My brother is Shi Hao

The room was filled with a strong smell of blood. In the dim light, groans and suppressed sobs intertwined, echoing in the air like a sad elegy. Shi Yi and Shi Hao walked into the room, and the scene before them made their hearts sink.

The once spacious and bright room was now a shambles, its walls covered in horrifying cracks, the floor littered with broken weapons and congealed blood. Wounded disciples lay on makeshift straw mats, groaning in pain. Their bodies were wrapped in bandages, some still bleeding.

"How could this happen..." Shi Hao looked at the tragic scene before him, his voice trembling, his eyes filled with sadness and anger. He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, but he felt no pain at all.

Shi Yi didn't say anything, but his furrowed brow and deep gaze revealed his current mood. He walked over to a seriously injured disciple, squatted down, and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

The disciple opened his eyes with difficulty and saw Shi Yi. A bitter smile appeared on his face: "Young Master... I'm fine... I won't die..."

"Don't talk nonsense, you will get better." Shi Yi's voice was low and firm, as if carrying a magical power, which rekindled a glimmer of hope in the disciple's originally dim eyes.

Shi Yi stood up, looked around, and said in a deep voice: "Although we won this battle, we also paid a heavy price. Now, what we have to do is to rebuild our home as soon as possible, let the dead rest in peace, and let the living be strong!"

His voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the room, like a ray of light, illuminating the darkness in everyone's hearts.

"Rebuild our home!" Shi Hao also raised his arms and shouted, with flames burning in his eyes.

Under the leadership of Shi Yi and Shi Hao, the disciples of the Righteous Alliance began to take action. They cleared the ruins, treated the wounded, encouraged and supported each other, and demonstrated strong cohesion and combat effectiveness.

"Ling'er, are the statistical results out?" Elder Wang's voice sounded not far away, with a hint of fatigue in his tone.

"It's almost done, Elder Wang." Zhao Linger's voice was a little hoarse, but she was still busy, "It's just..."

"Just what? Are there any difficulties?" Elder Wang asked with concern, his aged face filled with worry. Days of fighting and reconstruction had left him physically and mentally exhausted, but he remained steadfast, working hard for the future of the Righteous Alliance.

Zhao Linger sighed softly, her brows furrowed as she handed the account book to Elder Wang. "Elder Wang, please take a look. We have suffered heavy losses. Many precious herbs and weapons have been destroyed. The resources required for reconstruction are astronomical."

Elder Wang took the account book and carefully leafed through it. His already wrinkled forehead was now twisted into the shape of a "川" character. After a long pause, he sighed and said, "Yes, this battle was a bitter victory for us..."

"However, Elder Wang, you don't have to worry too much," Zhao Linger comforted him. "I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the current difficulties and rebuild our home!"

Elder Wang looked at Zhao Linger with satisfaction, nodded, and said, "Linger, you're right! The most precious thing about our Righteous Alliance isn't material possessions, but our unity and indomitable spirit!"

At this time, Shi Yi and Shi Hao were leading a group of disciples in clearing the ruins. They were sweating profusely as they carried rubble and broken wood. Their exhausted bodies looked particularly thin in the afterglow of the setting sun, but their eyes gleamed with determination.

"Brother, look!" Shi Hao suddenly exclaimed, pointing to the half-broken stone tablet exposed in the ruins.

Shi Yi walked forward and carefully examined the stone tablet. There were some ancient characters engraved on the stone tablet, most of which were already blurred, and only a few words could still be recognized.

"This is..." Shi Yi frowned slightly, feeling that this stone tablet was unusual.

"What is this? Is it a treasure?" Shi Hao asked curiously, with excitement in his eyes.

Shi Yi did not answer, but squatted down and gently brushed away the dust on the stone tablet with his hand. As the dust peeled off, the words on the stone tablet gradually became clearer, and Shi Yi's expression became more and more solemn.

"What's wrong, brother?" Shi Hao noticed the change in Shi Yi's expression and became nervous as well.

"This stone tablet..." Shi Yi paused and said in a deep voice, "It seems to be related to the Lost Secret Realm..."

When Shi Hao heard this, his eyes widened. The Lost Secret Realm is a place where countless treasures and opportunities are said to exist. Could this stone tablet be the key to finding the secret realm?

However, Shi Yi's next words made him feel depressed.

"These words seem to be an ancient seal..." Shi Yi's eyes became deeper. "If my guess is correct, there may be something hidden under this stone tablet..."

Shi Hao's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. He had a vague feeling that they seemed to have discovered some incredible secret...

"Lost Secret Realm? Seal?" Shi Hao lowered his voice and asked curiously, "Brother, what should we do then?"

Shi Yi stood up, his eyes scanning the busy crowd around him, and he made a decision. "Brother Hao, this matter is of great importance, and we cannot make it public lightly. The appearance of this stone tablet is too strange, and we must proceed with caution."

Although Shi Hao was young, he understood the seriousness of the matter and nodded solemnly, "Brother, I understand. I will keep my mouth shut."

Shi Yi patted Shi Hao's shoulder, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "Brother Hao, you must be extra careful during this period. Don't let anyone get close to this stone tablet."

"Don't worry, brother, I will protect it!" Shi Hao clenched his fists, his eyes determined.

The two brothers agreed to keep the matter of the stone tablet secret for the time being and make plans when the time was right. They carefully buried the stone tablet again and made some disguises to ensure that it would not attract other people's attention.

Post-war reconstruction efforts proceeded smoothly. Led by Shi Yi and Shi Hao, the Righteous Alliance disciples demonstrated remarkable cohesion and drive. They toiled tirelessly, day and night, clearing the ruins and rebuilding their homes.

Zhao Linger also played an important role. With her rich experience and keen insight, she helped Elder Wang coordinate resources from all parties and provided strong support for the reconstruction work.

As time passed, the Righteous Alliance's base gradually regained its former vitality. Brand-new buildings rose from the ground, the medicinal fields were once again planted with precious herbs, and the armory was replenished with a large number of weapons and equipment.

During the reconstruction process, the disciples of the Righteous Alliance also gained experience and growth. After experiencing the baptism of war, they cherished peace more and understood the importance of unity.

Shi Yi and Shi Hao also practiced hard during this period, constantly improving their strength. They knew that only by becoming strong could they protect themselves and those around them, safeguard the righteous path, and maintain peace.

That evening, Shi Yi and Shi Hao stood in the rebuilt Alliance Square, looking at everything before them, their hearts filled with hope. They knew that as long as everyone united as one, no difficulty would be insurmountable.

"Brother," Shi Hao suddenly said, "When can we solve that secret?"

Shi Yi was silent for a moment, his eyes looking into the distance. That was the direction of the Lost Secret Realm...

Shi Yi was silent for a moment, his gaze gazing into the distance. That was the direction of the Lost Secret Realm… Finally, he withdrew his gaze and looked at the energetic Shi Hao beside him. A smile played on his face. "It's almost there. Once we become stronger, we can explore that unknown area."

"Stronger?" Shi Hao clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fire. "I want to be as strong as you, brother. No, I want to be stronger than you!"

Shi Yi smiled and rubbed Shi Hao's hair. He knew that when Shi Hao said "stronger", he didn't mean he wanted to surpass him, but that he wanted to have enough power to protect everything.

"I believe you, Brother Hao." Shi Yi looked at the setting sun in the distance, his tone full of emotion, "We've been through so much, it's time to face new challenges."

The rebuilt Union Square was brightly lit and filled with laughter and joy. Disciples gathered in groups of two or three, sharing the joy of rebuilding their homeland and looking forward to a brighter future.

Zhao Linger walked over to Shi Yi and Shi Hao, handed them each a cup of tea, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, young men."

"Miss Ling'er, you're too polite. This is what we should do." Shi Yi took the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air, making him feel relaxed and happy.

"Yes, Sister Ling'er, if it weren't for your help, we wouldn't be able to rebuild our home so quickly." Shi Hao also said with a smile.

Zhao Linger smiled slightly, "I'm just doing my best. Speaking of which, I also want to thank the two young heroes for standing up in times of crisis and protecting the righteous path."

"Haha, Miss Ling'er, please stop praising us. We two brothers are born to hate evil and are chivalrous men who will draw their swords to help when we see injustice!" Shi Hao patted his chest with a proud look.

Shi Yi shook his head helplessly. This kid is bragging again.

At this moment, a disciple in green clothes hurried over to Elder Wang and whispered something. Elder Wang's face changed, but then he regained his composure and said to everyone:

"Everyone, please be quiet. I have something important to announce!"

The originally noisy square suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Elder Wang, waiting for his words. Elder Wang took a deep breath and said loudly:

"Just now, this old man received news..."