The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

Jiang Chuan felt a warmth in his heart. He hadn't expected that Yu Youwei would actually find the heart of the Xuan Snake for him.

"Thank you so much, Miss Yu. I really don't know how to repay such a precious gift."

“Young Master Jiang, there’s no need to be so polite. We’ve known each other for a while now, this is just a small favor.” Yu Youwei said, pouring Jiang Chuan another cup of wine. “Here, try my warm wine.”

Jiang Chuan picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and felt the spicy liquid flow down his throat, yet it carried a unique warmth.

"Miss Yu's wine is indeed extraordinary."

Yu Youwei looked at Jiang Chuan with a strange expression. "Young Master Jiang's cultivation seems to have improved again. Given time, he will surely make a name for himself in the martial arts world of Kyushu."

Jiang Chuan's heart stirred; he understood the deeper meaning in Yu Youwei's words. This woman, seemingly delicate, was actually meticulous; every word she spoke seemed to carry a deeper meaning.

"Miss Yu, you flatter me. Jiang Chuan is just an ordinary person. My achievements today are all thanks to the help of my master and all my friends," Jiang Chuan said modestly.

Yu Youwei gently shook her head. "Young Master Jiang, there's no need to belittle yourself. I can see that you possess an extraordinary quality. In the future, you will surely stir up waves across the land of Kyushu."

Jiang Chuan became wary, sensing a dangerous aura emanating from Yu Youwei.

What was this woman's purpose in approaching him? He recalled the murderous intent Yu Youwei had shown him on the Qinghe River, and a chill ran down his spine.

“Miss Yu, there is something I don’t understand. I hope you can enlighten me.” Jiang Chuan put down his wine cup and looked at Yu Youwei seriously.

"Young Master Jiang, please speak freely," Yu Youwei said with a smile.

“On the Qinghe River, the young lady seemed to have murderous intent towards me, yet now she is helping me so much. Jiang Chuan is truly puzzled,” Jiang Chuan said frankly.

Yu Youwei was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "Young Master Jiang is indeed very thoughtful. I did have murderous intent on Qinghe, but that was just a misunderstanding. Now that I have known Young Master Jiang for a long time and know your character, I would naturally not do such a thing again."

Jiang Chuan looked into Yu Youwei's eyes, trying to find a flaw in her gaze. But Yu Youwei's eyes were clear and unwavering.

"I hope so," Jiang Chuan thought to himself.

The two chatted for a while longer, and on the surface the atmosphere was harmonious, but in reality, they each had their own thoughts.

Jiang Chuan was wary of Yu Youwei's every move, while Yu Youwei was filled with curiosity about Jiang Chuan's mysterious identity.

“It’s getting late, Miss Yu, why don’t you stay and have dinner with me?” Jiang Chuan suddenly said. Although he was wary, he still invited Yu Youwei out of politeness.

Yu Youwei was slightly taken aback, then readily agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble Young Master Jiang."

Jiang Chuan got up and prepared to go to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Yu Youwei watched his retreating figure, her expression somewhat complicated.

This seemingly ordinary boy harbors too many secrets. She knows that her connection with Jiang Chuan has only just begun.

In the kitchen, Jiang Chuan prepared dinner while pondering Yu Youwei's arrival.

This woman was like a mystery, something he couldn't figure out. He decided that no matter what, he had to be careful and not put himself in danger.

Dinner was quickly prepared, and Jiang Chuan carried the food to the courtyard.

The snow in the courtyard shimmered with a silvery light under the moonlight, like a dreamlike world.

The two sat facing each other, and Yu Youwei poured wine for Jiang Chuan again.

Jiang Chuan looked at the woman before him, his vigilance undiminished. Yu Youwei, on the other hand, wore a smile, as if everything was under her control.

The night was as still as water, flowing quietly through the somewhat desolate courtyard of Heyang City.

Jiang Chuan and Yu Youwei sat facing each other, the moonlight shining on the snow in the courtyard, reflecting a soft glow and illuminating this small world.

The food on the table was still steaming. Yu Youwei gently picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth. Her eyes lit up and she exclaimed, "Young Master Jiang's cooking skills are truly amazing. I'm afraid ordinary families would hardly be able to make such delicious food."

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and smiled faintly, "Miss Yu is too kind. These are just some simple home-cooked dishes. It is my honor to have them tasted by you."

Although he remained wary of Jiang Chuan and Yu Youwei's visit, the peaceful atmosphere at the moment made him relax a little.

After several rounds of drinks, the food grew cold, and Yu Youwei put down her chopsticks and bowl, her expression becoming serious.

She looked up at Jiang Chuan, her eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and worry. "Young Master Jiang, to be honest, besides visiting you, I have another request to ask of you."

Jiang Chuan's heart stirred, but he remained calm on the surface. "Miss Yu, please speak freely. If Jiang Chuan can do it, he will certainly not refuse."

Yu Youwei sighed softly and said slowly, "Now that the Heyang City and Weicheng aristocratic families are at war, the situation is becoming increasingly tense. As the young master of the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce recently received a mission to escort a batch of important medicinal materials to the Heyang camp."

However, the journey is fraught with danger, and the Chamber of Commerce is short-handed. I am truly worried that the mission will fail. If that happens, it will not only anger the Grand Duke, but also jeopardize the Chamber of Commerce's foothold in Heyang City." As she said this, a hint of helplessness and anxiety appeared in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan pondered to himself.

He knew the danger of this escort mission, but when he thought of Yu Youwei's kindness in finding the heart of the Xuan Snake for him, and also thought of his own desire to go to the front line to visit the prince and the princess, he hesitated for a moment and then nodded firmly, "Miss Yu, rest assured, Jiang Chuan is willing to go with you and do his best to ensure the safe delivery of the medicine."

Yu Youwei's face lit up with surprise. She hadn't expected him to agree so readily. She quickly stood up and bowed gracefully to Jiang Chuan. "Thank you for your help, Young Master Jiang. I am deeply grateful. In that case, we will set off with the Chamber of Commerce's caravan early tomorrow morning."

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, as dawn broke, the Chamber of Commerce's convoy had already assembled at the city gate.

Rows of carriages stood in neat rows, their loads filled with medicinal herbs tightly covered with tarpaulins. Around the convoy, members of the merchant guild, mercenaries, and the city lord's light cavalry stood ready, the atmosphere tense and solemn.

Yu Youwei was dressed in a smart and capable outfit, with a white fox fur coat over it, making her look heroic and dashing.

She stood at the front of the convoy, calmly directing everyone.

Jiang Chuan, dressed in a black robe with a long sword at his waist, stood quietly to one side, his gaze sweeping across the crowd. "Let's go!" Yu Youwei commanded, and the caravan slowly moved forward. Members of the merchant guild drove the carriages carefully along the official road. Mercenaries on horseback followed closely on either side of the carriages, their eyes warily scanning their surroundings.

The city lord's light cavalry were scattered at the front and back of the column, responsible for scouting and guarding.

Jiang Chuan rode alongside Yu Youwei on a black steed. He turned slightly to look at her, "Miss Yu, various forces have gathered for this escort mission. What are your plans?"

Yu Youwei smiled slightly, her gaze fixed firmly ahead. "This time, the convoy will be controlled by members of my chamber of commerce, with Zhang Hu, a mercenary, accompanying the convoy and guarding the rear. General Yu Wenhe from the city lord's mansion will be responsible for scouting the route and protecting my safety. Each of the three parties will perform their duties to ensure the safety of the medicinal herbs."

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly, but secretly pondered to himself. He noticed that Lu Qian's arrangement for Yu Wenhe to accompany them was probably not only to protect Yu Youwei, but also to monitor her.

After all, the Chamber of Commerce's influence in Heyang City was growing stronger, and the City Lord's Mansion was bound to be wary of it. As for Yu Youwei, although she appeared weak, her strength was actually unfathomable.

If she truly harbors ill intentions, the entire team would likely find it difficult to resist.

The convoy moved slowly along the official road, the cold wind howling and cutting into everyone's faces like a knife.

Jiang Chuan pulled his cloak tighter around himself, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily. The official road was lined with pristine white snow, silent and still, as if concealing endless dangers.

During the journey, Jiang Chuan would occasionally glance at Yu Youwei.

He noticed that although Yu Youwei seemed to be chatting with everyone in a relaxed manner, her expression was always wary.

Moreover, her strength seemed to be close to the Supreme Realm, yet there was no demonic energy fluctuation on her body, which puzzled Jiang Chuan greatly.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but recall the complex power system of this world. Humans continuously improved their strength by cultivating martial arts, alien races possessed unique bloodline power, gaining immense power through bloodline awakening, beastmen relied on their innate physique and instincts to fight, and demons were even able to cultivate demonic arts, transform into human form, and possess extraordinary abilities.

However, Yu Youwei's behavior was beyond reason. What is her identity? Why is she so powerful yet so mysterious?

"Young Master Jiang, what are you thinking about?" Yu Youwei's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Jiang Chuan's thoughts.

Jiang Chuan snapped out of his reverie and smiled slightly. "It's nothing, I was just thinking about our safety along the way. Miss Yu, do you think there might be an ambush on this official road?"

Yu Youwei shook her head slightly. "So far, everything is going smoothly. However, things can change in an instant on the battlefield, so we still can't let our guard down."

And so the convoy traveled on for two difficult days. Finally, on this day, they arrived at the territory of Jade City.

In the distance, the post station could be seen faintly.

"Everyone, hurry up! We can rest at the post station," Yu Youwei called out loudly. Hearing this, everyone perked up and quickened their pace.

By the time the caravan arrived at the post station, everyone was exhausted. The members of the merchant guild busied themselves arranging the carriages and medicines, while the mercenaries and the city lord's light cavalry were responsible for guarding the area around the post station.

Jiang Chuan, along with Yu Youwei, Zhang Hu, Yu Wenhe, and others, arrived at a hall inside the post station to discuss their upcoming itinerary.

Jiang Chuan frowned and said, "Gentlemen, I have a question. The official road we traveled on was covered with deep snow, making our journey difficult. But why did the convoy transporting siege equipment leave no trace of fighting? Their speed should have been slower than ours, but it seems they were not attacked."

Zhang Hu scratched his head, looking puzzled. "Young Master Jiang, now that you mention it, it really is strange. Could it be that they were just lucky and didn't encounter any enemies?"

Yu Wenhe shook his head slightly. "Impossible. On this battlefield, how could anyone be so lucky? In my opinion, the transport team may not have been attacked, but rather someone deliberately let them go. As for us, I'm afraid we won't be so lucky."

Yu Youwei pondered for a moment and said, "No matter what, we must be prepared to deal with danger. We're setting off tomorrow, so everyone must be on high alert."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Jiang Chuan, however, felt a vague unease. He had a feeling that the calm they had experienced along the way was just the prelude to a storm.

Ahead, even greater dangers await them. And Yu Youwei's true purpose is probably not just to escort the medicinal herbs.

As night deepened, the inn gradually quieted down.

Jiang Chuan stood in the courtyard of the post station, his brows furrowed, his gaze fixed on the thick snow all around him.

A biting wind howled past, making his black robe flutter, but he seemed oblivious, his thoughts immersed in a strange sensation.

"Something's not right," Jiang Chuan muttered to himself, his voice instantly swallowed by the wind.

He knew in his heart that this seemingly ordinary snow actually concealed a hidden secret.

After careful observation and thought, he finally determined that the snow in the vicinity had been deliberately blown onto the official road by someone using Taoist magic, with the obvious purpose of blocking the road and delaying their march.

"Miss Yu." Jiang Chuan turned and walked into the hall of the post station. Yu Youwei was sitting at the table, holding a cup of hot tea in her hands. When she saw Jiang Chuan come in, she looked up with a questioning look in her eyes.

Jiang Chuan told her about his discovery.

Yu Youwei nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Young Master Jiang is absolutely right. I have also noticed something amiss. Moreover, in my opinion, the assassins from the Sun family of Yucheng are very likely to launch an attack on us at this post station."

Jiang Chuan frowned slightly. "The Sun family of Yucheng? How many troops do they have that they dare to attack us?"

Yu Youwei gently put down her teacup, her expression calm. "Although the Sun family of Yucheng has some strength, they dare not mobilize on a large scale. At most, they will send out a hundred or so people."

She paused slightly before continuing, "These powerful families in the Southern Region, though seemingly strong, each have their own concerns. They know that if their entire army is wiped out, their family foundations will be shaken. Therefore, they dare not easily fight a desperate battle and are all waiting for the forces in Handan to send troops to support them. However, the southward army from Handan has now stalled due to the assassination of General Wang Lang. This has put these families in a difficult situation."

Jiang Chuan was secretly amazed by Yu Youwei's clear insight into the situation. He nodded, "In that case, the Sun family's operation this time is probably aimed at a quick victory."

Yu Youwei's lips curled into a cold smile. "Exactly. However, they won't get away with it so easily."

After saying that, she stood up and said, "Let's go eat first. We need to be full to have the energy to deal with the troubles ahead."

The two entered the inn's restaurant, which was filled with the aroma of food.

Members of the merchant guild, mercenaries, and soldiers from the city lord's mansion were sitting together eating. Upon seeing Yu Youwei and Jiang Chuan enter, they all rose and bowed. Yu Youwei waved slightly, indicating that everyone should continue eating. (End of Chapter)