Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

She said, "Are you stupid? Using yourself as a cushion."

Xiu Yi wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and said, "I'm willing to be your human cushion for the rest of my life."

Lin Ruoshui hugged Xiuyi, her eyes welling up with tears.

Xiu Yi hugged Lin Ruoshui and leaped up the cliff.

After they landed, they found that Physician Li was wrapping a thick, long hemp rope around himself.

Lin Ruoshui patted Doctor Li on the shoulder and said, "Are you going to the bottom of the cliff to save someone?"

Physician Li did not look up, but continued tying the rope, saying, "Yes!"

Lin Ruoshui asked, "Do you need my help?"

Physician Li said, "No need, it's dangerous down the cliff."

Physician Li only realized what was happening when he heard the familiar voice. He turned around and saw Lin Ruoshui.

He asked in surprise, "You're not dead? How did you get up here?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "Don't worry, with Xiuyi here, we won't die."

Physician Li untied the thick hemp rope around his waist, sighed, and said, "Thank goodness, you are all alright."

"What about the Tian Shan snow lotus?" Lin Ruoshui asked.

Physician Li said, "I've already put it in my bosom. Even if you die, I can't let you die in vain. I must bring the Tianshan Snow Lotus back with me."

Lin Ruoshui patted Physician Li and said, "You're quite persistent."

Physician Li said, "Hurry down the mountain, these Tian Shan snow lotuses will wither in five hours."

In the courtyard of Ouyang Xuri, the city lord's mansion in Wushang City.

Lin Ruoshui was feeding Ouyang Xuri medicine with a small spoon.

Ouyang Xuri opened his small mouth slightly and drank the medicine that Lin Ruoshui fed him at the slowest speed.

After criticizing Ouyang Xuri, Lin Ruoshui expressed her deep gratitude to him and promised that she would not be too sad and that she would find the Soul-Stabilizing Lock sooner or later.

Ouyang Xuri was relieved and said, "Tell me if you're sad, and I'll share your burden. Am I part of your plan to cross the river? If not, I'll set off for Aoda tomorrow. Trust me, I'll find the Soul-Stabilizing Lock."

Lin Ruoshui said, "You're part of the plan, so you can't leave. Finding the Soul-Stabilizing Lock is urgent, but my desire to avenge Xuanyuan Yu is even more urgent. Once we take the capital of Longquan Kingdom, we'll set off together for Aoda Kingdom."

Seeing that Lin Ruoshui no longer looked dejected like she had a few days ago, Ouyang Xuri said, "Alright, it's a deal."

After saying that, Ouyang Xuri grinned widely.

Lin Ruoshui quickly served Ouyang Xuri a spoonful of herbal soup, and Ouyang Xuri's mouth immediately turned into a chrysanthemum shape as he sipped the soup from Lin Ruoshui's spoon.

Seeing this, Baili Heng couldn't help but say, "Ouyang Xuri, Yingying is feeding you medicine. There's no need to look at you like you're savoring a delicacy, is there?"

Ouyang Xuri rolled his eyes at him and started sucking even smaller.

Xiu Yi and Baili Heng couldn't stand it anymore, so they turned around and went out into the yard to get some fresh air.

Ouyang Xu was smug, thinking, "Those two eyesores are finally gone."

Three days later, the number one army in the world split into three routes, with Baili Heng and Ouyang Xuri each leading 500,000 men to detour around to the north bank of the Feng River.

Lin Ruoshui led one million soldiers toward the south bank of the Feng River.

After being attacked by the Netherworld Fire Seed, Lin Ruoshui and Xiu Yi did not sleep for three consecutive days.

The two of them, sitting in the carriage, were still full of energy.

Lin Ruoshui said, "Xiuyi, we haven't slept for three days and three nights, why aren't you sleepy?"

Xiu Yi said, "It's possible that the Netherworld Fire Seed invaded our bodies."

Lin Ruoshui asked, "Then what do we do?"

Xiu Yi said, "I'm so tired, I'll probably just fall asleep."

Lin Ruoshui said, "In this freezing weather, we can't just get off and run alongside the carriage."

Xiu Yi said, "Why go through all that trouble? We can begin now."

Lin Ruoshui said, "You can't be serious, can you?"

Xiuyi got up, took off her outer robe, and tied the carriage door handle.

He bent down and added a lot more silver charcoal to the stove, and then heated water on the stove.

Seeing that he was busy, Lin Ruoshui lowered her guard for a moment.

She lay on the sable fur coat and stretched comfortably.

Seeing this, Xiu Yi said, "I'll give you a massage. Maybe you'll feel better and fall asleep soon."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Thank you, Father Xiuyi, you are so thoughtful."

Xiu Yi smiled slightly and began to massage Lin Ruoshui seriously.

Soon after, the sound of pressure point striking was heard; Xiu Yi had struck Lin Ruoshui's pressure point to silence her.

Lin Ruoshui lay face down, unable to lift her head, cursing inwardly, "What happened to the promised massage? That shameless Xiu Yi!"

As night fell, a soldier reported that there was a suitable place to set up camp ahead. Xiu Yi said, "Go and make arrangements."

The soldier accepted the order and withdrew.

Xiu Yi got up and saw that the silver charcoal in the furnace was almost burned out, so he added a lot more.

He wiped Lin Ruoshui's body with warm water, and not long after, a rhythmic sound came from inside the carriage again.

Afterwards, the two slept soundly in the carriage, and the next morning, Xiuyi woke up feeling refreshed.

Ling Ye woke up in Xiu Yi's arms with a sore back.

When Xiu Yi saw that Ling Ye was awake, he stood up and said, "You woke up really early."

Ling Ye cursed, "You beast! What have you done?"

Xiu Yi said, "This is none of your business."

Xiuyi got out of the carriage, went to another carriage, and carried Lin Ruoshui down.

Ling Ye's body was affected by the muscle-softening powder, leaving her completely powerless. She desperately wanted to pinch Xiu Yi, but unfortunately, she couldn't muster any strength.

Lin Ruoshui got into the carriage, and Xiu Yi was furious.

Lin Ruoshui asked impatiently, "When will your pistols and rifles be ready?"

Ling Ye said, "I can't even lift my hands during the day, how can I make it?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "So you mean I shouldn't give you any more muscle-relaxing powder?"

Ling Ye said, "Of course, if you still want a gun."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Forget it, the gun isn't urgent. Giving you muscle relaxant is the important thing."

Ling Ye said, "Just wait until I'm better, I'll make you pay."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Think it over, and wait until you find the Soul-Stabilizing Lock."

Ling Ye crossed his arms and said, "When will this ever end!"

Lin Ruoshui said, "We'll be fine once we find the Soul-Stabilizing Lock."

Ling Ye said, "Soul-fixing lock, it's the Soul-fixing lock again, humph!"

Lin Ruoshui said, "You should blame your unrestrained and flamboyant personality. I advise you to tone it down a bit."

Ling Ye tilted his head and said, "Stop it, I think you guys should be the ones to stop. My back is about to break."

Lin Ruoshui blushed and said, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up to the bathtub."

Lingye stood up and carried her into the bathtub.

Xiuyi prepared bathwater for them and then got off the carriage.

Even with his strong heart, he couldn't bear to look at that scene.

After a long while, Lin Ruoshui returned and got off the carriage. Her lips were swollen and her eyes were filled with anger.

Xiu Yi said, "He..."

Lin Ruoshui stopped him from continuing, saying, "Take him away quickly, I don't want to see him for another minute."

Xiuyi changed Lingye into dry clothes and carried him back to her carriage.

Ling Ye licked the wound on the corner of his mouth with his tongue and smiled contentedly.