Both worlds are like dreams

"I understand," Hua Yu said with tears in her eyes, "Take care on your way back. If you have the chance in the future, you must come back to see me."

"Okay," Xue Huang let go of her and looked at Lu Wenxuan, "Uncle, I'll leave my aunt to you. If you dare to bully her, our fellow disciples from Guigu Sect will definitely come and teach you a lesson."

Lu Wenxuan smiled and said, "Princess, don't worry. I will never let her suffer any injustice."

"Then let's set off." Xue Huang said with a smile.

Gu Qinglan bowed and said, "Take care, General Lu."

Lu Wenxuan nodded, clasped his fists and bowed to everyone, "Everyone, see you later."

Xuehuang took one last look at Huayu and said, "Aunt, goodbye." Then she mounted her horse and left with them.

After twenty days, Xue Huang and the others finally returned to Shangyang City. The journey was quite smooth, and they did not encounter any ambushes. Although they did not need to travel non-stop this time, they still rushed back as quickly as possible.

It would take another half a day to enter the city.

It was already dark at this time, and everyone began to gather near Birch Mountain.

After secretly leaving the city, they split into three groups and rushed back to Shangyang City from different routes.

Xue Huang, Gu Qinglan and Wei Yunzhou went one way, Xu Yao and Lin Yu led the old members of Beiyuan on one way, and Zhuo Yang and Dongfang Cong took the other people from Shanhe Gate and were accompanied by Lu Wenxuan's army. After shaking off the pursuers from Jiuxiao City, they ordered Lu Wenxuan's army to return, and the two of them led the team to Shangyang City. At this moment, they had all arrived nearby one after another.

Xue Huang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that everyone had returned safely, but she had a bad feeling in her heart because everything was going too smoothly.

Wei Yunzhou also had this worry. The closer he got to Shangyang City, the colder his expression became.

But they were about to enter the city, and Xuyao and the others' whereabouts could not be exposed for the time being. It was time to let them leave.

Xue Huang also had this consideration, so she let Xu Yao leave.

He was wearing a mask, so it was hard to tell the expression on his face. "There weren't any ambushes along the way. I don't think that's a good thing. If they want to do something, now is the best time."

"But you still have to go. If you are exposed, the situation will be very unfavorable." Xue Huang said.

Xu Yao knew that it would not be a good thing for him to be associated with anyone with his Beiyuan identity. After a moment of silence, he said coldly, "Let's say goodbye."

Gu Qinglan thanked him solemnly, "Thank you, Brother Xuyao, for your help."

Xu Yao said nothing, and quickly led Beiyuan's people to retreat, and soon disappeared among the mountains and forests.

"Let's rest here for a day and set off at dawn." Xue Huang said.

Gu Qinglan nodded, "I think he has received the message I sent to His Highness. According to the agreement, he will send someone to pick us up."

Xue Huang looked towards the direction of Shangyang City with a hint of anticipation in her heart. She wondered how Mo Ruilin, Mo Xingyue and the other sisters in Jinxiu Tower who had always taken good care of her were doing.

As the night deepened, people gathered in groups of three or four to rest around the fire.

Wei Yunzhou and Zhuo Yang were both on the tree, seemingly resting but actually on guard.

Finally, the cry of a crow broke the silence of the night.

Everyone immediately became alert.

Wei Yunzhou drew out his sword, and Broken Soul shone as brightly as snow under the moonlight. It seemed to sense the murderous intent and emitted a faint sound of sword.

The wind suddenly picked up around them, and the leaves rustled, as if countless people were approaching.

"Here I come!" Xue Huang stood up and said.