Qi Guze nodded. He knew Xu Yuehuai's personality; once she made a decision, she would do it without hesitation. He turned to look at Qi Zi'ang and Qi Zixin beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness: "Zi'ang, Zixin, you must be good and let Sister-in-law Zhou Wan take care of you. My mother and I have to go and do something important."
Although Qi Zi'ang and Qi Zixin were young, they sensed the heavy atmosphere. They nodded obediently, indicating that they would behave. Tie Chunsheng also came over and patted Qi Zi'ang on the shoulder to show his support.
Subsequently, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze went to the palace and told Qi Hanlin about the matter.
After listening to their story, Qi Hanlin frowned and pondered for a moment. Then he took out a key from his sleeve and handed it to Xu Yuehuai: "Uncle, Aunt, this is the key to the imperial mausoleum. Please be careful on this trip, safety first."
Xu Yuehuai took the key and nodded solemnly. She and Qi Guze exchanged a knowing smile. They knew the mission was arduous and dangerous, but they also believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to successfully obtain Xia Binglian and save Bei Xuan and the Mingyue Kingdom.
After leaving the palace, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze embarked on their journey to the imperial mausoleum. Along the way, they faced numerous hardships, including harsh natural environments and unexpected attacks. However, with their exceptional wisdom and courage, they overcame each crisis.
After several days of arduous travel, they finally arrived at the entrance to the imperial mausoleum. All around was utter silence, as if even the wind had stopped blowing. They cautiously entered the mausoleum, only to find it already teeming with men in black.
"Hmph, you've finally arrived." A leader stepped out from among the men in black, giving Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze a cold glance, a smug smile playing on his lips.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, knowing there was no way to avoid it. They quickly drew their swords and engaged in a fierce battle with the man in black.
Amidst the flashing swords, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze displayed astonishing martial arts skills and seamless teamwork. They fought side-by-side at times, and at others split up, defeating the men in black one by one. However, the men in black seemed endless; every time they defeated a group, a new one would appear.
“These people seem endless; we must find their source!” Xu Yuehuai said to Qi Guze, panting heavily.
Qi Guze nodded, his sharp eyes scanning the surrounding men in black, trying to find a weakness in their demeanor. Suddenly, he noticed that one of the men in black seemed to be holding a token with peculiar patterns engraved on it.
"That's the symbol of the Dark Moon Kingdom!" Qi Guze exclaimed.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai was shocked: "Could these men in black be enemies of the Underworld Moon Kingdom? Are they here to stop us from obtaining the Xia Binglian?"
Qi Guze said in a deep voice, "It seems that's the case. We must find Xia Binglian as soon as possible and then leave this place!"
They decided to split up; Xu Yuehuai was responsible for finding Xia Binglian, while Qi Guze was responsible for distracting the men in black. The two quickly separated and began searching the tomb.
Xu Yuehuai walked through a series of dark tomb passages, the sounds of fighting between men in black reaching her ears. She was extremely anxious, but could only quicken her pace to search for Xia Binglian's whereabouts.
Suddenly, she saw a faint light flickering ahead. Overjoyed, she quickly stepped forward and saw a crystal-clear lotus flower on a stone platform—the very Xia Binglian she had been searching for!
However, just as she was about to reach for Xia Binglian, a dark figure suddenly appeared from the side, a long sword in his hand pointed directly at her throat.
"Hmph, you want to take Xia Binglian? You'll have to get past me first!" the man in black sneered.
Xu Yuehuai's eyes turned cold. She swiftly drew her sword and engaged the man in black in a fierce battle. Their swordsmanship was swift and ruthless, their blades clashing and producing a piercing metallic clang.
After a thrilling battle, Xu Yuehuai finally defeated the man in black with her exceptional martial arts skills and unwavering will, obtaining the legendary Xia Binglian. Standing in the tomb, feeling the faint chill emanating from the crystal-clear lotus flower in her hand, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
However, just as she was about to leave, a strange laugh suddenly echoed from within the tomb. The laughter seemed to come from all directions, sending chills down her spine. Xu Yuehuai immediately looked around alertly, and saw something wriggling in the darkness.
"Hahaha, you think you can save Bei Xuan by obtaining Xia Binglian? How naive!" A sinister voice echoed in the tomb, as if it came from the depths of hell.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, both feeling uneasy. They knew that the owner of that voice must be the mastermind behind these men in black. They cautiously searched for the source of the voice and finally discovered a mysterious figure dressed in black robes in a dark corner.
The mysterious figure stood in the shadows, only revealing a pair of cold and sharp eyes. He looked coldly at Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
"Who are you? Why are you stopping us from obtaining Xia Binglian?" Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and questioned.
The mysterious man smiled contemptuously and said, "Who I am is not important. What is important is that I am an enemy of the Underworld Moon Kingdom, and naturally I must stop you from rescuing Bei Xuan. Moreover, Xia Binglian is not so easy to obtain."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and immediately more men in black surged in from all directions. These men in black were all highly skilled, clearly having undergone rigorous training. Wielding sharp blades, they charged towards Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with determination and resolve. They knew that at this moment, they had no choice but to fight with all their might.
"Ah Yue, be careful!" Qi Guze shouted, his long sword flashing like a cold light as he aimed straight at the leader of the men in black. Xu Yuehuai, on the other hand, moved nimbly among the men in black, each strike precise and ruthless.
Although the men in black outnumbered each other, they were quickly overwhelmed by the combined attack of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze. They fell one after another, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating into the air.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, the mysterious man suddenly launched an even fiercer attack. With a flick of his black robe, a powerful surge of black energy swept towards Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guzhe.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze struggled against the encroaching black energy, but their bodies seemed to be firmly bound by this force, unable to move. They could only watch helplessly as the mysterious figure approached step by step.
"Hahaha, is this all you've got? You've really disappointed me!" The mysterious man laughed triumphantly, and with another wave of his black robe, an even more powerful surge of black energy rushed towards them.
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