Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi and said, “Please show the way.”

Under the butler’s lead, the two of them arrived at the living room.

A dignified old woman sat at the head of the table. She looked to be in her fifties and had an amiable expression.

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There were some servant girls standing around with their heads slightly lowered. Even if someone came, they did not look around and behaved themselves.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong bowed. “Greetings, Old Madam Qin.”

Old Madam Qin raised her hand slightly and smiled, appearing very friendly. “Young Heroes, please sit. Make yourself comfortable.”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong looked at each other and saw vigilance in each other’s eyes.

After they sat down, the servant girl served tea. “Esteemed guests, please.”

The two of them nodded at the servant girl and took a small sip of tea as a form of respect for Old Madam Qin.

Old Madam Qin sized up the two of them and said with a smile, “We rarely have guests. Today, the two of you have added a lot of liveliness to my house.”

Actually, Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi felt very awkward. They had been invited in for no reason and did not know the other party’s motive.

Tang Jinghong said calmly, “Old Madam Qin, you’re too polite. Please forgive us for accidentally entering your land.”

“Speaking of which, 1 have to say that I’m impressed. That bamboo forest is filled with traps. Not only will ordinary people not be able to walk out, but they will also lose their lives here. It’s also because of your outstanding ability that we can meet here.”

“Old Madam, you flatter us.”

“It’s almost dark. I’ve already ordered people to prepare food and drinks. In addition, the room has been prepared. If you’re not in a hurry, why don’t you rest for a night before leaving?”

Tang Jinghong cupped his hands. “Thank you, Old Madam.”

The few of them walked towards the dining room.

Chu Qingzhi walked beside Tang Jinghong. Even though she was experienced and knowledgeable, she could not understand the current situation. It was so strange.

Old Madam Qin was not lying. The table in the dining room was filled with sumptuous dishes. It was obvious that they had been carefully prepared.

“Please take a seat.”

“Thank you, Old Madam.”

After the three of them sat down, a purple-clothed young man walked in. “Mother.”

Old Madam Qin introduced him to the two of them. “Please excuse me. This is my son, Qin Fengnian.”

When Qin Fengnian saw the two of them, he was very surprised. “Greetings, Young Heroes.”

“Young Master Qin, nice to meet you…” Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong introduced themselves..