179 Two-Knife Cliff II

The two then looked at each other and understood what they were thinking. Wes also knew that there was an iron mine nearby, but without orders from adults, no one dared to mine it on their own.

Iron ore is imported from other places, which is very costly. Now that we can mine it ourselves, it will greatly speed up the project and save a lot of manpower and resources.

He Chenren, suspended in mid-air, gazed at the scene before him. He imagined a bustling city, now bathed in moonlight, with its vermilion pavilions and green tiles, its glazed lanterns painting the night like a painting, a place where, drunk and weary, one could recline on a chaise longue. "That must be a paradise on earth," he thought. "And this place is still remote?"

Without much thought, she traveled swiftly southward at an incredible speed. The fierce, cold wind was completely blocked, and Yun Su felt no chill at all, simply holding her lover tightly around the waist.

He held his beloved tightly in his arms. It had to be this high. They absolutely couldn't fall. Time passed very quickly. High above, he saw two steep mountain peaks. Between them lay a wide road—an official road.

This is Two Knife Cliff. Indeed, the mountain lives up to its name; its two sides resemble two knives. At night, it is pitch black, and the mountain is eerily silent. There is not a sound of insects chirping or crows cawing; it is unusually quiet.

Expanding his divine sense, he saw that one side of Two Blades Cliff was indeed slightly flatter. A considerable number of people had gathered there, all soundly asleep, except for a few night watchmen who were yawning.

A whisper carried on the wind, "Third Brother, when will this end? They eat well and sleep well. We're doing hard, backbreaking work. And we don't even have any wine."

Third Brother also complained, "Keep your voice down, we're just unlucky to have been captured by these people. They're obviously well-trained. Probably the local army. Be careful. Once we get the money in a few days, we'll run away as soon as possible."

The man lowered his voice even further. "Third Brother, everyone says that among that thousand-strong group not far away, there are lots of gold, silver, jewels, and martial arts manuals. If we just take some silver, wouldn't we be losing out big time?"

Then he said in a low voice, "Besides, we're risking our lives. For a few coins, we'd be losing everything."

After speaking, his eyes flashed, a hint of ferocity disappearing in an instant. He then appeared meek and submissive again, but his thoughts were as clear as day. If it weren't for gold, silver, jewels, cultivation manuals, and the chance to become an immortal or a Buddha, what would they be doing here?

Third Brother also fell silent, and the surroundings instantly became quiet. The silence was somewhat frightening. Only the shadows of the trees swayed gently from side to side in the wind, making it impossible to tell whether they were people or ghosts.

He Chen carefully sensed the number of people; there were at least three thousand, with many more scattered far behind. It seemed some of them were quite numerous.

There were also some subtle presences, hidden within the tree trunks. The trees here were truly tall and lush. There were many, even several meters or tens of meters tall, completely covering the mountainside. They were very difficult to spot.

They even sensed a luxurious tent, with both men and women inside—what an enviable life!

Enveloped in dark clouds, it paused for a moment, then slowly flew forward. It said softly, 'There's a group of people lying in ambush here. Let's go and meet up with General Yun first.'

Yun Su hugged him tightly, her hot breath emanating from her. She lay there lazily, unwilling to move, agreeing to whatever her lover said.

The howling wind whistled past my ears, yet I felt no cold whatsoever. Looking at these majestic mountains, like looking at my lover—solid, upright, and unwavering—I felt a profound sense of security, and I couldn't help but feel reluctant to come down.

His arms tightened involuntarily. He was terrified she would fall from the sky. She was dressed entirely in black, completely covered. He changed his posture, now holding her around the waist, and flew forward rapidly.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, layer upon layer, creating a sense of impending doom. The wind picked up without warning, as if a storm was brewing.

But this border region is far from the sea. Storms seem unlikely. Droughts, however, are more probable. The large trees in the mountains swayed even more violently. The shadows of the trees and vegetation seemed to have transformed into ghostly apparitions.

The sight of a snake in a cup startled everyone, even the grass and trees seemed to tremble. The man on night watch at Two Blades Cliff suddenly felt an even greater chill. But he didn't pay much attention; he was used to it. Tomorrow would be the coldest time. Dawn should be breaking soon.

Continuing forward, after flying for about a hundred miles, Yun Su nestled in his arms, her pretty face showing a hint of anticipation, a touch of shyness, and even more surprise. She happily gazed at the road ahead, carefully looking for the team she was looking for.

In the distance, on a wide open space, four large banners, embroidered with the character "Yun," fluttered fiercely in the cold night wind. The moonlight reflected on the banners, making them somewhat dim, but it did not escape Yun Su's eyes.

She whispered, 'Put me down, let's go down. Don't frighten them.'

Looking up, you can still see the cooking pots and stoves on the ground, but the flames inside have all gone out.

Several faint torches flickered in the wind, creating a sense of impending doom. Armored night watchmen, swords at their sides, cautiously observed their surroundings.

Ah, the resting men were all on high alert, their armor still on, ready to be deployed at any moment. The entire camp was filled with a palpable aura of power, a sense of dragons stirring within them.

He Chen used his divine sense to get a general feel for the people inside. Most of them were at the fourth or fifth level, which could be considered the elite of the army. There were also several hundred family members, including the elderly and children.

A sense of pressure suddenly arose in his heart. Naturally, these people had come to support Yun Su. They had traveled from the bustling capital to the harsh border region. It must have been difficult for them.

Such an elite army, it's hard to say if one could take on a hundred, but one could certainly take on ten. With their combined military formation, King Wu should not be afraid. He must have many people in the capital who have been won over.

Now that they have come all this way, overcoming great difficulties, to seek refuge with me, it should be called support, and I am immediately moved.

She was about thirty feet away from the group. She slowly descended, standing three feet off the ground, suspended in mid-air. At this moment, Yun Su had already left the warm embrace, removed her veil, and stood in mid-air.

The moment the two appeared, they were spotted by the night watchmen, and spies were also present. Seeing the two suddenly appear, the soldiers' hearts tightened; 'The newcomers are at least King Wu.'

A small team of ten, clad in armor and wielding long spears and broadswords, gleamed coldly in the moonlight.

They were rapidly approaching. The leader of the group was a man of imposing stature, dignified appearance, and steady eyes. He appeared to be in his forties.