Return of the Pearl

At night, the Altai Mansion was shrouded in silence and depression. The moon was obscured by thick clouds, revealing only a faint light, making the entire mansion appear gloomy and dim. The trees in the courtyard swayed in the wind, making a low rustling sound, as if telling unknown secrets.

The lanterns in the mansion swayed gently in the wind, casting eerie shadows. A thin layer of mist filled the air between the buildings, making everything look hazy. There was a dull atmosphere in the air, as if some invisible pressure was weighing heavily on people's hearts. From time to time, a few inexplicable noises came from the corners, adding a bit of weirdness and uneasiness.

On that dark night, the secret guards crept like shadows, trying to quietly rescue their target. However, the Altai Mansion was heavily guarded, like an indestructible fortress.

Before the secret guards got close, they were keenly noticed by the guards in the mansion. In an instant, the clanging sound of swords clashing cut through the night sky, and a thrilling and fierce battle broke out.

The secret guards were agile and moved across the battlefield like ghosts. Their movements were swift and sharp, and every swing of their swords carried deadly power. The guards were not to be outdone. They cooperated closely to form a tight line of defense, waving their weapons and fighting a desperate battle with the secret guards.

Amidst the flashing of swords and the shadow of knives, sparks flew, and the sound of metal clashing was like thunder. The secret guards' moves were unpredictable, sometimes as swift as a storm, and sometimes as cunning as a poisonous snake; the guards were fearless and fought hard with tenacious will and superb martial arts. The two sides fought back and forth, and the battle was so fierce that it was breathtaking. The whole battlefield was filled with a strong murderous atmosphere, as if even the air was burning.

In this fierce battle, the figures of the secret guards and the guards intertwined, forming a thrilling picture. Their sweat and blood intertwined, dripping on the cold ground, but it could not stop their determination to fight. This battle was a contest of courage and strength, a duel between life and death. Every moment was full of tension and excitement, making people's blood boil.

The secret guards were all seriously injured, with scars on their bodies as dense as spider webs, and blood oozing out like fountains, dyeing their clothes red. Among them, two had closed their eyes forever, sacrificing their precious lives for their mission.

However, the firm belief in their hearts has never wavered. They must bring Concubine Xiao back safely. This is their mission, a task they must complete even if it costs them everything. Unless they all die in battle, they will never retreat.

In this brutal battle, they fought bravely, one after another, without fear. Every secret guard was fearless, even though they knew they would face huge sacrifices. They interpreted loyalty and bravery with their actions, and composed a tragic hymn with their blood and lives.

This battle was like a long dark night, lasting for a very long time. Li Ergou was at the Altai Mansion at this moment. He watched these secret guards with his own eyes. Although they were obviously much stronger than the enemy, they showed no fear and refused to retreat even a step. This scene set off a huge wave in his heart and caused him to be deeply shocked.

In his eyes, these secret guards are the real regular army. They are warriors who fight bravely for their mission and for the people. Li Ergou can't help but recall his past. He was not born a bandit, but was forced to join the local bandit gang.

During the days of contact with these soldiers, he was deeply touched by their behavior. These soldiers were fearless of life and death, and only had the safety of the people of Shandong in their hearts. Li Ergou asked himself, he was once an ordinary citizen, but he didn't know when he became a demon who did evil.

This battle was extremely brutal. The secret guards tried their best and suffered almost a devastating disaster. They were all covered with wounds and almost all died in the battle, with only a few left.

Finally, Altai appeared like a ghost. His loud voice rang out, ordering his men to stop attacking immediately. Altai's guards acted quickly like hungry wolves and surrounded the only four or five remaining secret guards.

These secret guards were covered with shocking scars, some of which were so deep that the bones could be seen, and some were still bleeding. Their clothes had been stained dark red with blood, and their original color was almost unrecognizable.

They stood there weakly, as if a gust of wind could blow them down, but their eyes still revealed determination and indomitable spirit. It was a persistent adherence to the mission and a spirit of never giving up. They were like candles in the wind, although they were about to collapse, they still stubbornly burned their light.

Altai was very proud of capturing Xiao Yun. Firstly, he wanted to use Xiao Yun as a bargaining chip to threaten Emperor Qianlong; secondly, he wanted to delay time. After all, assembling a large army is not something that can be done overnight, and his sinister purpose has been achieved.

Originally, he was looking forward to playing and frolicking with Xiao Yun more, hoping to stimulate the emperor more strongly in this way. However, Xiao Yun was as strong as iron and remained unmoved. No matter how he manipulated him, he always stuck to his bottom line.

At this time, Altai slowly turned his gaze to the wounded secret guards. He saw that they were all covered with bruises, and the wounds on their bodies were hideous. Blood was constantly oozing out, dyeing their clothes dark red. Some of the secret guards were even weak and on the verge of collapse, but there was still a firm light flashing in their eyes, a determination that was not afraid of life or death.

Altai looked at them, secretly amazed in his heart, but a sly smile appeared on his face. He raised his chin slightly, with a bit of pride and sarcasm, and said slowly: "I believe you are all the most elite secret guards around the emperor, right? I really have to admire you! Knowing that you will die, you are still so determined and brave to come here to die. It is really admirable! Your loyalty and bravery really make me admire and regret it!" His words were full of teasing and contempt, as if he was admiring his own masterpiece.

Although these secret guards were seriously injured, they had only one belief in their hearts, that is, to complete their mission no matter what. The determination and indomitable spirit revealed in their eyes moved Altai, but he quickly restrained his emotions and continued to look at these secret guards proudly, thinking about his next plan in his mind.