New Return of the Pearl: The Group's Pet Swallow Flies

The sun shines through the clouds, dyeing the earth golden, making people feel warm and comfortable. Ziwei, Qing'er and others are bathing in the sun, but their mood is not as sunny as the weather. They have just heard about the atrocities of the Japanese pirates, and their hearts are full of anger and worry. However, when they think that those evil Japanese pirates will eventually receive the punishment they deserve, the haze in their hearts gradually dissipates, replaced by a sense of relief.

Time passed quickly, Ziwei, Qing'er, Xiaoyanzi and Qianyue successfully reunited with Erkang and others. At this time, Erkang, Ertai, Yongqi, Benjamin, Luo Junchen, Anyaxin, Liu Qing, Liu Hong, Xiaofeng, Mu Yunzhi, Huo Yuqi, Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Qing'er and other fifteen people gathered together. Everyone decided to go to the dining hall to have breakfast first, and then discuss the next action.

During the meal, Xiaoyanzi proudly shared with everyone that she had accepted a new apprentice. Everyone was very curious about this and asked for details. Only Qianyue's mind was churning. She felt that the eldest lady had many mysteries and seemed to be able to create amazing miracles.

After breakfast, the group walked leisurely towards the arena in Yunzhou City. It was the ninth day of the martial arts conference. In a few days, the event would decide the winner and elect the new leader of the martial arts world. Along the way, everyone talked and laughed, looking forward to the future competition.

As soon as the sun shone on Yunzhou City, the city immediately glowed with a warm and exciting atmosphere. In the streets and alleys, people were talking enthusiastically about the ring competition a few days ago, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

However, in sharp contrast to the lively atmosphere, Mr. Lin on the stage had a gloomy face. It turned out that he received a shocking news this morning: all the houses around a small courtyard in the south of Yunzhou City had been bought by Japanese pirates. What was even more horrifying was that in one of the courtyards, more than 20 Japanese pirates were found, and more than 20 female corpses were also found. No less than seven or eight of these poor women had turned into white bones. It was obvious that they had suffered inhuman torture in that small courtyard for several years.

This news hit Mr. Lin like a bolt from the blue. He could never have imagined that such rampant Japanese pirates would exist in the jurisdiction of his martial arts leader. They not only kidnapped many innocent girls, but also brutally raped and killed them. This evil act was simply outrageous! At this moment, Mr. Lin was filled with anger and self-blame, and at the same time felt a heavy pressure. He realized that if he could not solve this problem as soon as possible, he would not be able to explain to the people in the city.

If this matter were to reach the ears of the common people, it would surely cause an uproar and even panic. Moreover, if there were still Japanese pirates on the ring today, it would mean that these pirates had infiltrated every corner, and the entire Yunzhou City would be in a huge crisis, which would make people shudder.

Fortunately, however, his worst fears did not come to pass.

In today's ring competition, Xiaoyanzi, Ertai, Liuqing and Liuhong, four masters, still held on to the ring. Due to their previous success, they attracted more powerful challengers to compete on the stage, but the four of them were skilled in martial arts and easily resolved all kinds of attacks. In addition, after getting up in the morning, they deliberately put on the armor purchased by their relatives and friends and hid it in their clothes, which played a good defensive role.

Facing opponents of different levels, the four of them were filled with fighting spirit and enthusiasm, and they also felt very happy. After all, it was not easy to fight with so many masters.

In a blink of an eye, a day passed, and not even a shadow of the Japanese pirates was seen. Everyone's worries gradually disappeared, and they secretly rejoiced that the Japanese pirates in Yunzhou City had been captured in one fell swoop.

Xiaoyanzi faced off against masters from various sects. She flexibly used the sword in her hand to draw sharp sword lights in the air. Her pretty face was covered with fine beads of sweat, but her eyes were shining with excitement and determination. Every swing of the sword and every movement was full of power and skill, which made people marvel.

However, she didn't know that in the imperial palace in the capital, thousands of miles away, someone was silently thinking about her.

At the same time, thousands of miles away in the imperial palace of Beijing, inside the Palace of Heavenly Purity.

The emperor was sitting at his desk, concentrating on reviewing the pile of memorials. As always, these memorials were filled with trivial matters, from the appointment and dismissal of officials to local disasters, all of which were headaches. Suddenly, a memorial caught the emperor's attention.

"I happened to see swallows flying south for the winter, and I found it very interesting, so I made this portrait for Your Majesty to enjoy."

The emperor's eyes lingered on the word "Swallow" on the memorial, and he could not help but think of his children who had been out of the palace for several months. Since the six children, Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Yongqi, Erkang, Ertai and Benjamin, left the palace, the palace became unusually quiet without their laughter. The emperor often thought of them inadvertently, missing their innocence and carefreeness.

The Empress Dowager and others had just returned to the capital from Mount Wutai not long ago. After returning to the palace, they found that Yongqi and several other princes and princesses were missing, and they were very worried about the safety of the children.

Fortunately, the emperor had already secretly dispatched ten secret guards to protect them. When everyone heard the news, they felt relieved.

Time flies, and it's already October. I wonder how Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei are doing. Is Xiaoyanzi acting like a naughty child when she enters the martial arts world? Ziwei is weak, so I wonder if she has put on more clothes to keep warm.

These children, once they go out, are like wild horses that have broken free from their reins, completely disregarding the concerns of their families.

"I don't know what Xiaoyanzi and the others are doing now. I heard that the martial arts conference is about to be held. Those children should have arrived in Yunzhou smoothly, right?" The emperor couldn't help muttering to himself while thinking. It has been a full half month since the last time the secret guards reported the news. Half a month ago, Xiaoyanzi and the others were still struggling on the road.

Xiao Luzi stood quietly by the side and did not reply, because he had long been accustomed to it. After all, since the two princesses left, the emperor would always say a few words from time to time, and he had long been accustomed to such scenes.

At this time, An Yi, who had been guarding Xiao Yanzi and the others, finally came back. As soon as he walked into the room, he knelt down without hesitation and said, "An Yi greets the emperor!"

Seeing An Yi coming back, the emperor immediately put down the memorial in his hand, a smile appeared on his face, and he asked anxiously: "An Yi, what's the situation with Xiao Yanzi and the others now?"

An Yi still maintained a respectful attitude and answered seriously: "Your Majesty, Princess Huanzhu, Mr. Fu and the Liu brothers and sisters went to participate in the martial arts conference together. They are defending the ring together."