These prisoners, who were suffering from poor food and sleep and covered in injuries, were no match for the disciples of the Fourth Team and Yang Jiaoruo.
Gradually, they were subdued and imprisoned again.
The four teams of disciples went to count the number of people, and after checking them one by one, they returned and reported: "A total of seven people escaped, five of whom were from the Liuli Society."
"Chase them quickly! Don't let any of them escape," the officer ordered. "Also, send a message to the patrols and guards, telling them to be on guard against the escaped prisoners indiscriminately harming people."
The disciples obeyed and immediately drew their swords to give chase.
Yang Jiaoruo stood there, her brows furrowed. "No, how could all the people from the Liuli Society have escaped? I've been interrogating them, and they were all clearly very weak. How did they manage to run away?"
"Liuli Society, Liuli Society!" Yang Jiaoruo muttered.
Suddenly her pupils dilated. The person most closely related to the Liuli Society was Su Jinxia.
Could all of this be related to Su Jinxia?
Oh no, she's about to make her move!
Yang Jiaoruo panicked and hurriedly ran towards the White Tiger Forest.
On the same night, Shen Qianxue was also not at peace.
The atmosphere in the council hall of the Prince's mansion was extremely solemn.
Last night, Zhou Ji received a letter from a spy from the Southern Dynasty, indicating that the Southern Dynasty was in contact with the Liuli Society, intending to use the Society's help to cross Liuli Mountain and attack the Northern Kingdom.
Today, there are only two great nations in the world, divided into the Southern Kingdom and the Northern Kingdom by Liuli Mountain.
A hundred years ago, the North was a martial country with a powerful army, much stronger than the South. The South maintained its peace by offering treasures and forming marriage alliances.
However, in recent years, the economy of the southern region has developed rapidly and has become increasingly powerful.
Meanwhile, the emperor of the northern kingdom was incompetent, internal strife was rampant, and the people suffered greatly.
In previous years, the Northern Kingdom even sent a hostage to the Southern Kingdom, which was extremely humiliating. Its former glory was long gone.
Moreover, the ambitions of the Southern Kingdom are growing ever larger, and mere hostages can no longer suppress their determination to dominate the world.
Now, the Southern Kingdom wants to unite with the Liuli Society to cross Liuli Mountain and attack the Northern Kingdom, which gives them the perfect advantage of timing, location, and popular support.
Liuli Mountain is recognized throughout the world as a dangerous mountain range. Even top experts cannot enter and never return. It is precisely because of the existence of Liuli Mountain that the Southern and Northern Kingdoms have been able to live in peace for many years.
However, now, the Ryuri Society has emerged in the South.
The people of the Liuli Society are skilled in Gu poison techniques and live on Liuli Mountain year-round. With the help of the Liuli Society, the Southern Kingdom can safely cross Liuli Mountain, and a large army will reach the Northern Kingdom's city directly.
Furthermore, the Liuli Mountain area is very long, and you simply cannot predict which city the Southern Kingdom's army will appear in.
All day long, no good solution has been found in the council hall of the Prince's mansion!
"The Liuli Society has never participated in court struggles, so what does it want to do now!" A military officer under the prince couldn't contain his anger and shouted angrily.
The role of the Rurisha (琉璃社) is not something that people only learned about today.
The Northern Kingdom had previously tried to win over the Ruri Society, but the Ruri Society firmly refused, stating that it would never participate in the struggle between the two countries.
Now, it seems they're going to break the contract!
However, since Rurisha is independent of both countries, they can break the contract if they want; what can anyone do to them?
That's the most infuriating part!
"Cough cough!"
The prince was extremely worried; his face was ashen. Lately, he had been experiencing a series of misfortunes, and his heart condition had worsened.
Shen Qianxue looked on with concern and comforted her, "Since the problem lies with the Liuli Society, then let's start with the Liuli Society. As long as the Liuli Society withdraws, or the Liuli Society ceases to exist in this world, the problem will naturally be solved."
"The Liuli Society is a formidable force; how do we even begin?" Zhou Ji was not comforted; instead, he became even more worried. "I remember you mentioned before that you would send someone to infiltrate the Liuli Society. Did you succeed?"
Shen Qianxue shook her head, her eyes deep in thought, "If all else fails, then..."
Shen Qianxue hesitated for a moment.
Zhou Ji looked at him expectantly. They both knew that there was something that could overcome all obstacles and would be no problem even for dealing with the Liuli Society.
That was the black wooden sword from the auction!
However, this sword is evil, and Shen Qianxue has always been unwilling to take it out!
Shen Qianxue hesitated, wondering why he didn't want to say it.
Something feels off; it's like I've overlooked something important.
Suddenly, a report came from outside the Phoenix Pavilion guards: "Young Master, there is an urgent report."
Shen Qianxue stood up, nodded slightly to everyone, and then walked out.
The guard delivered an urgent report. Shen Qianxue took the small note, gently unfolded it, and read it.
His eyes narrowed instantly, his expression shifting rapidly, and he clutched the small note tightly in his hand.
His eyes were full of disbelief!
The letter contained only a few simple words: Su Jin is the Lord of Liuli.
Shen Qianxue didn't believe it; deep down, she didn't want to believe it.
He had considered countless possible identities for Su Jinxia, but this was the only one he hadn't considered.
Since he is the master of Liuli, why is he being hunted down by the Liuli Society?
That doesn't make sense!
However, facts speak louder than words, and there are more clues pointing to Su Jin.
Rumors have it that the Liuli Society has changed hands, but this has not been announced to the world.
Su Jin, though seemingly a frail woman, possessed remarkable strength.
Wherever the Liuli Society appears, Su Jinxia will inevitably be there.
Previously, because of the hostile relationship between Su Jinxia and Liuli Society, no one would have thought of it in this direction. Now, upon careful consideration, many things make sense.
Su Jinxia, the treasure vault, the black wooden sword, and the Liuli Society!
Shen Qianxue gradually connected these things together.
Shen Qianxue already knew that the Liuli Society's target was this sword, back at the last auction.
So, what is Su Jin's target...?
At the mountain gate, Su Jinxia's image reappeared in Shen Qianxue's mind, and her unusual behavior over the past two days also came to light.
It's tonight, she's going to make her move tonight!
Shen Qianxue practically flew out of the Prince's mansion, leaving only a fleeting afterimage in her wake.
He had just left the palace when he ran into a Phoenix Pavilion disciple who had come to deliver a message.
He grabbed his disciple, his face urgent, "What happened?"
The disciple hurriedly replied, "Miss Su and Miss Mai are trapped in the wine room, which is on fire, and their lives are in imminent danger."
Shen Qianxue didn't have time to think too much, or how Su Jinxia could also be trapped. He rushed back desperately.
When Shen Qianxue arrived at the wine room, the fire had just been extinguished. Shen Xi kicked open the door and rushed in.
Mai Zizi was helped out with a look of terror on her face.
"Where is Ah Jin?"
Shen Qianxue looked at Mai Zizi's empty back and asked in a deep voice.
He didn't even rush in to check if Su Jin was there, because he had already thought of it.
Su Jin is probably not here. If she were, she could have kicked open the door and run out as soon as the fire started!
Mai Zizi indeed said, "Su Jinxia wasn't inside. She said she was going to find some supplies, so she left. Then the door was locked, and then the fire started."
"You mean she set the fire!" Shen Xi's eyes flashed with a fierce light.
He had already considered one possibility: Su Jinxia was deliberately setting a trap for Mai Zizi, intending to disrupt Phoenix Pavilion.
So what was her purpose...?
Mai Zizi couldn't believe it. She shook her head gently. "I...I don't know. No way? How could she want to hurt me? It's impossible!"
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