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Chapter 911: The Plan of Discord Editor: Henyee Translations

At that moment, they were behind a smokehouse, and Lou Ze approached the little thief, “Where did you stash the divine ointments?”

The little thief blinked, “In that room we were in before.” The room he referred to was the one in the courthouse’s backyard that had recently been burned down.

Lou Ze, “…”

Lou Ze asked, “Everything’s there?”

The little thief nodded, “Yeah.”

Lou Ze said, “You don’t need to steal divine ointments anymore. The government is systematically sealing those places.”

The little thief exclaimed with joy, “Sealed? Really sealed?”

“Yes.”

“That harmful stuff should have been banned a long time ago. It’s good that it’s sealed. So good.” The little thief was extremely excited, and it took him a while to calm down, “I won’t steal divine ointments anymore, but now I’m without a goal. Do you have any tasks? I can help you.”

Lou Ze thought for a moment, “If you really want to do something beneficial for the people, you could investigate the cultivation sites of opium or the production sites of divine ointments. Once you find them, don’t act rashly, come back and inform me, and I’ll handle it.”

“Okay, I’m on it.” The little thief was determined, almost wishing he could eradicate all the divine ointments in the world, “I’m off then, take care.”

Lou Ze waved at the little thief, “Be careful not to get caught.”

From a distance, the little thief’s voice came back, “Don’t underestimate me. They’ll have to wait for their next life to catch me.”

A hint of amusement flashed in Lou Ze’s eyes as he relayed the information about the little thief to Tang Jinghong, then swiftly left the spot.

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…

After taking the second type of medicine, Old Master Lu’s condition improved slightly. Then, Lou Ze administered a third medication, “Drink this and lie down for a while, do nothing else.”

Old Master Lu, now awake, nodded, “Thank you, young master. I understand.”

Lou Ze left Old Master Lu’s room with the tray and went to the kitchen.

Zeng Huo, sitting sideways on a kitchen window, remarked, “The bait is set, now to see when it will be taken.”

A chill flickered in Lou Ze’s eyes, “We’ll check when it gets dark.”

Zeng Huo looked at Lou Ze admiringly, then leaped out of the Lu Mansion.

Lou Ze went to the window, looking at the blue sky and smiled slyly, “The show is about to begin.”

…

In her room, Hong Feiyu found a letter by her bedside, cautiously opening it.

As she read the content, a smile spread across her face, “I didn’t expect Mu Xiao to invite me out himself.”

After burning the letter over a candle, Hong Feiyu immediately got ready to meet him.

Simultaneously, Hong Feiyun also received a letter. After reading it, a smile broke out on her usually stern face, placing the letter against her chest, “Mu Xiao finally asked me out.”

She dressed up and left for the appointment.

The meeting place was a peak behind the mountains, which overlooked the entire Linzhang City—an ideal, undisturbed spot for a rendezvous.

As Hong Feiyun arrived at the woods, she saw Hong Feiyu releasing a homing pigeon. After releasing the pigeon, she clasped her hands together, praying, “Please safely reach the military camp.”

This scene instantly raised suspicions in Hong Feiyun. She changed direction, pursued the pigeon, and threw a dagger to bring it down.

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She hurriedly read the letter the pigeon was carrying, and what she saw was unbelievable.

Her own sister had secretly allied with Tang Jinghong and was passing information covertly.

However, Hong Feiyu had always been trusted by Hong Feiyun, so she wasn’t fully convinced yet, “I need to find Feiyu and ask her myself.”

After tearing up the letter and burying it, Hong Feiyun turned to chase after Hong Feiyu.

By then, Hong Feiyu had reached the mountain peak, where Mu Xiao was waiting.

Dressed in a white silk robe, handsome, his clothes fluttering with the wind, he looked quite dashing. He turned to Hong Feiyu, calling out, “Feiyu, I thought you wouldn’t come.”

Hong Feiyu, who had a gentler appearance, blushed slightly, “How could I not? When you personally invite me, how could I refuse?”

Mu Xiao took her hand tenderly, “Nowadays, the organization keeps me so busy I can’t even think about personal affairs. Now that I have a moment, I couldn’t help but want to see you.”

As he spoke, his eyes darted to the side, then he pulled Hong Feiyu into his embrace, “Feiyu, I’ve missed you so much.”

The approaching Hong Feiyun saw this scene and nearly bit her own teeth in anger.

Feiyu had said she wouldn’t actively seek Mu Xiao’s embrace and declared her love for him, promising never to overstep. What did this mean now?

Hong Feiyun’s eyes turned red with fury, her fingers digging into the tree bark, leaving five deep gouges.

Mu Xiao gently released Hong Feiyu and even kissed her.

Hong Feiyun was furious to the core.

Unable to take it anymore, she turned and left.

She muttered to herself, thinking that Hong Feiyu was probably planning her exit strategy, “From today onwards, we sever all sisterly ties!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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With those harsh words, Hong Feiyu turned and flew away.

Mu Xiao and Hong Feiyun then transformed back into Zeng Huo and a maid.

Lou Ze sat on a tree branch, watching the drama unfold.

Soon, Hong Feiyu arrived near the peak.

She saw on the mountain peak, Hong Feiyun pulling Mu Xiao into a forceful kiss, and Mu Xiao not pushing his sister away.

Hong Feiyu was also furious, everything had to be a competition with her sister, even though Mu Xiao had invited her, her sister had to interfere.

“Hong Feiyun, from today onwards, our sisterly bond is utterly severed!”

Spitting out those words with finality, Hong Feiyu turned and flew away.

Mu Xiao and Hong Feiyun transformed back into Zeng Huo and the maid.

Lou Ze shook his head gently, truly, women in love could be foolish, even a clearly fake plot of discord could succeed. But this was good; it saved him the trouble of devising more complex schemes.

Zeng Huo asked, “What do we do next?”

Lou Ze replied, “Let’s see how the sisters’ infighting unfolds first. No rush.”

Zeng Huo glanced at Lou Ze, Chu Qingzhi was indeed too cunning, “Then you go back to the Lu Mansion to continue with the medicine research, I’ll keep an eye on the two sisters.”

“Okay.” Lou Ze nodded and flew away.

The maid watched Lou Ze leave, then embraced Zeng Huo tenderly, asking, “When will you come home for a visit? The child misses his father.”

Zeng Huo kissed the maid’s face, “In a while.”

The maid looked reluctant, “What should I tell our child?”

Zeng Huo embraced her tightly, comforting her, “Just say I went north on business and will visit him once it’s settled. General Tang has already deployed his forces; these people in the eastern border won’t last much longer.”

The maid nodded, then asked, “Can she really keep you safe?”

Zeng Huo assured, “Don’t worry, if she says she can, then she definitely can. Once the Yun organization is destroyed, I’ll take you to the countryside to live a peaceful life.”

The maid smiled with anticipation, “I’ll wait for you.”

“Good,” sighed Zeng Huo, life was not in his own hands.

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Chapter 912: A Killing Spree Editor: Henyee Translations

In Linzhang City, within the Lu Mansion.

Lu Changyu carefully helped Old Master Lu sit up against the headboard, “Father, do you feel better?”

Old Master Lu, gaunt but spirited, nodded lightly, “Much better, I feel hungry now, I want to eat something.”

Lu Changyu responded, “Father, wait here, I’ll get you something to eat right away.”

“Alright.”

At the doorway of the room, Lu Changyu encountered Lou Ze, “Young Master, thank you. My father’s health has improved significantly.”

“Your father’s recovery isn’t complete yet; he needs to be very careful. Emphasize that he absolutely must not touch divine ointments again, or it would be fatal,” Lou Ze advised.

Lu Changyu took the warning seriously, “I understand, Young Master.”

“Go on, I’ll give your father his medicine,” Lou Ze said, then carried the tray into the room.

Old Master Lu was extremely grateful, “If it weren’t for you, I might not have survived.”

Lou Ze handed him the medicine, “Old Master Lu is fortunate, with more care in the future, there should be no further issues.”

“Understood.” Old Master Lu drank the medicine in one gulp.

Lou Ze sat down, waiting for the medicine to take effect before checking Old Master Lu’s pulse to assess the new prescription’s impact.

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After overcoming the initial discomfort of the medicine, Old Master Lu curiously asked, “Young Master, where are you from?”

“I belong nowhere in particular,” Lou Ze replied.

Old Master Lu kindly offered, “Would you like to settle down? If you don’t mind, the Lu Mansion can provide you with a place of refuge.”

Lou Ze smiled, “I enjoy my freedom and haven’t thought about settling down, at least not for now.”

“Then…” Old Master Lu hesitated before smiling, “I respect your wishes.”

Lou Ze suggested, “If Old Master Lu wishes to repay me, you could provide some military provisions, medical supplies, and fabric to General Tang’s camp. I would be most grateful.”

Old Master Lu was surprised but then seriously agreed, “Your request is remembered. I will have Changyu prepare the supplies and send them to General Tang as soon as possible.”

Lou Ze nodded, “Good.”

After checking the pulse and finding the effects satisfactory, Lou Ze concluded, “Old Master Lu should rest more. I must leave now for other matters.”

Old Master Lu politely responded, “Take care, Young Master.”

Lou Ze returned to the kitchen, reviewing five different prescriptions. After a thorough comparison, he finalized the ultimate formula but was missing one crucial herb: Indian Barberry.

“Please have someone fetch this prescription’s herbs. Once your father takes this medicine, he will fully recover.”

“I’ll see to it immediately,” Lu Changyu took the prescription and headed to the herb shop.

Zeng Huo arrived from outside, speaking in a tone of someone watching a drama unfold, “Hong Feiyun and Hong Feiyu had a huge fight, nearly came to blows.”

Lou Ze, intrigued, proposed, “What if I impersonated Mu Xiao?”

Previously, she considered impersonating Hong Feiyun, but that wouldn’t be very useful. Impersonating Mu Xiao might reveal all the opium cultivation sites in Dongling.

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Zeng Huo paused, “Are we playing that big?”

“That’s nothing,” Lou Ze’s eyes glinted coldly. “Uprooting the Yun organization completely—that’s playing big.”

Zeng Huo fell silent, perhaps the vast organization would indeed be eradicated by Chu Qingzhi.

Some time later, Lu Changyu rushed back, “Young Master, the shops don’t have Indian Barberry. I’ve been to several, and they said it’s only found on the cliffs of Tian Lan in Chen’an Country, guarded by poisonous bees. No one dares to go there.”

Lou Ze murmured, “It seems a trip to Chen’an Country is necessary.”

He raised his voice to Zeng Huo, “Help me inquire about Indian Barberry. If you find it, let me know immediately.”

“Will do,” Zeng Huo then took off.

Lou Ze shut the kitchen door and windows, sending a message to Tang Jinghong, “Jinghong, I’ve developed a formula against divine ointments, but it lacks an herb only found in Chen’an Country.”

Tang Jinghong, after a pause, responded, “Qingzhi, when are you leaving?”

“I’m setting out immediately.”

“Be careful, and message me if you need anything. I have people in Chen’an Country.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “Will do.”

Just then, the window was knocked, “It’s me, Shuang’er.”

Chu Qingzhi opened the window, “What’s wrong, Shuang’er?”

Shuang’er landed on the window, “Someone’s tracking Meng Shengdong, and assassins are planning to kill them tonight and move the divine ointments. Go save them.”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression darkened, “Understood.”

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…

That night, dressed in black, Lou Ze headed to Baihua Street in the southern city, planning to ambush the ambushers.

As the assassins gathered, talking amongst themselves…

“Why isn’t the first leader handling Meng Shengdong and his group?” one asked.

“The first leader failed to kill the prefect and even let him escape to Tang Jinghong. With all the opium dens in Linzhang City closed, we’ve faced heavy losses,” the second leader explained.

“Can these dens be reopened?” another asked.

“Once Tang Jinghong and his forces leave, we can reopen them,” the second leader confirmed.

“Right, they won’t stay here forever.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Enough talk,” the second leader commanded. “Focus on tonight’s task. We’ll collect our rewards afterwards.”

“Yes, Second Leader.”

Hidden, Lou Ze watched, a smirk on his lips. They were already thinking about rewards before the mission was completed—overconfident!

He stretched his neck, drew his dagger, and with a flash, all the assassins were down.

Just as he sheathed his dagger, one of Tang Jinghong’s wounded soldiers ran through the street, pursued by three sword-wielding assassins.

Realizing the trap, Lou Ze sprang into action, quickly clearing the street of three bodies.

Approaching the soldier, he asked, “What happened?”

“We were betrayed. The Yun organization sent several squads after us. Young Master, please help at Xunyi Bridge Street in the western city…” The soldier fainted from blood loss before finishing.

Lou Ze infused some qi to stabilize the soldier’s life, then carried him toward Xunyi Bridge Street.

The warehouse there was a scene of fierce combat.

Placing the soldier in a shadowed area, Chu Qingzhi joined the fray.

Meng Shengdong and his group, caught unprepared and pressed hard, saw the tide turn with Chu Qingzhi’s arrival.

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Chapter 913: A Thousand Cuts Editor: Henyee Translations

In Linzhang City, the Third Leader, known for his ruthlessness, inflicted severe wounds on Meng Shengdong and his group with lethal moves. Fortunately, Chu Qingzhi arrived just in time; otherwise, they might have been completely annihilated.

Chu Qingzhi spared no one; she eliminated them all.

Meng Shengdong and his group were exhausted and found a spot to rest.

Chu Qingzhi brought out some medicine—both topical and pills—handing them to the group, “Can you apply these yourselves?”

Meng Shengdong took the medicine bottles with shaky hands, insisting, “We’re fine.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded and fetched some water, “Come and drink if you’re thirsty. Let me know immediately if you feel unwell.”

Meng Shengdong assured her, “Miss Chu, we’re tough; these wounds will heal with a bit of rest.”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Then, I’ll go deal with the divine ointments in the warehouse. You rest here.” She then headed towards a nearby warehouse.

The warehouse was large and filled with boxes.

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand, opening all the boxes at once. A sweep of her spiritual sense confirmed they were all full of divine ointments—hundreds of pounds of it. The extent of these people’s audacity was staggering.

She closed the warehouse door and then ignited the divine ointments with a fire control technique, reducing it all to ashes.

Seeing the warehouse catch fire, Meng Shengdong and his group panicked, “Miss Chu, Miss Chu, come out! What’s happening?”

Chu Qingzhi called back, “It’s okay. I’m burning the divine ointments. The smoke must not spread, or it could addict you. Step back ten paces, I’m coming out.”

“Yes,” the group said, quickly retreating as they dragged their injured bodies away.

Chu Qingzhi stepped out of the building.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Meng Shengdong immediately asked with concern, “Miss Chu, are you alright?”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “I’m fine. Rest up. I’m going to check the other two warehouses.”

Meng Shengdong expressed his worry, “Please be careful, Miss Chu. The people from the Yun organization have gone mad, attacking anyone they see.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “I know. After you’ve recovered, head straight back to the camp. General Tang needs more hands.”

“Yes.” With their task complete, they were ready to leave.

After leaving the warehouse, Chu Qingzhi transformed back into Lou Ze and headed towards Yanglou Street in the north of the city, where another warehouse was located.

Unexpectedly, this warehouse was an ambush. As soon as Lou Ze entered, a barrage of arrows shot towards her.

“Whizz, whizz, whizz—”

Lou Ze spun and retreated, then with a gesture, created a transparent, arc-shaped shield that blocked the arrows, making them unable to advance further.

The arrows stuck in the shield resembled a porcupine’s quills, densely packed.

With a squeeze of her hand, the arrows shattered into dust and fell to the ground.

A second volley of arrows was launched.

“Whizz, whizz, whizz—”

Lou Ze leapt high into the air, with a flick of her hand, reversed the arrows, sending them back to pierce the chests of those who had shot them.

“Thud, thud, thud—”

Assassins rolled out from their hiding spots.

Lou Ze landed gently, her dark hair whipping around, her garments fluttering—her formidable presence was akin to a deity descending.

The surviving assassins stepped out of the shadows, surrounding Lou Ze. The Fourth Leader, recognizing Lou Ze, looked at him with a complex expression, “I didn’t expect you to be so deeply hidden?”

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Lou Ze, confused inside, “We aren’t that close, why should I tell you everything?”

The Fourth Leader appeared hurt, “Aren’t we close?”

Lou Ze, “…”

What’s this about?

Did these two have some unspoken secrets?

Could it be that sort of relationship?

The Fourth Leader took a step towards Lou Ze, his eyes filled with longing, “Lou Ze, why have you been avoiding me?”

How should he know why?

Lou Ze felt goosebumps all over; surely, this handsome young man must have had that kind of relationship. What a headache.

“Forget everything from the past; we are enemies now!”

One of his subordinates urgently called out, “Fourth Leader, let’s finish him off, then we can report back. Don’t be deceived by him!”

The Fourth Leader, using his internal energy, pulled the subordinate towards him, grabbed his neck, and with a twist, snapped it—killing him.

While he did kill the man, his gaze never left Lou Ze, “You can go. I won’t kill you today, just don’t touch anything in this warehouse.”

Lou Ze crossed his arms, “What if I insist?”

The Fourth Leader tilted his head slightly, exposing his neck, “Then you might as well kill me.”

If it were the real Lou Ze, perhaps he wouldn’t kill the Fourth Leader, but now was different; of course, he would.

Lou Ze drew his dagger, holding it horizontally in his hand, “Let’s fight then.”

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The Fourth Leader didn’t move, but his men did, all rushing towards Lou Ze, “Kill him!”

Since the Fourth Leader had just killed one of their own, no one was listening to him anymore.

The Fourth Leader stood still, watching Lou Ze being swarmed, and suddenly shouted, “Stop! All of you!”

His command halted everyone as if freezing the scene.

The Fourth Leader then joined the fight, standing by Lou Ze, “Lou Ze, I’ve placed what you want in the place we used to visit together. You can go there and get it.”

Lou Ze, “…”

What was that about? This fight was filled with confusion!

While pondering, the Fourth Leader was stabbed in the chest by one of his men and fell dead.

Lou Ze intensified his efforts, spinning and slashing effortlessly, dispatching all the assassins. He then headed towards the warehouse.

Once inside, Lou Ze immediately checked the contents. Confirming everything was correct, he used his fire control technique to burn it all.

Lou Ze left the warehouse, approaching the Fourth Leader’s body to search it, finding some items that might be clues. He took these and left.

Lastly, he went to a warehouse on Baihua Street in the southern city and set it aflame, destroying all the divine ointments there.

Chu Qingzhi reported the destruction of the three warehouses to Tang Jinghong before disappearing into the shadows.

…

Hong Feiyun was enraged, “The Second, Third, and Fourth Leaders are all gone?”

It took immense effort to train such assassins, and in one night, they were all killed. She dreaded the punishment that would come from above.

Who exactly was responsible?

Hong Feiyun, boiling with rage, demanded, “Zeng Huo, do you know who killed them?”

He certainly knew, but he wouldn’t say, “Master, it must be a hidden pawn placed by Tang Jinghong!”

“Always Tang Jinghong!” Hong Feiyun swept all the teacups off the table in frustration, still unsatisfied, “Find this person and flay him a thousand times!”

Zeng Huo expressed difficulty, “Master, this person is elusive, and it’s likely we won’t even find him.”

Hong Feiyun glared at Zeng Huo, “Can’t you set a trap or figure something out?”

Zeng Huo helplessly replied, “Master, I’m out of men.”

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Chapter 914: Assassination Succeeded Editor: Henyee Translations

Hong Feiyun was seething, his rage directed at Zeng Huo, who remained silent and bowed his head in submission.

Hong Feiyun’s tone softened somewhat, acknowledging the recent losses, “We’ve lost a lot of people lately, and I don’t have anyone to assign to you right now. Figure something out yourself. If you manage to kill this mysterious person, I will personally reward you.”

Zeng Huo, playing along, responded dutifully, “Thank you, Master. I’ll do my best.”

“You may leave,” Hong Feiyun said, massaging his temples due to the headache he was enduring.

“Yes.” Zeng Huo glanced at Hong Feiyun before exiting the room.

Hong Feiyu then entered, leaning against the doorframe with folded arms, her tone mocking, “A single mysterious figure has you so flustered, sister. It really does make you seem incompetent.”

Hong Feiyun’s face darkened, “If you’re so capable, why don’t you go and kill this person yourself?”

Hong Feiyu laughed lightly, her response calm and measured, “Sister, there’s no need to provoke me. I prefer to act within my capabilities and not take on tasks beyond my reach. This matter is yours to handle.”

Hong Feiyun’s gaze turned sharp, “Get out. I don’t want to see you.”

“Oh, sister, you’re losing your composure more and more. It truly worries me as your younger sister,” Hong Feiyu said sarcastically, turning and leaving with a sigh.

Hong Feiyun, her face contorted with rage, slammed her hand down on the table, splitting it, “They all deserve to die!”

Moments later, a middle-aged man cloaked in a cape entered, “Now that the three major warehouses are destroyed, how do you plan to explain this?”

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Hong Feiyun, instantly switching to a respectful demeanor, greeted him, “I have seen the Left Emissary.”

The Left Emissary, taking in the chaotic scene without entering the room, stood at the doorway, “The Master sent me to tell you that if you can find the person who destroyed our divine ointments and recruit him into our organization, you can redeem yourself.”

Hong Feiyun’s expression brightened, “Yes, Left Emissary.”

After the Left Emissary departed, Hong Feiyun took a deep breath and called, “Someone come.”

Two trusted subordinates entered, “Deploy all resources to find this ‘mysterious person.’ Inform me immediately upon locating them.”

“Yes, Master.”

At the military camp, in the main tent, Dong Dengyu was once again seeking General Tang Jinghong, “General Tang, with Chu Qingzhi dead, who else can save Chen’an Country?”

Tang Jinghong leaned back in his chair, “Can’t you go back and contribute yourself?”

Dong Dengyu slammed his hands on the table, “If I had that kind of ability, would I still be here in your camp?”

He wasn’t planning to go back alone. Tang Jinghong’s destination was Liang City. They would investigate the situation there before returning to Dongchen Country. For now, his own safety was paramount.

Tang Jinghong retorted, “Since you know this is my military camp, shouldn’t you be following the rules here?”

Dong Dengyu responded, “Tang Jinghong, I am a prince. I show you respect, but don’t push your luck!”

“Such a powerful prince, why come to a nobody like me?” Tang Jinghong looked down, continuing with his paperwork, no longer wanting to engage with a fool.

Just as Dong Dengyu was about to speak, a cry rang out, “Fire, there’s a fire!”

“Quick, put out the fire! It’s burning!”

The camp was suddenly chaotic, filled with noise.

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Tang Jinghong’s expression darkened as he stood and moved outside, followed by Dong Dengyu. Once outside, Tang Jinghong whispered instructions to a guard, then headed towards the site of the blaze.

Qi Kaiming rushed to Tang Jinghong, “General, the medical supplies have burned.”

Tang Jinghong’s expression sank further, “Save what you can, as much as you can.”

“Yes, General.”

Two tents were engulfed in flames, and soldiers rushed to bring water and basins to fight the fire. Despite the apparent chaos, there was a sense of order.

Chu Qingning approached, “Brother Jinghong, there are traces of sedatives burned, and the smell of fuel oil. It was deliberate.”

Tang Jinghong, watching the flames, his eyes reflecting the leaping fire, looked particularly menacing, “It seems the enemy has planned this carefully.”

“What do we do now?” Chu Qingning asked, worried, as it seemed unlikely the medical supplies could be saved, and they were critically low already.

Tang Jinghong responded, “Focus on putting out the fire first.”

Shortly after, a guard hurried towards Tang Jinghong, “General, the intruder has been caught.”

Tang Jinghong quickly turned and headed back to the tent, where he caught the infiltrator red-handed, “What were you looking for? Let me get it for you.”

The person, caught off guard by Tang Jinghong’s presence, stiffened, “General, I… I was just cleaning up.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes narrowed, “This isn’t the time for cleaning, is it?”

The soldier turned slowly, kneeling before Tang Jinghong, fearfully stating, “Please see the truth, General. I was only trying to help clear up some matters, nothing more.”

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As he spoke, he drew a dagger from his boot and swung it in a swift motion.

Tang Jinghong stepped back, simultaneously lifting his leg to kick the dagger from the soldier’s hand, then quickly steadied himself and struck back with a palm to the soldier’s chest.

The soldier, clearly skilled, leaned back to dodge the attack and drew a flexible sword from his waist, striking at Tang Jinghong again.

Tang Jinghong vaulted over to a desk, grabbed his own sword, and defended against the soldier’s blade.

“Clang!”

Their weapons collided, emitting a sharp sound. The shock of the impact caused the soldier’s hands to bleed.

Qi Kaiming led a group of soldiers rushing in, “Protect the General!”

“Stand back!” Tang Jinghong shouted, having not exercised his martial skills in a while, he saw this as an opportunity to stretch his muscles.

Their swords clashed again, and this time the soldier’s weapon was knocked away, his arm going numb below the elbow.

Tang Jinghong kicked the soldier aside, “Tie him up, gag him, and say that the assassination was successful.”

“Yes, General!” Qi Kaiming motioned to the soldiers who swiftly tied up the assassin, stuffed a gag in his mouth, and took him away.

Outside, Qi Kaiming instructed the guards, “Quickly fetch the military doctor, the General has been stabbed in the chest, his life hangs by a thread, we need the doctor immediately.”

He intentionally spoke loudly enough for others to hear, creating a believable facade of urgency.

Unbeknownst to them, the news of Tang Jinghong’s ‘successful assassination’ would stir further turmoil.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The arriving military doctor, Fang Ze Rong, looked visibly worried, “General, let me check, Miss Qingzhi had just patched you up, how could you get injured again?”

He instantly noticed Tang Jinghong was unhurt, his words purely performative.

“General, your injuries are severe, I fear I cannot manage alone, I will call for more medical help.”

Tang Jinghong weakly nodded, “Alright.”

Fang Ze Rong stepped outside and, with an anxious expression, declared, “We need more doctors here, the General’s injuries are too grave for me to handle alone.”

As he spoke, two soldiers carrying a basin filled with bloodied water emerged from the tent, amplifying the credibility of the scene.

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Chapter 915: Capturing the Spy Editor: Henyee Translations

General Tang Jinghong’s successful assassination spread quickly throughout the military camp, creating a tense and grim atmosphere.

“Has the general really been assassinated?”

“Not only was he assassinated, but he’s also in critical condition, with several military doctors attending to him simultaneously.”

“That damned assassin, can’t he distinguish right from wrong?”

“Since he’s an assassin, you shouldn’t expect him to have any sense of morality.”

“Let’s not talk about him; focus on your duties. Even if the general is injured, the camp must not descend into chaos.”

“You’re right!”

Such conversations were common around the camp, though some held a pessimistic view.

“If something happens to the general, our mission in the eastern border might have to end prematurely.”

“Shut up, do you want to be executed for saying that?”

“Yes, yes, I spoke out of turn. My apologies!”

While discussions continued, Qi Kaiming and a group of soldiers were stationed around the camp, ready to intercept any pigeons and catch any soldiers sneaking out of the camp.

“Whoosh—” An arrow flew into the sky, striking down a carrier pigeon.

A soldier picked up the pigeon and handed it to Qi Kaiming, “The message says General Tang Jinghong is at death’s door, time to make the next move.”

After reading it, Qi Kaiming looked into the distance, pondering for a moment before ordering, “Continue to intercept.”

He then had the message sent back to the camp to have someone compare the handwriting to identify who sent it.

“Yes.”

Some time later, a shadowy figure appeared in front of them. Qi Kaiming, hidden in the darkness, signaled to his men, and four of them stepped forward to surround the figure, with Qi Kaiming approaching last.

This was a soldier responsible for managing the armory. Upon seeing Qi Kaiming, he showed a look of surprise, then attempted to appear calm and saluted, “General Zhongwu.”

Qi Kaiming scrutinized the soldier, “Where are you headed?”

The soldier hesitated, “General Zhongwu, I wasn’t really going anywhere, just needed to relieve myself.”

Considering their surroundings were forested, his reason seemed plausible.

Qi Kaiming eyed the soldier, his brow furrowed, and asked, “Do you have family or friends?”

The soldier bowed his head slightly.

Suddenly, a cold yet clear voice came from behind, “There’s another one here.”

Qi Kaiming and his men turned to see a beautiful young woman standing not far behind them, her foot on someone pinned to the ground. Qi Kaiming quickly approached, “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi moved her foot, lightly kicking the person towards a tree, “How is Jinghong?”

Qi Kaiming glanced left at the soldier and right at the person against the tree, hinting, “The general has been assassinated.”

Chu Qingzhi understood, “You don’t need to return to the camp right now, I’ll use your identity for a while.”

Qi Kaiming agreed, “Yes.”

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After splitting up, Chu Qingzhi transformed into Qi Kaiming’s likeness in a secluded spot and headed towards the camp.

She went straight into the main tent, where Tang Jinghong had already been ‘rescued’ and was now sitting at his desk reviewing documents.

Chu Qingzhi reverted to her original appearance and approached Tang Jinghong, “Jinghong.”

Hearing the familiar voice, Tang Jinghong looked up in surprise. Chu Qingzhi’s pale, jade-like face came into view, bringing him a rush of joy, and he stepped forward to embrace her, “I didn’t expect you to come back.”

Chu Qingzhi returned the embrace, her concerns and desires intertwining, “I heard you were assassinated and seriously injured, I had to come see for myself.”

Tang Jinghong, eager to alleviate her worries, quickly explained, “It was a strategy to draw out a spy in the camp, I’m not injured.”

“I already knew that.” Chu Qingzhi closed her eyes, savoring the joy of their reunion, “Jinghong, I’ll go capture the arsonist, handle this matter, then head to Chen’an Country.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”

After a brief chat, Chu Qingzhi transformed back into Qi Kaiming and left the main tent, heading towards the medical supply storage.

The site of the fire was cordoned off with string; the truth was still unclear, and bystanders were kept away, with only a few officials responsible for this type of investigation allowed inside.

“General!”

“General!”

“Qi Kaiming” nodded to two guards and stepped inside the circle, “What have the officials found out?”

The officials lined up and handed their findings to “Qi Kaiming.”

“Qi Kaiming” reviewed the reports quickly, coming to several conclusions.

The fire had consumed the military camp’s medical supplies, which, although typically just common herbs that could be easily grown, were now invaluable due to the current emergency. The materials had been completely destroyed, rendering them unable to aid in any future disaster relief efforts similar to those recently required.

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The cause of the fire was determined to be deliberate, using fuel oil to ignite the blaze. The simultaneous timing of the fires at both storage locations suggested that at least two arsonists were involved.

“Qi Kaiming” considered the findings and then posed a question to the officials, “In the camp, who could bring in such quantities of fuel oil without arousing suspicion?”

One of the officials, stroking his beard thoughtfully, responded, “Only those in the kitchen crew would have such access without raising alarms.”

“And what is fuel oil typically used for in the camp?” “Qi Kaiming” probed further.

“For starting fires when cooking; a splash of fuel oil helps ignite the flames quickly. At night, it’s used for torches and firepots; and if something needs to be burned quickly, we also use it,” another official explained.

“Qi Kaiming” nodded, his expression grave. “Investigate everyone in the kitchen crew.”

The kitchen staff, totaling around three hundred, were responsible for various tasks, from cooking and boiling rice to preparing firewood—each role was clearly defined.

The head cook, standing respectfully aside, spoke up, “General Zhongwu, I have assembled all the kitchen personnel.”

“Qi Kaiming” scanned the gathered crowd, “Are they all here?”

The head cook glanced back at his subordinates and said, “It was a rush call, and with so many people, I can’t be sure if everyone is present.”

“Qi Kaiming” directed, “Line them up in groups of fifteen. Make sure everyone is in order.”

After the line-up, it was discovered that three were missing.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Qi Kaiming” asked the head cook, “What are the duties of those who didn’t show?”

The head cook appeared puzzled, “I was busy arranging lunch; I don’t know where they might be.”

“Qi Kaiming” demanded, “Gather the names of these three individuals.”

The head cook quickly inquired and found out who the absentees were. He then retrieved the duty roster and handed it to “Qi Kaiming.”

“Qi Kaiming” quickly reviewed the information. “All three are from the eastern border. It’s likely they are involved. Issue a warrant for their arrest, regardless of whether they’re part of the firefighting team or not.”

“Yes, General.” The head cook saluted and hurried off to execute the orders.

“Qi Kaiming” returned to the main tent to report to Tang Jinghong, “The arson suspects are tentatively identified as three kitchen staff members. Capturing them should reveal the truth.”

Before he could settle in, a soldier rushed in to report, “General, General Zhongwu, the three kitchen staff have been found.”

“Let’s go see them,” “Qi Kaiming” followed the soldier out of the camp.

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Chapter 916: Smoke of War

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In the woods, three kitchen soldiers lay dead on the ground, each with a cut across their necks, clearly killed by a swift slash to the throat.

“Qi Kaiming” examined the wounds and realized they must have been attacked by someone they faced, who suddenly turned and struck them down.

This suggested the killer was someone they knew well, someone they trusted completely, leaving them utterly defenseless.

The trail ended there.

“Collect their bodies,” he ordered.

“Yes.”

“Qi Kaiming” returned to the camp and transformed back into Chu Qingzhi. “Jinghong, I must leave now.”

Tang Jinghong approached and kissed her, his eyes soft with affection, “Be safe, and contact me if you need anything.”

“Will do,” Chu Qingzhi smiled at Tang Jinghong, “I’m leaving now, remember to eat on time.”

“I will.”

“Stay in touch.” Chu Qingzhi hugged Tang Jinghong, then turned and left the camp.

Tang Jinghong watched the tent entrance long after she had gone.

…

Two fast horses galloped on the official road, heading towards Chen’an Country.

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Suddenly, Zeng Huo remembered something, “Hong Feiyun is actively searching for the mysterious person who killed several of the assassin leaders, intending to recruit them into the organization.”

Luo Ze, “…”

“Shouldn’t they want to kill this person instead?”

Zeng Huo glanced at Luo Ze, “He does want to kill, but he has to catch him first!”

Luo Ze remained noncommittal.

“What’s the plan now?” asked Zeng Huo.

Luo Ze flicked her whip, “I need to find some herbs. I can’t deal with Hong Feiyun right now. Let’s discuss it when I return.”

Indeed, Zeng Huo said no more, stopping the horse and watching Luo Ze go.

Luo Ze, alone, hastened her pace using a space-reducing technique, otherwise, it would take a month to reach Tianlan Bee, and she didn’t have that much time.

…

Five days later.

The magistrate came to the military camp to report, “General, the opium dens within the city have been completely sealed, and we’ve confiscated over two thousand pounds of opium. What are your orders for the next steps?”

Tang Jinghong lightly tapped his fingers on the table, “Issue a decree. Tomorrow at Linzhang City’s South Gate, I will enforce the ban on opium.”

The magistrate bowed, “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong led a troop of soldiers to the South Gate of Linzhang City. Now that the spies within the camp had been captured, there was no need for pretense any longer, and prolonged pretense could destabilize the troops’ morale.

Upon arrival at the South Gate, Tang Jinghong ordered, “First and Second Companies, dig a pit by the river, thirty feet long, twenty feet wide, and twenty feet deep.”

“Third and Fourth Companies, prepare ten loads of lime.”

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“Yes, General.”

As the soldiers busied themselves, the scene attracted many townspeople and passersby…

“What is General Tang doing?”

“I heard it’s an opium ban.”

“Really? Are they actually banning it? That’s great! We’ve been waiting for this day.”

“Yes, truly. The notice is already posted for tomorrow.”

“So soon? That’s good. I’ll definitely come back tomorrow to watch those harmful substances get destroyed.”

Opium had only been popular for a little over a year, yet it had caused immense destruction, devastating countless lives. Those unaddicted despised the drug.

Tang Jinghong supervised the work by the river for an hour before heading to the city’s prison.

The prison, or rather, the quarantine area, was filled with people deeply addicted to opium.

“Give me opium!”

“Please, just a little bit of opium.”

“I need it!”

Some banged their heads against the walls, others knelt and begged, and many wept bitterly.

After walking through the prison, Tang Jinghong asked the military doctor, “Have they been given their medicine?” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“They have,” the doctor replied. “Some have managed their addiction, but the craving remains. For others, especially those with severe addiction, the medication only provides minor relief; they still crave opium.”

“Continue administering the medication. Once we find the herbal antidote, we can solve this problem completely.”

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“Yes, General.”

Wen Shaoyuan approached with a message. “General, your letter.”

Tang Jinghong, holding doubts, unfolded the letter. It listed all the locations near Linzhang City where the raw opium poppies were grown and processed.

Stowing the letter, Tang Jinghong quickly returned to the military camp and dispatched thirteen teams to demolish these sites. He personally led one team to one of the production sites.

Meanwhile, Chu Qingzhi arrived at the foot of Tianlan Bee Mountain.

The small county at the base of the mountain had been devastated by smallpox, leaving it deserted and covered in a blanket of desolation and fear.

Chu Qingzhi headed straight for the local herb shop, which was completely empty.

“Looks like I’ll have to go up the mountain myself.”

Exiting the shop, she walked toward the mountain base, the path utterly deserted and desolate, making it seem as if she was the only person left in the world.

Ordinary people walking here would likely be scared out of their wits.

“Rustle, rustle…” The bushes trembled as if something was about to emerge.

Chu Qingzhi sent a burst of spiritual energy towards it, causing leaves to fly and a gaunt white wolf to tumble out onto the ground, looking pitifully at Chu Qingzhi.

The white wolf was also infected with smallpox; its skin was ulcerated, and it was terribly emaciated. Chu Qingzhi approached and used her spiritual energy to heal the wolf’s wounds and alleviate its hunger a bit.

Picking up a broken pot, she poured some water from her flask into it and placed it in front of the wolf. “Drink this. I’m going up the mountain to gather herbs. I’ll come back down to get you later for food.”

The wolf was too focused on drinking the water to care about anything else, wagging its tail slightly to express its contentment.

After an unusually heavy rainfall that had spread smallpox, Chen’an Country had become dry.

No wonder Dong Dengyu was reluctant to return; it was a truly frightening place to be.

Chu Qingzhi continued up the mountain, her frown deepening with every step. The natural disaster in Chen’an was severe, with many plants dried up and some trees dead, their leaves crispy and brown. Although it was spring, there was an autumn-like bleakness everywhere.

If this continued, Chen’an Country was likely facing collapse.

That wasn’t her concern, though. She was worried that the drought might have killed the herbs she was searching for, potentially making her trip in vain.

As she walked up the mountain, the situation grew more dire with every step, everywhere echoing the sound of crispy, dried leaves under her feet.

Seeing no signs of improvement, Chu Qingzhi decided to fly straight to the mountain peak and released her spiritual sense to envelop the mountain, searching for the needed herbs from top to bottom.

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Chapter 917: An Odd Village

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Chu Qingzhi didn’t find the herbs she was looking for, but she stumbled upon a refugee village.

The village, filled with bundles of dry straw and surrounded by barren land, seemed like a place worth checking out, perhaps as a stroke of luck.

Originally called Shuixiu Village, it was known for its scenic beauty and prosperity, with many villagers living in blue-brick and tile houses. Now, it could more aptly be called Ruin Village.

The earth was cracked open, the fields were abandoned, and the fissures in the land resembled wrinkles on an old man’s face, speaking to the desolation and lifelessness of the area.

The blue-brick houses still stood, but with broken roofs, peeling walls, cracked doors, and messy courtyards—all echoing decay and desolation.

The villagers’ hair was unkempt, their clothes tattered, and their skin rough and aged. Young as they were, they looked like old people.

Most terrifying was the deadness in their eyes, devoid of any light.

Chu Qingzhi’s arrival immediately drew the attention of all villagers, who then surrounded her.

In their eyes, Chu Qingzhi saw a nauseating kind of desperation.

She noticed there were no children and few women in the village, suggesting they might have met grim fates.

Without further ado, Chu Qingzhi raised her hand and with a burst of spiritual energy, knocked all the villagers back. She didn’t strike to kill, as these were refugees who had lost their sanity from hunger.

Realizing they had encountered a formidable opponent, the villagers looked at her with fear and reverence.

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Strength, she knew, was paramount at any time.

“Help me find a herb, and I’ll find you something to eat,” Chu Qingzhi said, pulling out a paper with the image of the herb she was looking for.

“Whoever finds it first, I’ll reward with a piece of meat!”

At this, the greatest motivator being food, the villagers dispersed eagerly to search.

Chu Qingzhi flew onto a rooftop to get a better view of the village, then headed towards a household with the most grass. “I’d like to search through these grasses for a herb. If I find what I need, I will compensate you generously, how does that sound?”

The homeowner, a stooped old woman walking with a tremble, replied, “Go ahead, but please tie the bundles back up afterwards. I’m too frail to do it myself.”

“Thank you,” Chu Qingzhi said, picking up a wooden bucket before flying off.

From inside the house, a pair of eyes watched this unfold and someone rushed out, “Grandma, she took our bucket!” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The old woman’s expression changed dramatically as she pushed the child back inside, “Quick, get inside, the villagers will come for you if they see.”

The child, a girl about ten but looking much younger and frail, heeded her grandmother’s words and ran scared back into the house.

It was understood without saying what had befallen the children and women of the village, and how the grandmother had survived by pretending to be dead, never showing herself for over a year.

Though Chu Qingzhi saw the girl, she decided to fetch some water first before returning to rummage through the grass, so she flew off without further action.

Far and wide, she saw no water.

Upon encountering a riverbed cracked and dry, her brows furrowed in frustration.

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With no water in sight, Chu Qingzhi had an epiphany about where she might find some.

Carrying the bucket, she flew towards the county town, hopeful that some ancient wells there, which often retained water through droughts, wouldn’t disappoint her.

Arriving in the town, Chu Qingzhi searched from house to house. After checking five wells without finding water, she sat by one, disheartened.

Even with her strong resolve, the continuous disappointment weighed on her. Opening her water flask, she took a sip to rest before continuing her search.

After several more homes, she reached the courtyard of the county office.

As she flew into the courtyard, a cool breeze greeted her—there had to be water here.

Sensing with her spiritual awareness, she found the well.

Indeed, there was water!

Chu Qingzhi brought a bucket over and filled it. Since she was there, she took an extra bucket—just in case.

After fetching the water, she noticed many dried lotus leaves on a nearby pond that appeared untouched and likely contained lotus roots underneath.

Thinking it over, she positioned herself by the pond’s edge and reached into the mud with her spiritual energy. Indeed, there were roots, small but present.

With repetitive effort, she extracted about ten kilograms of lotus roots, wrapped them in a cloth, and slung them over her shoulder, carrying the water back to the old woman’s house.

…

In Shuixiu Village.

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“Just now, I saw a little girl run out of that old devout woman’s house!”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m certain, I saw it with my own eyes, there’s no mistake.”

“Let’s gather the villagers and head to the old woman’s house. She’s hidden her well; we had no idea she had a girl.”

Almost immediately, the villagers, driven by a frenzied need, stopped their search for the herb and converged on the old woman’s house.

Xu Er, brandishing a hoe over his shoulder, his eyes gleaming with ruthless excitement, shouted commandingly, “Old devout woman, hand over your granddaughter.”

The old woman, petrified, quickly urged her granddaughter to hide. She then faced the crowd.

The girl, obedient and terrified, scurried into a hidden compartment beneath a cabinet in the cellar, curling up and trembling, hugging herself tightly.

The old woman, braving her fear, stepped out, “There’s been a misunderstanding, everyone. My granddaughter died long ago, there’s no one left.”

“Stop your lies, old woman! We saw her with our own eyes. Hand her over now, or we’ll end you today!”

Sweating profusely and shaking, the old woman stood defiantly at the doorway, “I’m old and have lived my life. Kill me if you must.”

“Not expecting you to be so tough…”

“Don’t waste time talking, let’s go in and find the girl!”

“Let’s go, search the house!”

Xu Er pushed the old woman aside and led the mob into the house. “Little girl, we saw you. Come out on your own, or we’ll drag you out.”

“If you don’t come out, we’ll kill your grandmother. You wouldn’t want her to die because of you, would you?”

As the mob ransacked the house like bandits, the girl in the cellar began to cry, terrified at the thought of her grandmother being harmed for her sake.

Ignoring her own pain, the old woman crawled back inside, shouting toward the cellar, “Stop looking, there’s no one here!”

Tears streaming down her face, she pleaded, “Don’t torment an old woman like me. There’s nothing left here, stop turning my home upside down!”

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Chapter 918: A Hard World Editor: Henyee Translations

Xu Er kicked the old woman, shouting, “If you’re looking for death, we can oblige, but we won’t spare your granddaughter either!”

The old woman screamed in agony, dizzy from the pain, barely able to recover, “Xu Er, we’re all from the same village…”

Xu Er violently knocked down the room door with a loud crash, “We used to be from the same village, but now… everyone is looking out for themselves. Who cares if we’re from the same village!”

The old woman looked at Xu Er, “Can’t you retain even a shred of humanity?”

Xu Er sneered, “Everyone’s about to die, and you talk to me about humanity? How laughable. You’ve lived so long yet learned so little.”

His accomplice, with a grim and hoarse voice, came over to inform Xu Er, “We didn’t find anyone, but I’m sure there’s someone in this house.”

Xu Er with a demonic look, declared, “Then let them come out on their own.” He pointed at the old woman on the ground, “Tie her up, we’ll burn her alive shortly.”

He continued, “Little girl, if you don’t come out now, your grandmother will be burned alive.”

The old woman, exerting all her strength, pleaded, “I’m old and ought to die, but the child has her whole life ahead. It can’t end like this. Hold on a little longer; tomorrow, you might see hope.”

In the hidden compartment, tears fell from the little girl as she whispered, “Grandma, if you die, what’s the point of me living alone?”

The little girl emerged from the cellar to the ground, “I’m here, take me, but let my grandmother go.”

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The famished villagers’ eyes lit up with a predatory glow upon seeing the little girl.

The old woman, crying and beating the ground, lamented, “When will this cannibalistic world end?!”

The little girl stepped forward to help her grandmother stand, “Grandma, in our next lives, I’ll be the grandmother, and you’ll be the granddaughter, and I will protect you.” After resigning herself to her fate, she calmly added, “Could you please kill me before…”

Xu Er, excited by the proceedings, conceded, “Since you came out willingly, I’ll grant you this request.”

The little girl nodded, “Then let’s go.”

The old woman clutched her granddaughter’s hand, apologizing, “I’m sorry, Xiao Zhen, I failed to protect you.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The little girl shook her head, blaming no one but her unfortunate fate, “Grandma, don’t blame yourself. It’s my own forgetfulness that brought these troubles.”

Impatient, Xu Er waved his hand, “Take her away!”

The group escorted the little girl to the village butcher’s house, where Xu Er declared, “I did the most, so I choose first.”

The crowd agreed enthusiastically, allowing him the first pick.

Xu Er pointed arrogantly, “Butcher, fetch the knife.”

The butcher complied readily, “Right away.”

As the villagers around them reveled in their inhumanity, another scene unfolded.

Meanwhile, Chu Qingzhi, carrying buckets and lotus roots, returned to the old woman’s courtyard and set down her load, calling out, “Old lady, old lady…”

Inside the main house, the old woman had hanged herself.

Chu Qingzhi hurriedly cut her down, fortunately just in time to save her last breath.

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Surprised, the old woman asked, “You… you came back?”

“I just went out to find you some water and food. What happened?” Chu Qingzhi was puzzled.

Tears streamed down the old woman’s face as she urgently said, “Please, miss, save my granddaughter. The villagers took her to kill her. Hurry, please save her.”

“Alright.” Disgusted by the villagers’ actions, Chu Qingzhi propped the old woman against the wall and dashed out…

At the butcher’s house, as the butcher approached the girl with a knife, licking his lips in anticipation, the knife was suddenly knocked from his hand, and a deep cut was made across Xu Er’s throat.

Feeling the cold slice and seeing his blood, Xu Er’s vision dimmed permanently.

The little girl, who had closed her eyes in resignation, opened them in surprise to see Chu Qingzhi descending like a celestial being, “Fairy sister!”

Chu Qingzhi took the knife in hand, waved it a few times, and all the surrounding villains fell; they were no longer human and better off dead for purifying the air.

Amazed, the little girl watched.

Chu Qingzhi untied the girl, “It’s over now. Your grandmother is waiting for you at home.”

The girl knelt briefly in gratitude before rushing home, crying out, “Grandma, grandma…”

The old woman was still sitting by the doorway, staring blankly out, lost in despair. When she heard her granddaughter’s voice, her expression lit up with a mix of relief and joy, “Xiao Zhen, Xiao Zhen…”

The girl threw herself into her grandmother’s arms, exclaiming, “Grandma, the fairy sister saved me, she killed all the bad people.”

“You’ve met a true benefactor,” the old woman said, patting her granddaughter’s back with trembling hands, overwhelmed with happiness.

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Chu Qingzhi entered, bringing in the bag of lotus roots, “Would you like something to eat?”

The girl, surprised and delighted at the sight of the bag, exclaimed, “Is there something inside?”

“Open it and see,” Chu Qingzhi suggested, placing the bag at the doorstep before turning to retrieve the grass bundles from earlier.

She began sorting through the hay, extracting useful herbs she had spotted earlier. With the army camp’s medical supplies depleted by fire, any replenishment was crucial.

As the girl ate the lotus roots, she approached Chu Qingzhi, “Fairy sister, what are you looking for? Can I help?”

Chu Qingzhi continued her work without looking up, “No need, just enjoy your food. I also brought back two buckets of water, why don’t you drink some?”

Eyes wide with astonishment, the girl exclaimed, “Water? Really? There’s water?”

“Yes.”

“You took our bucket to fetch water for us?”

“Uh-huh.”

“I misunderstood you earlier, I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I should have explained earlier; then you might not have had to face this ordeal.”

“It’s not your fault, sister. And now you’ve removed a significant threat; I owe you thanks.”

Chu Qingzhi hadn’t expected such understanding, “It’s alright. Go have some water.”

“Okay.”

The girl fetched two bowls, one for her grandmother and one for Chu Qingzhi, “Fairy sister, here.”

“I’ll drink later,” Chu Qingzhi said, setting the bowl aside as she continued working.

The girl went to the water buckets, hugged one, and drank deeply. Since the smallpox outbreak, she hadn’t had a proper drink of water.

The villagers in the refugee village were survivors of the smallpox epidemic, having recovered on their own. Currently, smallpox was primarily spreading through the capital, leaving these less populated areas untouched.

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Chapter 919: Found the Herbs Editor: Henyee Translations

Old Lady came out from the house, “Miss, where did you find these things?”

“At the county office,” Chu Qingzhi responded after a moment. “You should move there. It has water and lotus roots, and there are blankets and clothes. Just lock the front and back doors, and you’ll be fine.”

Old Lady hesitated, uncertain, “Can we really move to the county office?”

Chu Qingzhi, while sorting through the herbs, explained, “The entire town is deserted; you have nothing to fear. I’ll take down the signboard, and you can take the deeds to the house. Then it will belong to you, understand?”

The Old Lady had barely ever visited the town in her life, let alone thought of living there.

Chu Qingzhi added, “Once you’re in town, you can search through the cellars and storerooms of each house. It’s better than waiting to die here.”

The Old Lady was tempted but still fearful to take such a step.

The brave young girl asked, “Fairy sister, could you take us there after you find the herbs?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Yes.”

The girl knelt to thank Chu Qingzhi, who helped her back up, “It’s no trouble at all.”

Squatting next to Chu Qingzhi, the girl observed, “Sister, I see you’ve picked all these herbs. Are they for treating people?”

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Chu Qingzhi looked at her, “Do you know about herbs?”

The girl nodded, “Yes, my grandfather and father were doctors. They were taken by soldiers to treat people and never returned.”

“Life will get better,” Chu Qingzhi assured her. “Would you like to help me pick?”

“Yes, I would.” The girl went to fetch another bundle of herbs, sitting beside Chu Qingzhi, they both began sorting.

After drinking some water and eating a few segments of lotus root, Old Lady regained some strength and joined in to help sort the herbs.

With three of them working together, the work went much faster.

In this tranquil setting, a group of villagers armed with sickles and hoes approached aggressively, “Witch, did you kill them?”

Chu Qingzhi looked up calmly, “What? You want to join them?”

Flustered, the village chief had never encountered someone so defiant in his presence.

Chu Qingzhi’s tone remained cool, “Don’t bother me. I’m picking herbs, or I can’t guarantee I won’t start slaughtering again!”

The villagers instinctively stepped back.

The village chief, unsure, blustered, “Don’t be afraid of her. There are many of us, and just one of her. She can’t defeat us all!”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The butcher’s son harshly interjected, “You’ve killed so many of our people, shouldn’t you explain why?”

Chu Qingzhi casually asked, “Explain what?”

“Why did you kill them?” the butcher’s son demanded, voice rising.

With a mocking smile, Chu Qingzhi said, “Dead is dead. What’s there to explain? Why so many questions?”

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Her logic was irrefutable.

Admiringly, the young girl watched Chu Qingzhi handle the situation, wishing she could be as formidable.

The village chief, furious, rallied the villagers, “She’s so arrogant even after killing! Let’s capture her. She looks tender; she must be delicious. Don’t let her escape.”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes glinted with a cold fire, but before she could speak, the young girl stepped in front, “Are you dogs? Eating everyone you see. If you’re so hungry, why don’t you bite yourself?”

Instantly, the village chief turned his anger towards the young girl, “And you, we’ll stew you in a pot too!”

Chu Qingzhi’s voice was icy, “I advise you to leave before I lose my temper, or I won’t mind wiping this village off the map.”

Her calm tone sent shivers through the crowd.

Seeing the villagers hesitate, the village chief persisted, “Don’t listen to her, she’s just a paper tiger. Let’s kill her!”

Exasperated, Chu Qingzhi, seeing their hostile intent, decided she wouldn’t mind adding a few more souls to her count. She scooped up a handful of stones and scattered them…

The villagers at the door collapsed, disbelief wide in their eyes. Upon closer inspection, each forehead bore a bloody hole.

The young girl clapped, “Fairy sister, you’re amazing!”

The Old Lady casually glanced over. These people deserved their fate. For their selfish desires, they had consumed the village’s children and women. Now, their retribution had come.

Chu Qingzhi formed a hand seal, and a gust swept the corpses far away, disappearing without a trace, “It’s quiet now.”

The young girl looked up at Chu Qingzhi with admiration, her eyes shining brightly as if they were lit from within, “Fairy sister, you’re truly powerful.”

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Chu Qingzhi responded, “One must not be weak, or others will easily bully you.”

The young girl took this lesson to heart, “I understand now.”

Old Lady then spoke up, “Now that it’s just me and some other elderly left in the village, could you take us with you when you go?”

“Of course,” Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Gather them together, have some water, and rest up. Once I’ve finished selecting the herbs, I’ll take you over.”

Gratefully, the Old Lady agreed, “Alright, I’ll gather everyone right away.”

After three hours, Chu Qingzhi had sorted through a substantial amount of herbs, but she had yet to find Curcuma zedoaria, which was starting to concern her.

The young girl noticed her unease, “Fairy sister, what’s wrong?”

“Why didn’t I think to ask the locals earlier,” mused Chu Qingzhi, turning to the girl. “Do you know where we can find Curcuma zedoaria?”

Surprised, the girl exclaimed, “You’re looking for Curcuma zedoaria?”

“Yes,” nodded Chu Qingzhi. “If you know where it is, please tell me. I’ll make sure to reward you generously.”

“Wait a moment,” the young girl said and ran inside the house. She came back carrying a large bag, “Fairy sister, this is for you.”

Chu Qingzhi hurriedly opened the bag to discover it was full of Curcuma zedoaria, “Did you dig these up?”

The girl nodded, “Right when the smallpox outbreak began, my grandfather and father collected a lot of herbs. There’s more inside the house if you need them.”

Relieved, Chu Qingzhi felt as if she had found what she had been searching for without even looking. “Take me to see them.”

“Alright,” the girl led Chu Qingzhi to the cellar, where several bags were piled in a corner.

Chu Qingzhi lifted the bags, inspecting each one. They were filled with valuable herbs that could be useful. “I’ll trade you food for these herbs,” she offered.

“No need,” the girl insisted, her voice firm. “You saved me and my grandmother. These are to repay you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at the girl, “You’ve been a great help.”

Chu Qingzhi then went outside, flew to a nearby mountain, and summoned a parrot, giving it some worms to eat. While the bird feasted, she pulled out paper and pen from her bag and wrote a letter. Once the parrot finished eating, she tied the note to its leg, “Deliver this to a man named Xue Gui in Yunnan city.”

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Chapter 920: Settling into the County Editor: Henyee Translations

As the parrot flapped its wings and flew away, Chu Qingzhi returned to the young girl’s home.

At this time, the old lady had gathered all the remaining people from the village at her house—about twenty in total, all over fifty years old. Thankfully, their age may have spared them from darker fates.

The old lady said to Chu Qingzhi, “Miss, everyone is here, and we’ve packed our belongings. When do we leave?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “First, eat something to regain some strength; otherwise, you might not make it.”

Heeding her advice, the old lady invited everyone inside, “Come on in, everyone. We have water and lotus roots to eat.”

“You actually have food, that’s amazing!”

“It’s all thanks to the lady here. Without her, we’d be starving just like you.”

“We’ve really met a kind soul.”

Grinning, the old lady added, “Indeed, that’s why it’s important to be kind. You never know when you might lose your life.”

Everyone agreed more earnestly, especially thinking of the village men who had died, feeling that it was indeed better to be kind.

By evening, after everyone had eaten their fill, Chu Qingzhi led the group of elderly and frail towards the county.

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The journey from the village to the county took about half an hour, traversing rough and uneven paths that included a mountain climb, which was quite challenging.

“If you get tired, let me know, and we can rest before continuing,” Chu Qingzhi told them.

“Alright.”

The young girl, having often played at the medical clinic in the county as a child, knew the mountain paths well and led the way. Chu Qingzhi, who had previously flown, was unfamiliar with the route.

Halfway there, Chu Qingzhi said, “Wait here for a moment. I’m going to see if the wolf I fed earlier is still around. If it is, I’ll bring it back to help guard our new home.”

Everyone was both excited and slightly fearful—it was a wolf, after all. Could it bite?

Chu Qingzhi flew off in the direction she had left the wolf. She wasn’t sure if it would still be there as she had only left some food for it without further ado.

Finding the area around the broken clay pot empty, she saw no sign of the wolf. “Looks like it’s gone!”

She waited a little while before returning. Just as she flew over the mountain, she heard a wolf howl and turned to see a wolf, thin as a sheet of paper, chasing after her frantically.

Chu Qingzhi landed with a smile, “You didn’t leave, huh?”

The wolf seemed relieved to see her return, too tired to stand straight, and lay down panting heavily.

Chu Qingzhi gently stroked the wolf’s head. As dusk approached, she picked up the wolf, “Rest now, I’ll carry you back to the others.”

This wolf had now experienced a pinnacle moment in its life.

When Chu Qingzhi actually returned with a wolf, everyone took a step back in shock, except for the young girl who approached confidently. “Fairy sister, can I take care of the wolf?”

“If you promise to treat it well, yes,” Chu Qingzhi replied, setting the wolf down. Once it stood, it nuzzled Chu Qingzhi in a show of gratitude.

The girl nodded vigorously, “I will.”

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After a brief rest, with the wolf recovering a bit, it followed the young girl as they continued their move to the county.

On the way, the young girl asked Chu Qingzhi, “Fairy sister, what should we name the wolf?”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “You choose whatever you like; you are its master now.”

The girl, looking at the red sun atop the mountain, filled with hope, suggested, “How about calling it Sunshine?”

“That’s a good name,” Chu Qingzhi agreed.

The girl patted the wolf’s head, saying joyfully, “Sunshine, from now on, that’s your name. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you.”

The wolf howled in response, expressing its gratitude.

They needed to climb a mountain next. Once they crossed the peak, it would be a straight path to the county.

As they struggled up the mountainous path…

“Ah—” Suddenly, an elderly woman slipped and started rolling down the slope.

Everyone was horrified; the young girl shouted, “Grandma Xu!”

Chu Qingzhi swiftly intervened, catching and steadying the woman, “Don’t be scared, you’re safe now.”

Grandma Xu, resigned to her fate, murmured, “I’m old, and in these times, death isn’t the worst thing. Don’t bother saving me next time.”

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Chu Qingzhi didn’t reply to that, simply saying, “Let’s catch up with the others.”

Nodding, Grandma Xu joined the rest of the group. Two slightly younger women immediately supported her. One of them said, “We came out together; we have to reach our destination together.”

Grandma Xu smiled at them, “I’m just an old bag of bones; I can’t die even if I wanted to, sorry for being a burden.”

The other woman replied, “Don’t talk about being a burden. We’re all in this together now; no one is allowed to talk about dying.”

Grateful, Grandma Xu just smiled, “Alright.”

The young girl approached Chu Qingzhi, “Fairy Sister, thank you for saving Grandma Xu. All three of her sons were forced to join the army, and her daughter-in-law and grandson were… eaten by those people. It’s very tragic.”

Chu Qingzhi inwardly noted, “Still, the cultivation world is better. You listen to those with power, and your destiny is in your own hands.”

They continued their arduous journey, eventually overcoming the mountain to reach level ground. Gazing around, they finally saw hope and quickened their pace towards the county office, looking forward to living in big houses.

Upon arrival, Chu Qingzhi soared into the air, removed the office’s plaque with a single swipe, and replaced it with another from a different large estate.

Seeing the new plaque sparked a sense of renewal among the group. Their eyes gradually brightened with hope.

Chu Qingzhi clapped her hands, “Everything’s set. Let’s go inside.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The young girl pushed open the gate, “From now on, this is our home.” She entered, bouncing along with the wolf named Sunshine.

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Everyone, pick your rooms and settle down. Get some water, and I’ll see what food I can find.”

The young girl caught up to her, “Fairy Sister, can I come with you? I want to learn how to find food so I can do it myself next time.”

Chu Qingzhi knew she would eventually leave, so it was good for the girl to learn survival skills.

“Sure,” she agreed and led the young girl to a neighboring estate. “When searching for things, always start in the backyard; the front is unlikely to have what we need.”

As they walked, Chu Qingzhi explained the usual rules for scavenging.

The young girl’s eyes sparkled with admiration, “Fairy Sister, you know so much!”

“The more you experience, the more you learn,” Chu Qingzhi replied as they entered a shed. “In the future, if you run out of firewood, come here. Although you don’t need it now, it’s better to store some for later.”

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