The general guarding the gate of Chang 'an's Yanxing Gate had truly broadened his horizons today.
First, he saw a youth, dressed in white and mounted on a white horse, charge toward the gate like an arrow.
Although one could ride a horse in Chang 'an, such a fast horse was not permitted unless there was an urgent report from the front line.
Just as the general of the city gate was about to extend his lance to stop him, he met the young man's cold eyes. Immediately, a chill rose from the bottom of his feet. In that moment of hesitation, the young man had already rushed out of the gate and disappeared without a trace.
The general immediately felt that he had lost some face. After cursing at the youth, he returned to the gate to drink tea.
A little while later, he saw another group of soldiers, several hundred in number, charging toward him. Upon questioning them, he realized that they were Eastern Palace guards. Frightened, he hastily let them pass.
Fifteen minutes later, a large group of soldiers, led by a young general, charged toward Yanxing Gate. The general took a closer look and estimated that there were around one thousand soldiers. He couldn't help but be shocked, wondering if there was another battle going on. Why would the Imperial Court send so many soldiers?
Only when the group entered did the general realize that the leader was a Featherwood Guard Commander. After examining the token, he immediately let them pass. Once the thousand-some soldiers had all left the city, he couldn't help but wipe away the sweat on his forehead. Just what day was it today? This lineup was truly frightening.
But the following scenes left him completely numb.
First, Li Junxian came with one hundred of the Great Tang's most mysterious horsemen. Then, the Demon King's eldest son came with seventy to eighty powerful guards. Finally, he saw the ailing Duke of Yi ride a horse to Yanxing Gate with the Demon King of Lu Guogong.
The guard at the city gate pinched his thigh hard to make sure that he was not dreaming. He could not figure out what had happened that had alarmed so many big shots in Chang 'an.
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Cheng Chumo had told Li Zexuan that Chang 'an only had a few things happening throughout the year. If there was even the slightest rustle of grass in the wind, those who paid attention would definitely know. Today's Chang 'an wasn't as simple as a rustle of grass in the wind. Those with a little status would immediately find out what was going on.
Bu Zheng Fang, Yuchi Jingde's home.
"Jinda, I heard that Shubao and Zhijie went out of the city together. It seems they are going to search for Li Zexuan and a girl."
Yuchi Jingde stroked his large beard and said solemnly.
Niu Jinda nodded and said, "I've also heard about it. Jingde, Shu Bao's body has yet to fully recover. How can we just watch with folded arms? Why don't we bring our family generals and lend him a helping hand?"
Yuchi Jingde laughed heartily and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking. Speaking of which, us brothers haven't fought side by side for a long time. Moreover, Li Zexuan is also a pretty good young man. Who knows how many people have been saved by the curved plough he invented. "
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Azure Dragon District.
"Young Master, the army in Chang 'an has been deployed everywhere. His Majesty has even sent out hundreds of riders. Li Zexuan was the first to leave the city, followed by the Eastern Palace Imperial Guards of the Crown Prince. Then, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde, Niu Jinda, and other military generals have also led their families out of the city."
In the courtyard, Lu Yun reported the unusual movements in Chang 'an City to Wang Renbiao.
Hearing this, Wang Renbiao's face turned ashen. He frowned in disbelief and shouted, "How did this matter become so big? Han Yuxi is just a peasant girl. It's fine if Li Zexuan is crazy about her, but why are these military generals also …"
Lu Yun carefully said, "Young Master, it's said that Han Yuxi is the adopted daughter of Duke Yi yesterday."
Wang Renbiao's face suddenly froze. After a long while, he said in a deep voice, "We can't let Second Brother continue to mess around like this. He's going to harm our entire Wang Family. Where is Yao 'er now? "
"Young Master, Miss Yuyao is following Xiao Ying and the others. They are going to the Bloodwind Stronghold!"
Wang Renbiao's face changed and muttered, "Second Brother is actually mixing with such desperadoes. This is simply ruining the family's reputation. Quickly send a message to Yao 'er and ask her to do her best to assist Li Zexuan and save Han Yuxi. "
"Yes, Young Master!"
Lu Yun responded and hurriedly left.
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On the mountain road outside the Eastern City of Chang 'an, Li Zexuan was burning with anxiety as he galloped wildly on his horse. Although the big white horse under him was a famous horse in the Western Region, it couldn't withstand such a wild gallop.
However, Li Zexuan couldn't care less about the horse now. He just wanted to find Han Yuxi quickly. If he had known that something like this would happen today, he would have taken Han Yuxi back to Chang 'an yesterday even if he had to forcefully snatch her.
Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world. Thinking of Han Yuxi's gentle personality and peerless appearance, Li Zexuan only hated himself for not taking the initiative to pursue Han Yuxi earlier. Then, she would have stayed in the Li Residence and this kind of thing wouldn't have happened.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Li Zexuan had already arrived at the Rhinoceros Slope, which was ten miles away from Chang 'an City. He saw four or five pools of blood on the ground and many traces of a fight. It was enough to show that the battle was fierce.
Previously, he had heard from Han Lizheng that Old Hu had also been a government soldier a few years ago. Judging from the traces of the battle, Old Hu's kung fu was probably not weak. It was just that two fists couldn't fight against four hands.
Before Old Hu fainted, he said that the group of thieves took Han Yuxi and fled in the direction of the Qinling Mountains. Li Zexuan raised his head and looked at the vast Qinling Mountains in the north. He couldn't help but feel despair in his heart. Where could he start looking for such a large mountain range?
The more delay, the more danger Han Yuxi would be in. Li Zexuan had never been so desperate and anxious as he was at this moment. He was unwilling to give up and shouted to the north, "Yuxi, where are you?"
The roar lasted for more than a mile before it gradually subsided. The pedestrians on the road heard the roar and stopped to look in this direction.
Li Zexuan vented the depression in his chest, adjusted his mood, and mounted the horse. No matter how big the Qinling Mountains were, even if he had to search for a lifetime, he would find Han Yuxi.
At this moment, a ball of object flew towards Li Zexuan's face. Although the speed was fast, Li Zexuan didn't feel any killing intent. He tilted his head and used his strength to grab the ball of object in his palm.
"Who is it?"
Li Zexuan looked around and saw that there was nothing around except trees and weeds. He paused and looked at the object in his hand suspiciously. He saw that it was a silk cloth wrapped around a stone.
Li Zexuan threw away the stone and opened the silk cloth. He saw the words on it: "If you want to save Han Yuxi, go to the Bloody Wind Stockade of Mount Mang quickly!"
Li Zexuan was suddenly shocked and hesitated. He didn't know if the person who delivered the letter was purposely making a diversion to distract him or was sincerely helping him.
After hesitating for a moment, Li Zexuan gritted his teeth. He had to risk it. Having a specific location was much better than him running around like a headless fly. He threw away the silk cloth and walked to an open area. He found a passerby and asked for the location of Mount Mang. He rode his horse and galloped over.
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