Looking at the men in black before her, Li Xi's eyes sharpened, as if she wanted to see right through them.

She gripped the sword hilt tightly with both hands, leaning slightly forward, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

The men in black exchanged a glance, both sensing something was wrong. One of them lowered his voice and said, "Boss, we're no match for this kid!"

Another man in black chimed in, "Yes, if this continues, we're all probably going to die here!"

The leader of the men in black had a grim face. He gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, I didn't expect this kid to be so powerful! It seems we have no choice but to split up and run away. Every one of us who can escape is one less!"

The other men in black nodded in agreement.

Just then, Li Xi suddenly launched an attack.

The sword in her hand gleamed coldly as she stabbed at the man in black like lightning.

The men in black scattered in terror.

The situation was urgent, and Li Xi didn't care where the men in black could escape to.

She quickly took a signal flare from her bosom and fired it into the sky.

The red light instantly illuminated the entire night sky, followed by a loud bang.

After doing all this, Li Xi turned around and chased after her master in the direction he had left.

Following the trail left by her master, Li Xi traversed dense forests and rugged mountain paths. Though her breathing was rapid, her steps were firm and powerful, as if supported by an invisible force.

Just as she was about to enter an open area, she suddenly heard the sounds of fighting ahead. Her heart tightened, and she quickened her pace.

Upon arriving at an open area, they saw their master engaged in a fierce battle with a group of guards.

Although the guards were numerous, Old Master Sun's swordsmanship was exquisite.

Every move was incredibly powerful, leaving the men in black overwhelmed.

"Master!" Li Xi shouted and rushed into the battle.

Her arrival greatly relieved the pressure on her master. The master and disciple worked together and quickly defeated the men in black one by one.

After the battle, the master looked at Li Xi with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

He patted Li Xi on the shoulder, "Xiao Xi, your skills are improving day by day."

It seems that her strength has increased by leaps and bounds after she awakened the bloodline power of the ancient clan.

After tying everyone up, Li Xi opened the boxes.

However, she was stunned the moment the box was opened.

These boxes were filled with all sorts of weapons, including knives, swords, and spears. Looking at these weapons...

Li Xi frowned, surprised that these people had secretly hoarded so many weapons.

“Master, look at these weapons. They seem different from the usual ones.” Li Xi took a long sword out of the box, its blade gleaming with a cold light.

Old Sun took the longsword, gently stroked the blade, and frowned.

“These weapons are indeed extraordinary.” He took a deep breath and continued, “These weapons are forged from the finest wrought iron.”

The blade is shaped like intersecting phoenix heads, with overlapping strands, and the snowflake pattern on the wrought iron is clearly visible.

With a single swipe, the Wusong River could be cut in two by the blade, its turbidity vanishing and revealing its crystal clarity.

Such a powerful weapon is actually in the hands of these lawless individuals; it will likely bring disaster to the people.

The fake doctor, who was observing from the shadows, saw this and knew something was wrong.

After their exchange, it was clear that both of them possessed profound skill.

Going out rashly like this could cost you your life.

Although the weapons were quite valuable, he felt that his own life was more important.

Those who were captured were just low-level thugs who knew nothing about their master's affairs.

Thinking of this, he quietly left, and the others followed suit when they saw their leader leave.

Li Xi was still waiting for her subordinates to arrive.

As a lieutenant general, she commanded over two hundred men. Although not many, each one was a carefully selected, exceptionally skilled warrior.

The night was as dark as ink, with only a sliver of the crescent moon casting a faint light on the horizon.

Li Xi and Old Sun stood under the tree waiting for her deputy to bring the troops over.

Old Sun coughed softly, breaking the silence of the night.

Looking at the bound men, he sighed, "It seems the world is about to change..."

Li Xi frowned, knowing that Old Sun's words were not unfounded.

A moment later, the deputy arrived hurriedly with a group of soldiers.

They all had serious expressions and brisk steps, clearly well-trained elite soldiers.

"General, everyone has arrived and we are ready to depart at any time," Deputy Shen Congyun reported to Li Xi.

Li Xi nodded, her gaze sweeping over the bound people. "Take these people and everything in the carriage to the West Mountain Villa..."

Going back to Kyoto would be too conspicuous; it would be safer to go to the Nishiyama Villa on the outskirts of Kyoto.

She knew in her heart that this matter should not be publicized, otherwise it might cause a bigger uproar.

"Yes, sir!" The deputy accepted the order and immediately directed the soldiers to take action.

The carriage moved slowly, heading towards the West Mountain Villa.

She rode at the back of the group, keeping a watchful eye on her surroundings.

Soon, the group arrived at Xishan Villa.

The retired emperor has been staying at a separate residence recently, partly for the peace and quiet, and partly for the convenience of conducting business.

"Hmm? Why is General Li visiting so late at night?" The Emperor Emeritus was still reading by lamplight in his study.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, General Li said he has important matters to discuss with you, and it seems there are still many soldiers around," the guard replied.

"Oh? Then quickly open the door and invite her in." The Emperor Emeritus closed the book, got up, and walked outside.

Under the cover of night, Li Xi led a troop of soldiers into the West Mountain Villa. Her expression was grave, and her steps were hurried, indicating that something was amiss.

Upon seeing the Emperor Emeritus, Li Xi immediately bowed and then succinctly explained his purpose: "Your Majesty, I have an urgent military report to report, and I have also brought some 'evidence' with me."

The Emperor Emeritus frowned slightly, signaling Li Xi to continue.

Li Xi waved his hand, and the soldiers brought the bound people and the boxes in the carriage to the Emperor Emeritus.

She opened the box, revealing the superior weapons inside.

"Your Majesty, please look. These are weapons that I intercepted outside the city. These weapons are of excellent quality and are not something that ordinary merchants could possess."

His brow furrowed even deeper as he approached the box and examined the weapons closely.

These weapons are indeed extraordinary; the fine iron used is a rare and expensive commodity.

"Where did these people come from?" the retired emperor asked in a deep voice.

"Those people selling fake medicine were making their way away with these things. I found it strange, so I followed them and discovered that they were carrying weapons," Li Xi replied.

It's safe to put it here; it won't attract any attention.

"Since that's the case, then I'll leave it to you. You go and report back to the Emperor." He picked up a long sword from the box and examined it carefully. The blade gleamed coldly, clearly a rare and sharp weapon.

Li Xi led his men back to the government office that very night...