The night at the abandoned dock in the south of the city was torn apart by the sounds of war and battle cries. Xiao Yichen and Chu Yun led a group of martial arts heroes like divine soldiers descending from the sky, surrounding Murong Xuan and his guards. Swords were drawn, their cold light gleaming, and a life-or-death struggle began.
Despite being caught off guard, Murong Xuan quickly regained his composure, a ruthless and cunning glint in his eyes. His well-trained guards swiftly formed a defensive formation, protecting Murong Xuan in the center, their weapons gleaming coldly in the moonlight.
Xiao Yichen moved like lightning, his sword like a swimming dragon, charging into the enemy ranks first. His swordsmanship was sharp and precise, each strike aimed at the enemy's vitals, leaving sprays of blood wherever it went. Chu Yun and her female swordswomen coordinated perfectly; their swordsmanship was light and graceful, yet concealed deadly intent, attacking the enemy from the flanks and disrupting their formation.
"Today is your death day, Murong Xuan!" Xiao Yichen roared, his voice shaking the night sky. He wielded his long sword, creating a curtain of light as he charged straight at Murong Xuan.
Murong Xuan snorted coldly, dodging Xiao Yichen's fierce attack by sidestepping. He then thrust his sword out in a vicious, backhand strike. "Xiao Yichen, don't be too smug. The outcome is still uncertain!"
The two clashed instantly, their swords flashing and their figures shifting, while the surrounding guards and martial arts heroes also fought fiercely. Xiao Yichen was filled with resentment towards Murong Xuan, the mastermind behind this conspiracy that had plunged the people of the capital into misery. He was determined to capture him and eliminate any future trouble. Therefore, his every move was deadly, showing no mercy.
Murong Xuan knew Xiao Yichen's prowess well. While parrying attacks, he kept an eye on the surrounding situation, looking for an opportunity to break through. His gaze caught sight of a path leading to the dock ships amidst the chaos of battle, and an idea struck him.
In the heat of battle with Xiao Yichen, Murong Xuan suddenly shouted and unleashed a fierce sword technique, forcing Xiao Yichen to retreat several steps. Taking advantage of this opening, he quickly pulled out a smoke bomb from his pocket and threw it forcefully to the ground.
With a loud "bang!", the smoke grenade exploded, and thick smoke instantly filled the air, obscuring everyone's vision. The dock descended into chaos, filled with shouts of battle and coughs.
"Oh no, he's trying to escape!" Xiao Yichen was startled and immediately held his breath, rushing towards Murong Xuan based on his memory and intuition. Chu Yun also reacted and led the female swordsmen, groping through the smoke, trying to stop Murong Xuan.
Under the cover of smoke, Murong Xuan crouched low and sprinted down the path. His guards fought desperately to buy him time. Xiao Yichen weaved through the smoke, finally breaking through the guards' blockade and giving chase.
"Murong Xuan, you can't escape!" Xiao Yichen shouted loudly, his eyes stinging slightly in the smoke, but he still kept his eyes fixed on the faintly visible figure in front of him.
Murong Xuan ran to the dock, jumped onto a small boat, untied the rope, picked up the oar, and rowed frantically. By the time Xiao Yichen reached the shore, the small boat was already several feet away. Anxious and impatient, he didn't hesitate to use his lightness skill, lightly touching the water with his toes, and leap towards the small boat.
Just as Xiao Yichen was about to step onto the small boat, Murong Xuan drew a bow and arrow from the boat, nocked the arrow, drew the string, aimed at Xiao Yichen, and with a "whoosh," the arrow whistled out. Xiao Yichen had no way to dodge in mid-air, so he could only dodge to the side. The arrow grazed his clothes, creating a gust of wind.
This delay allowed the small boat to travel even further. Xiao Yichen fell into the water and swam desperately towards the boat, his mind focused on only one thing: catching Murong Xuan. Murong Xuan, rowing from his boat, kept looking back. Seeing Xiao Yichen still chasing after him, his face darkened. He took a dagger from the bottom of the boat and, as Xiao Yichen drew near, hurled it.
Xiao Yichen rolled in the water, dodging the dagger, then used the momentum to leap, grabbing the gunwale with both hands and flipping onto the small boat. Seeing this, Murong Xuan abandoned his oar, picked up his sword, and thrust it at Xiao Yichen. Xiao Yichen steadied himself, wielding his sword to parry, and the two engaged in another fierce battle on the narrow bow of the boat.
The small boat rocked violently on the river, splashing water that soaked their clothes. Xiao Yichen, exhausted from the ordeal, persevered, knowing that if Murong Xuan escaped, the crisis in the capital would worsen. Murong Xuan, equally aware of his predicament, fought with all his might, his swordsmanship becoming increasingly ruthless.
Meanwhile, Chu Yun led the heroes of the martial world to deal with the remaining guards and rushed to the shore. Seeing Xiao Yichen locked in fierce combat with Murong Xuan on the river, Chu Yun was extremely anxious. She searched everywhere for boats and found a large fishing boat, so she led everyone aboard and chased after Xiao Yichen.
On the small boat, Xiao Yichen and Murong Xuan were locked in fierce combat. Xiao Yichen seized an opening and thrust his sword at Murong Xuan's leg. Murong Xuan couldn't dodge in time and was slashed by the sword. He cried out in pain and staggered. Taking advantage of the situation, Xiao Yichen kicked the sword out of Murong Xuan's hand and then pressed the sword against his throat.
"Murong Xuan, you're finally in my hands," Xiao Yichen said breathlessly, his eyes filled with the joy of victory.
Murong Xuan's face was pale, but his eyes still held a hint of resentment. Just as Xiao Yichen was about to subdue Murong Xuan, a huge whirlpool suddenly surged on the river's surface, pulling the small boat into it and causing it to rock violently. Xiao Yichen lost his balance and was thrown to one side. Murong Xuan seized the opportunity to break free, jumped into the river, and swam away into the distance.
Xiao Yichen struggled to his feet, watching Murong Xuan's departing figure, filled with regret. By the time Chu Yun's boat arrived, the whirlpool had gradually subsided.
"Young Master Xiao, are you alright? Where is Murong Xuan?" Chu Yun asked anxiously.
Xiao Yichen stared at the river and said through gritted teeth, "He escaped by taking advantage of the whirlpool. It's all my fault for being careless."
Chu Yun comforted him, "Young Master Xiao, don't blame yourself. This is not your fault. Murong Xuan is cunning and treacherous; we will catch him sooner or later."
Although they failed to capture Murong Xuan, cutting off his secret supply line was still a significant achievement. Xiao Yichen and his group returned to the dock, reorganized their ranks, and imprisoned the captured guards, preparing to extract more information about Murong Xuan's plot from them.
In a warehouse at the dock, Xiao Yichen, Chu Yun, Lin Wan'er, and others gathered together to discuss their next steps.
“Although Murong Xuan has escaped, he is seriously injured and should not make any major moves in the short term. We need to use this time to thoroughly investigate his influence in the capital and at the same time resolve the food crisis,” Xiao Yichen said, his eyes revealing determination and resolve.
Lin Wan'er nodded in agreement: "That's right. We can first shut down Mu's Grain Store and sell the grain inside to the people at a fair price to alleviate the food shortage. Then, we can force the guards to reveal Murong Xuan's hiding place and capture him all at once."
Chu Yun said, "I'm worried that Murong Xuan might resort to desperate measures. He must have other plans in the capital. We need to be extra careful when we take action."
“Miss Chu Yun is right. We must not only be wary of Murong Xuan’s retaliation, but also guard against his collusion with other forces.” Xiao Yichen said after a moment of contemplation, “I will send people to strengthen patrols and vigilance in the capital to prevent him from causing trouble again.”
Just then, Zhao Feng sent word that he had discovered a large quantity of grain and some important letters in a granary in a valley outside the capital. These letters might provide more clues to uncover Murong Xuan's conspiracy.
Xiao Yichen and the others immediately rushed to the valley granary. Inside, they carefully examined the letters. The letters mentioned Murong Xuan's collusion with some mysterious forces, as well as his detailed plan to exploit the food crisis to incite unrest in the capital and then seize power.
"So his ambitions are so great, we must not let him succeed." Lin Wan'er said angrily as she looked at the letter.
Xiao Yichen carefully put the letter away and said, "With these clues, we are more confident in dealing with Murong Xuan. We will first transport the grain back to the city and resolve the food crisis according to plan. Then, based on the clues in the letter, we will investigate the mysterious forces that are colluding with Murong Xuan."
The group accepted the order and began their work. They organized manpower to transport the grain from the valley granary to the capital. In the capital, Mu's Grain Shop was shut down, and a large crowd gathered at its entrance. Xiao Yichen stood at the shop's gate and announced loudly, "Fellow villagers, Mu's Grain Shop has been shut down for hoarding and price gouging. The grain in the shop will be sold to you at a fair price to alleviate your urgent needs."
The people cheered and praised Xiao Yichen and his companions for their righteous deeds. But Xiao Yichen knew in his heart that this was only the first step in solving the food crisis; the real crisis was yet to be resolved. Murong Xuan was on the run, and his conspiracy still hung like a dark cloud over the capital. They had to dispel this cloud before it turned into a storm.
Tension and unease permeated the streets and alleys of the capital. Murong Xuan's escape was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples and making the already precarious situation even more severe.
Xiao Yichen knew that although Murong Xuan had suffered a heavy blow this time, his influence in the capital was deeply entrenched and he would not let the matter rest. To guard against Murong Xuan's retaliation, Xiao Yichen, Zhao Feng, Chu Yun, and others decided to strengthen security measures in the capital. They organized a patrol team composed of martial arts heroes and local patriots, who patrolled every corner of the capital day and night, closely monitoring any suspicious movements.
However, Murong Xuan, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, was quietly waiting for his chance to strike back. He recuperated from his injuries in several secret strongholds in the capital, while simultaneously sending his men to various locations to try and regroup their forces and disrupt Xiao Yichen and his allies' efforts to stabilize the situation in the capital.
In a secluded alley in the capital, several of Murong Xuan's confidants were gathered together, discussing countermeasures in hushed tones.
"Our boss is injured. What should we do now? We can't just sit here and wait to die," a henchman said anxiously.
One of the confidants, who seemed to be the leader, frowned and said, "Xiao Yichen and his group are currently riding high, so it's not advisable for us to confront them directly. First, we should follow the young master's instructions and secretly contact our forces in the capital to see if we can find any weaknesses in their defenses before delivering a fatal blow. Also, we must find a way to rescue the young master; he is our pillar of strength."
“But they’ve shut down Mu’s Grain Store, cutting off our source of income. Some of the brothers are feeling uneasy,” another henchman complained.
The confidant rebuked, "What's the panic! As long as the young master is still alive, we have a chance to turn things around. The Mu family grain store is only a temporary loss. Once we get through this crisis, the entire capital will be ours."
While Murong Xuan's men were plotting, Xiao Yichen and his group were also busy. They were actively preparing for the distribution of grain, striving to ensure that every citizen of the capital could buy affordable food fairly, thus alleviating the pressure brought by the famine.
Lin Wan'er personally took charge of the grain store's management. She organized people to carry out the grain bag by bag and distribute it according to the registered population. She said gently but firmly to the people who came to buy grain, "Don't worry, everyone, line up properly. Everyone will be able to buy grain. We will make sure everyone gets through this difficult time."
The people were filled with gratitude towards Lin Wan'er and Xiao Yichen, and they praised their chivalrous deeds. However, Xiao Yichen's worries did not diminish at all. He knew that Murong Xuan could launch an attack at any time, and they had to find his hiding place before the enemy could act and completely eliminate this threat.
In order to obtain clues about Murong Xuan's whereabouts, Xiao Yichen subjected the guards he had previously captured to severe interrogation. At first, these guards gritted their teeth and refused to utter a single word, but under Xiao Yichen's skillful interrogation and the intimidation of some martial arts techniques, a few guards finally relented.
They revealed that Murong Xuan owns a secluded manor on the outskirts of the capital, a strategically important and easily defensible location, equipped with numerous traps and secret passages. Murong Xuan is very likely hiding there.
Upon receiving this news, Xiao Yichen immediately discussed the plan to attack the manor with Zhao Feng, Chu Yun, and others.
"This may be our last chance to catch Murong Xuan. We must plan carefully and not make the slightest mistake," Xiao Yichen said solemnly.
Zhao Feng patted his chest and said, "Young Master Xiao, my brothers and I are not afraid of death. This time we will definitely be able to find that bastard Murong Xuan."
Chu Yun nodded and said, "Young Master Xiao, I will select some sisters who are good at light footwork and hidden weapon skills to infiltrate the manor first to investigate the situation, and then cooperate with everyone in the operation."
“Alright, then I’ll have to trouble Miss Chu Yun. We’ll set off at dawn tomorrow and try to take down Murong Xuan in one fell swoop,” Xiao Yichen said resolutely.
However, Murong Xuan seemed to sense the approaching danger. He set up numerous traps within the manor, awaiting the arrival of Xiao Yichen and his companions. At the same time, he also dispatched some assassins to create chaos in the capital, attempting to distract Xiao Yichen.
The night before Xiao Yichen and his men were to attack the manor, multiple fires suddenly broke out in the capital, plunging the people into panic. Xiao Yichen had to temporarily redeploy some of his men to extinguish the fires and maintain order, which somewhat affected the plan to attack the manor.
“Murong Xuan is trying to mislead us; we can’t let him lead us by the nose,” Xiao Yichen calmly analyzed. “Zhao Feng, you lead some of the brothers to continue putting out the fire and protecting the safety of the people. Chu Yun, you and I will lead the rest to the manor as planned; we can’t miss this opportunity.”
So, Xiao Yichen and Chu Yun led a team of elite soldiers, taking advantage of the night to speed towards Murong Xuan's manor. When they arrived outside the manor, they found it eerily silent, exuding a sinister atmosphere.
"Everyone be careful, this place might be full of traps," Xiao Yichen warned softly.
Chu Yun led the female swordsmen infiltrating the manor first, carefully avoiding the traps on the ground as if walking on thin ice. Suddenly, one of the female swordsmen accidentally triggered a thin wire, and with a "whoosh," a volley of sharp arrows shot out from the wall. Chu Yun reacted quickly, using her lightness skill to pull the female swordsman aside. The arrows grazed their bodies and embedded themselves in a tree opposite.
"Thank you, Sister Chu Yun," the female swordsman said, still shaken.
Chu Yun said, "Everyone, be careful and don't panic."
Xiao Yichen then led his men into the manor, searching for any trace of Murong Xuan. However, after searching the entire manor, they found it deserted.
"Have we fallen into another trap?" Xiao Yichen asked, frowning.
Just then, the manor gates suddenly slammed shut, and a sinister laugh echoed from all around.
"Xiao Yichen, do you think you can capture me so easily? This is all part of my plan." Murong Xuan's voice came from all directions.
Xiao Yichen was startled; he knew they had fallen into a huge trap. But he didn't panic. Instead, he calmly said, "Murong Xuan, do you think you can trap us like this? Your scheme will not succeed."
"Is that so? Then you can try it out." Murong Xuan sneered.
Suddenly, a large number of enemies poured out of the manor, armed with weapons, and charged towards Xiao Yichen and his companions. Xiao Yichen and the others immediately formed a defensive formation, back to back, and engaged in a fierce battle with the enemies.
During the fierce battle, Xiao Yichen discovered that these enemies' martial arts styles were different from those he had encountered before; they were more ruthless and their teamwork was impeccable. Clearly, Murong Xuan had gone to great lengths to deal with them, training a group of elite assassins.
Chu Yun led the female swordsmen, charging left and right through the enemy's encirclement. Their swordsmanship was light and graceful, but they gradually began to struggle against so many enemies. Xiao Yichen, on the other hand, unleashed his ultimate technique, his sword flashing like a dragon emerging from the sea. Each strike repelled a wave of enemies, but the continuous stream of enemies made him feel somewhat overwhelmed.
Just as Xiao Yichen and his companions were in dire straits, Zhao Feng led his men to extinguish the fire in the capital and rushed to their aid. They stormed in from outside the manor like tigers descending a mountain, instantly breaking through the enemy's encirclement.
"Young Master Xiao, I'm late!" Zhao Feng called out.
Xiao Yichen was overjoyed to see Zhao Feng and the others arrive: "Perfect timing! Let's fight our way out together!"
With the support of Zhao Feng and others, Xiao Yichen and his group finally broke out of the manor. Although they successfully escaped, the operation resulted in heavy losses, with many martial arts heroes injured or even killed.
Upon returning to the capital, Xiao Yichen was filled with guilt and self-reproach. He felt that his poor decisions had led to the injury and sacrifice of so many friends.
Lin Wan'er comforted him, saying, "Yichen, this isn't your fault. Murong Xuan is too cunning; we all underestimated him. We can't be discouraged. We must learn from this failure, formulate a new plan, and bring him to justice."
Looking into Lin Wan'er's resolute eyes, Xiao Yichen nodded: "Wan'er, you're right. We can't let our sacrificed friends die in vain. Murong Xuan, I am his sworn enemy!"
Having learned from this setback, Xiao Yichen and his companions became even more cautious. They reassessed Murong Xuan's power and schemes, and began planning a more meticulous counterattack. Meanwhile, the people of the capital also united more strongly during this crisis. They spontaneously organized themselves to assist Xiao Yichen and his group in protecting the capital and fighting against Murong Xuan's plot. The fate of the capital remained hanging by a thread, and whether Xiao Yichen and his group could ultimately prevail in this battle between good and evil became the suspense in everyone's hearts.
The situation in the capital was like a heavy gloom, oppressive and suffocating. After experiencing fierce clashes along the transport route and the perilous trap at the manor, Xiao Yichen and his companions, though suffering setbacks, also benefited from the misfortune. Among the many clues they gathered, they vaguely sensed that behind Murong Xuan seemed to be a much larger and more intricate network of forces, secretly stirring up trouble and attempting to drag the capital into an endless abyss in order to acquire an astonishing amount of wealth and achieve ulterior political goals.
Xiao Yichen sat in the simple yet tense council hall, his brows furrowed, his eyes revealing solemnity and deep thought. Zhao Feng, Chu Yun, Lin Wan'er, and others sat around him, all with serious expressions, waiting for Xiao Yichen to sort out his thoughts and begin this crucial discussion to uncover the truth.
"Gentlemen, our recent encounters with Murong Xuan, while seemingly close to the core, have actually become increasingly perplexing. While Murong Xuan is indeed cunning and resourceful, I always feel that there is an invisible force controlling the overall situation behind him, enabling him to stir up trouble and act recklessly in the capital." Xiao Yichen broke the silence first, his voice low but firm, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd.
Chu Yun nodded slightly and said softly, "Young Master Xiao is absolutely right. Take that secret transport line for example. Its organization is so tight and its defenses so thorough that it is beyond the reach of Murong Xuan alone or his family. There must be strong financial and human resources behind it to build such a huge operating system."
Lin Wan'er continued, "And the assassins in the manor are all highly skilled in martial arts and well-trained. Ordinary families or merchants would never raise such elites. They must be colluding with some forces behind the scenes, perhaps a secret sect in the martial arts world, or perhaps corrupt officials in the court."
Zhao Feng frowned and said in a muffled voice, "I don't care what kind of monsters are behind him. As long as they dare to harm the people of Beijing, we will fight them to the end! But now we don't even know who our opponent is. This battle is frustrating."
Xiao Yichen smiled wryly and reassured him, "Brother Zhao, don't worry. Although the enemy is hiding behind a thick fog, we are not without clues. Judging from the letters we intercepted and the guards' confessions, Murong Xuan has close ties with some mysterious figures. These people seem to be plotting something earth-shattering, and the food crisis in the capital is just one part of their plan."
Having said that, Xiao Yichen took out several letters from his robes and laid them out on the table. Everyone crowded around, their eyes eagerly scanning the contents of the letters. Although the letters did not explicitly mention the specific identities of the forces behind them, they revealed some veiled information between the lines, involving power struggles within the court, the transfer of enormous wealth, and the intention to manipulate the situation in the capital.
Lin Wan'er carefully examined the letter, then her eyes suddenly lit up: "Yichen, look at the 'Golden Scale Society' mentioned here. I've heard of this society before. It's an extremely mysterious organization in the martial arts world, rumored to be incredibly wealthy and colluding with local governments and wealthy merchants, specializing in shady dealings. Could it be that Murong Xuan is in cahoots with them?"
Xiao Yichen pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "'Golden Scale Society' is indeed highly suspicious. If it really is them, then the challenges we face will be far beyond our imagination. This society's influence is spread throughout the world, its members are intricate and complex, and they are adept at concealing their tracks and acting with extreme secrecy. Uncovering their conspiracy with Murong Xuan will be no easy task."
Chu Yun pondered for a moment and said, "If Murong Xuan is backed by the 'Golden Scale Society,' then their purpose in creating the food crisis in the capital might be twofold. First, naturally, it's to amass enormous wealth. By hoarding grain and driving up prices, they can squeeze the hard-earned money of the people during this year of famine to line their own pockets. Second, they probably want to use this to incite social unrest in the capital, thereby influencing the political situation of the court and supporting their puppet ruler to rise to power in order to gain greater political benefits."
Xiao Yichen nodded in agreement: "Miss Chu Yun's analysis is insightful. In this way, our actions not only concern the food and clothing and peace of the people in the capital, but also involve the stability of the court and the peace of the world. We must find out the truth as soon as possible and stop their conspiracy."
To further investigate the connection between the "Golden Scale Society" and Murong Xuan, Xiao Yichen decided to dispatch Chu Yun with a group of martial arts masters skilled in lightness and concealment to delve into the martial arts world and investigate the "Golden Scale Society's" whereabouts and activity patterns. Meanwhile, he instructed Lin Wan'er to continue calming the people in the capital, stabilizing public sentiment, and monitoring the movements of officials in the court to see if they could discover any clues of collusion with the "Golden Scale Society." He himself, along with Zhao Feng and others, re-examined the existing clues, attempting to find more breakthroughs from past experiences and events.
Chu Yun accepted the order and led a group of female swordsmen, disappearing into the night of the capital city, embarking on a journey of exploration into the unknown and dangerous world of martial arts. They traveled through various towns and villages, befriending people from all walks of life in the martial arts world, and cautiously inquiring about news of the "Golden Scale Society."
In a remote town tavern, Chu Yun and her companions finally obtained a crucial clue. A drunken wanderer in his dazed state revealed that the "Golden Scale Society" had recently been frequently seen in an abandoned ancient castle near the capital, seemingly discussing important matters there.
Upon receiving the news, Chu Yun immediately sent someone by carrier pigeon to inform Xiao Yichen, while she led everyone to the abandoned castle without stopping.
Meanwhile, Lin Wan'er also noticed some anomalies in the capital. She sensed that the behavior of several court officials was quite suspicious. These officials, who usually had frequent dealings with Murong Xuan, were now secretly making frequent contact with mysterious figures, and were acting with extreme discretion and caution. Lin Wan'er quietly arranged for people to monitor these officials, determined to uncover the conspiracy behind them.
Xiao Yichen and Zhao Feng carefully studied past clues in the capital. They discovered that Murong Xuan had received support from some mysterious funds during his rise to power, and the flow of these funds seemed to be related to the "Golden Scale Society." Moreover, some of Murong Xuan's methods in business activities were extremely similar to the "Golden Scale Society's" style of operation, both being adept at using the power of the government to suppress opponents and monopolize the market.
Just as Xiao Yichen and the others were getting closer to the truth, Chu Yun and the others arrived at the abandoned castle. The castle was eerie and terrifying, overgrown with weeds and filled with a putrid stench. Chu Yun and the others cautiously sneaked into the castle, only to find it completely empty.
"Are we too late again? Or is this a trap?" Chu Yun wondered to herself, cautiously observing her surroundings.
Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed from inside the castle, the sound reverberating through the empty space and sending chills down one's spine.
"Miss Chu Yun, you've finally arrived." A mysterious voice rang out.
Chu Yun shouted, "Who are you? Why are you playing tricks here?"
The mysterious voice laughed, "Who I am is not important. What's important is that none of you will leave here alive today. Do you think you can easily uncover the secrets of the 'Golden Scale Society'? You're too naive."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of dark figures emerged from all directions, surrounding Chu Yun and the others. These figures were all highly skilled and had cold eyes; they were clearly elite assassins from the "Golden Scale Society."
Chu Yun knew she was in dire straits, but she was fearless. She drew her sword and shouted to her sisters, "Sisters, today is a battle to the death. For justice, for the people of the capital, we must not back down!"
The female swordsmen shouted in unison, drawing their weapons and engaging in a thrilling battle with the enemy. Chu Yun unleashed her signature technique, her sword moving like a serpent, weaving freely through the enemy ranks, leaving a trail of blood in her wake. However, the enemy was numerous and highly skilled, and Chu Yun and her companions gradually found themselves outmatched.
Just as Chu Yun and the others were in dire straits, Xiao Yichen received a message by carrier pigeon and led Zhao Feng and others to arrive in time. They descended like divine soldiers, rushed into the ancient castle, and joined Chu Yun and the others to fight against the assassins of the "Golden Scale Society".
Xiao Yichen's arrival turned the tide of the battle. His swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, each strike containing immense power and exquisite skill. Zhao Feng, wielding his broadsword, moved like a tiger among sheep, slaughtering the enemy without leaving a trace.
With everyone's concerted efforts, they finally repelled the assassins from the "Golden Scale Society." Although Chu Yun and the others suffered some injuries, fortunately, they were all unharmed.
"Thank you so much, Young Master Xiao, for arriving in time. Otherwise, we might not have been able to escape today," Chu Yun said gratefully.
Xiao Yichen shook his head slightly: "Miss Chu Yun, you are too kind. We are all in the same boat, and it is our responsibility to fight against evil together. Although we have repelled the enemy this time, the conspiracy of the 'Golden Scale Society' has not yet been exposed, and we still need to continue our efforts."
This incident further solidified Xiao Yichen and his companions' resolve to expose the conspiracy of the "Golden Scale Society" and Murong Xuan. They knew that as the truth drew closer, the enemy's counterattack would become increasingly fierce. But they would not back down, for behind them stood the millions of people of the capital, and the peace and justice of the world. On this thorny path, they would continue forward until the final veil of the conspiracy was lifted, restoring order to the world.
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