Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were both very surprised to see him come over.
Thanks to the medicine that Xu Yuehuai and the others brought from Dongsang Kingdom, and Xia Sen's treatment, Tie Xiong has now recovered to about 70-80% of his former health, although his martial arts skills have not returned to what they were before.
"Master, Madam, please take me with you!" Tie Xiong said to them, clenching his fists.
Xu Yuehuai knew that Tie Xiong must be extremely worried about Zhou Wan's situation, since Zhou Wan had been kidnapped by those people along with Qi Ziang.
However, Tie Xiong has only just recovered somewhat, and she doesn't want him to take any risks.
So, Xu Yuehuai turned to Qi Guze beside her and asked him to make the decision.
Qi Guze said, "Since you want to go, then go!"
"Yes! Thank you for your kindness, Master!" Tie Xiong said, cupping his hands in greeting.
Qi Guze looked at Tie Xiong, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Of the guards who had been by his side since childhood, only Tie Xiong and Yan Qing remained.
Duan Nian and Pei Xuan both sacrificed themselves...
Although the mysterious organization of yesteryear is now history, many of the mysteries surrounding it remain unsolved. In order to find Qi Zi'ang's whereabouts, Xu Yuehuai decides to embark on this adventure herself.
The group traversed vast forests and crossed treacherous canyons, finally arriving at a desolate valley.
The sight before him made Xu Yuehuai's heart sink. The former headquarters of the mysterious organization was now just ruins, as if telling a story of a bygone era.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze walked through the ruins, their eyes searching for clues.
Tie Xiong and the other guards vigilantly observed their surroundings in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Suddenly, Xu Yuehuai noticed that a stone slab was a different color from the surrounding ones. She squatted down and gently tapped it with her hand, discovering that it was the entrance to a secret passage.
They cautiously followed the secret passage deeper underground, the air thick with a damp smell. After walking for a long time, the view gradually opened up, and they arrived at a vast underground palace.
The palace was covered in cobwebs and dust, as if it had been abandoned for many years. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze entered the palace, illuminating their surroundings with their torches.
Ancient patterns were carved on the walls, seemingly telling an ancient story. Tie Xiong and the other guards vigilantly observed their surroundings, wary of any unknown dangers.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze carefully looked around and found a stone platform in the center of the palace with a line of text engraved on it: "The path to truth has no end."
Xu Yuehuai's heart skipped a beat; she felt that the words seemed to hint at something. They carefully examined the stone platform and suddenly discovered a mechanism beneath it.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, then pressed the mechanism together. With a rumbling sound, the stone platform slowly sank, revealing a passage.
The passageway was eerie, exuding a chilling aura. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, then led the way into the passageway.
Tie Xiong and the other guards followed closely behind them, their heartbeats echoing in the quiet passage.
After walking for a long time, a stone gate appeared at the end of the passage. A mysterious pattern was carved on the stone gate, which seemed to be an ancient seal.
Suddenly, Tie Xiong shouted warily, "Watch out!"
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze looked up and saw a huge spider hanging down from the top, with venom flowing from its mouthparts.
They quickly retreated a few steps, while Tie Xiong and the other guards raised their weapons, ready to fight the giant spider. A fierce battle ensued.
The giant spider's venom filled the entire passage with a pungent odor, but Xu Yuehuai and his team successfully defeated the giant spider thanks to their superb martial arts skills and teamwork.
After the battle, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze returned to the stone gate. They carefully observed the patterns and finally discovered the way to break the seal.
Through their efforts, the stone door gradually opened a crack. A mysterious aura permeated the space behind the stone door.
"Could this be the hiding place of that organization?" Xu Yuehuai looked around warily.
Qi Guze nodded. "It seems we need to proceed with caution."
The two carefully made their way through the long corridor and arrived at a large hall.
A huge stone tablet stood in the center, with lines of blurred characters engraved on it. Xu Yuehuai stepped forward to examine it closely and discovered that these characters recorded the origin and purpose of that organization.
It turns out that this organization was founded by a martial arts master with the aim of unifying the martial arts world and establishing a powerful empire.
However, as time went on, the organization gradually became greedy and brutal, and was eventually defeated by the combined forces of various sects.
Xu Yuehuai was startled. "So, this organization still has remnants causing trouble in the martial arts world?"
Qi Guze said in a deep voice, "It seems so. We must find their whereabouts as soon as possible to prevent them from causing trouble in the martial arts world again."
The two decided to return to the capital first and then discuss their next course of action.
On the way back, Xu Yuehuai said with a heavy heart, "We must find the weaknesses of the men in black as soon as possible and lure them out so that we can rescue Zi'ang."
Qi Guze nodded firmly, "Yes."
Their carriage quickly headed towards the gates of the imperial city.
The streets were bustling with pedestrians, creating a lively atmosphere.
However, just as they were about to pass through the imperial city gate, a rich aroma of osmanthus cake wafted over them.
Xu Yuehuai's breath caught in her throat, and her hands trembled slightly inside the carriage. That fragrance was so familiar and so comforting to her.
Her eyes were red; they were tears of excitement.
"This tastes like the osmanthus cake I made for Zi'ang before!" Xu Yuehuai excitedly grabbed Qi Guze's hand, her voice trembling slightly.
Her eyes were fixed on the direction from which the fragrance was coming, as if she could travel through time and space to see the person she cared about deeply.
“Zi'ang is definitely nearby!” Her tone was full of determination.
Looking at her excited expression, Qi Guze couldn't help but feel a pang of tenderness in his heart.
He gently hugged her, trying to calm her down: "Okay, let's quickly follow the trail! It must be a clue left by Zi'ang!"
Guided by Xu Yuehuai, the carriage quickly changed its route.
The coachman gripped the reins tightly, navigating the carriage through the bustling streets.
Pedestrians on the street turned their heads, watching the carriage speeding past with curiosity.
The aroma of osmanthus cake grew stronger and stronger, leading the carriage to a quaint courtyard. Ancient trees towered in the courtyard, the grass was lush and green, and several birds sang merrily in the branches.
In a corner of the courtyard, a pot of osmanthus was in full bloom, its fragrance filling the air. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a smile, as if they both saw a glimmer of hope.
They walked lightly into the courtyard, their hearts filled with anticipation and excitement.
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