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After standing in place for a while, Xuan Louze walked back towards the Xuan mansion. As he reached the gate, he saw Xuan Dongsi coming out.

New target spotted, Xuan Louze raised his hand to greet Xuan Dongsi. “Cousin, are you going to pick up our cousin?”

Seeing Xuan Louze made Xuan Dongsi’s blood boil, but hearing Xuan Louze’s question, he paused. “Which cousin are you talking about?”

“Our second cousin.” Xuan Louze feigned confusion. “You don’t know? My elder sister told me that our second cousin is in the palace and asked me to pick her up. But it’s too embarrassing to go alone, so I wanted someone to come with me. You seem free, why not join me?”

Xuan Dongsi was unaware that everyone who had gone out with Xuan Louze had met with accidents. He thought for a moment and agreed. “Fine, let’s go.”

“Should we take a carriage? Walking everywhere is tiring.” Xuan Louze suggested.

“Are you that delicate?” Xuan Dongsi mocked. “No carriage. Walking is good exercise for the legs.”

Why did he feel like hitting someone? Xuan Louze clenched his fists. “You can walk. I’ll take the carriage.” He instructed the gatekeeper, “Fetch the best carriage from the mansion.”

Fearing that Xuan Louze might hang them up again, the gatekeeper hurried to prepare. “Please wait a moment, Young Master.”

Seeing how the servants feared Xuan Louze made Xuan Dongsi even angrier. “Will walking kill you?”

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Xuan Louze turned back. “Aren’t you still owing me ten thousand taels of silver?”

Xuan Dongsi exploded and attacked Xuan Louze. “How dare you bring that up! If it weren’t for you, our family wouldn’t be such a laughingstock now!”

Shouldn’t he be blaming himself? How dare he blame Xuan Louze! “Have you thought about who started all this?” Xuan Louze said with a cold smile, reaching out to strike Xuan Dongsi’s wrist.

A cracking sound echoed, and Xuan Dongsi’s wrist was filled with excruciating pain, his sword clattering to the ground.

Xuan Dongsi held his broken wrist with his other hand, seething with rage. “Xuan Louze, I will definitely kill you.” He shouted as he ran back into the mansion to get his wrist treated.

At the same time, the gatekeeper returned with the carriage. “Young Master, your carriage is ready.”

Xuan Louze glanced at the luxurious carriage, satisfied. He tossed five taels of silver to the gatekeeper. “Take this and get yourself a drink.”

“Thank you, Young Master! Thank you!” The gatekeeper was surprised by the reward and kept thanking Xuan Louze.

Xuan Louze climbed onto the carriage and drove it himself to the palace. All the traps set earlier had been neutralized, making the journey unusually smooth.

Upon reaching the palace gate, Xuan Louze introduced himself. The guard asked him to wait while he reported his arrival.

Feeling a bit bored, Xuan Louze waited.

Soon, Dong Denglin approached. “What are you doing here?”

Xuan Louze explained, “My family sent me to fetch my second cousin. Are you going into the palace?”

“Why is your second cousin in the palace?” Dong Denglin asked, puzzled.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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“I’d like to know that too.” Xuan Louze wasn’t really concerned about Xuan Dong’er; he was more interested in the sword.

“Come on, I’ll take you to the concubine’s palace.” Dong Denglin offered to help, hoping to gain Xuan Louze’s favor.

“Thank you.” Xuan Louze bowed slightly.

Led by Dong Denglin, Xuan Louze smoothly reached the concubine’s palace.

Xuan Louze glanced around, noticing the stark contrast between the desolation outside the city and the opulence within the palace. It was a glaring injustice. “Thank you, Prince. You can go ahead. I’ll find my cousin myself.”

“Don’t mention it.” Dong Denglin said, not leaving but instead walking further into the palace. “Come on, I’m here to see the concubine as well.”

Xuan Louze, “…”

The concubine, hearing Dong Denglin’s voice, personally came out to greet him. “Second Prince.”

Xuan Louze stood aside, observing the concubine adorned in gold and jewels, a stark contrast to the suffering refugees outside.

Dong Denglin looked at the concubine coldly, questioning her. “Is Xiaoyun your person?”

The concubine’s face turned pale, and she quickly denied it. “Why would the Prince say that? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“He attempted to assassinate me, claiming you were behind it.” With his family’s power consolidated, Dong Denglin was fearless and directly confronted the concubine, who now appeared as timid as a servant.

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The concubine knelt immediately. “Please, Prince, I did not instruct anyone to assassinate you. I wouldn’t dare even if I had the courage.”

Whether Dong Denglin believed her or not, he helped her up and straightforwardly said, “Your cousin is here to fetch Xuan Dong’er. Let her out.”

Xuan Dong’er emerged, her face grim. “Why did the family send you to fetch me?”

“Be glad I came. Everyone else refused.” Xuan Louze snapped back.

“Impossible!” Xuan Dong’er, despite her beauty, looked fierce when angry, diminishing her attractiveness.

“Cousin, face reality. If they wanted to come, would I be the one standing here?” Xuan Louze was exasperated by her sense of entitlement. Did she really think the whole family revolved around her?

Unable to accept this, Xuan Dong’er saw herself as an abandoned child and stormed back home in a fury.

Xuan Louze bowed to Dong Denglin. “Thank you, Prince. I’ll take my leave. Let’s drink together another day.”

“Looking forward to it.” Dong Denglin smiled faintly.

Xuan Louze glanced at the top of the concubine’s palace. With the Second Prince here, he had unwittingly thwarted an assassination attempt. “Thanks.”

Back at the mansion, Xuan Louze dragged Xuan Dong’er to the family head. “I brought her back. Now give me the sword used by our great-grandfather.”

“Absurd! How can our great-grandfather’s sword be given to you?” The family head slammed the table, the sound silencing everyone in the study.

“But you promised it. I fetched her back; now you deny it?” Xuan Louze thought if they refused, he’d simply take it by force, consequences be damned.

“Who promised you that?” The family head was furious.

“Xuan Loufei,” Xuan Louze pointed outside. “She told me Xuan Dong’er was in the palace and that I’d get the sword as a reward for fetching her back.”

The family head’s anger surged. “Bring Xuan Loufei here!”

“She’s severely injured and can’t come.” Xuan Louze said helplessly.

Fifth Master Xuan added, “Today, Loufei went out, got hit by a horse, then run over by a carriage. She’s recuperating.”

The family head was speechless.

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How unlucky can one get?

“We can discuss this later. For now, just give me the sword,” Xuan Louze said politely.

“No way,” the Xuan family head shouted. “Get out!”

Xuan Louze’s eyes glinted dangerously. He raised his hand, and a powerful force shot towards the family head. With a series of crashes, the table in front of him shattered into pieces. Everything else turned to dust, except for the people and their chairs, who were left covered in a thick layer of dust, looking quite pathetic.

“Ah-choo! Ah-choo!” The room filled with the sound of coughing.

The family head was stunned and then furiously retaliated, only to be punched into the wall by Xuan Louze. The entire room shook from the impact.

Everyone else, “…”

Fifth Master Xuan, covered in dust, shouted angrily, “You wretched child, get your grandfather down now!”

Xuan Louze spun around, sending Fifth Master Xuan flying into the wall as well. “Give me the sword, or I’ll embed each of you in the walls.”

Xuan Daye, now a bit afraid of Xuan Louze, opened a hidden compartment in the wall, revealing a rectangular box with the sword inside.

He handed the box to Xuan Louze. “Here you go.”

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Xuan Louze reached for the box’s latch, opening it. A puff of white smoke flew towards him, which he casually waved away before taking out the sword. He tossed the box aside and left the study.

The others were dumbfounded. The white smoke was highly toxic, enough to kill a hundred pigs, yet Xuan Louze was unaffected. Had the poison lost its potency?

Xuan Louze smirked, thinking to himself that poison was the least of his worries. What a bunch of fools.

He returned to his courtyard with the sword.

This sword, forged from black gold, had a sleek, narrow blade with a sharp, dark-gold edge. It was both powerful and beautiful.

The sword’s hilt was engraved with a golden crow, its wings spread wide, casting a shadow over the earth.

Xuan Louze took out the key and compared it to the black gold sword. He noticed that the key was also engraved with a golden crow, clearly from the same family.

Xuan Louze smiled, pleased with his unexpected find. This trip was worth it.

As night fell, Xuan Louze secured his new possessions with a spell. Anyone who tried to take them without his permission would meet a swift death.

Just as he finished, a figure appeared. He smiled, “Jinghong.”

Tang Jinghong walked over. “You recognized me instantly.”

“I see you with my heart, not my eyes.” Xuan Louze reverted to Chu Qingzhi’s appearance and approached Tang Jinghong. “What brings you here?”

“I missed you,” Tang Jinghong said, gently pulling Chu Qingzhi into his arms, inhaling the scent of her hair and feeling a sense of peace.

Recently, he had dreamt of Chu Qingzhi returning to the heavenly realm, leaving him behind despite his efforts to catch up. He had woken up feeling anxious and immediately arranged his duties to come find her.

“General Tang is now getting sentimental?” Chu Qingzhi teased with a smile.

“Meeting you, I can’t help it.” Tang Jinghong thought about what he cherished most, and without hesitation, he chose Chu Qingzhi. He would willingly give his life for her.

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Chu Qingzhi laughed, “You finally said sweet words to me.”

Tang Jinghong cleared his throat, a bit embarrassed. “I’ll say them every day from now on.”

“Alright, say another one,” Chu Qingzhi joked.

Tang Jinghong gathered his emotions and solemnly said, “Qingzhi, I like you more than I like myself.”

Chu Qingzhi felt a wave of warmth in her heart. She leaned out of his embrace slightly and kissed him.

The kiss sent a tremor through Tang Jinghong.

Chu Qingzhi pulled away slowly.

Tang Jinghong quickly pulled her back and kissed her again, deeply and passionately.

A brief kiss was not enough to quell his deep longing. He had suppressed his feelings for half a year, almost going mad with longing for Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi smiled inwardly, finding the contrast between his cold exterior and passionate nature amusing.

They kissed for a long time in the room.

…

“Let’s go out for a good meal?” Chu Qingzhi bit her lip. Tang Jinghong had been like a wild beast this time, and her lips were starting to feel sore.

Tang Jinghong took her hand and flew out the window. Together, they arrived at Dong Lai Shun restaurant.

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They ordered a large meal.

Halfway through, Chu Qingzhi heard Xia Yuncheng’s voice. “Jinghong, the Tenth Prince of Xia Sang Kingdom is also at the restaurant.”

Tang Jinghong was puzzled. “Didn’t he return to Xia Sang Kingdom?”

“He came to the Xuan mansion today, saying he’s here for the succession ceremony,” Chu Qingzhi whispered to Tang Jinghong. “He’s one of my people. After we eat, let’s go meet him.”

Tang Jinghong, “…”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi kept an ear on the movements next door, noting the comings and goings of several people. Eventually, only Xia Yuncheng remained in the private room.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Jinghong, let’s go see him.”

She performed a spell, transforming into Chu Tang, and Tang Jinghong into Zeng Huo. They left their room and went to the neighboring one.

Xia Yuncheng was visibly surprised to see Chu Tang. “What are you doing here?”

“I came to see the Xuan family’s succession ceremony.” Chu Tang sat down, Zeng Huo standing beside him.

Xia Yuncheng hesitated for a moment before confessing, “After returning to the capital and using the methods you taught me, I gained my father’s trust. He then tasked me with handling the Xuan family’s defection.”

“Is there a hidden motive behind the Xuan family’s defection?” Chu Tang asked perceptively.

“I’m not sure, but after the succession ceremony, the Xuan family’s first task is to assassinate Tang Jinghong. This is their pledge of loyalty to Xia Sang Kingdom. If they succeed, Xia Sang will immediately wage war on Dalin and invade the eastern border.”

Chu Tang’s heart tightened. “Do you have any evidence?”

“On the outskirts of Chen’an, facing Xia Sang Kingdom, an army is already poised for action. The people of Chen’an…”

“Why hasn’t Dalin’s intelligence discovered anything?” Chu Tang was puzzled.

“Because they are disguised as Chen’an soldiers. Who would suspect?” Xia Yuncheng didn’t want war and hoped Chu Tang would inform Tang Jinghong to prevent it.

Chu Tang had another question. “Did the people of Chen’an all die from the epidemic?”

Xia Yuncheng shook his head slowly, though not entirely certain. “No, Chen’an had many people two years ago. It’s only this past year that their numbers have dwindled, but I don’t know where they’ve gone.”

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Chu Tang paused for a moment. “By the way, have you heard of Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang?”

Xia Yuncheng gave Chu Tang a surprised look. “They’re in the Xia camp, but they don’t know it’s the Xia camp.”

Chu Tang and Zeng Huo, “…”

With no more questions, Chu Tang and Tang Jinghong left the restaurant and immediately headed for the Xia camp on the border of Chen’an.

Chu Tang held Tang Jinghong’s hand and used a spell to speed up their journey, reaching the border by midnight.

They landed on a cliff near the camp to observe.

Tang Jinghong took in the sight of countless tents reflecting the moonlight, stretching far into the distance. “There are about fifty thousand troops here. Xia Sang Kingdom has clearly been preparing for war.”

Chu Tang admired their cunning. “Using Chen’an’s military camp to disguise Xia Sang’s soldiers—if Xia Yuncheng hadn’t told us, we wouldn’t have suspected a thing. If they attack, Dalin will be caught off guard.”

Tang Jinghong felt relieved. “Luckily, you won Xia Yuncheng over. Otherwise, who knows when we’d have discovered this.”

Chu Tang frowned. “Jinghong, is there any way to make Xia Sang Kingdom withdraw their troops?”

Tang Jinghong had some ideas but couldn’t make such decisions alone. “I’ll report this to the court and see what the emperor says.”

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Chu Tang nodded. “Make it quick.”

“I will,” Tang Jinghong assured.

Chu Tang said, “Jinghong, I’ll get my disciples out of there. If they find out they’ve been working for the Xia camp, they’ll be devastated.”

“I’ll go with you,” Tang Jinghong said. “I can also check their military arrangements.”

They flew down to the camp, their ghostly figures landing silently nearby.

With fifty thousand soldiers, Chu Tang dared not act rashly. They hid in the darkness, waiting for an opportunity to slip into the camp. Chu Tang took the chance to restore his spiritual energy.

Inside a tent, Bao Linjiang walked in. “Hongjun, how’s it going?”

A large table filled with bottles, jars, various herbs, and medical books dominated the tent. Yuan Hongjun stood at the table, focused on his task. “We’ll know soon.”

In the center of the table sat an alchemy furnace, with a small fire beneath it slowly dying down. A fresh herbal fragrance filled the tent, refreshing and invigorating.

Bao Linjiang watched nervously. They’d been working on this remedy for smallpox for over six months, and it was nearly ready.

If successful, their medicine would revolutionize treatment, eliminating the need for boiling and increasing effectiveness tenfold.

Yuan Hongjun remained calm but his palms were sweaty, eyes fixed on the furnace, fearing any mistake.

The fire finally went out. Yuan Hongjun waited a moment, took a deep breath, and opened the furnace lid. A stronger herbal scent wafted out, and he smiled—success.

The furnace held a significant amount of medicinal paste, which, once cooled, could be formed into pills.

“How is it?” Bao Linjiang asked eagerly.

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“See for yourself.” Yuan Hongjun’s expression remained neutral, making Bao Linjiang hesitate, fearing failure.

“Better to know than not,” Bao Linjiang muttered, leaning in.

“You’re too mean, scaring people like that,” Bao Linjiang sighed in relief upon seeing the successful paste.

Yuan Hongjun grabbed a nearby cup of tea and took a long drink. “Little Bao, do you think Master will praise us for this?”

“Of course, she will,” Bao Linjiang smiled.

“I wonder how Master’s doing. It’s been almost a year since we saw her.” Yuan Hongjun’s eyes showed a hint of longing.

“Master’s probably doing great,” Bao Linjiang missed her too.

Yuan Hongjun grew impatient. “What’s going on here? It’s like a bottomless pit. No matter how many we treat, the smallpox keeps spreading. When will we ever go home?”

Bao Linjiang agreed. “Our letters never get a reply. Who knows where they end up?”

Yuan Hongjun looked at Bao Linjiang. “I want to go back.”

Bao Linjiang nodded emphatically. “Me too.”

They sighed in unison. Returning home would take three months round-trip, and the general wouldn’t permit it.

Two soldiers walked in, and with a flash of light, they transformed into Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong.

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Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang were about to speak when they saw the familiar faces and froze in shock.

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Surprised to see us?”

They immediately bowed, “Greetings, Master.”

“Stand up.” Chu Qingzhi helped them up, examining them closely. “You’ve grown taller, more mature, and handsome.”

“Master, stop teasing us,” the disciples said, embarrassed by her praise.

“I’m serious,” Chu Qingzhi smiled.

“Master, how did you and Brother Tang get in like this?” Yuan Hongjun asked, puzzled. As members of Dalin’s noble family, they should have been formally received, not sneaking in.

Tang Jinghong explained, “Because this is the Xia camp, not the Chen’an border camp.”

The news hit them like a thunderbolt. Yuan Hongjun’s mind went blank.

“Brother Tang, you must be joking,” Yuan Hongjun couldn’t believe it. If this was the Xia camp, what had he and Bao Linjiang been doing all this time?

“It’s true. We’re here to take you away. Don’t be too upset. Xia Sang soldiers are disguised as Chen’an troops. Without inside information, we’d never know,” Chu Qingzhi said.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang turned pale. Serving the enemy was akin to treason.

“Master, what should we do?” The revelation was overwhelming, and they were at a loss.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Pack your things. We’re leaving now.” Chu Qingzhi infused her voice with spiritual energy to calm them.

They snapped out of their shock and hurriedly gathered their belongings.

They didn’t need much. Most of their things belonged to the Xia camp. They only took the medicinal paste.

With everything bundled up, the four of them left the camp.

Chu Qingzhi shook her bell, and those who heard the chime lost their senses, clearing a path for their escape.

Just as they left the camp, someone noticed Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang were missing, and the general sent soldiers to pursue them.

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“Stop!”

“Stop right there!”

“If you don’t stop, we’ll shoot arrows!”

The pursuing soldiers were closing in. Being caught would endanger the entire Dalin kingdom. Chu Qingzhi couldn’t afford to be cautious. Using her spiritual power, she enveloped Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, who felt a force wrap around their bodies. The cold wind whistled past their ears, and in the blink of an eye, they had traveled a great distance.

The pursuers, unable to find their targets, were left bewildered, looking ahead in confusion. Where did they go?

After running for a while, Chu Qingzhi finally stopped. “We should be safe now. Let’s rest for a bit.”

Having expended a significant amount of spiritual power, she needed to recover, or it would be difficult to handle another crisis.

Tang Jinghong sat near Chu Qingzhi, keeping watch.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang were torn between focusing on their master’s powerful abilities and the fact that they had been deceived for so long.

“Brother Tang, we really didn’t notice anything unusual in the camp,” Yuan Hongjun said, unable to hide his frustration.

Bao Linjiang added, “And we were taken to the camp by the Chen’an national guards, so we had no reason to suspect anything.”

Tang Jinghong’s expression was stern. “Some people in Chen’an have already colluded with Xia Sang Kingdom.”

Bao Linjiang asked uneasily, “Brother Tang, what should we do now?”

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“First, we return to Dalin. We’ll figure things out from there,” Tang Jinghong replied.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Alright.” The two disciples had no better plan, feeling only deep regret that would take a long time to overcome.

At that moment, a shadow passed by them.

Tang Jinghong hesitated briefly, then gave chase. Soon, sounds of a scuffle were heard, and he returned with a captured man.

The captive was masked, his hands and feet bound. Tang Jinghong threw him to the ground, his eyes filled with anger.

Yuan Hongjun stepped forward and removed the mask. “I don’t recognize him.”

Tang Jinghong didn’t either.

Chu Qingzhi opened her eyes in surprise. “Xuan Dongsi!”

Xuan Dongsi’s eyes were filled with malice, but upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s words, he grew uneasy. “Who are you?”

Ignoring his question, Chu Qingzhi asked directly, “What were you doing at the camp?”

Xuan Dongsi couldn’t help but reply, “I went to find the top fighter, Xu Yun, to deal with Xuan Louze.”

Tang Jinghong glanced at Chu Qingzhi, wondering what she had done at the Xuan residence to provoke such hatred that he would go to the extent of seeking reinforcements at night.

Chu Qingzhi smiled innocently at Tang Jinghong and continued questioning Xuan Dongsi, “Is Xu Yun from Xia Sang Kingdom?”

“Yes, so what? Are you scared?” Xuan Dongsi answered arrogantly, hoping to intimidate these unknown people.

“Xuan Dongsi, when is your family planning to assassinate Tang Jinghong?” Chu Qingzhi pressed on, “Where are your shadow guards? How are they planning to carry out the assassination?”

With each question, Xuan Dongsi grew more terrified. “How do you know this?”

“Answer me!” Chu Qingzhi commanded.

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Xuan Dongsi clenched his teeth, refusing to speak. Blood trickled from his lips.

Chu Qingzhi patted Xuan Dongsi’s head, and he finally spoke, “The assassination is planned for the night of the succession ceremony. The shadow guards are already in Liang City, lying in wait. Once they receive news of the ceremony, Liang City will host a grand sacrificial ceremony, and the governor will certainly invite Tang Jinghong. The shadow guards will strike during the ceremony.”

The group was shocked. The enemy had laid out their plans long ago, and they were completely unaware.

“Who is leading the operation?” Chu Qingzhi asked.

“The new head of the Xuan family, Xuan Dongsheng.” As soon as Xuan Dongsi finished speaking, he spat out blood and fainted.

“We must return quickly to stop the succession ceremony,” Chu Qingzhi said.

Tang Jinghong suggested, “Let’s find a nearby county town and get some horses to hurry back.”

“Good idea.”

…

By noon the next day, the four, disguised by Chu Qingzhi, entered Zhongling City. The succession ceremony was only a day away.

Chu Qingzhi, back in the guise of Xuan Louze, was immediately confronted by Xuan Nanzhou, who led a group of guards toward them. “Xuan Louze, grandfather ordered you not to return home. Leave Zhongling City immediately.”

“Isn’t this a family matter? Why can’t I participate?” Xuan Louze mocked.

“You never considered the Xuan family your own,” Xuan Nanzhou replied sternly. “Leave now, or I’ll have the army escort you out.”

Zhongling City had several thousand guards. While Chu Qingzhi wasn’t afraid alone, with Tang Jinghong and her two disciples, she couldn’t take the risk. Moreover, there were tens of thousands of other soldiers, and they were no match for such numbers.

“Let’s go. We’re leaving,” Xuan Louze said, taking a few steps. “Where is Zeng Huo?”

“He’s at the city gate waiting for you. If you don’t leave, I’m afraid he’ll have to be executed,” Xuan Nanzhou said coldly.

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“I’ll make sure you use that knife,” Xuan Louze replied emotionlessly.

“You’re welcome to try,” Xuan Nanzhou responded indifferently. “Now, please leave.”

Forced to leave the city, they reached the gate to find Zeng Huo tied up, a soldier holding a knife to his neck.

Xuan Nanzhou gestured, and the soldier removed the knife, cutting Zeng Huo’s bonds and pushing him toward Xuan Louze.

Xuan Nanzhou watched Xuan Louze and his companions leave like defeated dogs, finally feeling a sense of satisfaction. “Leave and never come back.”

As they walked away, Zeng Huo pulled out a long sword from his sleeve. “Here.”

Xuan Louze, surprised, took the sword and examined it. “I was planning to come back and get it tonight.”

“No need. I brought it for you,” Zeng Huo replied.

Xuan Louze smiled, slinging the sword over his shoulder. “Thanks.”

“What kind of sword is this?” Tang Jinghong asked, noticing its extraordinary quality.

“It’s a Ujin sword, the only one in existence, taken from the Xuan family,” Xuan Louze explained, handing it to Tang Jinghong.

The sword was unexpectedly heavy, and Tang Jinghong had to steady himself to hold it properly. “Impressive. But what do you need it for?”

“I’ll tell you later,” Xuan Louze replied, planning to find the ancient family’s ruins, avoiding more trouble.

The five mounted fast horses and hurried back to Liang City.

…

At the Xuan residence.

“Young Master, Fourth Young Master has been killed.” The shadow guard reported to Xuan Dongsheng.

“What did you say?” Xuan Dongsheng was shocked, unable to believe it.

“We’ve already brought the body back,” the shadow guard said, also terrified, not knowing who dared to kill someone from the Xuan family.

“Take me to see,” Xuan Dongsheng said, his feelings for Xuan Dongsi making the news even harder to accept.

Xuan Dongsi’s body lay in his courtyard, surrounded by people. The First Lady sobbed and cursed, “We must avenge Dongsi! We must!”

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Xuan Dong’er clenched her fist tightly, her face livid with anger. “It must have been Xuan Louze who killed Fourth Brother! We must not let him go unpunished!”

Xuan Dongsheng, with a grim expression, asked, “Are you sure it was Xuan Louze who did it?”

“Who else could it be?” Xuan Dong’er was furious, her face contorted with hatred. “Big Brother, deploy the shadow guards and hunt down Xuan Louze.”

Xuan Dongsheng pondered for a moment before addressing the Xuan family patriarch. “Grandfather, whether or not Xuan Louze killed Dongsi, he deserves to die. Grandfather, let’s kill him!”

The Xuan family patriarch thought about Xuan Louze’s actions over the past few days and agreed. “Arrange it. Make sure you bring back Xuan Louze’s corpse to see me!”

Xuan Dongsheng bowed, “Yes, Grandfather.”

The Xuan family patriarch called Xuan Daye over. “How are the preparations for tomorrow’s succession ceremony?”

Xuan Daye’s eyes were filled with hatred. “Everything is ready, and with Xuan Louze out of the picture, the ceremony will proceed smoothly.”

The Xuan family patriarch nodded slowly. “Tomorrow’s ceremony must not go wrong.”

Xuan Daye replied firmly, “Yes, Father.”

…

In a canyon.

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Chu Qingzhi and her group were riding through a long, narrow canyon when they were suddenly blocked by a pile of rocks. They had to stop.

Zeng Huo had a bad feeling. “If we’re attacked here, we’ll be trapped like fish in a barrel.”

His words were barely out when a voice echoed from above. “You were quite farsighted!”

They looked up to see the canyon’s edge lined with men, all wearing iron masks and armed with crossbows, swords, and knives. They looked imposing and ready for battle.

Zeng Huo’s heart sank. “These are the Xuan family’s mid-level shadow guards!”

The Xuan family had three levels of shadow guards: entry-level for general assassinations, mid-level for assassinating skilled fighters, and high-level for targeting high officials or royalty. If they knew Tang Jinghong was here, they would have sent the high-level shadow guards.

The enemy acted decisively, pouring buckets of liquid onto them.

The leader lit a torch, staring at them menacingly.

Tang Jinghong’s heart raced. “It’s oil!”

Everyone’s hearts sank as they pressed against the canyon walls. The oil splashed onto the ground, startling their horses, which bolted towards the other end of the canyon.

The five of them used their lightness skills to move along the canyon walls, but soon, Chu Qingzhi changed direction and flew up to the canyon’s edge.

A barrier of spiritual energy shielded her from the oil, and she moved like a ghost towards the top of the canyon.

The shadow guard leader threw the torch down, igniting a roaring fire that engulfed the canyon floor. A wave of heat rose, and Chu Qingzhi reached the top of the canyon.

She formed a seal with her hands, generating a terrifying force that sent shadow guards tumbling into the flames below.

The screams from below were harrowing, like those from a hellish inferno.

The group, retreating along the canyon wall, heard the screams and felt their hearts tighten. But the flames were already upon them, leaving no room for hesitation…

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The shadow guard leader, terrified, ordered, “Kill! Kill them all!”

The shadow guards raised their crossbows, firing at Chu Qingzhi.

Arrows rained down on her, but Chu Qingzhi fearlessly advanced. Arrows turned to dust before her, and as she approached, more shadow guards were sent plummeting into the fire.

The leader drew his sword and charged at Chu Qingzhi.

She sidestepped him effortlessly, kicking him into the flames.

“Ahhh—”

Chu Qingzhi smiled coldly, then flew to the other side of the canyon.

The shadow guards on the other side, seeing Chu Qingzhi as a killing god, felt deep fear and began retreating as they shot at her…

Chu Qingzhi wouldn’t let them escape. She condensed her spiritual energy into a whip, lashing out. Anyone struck fell into the canyon, like dumplings into boiling water.

In no time, the shadow guards were all in the canyon.

Chu Qingzhi used her whip to knock down the remaining barrels of oil, intensifying the flames. She wanted to ensure nothing remained.

Once done, she finally stopped. “Good thing I know things others don’t, or I’d be dead by now.”

“Qingzhi!” Tang Jinghong’s voice came from below.

The canyon was almost a straight line, with no footholds in between. Even the highest martial artists couldn’t climb it.

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“Jinghong, I’m here,” Chu Qingzhi replied. “I’m exhausted. I’ll rest a bit before coming down.”

Tang Jinghong was deeply worried. “Rest well. We’ll find a way up.”

They needed to exit the canyon to climb up, so they made their way out, finally reaching Chu Qingzhi.

By then, her spiritual energy had partially recovered.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang saw Chu Qingzhi meditating and thought she looked like a high immortal, especially while meditating, exuding an ethereal aura.

“Qingzhi, are you hurt?” Tang Jinghong rushed to her.

Chu Qingzhi opened her eyes. “I’m fine. Let’s keep moving.”

Seeing it was still early, Tang Jinghong suggested, “Why don’t we rest a bit more?”

Chu Qingzhi took his arm and stood. “No need. I’m mostly recovered and can continue.”

Yuan Hongjun noticed her pale face and expressed concern. “Master, maybe we should rest a bit longer?”

At that moment, the sound of footsteps approached. They braced for another attack but saw a group of soldiers heading towards Liang City.

“Are these Chen Zang soldiers?” Chu Qingzhi asked Tang Jinghong.

He wasn’t sure. “Their uniforms say so, but we can’t be certain anymore.”

“Let’s follow and see what they’re up to,” Chu Qingzhi suggested.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tang Jinghong agreed. “Alright.”

They trailed the soldiers towards Liang City.

Chu Qingzhi observed, “There are over ten thousand of them. They’re not very strong, and their formation is loose, but their weapons are decent.”

Tang Jinghong speculated, “They might be conscripted refugees.”

“Possibly,” Chu Qingzhi said, focusing on the leader. “Jinghong, is that leader one-eyed?”

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Tang Jinghong said, “Yes, he’s one-eyed. I noticed it before and meant to tell you, but I got sidetracked thinking he might be the same one-eyed bandit we heard about earlier.”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Now that you mention it, do you think it’s the same person?”

Tang Jinghong considered it. “There’s a ninety percent chance it is.”

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand. “Once we figure out their purpose, we should capture him. We’ll get our answers then.”

Tang Jinghong agreed. “Right.”

They tracked the group for three days, eventually reaching the border town of Yunse Pass in Chen’an Nation.

The one-eyed man led his soldiers into a large mansion. Inside, there were more soldiers, and the three courtyards were connected, hiding them well from detection.

“That’s a pretty good hiding place!” Yuan Hongjun whispered from the rooftop, blending into the darkness.

“Shh!” Bao LinYuang, noticing someone approaching, quickly signaled Yuan Hongjun to be quiet.

They both hid.

Chu Qingzhi arrived. “What did you observe?”

Yuan Hongjun whispered, “Master, those soldiers just eat and sleep after arriving here. They haven’t done anything else.”

Chu Qingzhi patted his shoulder. “You two stay here. I’ll go capture the one-eyed man.”

Yuan Hongjun asked, “Master, where’s Brother Tang?”

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Chu Qingzhi replied, “He returned to Liang City first. With so many soldiers, there must be something big going on.”

Yuan Hongjun nodded. “Understood.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi infiltrated the mansion, which housed over thirty thousand soldiers. She had to be cautious to avoid being exposed, as it would be very dangerous.

The one-eyed man seemed to feel safe there and didn’t take special precautions. Chu Qingzhi easily captured him and met up with Yuan Hongjun and Bao LinYuang to leave the mansion together.

They found a secluded courtyard where Chu Qingzhi threw the one-eyed man on the ground and doused him with water to wake him up.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, the one-eyed man was terrified. “You’re not dead!”

Recognizing her wasn’t surprising, but Chu Qingzhi didn’t care. “Why did you bring the soldiers here?”

The one-eyed man didn’t resist, knowing it was futile. “It was the Third Prince who ordered me to bring the soldiers here…”

From his confession, Chu Qingzhi learned that the soldiers were indeed refugees, as Tang Jinghong had suspected. They had been trained for a long time to start a war.

The five sons of the king of Summer Mulberry had fought for the throne, and the Third Prince had been crowned the heir apparent. Ambitious, he wanted to expand his territory even before ascending the throne, leading to the current situation.

Chu Qingzhi relayed this information to Tang Jinghong.

At that moment, Tang Jinghong was reading a letter from the Prince of Eastern Tomb, saying that the prince’s residence had been robbed by bandits a few days ago, losing many valuable items.

Tang Jinghong shared the news with Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but laugh. “It’s time to curb their extravagant lifestyle.”

“Exactly.” Tang Jinghong didn’t intend to intervene. It was embarrassing enough that a prince’s residence had been looted by petty thieves.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Tang Jinghong, what should we do with these soldiers?”

They were just refugees, so there was no need to kill them all. Tang Jinghong replied, “I’ll send someone to take over and disband them after everything is settled.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Alright.”

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Once Tang Jinghong’s men arrived, Chu Qingzhi helped them take over the mansion’s soldiers and then returned to Liang City.

…

In Liang City.

Yuan Hongjun suddenly remembered something he had been meaning to tell Chu Qingzhi but kept forgetting. “Master, I need to tell you something.”

Chu Qingzhi dismounted and led her horse towards Tang’s camp. “Go ahead, what is it?”

Yuan Hongjun said, “The smallpox outbreak started in Summer Mulberry. The Third Prince was extremely cruel. When he discovered the disease, he immediately ordered the infected to be driven out of Summer Mulberry, one by one.”

These people had no choice but to flee to Chen’an Nation, which then suffered. A heavy rain spread the smallpox nationwide, nearly wiping out the country.

The mastermind behind throwing the sick into the forests of Dalin was the Third Prince. He had coveted Dalin for a long time, intending to weaken its strength through the epidemic, making it easier to conquer. However, he hadn’t anticipated someone like Chu Qingzhi would solve the smallpox problem.

Hearing this, Chu Qingzhi’s eyes turned cold. “One day, I’ll make this Third Prince personally experience the horrors of smallpox.”

Yuan Hongjun nodded. “Master, you should go rest now.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “You two don’t wander off. Go to sleep.”

They replied, “Understood.”

…

In Tang’s camp.

Meng Shengdong returned triumphantly. “General, we successfully destroyed all the poppy fields.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes showed approval. “Well done. Let the soldiers rest, and I’ll reward you all later.”

“Thank you, General!”

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Xia Lan reported, “General, everything is arranged as you instructed.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Keep a close watch. When the sacrificial ceremony begins tomorrow, close the city gates and trap them.”

“Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong lightly tapped the table. The Xuan family’s succession ceremony was over, and they planned to assassinate him at the sacrificial ceremony. Once he was killed, Summer Mulberry would launch an attack.

Now, having learned of the plan in advance, Tang Jinghong intended to trap and capture all the Xuan family’s shadow guards in one fell swoop.

Tomorrow was the sacrificial ceremony. Everything was ready, just waiting for the trap to be sprung.

…

Chu Qingzhi received a letter. “The Third Prince has reached an agreement with the Xuan family. Summer Mulberry is making moves at the border. The Third Prince is likely preparing to mobilize troops. Be prepared.”

Chu Qingzhi read the letter and handed it to Tang Jinghong. “I think I’ve figured out who Lord Yun is.”

Tang Jinghong also had a suspicion. “Is it the Third Prince?”

“Exactly,” Chu Qingzhi confirmed. “This man’s scheming is profound. He started planning years ago, even sending people to create chaos in the capital. It’s astonishing.”

Despite everything, Tang Jinghong admired the man’s cunning. “He’s the most calculating person I’ve ever encountered.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “He’s played us like pawns. I will destroy him.”

Tang Jinghong agreed. “We’re on the same page.”

…

Zeng Huo rushed to Tang’s camp. “Miss Chu, we’ve identified who the Fourth Elder is.”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Who?”

Zeng Huo slowly revealed, “It’s Xuan Dongsi!”

“Him?” Chu Qingzhi was surprised. “No wonder we couldn’t find him in Eastern Tomb.”

Zeng Huo said, “Now that the Yun organization is falling apart, should I lead the cleanup?”

Everything should end now. Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Yes, wrap it up.”

Zeng Huo saluted and left.

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Nighttime at Tang’s camp was brightly lit.

Xi Zhaoping came hurriedly to report, his expression filled with fear and gravity. “General, the ten thousand kilos of official salt we were transporting to the capital has disappeared.”

Tang Jinghong looked up. “When did this happen?”

“Half a day ago,” Xi Zhaoping stammered, his lips trembling. “The soldiers escorting the salt were all killed by the assailants. The soldier who came back to report the news died from his injuries just after delivering the message.”

Tang Jinghong furrowed his brows deeply. “Summon Jiang Zhanglin and Yan Zihao.”

“Yes, General.” The guard at the door immediately went to fetch them.

Jiang Zhanglin and Yan Zihao had been on a mission in Liang City and had just returned to report their progress. They weren’t at their tent.

Soon, Jiang Zhanglin and Yan Zihao arrived at Tang Jinghong’s tent. “General.”

Tang Jinghong instructed, “The ten thousand kilos of official salt has gone missing. Go investigate and report back immediately if you find any clues.”

“Yes, General.” The two men left promptly to investigate the site.

Tang Jinghong pondered. Was this incident on the eve of the sacrificial ceremony a coincidence?

A while later, Chu Qingzhi entered Tang Jinghong’s tent, a smile on her face. “Jinghong, do you know who the thieves that looted the prince’s mansion were?”

Tang Jinghong made a gesture of attentiveness. “Who?”

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“The Xuan family’s shadow guards,” Chu Qingzhi said as she sat down beside Tang Jinghong. “My parrots have been monitoring the mansion, otherwise I wouldn’t have known the Xuan family’s shadow guards were involved.”

After a moment, Chu Qingzhi remembered something. “Jinghong, do you remember the map of the prince’s mansion I gave you?”

“Yes, I had someone investigate, but nothing was found, so the matter was left unresolved.”

“It seems the other side had their eyes on the mansion for a long time. But the Xuan family isn’t short of money. I don’t understand their purpose.”

Tang Jinghong put his arm around Chu Qingzhi’s shoulder. “We can figure it out by seeing if any special items were stolen.”

“I’ll go take a look,” Chu Qingzhi said. “I’ll be back by dawn.”

“Be careful.” Tang Jinghong wanted to properly compensate Qingzhi once the matters in Eastern Tomb were resolved.

Chu Qingzhi nodded, left the camp, and headed to Shu City.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Using her flight technique, she reached Shu City within half an hour, transformed into Chu Tang, and entered the prince’s mansion, sneaking into the prince’s room.

Casting a truth spell, she asked the sleeping prince, “What was the most valuable item stolen from the prince’s mansion?”

The prince’s breath halted for a moment before he replied, “The military tally.”

A military tally?

Why would shadow guards steal a military tally?

Chu Tang asked, “Can someone else use the tally to mobilize troops?”

The prince replied, “No, I’ve sent a letter to the barracks. Only I can mobilize the troops in person.”

Chu Tang grew more puzzled. What use was the tally then?

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Unable to solve the mystery for now, Chu Tang returned to Tao’s mansion to deal with the captured elders and their followers.

Mu Xiao and Hong Feiyu came forward to greet her. “Greetings, Master.”

Chu Tang, with one hand behind her back, asked, “What have you discovered while I was away?”

Mu Xiao handed two maps to Chu Tang. “Master, please take a look.”

The maps marked the various strongholds and poison manufacturing sites of the Yun organization, clearly and precisely.

Chu Tang said, “For providing these maps, I will credit you both. Now, I’ll assign you some men. Lead them to destroy these places. If you succeed, you’ll earn another credit.”

The two bowed. “Yes, Master.”

Chu Tang then summoned Tang Jinghong’s men to Tao’s mansion, divided them into two groups, and sent them to dismantle the strongholds.

After assigning tasks, Chu Tang went to the secret chamber and resolved the lives of the captive elders and followers, ensuring the Yun organization could never rise again.

A letter arrived for Chu Tang: “The Third Prince is Lord Yun.”

The letter, sent by Xia Yuncheng, explained that the Third Prince intended to cover up his crimes in Great Ling by eliminating all witnesses. One survivor, saved by Xia Yuncheng, confirmed Lord Yun’s identity.

Chu Tang smirked mockingly. So, it was the Third Prince all along. He hid well.

Soon, another letter arrived: “The prince of Eastern Tomb has gone missing.”

Chu Tang frowned. “How could the prince go missing?”

She immediately informed Tang Jinghong and headed to Liang City. Dawn was approaching, and ensuring the sacrificial ceremony’s success and capturing the Xuan family’s shadow guards was the priority.

…

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Liang City.

Today was the annual Five Grains Sacrifice, a ceremony praying to the heavens for good weather and a bountiful harvest.

Early in the morning, citizens gathered around the sacrificial platform, creating a bustling scene of prosperity.

Previously, the ceremony was conducted by the city magistrate. Now, with Tang Jinghong in Liang City, he would preside over it.

Eager to see the general, the crowd swelled, filling the surrounding tea houses and taverns.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong’s men mingled with the crowd, observing.

Zeng Huo pushed through the crowd to Chu Qingzhi. “No suspicious individuals, only citizens.”

Shadow guards, trained to emit a unique aura, were easy to spot.

Chu Qingzhi advised, “They might be well-disguised. Stay alert.”

“Yes.” Zeng Huo went to arrange things.

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and went to Tang Jinghong’s preparation room. “Jinghong, I’ll disguise myself as your bodyguard. Something feels off.”

Tang Jinghong agreed. “My men noticed it too. It seems the other side hasn’t shown up.”

“If they didn’t come, it means something went wrong with the succession ceremony. But there’s no news…” Chu Qingzhi pondered.

“Perhaps the news was blocked.” Tang Jinghong added, “We can’t verify it now. All we can do is stay vigilant.”

“You’re right.” Chu Qingzhi changed into a guard’s uniform to accompany Tang Jinghong to the ceremony.

Soon, Xi Zhaoping entered. “General, the auspicious time for the ceremony has arrived.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. Xi Zhaoping left, and Tang Jinghong, along with Meng Shengdong and the disguised Chu Qingzhi, headed to the sacrificial platform.

The platform was a five-meter-high stage. If someone were to shoot arrows, those on the platform would be easy targets.

Atop the platform was a large cauldron with a blazing fire. In front of the cauldron was a long table with offerings.

Tang Jinghong approached the table, picked up three incense sticks, and lit them in the cauldron’s fire.

As soon as the incense touched the flames, it burst with fireworks-like explosions. The three on the platform tensed—was this a signal?

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Sure enough, after the explosion, black-clad figures wearing iron masks appeared on the surrounding rooftops, each armed with a bow and arrow aimed at the platform where Tang Jinghong stood.

The sight of this caused panic among the civilians, who began to scream and scatter.

Seeing the risk of a stampede, Chu Qingzhi infused her voice with spiritual energy and shouted, “Everyone, squat down with your heads covered!”

Her voice was like thunder, causing everyone to freeze in place.

She shouted again, “Squat down with your heads covered!”

Her voice was so compelling that the people instinctively obeyed, squatting down and covering their heads.

Chu Qingzhi continued, “People on the edges, leave first!!!”

This restored order, and those on the edges began to leave, gradually resolving the crisis.

A leading figure among the assassins, holding a long sword, sneered, “General Tang has quite the capable people by his side!”

Chu Qingzhi recognized the voice, “Xuan Nanzhou! If you act today, the Xuan family will forever be the enemy of Dalin!”

Xuan Nanzhou, though masked, was recognized by Chu Qingzhi. Initially panicked, he quickly regained his composure. If they killed Tang Jinghong today, the Xuan family would become allies of Xia Sang Kingdom, and Dalin would be powerless against them.

“You should worry about saving yourself!” Xuan Nanzhou waved his hand, “Kill!”

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Arrows flew towards the platform from all directions, their tips gleaming with deadly intent.

Chu Qingzhi and the others deflected the arrows while descending from the platform…

“Protect the General!” Xi Zhaoping ordered immediately.

Hidden soldiers revealed themselves, counterattacking the assailants.

Tang Jinghong’s prearranged traps were also set into motion.

Upon landing, Chu Qingzhi saw the immediate danger around Tang Jinghong decrease and began to fight back. She gathered the arrows from the ground and sent them flying towards the rooftops.

In an instant, several assassins fell.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi’s prowess, Xuan Nanzhou felt threatened. He drew his bow, notched three arrows, and aimed at Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi smirked, gathering three arrows of her own, and threw them to intercept Xuan Nanzhou’s.

The six arrows collided mid-air, pulverizing Xuan Nanzhou’s arrows, while Chu Qingzhi’s continued towards him.

Realizing the danger, Xuan Nanzhou dodged swiftly. An arrow pierced the roof where he had stood, causing an explosion and shaking the building.

Xuan Nanzhou was terrified and enraged, “Kill that little one! Kill him!”

A rain of arrows descended upon Chu Qingzhi.

With a simple gesture, Chu Qingzhi created an invisible barrier, stopping the arrows. With another movement, she crushed them into dust.

This spectacle left everyone in shock, but the assailants were determined. They had to kill Tang Jinghong today or face dire consequences.

“Kill!” Xuan Nanzhou ordered again.

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Chu Qingzhi lifted all the remaining arrows from the ground, suspending them in mid-air. With a push, she sent them flying in all directions, striking down many assassins.

In just one move, seventy percent of the assassins were down.

Xuan Nanzhou, horrified, blew a whistle. Soon, the sound of marching troops filled the air.

Chu Qingzhi rejoined Tang Jinghong, “Troops?!”

Tang Jinghong confirmed, “Yes!”

Chu Qingzhi suspected betrayal from General Chen, “Can we trust General Chen of the border troops?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “He’s a thirty-year veteran who lost a son to Xia Sang Kingdom. He would never betray us.”

As they discussed, soldiers surrounded them.

Riding a horse at the rear was the Prince of the eastern border, who sneered, “Tang Jinghong, surrender!”

Tang Jinghong stared him down, “You are the Prince of the eastern border. Why are you using our soldiers to kill our people?”

The Prince of the eastern border laughed coldly, “Tang Jinghong, you’re the esteemed General. And I? Just a banished prince. Today, let’s see who prevails!”

He waved his hand, “Tang Jinghong is a traitor! Kill him!”

Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi flew to the rooftops, “Soldiers, you’ve been deceived! Surrender now, or face the death penalty for treason!”

As he spoke, Tang’s soldiers appeared, surrounding the area.

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General Chen arrived, “Ha ha ha, it’s quite lively here. I’ve brought ten thousand troops, is that enough?”

Tang Jinghong saluted from afar, “Thank you, General Chen.”

General Chen laughed, “Defending the country is our duty. No need for thanks!”

Their coordinated act left the Prince of the eastern border stunned. His arrogance vanished, replaced by the look of a defeated rooster.

Tang Jinghong commanded, “Those who surrender now will be spared. Those who resist will be executed!”

Weapons clattered to the ground as soldiers surrendered one by one.

The Prince of the eastern border, now pale, realized his defeat even before the battle started.

Xuan Nanzhou, seeing the situation, was equally dismayed. He thought the Prince’s troops would turn the tide, only to see them crushed.

Chu Qingzhi took an arrow and shot it straight through Xuan Nanzhou’s chest. He looked down at the bloody hole, then collapsed off the roof.

With their leader dead, the remaining assassins panicked.

Tang Jinghong ordered, “Kill them!”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The remaining assassins were shot, captured, or killed. The Prince’s soldiers surrendered, and the grand assassination ended.

…

A month later, Mu Xiao and Hong Feiyu returned, “Master!”

Chu Tang looked at them, “Mission accomplished?”

Mu Xiao reported, “Yes, the opium is completely eradicated from the eastern border.”

Chu Tang was very pleased, “Good. Rest now, I’ll call if needed.”

They replied, “Yes, Master.”

Chu Qingzhi went to Tang Jinghong’s tent to share the good news but found a heavy atmosphere.

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Chu Qingzhi stood at the doorway, observing the situation inside the tent. “What’s going on?”

Tang Jinghong looked up, his expression grim. “A scout just reported that Xia Sang Kingdom has occupied all of Chen’an. The area is now vast and sparsely populated. All distress signals have been intercepted, and by the time we found out, it was too late.”

Meng Shengdong added seriously, “Chen’an is a vassal state of our Dalin. By occupying it, Xia Sang Kingdom has effectively declared war. This is a battle we must fight.”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment. “Jinghong, what are your thoughts?”

Tang Jinghong’s gaze was icy. “We must report to the court and simultaneously ally with General Chen to confront the enemy.”

Chu Qingzhi paused. “You focus on the battle, and I’ll handle the other matters.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “Alright.”

As they continued to discuss the strategy for the upcoming battle, Chu Qingzhi left the tent and headed to Liang City to investigate the missing official salt.

Zeng Huo came to report. “The salt disappeared on the road between Liang City and the neighboring city. Would you like to go see it?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Lead the way.”

They arrived at the location where the salt vanished. It was a forested area with a road cutting through it. The forest was dense and dark, even during the day.

Chu Qingzhi surveyed the surroundings. This place was indeed suitable for an ambush.

Zeng Huo pointed to the right. “There’s an abandoned village over there. When the plague hit the eastern border, many villagers fled, and none returned.”

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Chu Qingzhi looked in that direction and thought for a moment. “Let’s check it out.”

After so many days, any tracks would have disappeared, and the witnesses were all dead, so they had to rely on luck.

They crossed mountains and arrived at the abandoned village. Weeds had taken over, and the roofs were covered in wild grass. In another year or two, the village would be completely overtaken by nature.

Chu Qingzhi walked to the left, planning to circle the village. If they found nothing, they would leave.

After a few steps, she heard a noise. “Who’s there?”

Her spiritual sense quickly locked onto the source, revealing a child.

The child was in tattered clothes with messy hair, almost indistinguishable as male or female, running desperately in one direction.

Chu Qingzhi leaped and landed in front of the child, who ran right into her.

Startled, the child turned to run again.

Chu Qingzhi grabbed the child, lifting them off the ground. The child’s legs continued to move frantically in mid-air, their face covered in sweat, looking like a terrified deer.

Finding this amusing, Chu Qingzhi smiled. “No one has ever escaped from me. Do you still want to try?”

“Let me go! Let me go!” the child screamed in fear.

Chu Qingzhi turned to Zeng Huo. “Am I really that scary?”

Zeng Huo speculated, “The child must have seen something terrifying recently, which is why they’re so frightened.”

Chu Qingzhi put the child down. “Did you see something recently?”

The child immediately ran again.

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Chu Qingzhi watched the child run off like a startled rabbit. “…”

Suddenly, she smiled and leaped ahead of the child, who ran into her again.

The child turned to run once more.

This repeated several times until the child was too exhausted to continue and sat down, panting.

Chu Qingzhi, still smiling, asked, “Had enough running?”

The child’s sweat dripped onto the ground. Their hair was soaked, and they raised a small hand. “I can’t run anymore. I can’t get away from you.”

Chu Qingzhi took some candy from her pouch and handed it to the child. “Good. Now, can you answer my questions?”

The child swallowed hard but didn’t take the candy. “What do you want to know?”

“Did you see someone stealing the salt?” Chu Qingzhi asked, unable to think of any other terrifying event the child might have witnessed.

The child’s eyes filled with fear. “I don’t know what salt is. I just saw some people killing others and taking their stuff.”

So the child had seen it. Chu Qingzhi pressed on, “Where did they take the things?”

The child pointed in a direction.

Chu Qingzhi looked. That was towards Liang City. Could the salt have been brought back to the city?

Zeng Huo spoke up, “There’s no good place to hide something like that on the way from Liang City. Could it have been taken back to the city?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “We can find out by asking the gate guards.”

She turned back to the child. “Do you want to come to the charity hall with me, or stay here?”

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The child hesitated. “Will there be food?”

“Yes,” Chu Qingzhi confirmed.

The child immediately agreed. “Then I’ll go with you.”

Chu Qingzhi tilted her head. “Let’s go.”

The three of them walked along the road to Liang City. Chu Qingzhi spread out her spiritual sense, looking for anything unusual.

They followed the road through the forest, then a bamboo grove, and finally a vast plain. There was no place to hide a large quantity of salt.

At the city gate, Chu Qingzhi surveyed the area. “It must have been brought back to the city.”

Zeng Huo agreed.

Chu Qingzhi approached the gate guards and showed them a token. The guards immediately bowed.

“I need to ask you something,” she said.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The guards were polite. “Ask away.”

Chu Qingzhi led them to a less crowded spot. “Have you seen any large shipments coming into the city recently?”

The guard thought for a moment. “No, we haven’t seen any large shipments.”

Chu Qingzhi released a bit of pressure, her tone severe. “Think carefully. If I find out later, you’ll be in big trouble.”

The guard felt the weight of her presence but insisted. “There really hasn’t been any. Please investigate further.”

Chu Qingzhi used a truth spell to ask again, but the guard’s answer remained the same.

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled. How could there be nothing?

Zeng Huo suggested, “I can go back and order a more thorough investigation. So much salt can’t just disappear.”

“Wait a moment,” Chu Qingzhi said, sensing something was off. “Why would someone steal the salt? And why did it disappear right before the festival? Could there be a connection?”

Zeng Huo considered. “You mean the salt theft could be the Xuan family’s doing, to distract General Tang and spread his forces thin?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “That’s possible. I hadn’t thought of it before, but it does seem connected.”

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Chapter 1040: The Secret of the Beggar’s Den Editor: Henyee Translations

Zeng Huo said, “Let’s follow this lead.”

Chu Qingzhi agreed, “Good.”

At that moment, a familiar voice called out, “Qingzhi.”

Both turned their heads to see Mu Meiying approaching quickly. “Didn’t expect to see you in Liang City.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly. “You’ve returned?”

Mu Meiying sighed, looking troubled. “With you gone, why would I stay in Mu City?”

“I had some matters to attend to. You could’ve stayed longer in Mu City,” Chu Qingzhi said, leading Mu Meiying to a nearby restaurant. It was almost noon, time for a meal.

“Never mind me, what are you up to?” Mu Meiying asked curiously, noticing that Zeng Huo had already left.

“We’re looking for something,” Chu Qingzhi replied.

“What are you looking for? Tell me, my family has some influence in Liang City. It won’t be a problem to help you find it,” Mu Meiying eagerly offered.

“If you want to help, find a large quantity of something—one or two thousand kilos. Once you find it, let me know immediately.” With no current leads, extra help was welcome.

Mu Meiying’s expression changed slightly. “You mean the official salt?”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. “How do you know?”

Mu Meiying smiled mysteriously. “I’m not telling. You didn’t tell me earlier.”

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Chu Qingzhi warned, “If you know, tell me. You’ll be greatly rewarded. Also, this is an official matter; don’t spread it around, or it could bring you trouble.”

Mu Meiying, feeling unlucky, hesitated. “Ah?”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression was serious. “I’m not joking. If you know, tell me.”

Mu Meiying stuck out her tongue. “Alright, I’ll tell you. Lucky you met me today, or you might never find the salt.”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. “You really know?”

Mu Meiying grinned playfully. “Of course! I’m very lucky. Are you busy now? I can take you there.”

Chu Qingzhi looked down at the child tugging at her dress. “I’ll take him to the charity hall first, then we can go.”

Mu Meiying looked at the child. “Who is he?”

Chu Qingzhi led the way towards the charity hall. “A child I found on the road.”

Mu Meiying noticed the child’s dirty appearance. “Poor thing.”

The child glanced at himself and then at Mu Meiying. He indeed felt pitiful but hoped to improve once he grew up.

When they arrived at the charity hall, they were shocked. The hall had collapsed, the sign hanging crookedly, and the place was overrun with spiderwebs and weeds.

Mu Meiying suggested, “Maybe we should take him to General Chen’s camp?”

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled. “To the camp?”

Mu Meiying explained quickly, “Didn’t you know? General Chen’s camp has a place for orphans. They get food, shelter, and education. It’s the best place for him.”

Chu Qingzhi found it reasonable. She asked the child, “Do you want to go?”

The child eagerly nodded. “Yes, I want to go.”

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Chu Qingzhi whistled, and soon Zeng Huo arrived. She handed the child over. “Take him to General Chen’s camp.”

Zeng Huo nodded. “Yes.”

The child, holding Zeng Huo’s hand, took a few steps, then turned back to Chu Qingzhi. “Will I see you again?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “If we’re fated, we will.”

The child nodded. “Can you tell me your name?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled warmly. “Chu Qingzhi.”

The child bowed deeply. “Thank you, sister. You are my savior. When I grow up, I will repay you.”

Chu Qingzhi hadn’t expected such words from the child. “I look forward to it.”

The child got up and followed Zeng Huo away.

Mu Meiying, touched, said, “Didn’t expect the little one to be so grateful.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Let’s go find the salt.”

Mu Meiying nodded seriously. “Let’s go.”

They weaved through the streets and arrived at the beggar’s den, a filthy, rundown area that no one wanted to visit.

“The salt is hidden here?” Chu Qingzhi released her spiritual sense to investigate.

“Follow me,” Mu Meiying led her to the right. “One night, I couldn’t sleep and went out for a walk. I saw a group of people acting suspiciously and followed them here. They hid something in this place.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“I didn’t want to cause trouble, so I didn’t mention it. If you hadn’t asked today, I might never have told.”

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“Your caution is wise when you can’t protect yourself,” Chu Qingzhi affirmed. She believed in prioritizing one’s safety before taking action.

“Thanks,” Mu Meiying said, feeling proud of the praise.

They reached a relatively intact house. Mu Meiying opened the door and led Chu Qingzhi inside. She moved an oil lamp, revealing a hidden door in the wall.

“How did you know the mechanism?” Chu Qingzhi was curious.

“I disguised myself as a beggar and saw someone use it,” Mu Meiying explained.

Chu Qingzhi, “…”

Truly dedicated!

The hidden room was filled with wooden boxes, all sealed with official marks.

Chu Qingzhi stepped outside and sent up a signal flare. Soon, Tang Jinghong arrived with his men. “Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi gestured. “The salt.”

Tang Jinghong looked impressed. “You found it so quickly?” He ordered his men to inspect the boxes.

Chu Qingzhi pointed to Mu Meiying. “Mu Meiying helped me.”

Mu Meiying bowed. “General.”

Tang Jinghong said, “You’ve done a great service. You’ll be rewarded.”

Mu Meiying, pleased, replied, “Thank you, General.”

After confirming the salt, Tang Jinghong had it transported away. Chu Qingzhi and Mu Meiying headed to a restaurant.

Chu Qingzhi said gratefully, “You helped me a lot today. Order whatever you like; it’s on me.”

Mu Meiying, acting coy, replied, “Then I won’t hold back.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed. “Go ahead.”

…

Meanwhile, Jiang Zhanglin and Yan Zihao, also searching for the salt, had not been as fortunate. However, they discovered something equally important.

Jiang Zhanglin reported, “General, we saw the second and third princes of Dongling arrive in Liang City.”

Tang Jinghong speculated, “Are they here to seize power from the Dongling King? Did you see what they were doing?”

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