To avoid causing a commotion, Qin Jian used a sleeping potion, which was extremely effective, instantly putting a large number of people to the ground.
Qin Jian was closer and smelled more of it; if he hadn't taken the antidote beforehand, he would have collapsed as well.
He shook his head to clear his mind, then quickly searched the surrounding area for the earthen cell.
Since it was an earthen prison, the conditions wouldn't be very good. Based on his past experience, Qin Jian searched around and came to the outside of a sheltered cave, where he could vaguely hear noises coming from inside.
"Is anyone there? Someone come and keep me company!"
"Old Geng? Old Geng? Are you back yet? Did you get the seasoning packet?"
Although Qin Jian had little contact with Prince Jing, these words basically confirmed that Prince Jing was the one in question.
It was indeed Prince Jing who instigated Lao Geng to storm the military camp, but the reason was speechless: it was for Lu Hei Ya's seasoning packets.
Qin Jian felt a chill run down his spine; he hadn't expected that the breakthrough in this matter would still lie with He Jiu Niang.
He Jiuniang: I may not show my face, but my legend is known throughout the martial arts world.
Qin Jian nimbly went inside and saw a dusty-looking man leaning against the wooden door, calling out to Lao Geng with an idle expression.
Upon hearing footsteps, Prince Jing turned around and was about to speak when Qin Jian stopped him.
"Your Highness, please do not panic. I am Qin Jian, the commander-in-chief of the Fire Cloud Division. I have come to rescue you."
Fire Cloud Division!
Prince Jing's eyes lit up instantly. He didn't recognize Qin Jian of the Fire Cloud Division, but he knew that the previous commander-in-chief of the Fire Cloud Division was Lu Baichuan. Without a doubt, it must have been sent by Lu Baichuan.
Based on the timeline, the other party must have arrived as soon as they received the letter he wrote to He Jiuniang. Could it be that they already knew they were in danger at that time?
"Good, good, good! I'm saved!"
Prince Jing jumped up, his face beaming with joy.
Sure enough, at crucial moments, it still comes down to He Jiuniang and Lu Baichuan. The people they sent were able to find him, but those useless little brats around him remained completely silent.
Qin Jian drew his long sword and cut the chains, then personally helped Prince Jing out.
The earthen cell was very small, and Prince Jing, being tall, could not really move around. For a long time, he could only lie down or sit. Now that he was free, he had difficulty even walking.
"How did you get in? Where are the people outside? Are the people who came in safe?"
Prince Jing was most concerned about this. After all, he had been here for more than a month and knew very well how tight the security was. He didn't really want to cause the sacrifice of many people because of himself.
"I have the medicine given to me by Sister-in-law Jiu Niang. Everyone outside has been drugged, so we are safe for now, but we can't stay too long. Is Your Highness still able to walk? Shall I carry you?"
As he spoke, he bowed before Prince Jing.
It's really embarrassing for a grown man to need someone to carry him, but Prince Jing knew that his current situation was indeed not good. If he tried to be strong, he would only implicate Qin Jian, so he didn't hesitate and let Qin Jian carry him.
When I came out, I saw a dark mass lying on the ground and couldn't help but exclaim, "The things He Jiuniang gave us are amazing!"
Qin Jian laughed and said, "Yes, without these things, it would probably take a lot of effort."
After saying that, he didn't linger any longer. He glanced at the thick smoke rising from the northern mountain, took out a tinderbox, and set a fire in the woods to the south. Then, he carried Prince Jing away quickly.
Once those people discover there's a fire in the south, they'll evacuate people to this side, making things easier for the brothers in the north.
"Your Highness, I can only temporarily place you in a safe place. I still need to go and meet up with the other brothers. I can't just leave them behind."
After walking a long way, Qin Jian found a sturdy tree that was good for hiding and placed Prince Jing directly on a branch with dense foliage.
Prince Jing nodded understandingly: "Go quickly, and come back alive!"
Prince Jing was not injured, but his hands and feet were stiff and he had little strength. He would feel better after a while.
Qin Jian nodded, gave him a signal, and said, "Your Highness, please rest for a while, adjust yourself, and then go down the mountain as soon as possible. Then send this signal, and some brothers will be waiting for you at the foot of the mountain."
After giving all the instructions, Qin Jian left. He used his lightness skill to run a long way, making sure he was far away from Prince Jing's location, before sending a signal to his brothers, informing them that the mission was accomplished and they should retreat as soon as possible.
Upon seeing the signal, everyone was overjoyed. After resolving their immediate troubles, they descended the mountain, with the first to arrive safely signaling the arrival of the others.
Throughout the night, signals kept rising from the mountaintop. The people searching for the king ran back and forth, trying to put out the fire as well. They were so busy that they were overwhelmed, but they didn't get anything done.
While searching for people, Qin Jian kept an eye on his brothers' signals and found that most of them had safely descended the mountain, but only a few had not responded.
He was almost exhausted, but thinking that his brothers might be in danger, he gritted his teeth and persevered. He had to find everyone.
The east and west have the most signals, while the north has the least, so he kept heading north.
He still has a few bottles of medicine left, which could save his life in a critical situation.
"Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"
The men searching for the king were all red-eyed with rage. They had always been arrogant, thinking that after years of biding their time, dealing with the court officials would be as easy as crushing ants. But tonight, they never expected that the other side, with so few men, would outmaneuver them so easily.
Especially since these people have poison on them, anyone who gets close will be poisoned, some will faint, some will die, and some will be half-dead, all sorts of strange things. They dare not approach easily and can only watch these people do evil without being able to do anything about it.
"Ning Yan!"
Qin Jian was rushing north when he saw several people supporting each other as they came this way. Among them, the injured person being helped along was Ning Yan.
After calculating, it turns out that the five people in front of us are missing, which completes the group of brothers who came this time.
Qin Jian's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled down. Although everyone was injured, Ning Yan's injuries were more serious, but it didn't seem to be life-threatening.
Thankfully, everyone is still here!
"Sir, the fire is getting bigger and bigger. We need to get down the mountain as soon as possible!"
One of them spoke, not daring to delay even a moment's movement.
Qin Jian nodded and walked with them. Their eyes met, and they saw smiles in each other's eyes.
This mission was incredibly enjoyable for them; the injuries they sustained were negligible, and thanks to He Jiuniang's medicine, they easily dealt with many people.
After descending the mountain, they walked several more miles before reuniting with the other brothers, including some sent by General Li to meet them. Prince Jing was already safely waiting for them.
Upon seeing Qin Jian, he was the first to rush forward and ask, "Is everyone here? Are they all alright?"
Qin Jian smiled with relief and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, the brothers are all here!"
"Hahaha, that's amazing! Let's go, let's go back right away!"
Prince Jing felt much more at ease, but he couldn't have time for casual conversation for the time being; returning home was the safest option.
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