Every fallen figure was like a crack in the defense of Qingzhou City, and the tightly closed city gate seemed to be about to be broken through by the surging enemy army at the next moment.

However, time passed slowly moment by moment, and the flag of Daxia was still hanging high on the city wall, fluttering in the wind.

In the distance, the Turkic commander rode on his warhorse, his eyes fixed on the closed city gate like an eagle.

The military advisor beside him could not hide his excitement and said, "General, they can't hold on any longer."

The Turkic commander remained silent, his eyes revealing a deep respect for the enemy. Five hours of continuous and fierce attacks. Daxia didn't even have a commander, yet they managed to hold out for so long. This required immense faith and determination.

After a while, the Turkic commander said in a deep voice: "Attack the city at all costs."

At the command, the Turkic soldiers rushed towards the city wall and climbed the ladders like a surging tide.

The soldiers on the tower were already blood-thirsty, "Kill them!"

The city gate made a chilling creaking sound under the continuous pounding of the enemy army, and the heavy door panel seemed to be unable to bear the weight and would collapse at any time.

"Princess, we can't hold on any longer. Please leave." A deputy general stood shakily in front of Chen Jingxi.

His armor was badly damaged and his face was covered in blood.

"Let's go?" Chen Jingxi raised her eyebrows slightly, "Where to go now?" After saying that, she walked straight to the city wall without hesitation.

The deputy general hurriedly followed behind, sighing helplessly: "If we don't leave now, it will be too late."

At this time, many enemy troops had climbed up the city wall and started a fierce battle with the defenders on the city wall.

For a moment, the sounds of shouting and weapons clashing resounded through the air. Chen Jingxi's eyes flashed, and with a swipe of his long sword, he cleanly and efficiently swept aside a charging enemy.

The enemy obviously underestimated her. They didn't expect that this seemingly weak woman had such skills.

Chen Jingxi then took out the Torrential Pear Blossom Needle from his sleeve and shot it towards the area where the enemy troops were concentrated. The silver needles flashed with a cold light, and several enemy soldiers fell down with screams in an instant.

Chen Jingxi looked at the deputy general and said in a deep voice, "General, believe me, I can hold out for another half an hour, and reinforcements will surely arrive."

The deputy general looked at Chen Jingxi's determined eyes and said loudly: "I obey your order and swear to defend Qingzhou City to the death." After that, he gripped the weapon in his hand tightly and turned to rush towards the enemy.

The Turkic commander, who was watching the battle from his tall horse, stared at the striking red spot amidst the chaotic battle and said, "I didn't expect that the Princess Su of Great Xia had such skills."

Chen Jingxi was seen standing agilely in the chaos of the army. No one could see what moves she used, but almost every soldier who approached her would fall in front of her in an instant.

The Turkic leader's dark, deep eyes gradually narrowed, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he said, "What is she holding in her hand?"

The military advisor beside him was stunned at first when he heard this, then he quickly looked towards the chaotic army, frowning tightly, "How could there be such a sophisticated and powerful hidden weapon?"

A trace of greed and determination flashed in the eyes of the Turkic commander, and he waved the whip in the air, "Capture Princess Su alive, and this general will reward you with a thousand gold coins."

"Yes!" The surrounding soldiers responded in unison, and then a group of Turkic soldiers rushed towards Chen Jingxi like wolves and tigers.

The secret guards kept waving their swords at the endless stream of enemy troops.

Han Yu fought hard to carve a bloody path, approached, and said anxiously: "Princess, it's time to go."

Chen Jingxi nodded. She had very few of her Storm Pear Blossom Needles left, and it was pointless to stay any longer. It had already been two quarters of an hour, and Chu Jinghuai should be arriving soon.

"Let's go."

"Yes, Lingying, Lingfeng, you guys cover our retreat." Han Yu said.

"Want to run away?" The Turkic commander who was watching the battle from afar was naturally aware of the situation on the battlefield. He saw through the intentions of Chen Jingxi and others at a glance.

He quickly drew the bow and arrow from his horse, smoothly put the arrow on the bow and shot it, his sharp eyes fixed on the conspicuous red color in the chaotic army.

“Boom boom boom—”

A deafening roar came from far away, like thunder, shaking the ground slightly. Everyone was stunned and their movements slowed down.

"No, General." The military advisor beside the Turkic commander was as pale as paper, and his fingers were trembling as he pointed in the direction where the smoke and dust were coming from in the distance.

"Chu Jinghuai, how is this possible?" The Turkic commander widened his eyes and stared fiercely at the scene in front of him.

He gritted his teeth, reluctantly put down his bow and arrow, and ordered, "Retreat."

Chu Jinghuai was wearing armor and riding a horse, shining with a cold and dazzling light in the sunset, as if the god of war had descended.

He raised the sword in his hand high, and said, "Black-armored guards, listen up, form a formation and kill the enemy!" The voice was loud and majestic, and it spread throughout the battlefield in an instant.

Chen Jingxi felt a tremor in her heart. This man was so handsome, so handsome.

"Your Highness, the Black Armor Guards are here, reinforcements are here!" The surviving soldiers' faces showed ecstasy.

This time the battle did not last too long. In less than half an hour, the enemy began to retreat to the north.

…

"Quiet Creek..."

The low call seemed to carry endless longing into Chen Jingxi's ears.

Chen Jingxi's eyes turned red involuntarily. After not seeing each other for several months, she was shocked to hear this low and pleasant voice again and realized how strong her longing for him was.

She flew into the open arms.

"Jingxi... Jingxi..." Chu Jinghuai called her name over and over again, as if he wanted to pour out all his longing for her in these months in these calls.

He held Chen Jingxi tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones before he would stop.

Chen Jingxi snuggled in his warm and firm embrace, feeling at ease and relaxed. She raised her head, and the man's unique scent hit her face.

Chu Jing lowered his head without hesitation and kissed her eagerly. This kiss was as fierce as a storm, even a little rough, directly prying open Chen Jingxi's lips.

"Um...Jinghuai." Chen Jingxi frowned slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to struggle.

However, Chu Jinghuai clamped his arms around her waist even tighter, as if afraid that she would disappear. He held her tightly in his arms and continued to deepen the kiss.

After a deep kiss, he picked up Chen Jingxi and carried her sideways, striding into the room.

The room was covered with clothes, and behind the screen, two figures overlapped.

Turning the tide, lingering till death...