"Hmph, this road is blocked today!" Before Hong Fu Nu finished speaking, she moved, her sword flashing like silk, heading straight for the two of them.

In an instant, sword shadows clashed, and both sides launched a fierce attack, creating a storm that enveloped them in the center, preventing anyone from getting close.

However, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze are no longer the same as before. During the confrontation, Hong Fu Nu suddenly retreated, leaving a crystal-clear jade pendant on the ground, and then disappeared into the night, leaving only the words: "There is a mystery here, you should take care of yourselves."

Xu Yuehuai bent down to pick up the jade pendant, her gaze solemn. She closed her eyes and concentrated, her fingertips lightly touching it. A surge of magical energy flowed, instantly establishing a subtle connection with the jade pendant. A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes, a look of surprise flashing across them.

"This jade pendant contains important information—someone is secretly smuggling supplies across the border, and the quantity is enormous and of great importance."

"How can we sit idly by? Let's set off immediately!" Qi Guze did not hesitate and turned to give the order to the team behind him.

The border was a dark and windy place, a desolate wasteland.

Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze led their elite troops, silently approaching the target area. Under the cover of night, they moved like ghosts, finally discovering the mysterious team.

"Attack!" Xu Yuehuai gave the order, and the crowd, as if given wings, instantly surrounded the enemy.

Soon after, the enemy finally surrendered, and the heavily guarded supplies were exposed.

"These... are actually pills!" Xu Yuehuai opened a wooden box, revealing various kinds of pills neatly arranged inside, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance. Her heart stirred, and she took out a few to examine them carefully, then exchanged a meaningful glance with Qi Guze.

"Why don't we give it a try?" Qi Guze suggested.

The two exchanged a smile and each swallowed a pill.

As time went by, the extraordinary power within them surged forth like a river bursting its banks.

Xu Yuehuai closed her eyes and sensed the flow of energy throughout her body, her cultivation level experiencing a qualitative leap in a short period of time. When she opened her eyes, they were filled with clarity and confidence.

"This elixir is truly miraculous!" Xu Yuehuai could not hide her excitement.

“That’s right, we need to distribute these pills to our subordinates as soon as possible to improve our overall strength.” Qi Guze nodded in agreement, and the two of them began to organize the distribution.

Inside the tent, the faces of the guards and protectors were filled with anticipation. When Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze distributed the pills to them, cheers erupted throughout the tent.

"Master, is this elixir really that miraculous?" a guard asked, half-believing.

"You'll know once you try," Xu Yuehuai encouraged.

Everyone took the medicine as instructed, and soon after, their energy levels returned to normal. Incredulous expressions appeared on everyone's faces; their inner power had indeed increased significantly in a short period!

"Thank you, Master!" everyone said in unison.

As night deepened, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze felt as if their hearts were shrouded in dark clouds, unable to find peace.

The jade pendant brought not only news of elixirs, but also hidden worries about the peace of the border regions.

"Aze, I feel like the wind tonight is a bit unusual, as if it carries an ominous aura." Xu Yuehuai looked in the north direction, her heart pounding, and even her breathing became rapid.

After pondering for a moment, Qi Guze said, "I have the same feeling. Why don't we go and investigate ourselves, just in case?"

The two men set off without warning, accompanied by several elite guards, silently heading northeast. As they drew closer, the stench of blood in the air grew stronger, sending chills down their spines.

"It seems we really came to the right place," Xu Yuehuai murmured, quickening her pace.

Soon, a desolate place came into view. Under the moonlight, dozens of corpses lay scattered on the ground, their deaths gruesome, clearly indicating a brutal massacre.

"This technique is definitely not something an ordinary person could do." Qi Guze carefully examined the wounds on the corpse, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

"It seems we've been caught up in a storm." Xu Yuehuai looked around, trying to find clues in this land of death.

Suddenly, a murderous aura swept over her. She turned around abruptly, her inner power surging, instantly forcing back a black-clad man who was attempting to ambush her.

"Who dares to play tricks here!" Xu Yuehuai roared, his magical power transforming into sharp sword energies that attacked the man in black.

The man in black was exceptionally skilled, dodging left and right as he engaged in a fierce battle with Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, and the group of guards.

The battle was extremely fierce. The men in black were clearly well-trained, and their moves were ruthless and unpredictable, making them difficult to defend against.

However, with the combined efforts of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Just when everyone thought victory was imminent, the man in black suddenly let out a strange laugh, retreated rapidly, and pulled out a signal flare from his pocket, throwing it into the sky.

"Oh no, he has accomplices!" Just as Xu Yuehuai was about to give chase, several points of light suddenly appeared around them, and several men in black appeared like ghosts, surrounding them.

Faced with the sudden turn of events, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze quickly adjusted their strategy, stood back to back, and unleashed their full power, preparing to face the fierce battle to come.

The guards also launched their attacks, but the number of men in black was several times greater than theirs, and their coordination was excellent, leaving the guards somewhat helpless.

"Ah Yue, you break out from that side first," Qi Guze said to Xu Yuehuai while fending off the attacks from the men in black.

Xu Yuehuai suddenly had an idea. She swung her magic power, causing the ground around her to crack. At the same time, she used the recoil to propel herself up and rush towards a black-clad man who seemed to be the leader.

The man in black clearly hadn't expected Xu Yuehuai to be so decisive, and was caught off guard.

"Grab him!" Xu Yuehuai gave the order, and the guards all exerted their strength and pounced on the man in black.

Seeing this, the men in black had no choice but to abandon their attack and instead engage in close combat with Xu Yuehuai and the others.

Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, Xu Yuehuai suddenly sensed a faint fluctuation coming from the man in black.

A thought struck her, and she gathered her inner power at her fingertips. With a sudden thrust, she pulled a token from the man in black's robes.

The token is engraved with a phoenix with outstretched wings, which is exceptionally exquisite, yet also exudes a chilling aura.

"This is..." Xu Yuehuai was startled. Just as she was about to take a closer look, she saw the man in black suddenly leap up and thrust a sharp dagger straight at her heart.

Qi Guze reacted quickly, using his supernatural power to create a shield and block the dagger.

"Hmph, trying to escape from me? Not so easy!" The man in black's attack suddenly became much fiercer, a style of fighting that showed no fear of death.

However, a commotion suddenly came from afar, and many people rode on tall horses to greet them.

Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed. Yan Qing had brought reinforcements. Her inner power surged again, and together with Qi Guze, they finally cornered the man in black.

Once Yan Qing's men joined in, they quickly defeated the men in black one by one.