Qi Guze followed closely behind, their teamwork becoming increasingly seamless, as if they had become one. After a fierce struggle, they finally defeated all the men in black blocking their path, thanks to their tenacious will and exceptional martial arts skills.
They arrived at the entrance to the cave, panting, ready to go down and search for Qi Zixin.
However, at that moment, the leader of the men in black suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with a crazed light: "Want to save her? Not so easy!" He suddenly pulled out a dagger and charged towards Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately swung their swords to meet the attack. Their swordsmanship was sharp and swift, each swing creating a sharp gust of wind.
However, the leader of the men in black was extremely skilled in martial arts, and the three of them fought to a standstill.
At this critical moment, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze displayed extraordinary martial arts skills and unwavering will, engaging in a fierce battle with the leader of the men in black.
Just as they were locked in fierce combat, a clear cry suddenly rang out from the cave: "Mother! Father!" Qi Zixin's voice was weak as she rushed out, tears welling up in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately separated to fight the leader of the men in black. Qi Guze fought against the men in black, while Xu Yuehuai rushed towards Qi Zixin.
However, just as Qi Zixin was about to be rescued by Xu Yuehuai, a man in black suddenly appeared behind her, pointing a dagger at Qi Zixin.
At the same time, men in black descended from the sky to deal with Xu Yuehuai.
Qi Zixin then realized that she had been tricked. The men in black had been hiding in the shadows all along, without letting her know, just so she could take the opportunity to lure Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze over.
So this was the real plan of those men in black!
"Mother, be careful!" Qi Zixin shouted loudly.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai felt a pang of anxiety, but she quickly calmed down and used the hidden weapon given to her by the Ghost Doctor to deal with the man in black.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
The dagger in the man's hand fell to the ground instantly.
At the same time, Yan Qing used his unpredictable footwork to quickly reach Qi Zixin's side and repel the man in black.
Xu Yuehuai shook off the two men in black who were harassing her and quickly came to Qi Zixin's side. "Zixin, Mother is here." She hugged Qi Zixin tightly, as if she wanted to merge her into her own blood and bones.
Qi Zixin looked at her mother and father with teary eyes, knowing she was safe. At that moment, all fear and despair vanished, replaced by endless gratitude and warmth.
"Zixin, you wait here first. I'll go and deal with this ant."
Xu Yuehuai handed Qi Zixin over to Yan Qing, then grabbed a dagger and rushed towards Qi Guze to fight alongside him.
In the dimly lit corner of the dilapidated temple, a thrilling rescue operation finally came to an end.
The leader of the men in black was subdued by Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, and the rest of the men in black were also defeated one by one.
The dilapidated temple was in complete disarray, but Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze remained vigilant. They knew this was only a temporary victory, and they had to leave this place as soon as possible to ensure Zixin's safety.
They hugged Qi Zixin tightly. "Zixin! We've finally found you!" Xu Yuehuai said excitedly.
Qi Guze hugged Qi Zixin tightly: "Yes, your mother and I have been looking for you. It's good that you're alright."
"I'm sorry, Father, Mother, it's Zixin who made you worry and caused you such danger." Qi Zixin looked at her mother and father with teary eyes, knowing that she was safe now.
At that moment, all fear and despair vanished, replaced by boundless gratitude and warmth. She hugged her mother and father tightly, as if to forever remember this love.
"Don't say anything more, my dear girl. Let's go back quickly. Your brother and the others are very worried about you." Xu Yuehuai gently stroked Qi Zixin's head, then picked her up and prepared to leave the dilapidated temple.
Qi Guze held the mother and daughter tightly, providing them with solid protection.
Under the moonlight, they quietly left the dilapidated temple with Qi Zixin.
Yan Qing, Tie Xiong, and the other guards stayed behind to deal with the corpses and search for identification information left on them.
Although they were exhausted along the way, their hearts were filled with longing for home and hope for the future.
They knew that as long as their families were together, no other hardship mattered.
Under the cover of night, Xu Yuehuai and his group carefully avoided patrolling soldiers and pedestrians, fearing that this sudden incident would cause an unnecessary uproar.
After a series of twists and turns, they finally returned safely to the Regent's Palace.
The palace appeared especially solemn at night, with flickering lights, as if welcoming a returning hero.
As soon as she stepped into the Prince's residence, her family members rushed forward like a tide, their concern evident in their expressions. They surrounded Qi Zixin, eagerly inquiring about her condition.
"Zixin, what happened to you? Are you hurt?" Zhou Wan's voice was full of worry. She held Zixin's hand tightly, as if trying to find any scratches on her body.
The Ghost Doctor, who was standing nearby, also spoke up: "You little rascal, you've really made everyone worry for a long time." Although his voice was reproachful, his eyes were full of affection.
"Little sister!" Qi Ziang ran over breathlessly, his face full of self-reproach. "It's all my fault. I didn't protect you properly."
“Aunt!” Tie Chunsheng followed closely behind, his lips pressed tightly together, his eyes flashing with determination. “I was right beside you at the time, but I still couldn’t protect you. It’s all my fault for being too weak and not realizing that those people wanted to harm you.”
Seeing their self-reproachful expressions, Qi Zixin felt both touched and guilty. She quickly went over, took their hands, and gently comforted them, "Brother, nephew, how can this be your fault? Those people were just too wicked; it has nothing to do with you. You are both Zixin's best family. Let's go inside and have a good meal together. Zixin wants to eat Sister-in-law Wan's cooking." She didn't want Xu Yuehuai, who had just experienced a thrilling battle, to suffer any more hardship.
Zhou Wan naturally understood Zi Xin's filial piety. She smiled slightly and said softly, "Okay, I just asked the kitchen staff to prepare the dishes. I'll cook them for you now so you can see if my cooking skills have improved."
Xu Yuehuai chimed in, "It's been a long time since I've tasted your cooking. Thank you for your hard work."
Zhou Wan shook her head and replied gently, "It's not hard work on such a wonderful day. It's you, Mother, who have worked so hard."
So, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, and the others led the three children into the Prince's residence first. Zhou Wan then turned and went to the kitchen to begin her work.
Soon, a series of delicious dishes were placed on the table. Zhou Wan's culinary skills were indeed well-deserved; the dishes were excellent in color, aroma, and taste, making everyone's mouths water. Tie Xiong, Yan Qing, and the others also returned to the Prince's Mansion one after another, and everyone sat together, enjoying this rare time of reunion.
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