Chapter 414 Saying She's Bad
Chapter 414 Saying She's Bad
Under pressure from Qi Yuxuan and Li Cunxu, Zhu Wen recounted his experiences that night.
"That night, Qiu Yatou wanted to die with me, but a woman in white appeared and said she was Tao Ling'er."
Tao Ling'er expressed her gratitude to Qiu Yatou for helping her kill Tao Akun and avenging her.
Tao Ling'er said she was already Guanyin's guardian attendant, and then disappeared.
Qiu stood there in deep thought for a long time.
Then, a young man wearing a cloak flew in.
He snatched the grenade from Qiu Ziyue's hand and threw it towards us.
I turned and ran back with some soldiers when the grenade exploded.
Several loyal soldiers lay on top of me, and after I got up, everything vanished into thin air.
Is what you're saying true?
Qi Yuxuan held a knife to Zhu Wen's neck.
"Yes, it still feels like a dream when I think about it now. Really, I really don't know where Qiu went."
Zhu Wen said with trepidation.
"You two, I beg you, spare me! I promise I will reform myself and become a good emperor!"
Zhu Wen prayed.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the palace, indicating that a large number of people were approaching.
"Let's go," Qi Yuxuan said, sheathing his knife.
"Alright, spare Zhu Wen's life. As long as he lives, Zi Yue might appear."
Li Cunxu holstered his pistol, flew out of the window, and disappeared into the vast night.
Qi Yuxuan and Li Cunxu returned to the post station and told their companions what Zhu Wen had seen, leaving everyone puzzled.
After all, all the young men Qiu Ziyue knew were here. So, which young man had come to Qiu Ziyue's side?
Who is that young man? Is he friend or foe?
Qi Yuxuan and Li Cunxu were no longer as pessimistic and desperate as before.
They were certain that Qiu Ziyue had a high chance of being alive.
After several days of discussion, the group returned to Jinyang.
Qi Yuxuan and the others are searching for Qiu Ziyue's whereabouts.
The night was slightly chilly, and the aroma of wine filled the air.
Qi Yuxuan and Li Cunxu sat facing each other at an old wooden table and began drinking again.
The moonlight shone on their faces, making them look somewhat tired and resigned.
"Tell me, where did Twilight Sparkle go?"
Qi Yuxuan picked up his wine glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp. He then slammed the empty glass down on the table.
"It's been almost two months, and it's like she's vanished into thin air."
Li Cunxu sighed, reached for another pot of wine, and filled it for both of them.
"Don't worry, maybe she just wants to give herself some space."
You know her personality; she's never liked being tied down.
"But I didn't do anything to make her angry!"
Qi Yuxuan frowned, his tone revealing his confusion.
"I didn't hit her or scold her, so how could she suddenly disappear?"
Li Cunxu remained silent for a moment, then lowered his head, took a sip of wine, and said in a low voice:
"Perhaps... that's the problem."
"What do you mean?"
Qi Yuxuan raised his head and looked at him sharply.
“I always felt that Twilight Sparkle didn’t leave because of us.”
Li Cunxu put down his wine glass, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
"Perhaps she has her own secret, or... she's in some trouble."
Qi Yuxuan was stunned, then shook his head in denial:
"Impossible! If something really happened, she would have told us."
"She loves playing the disappearance trope, and she loves playing the amnesia trope too; that heartless woman,"
Li Cunxu said with a wry smile.
“Yes, that crazy and troublesome she-devil, maybe if we say a few bad things about her, she’ll hear us and come back,” Qi Yuxuan said with a smile.
The two chatted as they drank.
As they were talking, Qi Yuxuan said:
"That stupid woman probably blew her leg off and doesn't want to come back, right? Even if her leg is broken, I still want her."
"What nonsense are you talking about, Yu Xuan? What broken legs or arms? Zi Yue won't be that unlucky."
Li Cunxu echoed this sentiment.
Autumn has passed and winter has come; time has quietly slipped away, but it cannot take away the doubts and concerns in their hearts.
Qiu Ziyue's figure seemed to blend into the changing seasons, disappearing without a trace.
That night, they drank until late again.
The north wind howled outside the window, and the branches swayed, making a rustling sound, as if telling some secret story.
"How about we go look for it?"
Qi Yuxuan suddenly spoke, breaking the brief silence.
"Look for? Where should we look?"
Li Cunxu raised his head, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
"Anywhere! We can't let any place go unchecked."
Qi Yuxuan stood up, clenching his fists. "Even if she really doesn't want to see us, we should at least make sure she's safe and sound!"
Li Cunxu stared at him, then shook his head after a moment:
"No, I want to stay here and protect this home. I believe that as long as there is candlelight in the house, she will come back."
Qi Yuxuan did not answer, but silently raised his wine glass and clinked it with Li Cunxu's.
"Cheers to Twilight Sparkle!"
Their laughter echoed in the room, but it couldn't mask the lingering worry in their hearts.
In order to find Qiu Ziyue, Li Cunxu decided to send out a large number of people to search for her whereabouts.
"Issue my decree: command all generals to split up and take action to find the Queen!"
Li Cunxu's voice echoed in the hall, and the generals and soldiers obeyed the order and left.
At the same time, he also took out a large amount of gold and silver treasures from the treasure to recruit soldiers and expand his army.
This wealth not only boosted the morale of the army, but also attracted many heroes from the martial arts world to come and join them.
In his team, there was a general named Zhang Hao, who led a squad to a remote village to gather information.
Just as they were resting at a small tavern at the village entrance, a drunken veteran suddenly pointed at Zhang Hao and shouted:
"You...you look just like my long-lost son!"
Zhang Hao quickly explained that he was just a soldier passing through the area.
However, the veteran persisted, insisting on recognizing Zhang Hao as his relative and inviting the entire village to celebrate their "reunion."
Although the situation was somewhat awkward, Zhang Hao politely accepted the villagers' warm hospitality.
Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, an old woman quietly told Zhang Hao,
A few days ago, she had seen a woman in red hurrying through the village, seemingly heading towards the mountains to the north.
Upon hearing this news, Zhang Hao immediately led his team to set off in the direction the old woman had pointed.
Although this "family reunion" farce delayed them for a while, it also provided them with important clues.
Meanwhile, news that Li Cunxu was using the gold and silver treasures in his treasury to recruit new soldiers quickly spread far and wide.
Many young people with dreams have come here hoping to join this increasingly powerful team.
However, some people have expressed doubts about this sudden wealth.
One day, several vagrants dressed in tattered clothes sneaked into the military camp, intending to steal some silver.
As a result, they were caught red-handed by patrolling soldiers.
When asked about their purpose, one of the bolder homeless men even said with self-righteousness:
"We thought you were a treasure that fell from the sky, so we wanted to get a share of the pie!"
Li Cunxu was not angry when he learned of this.
He ordered them to be taken in and assigned them tasks such as moving supplies and cleaning the camp.
These homeless men were deeply grateful and became loyal to Li Cunxu from then on.
As the team continued to grow, more and more people joined, including some female soldiers.
A mysterious young woman who claimed to be the "Number One Swordsman in the Martial World" attracted everyone's attention.
She fell in love with Li Cunxu after seeing him by chance during a passing trip, and then joined the army.
She liked to wear black and carry a long sword, so everyone called her Black Girl.
After arriving at the military camp, the black girl always liked to start various competitions.
One morning, she stood on the training field and announced loudly:
"Whoever can withstand ten moves from me will receive a precious gift!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of young soldiers were eager to try and stepped forward to accept the challenge.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard they tried, they could not withstand the girl's fierce swordsmanship, and one by one they fell to the ground in a sorry state.
Finally, an unassuming soldier stepped forward.
He smiled憨厚ly and said:
“Young lady, you really do resemble our princess, but the princess is far more capable than you.”
To be continued in the next chapter!
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