As the Jiang army continued to advance, the areas they passed through gradually became desolate and barren. The once lush forests were cut down, and the fields and villages were destroyed, leaving scenes of desolation and ruin everywhere.
"It seems that Jiang State wants not only to invade Du State, but also to exterminate their entire clan." Li Qingxuan said. She and Gu Yufei followed the army from a distance.
"Extermination of the clan?" Gu Yufei was puzzled.
"They not only attacked the city, but also killed anyone with any official position. And that fire pit just now was burning the books of the Du Kingdom."
"So it seems that this is indeed the case. In this novel, Duan Yu is the emperor in the end, but due to my interference, the plot has changed. Maybe someone else becomes the emperor." Gu Yufei followed up with the analysis.
"What changes have you made?" Li Qingxuan asked.
"My eldest brother, Gu Yunfei, should have died long ago, but I saved him. From that moment on, some things became out of my control."
Gu Yufei lowered her head, and all her worries seemed to have come true one by one.
Her modern thinking and behavior may have already had an impact on the world, and perhaps some of her choices will lead to the destruction of the Du Kingdom.
"Every choice I make may cause the plot to develop in a different direction." Gu Yufei said to Li Qingxuan worriedly.
Li Qingxuan was silent for a moment. She knew that Gu Yufei's concerns were not unfounded. In novels, a small change can often trigger a butterfly effect, leading to a completely different ending for the entire story.
"We need to act more cautiously and try not to interfere with the natural development of this world." Li Qingxuan responded, and she also felt the weight of her responsibility.
"However, the character my soul transmigrated into, Gu Yufei, cannot live to the end. Does this mean that I will die soon?" Gu Yufei felt a little scared when she thought of this.
"Have you ever thought that maybe if you die here, you can return to the modern era?" Li Qingxuan hypothesized.
"Of course I thought about it, but what if I didn't go back..."
"It's okay, I have a way." Li Qingxuan understood Gu Yufei's mood.
After careful consideration, she decided to try to reduce her influence on the world around her and keep a low profile. They decided not to actively participate in wars and political affairs, but to focus on studying the possibility of time travel.
During the days when Gu Yufei and Li Qingxuan were concentrating on studying the secret art of time travel, they tried their best to hide their whereabouts and avoid attracting any attention.
However, one morning, a patrol of the Jiang Kingdom army stumbled upon their hiding place.
At that time, Gu Yufei was collecting wood outside the cave, preparing to make a fire and cook.
Li Qingxuan was immersed in studying secret techniques in the cave.
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves broke the silence of the early morning, followed by hoarse shouts and the sound of metal clashing.
Gu Yufei immediately realized that the situation was not good. She dropped the wood in her hand, hurried back to the cave entrance, and shouted to Li Qingxuan: "Run! Jiang Jun is coming!"
Li Qingxuan instantly panicked upon hearing the alarm. She grabbed the fragments of the secret technique and other important items, then followed Gu Yufei out of the cave. The two of them followed their pre-planned escape route, fleeing deep into the mountains.
When the Jiang army patrol spotted them, they immediately sent a cavalry unit in pursuit, riding fast horses and armed with weapons, determined to capture the two fugitives.
Gu Yufei and Li Qingxuan ran as fast as they could, passing through dense woods and crossing turbulent streams, constantly changing direction in an attempt to shake off their pursuers. However, the cavalry was much faster than the infantry, and the distance between them and them gradually closed.
Just as they were about to be caught up, they encountered a steep cliff. Below the cliff was a turbulent river, and on the other side was an insurmountable mountain.
"Let's run separately!" Gu Yufei said to Li Qingxuan in a hurry, "They can't chase two people at the same time!"
Li Qingxuan nodded, and the two quickly split into two directions, each looking for a chance to escape. The Jiang army cavalry was forced to split into two groups and continue the pursuit.
Gu Yufei used her modern knowledge to cleverly set up some traps and confusing means, successfully temporarily shaking off the pursuers, while Li Qingxuan, relying on her familiarity with the terrain, hid in a secluded cave.
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