The ring connects the past and present, the exiled prince worships me as a god

When had Qi Yu ever seen Zhao Li look so aggrieved?

He no longer looked like the tough guy he used to be. It seemed that no matter how big a mistake he had made, he didn't even dare to look up at him.

Qi Yu was full of suspicion, "What is Brother Zhao talking about?"

Zhao Li didn’t know that Qi Yu had not met Song Nian yet, but he had seen him. If he could see her, how could Qi Yu not see her?

Song Nian appeared there to look for Qi Yu, but he not only failed to bring him but also lost him. That was more painful than taking his life.

Zhao Li held Qi Yu's hand tightly and said, "Qi Yu, please forgive me. I will definitely help you find the person. I am sure I can."

Qi Yu was confused.

Looking at Zhao Li again, he was in a state of disarray, covered in wounds. He thought of Huai Village and Sun Xian. Qi Yu asked, "You came to the northwest to find me, so something big must have happened in Huai Village. What happened? Is Sun Xian okay?"

There are also penal colonies.

"...Yes, something happened, something serious!"

When Zhao Li mentioned the place of exile and thought of his brothers, his face turned pale and full of sorrow.

"Someone attacked Huai Village. At first, I thought it was Japanese pirates. There were indeed a few of them lingering around Huai Village during those days. Sun Xian and I decided we couldn't wait in Huai Village forever. We both needed to return to the Imperial Capital to help you. So, I left Huai Village under the pretext of capturing the pirates, taking my three brothers with me. But... they all died on the way."

"what?"

Zhao Li was instantly furious: "Those people are not pirates at all, they are assassins sent by the Imperial Capital!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu's face suddenly changed, and an oppressive cold air emanated from his whole body.

Even Zhao Li shuddered.

"My brothers all died tragically to protect me. Qi Yu, I want to avenge my brothers!"

Although they were all yamen runners, they had lived together for more than two months. They were clearly still alive when he left, but the next time he heard the news, it was that they had died.

Qi Yu's teeth trembled: "Is it Concubine Su?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Li took out a token from his arms and handed it to Qi Yu, "Do you recognize this?"

There is no special mark on the token, but the tassel under the token is made of the Imperial Capital Royal Family.

"I've fought with them before. Although they're not many in number, they're all very skilled. We brothers are no match for them. They claim they must find you, Qi Yu. You're in danger!"

Zhao Li looked anxious, worried about his safety.

"So I came to Xibei to remind you to be on guard at all times!"

Thinking of his bumpy and embarrassing journey, Zhao Li thought of Song Nianlai again.

"But we can discuss revenge later. Right now, the most important thing is to find your people."

Seeing that Zhao Li had brought the subject back again, Qi Yu had already guessed something in his mind, but he didn't dare to admit it.

"I don't know who Brother Zhao is talking about."

"Your woman."

Where is he with women?

Except Nian'er.

Could it be...

"I've peeked at the portrait you keep under your pillow all day. It's the woman in the painting. I'm sorry, brother. I..."

"Where is Nian'er!"

Qi Yu couldn't wait for Zhao Li to finish his words, and grabbed his shoulders tightly, his eyes burning with anxiety.

The more anxious he became, the more guilty Zhao Li felt.

"I, I just stopped talking. I accidentally...lost her."

How could it be lost?

Could it be that Nian'er is in danger?

"Brother Zhao, what exactly happened along the way? Tell me the key points!"

It turned out that after he said goodbye to Sun Xian that day, he did encounter Japanese pirates. After his brothers repelled the pirates and pursued them, they encountered assassins. At that time, none of the brothers had expected that people from the Imperial Capital would chase them here, so they were careless and caused several brothers to lose their lives.

His brothers risked their lives to protect him, allowing him to fight to the death to get rid of the killer, and even stole the opponent's horse and escaped. Unfortunately, he suffered serious internal injuries and was shot by a hidden arrow, which caused him to faint and meet Song Nian.

Zhao Li recounted the entire process of meeting Song Nian and getting her help.

Seeing Qi Yu's expression changing again and again, he thought he was blaming him for not taking good care of the person.

"I'm sorry, brother. She is my savior, but I failed to protect her. I'm sorry for you, and even more sorry for myself."

Zhao Li said: "Don't worry, I will personally help you find the person back."

As soon as he finished saying this, he saw Qi Yu smile.

He actually curled his lips and smiled.

"You lost your woman, and you're still laughing?"

Could it be that he recognized the wrong person?

"That girl clearly said he knew you."

After hearing that Song Nian and Zhao Li met and talked, Qi Yu became even more curious.

"What else did Nian'er say to you?"

Zhao Li thought for a long time and didn't say anything, but looking at Qi Yu's expression, he was not wrong, that was really his woman.

"How could a living person just disappear?

She clearly saved him and said that they would go to the northwest to find Qi Yu together, so why didn't she wait for him to go together?

"Qi Yu, did she really help us so many gods?"

Qi Yu just smiled and said nothing.

While supporting Zhao Li and walking towards the camp, he imagined Nian'er helping him according to his words.

Nian'er is here.

She not only went to Huai Village, but also came to the northwest.

She met Sun Xian and then Zhao Li, so would she be the next one?

"She is my wife."

Qi Yu only said four words, and his face was full of pride.

Zhao Li's original sense of guilt disappeared instantly after seeing this.

"If you want to return to the Imperial Capital, then come with me. You will stay in the Northwest Military Camp for the time being. I will take you to see General Changfeng first."

Qi Yu took Zhao Li to Duan Zhan's military camp and asked Jiang Zhi to stay and take care of him. He took a temporary leave.

Nian'er seems to be busy with the new recruit assessment these days, so he has to make sure she is safe.

"Nian'er?"

When Song Nian received Qi Yu's call, he had just finished his elective course and was about to go to the building materials market to buy some more items needed by the villagers of Huai Village.

She had teleported three times in a row without being able to choose her destination. This time she wanted to try whether she could change the location freely.

"I am here."

Hearing her sweet voice, he knew she was in a very good mood. Qi Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of his lips rose uncontrollably. "I'm relieved that you're okay. I just saw Zhao Li."

When Zhao Li was mentioned, Song Nian immediately understood what he wanted to ask and hurriedly explained, "Didn't you scare Brother Zhao? I agreed to go with him to the Northwest Military Camp to look for you, but I can't control time travel, so I couldn't go with him."

Thinking that Zhao Li would be very worried when he came back from looking for the fruit and didn't find her, Song Nian said apologetically, "Tell Brother Zhao I'm sorry and tell him I'm fine."

"Brother Zhao can't even thank you enough, so how could he blame you? But he was really worried about your sudden disappearance."

"Is his injury healed?"

Song Nian thought that maybe she could sign up for an emergency class so that if she met someone in need during teleportation in the future, she could provide rescue services.

"He met an old man who knew medicine. He not only cured his arrow wound but also sent him to the military camp."

"That would be great."

Song Nian couldn't help but feel happy too.

But the next moment, she became serious again.