Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

On the spring day of March 9, 1093, at the hour of Chou (1:15 AM), the Hell Legion launched its great purge.

In the unclaimed land of Ravenburg, the plan to seize power through murder and armed uprising was aborted after Partridge Di's plot to revolt was exposed.

Realizing the situation was hopeless, Partridge Di decisively led hundreds of Vision followers and his Catastrophe-level infantry legion to flee towards Sancha Pass.

After learning that his generals were plotting to seize power, Hellboy Cai Guozhong launched a bloody internal purge, further exacerbating the internal turmoil.

Throughout Ravencrest, groups of soldiers were patrolling and inspecting, searching house to house for suspicious persons, intending to eradicate all the followers of the Vision Church, and even those soldiers who were on good terms with Partridge were affected.

In addition, they are secretly sweeping away and capturing the remaining forces of Partridge Di left in Raven Castle.

That night, the air was thick with fear, everyone was on edge, and feared being imprisoned as a member of a cult or a traitor.

After the group left the Baron's mansion, Zhou Qingfeng stood on the street and quickly opened Cai Nianxiong's handwritten letter.

[My Dear Father]

As I write this letter, my heart is filled with complex emotions. I know you must be worried about my safety on this journey, but please understand that as your son, my longing for my mother grows stronger with each passing day, an emotion that surpasses my fear of the unknown dangers. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, even if there is only a sliver of hope, I must embark on this journey to find my mother.

I remember when I was little, you always told me, "A real man should be responsible and never back down when faced with difficulties." These words have accompanied me throughout my life, becoming a source of strength when facing challenges. Now, standing at a crossroads in my life, I choose to follow the call of my heart and pursue that perhaps faint but crucial answer. I know this may make you uneasy, but I believe that if you were in my shoes, you would make the same decision.

Father, you are one of the most important men in my life. You taught me how to be a responsible person and how to bravely face every challenge in life. From you, I learned perseverance and a sense of responsibility towards my family. It is these qualities that allow me to take this step firmly today. I understand that leaving home means taking on more risks, but I also know that losing the opportunity to find my mother would be a lifelong regret.

Therefore, no matter the outcome, I am willing to give everything for this family bond.

Some might say I'm an adult and should consider things more rationally than act impulsively. However, in my view, true courage lies not in avoiding risk, but in knowingly forging ahead despite difficulties. I believe that as long as one holds firm to their beliefs, no obstacle is insurmountable. I will carefully protect myself and not cause you too much worry.

In preparing for this trip, I carefully planned every step and made thorough mental preparations. Although I don't know what the future holds, I firmly believe that as long as I persevere, I will find my mother one day. If I encounter any trouble, I will contact you immediately for help and support. Please rest assured, I will not give up easily, nor will I put myself in unnecessary danger.

Finally, please allow me to express my gratitude once again. Thank you for your selfless love and guidance over the years, which has enabled me to grow into a person capable of independent thinking and willing to take responsibility. Now, please bless me so that I may return safely with my mother. Whatever the outcome, I will forever remember your love and support.

Your son: Cai Nianxiong.

[March 7, 1093, the reign of Emperor Gengshi]

The letter still bears traces of tears.

Zhou Qingfeng reached out and smoothed out the creases, feeling the longing and determination for his mother, and the understanding and respect for his father contained in the letter.

After a long while, Zhou Qingfeng slowly exhaled and commented with two words: "Not bad."

Ning Cha, who was standing nearby, also finished reading the entire letter and nodded slightly: "It's indeed not bad."

Zhou Qingfeng looked at the letter in his palm and said, "It's a pity that the letter doesn't say where he's going, so it won't be of much help to me. But I think Cai Nianxiong's first stop when he goes out to find his mother will definitely be Sancha Mountain. Last time he was ambushed in Sancha Mountain and fought a bloody battle until dawn. He didn't have the chance or time to find his mother, so he definitely won't give up."

"Possibly." Ning Cha felt a strange unease. She had just been fighting Cai Guozhong to the death, and now she was helping him find his son. Life was truly unpredictable...

"It's alright, I've already sent people to chase after him. Let's go, I'll contact him on the way and arrange a meeting place." Zhou Qingfeng put away the letter and quickly led Ning Cha and the others out of the city.

On the way, Zhou Qingfeng was also silently reviewing his conversation with Cai Guozhong at the Baron's Mansion.

The reason Tsai Kuo-chung released such private letters, combined with his words, is to express how much he values ​​Tsai Nien-hsiung.

It makes sense, considering he is the only remaining bloodline of the Cai family, and the entire lineage of the Cai family rests on him. If Cai Nianxiong were to die, Cai Guozhong would probably immediately go insane.

As for what this supreme commander of the Hell Legion might do in a state of madness, only heaven knows.

However, one thing is certain: anyone involved with Tsai Nien-hsiung will face Tsai Kuo-chung's bloody retaliation, a fight to the death.

Another matter that Zhou Qingfeng was very concerned about was who was responsible for Cai Nianxiong's ambush and capture.

Despite Zhou Qingfeng's resolute words, he was still unsure of himself. Logically speaking, Jianta knew Cai Nianxiong's importance to Cai Guozhong and wouldn't be foolish enough to harm him.

There are many ways to control Cai Guozhong; simply controlling his food and military supplies would render him impotent.

The soldiers below were not receiving their pay, lacking food and clothing, and were destitute. Who would have the mind to listen to Cai Guozhong's commands?

It can be said that if the Sword Tower controls the logistics of an army, it controls the entire army.

At most, Cai Guozhong would feign compliance while secretly engaging in underhanded activities, such as embezzling funds and cultivating his own faction, but he would never dare to openly show his true colors.

It's quite simple for Jianta to control Cai Guozhong; there's no need to resort to the most foolish methods.

But... in a big forest, you'll find all kinds of birds, let alone people.

Who knows, among those pampered military bigwigs in the Privy Council, a daring and ambitious hidden dragon or phoenix might suddenly emerge.

After all, there are countless examples throughout history of people who squandered a winning hand.

After thinking it over, Zhou Qingfeng concluded that it was the work of the Vision Church, the Northern Cities Allied Army, and the Resistance Army. So he asked, "Ning Cha, are you sure that the capture of Cai Nianxiong last time wasn't done by your Resistance Army?"

Ning Cha said seriously, "Mr. Jiang, I can confirm that it was not the work of the resistance army, but can you be sure that it was not the work of the Sword Tower?"

Zhou Qingfeng clicked his tongue: "Hard to say."