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Jiang Zhanglin said, "They arrived in Liang City, had a meal at a restaurant, and then checked into an inn. They haven't done anything else."

Tang Jinghong, busy preparing to face the army of the Xia Sang Kingdom, had no time to deal with two dethroned princes. "Keep a close watch on them. Report immediately if there are any unusual movements."

"Yes, General."

As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier guarding the camp's gate came to report, "General, the second and third princes of the eastern border King are here requesting an audience."

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment, "Let them in."

"Yes." The two princes were soon brought into the camp. "Greetings, General Tang."

Tang Jinghong's gaze swept over them, his eyes sharp. "Why have you come to see me?"

Li Hongtang bowed and said, "General, we just want to see our father. He's old, and being confined like this must be hard on him. Could you show some mercy and release him?"

Tang Jinghong's expression turned cold. "When your father colluded with the Xuan family's shadow guards to kill me, did your advice have any effect?"

Li Hongtang said, "General, my father was momentarily misguided. He was also incited by the Xuan family. Otherwise, he would never have committed such a heinous crime!"

"I have already reported this to the emperor. You needn't say more. Await the emperor's decision." Tang Jinghong didn't have time to argue with them. "If there's nothing else, you may leave."

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Li Hongye pleaded, "General, we just want to see our father."

Tang Jinghong signaled Meng Shengdong to take the two to see the eastern border King.

The eastern border King was confined in a neighboring tent. He wasn't treated poorly, just restricted in his movements.

Seeing his two sons, the eastern border King was overjoyed. "Have you seen General Tang?"

Li Hongtang said, "Yes, we have."

The eastern border King eagerly asked, "What did he say?"

"He said to await the emperor's decision." Li Hongtang couldn't help but question, "Father, why were you so foolish to help the Xuan family?"

The eastern border King was full of regret, but there was no medicine for regret. "The Xuan family made grand promises, and I was tempted, so I cooperated with them."

"And you didn't think about the consequences?" Li Hongtang was at a loss for words. The eastern border King had a good life as a local ruler, living like an immortal. Why would he ruin it?

The eastern border King, displeased, glared at him. "Enough. It's not your place to lecture me. Why are you here?"

Realizing the futility, Li Hongtang got to the point. "We want to know who you favor as the heir."

The eastern border King was even more furious. "I'm not dead yet, and you're already vying for the throne?"

Li Hongtang said, "Father, the palace is in chaos because of your capture. We're just trying to set things right. Do you want to see the palace fall apart?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Hongye added, "Yes, Father. You didn't consider us when you rebelled. Now we're just looking out for ourselves. What's wrong with that?"

The eastern border King was speechless with rage. These were his sons, not thinking of rescuing him but only about seizing power!

Li Hongtang urged, "Father, you didn't think of us before. Now, can you think of us?"

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The eastern border King, seething, threatened, "As long as I'm alive, you won't get the throne. Now get out before I have you expelled."

Li Hongtang and Li Hongye knelt before him. "Father, do you want to see the palace in ruins?"

The eastern border King was consumed by regret. "Bring your ninth brother here."

Li Hongtang was incredulous. "Father, are you planning to give the throne to the ninth brother?"

The eastern border King retorted angrily, "Why not? He's my son too. Why can't he have the throne?"

Li Hongtang vehemently opposed, "Father, I disagree!"

Li Hongye added, "I disagree too, Father."

The eastern border King, clutching his head, was furious. "Are you trying to drive me to death?"

They said nothing, but their resolve was clear.

The eastern border King, enraged, paced the tent. What kind of sons had he raised? All ungrateful! He pointed to the tent's door, shouting, "Get out, both of you!"

Li Hongtang and Li Hongye didn't move. "Father, you haven't answered our question!"

The eastern border King, his vision blurring with rage, declared, "I will not pass the throne to you. Give up!"

Li Hongtang was unwilling. "Father-"

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Li Hongye threatened, "Father, if you don't make things clear, don't blame us for taking drastic measures."

The eastern border King went to the tent's entrance and shouted, "Guards, guards-"

A guard entered. "Yes, Your Highness?"

The eastern border King pointed angrily. "Throw these unfilial sons out!"

The guard approached them. "Your Highnesses, please?"

Li Hongtang and Li Hongye didn't want to alert Tang Jinghong. "Father, you don't care about family, so don't blame us for being ruthless."

The eastern border King, fearful of what his sons might do, asked, "What are you planning?"

Li Hongtang said coldly, "Whatever we do, you won't like it."

With that, they left the tent, determined to seize the throne by any means.

Back at the palace, they launched their power struggle. Opponents were killed, crippled, or forced to flee. In the end, Li Hongtang gained control of the palace.

Li Hongye, collaborating with him, received Wen Baoyu as part of their deal.

Mucheng was in upheaval.

This news reached Tang Jinghong as he discussed strategies with General Chen.

The Xia Sang Kingdom's army had already stationed at the border of Chen'an, a battle on the verge of breaking out.

Chu Qingzhi, meanwhile, was clearing obstacles for Tang Jinghong, eliminating the remnants of the Yun Organization and preparing supplies.

Food supplies weren't a problem. Chu Qingzhi's efforts had amassed ample stores.

Amid these preparations, a war letter from the Xia Sang Kingdom reached Tang Jinghong.

The letter was from the third prince, Xia Yunjian. He controlled Xia Sang and couldn't be stopped from waging war.

Simultaneously, a letter arrived for Chu Qingzhi: "Xia Yunjian officially organized 300,000 troops, but there are actually 500,000 hidden in Chen'an. Be careful."

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After reading the letter, Chu Qingzhi showed it to Tang Jinghong. Tang Jinghong thought to himself, no wonder the scouts reported that the actual number of troops seemed much higher, and that the deserted cities in Chen'an suddenly became more populated.

"Qingzhi, for the foreseeable future, I need to fully focus on commanding the battle. I may not be able to look after you. Take care of yourself."

"Don't worry. I'm a grown woman. I don't need you to look after me all the time."

Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi into his arms, feeling both regretful and proud. "You're so strong, you don't need me. Sometimes I can't help but think I might be holding you back."

Chu Qingzhi gently patted Tang Jinghong's back. "Just do what you can do well. Don't worry about anything else."

Tang Jinghong chuckled. "I will."

Chu Qingzhi clenched her fist. "Defeat Xia Yunjan and teach him a good lesson!"

Tang Jinghong said firmly, "Let's make sure he doesn't return!"

Tang Jinghong gathered all his troops at the border, joining forces with General Chen's garrison.

Half a month later, the two sides fought for the first time in a place called Pingrang, located between Chen'an and Dalin. It was a probing battle, not very fierce, and ended in a draw.

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Chu Qingzhi went to gather information for Tang Jinghong and then had parrots deliver the messages quickly and accurately. "Jinghong, General Xia Qi from Xia Sang Kingdom has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Tang Jinghong went to the front lines himself. "Xia Qi, aren't you coming out to meet me?"

Soon, Xia Qi, who was about the same age as Tang Jinghong, with a burly figure, a full beard, wearing bronze armor, and riding a tall horse, emerged from the camp. "Tang Jinghong, long time no see."

Tang Jinghong's sharp eyes locked onto the man opposite him. "It's been many years since our last battle. I didn't expect we'd meet again."

Xia Qi sighed. "Things are unpredictable. I actually hoped we wouldn't meet on the battlefield."

Tang Jinghong thought of the brutal battles of the past. "I hope for the same."

Xia Qi spoke with resignation. "But with the surname Xia comes unavoidable responsibility. I have no choice."

Tang Jinghong felt the same. "In that case, we must determine the victor this time!"

"Alright!" Xia Qi thrust his long spear toward Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong also held a long spear, and the two began to fight fiercely in front of their respective armies.

Their battle was a great opportunity to boost morale, and both sides fought relentlessly.

After half an hour of fierce fighting, Chu Qingzhi returned and stood at the rear, watching without intervening. Such opponents deserved to be taken down by Tang Jinghong himself.

They fought to a draw and then retreated to their camps.

Worried that Tang Jinghong might be injured, Chu Qingzhi rushed to him as soon as he returned. "Jinghong, how are you?"

Tang Jinghong rubbed his wrist. "Xia Qi and I were always evenly matched. He must have been training hard these years. Our skills are still on par."

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Chu Qingzhi sat beside Tang Jinghong, lightly brushing his wrist with her hand. "Feeling better?"

Tang Jinghong moved his wrist, feeling no discomfort. "With your divine power, it's naturally all better now."

Chu Qingzhi held Tang Jinghong's hand and infused his body with spiritual energy, nurturing him and removing all hidden and lingering injuries, restoring his body to its peak condition.

Tang Jinghong felt warm and relaxed, like recovering from a serious illness. "Qingzhi, I will win this war and bring peace to Dongling."

Chu Qingzhi gently touched Tang Jinghong's face. "I believe in you, and I will help you."

Tang Jinghong nodded. "Alright."

Not long after, the second battle took place. Our soldiers, eating food infused with spiritual energy every day, became stronger and more vigorous. With high morale, they won a small victory.

...

In the Xia camp.

Xia Yunjian, dressed in noble attire and wearing a cloak, stormed into the main tent. "What's going on? With the same troops, how could we lose so badly?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Currently, Xia Qi was the main general of the Xia camp. Hearing Xia Yunjian's words, he explained, "Tang's soldiers are not only stronger but also have better stamina. Our soldiers are inferior, so it's natural to lose."

Xia Yunjian didn't want to hear this. He shouted, "Xia Qi, I know you don't want to fight, but the war has already started. If you continue to slack off, and Xia Sang Kingdom is destroyed, you'll be the main culprit! The sinner of Xia Sang Kingdom!"

Xia Qi stared at Xia Yunjian for a while without speaking. "Your Highness, why don't you command then?"

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Xia Yunjian drew a nearby guard's sword and placed it against Xia Qi's neck. "You may not care about your own safety, but what about your family? Xia Qi, I value you for your military talents. If you are useless, I can't keep you!"

He threw the sword to the ground. "You better think carefully!"

The sound of the sword hitting the ground made the atmosphere even tenser. Everyone in the tent held their breath. Xia Qi slowly picked up the sword, sheathed it, and took a deep breath. "Tang Jinghong, this time we'll decide the victor!"

...

In the Tang camp.

Messages from the court came to the Tang camp like snowflakes. Tang Jinghong opened an urgent letter sent by the emperor. "I have already ordered the gathering of supplies. They will be sent to the border soon. General Tang, do not worry about the rear. Just fight!"

Tang Jinghong thought, the emperor also has ambitions to expand the territory. The current conditions don't allow it, but now that Xia Sang Kingdom is causing trouble, isn't it giving the emperor an excuse?

Xia Qi, it seems we really need to settle this once and for all!

In the battles, soldiers inevitably get injured. Chu Qingzhi stayed in the camp to treat the wounded. She didn't need to worry about Tang Jinghong's ability to command. She just needed to provide support.

Yuan Hongjun finished bandaging a soldier's wound and said to Chu Qingzhi, "Master, we've run out of bandages. The next batch hasn't arrived yet. I'll go buy some."

Chu Qingzhi replied, "No need. Go to the third tent on the far left. It's full of medical supplies I've stored."

Yuan Hongjun, "... "

He was truly impressed with his master. She was always so well-prepared.

...

Half a month later, the third battle began, and it was extremely fierce. The sounds of battle pierced the sky.

Chu Qingzhi came to watch and then took Tang Jinghong's heavy bow to shoot from a distance.

Every arrow she shot hit a target, sometimes even two. The generals of Xia Sang Kingdom were stunned, amazed that such a young boy could draw a heavy bow.

Chu Qingzhi was disguised as Chu Tang in the camp, making it easier to move around.

Xia Qi immediately sent someone to investigate Chu Tang's identity, but the conclusion was that this person seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

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In the camp, Xia Qi frowned deeply as he reviewed the investigation results on Chu Qingzhi. There had to be some detail he missed. What could it be?

At that moment, his close aide spoke up, "Could this person be in disguise? I've heard that Dalin has a type of disguise technique that's almost indistinguishable from the real thing."

Xia Qi's eyes widened. That would explain a lot. "Investigate who this person might be impersonating."

The aide bowed, "Yes, General."

Xia Qi pondered silently, who is the real person behind the disguise? And why pretend to be a youth? Most importantly, how is their martial prowess so strong?

Chu Qingzhi was unaware that Xia Qi had sent someone to investigate her. Even if she knew, she wouldn't care. At the moment, the sound of the retreat signal called her back to the camp.

Tang Jinghong and his generals gathered in the command tent to discuss the next battle plan, while Chu Qingzhi headed to the medical tent.

Chu Qingning had temporarily taken up the role of a military doctor, treating the wounded soldiers. "Hang in there, it'll be over soon."

The soldier in front of her had a three-inch long gash on his arm. If not treated properly, it could lead to amputation or even death.

Chu Qingning applied anesthetic to the wound, disinfected it with alcohol, and then stitched it up with skillful precision, as if she had done it countless times before.

Chu Qingzhi felt a deep sense of pride. Her fourth sister's medical skills were truly impressive. After observing for a while, she joined in treating the wounded soldiers.

Once the wounded were taken care of, they could finally eat and rest.

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While treating the soldiers, Chu Qingzhi discreetly infused them with spiritual energy to accelerate their healing.

Time passed quickly amidst the urgent calls to arms, and three months later, it was early winter.

Over these three months, there had been more than twenty skirmishes, with both sides boasting notable generals and nearly equal forces. The unique battlefield terrain kept the fights at a stalemate.

Chu Qingzhi stood at the edge of the battlefield. Suddenly, something cold and wet landed on her face.

She touched it and realized it was a snowflake.

"It's snowing!"

At that moment, a cloak was draped over her shoulders. The white cloak and the handsome young man who put it on her made a striking pair.

Tang Jinghong stepped in front of Chu Qingzhi and fastened the cloak's ties. "Winter in the frontier is cold and dry. Your skin is delicate; don't get frostbite."

"I'm fine." Chu Qingzhi touched Tang Jinghong's face with her warm hand. "Do the soldiers have enough winter clothing?"

"They do." Tang Jinghong said, surprised, "I understand now why the emperor sent Rong Shenning and the others with us."

"To handle military supplies?" Chu Qingzhi tilted her head inquiringly.

"Yes, everyone has their value. After arriving in the eastern border, they discovered business opportunities and started trading. All our supplies are purchased with the money they earned." Tang Jinghong was genuinely surprised.

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at the seemingly endless line of the enemy's army. "Jinghong, how long until this ends?"

Tang Jinghong frowned. "Xia Sang Kingdom has committed its entire nation to this war, determined to annex Dalin. Our situation is dire; holding the line like this is already an achievement."

Dalin faced threats on two other fronts and couldn't afford to commit fully like Xia Sang Kingdom. They had to drag out and defend the border for a year. If Xia Sang Kingdom couldn't sustain their supplies, they would have to retreat.

It was a desperate but necessary strategy. Xia Sang Kingdom had fifty thousand troops, while Dalin only had twenty thousand-more than double the difference. Under normal circumstances, victory would be impossible.

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Fortunately, with Tang Jinghong leading, morale was high. Without him, they might have lost long ago over the past five months.

...

In the Xia camp.

Xia Yunjian stormed into the command tent, standing in the main commander's spot. "We can't keep dragging this out."

Xia Qi said, "We are preparing for an all-out assault. The snow has started falling, and we only have half a month left. If we don't take Dalin in that time, we'll have to wait until next year."

Xia Yunjian's eyes gleamed with ambition. "Xia Qi, I want to set foot on Dalin's soil within half a month."

Xia Qi bowed, "Yes, Your Highness."

Immediately, Xia Qi and his generals launched an assault with twenty thousand troops.

This overwhelming attack forced Dalin to retreat twenty miles.

The atmosphere in Tang's camp was gloomy.

Chu Qingzhi approached Tang Jinghong. "Should I go capture Xia Qi?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Tang Jinghong didn't hesitate. "The Xia camp is heavily guarded. All the spies and assassins I've sent never returned. I don't want you to risk it."

Chu Qingzhi suggested cautiously, "Then I'll go raid their supplies."

"That's doable. Small units can't match you." Tang Jinghong nodded in agreement.

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That night, Chu Qingzhi set out, circling around to the rear of the Xia camp to raid their supplies. Winter clothing and quilts were crucial. Cutting off these supplies would significantly impact their morale.

Xia Yunjian, furious, ordered, "Everyone, hunt down and kill those who raid our supplies."

He not only sent dark guards but also issued a bounty. Soon, the news of hunting Chu Qingzhi spread widely.

Chu Qingzhi was constantly surrounded, making it harder to steal supplies. She had to return.

During this time, Dalin retreated another twenty miles, almost back to the city.

The citizens of Liang City began fleeing towards the capital, fearing they would be the ones to suffer if Xia Sang Kingdom's forces broke through.

Hearing this, Chu Qingzhi decided not to return. She planned to assassinate Xia Qi or Xia Yunjian in the Xia camp.

If she could kill Xia Yunjian, the war would be resolved.

Successfully infiltrating the Xia camp, Chu Qingzhi found Xia Yunjian, only to realize he was a decoy. The real Xia Yunjian was elsewhere.

Chu Qingzhi thought Xia Yunjian was like a rat, always hiding.

While she was attempting the assassination, another battle broke out.

This time, Xia Qi personally led the troops into battle. Seeing this, Tang Jinghong also joined the fray.

Unbeknownst to Xia Qi, Tang Jinghong had riskily allocated half his troops to circle around and attack from behind, planning to encircle them...

"Attack!!" Ten thousand troops charged into the rear of the Xia camp. Xia Qi had defenses in place, but he didn't expect Tang Jinghong to be so bold, dividing his forces to encircle them. It caught Xia Qi completely off guard, leading to a devastating defeat and a thirty-mile retreat.

This significant victory greatly boosted morale in Tang's camp.

General Chen praised, "General Tang, your strategic brilliance saved us from retreating into the city."

He admitted he wouldn't dare use such risky tactics. But with great risk came great reward, and they captured a large amount of supplies from the Xia camp, replenishing their own needs.

...

In the Xia camp.

Xia Yunjian was furious. Losing ten thousand troops from a fifty thousand strong army was a heartbreaking loss. "How could you let Tang Jinghong wrap you up like dumplings?"

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In the camp, Xia Qi was silent, acknowledging Tang Jinghong's ruthlessness, which explained his unyielding success on the battlefield.

Xia Yunjian slammed the table, "Xia Qi, did you do this on purpose?"

Xia Qi bowed, "Your Highness, I didn't anticipate Tang Jinghong would send troops to flank us from the rear. It won't happen again. Please, calm your anger."

This incident thoroughly ignited Xia Qi's fighting spirit.

At this moment, news came through, "Daling has dispatched an additional 100,000 troops for reinforcement."

Xia Sang Kingdom's scouts went to investigate and indeed saw a long procession of soldiers heading toward the border. They hurried back to report to Xia Qi.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

With the enemy increasing their forces, Xia Qi had to revise his strategy.

Initially, he planned to send 50,000 troops to spearhead an attack on Tang's camp. Now, he decided to dispatch 100,000 troops, leaving his rear defenses weaker.

This change led to a sudden assault on their rear guard.

The 50,000 soldiers guarding the rear were caught off guard by Tang Jinghong's 50,000 troops. By the time Xia Qi returned to aid them, Tang Jinghong had sent reinforcements to pursue his troops.

This deceptive tactic resulted in a loss of 50,000 soldiers for Xia Sang Kingdom, while Tang's camp only lost 10,000.

Thus, Xia Sang Kingdom's 500,000-strong army was reduced to 350,000.

Tang's 200,000 troops were down to 170,000.

The gap was narrowing.

Chu Qingzhi came up with a new strategy, "Jinghong, you challenge them to a battle, and I'll take your place, disguised as you. If I can kill their commander, their morale will plummet, and we can achieve a decisive victory."

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Tang Jinghong held her hand, "Be careful."

Chu Qingzhi was confident in her abilities, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Tang Jinghong went to the front lines and issued a challenge to Xia Qi.

Xia Qi accepted.

Before long, the two armies clashed on the battlefield.

Chu Qingzhi, disguised as Tang Jinghong, wielded a long spear and engaged Xia Qi. With a single strike, she knocked Xia Qi off his horse.

Xia Qi's strength was on par with Tang Jinghong's, so how could he be defeated so easily?

While Chu Qingzhi was puzzled, two units of soldiers charged out of the camp and surrounded her, launching an attack.

Tang Jinghong immediately sent troops to rescue her, blending in with the soldiers.

They couldn't let their troops see two commanders, or it would sow doubt and mistrust.

Chu Qingzhi leaped off her horse, fighting valiantly, killing an enemy with each strike.

The Xia camp sounded the retreat.

Chu Qingzhi and her troops also withdrew.

Back at the camp, Chu Qingzhi removed Tang Jinghong's armor and reverted to her own form, "Jinghong, the one who accepted the challenge wasn't Xia Qi."

"I noticed that too," Tang Jinghong replied. "Xia Qi might be injured and had someone impersonate him."

Chu Qingzhi had another theory, "What if he's not in the camp at all?"

Tang Jinghong's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately called for scouts, "Go investigate whether Xia Qi is in the camp. If not, report back immediately."

"Yes, General."

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Chu Qingzhi suggested, "Jinghong, how about I infiltrate the Xia camp as a spy?"

Tang Jinghong opposed, "That's too dangerous."

Chu Qingzhi insisted, "No risk, no reward. We've been at war for seven or eight months. People are on edge, and our own lives are disrupted."

Tang Jinghong relented, "If there's any danger, leave immediately."

Chu Qingzhi was confident, "I know. Don't worry, they won't be able to touch me."

Tang Jinghong pulled her into his arms, filled with both reluctance and concern, "Be careful."

"Mm." Chu Qingzhi prepared and left the camp. Before leaving, she sought out Chu Qingning, "Fourth Sister, you must protect yourself. If anything goes wrong, hide immediately. I'll come find you."

Chu Qingning held her hand, worried, "What's happening?"

"I have to leave the camp for a secret mission," Chu Qingzhi whispered, cautious of spies within the camp.

Chu Qingning understood the gravity and didn't try to stop her, "Your martial arts are excellent, but don't underestimate the enemy. Protect yourself."

Chu Qingzhi nodded, "I will."

Chu Qingning let her go, "Then you should go."

Chu Qingzhi left the camp and headed toward the Xia camp. She found an opportunity to infiltrate it.

Within the camp, Chu Qingzhi changed identities several times, eventually becoming an aide to Xia Qi's servant-Wang Er.

Xia Qi was meticulous. Chu Qingzhi didn't know this aide well, and taking over suddenly would arouse suspicion. She chose Wang Er's identity after observing him for several days to learn his habits, allowing her to fit in seamlessly.

Wang Er was responsible for handling Xia Qi's clothing.

The aide handed Xia Qi's clothes to Chu Qingzhi, "Take these to the general for washing. Do it yourself, don't delegate."

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"Yes." Wang Er took the basin and went to the logistics area, finding a soldier to wash the clothes.

The soldier was delighted to wash Xia Qi's clothes.

Wang Er casually wandered into the tent where the grain was stored.

Instead of burning the grain, Chu Qingzhi used a spell to sink it underground. This way, it could be dug up and used later.

After completing her task, Wang Er returned to the soldier washing the clothes.

News of the missing grain quickly reached Xia Yunjian. He didn't believe it and went to inspect the tent himself, finding it empty.

"Where's the grain?"

"Weren't you guarding it day and night? Where's the grain?"

The guards swore, "Your Highness, we swear on our lives we've been here the whole time."

Xia Yunjian was furious, "Then where's the grain?"

The guards hesitated, "It seems to have vanished into thin air."

Xia Yunjian drew his sword, placing it against the guard's neck, "If you keep talking nonsense, don't blame me for being ruthless."

The guards fell silent.

Xia Yunjian commanded, "Search everywhere, dig if you must, find it!"

The ground showed no signs of disturbance, so no one suspected the grain was buried beneath their feet.

News of the missing grain reached Tang Jinghong, who chuckled. He could guarantee they wouldn't find it.

The missing grain became a mystery.

But Xia Yunjian had more supplies, so it didn't disrupt the war.

In the following battles, Xia Qi was vigilant, and Tang Jinghong's strategies didn't work. Both sides entered a stalemate.

However, amidst the uneasy calm, more grain disappeared from the Xia camp, this time from two tents.

Rumors spread quickly, shaking morale.

Xia Yunjian, enraged, ordered a thorough investigation.

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Snow fell from the sky, white flakes like salt.

"It's snowing-"

After finishing her tasks, Chu Qingzhi was resting in the tent when she heard the sound and stepped out to see the fluttering white snow. Her brow furrowed.

Snowy weather was unsuitable for battle. If they waited until next year to fight, the consumption of over 300,000 soldiers would be immense. Given Xia Yunjian's madness, he would likely deploy all his forces for another battle, making a life-or-death struggle imminent.

To prevent the upcoming battle, there was a simple solution: make the army's grain disappear. Without grain, the army's morale would collapse, and they wouldn't fight.

After dark, Chu Qingzhi sneaked into the tents where the grain was stored and sank it into the ground.

There were six places in the camp where grain was stored, and Chu Qingzhi buried the grain in all six locations before returning to Tang's camp.

She needed to inform Tang Jinghong immediately so he could prepare.

She wasn't skilled in military strategy; such matters were best left to the experts.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi return, Tang Jinghong quickly took a cloak and draped it over her shoulders. "Are you cold?"

"Not at all." Chu Qingzhi cupped Tang Jinghong's face with her hands, her warmth transferring to his skin.

"Sit for a while; you've worked hard during this time." Tang Jinghong placed a blanket on a chair for her.

Chu Qingzhi said, "I've hidden all the grain in Xia's camp. Make your arrangements."

This was the best news Tang Jinghong had heard. "I'll arrange it immediately."

Chu Qingzhi nodded. "Okay."

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Hearing that Chu Qingzhi had returned, Chu Qingning rushed over to see her. "Fifth Sister, are you alright? Did you encounter any danger?"

Chu Qingzhi smiled. "I'm fine."

Chu Qingning was worried. "As long as you're okay. Are you hungry? Cold? Shall I cook something for you?"

Chu Qingzhi suggested, "Let's go into the city to eat together."

"Great." The sisters left the camp and headed to Liang City.

...

Xia Camp.

Xia Yunjian roared, "What are you doing? Where is the grain? So much grain vanished overnight. Is this a ghost's work?"

The generals were silent. The situation was indeed strange, even the seasoned veterans felt uneasy.

Xia Yunjian glared at them. "Speak! Are you all mute?"

Xia Qi bowed. "Your Highness, the immediate priority is to solve the grain issue. Without it, we must retreat, or Tang Jinghong will attack, and the consequences will be dire!"

Xia Yunjian understood this but found retreat too humiliating. "Search! Send everyone out to find it!"

Xia Qi complied. "Yes, Your Highness."

A deputy offered a suggestion, "Your Highness, we might not find the grain, but I know where we can get some."

Xia Yunjian asked urgently, "Where?"

The deputy replied, "In Tang's camp!"

At this, everyone felt enlightened. Their grain problem was likely caused by Tang's camp, so raiding their grain was justified.

Xia Yunjian ordered, "Prepare to march!"

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Soon, the sound of horns blared.

Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingning had just finished eating. Hearing the horns, they hurried back to camp.

Chu Qingzhi realized she had miscalculated. She expected Xia Yunjian to retreat without grain, not to fight desperately.

...

Tang Camp.

General Chen was worried. "General Tang, losing the grain in Xia's camp is good, but given Xia Yunjian's nature, he won't give up easily."

Tang Jinghong stared at the map. "Xia Yunjian has two choices: a desperate fight or a retreat. I agree with General Chen; he'll choose the desperate fight..."

He paused, then commanded, "Soldiers, listen up!"

"General Chen, lead 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 soldiers to ambush on the left."

"Meng Shengdong, lead 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 soldiers to ambush on the right."

"Xialan Feng, lead 30,000 soldiers through Youlan Valley, sneak to Xia's camp, and attack from behind. Set fire to the tents as a signal."

A series of detailed orders were issued, and the atmosphere grew tense.

The soldiers responded in unison, "Yes, General."

The sound of horns reached them, signaling Xia's camp was preparing to march. Tang's soldiers followed their orders, leaving the camp.

Chu Qingzhi entered the tent. "Jinghong."

Tang Jinghong, already armored, hugged her. "This is the final battle. After this, we can rest."

Chu Qingzhi kissed him. "Come back victorious!"

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"I will." Tang Jinghong released her, took his helmet, and left the tent. After assembling his troops, he led them out of the camp.

Chu Qingzhi watched them leave.

Chu Qingning joined her. "Brother Jinghong will return safely."

Chu Qingzhi turned to her. "Fourth Sister, I'm going to the battlefield to fight with Jinghong!"

Chu Qingning understood. "I support you."

At that moment, a message arrived, "The Nalan family's former residence has been found."

Chu Qingzhi read it and decided to retrieve the First Emperor's jade seal before assisting Tang Jinghong. "Fourth Sister, if there's danger, hide where I told you. Understand?"

Chu Qingning nodded. "I understand."

Chu Qingzhi flew to Liang City.

...

Liang City.

Disguised as Chu Tang, she arrived at a villa where Su Liangwei and Duan Ting were waiting at the gate. "Master."

Chu Tang glanced at them. "Take me to the Nalan family's former residence!"

"Yes, Master." Su Liangwei led her into the villa.

As they walked, Chu Tang asked, "Where is Lu Ziming?"

Su Liangwei pointed to the right. "He's been killed. The body is over there."

Chu Qingzhi saw several bodies in the grass, including Lu Ziming's.

Chu Tang paused. "What about Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing?"

Su Liangwei replied, "They've already entered the former residence."

Reaching the garden pavilion, a hole had been dug, surrounded by Su Liangwei's men.

Chu Tang asked curiously, "How did you find this place without equipment?"

Su Liangwei explained, "Duan Ting found a stone with runes in the lake, leading us here."

Chu Tang peered into the two-zhang-deep, dark hole. "I'll go down and take a look."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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Having said that, he leaped down into the hole.

On one side of the hole was a stone wall with a door carved into it. Looking inside, he saw a room tilted at an awkward angle.

The room appeared to be a bedroom, with a vanity and makeup boxes still present, indicating it was a lady's boudoir.

Using his spiritual power to levitate, Chu Tang flew into the room and began inspecting it.

Confirming it was indeed a boudoir, he approached the door. Beyond it was an empty corridor. Opening the door, he stepped out.

Outside was a hallway, and Chu Tang flew left along it.

This was the backyard, with rooms on either side.

There were rumors that the Nalan family had built a storeroom specifically for storing rare treasures. The jade seal of the First Emperor was likely among them. The priority was to find this storeroom.

With this in mind, Chu Tang extended his spiritual sense, searching each room.

...

Outside.

Duan Ting asked Su Liangwei, "Brother, should we go in?"

Su Liangwei glanced at Duan Ting. "Of course, we found the Nalan family's former residence. That's a great achievement. We'll definitely get some gold and silver treasures from the master. Let's go help the master bring them up."

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Actually, Su Liangwei was a bit hesitant to go in. The Nalan family's house was full of traps, and if they got killed, all the hard-found treasures would be left for others to take.

Now that Chu Tang had gone down, any traps should be cleared. Following him shouldn't be a problem.

Upon entering, they discovered it wasn't as expected. The floor was inclined at a 45-degree angle. As soon as they entered, they slid down to the lowest corner, making movement difficult.

They were now stuck in the corner, in an awkward predicament.

Duan Ting struggled to stand and tried to climb up, but after a few steps, he slid back down.

He asked, "Master, what should we do now?"

Su Liangwei dusted himself off and tried to climb.

The result was the same; he slid back down.

The situation became even more awkward.

Duan Ting thought for a moment and took a dagger from his boot. He stabbed it into the floor and extended a hand to Su Liangwei. "Brother, lend me your dagger."

Su Liangwei pushed Duan Ting aside and pulled out his own dagger. Holding Duan Ting's dagger in one hand, he stabbed his dagger higher up, using them to climb to the door.

The door was open, left so by Chu Tang.

Su Liangwei climbed out and threw the dagger to Duan Ting, lighting a torch.

The other men, guided by the torchlight, climbed out one by one.

Five of them sat panting against the wall after climbing out.

Duan Ting looked around. "I wonder which way the master went?"

Su Liangwei moved the torch closer to the ground, seeing footprints on the left and nothing on the right. "To the left."

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They followed Su Liangwei, hugging the wall as they walked left.

...

Outside.

The Xuan family had arrived.

Standing at the gate, Fifth Master Xuan exclaimed excitedly, "It's here, it's here-"

Xuan Dongwu asked urgently, "Uncle, where's the entrance?"

Fifth Master Xuan was about to answer when he noticed bodies lying in the courtyard. "No need to find the entrance, someone has already found it and likely gone inside."

Everyone tensed at his words and hurried into the courtyard. They soon saw a group of men guarding the pavilion.

No need to ask; that was the entrance.

Fifth Master Xuan drew his sword. "Kill them."

Seeing the Xuan family, the guards scattered and disappeared in no time.

Fifth Master Xuan was eager to enter the Nalan residence and didn't chase after them. "Let's go down."

Xuan Dongwu frowned. "Uncle, someone must have gone down already."

Fifth Master Xuan waved dismissively. "It doesn't matter. Going down doesn't mean they've found anything. If they had, they'd have left by now. If they've found something, we'll just take it from them."

Xuan Dongwu agreed. "You're right, Uncle. You're smart."

After their discussion, the Xuan family members jumped into the entrance, entering the Nalan residence.

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By then, Chu Tang had searched twenty-odd rooms without finding a hidden chamber. The Nalan residence was larger than expected; it would take a long time to find the secret room.

As he sighed, he heard the sound of stones colliding. He rushed towards the sound.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Meanwhile, in a corridor, Shang Zixing was pushing against a huge stone. Behind him, Jiang Zhaoyong was bleeding from being hit by stones.

The Nalan residence was perilous. A stone had suddenly rolled over in a corridor, knocking Jiang Zhaoyong away. More stones came from nowhere...

After dodging for a while, they realized they were in a stone formation.

Knowing it was a formation didn't help. It was pitch dark, and they couldn't see anything to find the formation's eye. The stones kept coming, and they felt despair.

"Move! I can't hold it!" Shang Zixing shouted.

Jiang Zhaoyong gritted his teeth, slammed the ground, and rolled aside, spitting blood.

Seeing this, Shang Zixing dodged, letting the stone roll past.

But before they could catch their breath, more stones came. The sloped floor forced them to keep moving to stay upright, exhausting them.

Chu Tang arrived at the formation, a corridor with a stone formation based on a chessboard principle. It was a sophisticated setup by the Nalan family.

Using his spiritual sense, he saw Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing.

They were dodging stones, covered in blood and looking miserable.

Chu Tang flew above the formation. No matter how powerful, the stones couldn't reach the sky. He hovered at the right spot, looking for the formation's eye.

The eye of this southern opening formation was at the center of the chessboard.

Chu Tang condensed a spiritual power ball and threw it at the center. It hit a stone, shattering it and breaking the formation. The stones immediately stopped moving.

Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing were stunned. Seeing the stones stop, they sighed with relief, spared from death.

Chu Tang approached them. "Are you alright?"

Seeing Chu Tang, they were overjoyed. "Thank you."

"Let's leave here first." Being in the formation was unsettling.

The three walked deeper into the residence.

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"Clang-"

In the darkness, the sound of swords clashing echoed, followed by Duan Ting's shout, "Brother, help me!"

"I'm struggling myself, how can I help you?" Su Liangwei blocked the puppet's sword with his own, his arm numb and almost losing sensation.

At this moment, countless mechanical puppets were chasing them. These puppets, made of iron and wood, were seven feet tall, towering over the men, each wielding heavy weapons, leaving them almost defenseless.

"Ah-" A puppet struck one of their men on the shoulder, blood gushing out. "Brother, help me!"

Su Liangwei's sword was pressed down by the puppet, his body slowly sinking, his face red and veins bulging, about to kneel.

In a critical moment, he suddenly lay down, kicking the puppet away with his legs and quickly hiding in a corner. He rubbed his wrist, almost crippled by the encounter.

"Ah-" Another man had his arm chopped off by a puppet, falling to the ground unconscious.

Meanwhile, Fifth Master Xuan led Xuan Dong Wu and their men into the puppet formation. In the darkness, they relied on luck to navigate.

"Clang, clang-"

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In the dark, intense clashes continued, occasionally lighting up with sparks, keeping everyone on edge.

"Uncle, what's happening?" Xuan Dong Wu asked anxiously, seeing the tall iron puppets. "Can we even defeat them?"

"The Nalan family was famous for their mechanical traps. The house is full of them. Stay alert," Fifth Master Xuan said, decapitating a puppet.

A subordinate was impaled by a puppet's sword, dying instantly.

With Fifth Master Xuan and his men fighting the puppets, Su Liangwei, Duan Ting, and their last subordinate sneaked away into the darkness.

"Help me, Master!" a subordinate cried as a puppet struck his back, blood spurting from his mouth.

Fifth Master Xuan couldn't save him, retreating while fighting, leaving the subordinate to face the puppets.

The intense fighting gradually ceased, fading into darkness. Only the thick scent of blood hinted at the violence that had occurred.

Meanwhile, Chu Tang, Jiang Zhaoyong, and Shang Zixing entered a study.

Chu Tang lit the lamps and searched for hidden doors. As the light illuminated the room, a hidden door opened by itself.

Jiang Zhaoyong approached the door, "Here..."

Shang Zixing cautioned, "Be careful. This place is full of traps."

In their short journey, they had already encountered three traps, surviving only due to Chu Tang's quick reactions.

"I know, I won't be reckless," Jiang Zhaoyong said, standing at the door, observing without moving.

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Chu Tang walked over and peeked inside, even she was momentarily stunned.

Inside was a stone chamber filled with treasures-gold, silver, and jewels, all covered in dust but still glittering.

Surrounding the treasures were numerous skeletons, twisted and draped over the riches.

Jiang Zhaoyong marveled, "The Nalan family truly was a wealthy, ancient family."

Shang Zixing, standing by the treasures, suggested, "Let's take some of these." He reached for a jewel.

"Wait!" Chu Tang had been examining the skeletons and saw what happened after Shang Zixing touched the jewels. "Throw it away!"

Shang Zixing immediately dropped the jewel. His fingers stung, and his hand quickly turned black, the color spreading up his arm in a sinister and terrifying manner.

Jiang Zhaoyong, alarmed, asked, "What do we do?"

Chu Tang took a pill from her pouch and fed it to Shang Zixing, then cut open his fingertip with a dagger, using her spiritual power to cleanse his hand.

Black blood flowed from Shang Zixing's finger, and the darkness receded, his hand gradually returning to its normal color.

Jiang Zhaoyong bandaged Shang Zixing's wound, relieved. "I didn't expect the jewels to be poisoned."

Shang Zixing, grateful, said, "Thank you, Chu Tang."

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Chu Tang glanced at the skeletons, "Remember, don't touch such things."

Shang Zixing nodded quickly, "I understand."

Chu Tang inspected the chamber but found nothing besides the treasures. "Let's check elsewhere."

Jiang Zhaoyong followed Chu Tang out, "Are we leaving all these treasures here?"

Chu Tang replied, "We'll deal with it later." These treasures would fund their military, but she couldn't discuss it with Jiang Zhaoyong, an imperial envoy.

As they exited the study, a scream echoed.

"Let's go see," Chu Tang said, leading them towards the sound.

Meanwhile, Duan Ting, fleeing with Su Liangwei, felt something grab his ankle in a corridor. Lighting a torch, he saw a skeletal hand.

Terrified, he screamed.

The skeletal hand reached from the darkness. Duan Ting dared not look closely.

Su Liangwei was also horrified but tried to remain calm. "Don't move."

As he spoke, he began to retreat, wanting to leave this terrifying place.

"Brother, don't leave me! Help me!" Duan Ting pleaded as Su Liangwei moved away.

At that moment, Chu Tang and her group arrived. "What are you yelling about?"

Duan Ting, on the verge of tears, begged, "Master, please help me. A skeleton grabbed my ankle."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang saw the skeletal hand around Duan Ting's ankle. Walking over, she lifted the hand, surprised to see a valuable jade ring on it.

Whoever owned this ring must have been wealthy or noble.

Chu Tang moved the torch, revealing a skeleton leaning against the wall, ribs marked with cuts. A necklace hung around its neck, which Chu Tang took, thinking it might be useful later.

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Around them, layers of clothing lay scattered, still intact despite the passage of time, though their colors had faded. The quality of the fabric was impressive.

Jiang Zhaoyong approached, his brows furrowed slightly as he used a dagger to scrape through the clothes, uncovering a piece of valuable yellow cloth.

Shang Zixing, now cautious about touching anything, looked on, "What is that?"

Jiang Zhaoyong handed the cloth to Chu Tang, "Take a look."

Chu Tang unfolded the cloth and examined the patterns on it. He was overjoyed, "This appears to be a map of the Nalan family estate."

He scrutinized the map further, confirming it was indeed a layout of the Nalan family property, matching the areas he had already explored.

Jiang Zhaoyong was excited, "Are you sure?"

"Absolutely," Chu Tang affirmed, "We can use this map to head directly to the possible location of the treasure vault."

Jiang Zhaoyong nodded, "Let's do it."

Examining the map and the skeletons nearby, they guessed that one of the skeletons might have belonged to the head of the Nalan family, who had lived a glorious life only to end up unburied after death. Shaking off these thoughts, they focused on the map and proceeded towards the left.

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Suddenly, a pungent odor filled the air, causing Chu Tang to halt.

Duan Ting pointed at the wall, his body trembling with fear, "Look at the wall!"

Everyone raised their torches, illuminating a large area. The sight was unsettling: the walls were covered with black moths, each the size of a thumb, resting quietly, covering the walls from top to bottom and extending into the darkness.

Jiang Zhaoyong shivered, "What are those?"

Chu Tang explained, "These are black moths, highly poisonous. When disturbed, they release a toxic mist that can cause instant death."

He formed a seal with his hand, conjuring a flame out of thin air, which he used to burn the moths. Instantly, numerous moths fell to the ground. The high temperature caused the moths to scatter in chaos, like a battle among moths in mid-air.

Chu Tang repeated the process, and a large swath of the moths was incinerated.

Jiang Zhaoyong and the others retreated, covering their mouths and noses with their sleeves, filled with admiration for Chu Qingzhi's abilities. She could conjure fire out of nowhere, a rare skill.

After several rounds of flames, the black moths were either dead or had fled.

"It's safe to proceed," Chu Tang led them onward.

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting exchanged glances, amazed at their master's versatile talents.

They navigated a corridor, turned two corners, and arrived at another study. Typically, secret passages and rooms are often hidden in studies, so they prioritized searching here.

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Entering the study, they were awestruck. It was more of a library, with rows upon rows of shelves filled with neatly arranged books. Chu Tang walked around, estimating at least fifty thousand volumes.

Jiang Zhaoyong picked up a book, "Zixing, look, a rare edition."

Shang Zixing was equally surprised, "This one too."

Each book was priceless, making the library a treasure trove comparable to the gold they had seen earlier.

Chu Tang selected a book at random, discovering it was a rare medical text. It seemed the Nalan family had collected the best books on every subject, a remarkable feat.

After a thorough search, they found that the library was purely for book storage, with no hidden passages or rooms. "Let's move on," Chu Tang said.

The group had stood by the doorway, wary of any hidden dangers. Following Chu Tang's lead, they continued their search of the Nalan estate.

After a long and fruitless search, they encountered Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu in a corridor, both sides eyeing each other warily.

Fifth Master Xuan had been worried, but seeing their dejected expressions, he relaxed, knowing they hadn't found anything valuable. "Didn't expect to see anyone here!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang, with a half-smile, responded, "We didn't expect to meet the famous Fifth Master Xuan here either."

Fifth Master Xuan was taken aback, "You know me?"

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"Your reputation precedes you," Chu Tang replied, thinking how Fifth Master Xuan would react if he knew Chu Tang was the one who had turned the Xuan residence upside down.

Fifth Master Xuan scrutinized Chu Tang, unsure who he was dealing with. "What are you looking for here?"

Chu Tang maintained a mysterious air, "No need for pretense, Fifth Master Xuan. Since I know you, I also know your purpose here."

Fifth Master Xuan was uncertain but had no better option. "In that case, why don't we cooperate?"

Surprised, Chu Tang asked, "Are you sure?"

Fifth Master Xuan, cautious about being discovered by his family, couldn't afford not to cooperate. "This place is full of traps. We stand a better chance together."

Chu Tang studied him for a moment before smiling, "You make a good point."

Xuan Dong Wu whispered to Fifth Master Xuan, "Uncle, these people are strangers and outnumber us. We might be at a disadvantage if we cooperate."

Fifth Master Xuan replied quietly, "Let them take the lead and handle the dangers. We'll benefit from their efforts."

Xuan Dong Wu grinned slyly, "Good thinking, Uncle."

Chu Tang heard their exchange clearly, smirking inwardly. "If we're to cooperate, Fifth Master Xuan, you should share some information."

Fifth Master Xuan, knowing the Nalan estate well, might know the location of the treasure vault.

"The vault is likely beneath a three-story pavilion. Have you seen it?" Fifth Master Xuan mentioned, though he and Xuan Dong Wu had not found such a pavilion.

Chu Tang pulled out the map. They hadn't noticed a pavilion earlier, but now, in a corner, there was indeed a three-story pavilion marked. "Let's go."

"You have a map of the Nalan estate?" Fifth Master Xuan was startled, realizing he might have made a mistake in cooperating.

But there was no turning back. Chu Tang led the way, Jiang Zhaoyong and the others following closely.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu exchanged looks, Xuan Dong Wu gesturing a throat-slitting motion. Fifth Master Xuan nodded, their plans set.

Chu Tang noticed their gestures out of the corner of his eye, smiling slightly.

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Following the map, the group advanced towards the three-story pavilion.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu lagged behind, ready to act at any moment but hesitant due to their uncertainty about Chu Tang's capabilities. They decided to wait until they found the Imperial Seal before making any moves.

In the darkness, a chilling wind blew intermittently.

Chu Tang paused to feel the cold wind, thinking, How can there be wind underground? This is strange!

The others felt it too, but unlike Chu Qingzhi, who was experienced, they believed it was ghostly wind. Considering the countless people who had died here, they thought these winds were caused by wandering spirits. After all, how else could there be wind in such a sealed place?

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting deeply regretted coming down here, fearing for their lives.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu exchanged glances and drew closer, finding the place increasingly eerie and realizing the Nalan family's reputation for deadly mechanisms was no joke.

Chu Tang's spiritual sense remained active, detecting no anomalies. After a moment's pause, he continued forward.

Any traps encountered were easily neutralized by Chu Tang, and eventually, they reached the pavilion.

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Unlike the rest of the Nalan estate, which was tilted, the pavilion stood upright. Located beside the back garden's large study, it was buried in the earth. Without a corridor leading straight to its entrance, they wouldn't have found it.

Besides Chu Tang, everyone else looked at the pavilion with bright eyes, as if they had discovered a treasure trove.

Eager, Fifth Master Xuan pushed past the others and tried to open the door.

"Move aside!" Chu Tang sidestepped to the left, pushing the others aside as well.

The next moment, arrows shot out from within, their whistling sound making everyone's hearts race.

Fifth Master Xuan reacted quickly, dodging just in time to avoid a fatal hit. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shang Zixing patted his chest, relieved, "Who knew just opening a door would be so dangerous."

Chu Tang glanced at Fifth Master Xuan, "This place is full of traps. Any careless step could trigger another one. We must proceed with caution."

Fifth Master Xuan felt a twinge of embarrassment. Wasn't Chu Tang implying he had been reckless? Being criticized by someone much younger, he felt his face burn. But Chu Tang paid him no mind and used his sword to push him aside, entering the pavilion.

Angered, Fifth Master Xuan was about to retaliate when Xuan Dong Wu pulled him back, "Uncle, he's young. It's not worth arguing with him."

Small forbearance leads to great plans; they could deal with him later.

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Understanding, Fifth Master Xuan snorted but said nothing more.

With a wave of his hand, Chu Tang lit the oil lamps on the pavilion's walls, illuminating the space.

Unexpectedly, the ground floor was empty, just a layer of dust covering the floor.

There was a door on one side. Chu Tang approached and opened it, revealing stairs leading upward. He glanced upwards and started climbing to the second floor.

The others followed, no longer daring to be reckless, obediently trailing behind Chu Tang.

The wooden stairs creaked under their weight. Once they reached the second floor, the noise ceased.

Chu Tang lit the oil lamps on this floor, revealing the space.

It was a workshop for creating mechanisms, filled with wood, tools, paints, and blueprints. The floor was littered with wood shavings and scraps. Around the walls stood several wooden puppets.

Chu Tang examined the blueprints briefly, then burned them to ashes.

"These mechanisms are too deadly. Better to destroy them," he said.

Fifth Master Xuan was dismayed, "If you didn't want them, you could have given them to us instead of destroying them."

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Chu Tang merely glanced at Fifth Master Xuan before moving towards another door, this one leading to another staircase. As he opened the door, the puppets around the room came to life, moving to block their way upstairs.

Chu Tang marveled at how these mechanisms still worked after so many years. If the Nalan family were still around, they would surpass most powerful families, possibly even commanding respect from the emperor.

With swift movements, he beheaded one puppet after another, rendering them inactive.

Seeing Chu Tang's skill, Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu grew uneasy.

Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing helped destroy the puppets, noting that cutting off their heads was the most effective way to stop them. Su Liangwei and Duan Ting also fought, albeit less effectively and with more difficulty.

Finally, with a crash, Chu Tang smashed the last puppet in front of Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu, deepening their unease. Was he doing this on purpose to intimidate them?

Ignoring their reactions, Chu Tang turned and ascended to the third floor, lighting the lamps as he went.

The third floor turned out to be an alchemy room, with a large furnace in the center, surrounded by bottles, jars, and shelves full of now-useless herbs.

After examining the room and finding nothing of value, they descended back to the ground floor.

They searched the ground floor thoroughly, tapping and probing every surface but found no entrance to the vault.

Feigning humility, Fifth Master Xuan approached Chu Tang, "Do you have any ideas?"

Chu Tang replied calmly, "No, let's keep searching. The entrance must be here somewhere."

As he spoke, a realization struck him: if the entrance wasn't on this floor, where else could it be?

Following this thought, Chu Tang stepped outside and began searching the area with his torch.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhaoyong and the others followed him out.

Jiang Zhaoyong asked, "Why are we searching outside?"

Chu Tang replied, "Sometimes the obvious place isn't the right one. The entrance could be hidden out here."

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Chu Tang turned to look at Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu. "Since we found nothing inside, let's try our luck outside. I'm not sure, but it's worth a shot."

Shang Zixing cautiously asked, "Do you know what kind of mechanism we're looking for?"

Chu Tang shook his head. "No idea. Just search around. Everyone spread out and see if you find anything suspicious."

Xuan Dong Wu and Fifth Master Xuan overheard their conversation and followed them outside, beginning their own search.

Fifth Master Xuan suddenly spoke up, "All the past Nalan family heads specialized in carving stone statues. We should focus on the stone carvings."

"Stone carvings?" Jiang Zhaoyong looked around. "I don't see any statues."

Fifth Master Xuan sneered at Jiang Zhaoyong. "They wouldn't be in such an obvious place. If they were, the vault would have been emptied long ago."

Xuan Dong Wu agreed. "That makes sense."

The group resumed their search. Just as they were beginning to lose hope, Chu Tang noticed a small lion head on the wall.

The lion head, made of pure white stone, was part of the wall's upper decoration. There was a row of them, looking quite ordinary.

If the entrance mechanism involved stone carvings, these lion heads were a likely candidate.

With this in mind, Chu Tang didn't hesitate. He struck several of the lion heads simultaneously with his spiritual power.

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The first ten lion heads showed no reaction. Undeterred, he continued.

After several more attempts, a series of loud rumbles echoed through the air. Everyone froze, listening to the sound.

Chu Tang turned to face the pavilion; the noise came from beneath it.

The rumbling stopped, followed by the sound of a door opening. The group exchanged glances and rushed back inside the pavilion. On one side of the pavilion, a stone door had appeared out of nowhere, standing open.

Jiang Zhaoyong was amazed. "We searched everywhere and found nothing, but there was a hidden door all along."

Shang Zixing patted Jiang Zhaoyong's shoulder. "This is the Nalan family we're talking about."

Jiang Zhaoyong looked at Chu Tang. "Shall we go down?"

"Wait a moment," Chu Tang said, standing still. The place had been sealed for centuries, and he wanted to let it air out a bit. The air inside was stifling, and even he found it uncomfortable.

One of Su Liangwei's men approached him and whispered, "Boss, should we go down first? We're already here, and waiting is nerve-wracking."

"Wait until the master goes down first," Su Liangwei replied, not willing to risk his life.

The subordinate rolled his eyes, thinking, The boss's courage has shrunk since we met Chu Tang. The Nalan family has been dead for centuries. What harm could they do?

Xuan Dong Wu glanced at Fifth Master Xuan, silently asking if they should go down first.

Fifth Master Xuan shook his head. "Don't take any risks. We'll follow behind and let them do the dangerous work."

Xuan Dong Wu smiled and nodded. "Smart thinking, Uncle."

After a quarter of an hour, Chu Tang approached the stone door.

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One of the subordinates rushed ahead, eager to grab the best treasures. Rumor had it that the Nalan family's vault contained the world's rarest treasures. If he could get even one, he'd be set for life.

Seeing this, Chu Tang paused slightly before continuing forward.

As the subordinate rushed through the stone door, a hissing sound filled the air, followed by his screams.

Everyone halted.

Chu Tang sent his spiritual sense ahead, seeing the subordinate rolling down the stairs, writhing in pain, as yellow gas spewed from holes in the walls, filling the room with a toxic mist.

Within moments, the subordinate was reduced to a dried corpse.

Chu Tang continued to explore the room with his spiritual sense. It was filled with exquisite porcelain and jewels, shining brightly despite the gloomy environment.

The floor was littered with bones, at least a thousand. Based on the previous subordinate's fate, it was clear these people had been poisoned to death. The mechanisms here were indeed vicious.

Jiang Zhaoyong asked, "Should we go down?"

Chu Tang nodded. "Yes, but wait a bit. It's filled with poison gas. Going down now would be fatal."

"Got it," Jiang Zhaoyong replied.

Even if they found the Emperor's Seal, escaping this place would be impossible without Chu Tang.

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting took a step back, thoroughly frightened. Going down was a death sentence.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu felt a mix of relief and dread. Thank goodness they hadn't been reckless.

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Chu Tang conjured a flame with a hand gesture, sending it into the vault. The high-density gas ignited instantly, producing a series of explosive sounds like firecrackers.

A strange scene unfolded as countless sparks danced in the air, resembling a fireworks display.

As the fire died down, a layer of ash settled over everything, casting a dark shadow.

Once the air cooled, Chu Tang led the way into the first level of the vault.

The air was still somewhat unpleasant, but no longer lethal.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the treasures before them. Such a collection of porcelain and jewels was unparalleled, priceless beyond measure.

But Chu Tang wasn't interested in these treasures. He had already scouted the area and knew the Emperor's Seal wasn't here. Upon entering, he immediately searched for the entrance to the second level.

Given the lethal traps on the first level, he anticipated even deadlier mechanisms below, and he remained vigilant.

Seeing Chu Tang's lack of interest in the treasures, Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing understood that what they sought wasn't here, so they joined the search.

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting followed closely behind Chu Tang, both cautious and covetous of the treasures around them.

Duan Ting's eyes gleamed with greed. "Boss, when we leave, we must take some of these treasures. We can't leave empty-handed."

"I agree, but let's ensure our safety first," Su Liangwei replied.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu whispered in a corner. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Uncle, as soon as we see the seal, we strike," Xuan Dong Wu said, his eyes full of killing intent.

Fifth Master Xuan nodded, equally excited. "Yes."

Chu Tang's spiritual sense stayed alert, monitoring everyone's movements. He overheard their conversation.

Such ambition deserves to be tested, Chu Tang thought.

A gust of wind blew through, startling Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu. How could there be wind in an enclosed space?

They looked around anxiously, searching for Chu Tang and the others. But after a thorough search, they found no trace.

Panic set in. "Where did they go?"

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Chu Tang had everyone fly onto the wooden shelves, staying silent and motionless, watching the two frightened men below.

After searching for a while, Fifth Master Xuan suddenly stopped. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

That young man seemed to possess some sort of sorcery, and this was surely one of his tricks. They had to stay calm and not fall into his trap.

Fifth Master Xuan forced himself to calm down. "Stay calm. This level should be free of threats. We can find the way to the lower level ourselves."

Xuan Dong Wu slowly calmed down as well. "You're right. We can find the way down without them."

"Yes." Fifth Master Xuan nodded and resumed his search.

Chu Tang needed to recover his energy, so he signaled Jiang Zhaoyong and the others to remain still. Then he sat down, crossing his legs, to restore his spiritual power.

Su Liangwei pulled out the book he had taken from Lu Ziming and began reading, hoping to find clues.

The book was filled with rumors about the Nalan family, but given their experiences so far, the rumors seemed credible.

The light was dim, so he read slowly.

After an incense stick's worth of time, Chu Tang opened his eyes, and simultaneously, Su Liangwei found a method to access the second level in the book.

Su Liangwei handed the book to Chu Tang. "Here's a way in."

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Having no better options, Chu Tang decided to try. He jumped down to the ground.

Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu, hearing the noise, quickly approached. Seeing the people who had vanished and reappeared, they became even more convinced of Chu Tang's sorcery. "Where did you go just now?"

Chu Tang ignored Fifth Master Xuan and walked towards another direction with the book in hand.

Jiang Zhaoyong and the others followed Chu Tang.

Fifth Master Xuan felt slighted but knew he had no means to find the way himself, so he swallowed his pride and followed.

The method to access the second level was simple. In the middle of the two central rows of wooden shelves, there were square floor tiles. Walking in a specific pattern on these tiles would open the entrance to the next level.

Chu Tang followed the book's instructions and walked the pattern. The sound of mechanisms turning filled the air, and a row of wooden shelves moved aside, revealing a downward entrance.

Chu Tang extended his spiritual sense. Below was an armory, filled with legendary weapons of this world.

The room's perimeter was guarded by golden mechanical warriors made of bronze and iron, with no visible weaknesses-far more formidable than the ones they had encountered earlier.

As he examined the room, Fifth Master Xuan and Xuan Dong Wu rushed past, shoving others aside, and hurriedly descended.

Their urgency made them look almost insane.

Chu Tang stayed put, waiting.

Moments later, Xuan Dong Wu's scream echoed up, and Fifth Master Xuan scrambled back, his face covered in blood. "Dong Wu was cut in half by the mechanical warriors."

No one sympathized. Rushing into an unknown area was asking for death.

Chu Tang watched as the mechanical warriors, having killed, returned to their posts, standing guard once more.

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The earlier encounter showed him how the second-level mechanism worked. It wasn't triggered without cause; a touchpoint activated it.

Here, the touchpoint was the floor. As long as someone stepped on it, the mechanical warriors would attack.

In other words, avoiding the floor would prevent triggering the mechanism...

Chu Tang informed the others, "The mechanism below is triggered by stepping on the floor. If you can't handle it, don't go down."

He then flew down.

Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing exchanged glances, then used their lightness skills to descend.

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting, confident in their lightness skills, also flew down, unwilling to miss out.

Fifth Master Xuan, despite his lingering fear, closed his eyes and saw the image of Xuan Dong Wu's brutal death. Feeling a mix of fear and disdain, he too flew down.

Sure enough, avoiding the floor prevented triggering the mechanism. They used their lightness skills to hover, occasionally standing on the mechanical warriors' shoulders to rest.

The designers likely never imagined someone could bypass their trap so easily.

Once Chu Tang descended, he floated around the room, finally stopping before a wall.

This wall was different from the others. In front of it was a small platform with two stone pedestals, each holding a large basin filled with solidified oil, burning with a yellow flame.

The wall was adorned with intricate phoenix and cloud patterns, centered around a figure holding a torch, with flames carved at the bottom-a mysterious scene.

Chu Tang flipped through the book, finding a matching illustration.

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The Nalan family, pioneers of mechanical arts, revered this founder depicted holding a torch. The flames at the bottom symbolized their legacy.

The instructions at the bottom of the page explained how to open the wall-by solving another set of mechanisms.

Chu Tang, however, decided against searching for the mechanisms. Time was running short. He opted for a direct approach, planning to smash through the wall.

This would surely be faster than searching for another mechanism.

He put away the book, gathered his spiritual power, and struck the wall. Surprisingly, it cracked with a single blow.

Chu Tang stepped forward, kicking the broken wall down into pieces.

That was indeed faster.

Everyone else was stunned.

Behind the wall, however, was a room filled with hallucinogenic poisonous plants. The vibrant green leaves swayed as if alive, emitting toxic vapors.

Chu Tang retreated, but Fifth Master Xuan rushed in, shouting, "The seal! The seal!"

The room was filled with poisonous plants, not the seal.

Chu Tang thought, He's surely fallen victim to the poison. But it wasn't his problem; he wouldn't save him.

Fifth Master Xuan was immediately entangled by the plants, drained of his blood, and turned into fertilizer.

But it wasn't over. Jiang Zhaoyong and the others seemed mesmerized, walking towards the poisonous plants.

Chu Tang quickly cast a spell to burn the plants.

As the spiritual fire swept through, the plants turned to ash, writhing as if in pain, faint hisses echoing.

With the plants gone, Jiang Zhaoyong and the others snapped back to reality, drenched in cold sweat from their near-death experience.

They had narrowly escaped death.

As the smoke cleared, Chu Tang noticed a small, gleaming object amidst the ashes. He reached down and retrieved the Emperor's Seal, holding it up for all to see.

Finally, they had obtained the Emperor's Seal.

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Chu Tang didn't waste any time dealing with the others. He stepped into the space behind the wall, and indeed, the Imperial Seal was hidden among the poisonous plants, which had obscured it earlier.

The seal was placed on a glowing jade pedestal, surrounded by four luminous pearls, making it look exceptionally luxurious. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Imperial Seal itself was carved from a single piece of white jade, featuring a coiled dragon with its head raised, exuding an imposing and grand aura.

Chu Tang glanced around, then reached out and took the seal. As soon as he lifted it, the ground began to shake.

The Nalan family had certainly planned well; no matter how skilled one was in martial arts, it would be impossible to leave with the seal without triggering a trap. Fortunately, Chu Tang was no ordinary person. Otherwise, he would have been buried with the seal.

Releasing his spiritual power, Chu Tang enveloped everyone and flew upwards, emerging from the underground space in a blink. But the shaking intensified, as if the entire family estate was sinking deeper.

Chu Tang continued to carry everyone, flying swiftly to the surface before finally feeling a bit more secure.

Everyone stood on solid ground, hearts still racing with fear.

The ground was still trembling, but under the bright sunlight, it didn't seem as terrifying. Chu Tang ordered Su Liangwei to guard the entrance while he took the seal and headed towards the battlefield.

On the battlefield, the fight had reached a fever pitch, with fierce cries of battle filling the air.

Standing behind his soldiers, Chu Tang raised the Imperial Seal high, channeling his spiritual power to amplify his voice, "The Imperial Seal of the First Emperor, symbol of rightful rule, you rebels, surrender immediately!"

He repeated this three times, his voice echoing across the battlefield.

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Tang Jinghong wielded his spear, driving it straight through Xia Qi, lifting him off the ground. His cloak fluttered in the air, making him appear invincible.

The morale of Tang Jinghong's troops soared, and they began to overwhelm the enemy forces, giving them no room to retaliate.

An incense stick of time later, Xia's army was utterly defeated, fleeing in panic. Tang Jinghong's forces pursued them, with Xia Yunjian escaping with a small group of soldiers, while the rest were either killed or captured.

Tang Jinghong raised the flag, signaling the end of the battle!

...

Tang Jinghong hurried back to the camp and tightly embraced Chu Qingzhi. "Qingzhi, on behalf of tens of thousands of soldiers, thank you."

His heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of pride. Letting go of Chu Qingzhi, he said, "Without you, who knows how long this war would have dragged on. You are truly a great hero of Daling."

Chu Qingzhi smiled at Tang Jinghong. "Did you get hurt?"

Only then did Tang Jinghong seem to feel the pain in his body. "I got a few cuts while fighting Xia Qi."

Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong's shoulder. "Sit down, let me treat your wounds."

Tang Jinghong, relishing in Chu Qingzhi's care, happily kissed her and then obediently sat down to let her treat him.

As Chu Qingzhi unbuttoned his shirt, she remarked, "I remember the first time I treated your wounds, you were so shy. Now you seem quite at ease."

Tang Jinghong wasn't entirely at ease; his ears turned a bit red, though it wasn't very noticeable. "I'm more familiar with it now."

Chu Qingzhi admired Tang Jinghong's strong physique, channeling her spiritual power through her palms to heal his wounds. As her hands moved, his wounds began to close up.

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Circling behind him, she used the same method to treat the rest of his injuries.

Tang Jinghong, watching the beautiful woman before him, felt his heart race uncontrollably. He pulled Chu Qingzhi onto his lap and kissed her.

Chu Qingzhi was taken aback but let it happen.

After a long kiss, Tang Jinghong finally let her go. "Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life."

Chu Qingzhi cupped his face and kissed him back. "Let's put your clothes on first. It would be inappropriate if someone saw us like this."

"You're right." Tang Jinghong hurriedly put his clothes back on. "Rest in the tent for a while. I need to handle some military affairs and will join you for a meal later."

Chu Qingzhi nodded. "Alright."

The entire army celebrated their great victory, with soldiers and civilians alike sharing in the joy.

However, one person wasn't faring well-Xia Yunjian. After leading fifty thousand soldiers and still suffering defeat, he was now undoubtedly a national disgrace.

"Your Highness, what should we do now?" The deputy general was deeply troubled, preferring death on the battlefield over returning home in shame.

Xia Yunjian's face was dark with rage. "I will kill Tang Jinghong!!!"

No one spoke, but inwardly they knew that killing Tang Jinghong was an almost impossible feat.

Xia Yunjian ordered his men to execute a plan. He then led his personal guards elsewhere, determined to take down Tang Jinghong at any cost!

The soldiers, unwilling to return home in disgrace, followed Xia Yunjian's orders to the letter.

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...

Meng Shengdong stormed into the tent, furious. "General, Xia Yunjian has gone mad. He's taken an entire village of our civilians hostage and demands that you exchange yourself for them."

Tang Jinghong's eyes narrowed. "Where are they now?"

Meng Shengdong's face was filled with uncontrollable anger. The enemy had acted under the cover of darkness, and by the time they were discovered, it was too late. "Just ten miles in front of our camp."

Tang Jinghong led a team of soldiers on horseback to the location, with Chu Qingzhi following.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Xia Yunjian suddenly laughed bitterly. "No wonder Tang Jinghong has been so successful. It's you who have been helping him all along!"

Chu Qingzhi faced the ambitious Xia Yunjian. "It's too late to realize that now."

"Too late?" Xia Yunjian sneered, tearing off a cloth to reveal a large pyre behind him, where hundreds of civilians were tied up, including dozens of children. Their mouths were gagged, and they were drenched in oil, eyes filled with fear.

Tang Jinghong was furious. "What do you mean by this?"

Standing beside the pyre, Xia Yunjian held a firebrand. "If you want to save their lives, you must kill yourself immediately!"

Other soldiers, also holding firebrands, stood around the pyre, ready to set it ablaze. Only by forcing Tang Jinghong to die could they wash away their shame!

"Despicable!" Chu Qingzhi had never seen someone so unwilling to accept defeat. "You are the Crown Prince of a nation. Don't you find this beneath your dignity?"

"Dignity?" Xia Yunjian sneered. "Losing this battle, dignity is nothing but a mockery to me. Only by killing Tang Jinghong can I wash away this humiliation."

He moved the firebrand closer to a three-year-old child tied to the pyre. "Kill yourself now, or they all die!"

He had even prepared a dagger for Tang Jinghong, throwing it to him. "Hurry up."

Tang Jinghong thought quickly, but the situation was so sudden that no plan seemed foolproof.

He picked up the dagger...

At this moment, Chu Qingzhi acted, channeling her spiritual power and casting a spell. A force radiated through the air, knocking away the men surrounding the pyre.

However, she had miscalculated. Among the hostages were Xia Yunjian's men. Seeing the disruption, they ignited the pyre.

Screams erupted instantly...

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Chu Qingzhi was alarmed and immediately used a spiritual rain spell to extinguish the flames. Just as the fire was put out, she smelled gunpowder in the air. Realizing the danger, she quickly used her spiritual power to move the villagers away from the pyre. The moment they were moved, the pyre exploded...

By then, Chu Qingzhi's spiritual power was almost exhausted. The powerful blast hit her back, tearing her flesh apart.

Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth as her body and soul separated. Her soul, like a wisp of white mist, floated upwards, while her body gently descended to the ground like a piece of paper.

Tang Jinghong saw this and his eyes instantly turned red. He rushed over like a madman and caught Chu Qingzhi. "Qingzhi!"

Meng Shengdong drew his sword and shouted in anger, "Kill Xia Yunjian!"

The soldiers who had followed Tang Jinghong immediately drew their swords and pursued Xia Yunjian and his men. In their fury, they killed everyone except Xia Yunjian.

Meng Shengdong bound Xia Yunjian and kicked his knees, forcing him to kneel before Chu Qingzhi.

Seeing this, Xia Yunjian laughed desolately. "Hahaha, hahaha-"

"Tang Jinghong, you're so lucky. Chu Qingzhi died for you! She died for you!"

Tang Jinghong slapped Xia Yunjian's face. "Shut up! You are not worthy of mentioning her name!"

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He turned to Xia Yunjian, his voice heavy and grave. "Break his collarbones, break his limbs, break his ribs. I want him to live a life worse than death!"

Tears fell from Tang Jinghong's eyes as he took off his cloak and wrapped Chu Qingzhi's body in it. He carried her back to the camp.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

He laid her on the bed, covering her with a blanket, and meticulously wiped her hands and face with a cloth.

Tang Jinghong's whole being seemed like a soulless puppet. His once straight back now bent, and he had lost all his vitality.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang hurried over upon hearing the news.

Both checked Chu Qingzhi's pulse and then knelt by the bed, their eyes red and hollow.

Their powerful master, how could this happen?

Tang Jinghong spoke, "Leave me alone. Let me stay with Qingzhi quietly."

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang left the tent and knelt outside, bowing their heads in sorrow.

Seeing this, Meng Shengdong also knelt on one knee, followed by all the soldiers facing Chu Qingzhi's tent, all kneeling in respect.

"Fifth Sister, Fifth Sister-" Chu Qingning cried out as she ran to the bed, collapsing in tears when she saw Chu Qingzhi, and fainted from the shock.

The news of Chu Qingzhi's sacrifice for the country quickly spread throughout Daling. The emperor ordered that she be buried with the honors of a national hero.

Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingzhi's body back to Chu Family Village.

"Xiaowu!" Li Qingyu's hands trembled as she removed the cloth covering her daughter's face, hardly daring to believe that her lively daughter was now a cold corpse. "No, this isn't Qingzhi, it's not..."

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Li Qingyu broke down in tears. "Xiaowu, Qingzhi-"

Chu Xuhua, Shen Ruoyue, Chu Qingyue, Ning Yuting, and other siblings knelt before Chu Qingzhi's coffin, crying in sorrow.

The villagers under Chu Qingzhi's jurisdiction also knelt, weeping bitterly.

Everyone who witnessed this scene couldn't help but cry.

Chu Rong, with red-rimmed eyes, grabbed Tang Jinghong's collar and angrily demanded, "Why did Xiaowu die? How did she die?"

Tang Jinghong knelt before Chu Rong, his body lifeless, like a walking corpse. "I'm sorry, Uncle Rong. Qingzhi died saving me."

Chu Rong slowly released Tang Jinghong's collar. Even if he killed Tang Jinghong now, it wouldn't bring Qingzhi back.

He too knelt, bowing his head in grief. They had failed Qingzhi, and now their good girl was gone after only two years back home.

Grandpa and Grandma Chu fainted from the sorrow. Their young granddaughter was gone. It felt like a cruel joke from the heavens, and they hoped she would wake up soon, hoping that Xiaowu would come back.

Three days later, Chu Qingzhi was buried in the Chu family's ancestral cemetery.

Apart from the villagers of Shuiyun County, who wore mourning attire to attend the funeral, the emperor, empress, and dozens of officials also came to pay their respects.

Drizzle fell from the sky, as if the heavens themselves were weeping.

After the burial, people paid their respects from dawn till dusk, with some staying until deep into the night, leaving only Tang Jinghong behind.

Tang Jinghong knelt by the grave, his eyes filled with a resolute, dead silence. He gently stroked the tombstone. "Qingzhi, it's too lonely to walk the Yellow Springs Road alone. Wait for me. I will join you soon."

He drew his dagger and slashed it towards his throat...

Chu Xuhua and Chu Xujin rushed forward, and Chu Xuhua shouted, "If you die, won't that make Fifth Sister's sacrifice in vain?"

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Chu Xujin quickly knocked the dagger out of Tang Jinghong's hand. "You cannot die. If you die, Fifth Sister will never rest in peace."

Tang Jinghong's neck had a thin cut, blood seeping from the wound and staining his white mourning clothes, making a stark contrast even in the dark night.

"I won't seek death anymore. You can go back now. Let me spend some time alone with Qingzhi," Tang Jinghong said weakly, waving them off.

Chu Xuhua and Chu Xujin exchanged glances and slowly backed away.

The night was eerily silent.

By dawn, Chu Xuhua, who had accidentally fallen asleep, woke up and shook Chu Xujin. "Jinghong is missing."

They quickly searched everywhere but couldn't find any trace of Tang Jinghong in Shuiyun County.

The story of Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, who defended their country and were separated by life and death, was recorded in books and eventually became a legend passed down through generations.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

...

A month later, at Tianan Temple.

A gaunt Tang Jinghong knelt before the Buddha statue, his eyes filled with sorrow. "Master, please ordain me as a monk."

"Amitabha," the head monk greeted, bowing slightly. "Have you considered this carefully, General?"

Tang Jinghong nodded. "Yes, Master. I have made up my mind."

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"Amitabha," the head monk signaled to the attending monks. "Prepare incense, a bath, and fresh clothes for the ordination."

"Yes, Head Monk," the monks replied.

At the same time, in the celestial realm, the Peony Fairy visited the Sea Peach Fairy's palace. "Congratulations on your return to your celestial position, Sea Peach Fairy."

Chu Qingzhi, having completed her trials, had become a true deity, the Sea Peach Fairy, one of the twelve flower fairies. She leaned against the palace window, gazing at the sea peaches outside, lost in thought.

Though she was now a celestial being, she couldn't shake a feeling of melancholy.

Peony Fairy observed Chu Qingzhi and seemed to understand. "Are you thinking about someone in the mortal world?"

Chu Qingzhi appeared enlightened. "Thank you, Peony Fairy. I understand now."

Peony Fairy hesitated, "You wish to descend to the mortal world..."

"I promised him that I would either spend a hundred years with him or bring him to the celestial realm." Saying this, Chu Qingzhi flew toward the Hall of Heavenly Kings.

She knelt before the Jade Emperor in the hall, requesting, "Your Majesty, I wish to descend to fulfill my promise."

The Jade Emperor was silent for a moment. "You died to save the people and are deeply loved by them. Your incense offerings are the most abundant among all the deities. You are going to fulfill a promise, and it would be heartless of me to refuse. You may go. I grant you one hundred days to settle your mortal affairs."

Chu Qingzhi bowed deeply. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

...

At Tianan Temple.

Chu Zixi, dressed in a wedding gown, her skin smooth as jade and her appearance stunning, walked step by step into the temple with the wedding attire in her hands.

Her beauty was so breathtaking that the monks she passed forgot to react, staring at her in awe.

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Chu Zixi carried the wedding attire straight into the ordination hall where Tang Jinghong was about to be ordained.

Tang Jinghong had finished his bath and was kneeling before the Buddha statue. The head monk approached him with a razor, ready to shave his head.

Chu Zixi, holding the wedding attire, stood in the doorway and softly called out, "Jinghong..."

Tang Jinghong's body trembled. He slowly turned around and saw the girl standing behind him, his vision blurring with tears. "Zixi."

He took three steps forward, embracing her tightly, feeling her warmth like it was a dream. "Am I dreaming?"

Chu Zixi smiled gently. "No dream. I went back to the celestial realm and saw you were about to become a monk, so I hurried down to find you. If I had been a moment later, I would have lost my groom."

Tang Jinghong couldn't help but laugh. "Then let's get married!"

Chu Zixi smiled, "I brought the wedding attire for you. Let's get married in front of the Buddha."

Tang Jinghong's voice was hoarse with emotion, "Alright."

Chu Zixi handed him the wedding attire. Tang Jinghong went inside to change, and under the witness of all the monks in Tianan Temple and the Buddha, they bowed to each other and were wed.

Tang Jinghong extended his hand to Chu Zixi, his gaze soft and tender.

Chu Zixi placed her hand in his, and hand in hand, they left Tianan Temple to roam the world together.

...

Three years later.

In a small border town in southern Daling, a family of three arrived. The woman was beautiful, the man handsome, and the child adorable. The child rode a large white tiger, which had a fat white parrot on its head. Other parrots flew nearby, while a pack of wolves stayed back in Chu Family Village guarding the house, causing quite a stir upon their arrival.

Tang Xiaobao tugged on Chu Zixi's hand. "Mom, mom, there's a shop for sale over there. Let's buy it!"

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Chu Zixi glanced at the small, rundown shop in a remote area. "We could open a bun shop. Let's go."

Tang Jinghong massaged his forehead. "Will we have customers in such a place?"

Chu Zixi winked at him. "We'll see."

Half a month later, the shop opened, with long lines forming at the door, and Tang Jinghong found himself handling more money than he ever expected.

Tang Xiaobao climbed onto his father's lap. "Dad, did you see Mom's charm?"

Tang Jinghong hugged him. "I did. Your mom is like a wealth god. Wherever she goes, people line up to give her money."

Tang Xiaobao grinned, "With Mom, we'll always have plenty of money."

The small shop was bustling until noon. Tang Jinghong quickly asked Chu Zixi to rest while he cleaned up and prepared lunch.

Chu Zixi hugged Tang Jinghong from behind as he cooked. "Didn't you want a daughter? Now your wish can come true."

Tang Jinghong paused, joy surging through him. He turned and held her tightly. "All the happiness in my life comes from you. Thank you, Zixi."

They had a son and a daughter, traveling across the country and visiting many nations. On the fiftieth year of Chu Zixi's stay in the mortal world, Tang Jinghong passed away, and she returned to the celestial realm.

...

In the extreme sea desert, thousands of years ago, there was a begonia tree with a celestial stone beside it. The stone protected the tree from wind and rain for eons, and both eventually achieved human form on the same day.

However, they failed to survive the heavenly tribulation, and their celestial forms were reincarnated.

The begonia reincarnated as Chu Zixi, living in the modern cultivation world and achieving immortality after centuries of cultivation.

The celestial stone reincarnated as Tang Jinghong, enduring ten lifetimes of hardship, with his final life as Tang Jinghong. After his death, his celestial form returned to the celestial realm.

Begonia and the celestial stone met again in the celestial realm.

"Begonia!"

"Stone!"

- The End -

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