On this auspicious day, Zhou Wan and Tie Xiong silently offered their blessings to the newlyweds. Their hearts were filled with anticipation and dreams for the future, as if a series of beautiful paintings were unfolding before their eyes.
As night fell, the lights of Tianxiang Tower gradually dimmed. Jiang Qianqian and Zhao Yuanhao stood side by side by the window, gazing at the starry night sky. Their hearts were filled with hope and anticipation for the future, as if their love had been elevated and made eternal on this beautiful night.
Their story will be passed down through the ages, becoming an eternal legend.
As dawn broke, the sunlight, like silk threads, spilled into every corner of the Prince's Palace.
Xu Yuehuai had already changed into a light martial arts outfit, ready to face the challenges of the new day together with Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng. Her steps were light yet firm, and her eyes shone with an indomitable light, as if she could forge ahead no matter how difficult the road ahead might be.
The three were practicing their martial arts in the courtyard when a guard rushed in, shouting in a panic, "Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! News has come from Dongsang Kingdom that the Ghost Doctor has met with misfortune and requests immediate rescue!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's heart sank, and the sword in his hand paused.
She quickly took the letter from the guard and skimmed through it, her expression gradually becoming serious.
The Ghost Doctor saved her life, and now that he is in danger, how can she stand idly by?
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath to calm her emotions, then turned to Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng and said, "Ziang, Chunsheng, I have urgent business to attend to. You should go back to your respective courtyards first."
The two nodded in agreement, and Xu Yuehuai then turned to the guard and asked, "Where is the Prince?"
The guard replied, "The prince and His Majesty went to inspect the military camp and have not yet returned."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai grew even more anxious, but she knew she couldn't panic. She took a deep breath and said to the guard, "Go and inform the Prince to return as soon as possible. I'm going to Dongsang Kingdom to rescue the Ghost Doctor!"
Without hesitation, she led a fine horse over, mounted it, and rode away in a cloud of dust.
Throughout the journey, Xu Yuehuai was filled with worry and anxiety. She kept urging the horse to speed up, hoping to reach Dongsang Kingdom as soon as possible.
Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came, and Qi Guze rode up on horseback.
He saw Xu Yuehua running ahead alone, her brows furrowed, and couldn't help but feel a little reproachful for her willfulness. He caught up with Xu Yuehua and walked beside her, saying, "A-Yue, you're being willful again. Why did you run off all by yourself?"
Seeing Qi Guze chasing after her, Xu Yuehuai felt a little relieved. She explained, "Aze, the matter is urgent. The Ghost Doctor is in trouble, and I have to rush over to save him."
Qi Guze frowned upon hearing this and said, "Next time we encounter a situation like this, you must at least wait for me. What if you encounter danger while acting rashly alone?"
Xu Yuehuai knew that Qi Guze was worried about her safety, and her heart warmed. She nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will definitely wait for you next time."
The two continued on their way, but before long, they sensed an unusual aura emanating from Ze: "Ze, it seems like someone is hiding in the surrounding woods, observing us from the shadows."
Qi Guze's heart tightened. He nodded to Xu Yuehuai, sensing the unusual atmosphere around him. He drew his longsword and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
Suddenly, a group of masked men sprang out from the depths of the dense forest like wolves and tigers, wielding sharp weapons, their target Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze. Seeing this, the two showed no fear and immediately charged forward, engaging them in a thrilling and dangerous battle.
Xu Yuehuai's swordsmanship was sharp and her movements agile; each swing of her sword seemed to carry the force of a thunderbolt. Qi Guze's swordsmanship was like a rainbow, his aura as powerful as a rainbow, each strike filled with domineering power. The two cooperated perfectly, their offense and defense well-organized, quickly forcing the enemy into a retreat.
However, during the battle, Xu Yuehuai sensed something was amiss. Although these masked men attacked fiercely, they didn't seem like real assassins; rather, they appeared to be deliberately stalling for time.
Her heart tightened, a sense of foreboding washing over her. She immediately said to Qi Guze, "Aze, these people don't seem like real assassins. They seem more like they're deliberately stalling for time. We need to get going!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze realized the seriousness of the situation. He nodded, signaling Xu Yuehuai not to linger in the fight. The two quickly broke free from the enemy's entanglement, mounted their horses, and galloped away.
They traveled at breakneck speed and finally arrived at the foot of a majestic mountain in the Kingdom of Dongsang. However, the sight before them shocked them.
The mountains and fields were littered with corpses, rivers of blood flowed, a gruesome sight. The dead were all disciples of the Ghost Doctor's sect, their faces showing expressions of terror and despair, clearly victims of a sudden attack.
Overwhelmed with grief, Xu Yuehua knelt down and gently stroked the face of one of the deceased, her eyes gleaming with unwavering resolve. She vowed to avenge these innocent victims.
Qi Guze also had a grim face. He looked around, trying to find clues. Suddenly, he noticed a figure kneeling at the mountain gate—it was the Ghost Doctor.
When the Ghost Doctor saw Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze arrive, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. He struggled to his feet, but suddenly collapsed to the ground due to the severity of his injuries.
Xu Yuehuai rushed forward to help the Ghost Doctor up, only to find him on the verge of death. She immediately took out the medicine she carried with her and gave it to the Ghost Doctor.
Under the influence of the elixir, the Ghost Doctor slowly opened his eyes. He saw Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. He said weakly, "Thank you... My fellow disciples, my grandmasters, and my uncles and grand-grandmasters—all of them were silenced..."
Xu Yuehuai grasped the Ghost Doctor's hand and said firmly, "We will help you get revenge!"
Afterwards, she and Qi Guze began to carefully search the scene, looking for possible clues. They found some scattered weapons and pieces of clothing, as well as some messy footprints.
Xu Yuehuai squatted down and carefully examined the footprints. She noticed that the footprints varied in size and depth, clearly left by multiple people. Moreover, some of the footprints seemed special, as if they were left by someone wearing specially made shoes.
A thought struck her, and she said to Qi Guze, "Aze, look at these footprints. Something seems off. These people don't seem to be ordinary assassins; they came prepared."
Qi Guze nodded; he too had noticed the unusual footprints. He said, "It seems we need to thoroughly investigate the identities and origins of these people." The two continued searching the scene, hoping to find more clues.
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