The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Tong Huang, along with experts from the Imperial City Guard, took the opportunity to carry out a capture operation.

That said, the Imperial City Guard had long disliked these martial arts figures.

These martial arts practitioners, who use their skills to break the law, have clashed with the Imperial City Guard quite a bit over the years.

However, the Imperial City Guard rarely manages to actually catch anyone, because from the perspective of the imperial court, these wandering knights in the martial arts world are basically at a disadvantage and dare not openly oppose them.

They were determined to escape, and the Imperial City Guard couldn't do anything about it.

But this time is different. Almost everyone has gathered in Youyun County. Wouldn't the Imperial City Guards be able to arrest them all?

After arresting several groups of people, these wandering knights-errant all became obedient.

The negotiations between Ming Gui and the major powers have also yielded results: all the martial arts sects present will be able to enter the underground palace to explore for treasures, as will the wandering knights. As for whether they can obtain any treasures, that will depend on their luck!

Upon receiving this negotiation result, Jia Daoshi was speechless.

The negotiations went very well; there's no need for further negotiations next time.

I waited five days for nothing.

However, Wu Qingye brought back good news: the entrance to the secret treasure has been found, and we can enter at any time.

"Great! We'll enter the underground palace tomorrow!!" Shen Li couldn't wait any longer.

"However, there are far too many forces coming this time, and the situation is much more chaotic than we expected!" Wu Qingye's expression was somewhat solemn.

"I have a feeling something bad is going to happen this time."

Jia Daoshi, on the other hand, seemed completely unconcerned.

If these sects want to fight amongst themselves, let them fight amongst themselves. What does it have to do with me?

Just as all the major powers were making their final preparations for the treasure hunt, a group of people wearing silver masks quietly appeared atop the mountains behind Youyun City.

"Are you all ready?"

"Everything is ready. Once they enter the underground palace, they won't come out alive!"

"Fine! However, the failure of the last operation has greatly angered the master. If things turn out the same way this time, you'll have to offer your head to him!"

"Yes!"

……

The next morning.

Moon Lake Wharf.

All the ships have been requisitioned.

Thousands of sails have passed, heading towards the island in the middle of the lake.

Of course, the small boats on the dock alone cannot accommodate so many people.

However, this small problem is naturally no challenge for the all-powerful martial arts practitioners!

If there aren't enough boats, then cut down the bamboo along the lake and cross the river by stepping on the bamboo!

Since bamboo wouldn't work, they bought door panels and foot basins from nearby farmers—basics that could float on water—and used them all!

Soon, the open space on the island in the middle of the lake was filled with people!

The underground palace of the Daqing Dynasty contains countless treasures, which is undoubtedly a huge temptation for people from all walks of life!

Looking at the dense crowd in front of him, Wu Qingye felt helpless.

With so many people, how much treasure would it take to divide it all?

That emperor of the Longwu Kingdom is truly treacherous!

It wasn't just in Wuqing that night; when we were in Youyun County, everyone stayed in the inn. Although we knew there were many people, we didn't have a clear concept of how many there were, because at that time, some people were in the inn, while others were hiding in restaurants, teahouses, or private residences.

At this point, everyone was crowded together, making it seem like there were a lot of people.

at the same time.

Inside a landlord's courtyard in Youyun County.

After receiving a sum of money, the owner of the courtyard eagerly gave up his large courtyard.

After all, this amount of money is enough for him to buy ten more identical courtyards in a nearby bustling city!

In a rather elegant hall, Huyan Zhuoren was sitting together eating roasted whole lamb and drinking some wine.

The people of the Kushan Empire cannot go a day without eating mutton.

Opposite him was Huyan Zhuo, his face bruised and swollen.

Huyan Zhuo's teeth were all shattered, so he couldn't even eat meat if he wanted to.

"Brother, we've found the entrance to the underground palace. Everyone's gone over there," Hu Yanyou reminded his elder brother.

Although Huyan You is the Northern King of the Kushan Empire, the most powerful member of the Huyan family is still his elder brother, Huyan Zhuo!

This morning, everyone was on Moon Lake, each displaying their unique abilities, rushing towards the island in the center of the lake.

But only his eldest brother remained calm, still drinking and eating meat.

“Foolish brother! If something makes you nervous, find something else to do first. This will not only distract you and prevent you from being nervous, but it will also prevent outsiders from seeing your true nature. In the Central Plains, scholars call this cultivating one’s inner strength,” Huyan Zhuo said calmly.

“But… that’s the secret treasure of the Great Qing Dynasty’s underground palace after all…” Hu Yanyou touched his face, but quickly realized, “Brother, are you nervous too?”

Hu Yanzhuo nodded calmly: "That's right. The things inside the Daqing Dynasty's underground palace are very tempting, enough to make people risk their lives to enter and explore. But you should know that our purpose in coming here this time is not these treasures."

Hu Yanyou remained silent.

Huyan Zhuo said coldly, "The Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Jing Dynasty! His title is hereditary! Over the years, do you know how many soldiers of our empire have died at the hands of the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion! Died at the hands of the Zhenbei Legion! We came here this time to hunt down the Prince of Zhenbei! However, even if we are fully prepared, we still have to be careful! After all, the positions of hunter and prey can be switched at any time! By the way, have they set off yet?"

Hu Yanyou nodded: "They have already set off."

While eating the meat, Huyan Zhuo said, "Very good! When we enter the underground palace later, you must stick close to me!"

"Yes!"

Liu Jiao, this woman, thought she was a little clever and wanted to use the Huyan family to take revenge for herself.

This kind of low-class trick is really laughable!

Huyan You was the Northern King of the Kushan Empire, and Huyan Zhuo was the most intelligent and skilled member of the Huyan family. They studied the military strategies, tactics, and the Four Books and Five Classics of the Central Plains from a young age.

The knowledge and vision she possesses are beyond the imagination of a pretty but empty-headed woman like Liu Jiao.

The two brothers used Liu Jiao as a shield to get close to Shen Li!

Without Liu Jiao to attract Shen Li's attention, the people of the Great Jing Dynasty will definitely focus their attention on the Huyan family.

"Don't worry, brother, we will definitely be able to kill the Prince of Zhenbei this time!" Huyan You said.

"The plan agreed upon with those people in the Longwu Dynasty, did it go smoothly?" Huyan Zhuo asked.

"No, everything is proceeding according to plan."

"it is good."

……

On the island in the middle of the lake.

"Why are there so many people?" A leader of a major sect from the Longwu Dynasty frowned as he looked at the sea of ​​people.

"Chief, many of these people are idle individuals who rushed here after hearing the news in the past two days, as well as some from small sects. They all want to come and pick up bargains. Most of them are martial arts figures from the Great Jing Dynasty, since they are closer."

Looking to snag a bargain?

"As agreed beforehand, let's wipe out these petty scoundrels from the Great Jing Dynasty!"

"Yes!"

The subordinates accepted the order and proceeded.

Soon, an attack targeting martial arts figures in the Great Jing began!

A bloody battle erupted in an instant!