Although Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were powerful, they still found it somewhat difficult to withstand the siege of numerous assassins. They had to constantly pay attention to their surroundings to prevent being ambushed.
After a fierce battle, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze finally found a breakthrough. Together they repelled several assassins and then seized the opportunity to break through the encirclement with the children.
They ran wildly until they were far away from the ghost market before stopping.
By this time, all four of them were panting heavily, but their eyes shone with determination.
Xu Yuehuai said, panting, "These assassins must have been sent by someone. We must be careful and not let them find us again."
Qi Guze nodded and agreed, "That's right, we need to find a place to hide and recover."
They found a secluded corner and quickly treated their wounds. Then, they began to discuss their next course of action.
After some discussion, they decided to leave temporarily and go to a remote place to lay low. There, they could recuperate in peace and also investigate the truth behind the assassination attempt.
So they took the children and left, heading in that remote direction.
After an hour's journey, they finally arrived at the remote inn located in the ghost market.
The area was sparsely populated and tranquil, making it an ideal place for them to recuperate. They found a secluded house to stay in and began to focus on their recovery.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's injuries were not minor, but they persevered with astonishing willpower. They took their medication and changed their dressings on time every day, striving to heal their wounds as quickly as possible.
Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng also demonstrated remarkable willpower during this process. They not only took care of their own injuries but also helped Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze treat their wounds and prepare medicinal soup.
In this remote inn, they lived a simple and peaceful life.
Every morning, they would go up the mountain together to collect herbs, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
In the evening, they would sit around in front of the house, enjoying the beautiful sunset, chatting and drinking tea.
Despite the hardships they faced, their hearts were filled with hope and determination. They knew that as long as they united and worked together, they would surely overcome this difficulty.
However, just when they thought they could finally relax and recover, trouble struck them again.
One night, while they were asleep, a sudden, urgent knocking on the door startled them awake.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately sat up alertly. They picked up their weapons and carefully opened the door.
Several men in black stood outside the door, their faces grim, holding gleaming weapons in their hands.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking. They knew these men in black were definitely after them.
Sure enough, the men in black spoke up: "Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, don't think you can hide here forever. Today, we'll send you on your way!" With that, they attacked Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately rushed forward and engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black. However, these men in black seemed to be even stronger than the previous assassins.
Their moves were ruthless and swift, leaving Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze somewhat overwhelmed.
After a fierce battle, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze managed to repel the men in black, but they themselves were also seriously injured.
They knew all too well that this place was no longer a safe haven, but a treacherous trap. Therefore, they had to return to the Regent's Palace as soon as possible, or they might fall into even greater danger.
So the group decided to quickly pack their bags and return to Kyoto along the same route.
Just as she was about to leave, Xu Yuehuai's gaze was inadvertently drawn to an item on a stall. It appeared to be an old piece of parchment covered with indistinct symbols and patterns, resembling a mysterious map.
Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred, sensing that this map might be hiding a secret.
She whispered to Qi Ziang, "Ziang, go to that stall and buy that piece of kraft paper that looks like a map. Try to make it look as natural as possible."
Qi Ziang immediately understood, nodded, and then walked to the stall.
He pretended to be interested in the other items on the stall, and after some searching, he finally acquired the mysterious parchment map.
Qi Ziang returned to Xu Yuehuai's side with the things he had bought. Xu Yuehuai took the kraft paper map and examined it carefully.
Her brow furrowed; clearly, this map was no ordinary object. It seemed to depict some hidden location, and the strange symbols and patterns appeared to conceal some profound meaning.
Xu Yuehuai pondered for a moment, then said to everyone, "This map seems to point to some important secret. We need to go back and study it quickly."
Qi Guze nodded in agreement, and the group then left the eerie ghost market and embarked on their journey back to Kyoto.
They emerged from the secret passage and returned to the familiar alleyway.
A carriage was waiting quietly there, clearly arranged in advance.
The group quickly boarded the carriage and returned to the Regent's Palace along the same route.
Along the way, they discussed the mysterious parchment map and their next course of action.
After returning to the Regent's Palace, Xu Yuehuai instructed the children to rest first.
Qi Ziang, Qi Zixin, and Tie Chunsheng bowed and left the room.
After they left, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze began to study the map carefully.
"Do you think this map is what the transmigrator organization is looking for?" Xu Yuehuai asked.
Qi Guze frowned: "Very likely. But it's definitely not the complete one, otherwise we wouldn't have found it so easily."
Xu Yuehua nodded: "I noticed that some markings on this map are very similar to those on the half of the map I got before. I suspect that someone else knew the complete map and left this part as a clue. Perhaps we can find the person who has the complete map through this clue."
Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "I've already sent someone to keep an eye on that stall owner. We'll go and question him tonight."
As night fell, the capital was shrouded in a thick layer of darkness. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood in a secret chamber of the Regent's Palace, while a guard whispered the stall owner's address. Their faces were solemn, their eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
"The stall owner is hiding in this secluded little house." The guard's voice was deep and powerful as he pointed to a map in his hand, on which was marked an inconspicuous little dot.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance and nodded. They quickly changed into night clothes, covered their faces with masks, leaving only their sharp eyes visible. Their movements were light and agile, like two cheetahs in the night, ready to pounce.
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