King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 724 225: Sword Qi Unleashed—Shi Feiyang's Life Hangs by a Thread, Liu Tingting's Killing Intent Boundless

Shi Feiyang looked up into the distance, his gaze deep and determined, as if he could pierce through the layers of mountains and see the road ahead.

He said, "Let's first descend the mountain and find a small town to plan our next steps. Along the way, dangers lurk everywhere, so we must be particularly careful and vigilant." With that, he took the lead and began walking down the mountain.

His figure appeared somewhat thin in the cold wind, yet exuded a sense of resilience.

Lu Hongye, Yang Xue'Er, and Shi Xiong exchanged glances, conveying trust and reliance in their eyes, and then followed closely behind.

On the mountaintop towering into the clouds, the group gradually moved away, leaving behind a series of uneven footprints. Against the backdrop of the snowy white, they appeared particularly lonely.

Shi Feiyang and his group, after traversing a long way, finally reached the foot of the mountain.

At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun spread like golden gauze over the earth, cloaking the entire foothill in a layer of hazy golden light.

Shi Feiyang paused briefly, reaching towards the mysterious deerskin bag at his waist.

This deerskin bag seemed unremarkable, yet it was as if it contained the universe. With a gentle manipulation, a tent, pots and pans, chopsticks, and combustible ice appeared one by one in front of everyone.

Shi Feiyang deftly started to make a fire and cook.

He first took out the combustible ice, which, under the reflection of the sunset, shimmered with a strange brilliance.

Shi Feiyang pulled out a fire stick, gently flicked it, and with a "poof," the fire ignited the combustible ice.

Instantly, a bluish flame rose, bringing a touch of warmth to the gradually cooling evening.

Shi Feiyang calmly set up a pot, starting to prepare dinner, with cooking smoke rising gently in the breeze.

After the meal, Shi Feiyang looked around at everyone and solemnly said, "This place is serene and secluded; we will rest here for the night. Tomorrow, I plan to return to the capital and establish the third sub-branch of the Heroic Sakura Association. I intend to appoint Lu Hongye as the Sub-Branch Leader, and we need to acquire a large inn. The Imperial Court keeps a vigilant eye on the Heroic Sakura Association and will eventually act. We must accurately monitor every action of the Jinyi Guard. The recent setback of the Jinyi Guard will undoubtedly leave them resentful, and they are likely to hire martial arts experts from the Martial Arts to deal with us. Especially now that the Beggar Gang Leader Zhong Renwang has allied with the Jinyi Guard, posing a massive threat to our Heroic Sakura Association. The Beggar Gang has stood in the Jianghu for a thousand years, with incredibly adept methods of gathering intelligence, and its secret network sprawls everywhere; we must remain vigilant."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded silently, their expressions filled with gravity.

Yang Xue'Er, clever and intelligent, knew well that Shi Feiyang and Lu Hongye were newlyweds, and if Lu Hongye were to assume the role of Sub-Branch Leader, their time together would be sparse. Although she felt a twinge of reluctance, she tactfully decided to let Lu Hongye enjoy the warm moments with Shi Feiyang tonight. As night fell like ink, it gently cloaked the entire foothill.

Lu Hongye was full of reluctance and, in this tranquil night, nestled like a gentle deer in Shi Feiyang's embrace.

She looked up, her eyes full of deep affection, and softly said, "Shi Lang, I really can't bear to be apart from you. I don't want to be the Sub-Branch Leader; I only wish to accompany you in the Jianghu. Even if the road ahead is filled with thorns and our fate uncertain, I'd be willing to live and die with you." Her voice was gentle and melodious, carrying a hint of helplessness in the still night.

Shi Feiyang gently stroked Lu Hongye's hair, his eyes tender and firm, and said, "Hongye, in one's life, there must be meaningful things to do. Unraveling the conspiracy between the Ritual Department, Eastern Depot, and the Japanese pirates is crucial to the court's safety and the people's welfare. With your skills, serving as a Sub-Branch Leader, you can contribute significantly to the Heroic Sakura Association and the common people."

Lu Hongye, hearing Shi Feiyang's words, was overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

Suddenly, she remembered her father's denture, which contained important clues regarding coastal defense.

She hurriedly got up and searched through her luggage. In no time, she found her father's denture.

Cautiously, she extracted the coastal defense map from the denture, solemnly handed it to Shi Feiyang, and said, "Shi Lang, this is the coastal defense map left by my father. It might be useful to us."

Shi Feiyang took the coastal defense map, examined it carefully, his eyes flashing with a mix of joy and seriousness.

He carefully stored the coastal defense map in the deerskin bag, then lay down again, hugging Lu Hongye.

He softly said, "Hongye, the Jinyi Guard has been humbled by me earlier; they won't dare to act rashly for a while. If I head to the capital now, they won't expect it and won't pay much attention. I plan to meet the Emperor and reveal these conspiracies to him, hoping to change the situation."

Lu Hongye, hearing Shi Feiyang's words, felt even more admiration for his boldness and fearless courage.

A Jianghu person daring to enter the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor—truly remarkable.

Lu Hongye snuggled tightly in Shi Feiyang's embrace, feeling the warmth of his hold, completely at ease.

After a moment of intimacy and indulgence, on this peaceful night, Lu Hongye sweetly drifted into a dream, with a blissful smile lingering on her lips, even in dreams continuing to venture through the Jianghu with Shi Feiyang, bringing welfare to the realm.