"ah--!"
"Something's wrong with these beasts!"
"They were inspired with tremendous power!"
"We're no match for them!"
The guards fell one after another, their flesh and blood flying everywhere, and screams echoed throughout the room.
In this critical moment, Qi Guze had a flash of inspiration and took out a sleeping powder and lit it.
The smoke spread rapidly, impairing the beasts' vision and making them sluggish and confused.
"Let's all charge!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, and Yan Qing fought hard and finally broke through to escape.
"Yuehuai, are you alright?" Qi Guze rushed to Xu Yuehuai's side.
Xu Yuehuai said, "I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me."
"And you?"
She was also very worried about Qi Guze's situation.
After all, Qi Guze had many hidden injuries before.
"I'm fine too," Qi Guze said to Yan Qing. "Let everyone bandage their wounds properly and rest here for a while."
"Those who are seriously injured will stay behind, while those who are slightly injured will come with me on the journey."
Yan Qing replied, "Yes!"
Yan Qing then immediately made the arrangements.
The battle left a deep impression on them. They had never seen such a ferocious beast, nor had they ever experienced such a difficult fight.
However, they were not deterred. On the contrary, the battle strengthened their belief and determination, and they vowed to find Bai Yu and complete their mission.
After resting there for the night, Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai continued their journey. Their clothes were tattered, and their bodies were covered in blood and mud.
However, their eyes shone with unwavering determination. Everything they did was not only for themselves, but also for the future of the entire nation and people.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze led their team across the vast grasslands and over towering mountains.
Their goals were firm, and their hearts were filled with hope and anticipation for the future.
However, as fate would have it, just as they were traveling along a mountain path, a sudden storm struck, and their carriage nearly overturned on the side of the road.
Xu Yuehuai gripped the carriage handle tightly, her eyes fixed firmly ahead. Her face was covered in rain, but she showed no fear.
Qi Guze assisted from the side, and they supported each other in facing this sudden crisis together.
"Everyone, follow me!"
Upon seeing this, Yan Qing immediately led the other guards forward, using their bodies to clear a path for the carriage and ensure the safety of the group.
In the wind and rain, their figures appeared exceptionally tall.
The guards pressed forward, step by step, advancing toward their goal.
Despite the numerous difficulties, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze never gave up. They knew that their mission concerned the safety of the King of Dongsang and the fate of the entire country.
Their resolve grew even stronger amidst the storm. Gradually, the wind subsided, and the rain stopped.
When the sky cleared, they finally arrived at the valley they had visited before. The valley was filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, a scene of tranquility and peace. The people in the group breathed a sigh of relief; they knew they had survived a life-or-death ordeal.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a smile. Along the way, they had experienced countless hardships and obstacles together. However, it was precisely these difficulties that made them stronger and more united.
On this vast land, they will continue to move forward and strive for their goals.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze led their team onward. Their destination was not far off, but the journey remained fraught with unknown dangers and challenges.
Every night, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze would sit around the campfire, sharing their stories and experiences.
These stories are filled with hardship and tears, but even more so with resilience and faith. Their words are brimming with strength and hope, bringing boundless warmth and power to those around them.
On this vast and boundless land, their figures appear so small, yet so resilient.
After overcoming numerous hardships, they finally reached their destination—the valley where Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze had spent a long time before.
The valley's location was extremely secluded, as if nature had deliberately set up a test for them.
As the leader of the team, Xu Yuehuai's eyes were firm and profound. She knew that this valley not only had complex terrain, but also countless unknown dangers awaited them.
"Everyone must be careful," Xu Yuehuai reminded everyone. Her voice was soft, but full of strength. "This valley is difficult to enter. If you are not careful, you will lose your way."
Everyone in the team nodded deeply, their eyes shining with determination.
Yan Qing, a young guard, still had a somewhat immature look on his face, but his eyes were filled with determination. He and the other guards raised their weapons, ready to face any danger.
"Yes!" Their voices were unified and full of confidence.
Just as they were about to move on, the surrounding air suddenly turned icy cold, and a thick fog rolled in from nowhere, instantly enveloping the entire valley. The fog was so dense that one could hardly see their hand in front of their face.
"Everyone stay close together, don't get separated!" Xu Yuehuai shouted, her voice trembling slightly in the mist, but still firm. "We have to keep our formation and follow me."
The members of the group huddled together, their weapons gleaming eerily in the mist. The sound of their heartbeats echoed through the silent valley, spreading with the fog.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, gripping her weapon tightly. Her figure appeared exceptionally resolute in the mist. She took a step forward, cautiously moving ahead.
She moved with extreme caution with each step, as if searching for the courage and strength to move forward.
The others in the group followed closely behind her, their steps heavy, but their eyes filled with boundless hope.
They believed that as long as they followed Xu Yuehuai, they could escape this fog and reach their destination.
In this thick fog, time seemed to stretch out. Everyone's heart was pounding, and they took each step cautiously, afraid that a single misstep would plunge them into endless danger.
However, it was precisely this unknown danger and tension that brought their hearts even closer together.
They depended on each other and faced the difficulties ahead together.
Yan Qing's expression grew increasingly tense, his hands gripping his weapon tightly, as if he were using this method to bolster his own courage.
The other guards also expressed their trust and support for Xu Yuehuai in their own ways.
“Madam, I believe you can lead us to a way out,” a guard said softly.
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