Their eyes were sharp, scanning every inch of the land, searching for those strange symbols.
However, the night was dark, and despite their best efforts, they could no longer find any trace of the mysterious symbols.
Qi Guze looked up at the sky. The stars were sparse, the moon was high in the sky, and the night was deep. He frowned worriedly: "It looks like we might not find it today. Everyone should go back first, and be careful not to encounter any danger."
As he spoke, his gaze swept across the crowd, revealing a sense of responsibility. The crowd nodded in agreement and retraced their steps.
The light from the thatched cottage looked especially warm in the night, as if beckoning them to return.
As soon as they entered the house, they lit a bonfire. The fire crackled and the bright flames illuminated everyone's faces.
Xu Yuehuai picked up the two strange stones and examined them repeatedly.
Her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with doubt and contemplation. She gently stroked the stone, as if she could sense something from it: "I think the people of Dongsang might know the meaning of these symbols."
Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "That's right, Yan Qing, you take these two stones and our discovery to report to King Dongsang at the crack of dawn tomorrow."
His gaze was firm and resolute, clearly indicating that he valued this discovery highly.
Yan Qing took the stone, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Yes, I will pass the message on to King Dongsang as soon as possible." His voice was deep and powerful, every word filled with strength.
As night deepened, the campfire flickered among the crowd, illuminating their tired yet resolute faces.
On this quiet night, an adventure to explore the unknown awaits them. Yan Qing, as their protector and messenger, will shoulder the important responsibility of passing on this clue.
Yan Qing sat by the campfire, his gaze fixed intently on the leaping flames. The weight of the two stones and their peculiar symbols stirred something within him. He knew his mission was important and arduous, and that no detail could be overlooked.
The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, Yan Qing got up to prepare for his departure.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai saw him to the door, both with a hint of worry on their faces. "Take care on your journey," Qi Guze instructed.
"Take care," Xu Yuehuai said.
Yan Qing nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and embarked on the road leading to Dongsang Kingdom. His figure appeared exceptionally resolute in the morning mist, each step firm and powerful.
He knew that this was his commitment to the mission and his challenge to the unknown world.
As the sun rose, its rays bathed the earth. Yan Qing's figure gradually disappeared in the sunlight, leaving behind only a deep silence and anticipation.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai returned to the thatched hut and began a new round of exploration and waiting.
In the days that followed, they continued searching for clues along the riverbank. Each discovery brought them one step closer to the truth, and each exploration gave them a deeper understanding of the unknown world.
However, they found no more strange stones, and had no choice but to leave the valley temporarily.
Yan Qing continued his journey along this path, bringing their discoveries to the King of Dongsang. However, things were not without their challenges...
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood in front of the thatched hut, their eyes darting around, their brows furrowed.
Xu Yuehuai's words broke the somber atmosphere, "There are no more clues here. Let's go back to Wuling Kingdom and check the situation. I'm particularly worried about Zi'ang's safety."
Her words carried a hint of anxiety, and her eyes were full of worry.
Qi Guze nodded and said, "Okay." His voice was steady and powerful, but it couldn't hide the unease in his heart.
Afterwards, they and the other guards quickly packed up their belongings and concealed their presence. Only faint footprints remained on the open ground in front of the hut, proving that they had been there.
"Senior Bai, we'll come back to search for your whereabouts again later!"
"You must stay safe!" Xu Yuehuai said.
The group bowed three times to the thatched hut, then left the valley along the same route.
This time, they didn't encounter any dense fog, and everything seemed to be going exceptionally smoothly. However, just as they were setting off back to Wuling Kingdom, a cold wind swept by, accompanied by a chilling atmosphere.
Suddenly, a group of men in black emerged from all directions, wielding sharp blades, and charged straight at Xu Yuehuai and her group. The guards around them quickly drew their swords to defend themselves, and in an instant, swords flashed and a battle was imminent.
Seeing the sudden attack, Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened, but she remained calm. She looked sharply at the men in black, a hint of unease rising in her heart.
The way these men in black attacked gave her a strange sense of familiarity.
A man in black charged at Xu Yuehuai with a sword, the blade carrying a chilling killing intent. Xu Yuehuai dodged to the side, simultaneously retaliating with a backhand strike, which the man in black hurriedly parried.
During the fight, Xu Yuehuai discovered that the black-clad man's swordsmanship was extremely similar to that of someone he had encountered before.
She was startled, and her thoughts raced.
On the other side, Qi Guze was also engaged in a fierce battle with several men in black. His swordsmanship was superb, and he forced his opponents back in just a few moves.
At the same time, he also noticed the attack methods of the men in black, and doubts arose in his heart. The guards fought against the men in black with all their might, and sword energy crisscrossed in the open space in front of the thatched hut.
The battle lasted for a long time before the men in black were finally driven back.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, both seeing deep worry in each other's eyes.
“These people look very familiar. They seem to be remnants of the group we wiped out before. Maybe they have found the people we care about. We must hurry back to Wuling Kingdom!” Xu Yuehuai said.
Qi Guze immediately gathered the guards around him, and as night fell, the group hurriedly left the battlefield and returned to Wuling Kingdom.
A simple horse-drawn carriage sped past on a rugged mountain road. Inside, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze sat facing each other, their expressions serious, clearly deep in thought.
The carriage was sparsely decorated, with only a simple wooden table and a few stools, exuding a faint woody fragrance.
Xu Yuehuai, dressed in a dark green long robe, exuded a heroic air. She frowned, gazing thoughtfully at the scenery rushing past the window, and said, "Are they trying to delay our journey?"
There was a hint of doubt in her voice.
Sitting opposite him was Qi Guze, dressed in a black outfit, with a calm demeanor.
Hearing Xu Yuehuai's question, he nodded slightly and said with certainty, "That's possible. The purpose of these men in black is unclear, but we can't rule out that possibility."
The carriage bumped along the rugged mountain road, the wheels grinding against the ground with a "gurgling" sound, accompanied by the clatter of the horses' hooves, as if playing a tense melody.
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