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In a moment.
The group arrived at the pre-arranged location.
Liu Yi stood alone below, eyes closed, regulating his breathing.
342. The King of Qin had a daughter named Yuyao.
The accompanying guards swiftly occupied the high ground, concealed themselves, and awaited orders; their arrows were already drawn and aimed downwards.
We await only the Lord's command to act immediately.
In an instant, the murderous aura in the forest dissipated, and the chirping of insects and birds returned, just like a paradise on earth.
Night is falling, and dawn is approaching.
Sister Hongling, along with her comrades, brought back four baby girls and three girls under the age of four, returning to the Baiyue stronghold where the leader Zi Nu was located.
The remaining six infant girls who were of acceptable condition were handed over to others for care.
The only exceptionally gifted baby girl found near the Flame Manor was the one they decided to present to Zi Nu personally, for this was a rare and valuable achievement.
Passing through the main hall and around several corridors.
The two men entered the hall with the baby girl and respectfully reported, "Master, we went out and found a promising young girl with exceptional talent."
"Judging from her bone structure, she will surely become a stunning beauty in the future."
By the window on one side of the hall, Zi Nu, dressed in a long purple gauze dress, was drawing a scroll with a brush. At this moment, she resembled a young lady from a scholarly family.
Gentle and virtuous, quiet and refined.
There was no trace of the fierce demeanor of the female assassin leader.
She was focused on her painting, and Hongling and the other woman did not dare to disturb her, waiting quietly by her side.
As the painting neared completion, Zi Nu put down her brush and turned to Hong Ling.
"Bring the person over here, let me take a look."
"Yes, Chief." Hongling respectfully replied, carrying the still unconscious baby girl towards Zinu.
Zi Nu took the baby girl and, after a brief look, deduced her future appearance from the outline of her facial bones.
"She has outstanding looks and is definitely a beauty in the making."
He wrapped the swaddling clothes around the baby with his left hand, while his right hand surged with internal energy.
He probed into the baby girl's body, carefully examining her bones and meridians. After a moment, she nodded slightly.
“They have excellent potential and can be carefully nurtured as elite talents.”
"You have done a good deed by bringing this woman back. You will receive your reward from Lvyi later."
Hongling and the girl in pink were overjoyed to hear of the leader's praise.
They responded in unison, "Thank you, Chief!"
"Hmm." Zi Nu gazed at the purple ribbon around the baby girl's neck, then groped around in the swaddling clothes and took out a finely carved fire rain agate.
She held it in her hand, appreciating it carefully.
"This item is priceless; it belongs to the very rich and noble."
“If your family can bring them back, their family will surely suffer a drastic change.”
Stroking the Fire Rain Agate in her hands, Zi Nu couldn't help but admire it:
"Gathering the essence of heaven and earth, containing the finest jade marrow. The exquisite craftsmanship is unparalleled in the world."
·· ········Requesting flowers· ··
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"It would be difficult to achieve this without the work of a master."
Looking down at the sleeping baby girl in her swaddling clothes, I saw that although she was still young, she already showed a gentle and beautiful appearance, with picturesque features and a dignified demeanor.
“Since you have been abandoned, from now on you will be called Yuyao.” Zi Nu whispered softly, gently placing the Fire Rain Agate into the swaddling clothes.
Hongling, who was standing respectfully to the side, felt apprehensive upon hearing this name bestowed upon her.
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He couldn't help but remind her, "Boss, the King of Qin once had a daughter named Yuyao, who was skilled in music and had outstanding talent."
"Now that you've named it this way, won't you anger the Qin court?"
"We are far beyond the Qin borders, what do we have to fear?" Zi Nu didn't care about this. After all, she was once a princess of a country with a noble status.
Through the dense forests of Baiyue, a magnificent carriage carrying Korean dignitaries slowly set off, heading towards the distant ancient kingdom of Korea. Vice General Liu Yi personally led his iron cavalry, providing a majestic escort ahead.
He, too, bore the important responsibility of returning to the capital to report on his duties.
Inside the carriage, a corner of the curtain was quietly lifted, revealing the dignified and beautiful face of a noblewoman. Her eyes, peering through the window, gazed towards the place where Fire Rain Manor had once stood. Ding Ding.
343. White hair and red eyes
The former splendor and pavilions have vanished, leaving only scorched earth and ruins, desolate and barren.
"do not……"
"Never again..."
From that moment on, the gentle smile on her face vanished like ice and snow, leaving no trace. The instinct to laugh within her seemed to have been forgotten.
Deep within those beautiful eyes, an overwhelming sorrow and longing welled up, as somber as autumn waters, silently echoing the word "023". As the curtain fell again, a glistening tear could be faintly seen sliding down her delicate, jade-like cheek; sunlight pierced through, and the teardrop refracted a rainbow of colors.
The convoy traveled intermittently, stopping frequently, and after more than half a month, finally arrived at Xinzheng, the capital of the Korean Kingdom. Bai Yifei and his entourage had been waiting there for a long time. Soon after, the heroes who had distinguished themselves in suppressing the Baiyue rebellion began to receive royal rewards. Golden edicts rolled out from the depths of the royal palace.
[Young Master Han An possesses keen insight into talent, outstanding abilities, and virtuous character. His virtue and competence far surpass those of the current Crown Prince. Therefore, he is hereby appointed as the new Crown Prince to demonstrate our resolve to establish a virtuous ruler.]
Bai Yifei of Xueyi Fortress fought bravely in the battle against the Baiyue, beheading the bandit leader. He is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Blood Robe in recognition of his bravery.
[Liu Yi of the Right Wing, who quelled the rebel army in the Baiyue War, was brave and invincible. He was specially appointed as the Left Sima to recognize his military achievements.]
Within the Baiyue region, in the deep forest near the ruins of Fire Rain Manor, the young girl Yan Lingji and the young man Wushuang Gui stood side by side, gazing at the now-ruined manor. After a moment, they turned their gaze to the other side.
That place was once the exclusive mine of Huoyu Manor, surrounded by numerous supporting facilities. The material mined there was none other than the renowned Huoyu Agate.
At this moment, Korean soldiers clad in snow-white armor, wielding swords and spears, were forcibly dragging a group of Baiyue artisans out of the mine and driving them to a row of carriages covered with black cloth.
"Get on the vehicle now! Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
The Baiyue artisans who once belonged to Fire Rain Manor were resentful and their faces showed sorrow, but none of them dared to rebel. After all, those who had tried to resist before had died instantly.
Deep in the forest, Yan Lingji and Wushuang Gui silently observed everything, not daring to make any rash moves.
"Wushuang, are you still not giving up?" Yan Lingji asked. "With just the two of us, we can't even hold off this white-armored army, let alone rescue our master..."
The Peerless Ghost remained silent, his massive fists clenching and unclenching repeatedly until he finally made up his mind...
He didn't turn around, but whispered to Yan Lingji on the treetop, "What are your plans? If we delay any longer, our master may be in danger."
"Leaving the desolate Baiyue, I will travel to various countries, seeking help, while constantly improving myself." Yan Lingji's words revealed determination. "Only by becoming strong and having many allies can I rescue my master from that bloodthirsty demon with white hair and red eyes."
Upon hearing this, Wushuang Gui clenched his fist again, then slowly relaxed it, and nodded in agreement: "I'll listen to you, then I'll leave Bai 1.5 Yue."
Yan Lingji gracefully leaped down from the branch, landing lightly on Wushuang Gui's broad left shoulder. Her snow-white right hand encircled his thick neck, her eyes sparkling with natural allure. At such a young age, she already surpassed all others in beauty.
She focused her mind and sensed that the hairpin-like fire spirit thorn resonated with something strange, as if there was something in the distant north that echoed it.
"Wushuang, let's go north," Yan Lingji said softly.
344. Forging a steel halberd
Wushuang Gui nodded silently, lifted Yan Lingji's slender legs with his left hand, and strode away like a raging rhinoceros along the forest path.
The heavy snowfall lasted for three days and three nights before finally stopping. The warm winter sun reappeared in the sky, but although it was warm, it could not dispel the surrounding chill; instead, it made the cold even more biting.
Han Feng stood alone under the corridor, quietly observing the pure white snow scene untouched by the world's pollution. He was only wearing thin clothes, yet he felt no sense of the severe cold around him.
Looking around, the world was covered in a blanket of white, with the gray-brown wooden buildings standing out starkly against the snow. Sunlight streamed down, making the pristine white snow seem to shimmer and sparkle.
29 "The air is so fresh and pleasant. The environment in ancient times was much better," Han Feng thought to himself.
His thoughts were racing, and he began to consider other things.
"More than 10% of the blood in the body has been transformed."
"By dissolving the life seal, the medicinal bath and medicinal diet could have greatly enhanced the benefits of my cultivation of the Hundred Forged Shields and Armor, thus accelerating my cultivation process."
"However, the continuous effects of the Blood Burning Spell and the Hao Secret Technique have made my blood and qi foundation increasingly profound and solid."
"But at a price..."
Han Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, understanding dawning on him.
His cultivation method has led to a surge in demand for medicinal herbs and refined meat during the Hundred Refinements of the Shield Armor cultivation, causing the Armored Sect's finances to become increasingly strained recently.
After all, he cannot create matter and energy out of thin air to nourish the continuous transformation of his internal blood and qi; he can only rely on external sources.