The atmosphere inside the carriage grew increasingly tense, and a hint of anxiety flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes: "Wouldn't Zi'ang be in danger?"
Qi Guze stared intently into Xu Yuehuai's eyes and said in a deep voice, "We need to get back as soon as possible."
"Speed up!" His voice was firm and powerful, exuding an unquestionable authority.
Upon hearing Qi Guze's command, the coachman immediately cracked his whip, and the carriage noticeably sped up.
The mountain road was rugged and uneven, and the carriage bumped and swayed, but the two people inside were immersed in their own thoughts, seemingly oblivious to everything around them.
Time slipped away quietly amidst the jolting of the carriage, and as night fell, the city gates of Wuling Kingdom came into view in the distance.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze looked towards the city gate, a complex emotion flashing in their eyes. The city gate guards all showed expressions of surprise when they saw the speeding carriage approaching.
The carriage sped past, kicking up a cloud of dust. The guards exchanged bewildered glances, wondering what had happened.
However, when they saw the token that Qi Guze took out from outside the window, they recognized it as a token bestowed by the King of Wuling upon high-ranking officials and nobles. So they immediately opened the city gate and let them in.
The carriage passed through the city gate, sped along the bustling streets, and finally stopped in front of a magnificent mansion.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze immediately jumped off the carriage and rushed into the mansion. The scene inside the mansion shocked them both.
The once orderly mansion was now in complete disarray, as if it had been the site of a major battle. Furniture was broken and scattered everywhere, and flowers and plants were trampled and broken. Even more alarming, the little princess had collapsed on the ground, bleeding profusely from multiple wounds.
Xu Yuehuai immediately rushed forward and hugged the little princess tightly. His face was pale, and his eyes were full of worry: "Little princess! Little princess! How are you?"
Her voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she was extremely nervous.
At the same time, Xia Sen and the others rushed out from the shadows. They were all wounded, clearly having just gone through a fierce battle.
When Xia Sen saw the little princess collapse on the ground, his expression immediately changed: "Little princess! Quickly carry her inside!"
He shouted loudly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
Qi Guze quickly surveyed his surroundings, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "It seems we're still too late." His voice was filled with sorrow and self-reproach.
With everyone's help, the little princess was finally safely returned to her room. Xia Sen hurriedly treated her wounds, and fortunately, she was alright.
Xu Yuehuai stayed by the little princess's bedside, and the worry in her eyes gradually subsided.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath and resolutely walked outside. The sunlight shone obliquely, and a gentle breeze caressed her face, but her heart was unusually heavy.
She looked at the people in the courtyard, each with a solemn expression, and her gaze finally settled on Xia Sen.
"Xia Sen, you come out too." Xu Yuehuai's voice was a little hoarse, but it left no room for argument.
Xia Sen paused for a moment, then followed him out of the house. The two of them stood in the middle of the courtyard, and Qi Guze also walked over. Everyone else quietly stepped aside, giving them space.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "Has Zi'ang gone missing?"
Xia Sen slapped his forehead, a look of regret on his face. "This... I asked Sister Zhou to protect Zi Ang, but now I don't even know where they went."
Xu Yuehuai felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it had been ripped apart. She knew something must have happened to Zi'ang, and she staggered, almost falling.
Qi Guze reacted quickly and caught her. "Don't worry, Zi'ang is so smart, he'll definitely be fine. We'll send people to look for him, and we'll be able to track him down soon."
Xu Yuehuai looked up at Qi Guze, her eyes filled with relief, and said, "Mm."
Qi Guze gently patted her shoulder to comfort her. Then he immediately ordered his men to investigate Zi'ang's whereabouts.
In an instant, the entire courtyard was bustling with activity as everyone was busy searching for Zi'ang.
Xu Yuehuai stood there, her hands clenched into fists, her face filled with anxiety and worry. Xia Sen also stood solemnly to the side, his heart filled with self-blame and unease.
They endured every minute of the wait, hoping for good news.
Time seemed to stretch out, each second filled with tension and anticipation. The atmosphere in the courtyard grew increasingly oppressive, and worry was etched on everyone's face.
Qi Guze kept checking the time, his eyes serious. He couldn't let anything happen to Qi Zi'ang, nor could he let Xu Yuehua worry so much. He was afraid that if something happened to Qi Zi'ang, Xu Yuehua wouldn't be able to handle it.
But as time went by, no news came from his subordinates.
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up inside her. She frowned, her eyes revealing worry and helplessness.
Seeing this, Qi Guze gently patted her shoulder and whispered to comfort her, "Yuehuai, don't worry, we will definitely find Zi'ang."
Xu Yuehuai looked up at Qi Guze, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes, "I know, but now we need to find the trail of those men in black as soon as possible and find out their purpose. Maybe then we can find Zi'ang's whereabouts."
As the two were talking, a subordinate suddenly ran over from a distance, panting, and knelt down in front of them. "Reporting to my master, I have led men to search the entire imperial city thoroughly, but we have not found any trace of the young master."
Her subordinate's words made Xu Yuehuai even more uneasy. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying her best to control her emotions.
Qi Guze pondered silently, realizing that this matter was not simple and that there must be a larger conspiracy hidden behind it.
"Keep searching for me!"
"Find Zi'ang even if you have to dig three feet into the ground!"
The subordinate replied, "Yes!"
That night, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze summoned all their subordinates to discuss their next course of action.
After a heated discussion, they decided to continue their investigation into the origins of the black-clad man's swordsmanship.
After several days of investigation, they discovered that this sword technique was extremely similar to that used by a mysterious organization many years ago. That organization had once stirred up a bloody storm in the martial arts world, but later disappeared without a trace.
A chill ran through the two of them as they gradually realized that this organization was inextricably linked to Qi Ziang's disappearance.
"What is the origin of this organization? Why has it reappeared after so many years?" Xu Yuehuai asked, frowning, her eyes flashing with a sharp light.
Qi Guze was silent for a moment, then said in a heavy tone, "We must find out the details of this organization; perhaps that's the only way to find Zi'ang's whereabouts."
Just then, Tie Xiong walked over.
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