The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Inside the valley, Ji Wuchang led Wen Fei in practicing internal energy cultivation every day.

Ji Wuchang wished he could pass on all his knowledge to Wenfei. However, he still felt that Wenfei's lightness skill was slightly inferior to his own. He knew the crux of Wenfei's problem: although Wenfei's internal strength had greatly increased after drinking the snow python's blood, Wenfei was still young and couldn't control it all at once. In order to make Wenfei's lightness skill take a qualitative leap before he left, he wanted to transfer some of his internal strength to Wenfei. This would make his eight extraordinary meridians smoother, so that he could better control and use his internal strength.

Ji Wuchang told Wenfei his idea, but Wenfei firmly refused.

“Master! You can’t do this. Your disciple will feel sorry for you.”

“I’m old and don’t have many years left to live. Besides, Senior Jin and I have already retired from the martial world, so keeping these things on us is useless. You are still young, and there are many things waiting for you to do and many challenges waiting for you to overcome. Come on!” Ji Wuchang said.

"Wenfei, don't let your master down," Jin Yuanying said.

"Disciple kowtows to thank Master!" Wen Fei knelt before Ji Wuchang.

"Get up quickly! Let's begin!" Ji Wuchang said.

“Go into the cave! The snow python and I will keep watch over you,” Jin Yuanying said.

Wenfei followed Ji Wuchang into the cave. The two sat on the ground, and Ji Wuchang used both hands to forcefully circulate Wenfei's eight extraordinary meridians. Wenfei immediately felt that his meridians were unblocked and his whole body felt much more refreshed. Ji Wuchang, on the other hand, seemed rather tired.

"Master! Are you alright?" Wenfei asked worriedly.

"I'm just a little tired from carrying too much weight, it's nothing, help me out!" Ji Wuchang wiped the sweat from his forehead with difficulty.

Wen Fei helped Ji Wuchang out of the cave, and Jin Yuanying quickly brought him hot tea. Ji Wuchang felt better after taking a sip.

"Wenfei, go outside and show off your lightness skill. See if you notice anything different," Ji Wuchang said.

"Yes, Master!" Wenfei said, leaping into the air.

Ji Wuchang and Jin Yuanying followed them out, and the snow python also came out, raising its head to look at Wen Fei.

Wen Fei flew up to the majestic snow-capped mountain. He flew from one peak to another, and even flew up to Cuiyun Peak without any effort. Wherever he went, he left no trace in the snow.

"It's done!" Ji Wuchang said, patting Jin Yuanying's hand.

"Disciple once again kowtows to thank Master!" Wen Fei flew down from Cuiyun Peak and knelt in front of Ji Wuchang.

"Good! Good! From now on, there will be no more Ji Wuchang, the Flying Hero of the Western Continent! From now on, it will be the world of you young people." Ji Wuchang said with satisfaction.

In the following days, Wenfei practiced his martial arts skills in front of Ji Wuchang countless times, hoping to get his master to personally guide him. Over these few days, Wenfei's martial arts skills made rapid progress.

Ji Wuchang felt very gratified to see Wen Fei working so hard.

Before he knew it, it was time to part ways. Even though Wenfei was reluctant to leave, he knew he couldn't stay there any longer. He didn't want to run away anymore. He had to face his father. He needed his father to give him an explanation, even if it was just a perfunctory one.

"Wenfei, whatever your choice, you must follow your heart and never let external forces disturb your mind," Ji Wuchang admonished.

"I've kept everything Master said in mind," Wenfei said.

"Wenfei, you will pass through Yancheng on your way back. I have nothing to give you, but please take this brocade pouch. It may save your life in a moment of crisis." Jin Yuanying took out a brocade pouch and handed it to Wenfei.

"Thank you so much, Senior Jin! After I leave, my master will be in your care." Wen Fei said with tears in his eyes.

“Why should a man shed tears? You can come to see us anytime you miss us,” Ji Wuchang said.

"Brother Python! Please take good care of Master and Senior Jin for me, I beg you!" Wen Fei said, stroking the snow python's head.

The snow python nuzzled against Wen Fei a few times before he set off on his way back. He kept turning back to look at him, and Ji Wuchang and Jin Yuanying watched him intently. The snow python followed him for a long time before Wen Fei forced it to stop. Only then did the snow python reluctantly watch Wen Fei walk away until his figure disappeared into the vast sea of ​​snow. At that moment, tears welled up in the snow python's eyes.

After overcoming numerous hardships, Wenfei arrived in Yancheng of the Northern Dynasty. He hadn't seen so many people in a long time. Looking at the bustling crowds in the city, Wenfei felt as if he had returned from the celestial realm to the mortal world.

Upon arriving in Yancheng, Wenfei saw the panicked state of the city's residents.

He asked a stall owner, who told him that the Great Lu Kingdom was going to fight the Northern Dynasty again.

"What's going on? Another war?" Wenfei said.

"I heard that the granddaughter of an important figure in the Great Lu Kingdom has been detained in Yancheng. The Great Lu Kingdom sent a special envoy to demand her release, but we refused. So the Great Lu Kingdom has stationed 100,000 troops on the border of our Northern Dynasty, forcing us to release her," the stall owner said helplessly.

"What important figure could prompt the State of Lu to send troops?"

Wen Fei thought to himself, "The granddaughter of an important person, could it be Li Wei?" With that thought, Wen Fei immediately asked, "How long has this been going on?"

"It's been about three months," the stall owner said.

Wenfei realized that it had been almost three months since he left. Could it be that Li Wei had fallen into the hands of the Northern Dynasty because he came to the Northern Dynasty to find him?

"It's all my fault!" Wenfei slapped his head.

Inside the Northern Dynasty prison, Wenjie and his companions were still there. Since meeting Murong Bo, the prisoners had not made things difficult for them. They treated their injuries and illnesses and were well taken care of.

"Wenjie, what exactly do they want to do with us? I'm not sure what to do with them," Sang Ziqi said.

“We are just bargaining chips in their hands. As long as they reach an agreement, we will be safe. If the negotiations fall apart, we may lose our lives,” Wenjie said.

"Damn it!" Sang Ziqi said angrily.

"It's tough on those girls next door. We're tough, but they're delicate. Sigh!" Wenjie sighed.

"Feeling sorry for her now? Do you feel sorry for Miss Liang or Miss Shangguan?" Sang Ziqi teased.

“Sang Ziqi, watch your big mouth! Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite!” Wenjie said.

"I promise I'll keep quiet and never talk nonsense again," Sang Ziqi said, covering his mouth.

“Sang Ziqi, I’m so sorry. You’ve been dragged into this mess again because of us. You must miss Ayiguli very much,” Wenjie said.

"Of course I wanted to, but Wenjie, you're too kind. We're good friends and brothers. Besides, you and Wenfei were a great help in getting Ayiguli back safely from the Western Regions. I would be willing to give my life for you," Sang Ziqi said.

"Good brother!" Wenjie put his arm around Sang Ziqi.

Wenfei found an inn in Yancheng to stay in. He needed to find out as soon as possible which prison Li Wei was being held in, and he wanted to find a way to rescue Li Wei.