After Chen Mobai was taken away by Hua Ruqian, the others returned to Julang Pass one after another. Except for Yang Yunfei, who was able to survive all the way, the other two people suffered heavy losses. More than half of the martial arts team was lost. Qiu Hai lost an arm and Lan Yunzhu also suffered internal injuries. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured. Only scattered Zhenbei Army soldiers on Chen Mobai's side were released. Although Su Wenfang successfully escaped, Chen Mobai was not spared.
For the military, Su Wen's mission was accomplished by letting these people come back, but Mu Chengfeng, Lan Yunzhu and others were not happy.
On the way, Yang Yunfei had already learned about the situation from Su Wenfang, and at this time, he felt the most conflicted.
"It's Brother Chen's credit that Mr. Su is safe and sound, but I don't know what his current situation is."
"What else can I do? No one knows what role Black Jade Tower is." Murong Tianji was rarely able to control his emotions. If others hadn't held him down, he would have gone to look for Chen Mobai. Of course, he would be unhappy.
Su Wenfang's expression became serious.
"Since Jingguo's target is Mr. Su, I would like to ask Mr. Su why Mo Bai was kept and you were let back?" Murong Tianji asked sharply.
"Tianji, don't be rude." Shangguan Ziwei remained calm, but she also felt that this matter was strange.
Murong Tianji still couldn't believe Su Wenfang's words, because it didn't make sense at all. The only possibility was that Chen Mobai and Su Wenfang exchanged identities and exchanged his life for the lives of others.
Su Wenfang shook his head and said, "I didn't even think about this. Rakshasa recognized me, but in the end he released me and took Chen Shaoxia away."
"How could Black Jade Tower behave like this?"
Shangguan Ziwei also couldn't understand the reason.
Yang Yunfei gritted his teeth and said: "Jingguo is so ruthless. It's not enough to massacre the city alone, so he even invited Rakshasa."
"Yes. But if what you met was a Rakshasa, how could you do that, Mr. Su?" Many people here know the capabilities of the Black Jade Tower, and Yang Yunfei is well aware of its terror. Those targeted by the Black Jade Tower would not survive even if they had nine lives, let alone Rakshasa himself. When it comes to hunting down enemies, Rakshasa is more desperate than massacre.
Su Wenfang once again told everyone what happened.
Murong Tianji insisted on turning back to look for Chen Mobai, but was stopped by Shangguan Ziwei.
"I can defeat him with a massacre, but if there is another Rakshasa, even I am not sure. What can I do if I go back now?"
"Uncle Master! I can't just sit back and watch, let me go."
"Senior Shangguan, Mo Bai is also my brother. Why don't I go with Brother Murong so that I can take care of you." Mu Chengfeng continued.
"Master, I am also with Second Senior Brother..."
"No." Shangguan Ziwei had no chance of agreeing to Jiang Tianxuan's precious apprentice. Originally, even Murong Tianji was not allowed to take risks again, but seeing that Murong Tianji had already made up her mind, even if she stopped him at this time, He will still find a way to leave later.
"Tianji, I know that you value love and righteousness. Even if my senior brother is here, I may not be able to stop you, but you must remember not to be reckless, let alone go deep into dangerous places."
"Yes, uncle."
"Senior Shangguan, don't worry. I am also worried about my brother's safety, but if he is really unfortunate... I will dissuade Brother Murong from returning."
"Then there is Mr. Lao Mu."
"I'll go too." Yang Yunfei also stood up and said at this time.
"Brother Yang, just forget it. There are still many consequences for you to deal with this time. In addition, your injuries are more serious than mine. How can you leave the camp now?"
Lan Yunzhu stepped forward and said to Mu Chengfeng: "Mr. Mu, although Mo Bai and I have known each other for a short time, we are still very worried about this younger brother. Unfortunately, we still can't get away from him. I hope he is safe and sound, and you should also be more careful."
"Well, don't worry, that boy is very lucky."
"Second Senior Brother, you must be careful, I... we will wait for you to come back."
After everyone warned them, Murong Tianji and Mu Chengfeng returned to the outside world to look for Chen Mobai.
It wasn't until everyone dispersed to rest that Yang Yunfei showed a sad expression. This was not only because Chen Mobai and many people had died, but also because of other things that troubled him.
Su Wenfang didn't leave for a long time. When everyone left, he looked at Yang Yunfei's uneasy look and slowly said, "General Yang, are you worried?"
"Mr. Su, what did you say?" Yang Yunfei was interrupted by a sudden question.
"Well, after three years, Hao Kingdom is willing to find a way to wait for me to come back. It only sends so many people and you lead the team. Can't General Yang understand?"
"Mr. Su, I don't understand what you mean."
"The Yang family is famous throughout the country and has won the hearts of the people. General Yang has become famous at a young age. He is a rare general. He will surely become a leader in a few years. By then, not only will the military's morale aspire, but he will also be able to support his troops with self-respect and dominate one side to become his own country. King. This is something that many people don’t want to see. But if you rashly abandon the Yang family’s chess piece now, it will indeed cause heavy losses. But if you only lose one general, it will not only weaken the threat of the Yang family, but also We won’t lose the Yang family’s strong shield.”
Yang Yunfei was shocked when he heard this, and sternly retorted: "Sir, what you said is nonsense. Our Yang family has been loyal for generations. In order to protect the peace of the Hao Kingdom's territory and the people to live in peace, we guard the borders and go to the battlefield. Countless Yang family soldiers have shed their blood in foreign lands. Why did the complaint come to Mr. Su's mouth and become a treasonous person who is trying to rebel?"
"More than that, Su was once praised as an unparalleled scholar in the Hao Kingdom. In the future, he will rejuvenate the country and help the Hao Kingdom become a prosperous dynasty. But Wutong Academy is not under the control of the royal family, but has existed since the previous dynasty. Those who are not of my race must have different thoughts. Although I will not commit treason in order to survive, I have never stated that I want to serve as an official in the court and be loyal to the Hao Dynasty. It would be better for such a person to die."
"What exactly do you want to say, sir?"
"Although Su is not talented, he still knows a little about the principles of control and the way of vertical and horizontal. If he died in Hao country, it would inevitably be a public scandal. It happened that I was kidnapped by the enemy. It was a good time to kill someone with a borrowed knife. But because Jingguo wanted to I have been using them to their advantage and have never killed anyone. Hao Guo has been under pressure for the past three years and has only taken action. Therefore, he wants to put more force on Jing Guo's sword and push them to chop them down. At the same time, he is afraid that the Yang family will take advantage of this. If you get the opportunity to get rid of the general again, wouldn't it come naturally? If your father and uncle were not seriously injured that year and gradually retreated to the second line, the position of General Zhenbei must belong to your Yang family. Now that you have become famous at a young age, you are even more praised. Better than the Yang family of the previous generation, if you are allowed to grow and establish authority in the army and gather military morale, sooner or later the power of some people will be endangered. Now General Zhenbei is a relative of the royal family. If not, Yuan Ziyi would not be worthy of being in charge of the Zhenbei Army based on his talent alone. You are neither handsome nor broad-minded, General Yang, do you think you can be accommodated in the Zhenbei Army?"
Su Wenfang's words stuck in Yang Yunfei's heart. How could he not have thought of this? Ever since this matter was arranged, he had already felt that something was wrong. Although he could guess a few things, he would rather deceive himself than face it.
Even though he restrained himself from thinking about these things, all kinds of things made Yang Yunfei become more and more angry the more he thought about it. There are many signs that Su Wenfang is right, but there is always something in Yang Yunfei's heart that warns him that even if Hao State loses to the Yang family, the Yang family must remain loyal to Hao State.
The two were silent for a long time, and finally Yang Yunfei sighed deeply and said: "My life, Yang Yunfei, doesn't matter. Compared with the Yang family's reputation for generations, my life can be taken away at any time. At least the Yang family's reputation will not be lost."
Su Wenfang could not comment on Yang Yunfei's consciousness. He could understand what Yang Yunfei was carrying, but he was knowledgeable about the past and the present and was unwilling to see figures like Yang Yunfei die like the tragic heroes in history.
"Taiping is decided by the general, and the general is not allowed to see it. Everyone knows the intention of Hao Guo's southern invaders. This may be the general's opportunity. What Su said before is just to state the facts, not to instigate. I have thought a lot in the three years in Jingguo , now I am willing to go forward side by side with the general."
"Why is this? With your talent, your husband is qualified for a big job. If your husband is willing to serve the country, he will definitely be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister."
Su Wenfang shook his head and said: "I am for the people, not for Hao."
Yang Yunfei asked in confusion: "Then why are you with me?"
Su Wenfang smiled nonchalantly and said, "Because we are all guilty of harboring a jade."
Yang Yunfei smiled and said nothing.
A few days passed, but Murong Tianji and Mu Chengfeng still failed to find Chen Mobai. During this period, Yang Yunfei also sent out his white eagle several times to contact the two, but the replies he received were always disappointing.
A few months later, the northwest border was already covered in silver, and the woman blending in with the snowy scenery was like a flying swallow flying past.
In the cold winter, the war in the north was approaching, and Jingguo had already frequently mobilized its troops and was ready to send its troops south.
The soldiers and horses in Julang Pass were mobilized quickly to prevent what might happen.
There was heavy snow in the sky, and on the edge of a cliff outside Julang Pass, Mu Chengfeng sat quietly and looked to the north. He had been stationed at the border for the past few months.
Jingguo is located between several big countries. Although Hengguo in the east has maintained a neutral attitude all year round, its national strength is not weak. To the north is an area ruled by countless tribes, known as the Thirty-Three Tribes. It is an extremely fierce internal competition. However, once external forces get involved, the leaders of each department will unanimously report to the outside world. The west side of the country is more mysterious. Both Jing and Hao have sent people there many times, but no useful information has been obtained. Some people have suffered from mental disorder. To the south are Hao State and Tan Di. Tan Di is not big and has a special situation. No one wants to pay attention to it. Hao State ended the separatist situation decades ago, and the current royal family established Da Hao. At the beginning of its establishment, there were many talented people who assisted the dynasty. In addition, the vitality of the country at that time had not yet recovered. Although there were constant frictions, they did not dare to make any big moves. As time passed, talents withered, and the majesty of Hao's royal family gradually weakened, Jingguo once again attempted to invade. It was already surrounded by big powers, so it pursued the military even more. Its military strength soon returned to its previous level, and even vaguely surpassed the Hao Kingdom.
"Since ancient times, there have been many heroes in troubled times, and how many lives have been lost in troubled times." Mu Chengfeng said to himself.
"Where are the others?"
When he was sad for spring and sad for autumn, a white shadow fell behind Mu Chengfeng as he spoke.
Mu Chengfeng's heart tightened, then he sighed and didn't reply.
"I'll ask you again."
With no way to escape, Mu Chengfeng had no choice but to turn around, look at the other person's face that was colder than winter and said calmly: "I didn't find it..."
Bai Yuehan's face became a little colder.
"I don't want anything to happen to Mo Bai either..."
"Tell me the specific place."
"I'm talking to Fairy Bai, do you think I'm going to go sightseeing after all this time? The southern part of Jingguo is almost overturned. I didn't find anyone, but you found it when you went there?"
"Who was the last person to fight him?"
"I heard he is Rakshasa from Black Jade Tower, one of the six generals of the Jing Kingdom."
"My real name."
"How do I know Rakshasa's real name? Few people have even seen her true face under the veil. They only know that she is in charge of the Black Jade Tower, the most terrifying assassin organization in the world."
"Where is the Black Jade Tower?"
Mu Chengfeng was startled and said hurriedly: "Are you crazy? Don't say that I don't know where the Black Jade Tower is. Even if I know, you alone want to break into the Black Jade Tower? I'm afraid you will die before you even see Rakshasa's face. ”
"You don't have to worry about this, just tell me where the Black Jade Tower is."
"I really don't know. The Black Jade Tower and Rakshasa are mysterious. I only know that they are hidden in the mountains, but I don't know where they are. I'm curious. Although you and Mo Bai have shared weal and woe, they won't let you. You behave like this, why on earth does the most indifferent Ice Fairy in Weiyang Palace care so much."
"You don't have to know."
"..."
"Tell me everything you know."
Alas, there is really no way to reason with women, especially the women from Weiyang Palace. If Bai Yuehan can find Chen Mobai after he goes there, Mu Chengfeng certainly hopes so.
After telling Bai Yuehan everything she knew, she flew away. Mu Chengfeng couldn't help but shake his head and sighed: "If I were you, how could I be willing to leave this world knowing that this White Fairy cares about you so much."
Although he couldn't find it, Mu Chengfeng still held on to a glimmer of hope, hoping for some miracle, and even more hopeful that Bai Yuehan could find him. And he will stay in Julangguan to assist Yang Yunfei and others in preparing to resist the invasion of Jingguo.
The Jingguo army was already restless, and Tu Cheng and other generals who had not been seen for a long time also came to the army. Before the ice and snow melted, the beacon smoke was lit at Julang Pass, and the two armies of Jingguo had encircled them from the west and north of Julang Pass.
…
How many people were buried under the heavy snow, and how many mountains and rivers were dyed red with blood.
When the war at Julang Pass was in full swing, Chen Mobai was already being tempered in the murderous black jade tower.
