Chapter 402 Who is the traitor this time?
The Golden Armor Army left the city and, relying on the various techniques of farmers and quacks, searched for many clues outside the city, gradually approaching the location of Shi Yuezhen.
As night fell, the cries of wild beasts echoed through the mountains, and a sense of danger began to spread.
The technician Fang, who was in charge of tracking in the Golden Armor Army, stood by the stream in the forest to observe and track the person based on the five elements of qi in the forest. He said to Gu Jun, who was standing next to him, "The person is up there. We have blocked the way down the mountain. If we go up now, we will definitely find the person."
Gu Jun didn't linger and led his men up the mountain directly.
As the sunlight gradually dimmed, before nightfall, the golden-armored army crossed the jungle and just happened to see a cave with a fire burning ahead.
Gu Jun looked at Zhong Lishan, who was following behind, and silently gestured to him whether he wanted to go and take a look himself.
Zhong Lishan knew that this cave was where Shi Yuezhen and Cang Shu were hiding, but he remembered his sister's instructions and hesitated for a moment. In the end, he decided not to take action and instead said to Gu Jun, "Bingjia Chongtai is only here to assist in the investigation. It is up to your Golden Armor Army to capture them."
My sister wouldn't say something like that for no reason.
Zhong Lishan remembered his father mentioning that the reason he went to the cloud car stop to meet him was because his sister had asked him to.
Seeing that Zhonglishan had no intention of intervening, Gu Jun assumed that he was only trying to avoid suspicion, so he led his men into the cave.
This team of golden-armored soldiers had an average combat strength of eleventh level, making them an elite force with rich combat experience. Before entering the cave, they had already arranged their positions, responsible for reconnaissance and defense, and silently coordinated with each other through hand gestures.
The burning fire was just a few steps away from the cave entrance.
Gu Jun took the lead, one hand resting on the hilt of his sword. The entrance to the cave was illuminated by the firelight, but the inside was pitch black, stretching as far as the eye could see, as if it were a thousand-foot cliff.
However, the cave was not deep. In the darkness, Gu Jun could see the woman's long, dark hair hanging to the ground and her sea-blue skirt.
When the icy wind brushed against his cheek, Gu Jun knew something was wrong and immediately drew his sword and shouted, "Form the formation!"
In the instant the golden light flashed, it illuminated countless pale ghostly hands behind the woman. The surrounding space was deformed and distorted. The woman, with her back to the golden-armored army, stood in the torn space, stroking her long hair and gently blowing out a breath.
The black runes that had been forming on the fingertips of the bald man standing behind her flickered slightly.
Ghostly Path Summoning Gods: Hellfire Wind Woman.
In an instant, the sky and earth collapsed, rocks shattered, hurricanes snapped swords, and the icy winds blew all the golden-armored soldiers out of the cave.
Standing on the cliff at the mountaintop, Gongsun Qi looked indifferently at the hurricane rising below. The wind burst out from the cave, uprooting the surrounding trees.
The Golden Armor Army and the Azure Dragon Army simultaneously sounded the alarm for alert and battle.
Gongsun Qi drew his sword and charged towards the golden-armored soldiers who had been blown out of the cave by the fire and wind.
Sword intent, heavenly fire, flowing flames.
Countless flashing crimson sword energies scattered in all directions, almost covering most of the mountain, carrying the aura of the Hellfire Wind Maiden to even farther places, before exploding and shattering like stars, with heavenly flames burning everything in their path.
With the help of the wind, the burning Qi of the Five Elements bursts forth again, creating a wave of energy that then explodes into flames.
The golden-armored soldiers who were thrown out of the cave all perished in the flames amidst screams.
Gu Jun swung his sword, cleaving through the wind and fire to save himself, but he was half covered in blood, his soul was shaken, and the hand that held the sword was covered in burn marks.
A scorching temperature rose in the mountains and forests, with streaks of fire falling and exploding in flames. Gu Jun raised his head, which was covered in blood, and his bloodshot eyes reflected the streaks of fire in the sky. His expression was solemn.
"Commander!"
"Young Master!"
"Retreat! Form ranks and retreat!"
The Azure Dragon Army was far away, allowing them to evacuate before being affected by the Infernal Wind Maiden's aura.
The Golden Armor Army suffered greatly, and in the blink of an eye, they were almost completely wiped out by the wind and fire.
Zhong Lishan swung his sword to block the gust of wind carrying flames. As he protected the people and retreated, he saw Gu Jun struggling to survive amidst the flames, sword in hand. After a moment's pause, he rushed towards Gu Jun.
Amidst the raging flames, Gu Jun was overwhelmed by the power of the five elements, making it difficult for him to withstand the already severely injured fire.
Several wisps of air hurtled toward where Gu Jun was. Just as he tightened his grip on his sword, a figure emerged from the flames with a sword flash. The burning golden protective aura and the flowing fire were distinct yet complemented each other.
Zhong Lishan broke through the continuous gusts of wind to save Gu Jun, and shouted to the people who came to help, "Take Captain Gu away first!"
Consider it repayment for saving Queque last time.
Zhonglishan charged toward the falling air currents.
Fireworks flew down, igniting smoke signals and lighting up the night.
Zhongli Que, who was waiting in the mansion, had just finished bathing. His body was still damp and his hair was still wet. His thoughts were drawn to the candlelight on the table.
The flickering flames shimmered with many images, drawing the girl closer step by step.
Zhongli Que's dark eyes reflected the dancing flames, revealing the burning divine tree within them.
Black branches ignited with black flames, which were extremely flamboyant and transformed into countless streams of fire that splashed across the world. Zhongli Que watched as the black flames landed and transformed into a stream of bright red fire that fell from the mountaintop.
She saw the figure of a man standing on the cliff, sword in hand.
Gongsun Qi turned around abruptly, and Zhongli Que cried out in pain, clutching her eyes which were being burned by the flames, and squatted down.
Yu Sui, who was walking under the long corridor of the Prince's Mansion, suddenly stopped and frowned.
Han Ziyang, who had just stepped out of the door, turned back warily to scan the empty room.
Why did I feel like I was being watched just now?
The strange flames deep within the three people's souls flickered, as if reminding them of something.
Gongsun Qi gazed at the mountains and forests engulfed by the flowing fire, pondering the feeling of being spied on just a moment ago. Could it be that the sage of the Fangji family in the capital of Qingyang?
The three most accomplished practitioners of magic arts today are Qin Shan in Qingyang Imperial Capital: one in Taiyi, the second in Nanjing, and the third in Qin Shan.
There are rumors that he is a descendant of Qin Qi, a sage of magic arts, but this has been denied by Qin Shan himself.
If it's Qin Shan... then we can't stay here any longer.
Gongsun Qi looked at Wenren Xu, who was standing at the entrance of the cave below, and signaled him to leave.
Wenren Xu made hand seals, signaling the Hellfire Wind Maiden to clear a path. The wind swept everything on the ground away, tearing everything apart. The two figures disappeared simultaneously in front of the cave.
Zhong Lishan braved the scorching wind and burning flames to clear a path for the others, his sword-wielding hand burned and mangled.
"Young Master!"
The Azure Dragon Army, which remained below, finally arrived before Zhongli Mountain could no longer hold out. After forming a battle formation, they took the people away.
Cang Shu, who had long since left the mountains, looked back and saw flames soaring into the sky in the night. Even from a distance, he could still feel the scorching heat of the Five Elements.
Shi Yuezhen, who was on Cang Shu's back, briefly woke up, opened her eyes and looked at the sky burning with fire, but before she could think too much, she fainted again.
Jiang Shulan had almost completely healed her wormholes, but without external support, Shi Yuezhen's health deteriorated day by day, and she was rarely awake.
"Let's go," said Hu Gui, who was leading the way.
Cang Shu asked, "What should the doctor do?"
“He’s not traveling with us.” Hu Gui said, looking at the doctor who was tied up and left by the roadside, writhing in pain. “If he goes back unharmed, he won’t be able to explain himself, and people will mistakenly think he’s one of your accomplices.”
Cang Shu then lowered his eyes.
Hu Gui said, "If you have nowhere to go, I will send you to the Yan Kingdom to see the young master. If you have somewhere you want to go, I will also find a way to send you there."
Cang Shu shook his head and said softly, "Let's go find Mei Mei."
Taiyi used to be their stopover point, but after a brief rest, it was time to leave again.
...
Gongsun Qi received news from Hu Gui that the people had been successfully moved away, so he sheathed his sword and prepared to leave, only to find Wenren Xu still standing at the foot of the mountain.
He glanced to the side and saw Wenren Xu looking at him with a smile in his eyes: "It's been many years, but you haven't changed much."
"You're the same," Gongsun Qi said calmly. "Aren't you leaving?"
Wenren Xu turned his face and looked in the direction of a fire. His exquisite features became even more bewitching in the firelight.
"I'm waiting for someone who makes the same mistake twice."
Gongsun Qi stood behind him, his eyes flickering slightly as he casually glanced around: "I heard you used to work for someone in Xuan Kui."
"They're all acquaintances, not exactly risking their lives," Wenren Xu said with a smile. "Are you here in the capital of Qingyang looking for someone?"
Gongsun Qi also laughed and said, "It seems you know who I'm looking for."
Wenren Xu said, "I'm actually very curious, if Zhao Yuxiang discovers your whereabouts in advance, will he hide again, or will he confront you directly?"
Gongsun Qi: "Such a cowardly and timid person should, of course, hide."
Wenren Xu looked at him and said, "I promised Her Highness the Princess that I would not interfere in your affairs."
"Do you think things related to Zhao Yuxiang count?" Gongsun Qi said with a half-smile. "When he was still in Yan, he didn't make things easy for Donglan Xun either."
"So I can only apologize to Your Highness." Wenren Xu also smiled, "If you follow this person, you will definitely be able to find Zhao Yuxiang."
Gongsun Qi caught the scroll that Wenren Xu threw to him, but before he could open it, the Wind-Listening Ruler started ringing.
He glanced at it, put away the scroll, and then used the Wind Listening Ruler to transmit his voice: "They haven't left yet?"
Gongsun Qi did not answer.
Yu Sui said, "It's time to go. More and more people are coming here, and it will be troublesome to leave later."
"Who are you?" Gongsun Qi asked.
Yu Sui: "The people who captured Xuan Kui."
Gongsun Qi looked at Wenren Xu, but Wenren Xu looked out of the mountains, seemingly surprised: "I thought only the Golden Armor Army would come here tonight."
The news carried by the wind was that Duan Fengning, the sixth prince of Qingyang, had led the Yulan Division to surround the entire mountainous area in order to capture the Xuan Kui Hundred Bandits who were still in Qingyang.
Chu Jin led Xuan Kui's men to the mountains to find Wenren Xu, but unexpectedly encountered Duan Fengning, who was leading the Yu Lan Si team.
Ahead, a raging fire was burning the mountain, billowing thick black smoke.
Behind them, hundreds and thousands of Yulan's troops were closing in step by step.
Tonight, the farm beasts that transmit sound are running everywhere. Chu Jin, dressed in a black robe to conceal her figure, stood at the foot of the mountain and looked up at the forest full of firelight.
"Miss, Duan Fengning has been dispatched," Geng Hanfu stepped forward to remind her. "We must leave, otherwise..."
Chu Jin sneered, her gaze turning icy as she asked, "Who leaked the information this time?"
Her gaze swept over Geng Hanfu, Wei Lingshu, and Tang Yuan. "Tell me, who is the traitor this time?"
The three dared not speak, but they could already hear the sound of horses' hooves behind them. Before they could see Yu Lansi, they saw the flash of arrows and heard sharp sounds rushing out of the forest, which meant they had been discovered.
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