Hailin retrieved Qiuqiu and the venomous snakes, and ordered Ji Shaocheng and Shimei, "Go,"
Several of their guards had already been killed because they were no match for the enemy. Although the assassins also suffered losses, there were too many of them to care. Moreover, the dead were like everyday meals to them, and they didn't even glance at them, continuing their relentless pursuit.
Hailin and the others knew that if the fighting continued, they would surely die, so they had no choice but to flee.
The group desperately fled up the mountain to one side.
The expressionless undead behind them relentlessly pursued them, never letting up.
"Shimei, Shilan, you two protect Ling'er, I'll go and distract these people."
Ji Shaocheng blocked Hailing and the others, signaling Shi Mei, Shi Lan and the others to quickly take Hailing away. Hailing refused. Looking at the undead who were quickly catching up behind her, she said calmly, "Brother, there are not enough of us. We can't be separated. Separating will only lead to our deaths. If we are going to die today, we might as well die together. Let's go."
After Hailin finished speaking, she took the lead and ran up the cliff.
Ji Shaocheng followed closely behind, his mind racing. If something happened to them now, there might not even be anyone to send a message. So he quickly looked at his subordinate beside him: "You leave in the chaos later. They're not targeting you, so they won't chase after you."
"Young General?"
His men cried out in alarm.
Ji Shaocheng's face was gloomy, and he gave an order that brooked no resistance: "Go down the mountain and immediately send a letter to the palace to tell the Emperor that even if we die, we must inform the Emperor that this is a matter of the living dead, which is a major taboo."
"Yes," the subordinate replied, suppressing his grief. As a soldier, the first rule is obedience.
The group ran up the mountain, getting higher and higher until they reached the top of the cliff, which turned out to be a dead end.
Hai Ling couldn't help but feel frightened and looked at Ji Shaocheng beside her: "Where is this place?"
Shi Mei spoke up from the side: "Black Wind Cliff is shrouded in dark clouds all year round, hence its name."
As they talked, they sped to the top of Black Wind Cliff.
Dark clouds swirled outside the cliff, obscuring the view below. Hai Ling and the others had nowhere to retreat, but the undead had caught up and surrounded them, closing in ever closer.
"what to do?"
Shi Mei looked at Ji Shaocheng. They weren't afraid of dying, but the Emperor would be heartbroken if the young lady died. However, it was impossible for the young lady to break out now.
Moreover, these immortals are all poisonous people. If they come over, they will surely die. The wind howled on the cliff. Hai Ling calmly looked at the bottomless Black Wind Cliff and said in a clear voice, "It seems that we can only jump off Black Wind Cliff and leave our life or death to fate."
"good."
Ji Shaocheng agreed without hesitation. Since he couldn't protect his sister, he was determined to die with her. As soon as he finished speaking, he jumped down first.
Hai Ling hadn't expected him to be so resolute and fearless. She smiled and leaped down Black Wind Cliff. Behind her, one, two, three, several people on the cliff edge jumped down. Only one of her men was covered by Hai Ling and the others before reaching the top of the cliff.
As Hailin fell, she reached out and grabbed Ji Shaocheng.
"Brother, I'm sorry for dragging you into this. If we die this time, I will repay your kindness in the next life."
"What are you saying? You're my sister, it's my duty to stay by your side."
The pressure increased as they descended Black Wind Cliff, and the large amount of air they inhaled caused them to feel dizzy. Hai Ling forcefully spoke to Shi Mei and Shi Lan, "Mei'er, Lan'er, I'm sorry, I've dragged you into this."
"Miss, what about us?"
The sound from below the cliff soon faded away.
On Black Wind Cliff, the dark mass of undead men stared expressionlessly at the cliff below before turning and quickly leaving.
On the deserted Black Wind Cliff, there was now another person, Ji Shaocheng's subordinate. His face was covered in tears, and he was choking with sobs. Then he quickly descended the mountain and headed straight for the palace.
evening.
In the Imperial Study, Ye Lingfeng was handling official business, but he seemed somewhat restless, rubbing his head. He didn't know what was wrong, but he felt unwell, as if something bad was about to happen. He, who was usually calm and composed, had never felt so anxious before. What was wrong with him?
Just as he was puzzled, Xiao Luzi rushed in from outside the door, looking panicked.
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Miss Ji has been in trouble!"
"What happened to her?"
Ye Lingfeng looked anxiously at Xiao Luzi, jumped to his feet, and shouted, "What is it? What is it?"
"A guard from the Ji family came to report that General Ji went to war today, and Young General Ji and Miss Ji saw the old general off out of the city. However, on their way back, they were chased by a group of undead. So Young General Ji and Miss Ji, they, they?"
Inside the study, Ye Lingfeng moved swiftly, appearing beside Xiao Lu. He grabbed Xiao Lu by the collar and growled menacingly, "What happened to them?"
Undead, assassins—how could such people exist in the capital, right under the emperor's nose?
Ye Lingfeng's face was cold and sinister, his icy and ferocious eyes seemed to want to devour everyone, which was frightening. Xiao Luzi swallowed and dared not speak.
"The Ji family's guards are right outside the study door."
"pass."
Ye Lingfeng loosened his grip, and Xiao Luzi fell to the ground. He quickly scrambled out, or he would be dead.
The guards from the Ji residence quickly entered, knelt down with a thud, and burst into tears: "Your Majesty, the young general and the young lady were being chased by assassins outside the city, and they jumped off Black Wind Cliff."
"What? He jumped off Black Wind Cliff?"
Ye Lingfeng cried out, took two steps back, and grabbed the dragon table, his face deathly pale.
He then clenched his fist and said coldly, "Ling'er, I'm going to save you."
After saying that, he grabbed the guard from the Ji family and strode out. Xiao Luzi was so frightened by the emperor's words that his face turned pale. He quickly chased after Ye Lingfeng and jumped up and down, saying, "Your Majesty, you can't! You can't! Black Wind Cliff is a place where you can die!"