From the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry to Hunting Sins and Becoming Saints

"What did the Heavenly Official say?"

In the afternoon, Fu Que returned home and had dinner. Fu Que and his father, Hu Liangyu, were enjoying the cool air in the courtyard when Hu Liangyu asked him something.

"The Heavenly Official has agreed to everything you asked me to say, and has even reserved a quarter of the war merits. In three days, I will board the fleet that is purchasing supplies and head to Yuntai Prefecture."

Fu Que recounted her conversation with the Heavenly Official to Hu Liangyu.

Hu Liangyu pondered for a moment: "Yuntai Prefecture... the situation there is very chaotic. I heard that they are currently mining newly discovered rare minerals there. It's an area jointly controlled by sect forces and the dynasty. Wouldn't it be a bit dangerous to go there now?"

Fu Que shook his head: "The Dragon Tiger Cavalry is an organization that relies on battle merits. They monitor the world. What would the Dragon Tiger Cavalry do if there were no dangerous positions? The reason I was able to gain so many benefits this time is because of the fight to the death."

Moreover, on the bright side, since they are currently mining rare minerals, an opportunity to make a contribution might be right in front of them.

"Aiming too high is a big no-no, but never mind, you won't listen to me anyway, so let's just leave it at that. Judging from your behavior in this chaos in Gaoyang County, you don't seem like a reckless or impulsive person. Just be careful in everything you do."

Hu Liangyu glanced at him indifferently.

Although he had retired, he was once a Qi Refining Warrior, a seasoned veteran who had survived fierce competition. Hu Liangyu understood Fu Que's thoughts very well and knew that the other party wouldn't listen to anything right now.

Hu Liangyu gave Fu Que a deep look: "The help I can give you right now is really limited. I didn't want to give it to you, but you've changed too quickly, and I don't want to pass this on to your child."

Whether or not to use it is up to you.

As he spoke, Hu Liangyu stood up, walked to the big tree where the two were cooling off, his five fingers pressed together like a knife, his true energy attached to his palm, and he dug open the tree root as if digging tofu, revealing a two-centimeter square white jade box with a flowing, warm luster inside.

Hu Liangyu brought it to Fu Que and gently opened it.

Inside the white jade box lay a faintly beating heart, covered with fine blood vessels.

This heart is only the size of a finger, with a hard metallic texture, and is full of vitality and the smell of blood.

Strangely, despite the absence of blood vessels, tiny blood vessels still flowed and circulated through the void, as if the body were still inside the host, buried deep beneath the tree roots for countless years, yet still radiating vitality.

"I don't know what this thing is. I once secretly searched the Dragon Tiger Guard Archives based on its appearance and characteristics, but because this thing is complicated and cannot be exposed to the light, I still haven't figured out its specific function."

But I still managed to find out some of its uses based on where it came from; simply put, it can give you a second life.

Hu Liangyu picked up the jade box and handed it to Fu Que: "Going to Yuntai Prefecture this time will not be like the small-scale battles in Gaoyang County. Many of the martial artists there have Qi cultivation. If we encounter insurmountable dangers in Yuntai Prefecture..."

Or, if you are severely injured and need to fight to the death, then take this item; it will greatly increase your strength for a short time and restore you to full health.

Hu Liangyu paused slightly, a solemn look flashing in his eyes: "However, once you use this item, there will be no turning back. You will become a half-human, half-ghost creature. Although you will still have reason, you will no longer be a human being."

"When that time comes, fake your death and get away. From then on, live under an assumed name and don't involve us or your children, understand?"

Hu Liangyu's temper was as direct as ever. She didn't beat around the bush with Fu Que at all, which was no different from saying directly that if Fu Que used this item, they would have no relationship whatsoever.

Fu Que didn't take it to heart. Although Hu Liangyu's words were a bit harsh, it was indeed the best choice.

Emperor Zhao never had a law that prohibited the punishment of one's wife and children.

Fu Que looked at the beating heart in the white jade box and nodded.

"If you can establish yourself in Yuntai Prefecture, then this thing has another use: to refine demon avatars. However, that's beyond the scope of my help. I only know that it can be refined, but I don't know how to refine it or what specific materials are needed."

Hu Liangyu continued, "This is an item I found in a dried-up blood pool when I was on a mission to exterminate a family with a certain lord many years ago. Remember, never take it out in front of others."

Fu Que felt a warmth in his heart. Since this thing could not be exposed to the light of day, and Hu Liangyu had kept it hidden for decades, it proved that this thing was indeed extraordinary. Hu Liangyu was willing to take a great risk to hand it over to him, so he really treated him like his own son.

Fu Que didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the beating heart. He took a deep breath and said, "I understand what you mean. The future is uncertain, so I'm entrusting everything to you."

Hu Liangyu's strong face remained unmoved; he simply nodded slightly and said, "With everything under my control, plus your contributions in this upheaval, and Xu Qingying's abilities, inheriting your bloodline won't be too difficult."

But I have a question I want to ask you.

"Please speak."

Fu Que was at ease and composed.

He waited for a long time, but Hu Liangyu did not speak. Hu Liangyu scrutinized Fu Que for a long time, then sighed heavily and patted Fu Que's shoulder: "Never mind, I won't ask anymore. I won't see you off in three days."

After saying that, he turned and left, going into his inner room.

Fu Que scratched the back of his head, somewhat puzzled, but since Hu Liangyu didn't say anything, he didn't delve into it further and turned to go to his inner room as well.

Wearing only an undergarment, Xu Qingying sat gracefully behind the table, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, as if she were looking through something.

Fu Que walked over and swept aside the account books and other messy things in front of the other person.

When Xu Qingying looked up, Fu Que's expression was serious.

"Is there anything you'd like to say?"

Xu Qingying rubbed her temples. Although they had already been intimate and she was even pregnant, there still seemed to be a thin film between her and Fu Que, something was missing.

I'm leaving in three days.

Fu Que said, "Go to Yuntai Prefecture."

"Bon Voyage."

Xu Qingying replied.

Then came a full minute of silence.

"this one?"

Fu Que asked.

"What else?"

"That's true. With our personalities, we really don't need to play those fancy games. I'll come back when you're about to give birth."

"Thanks."

Silent all night.

……

Three days later, at the port of departure.

Under the blazing sun, the river surface was sprinkled with tiny phosphorescent lights, and the ripples spread outwards.

A huge cargo ship, entirely dark in color, was ready to set sail. It had auxiliary wheels on both sides of the hull and was made entirely of scale wood, making it sturdy and durable.

On the deck, guards dressed in the uniform gray martial arts uniforms of the Fishermen's Mutual Aid Association stood solemnly; they were all skilled members of the gang selected in Gaoyang County in recent days.