"This is an order!" General Lin's voice was weak, but it was filled with undeniable authority. He took a deep breath and continued, "My fate is sealed, but you still have a future. Don't lose your lives for my sake."
The soldiers lowered their heads, their hearts filled with pain and helplessness. They knew that General Lin's words, though cruel, were the truth. They could not sacrifice their lives and futures for someone who was already destined to die.
However, at that moment, a cold and cruel voice broke the silence: "Kill them!"
The voice came from Song Luo, whose face wore a cold and cruel smile, as if this bloody massacre was just a form of entertainment for her.
Upon hearing the order, the servants raised their weapons and charged at the soldiers.
Although the soldiers were unwilling, they knew they had no way out. They continued to brandish their weapons, engaging in a final duel with the servants.
"Ping ping ping ping!"
"Go to hell!"
"Today, it's either you or me who dies!"
The sounds of clashing weapons, screams, and roars mingled together, creating a bloody and cruel scene.
Although the soldiers were brave, the Song family's numbers far outnumbered them. Soon, soldiers began to fall in pools of blood.
General Lin watched this scene, his eyes filled with pain and rage. He struggled to rush forward and stop the massacre, but his body was too weak to move. He could only watch helplessly as his soldiers fell one by one, his heart filled with unbearable grief.
"Why? Why did this have to happen?" General Lin was extremely indignant, but powerless to change the situation.
However, Song Luo did not answer his question. She simply watched coldly, a surge of joy in her heart, as if she had already foreseen her victory.
The battle ended quickly. One by one, the soldiers fell into pools of blood, their eyes filled with resentment and anger.
General Lin also lost all hope of survival, falling into a pool of blood along with his soldiers. His face still bore traces of wet tears, but his resolute gaze was gone forever.
Song Luo stood on the only clean spot beside the pool of blood, looking at the fallen soldiers without a trace of pity.
She gave a cold laugh, turned, and left the lobby. Her silhouette appeared particularly sinister in the dim light, like a demon emerging from hell.
Night was falling, but the Song residence remained deathly silent.
Only the blood-soaked ground and the fallen corpses silently recounted what had just happened.
The sacrifice of General Lin and his soldiers became the most somber footnote to this night.
Their names will be forever remembered in the annals of history, serving as representatives of those martyrs who bravely sacrificed themselves for justice and faith.
...
Another deep, dark night, and a silent confrontation quietly unfolds.
The night was like thick ink, swallowing the entire sky, leaving only a few stars twinkling in the darkness.
Xu Yuehuai was standing at the window of Zuixianlou, the letter in her hand trembling slightly, the words on it piercing her eyes like a knife.
Xu Yuehuai frowned, her eyes flashing with a determined yet worried light. The letter simply stated: "The Song family has an agreement; the matter is of great importance."
These few words weighed heavily on her heart, like a thousand-pound burden.
She knew that this was not just an ordinary letter, but a chance that could change her destiny.
The Ghost Doctor stood to the side, his gaze deep and complex. He glanced at Xu Yuehuai and sighed helplessly, "Your Highness, this is clearly a trap. Song Luo is cunning and shrewd; she wouldn't have invited you without a reason."
However, Xu Yuehuai seemed to have already made up her mind. Her gaze pierced through the window, looking towards the dimly lit Song residence in the distance. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, as if she were prepared to face any hardship.
“General Lin and his soldiers are in grave danger because of that batch of medicine,” Xu Yuehuai said in a deep voice. “I cannot stand idly by. They are citizens of the Great Zhou Kingdom, and I cannot let them sacrifice themselves in vain.”
At this moment, nothing could shake her conviction!
She has to go!
The Ghost Doctor shook his head helplessly, and could only pray silently in his heart that Xu Yuehuai would have a safe journey.
Xu Yuehuai put on a cloak and walked out of Zuixianlou.
In the darkness of the night, her figure appeared so lonely yet resolute.
She knew that this journey would be fraught with peril, but she did not back down because she held firm to her principles and had a responsibility she could not relinquish.
...
The gates of the Song residence slowly opened, and Xu Yuehuai walked in.
The mansion was completely silent, with only the sound of the wind rustling through the treetops.
She walked along the long corridor, taking each step carefully.
Suddenly, a cold wind swept by, and Xu Yuehuai instinctively gripped the dagger in her hand tighter.
She glanced around warily, feeling as if countless eyes were watching her from the darkness. Her heart pounded, but her steps didn't falter. She knew she had to remain calm and resolute to face the danger that lay ahead.
"I didn't expect you to dare come." A cold voice rang out in the darkness.
Xu Yuehuai looked in the direction of the sound and saw Song Luo emerge from the shadows. A mocking smile played on her lips, as if she had already seen through Xu Yuehuai's plan.
“Song Luo, getting involved with the people of the Four Kingdoms will not end well. Why did you do this?” Xu Yuehuai stared at her intently, his voice filled with anger and incomprehension.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Song Luo sneered repeatedly. "I have absolutely no connection with that evil organization."
"I've already seen it," Xu Yuehuai said coldly.
"Just because you saw it with your own eyes, you think it's real?" Song Luo curled her lip in disdain. "Guards, seize her."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of assassins emerged from all directions and surrounded Xu Yuehuai.
The longswords in their hands gleamed coldly in the night, as if they could pierce Xu Yuehuai at any moment.
However, Xu Yuehuai showed no fear. She glanced around, a cold glint in her eyes. She knew that she had to give it her all in this battle.
"What are you doing? Aren't you afraid that the Great Zhou Kingdom will surround and kill you with all its might?" Xu Yuehuai questioned loudly.
However, Song Luo burst into laughter: "But this is Dongsang Kingdom, what can you do to me?"
Xu Yuehuai's heart sank; what Song Luo said was true. But she couldn't give up like this; she had to fight for a chance of survival for General Lin and his soldiers.
So she suddenly pulled out her dagger and rushed towards Song Luo.
Seeing this, Song Luo also drew his longsword and went to meet them. The two clashed, and the light of swords and the shadows of blades intertwined in the night, creating a breathtaking scene.
In this fierce battle, Xu Yuehuai displayed astonishing martial arts skills and intelligence. She sometimes dodged Song Luo's attacks and sometimes seized opportunities to launch fierce offensives. The fight between the two was intense and spectacular, dazzling to the eye.
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