Auxiliary Women's Strategy: A Virtuous Wife Helps the King to Rule the World

When Taiyue and Taiqing heard the sudden sound, they instantly became alert, their nerves tense, and they turned to look in the direction of the sound as if facing a great enemy.

The man who came was none other than the strange figure from the dilapidated temple. His figure looked particularly mysterious in the dim light, and his vague outline seemed shrouded in a layer of hazy mist, making it difficult to grasp.

Taiyue and Taiqing looked at him warily, their eyes full of caution. Taiyue frowned and asked suspiciously, "It's you? What are you doing here?"

The strange man was silent for a moment, that brief silence seemed to make time stand still. Then, he slowly said, "I know you want to save those children. I can help you."

Taiqing's eyes were full of confusion, and he asked in confusion: "Why did you help us? You were so afraid of us before."

The strange man sighed deeply, a sigh filled with endless pain and helplessness. "This mansion was originally my home, but the Purgatory Horns have occupied it and are committing evil. Seeing how determined you are to fight this evil force, I have decided not to remain silent and allow them to do whatever they want."

A trace of suspicion flashed in Taiyue's eyes, and he snorted coldly: "Hmph, why should we trust you? You haven't shown such kindness before. Who knows if you are a spy sent by Lianjiao Prison to deliberately lure us into a trap."

The strange man seemed a little anxious and said quickly, "I know it's hard for you to trust me, but I do know a secret in this house that can help you rescue the child. If you don't believe me, I will leave now and never say another word."

Tai Qing hesitated, his gaze lingering on the strange man for a moment, then looked at Tai Yue and said, "Brother, why don't we listen to what he has to say for now? But we also need to be more careful in case there's a scam."

Taiyue pondered for a moment, his eyes still wary, but he still said, "Okay, tell me what you have to say, but if you tell even a single lie, don't blame us for being rude. My sword will not show mercy."

The strange man lowered his voice, as if afraid of being overheard. "There is an abandoned cellar in this house, which is rarely known. Through the cellar, you can directly reach the room where the child is imprisoned. However, there are traps in the cellar, so you must be extremely careful. If you are not careful, you may fall into a desperate situation."

Tai Yue snorted coldly, his eyes piercing: "How do you know all this? Are you just making it up to trick us?"

The strange man shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, "This is my house, so I know the secrets within. But before, I was alone and weak, so I didn't dare to resist. Now that I see your righteousness and disregard for your own safety, I am deeply moved and am willing to take the risk."

Tai Qing said, "Brother, why not come along and take a look? If anything goes wrong, we can make plans. Just be careful."

Taiyue nodded and said with a firm gaze, "Okay, you lead the way. If anything unusual happens, we will not let you off lightly. You should know the consequences of deceiving us."

So, the strange man led the brother and sister back toward the house. Along the way, he walked lightly, carefully avoiding routes where patrols might be. His eyes were always alert to any movement around him, and he led them to a secluded corner.

"It's right down here," the strange man said, pointing to a seemingly ordinary wooden board. The board looked inconspicuous, blending in with the surrounding ground. If the strange man hadn't pointed it out, it would be difficult to notice the clues.

Taiyue carefully observed his surroundings, not missing any suspicious signs. Taiqing, on the other hand, gripped his magical tool tightly, his fingers turning slightly white from the effort, ready to deal with any possible danger.

The strange man lifted the wooden plank and walked down first. The moment the plank was lifted, a damp and rotten smell hit him in the face.

Taiyue and Taiqing looked at each other, saw determination and resolve in each other's eyes, and then followed carefully.

The cellar was filled with a damp, decaying smell that was pungent and oppressive. The sound of water dripping from the walls was particularly clear in the silence.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound coming from the front. The sound was so subtle that it was almost imperceptible if you didn't listen carefully.

"Be careful!" the strange man whispered. His voice echoed in the narrow space, carrying a hint of tension and fear.

The brother and sister stopped immediately and held their breath. Their heartbeats seemed especially loud in the quiet environment.

A huge rat scurried past, stirring up a breeze. Its eyes flickered strangely in the darkness, and it vanished into the darkness in an instant.

They continued forward, taking each step carefully, until they finally reached a secret door.

"Open this door, and the children should be nearby," the strange man said, his voice tinged with anticipation and nervousness.

Taiyue walked forward and carefully pushed open the secret door. The sound of the door hinges turning was particularly harsh in the silent environment.

Sure enough, I saw the room the children were being held in. It was dark and damp, with the children huddled together, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

"Children, we're here to save you!" Tai Qing said excitedly. Her voice was filled with tenderness and care, like a ray of warm sunshine shining into the children's dark world.

Just then, there was a noisy sound outside.

"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Taiyue said. His face instantly turned gloomy, and a bad premonition surged in his heart.

"You take the children and go first, I will stop them!" The strange man stepped forward, his eyes full of determination.

Taiyue and Taiqing didn't have time to hesitate and quickly took the children back along the same route.

The strange man faced the pursuing enemies alone, his figure appeared lonely and determined in the darkness.

The brother and sister protected the children as they fled, secretly thanking God that the strange man had some skills and actually found such a relatively safe passage.

Taiqing guided the children, quickly counting a total of 129. The children followed closely behind them, their faces filled with fear and exhaustion. Their steps stumbled, their breathing quickened, but they still managed to keep up with the siblings.

However, they soon discovered a serious problem. The children were too slow, and they did not have a Qiankun bag that could hold living things, so they could not escape quickly with the children.

In desperation, they could only run desperately, their clothes soaked with sweat, and their breathing became more and more rapid.

Soon, the strange man caught up with him. He shouted breathlessly, "I can't run away. The enemies behind are chasing me too closely. I can only fight to the death!" There was despair and helplessness in his voice.

Tai Yue gritted his teeth, a glint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Then let's fight! We can't let these children fall into the devil's den again!" His voice was firm and powerful, as if declaring war on fate.

Tai Qing nodded firmly, shielding the children behind her. Her eyes were filled with determination, as if she wanted to use her body to build a solid defense for the children.

At this moment, the enemy's shouts and cries of killing were getting closer and closer. The sound was like bursts of thunder, exploding in their ears.

"Prepare to meet the enemy!" Taiyue shouted, the sword in his hand flashing with a cold light. That light seemed to be the rage in his heart, burning with endless anger and courage.

Tai Qing also gripped her magical weapon tightly, her eyes filled with determination. Her heartbeat was like a war drum, spurring her on to fight for justice.

The enemies came like a tide. The brother and sister and the monster did not retreat and fought a desperate battle with the enemies.

Taiyue's swordsmanship was fierce, and each strike carried a killing momentum. His sword drew graceful arcs through the air, and enemies fell one after another, blood splattering everywhere.

Tai Qing's spells continued to flow, interweaving icy spikes and flames. The icy spikes shot at the enemy like sharp arrows, while the flames devoured everything like a ferocious beast. Her spells created a considerable obstacle for the enemy, making them afraid to approach easily.

The monster also displayed his unique skills, his figure like a ghost shuttled between the enemies. His attacks were strange and deadly, and he cooperated with the brother and sister in perfect harmony.

But the enemies were getting more and more, and they were gradually trapped. The enemy's attacks came like a violent storm, and they were overwhelmed.

"Brother, this isn't going to work!" Taiqing yelled, her voice tinged with anxiety and exhaustion.

Taiyue was anxious, but had no intention of backing down: "Even if I die in battle, I must protect the children!" His voice was firm and powerful, full of determination to face death head-on.

At this moment, Qiu Ming's voice rang out from above: "Who was I thinking? It turns out to be my captain, Shi Xiu! So you're still alive? It's a good opportunity to eliminate this remnant of yours."

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