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Chapter 331 The Old Man's Identity

Gu Lingzhi's sudden words surprised everyone in front of the formation.

Even those who were tied up looked at each other in bewilderment.

“Since you are from the Northern Desert, your life and death are naturally none of Bei Yi’s business. If I take back Yanzhou City and you are still alive, I will protect you even if it costs me my life.”

She said it very eloquently, directly distancing herself from the other party.

Situ Ming trembled slightly with anger: "Gu Lingzhi, what do you mean by that?"

Gu Lingzhi raised her eyes slightly: "Of course it means exactly what it says. What you are slaughtering now are the people of your Northern Desert. You have taken away their homes and destroyed their cities, but you do not recognize these common people as your own. It seems that from now on, all the people who fall into your hands will become your targets for slaughter."

After Gu Lingzhi finished speaking, the soldiers behind her immediately understood.

By doing this, she put the other side in a difficult position, leaving them with no way to deal with the people.

If Situ Ming really fools them, it will cause everyone to become hostile, and even if they want to take another step forward, it will be completely impossible.

The resistance from the people was absolutely unimaginable.

This is also the main reason why wars generally do not harm ordinary people.

Situ Ming glanced at the eyes of the soldiers around him; they clearly felt contempt for his actions.

Not long after, one of the lieutenants suddenly said in Gu Lingzhi's direction, "I surrender..."

With one person taking the lead, a chorus of voices began to chorus as countless figures surrendered, as if a building that had been built to withstand the elements had collapsed from its foundation.

Gu Lingzhi ordered all those who had surrendered to be suppressed, and had Situ Ming, the leader, captured. She strode up to Situ Ming, her eyes filled with disappointment.

“Situ Ming, this is the path you chose, and no one else can interfere.”

At first, she admired Situ Ming somewhat, after all, his devoted attitude made her think he was a decent person. But now, she has completely seen through him.

Situ Ming glared at her fiercely, his eyes bloodshot. Gu Lingzhi ordered the battlefield to be cleaned up, rewards to be given for those who had contributed, and then searched for the other civilians in the city who had been arrested.

As for the fact that those hundreds of people were soldiers from the Northern Desert, Gu Lingzhi learned about it from others.

Situ Ming was beheaded in public and his head was displayed to the public.

The troops from the northern desert were put under guard and then separated and reorganized into other units.

To prevent any spies from being found, these people need to observe them carefully for a period of time.

However, these were all minor matters. What Gu Lingzhi was most worried about was the whereabouts of Mo Jiuxiao and the others.

"Your Majesty, all the people have been found. It turns out they were all taken away and hidden away."

"Taken away?"

Gu Lingzhi was slightly taken aback, then she strode open the door and walked out.

Not far away, a dark figure appeared in her sight.

Without saying a word, she ran over quickly and hugged Mo Jiuxiao tightly.

They looked as if they hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"Mo Jiuxiao, where did you go?"

Why can't she find him anywhere?

Mo Jiuxiao gently stroked Gu Lingzhi's hair.

"I'm sorry to have worried you, Lingzhi. It just happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to arrange for someone to inform you. But I have something to tell you!"

Gu Lingzhi suddenly looked up: "What's wrong?"

"I've found the trail of that old man in black!"

Gu Lingzhi looked shocked, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Who is he? Do you know?"

Mo Jiuxiao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

"understood."

Gu Lingzhi's heart skipped a beat. She gazed into Mo Jiuxiao's eyes, waiting for his answer.

Mo Jiuxiao placed his hands on her cheeks and gently parted his lips: "Yes..."

"Your Majesty, there are people outside requesting an audience. They look strange and don't seem like good people."

Upon hearing this, Mo Jiuxiao said in a low voice, "It seems I don't need to introduce them; they've already arrived!"

Gu Lingzhi was somewhat confused.

But since we're about to meet in person, there's not much more to say.

They immediately ordered the people to come in, and the two waited in the main hall. Before long, Gu Lingzhi saw a group of five people.

The one leading them was an old man wearing a black robe.

The old man gently removed his hat, revealing an aged face. Gu Lingzhi looked at him with some curiosity.

Gu Lingzhi did not know this person.

The man was also observing Gu Lingzhi when she saw him.

Then, he smiled slightly.

Following behind the old man was a woman who bore a resemblance to Gu Lingzhi. She glared angrily, her face full of displeasure.

"I've heard that you are the child Lan'er left behind?"

Gu Lingzhi's lips were tightly pressed together, and her eyes were full of vigilance.

"who are you?"

"According to seniority, I am your elder and can be considered your family."

Family? Bullshit.

Gu Lingzhi wanted to curse.

"Family, what kind of family are you to me?"

"Let me put it this way, I'm your mother's uncle, so according to seniority, you should call me grandpa!"

Gu Lingzhi smiled instantly.

"Grandpa? You really know how to flatter yourself. Besides, Qiu Ling is no longer here. What are you to us now?"

Her tone was sarcastic, even revealing a strong sense of hostility.

The other person wasn't angry; a faint darkness flashed in their eyes.

"When that girl left, she took the national treasure of Qiuling with her. It should be in your hands now!"

Gu Lingzhi underestimated the extent of a person's shamelessness.

"What national treasure? I've never heard of it."

"You went to Donglai Island and found your mother's tomb. You must have obtained quite a few good things. Otherwise, why would I have never seen these siege engines and cannons before, but you brought them out now?"

"so what?"

Gu Lingzhi narrowed her eyes slightly, and the coldness in her eyes gradually intensified.

If Mo Jiuxiao hadn't been holding her hand, she probably would have already exploded in anger.

"No matter what, I always knew you were in the capital. I tried every means to find out about you, and even instigated the old emperor of Beiyi to deal with the Gu family in order to force your mother to come out. But I didn't expect that your parents were really dead. They didn't even show up when the Gu family was beheaded."

Gu Lingzhi stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.

It turned out that her guess was correct; the person in front of her had been doing all of this in secret from beginning to end.

But this old man only wanted a priceless national treasure, something elusive and intangible.

How funny.

"A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure." Putting aside the fact that her mother had nothing on her, even if she did, she probably wouldn't know where it is by now.

"Then what do you mean?"

"Lingzhi, you are now the Empress of Beiyi. This belongs to Qiuling Kingdom and should be returned to the people of Qiuling Kingdom. So, hand over everything you have that is related to that secret."