On the other side of the Night Dynasty, Chen Xiao was extremely anxious after learning that Qi Yanyun had been imprisoned.
She immediately summoned Xu Qian, Xu Ruyan, Xu Ruyu, Yuan Yin, Ning Yuyuan and others to discuss a rescue plan.
Xu Ruyan spoke first: "I think we can disguise ourselves and infiltrate the Huiyi Dynasty palace to find Qi Yanyun's location."
Xu Ruyu nodded in agreement and added, "At the same time, we need to seize the right opportunity. Once we find Qi Yanyun, we should quickly help him leave."
After a moment's thought, Chen Xiao said, "We need to understand the layout and defenses of the palace in order to formulate a foolproof plan."
Therefore, Ning Yuyuan used his connections to find someone familiar with the layout of the Huiyi Dynasty palaces, who then gave a detailed introduction to the palaces to everyone.
After some planning, the group decided to send Xu Ruyu and Yuan Yin first. They disguised themselves as ordinary merchants and brought gifts into the Huiyi Dynasty palace.
The two carefully searched for Qi Yanyun's whereabouts in the palace.
Meanwhile, Chen Xiao, Xu Ruyan, and others waited for their opportunity outside the palace.
They made contact with local resistance groups, preparing to coordinate an attack from within.
Xu Ruyu and Yuan Yin discovered the room in the palace where Qi Yanyun was imprisoned. They approached quietly, avoiding the guards.
Xu Ruyu gestured to Qi Yanyun through the window, and Qi Yanyun was delighted to see them.
Just then, the guards spotted them and shouted loudly.
Xu Ruyu and Yuan Yin immediately engaged in combat with the guards, while at the same time, Chen Xiao led the Night Dynasty soldiers in and rushed in.
Qi Yanyun also took the opportunity to open the door and join the others.
During the fierce battle, Gong Huilan learned that someone had broken into the palace and personally led her guards to the scene.
Chen Xiao and Gong Huilan exchanged glances, and Chen Xiao said loudly, "We do not want to have a conflict with your country, but your imprisonment of Qi Yanyun is unwise."
Gong Huilan, however, did not take it to heart. Her gaze swept over the crowd, and she suddenly looked at Xu Ruyu. A sly glint flashed in her eyes as she chuckled, "I've heard that your Night Dynasty is full of talented people. This young master is quite interesting."
As she spoke, she reached out and gently lifted Xu Ruyu's chin, asking in a flippant tone, "Would the young master be willing to stay and keep me company?"
Xu Ruyu's face darkened, and he stepped aside to avoid Gong Huilan's touch, saying righteously, "Your Majesty of the Huiyi Dynasty, please respect the dignity of both countries and our mission. Provoking conflict without cause will not benefit either country."
Gong Huilan laughed and then turned her gaze to Chen Xiao, saying, "If you want to rescue Qi Yanyun, it's not impossible. Just promise me that this young master will stay, and I will withdraw the border troops."
Chen Xiao frowned and calmly replied, "We are here to seek a peaceful solution, not to make a deal. If you want to get along well with Ye Chao, you should stop making such unreasonable demands."
Gong Huilan remained silent for a moment, her gaze sweeping over everyone, before suddenly speaking: "I will give you a chance to have a match with me. If you win, I will let Qi Yanyun leave."
Chen Xiao and the others exchanged glances and nodded, saying, "Alright, we accept the challenge."
Inside the Huiyi Dynasty palace, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. Gong Huilan's cold gaze swept over Chen Xiao and the others, a playful smile appearing on her lips.
"I've heard that your Night Dynasty is full of talented people; let me see for myself today."
With a wave of her hand, several soldiers carried out a huge bronze cauldron, its body engraved with intricate patterns, exuding an ancient aura.
Gong Huilan looked at Chen Xiao, her eyes full of provocation: "This cauldron is extremely heavy. If you can move it to the designated position within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you will pass the test."
Chen Xiao frowned slightly, his gaze calmly examining the bronze cauldron.
Xu Ruyu and Xu Ruyan exchanged a glance and immediately stepped forward to check.
Xu Ruyu walked around the bronze cauldron, squatted down to examine the bottom carefully, and found a smooth stone slab underneath.
He pondered for a moment, then took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve, sprinkled some water evenly on the stone slab, and then gestured to the crowd.
Xu Ruyan understood immediately and together with Chen Xiao, they pushed the bronze cauldron with all their might.
As the friction of the cloth decreased, the bronze tripod slid slowly on the stone slab.
Seeing this, Gong Huilan was satisfied, but she remained expressionless.
She then ordered someone to bring a huge hourglass, from which sand continuously leaked downwards.
"It can't be a mistake within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn," she said coldly.
Chen Xiao, Xu Ruyu, and the others sped up and worked together to push the bronze cauldron.
Just as the incense was about to burn out, the bronze cauldron was finally moved to its designated location.
Gong Huilan's lips curled up slightly, and she snorted coldly: "Hmph, you've got some skills."
Then, Gong Huilan pointed to a huge stone sphere in the corner of the palace, the surface of which was covered with strange symbols.
"This stone ball is a treasure of my Huiyi Dynasty. If you can make it roll, you will pass the test." Her eyes gleamed, as if she was waiting to see everyone make a fool of themselves.
Xu Ruyu stepped forward and carefully examined the stone ball.
He discovered that the symbols on the surface of the stone ball seemed to follow a certain pattern. After some thought, he found a thick rope, wrapped it around the stone ball, and then pulled the rope forcefully.
The stone ball began to roll, and its speed increased.
Seeing this, Gong Huilan was even more satisfied and then posed a new challenge: "If you can make this stone ball stop rolling and remain still, you will pass the test."
She watched the direction the stone ball rolled, a smug look on her lips.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Xiao, Xu Ruyu, and the others found some wooden wedges and raised the ground around the stone ball.
After the stone ball rolled to a high place, it gradually came to a stop due to increased friction.
Gong Huilan looked at the stone ball, which remained motionless, her face dark, but she felt a little happy inside.
Finally, Gong Huilan ordered someone to bring a huge iron cage, inside which was a ferocious wild beast.
"If you can tame this beast without harming it, you'll pass the test." She looked at Chen Xiao and the others with a provocative gaze.
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and stepped into the iron cage.
She observed the beast's expression and slowly approached it.
Xu Ruyu and Xu Ruyan watched nervously from the side, ready to provide assistance at any moment.
Chen Xiao spoke softly to the beast, his voice gentle yet firm.
Gradually, the wild beasts became less ferocious and lay quietly on the ground.
Gong Huilan was both surprised and delighted to see Chen Xiao successfully tame the wild beast.
She hadn't expected Chen Xiao and the others to be so clever and brave, able to pass all her tests.
"Hmph, you guys are pretty good." Gong Huilan said coldly, but in her heart she was plotting how to make things difficult for them further.
She then ordered a series of tests to be set up in the palace, including tests of wisdom and martial arts.
Chen Xiao and the others passed the tests one by one, relying on their abilities and wisdom.
In the end, Gong Huilan got the answer she wanted and had to admit the strength of Chen Xiao and the others.
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