Then he said, "This is the Fiery Poison, which flares up once a month in the middle. If the antidote is not obtained, it will cause the heart to burn like fire, and the intestines to rupture and die."
Therefore, if you have any information, please let us know as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the days ahead might not be easy.
Chu Jiangli was slightly taken aback, but the next moment, the corners of his lips curled up, and he agreed with Yu Tang's approach.
When dealing with people from the underworld, being soft-hearted is a major taboo.
Although these people do not deserve to die, if they are spared their lives, they may turn around and bite back on us, which will cause endless trouble in the future.
Upon hearing this, the men's expressions changed drastically, and they anxiously asked, "If we tell you, will you give us the antidote?!"
Seeing Yu Tang nod, the group quickly said, "We don't have any news about the leader, but... but we heard some news these past few days while wandering around and sleeping in dilapidated temples. We don't know if it's true or not! We don't know if it will be of any use to you!"
Chu Jiangli frowned: "What news?"
"It is said that after Prince Ning woke up, his personality changed drastically. He went around saying that you would wear a red dress and go to his Prince Ning's mansion to kill him. He even asked the emperor for permission to lead troops to wipe out your Liyue Palace!"
"But we just heard the news, and we don't know if the emperor really listened to him."
So if he doesn't come, don't, don't say we lied to you!
Yu Tang and Chu Jiangli were both stunned at the same time, and then instantly understood.
The thing they least wanted to see happened.
Prince Ning has also been reborn.
Just as they realized this, a member of the Liyue Palace came to report.
It is said that Bai Xiao fell into an ambush set by the Sword Casting Manor. His fate is currently unknown, and the people from Li Yue Palace who went with him are either dead or wounded, and are now being treated in the medicine hall!
"How is this possible?!" Upon hearing the news, Nan Yun was shocked, his voice trembling. He grabbed the disciple who brought the news: "He has always been cautious in his actions, how could he have fallen into an ambush?! And what about the fact that his life or death is unknown? You just left him at the Sword Forging Manor and didn't care?"
The messenger disciple's eyes reddened as he said, "The Right Protector did it to cover for us... he did it..."
"Useless trash!" Nan Yun drew his sword and pressed it against his disciple's neck: "What use are you?!"
Nan Yun usually seems carefree and easygoing, but the person she cares about most is Bai Xiao.
He loses his mind when it comes to Bai Xiao.
Although Bai Xiao is usually aloof, he is the one who values brotherhood the most in private.
Nan Yun still remembers that the two of them begged together back then, and Bai Xiao always remembered him whenever there was something to eat.
He even had his arm broken for trying to steal his favorite food.
That fool, when faced with danger, truly wouldn't consider his own safety in order to protect others!
"Nan Yun, calm down." Chu Jiangli patted Nan Yun's right hand.
With a click, the half-open longsword was sheathed.
"The most important thing now is not to assign blame."
"Instead, we must do everything we can to find Bai Xiao."
"I, a member of the Liyue Palace, demand to see him alive or dead." Chu Jiangli's voice was cold: "If he has truly met with misfortune, I will make sure the murderer dies without a burial place."
"You don't need to lift a finger." Nan Yun gritted his teeth, his eyes already bloodshot: "I will personally kill every single person who dared to harm Bai Xiao!"
Chapter 14
The villain was resurrected for the sixth time (14)
The group rushed to the medicine hall and learned what had happened from the injured disciple.
Bai Xiao was ordered by Chu Jiangli to investigate the area near the Sword Casting Manor in advance, hoping to learn about the enemy's layout so that he could have useful information for Chu Jiangli's future attack on the Sword Casting Manor.
But when they arrived at the woods near the Sword Casting Manor and stopped to rest for the night, they were ambushed.
Moreover, the attackers were not only from the Sword Forging Manor, but also from well-trained soldiers of the Chen Kingdom.
Wearing armor and carrying spears and shields, they broke through their ranks.
Bai Xiao sent them back to report the news, while he covered their retreat, facing hundreds of men alone.
It's easy to imagine how slim the chances of survival were.
Yu Tang watched as Nan Yun gripped the sword tightly, his face no longer showing the joking expression he had before.
He was like a tightly taut bow, as if he might break at any moment.
"Master, I've found it!"
Xiao Jin's voice echoed in Yu Tang's mind: "Bai Xiao isn't dead yet. He's imprisoned in the torture hall of the Sword Forging Manor, being interrogated about the secret passages and defenses of the Moon Palace!"
After the incident, Yu Tang asked Xiao Jin to investigate Bai Xiao's whereabouts.
Hearing this now, I felt relieved.
He walked up to Nan Yun and patted him on the shoulder: "Nan Yun, Bai Xiao is the famous Right Protector of Li Yue Palace. Those people shouldn't kill him easily."
"As long as he's alive, we can definitely rescue him."
"Hmm..." Nan Yun's throat was dry.
He said with difficulty, "But I'm also afraid he'll be tortured into confessing."
"Those hypocritical beasts are capable of anything."
"I can't stay calm just thinking about how he'll be tortured!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two disciples of the Liyue Palace escorted a man to the outside of the medicine hall.
The man was a farmer from the foot of Mount Nanlu. The disciples of the Sword Casting Manor gave him silver to come up and deliver a message to General Li of Chu.
They said that Bai Xiao was in their hands, and if Chu Jiangli didn't want him to die, he should go to the banquet at the Sword Casting Manor alone, without bringing anyone else with him!
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
They knew that the Sword Forging Manor's request was a trap to lure Chu Jiangli into a dangerous mission; it was a trap.
But if we don't agree, today we're sending someone to deliver a message, but tomorrow we might be receiving Bai Xiao's head!
But Chu Jiangli is always proud and aloof, so why would he put himself in such a desperate situation for the sake of a mere Right Protector?
Nan Yun clenched his fists, waging a fierce internal struggle, and finally knelt down on both knees in front of Chu Jiangli with a loud thud.
He drew his longsword, pressed it against his neck, and shouted, "Palace Master Chu! I am willing to give my life in exchange for you agreeing to this risky request!"
Bai Xiao once saved his life.
Chu Jiangli killed the former palace master, which saved both of their lives.
Therefore, Nan Yun knew that both he and Bai Xiao owed Chu Jiangli a debt.
Moreover, he always remembered the palace rules and his and Chu Jiangli's social status.
Therefore, this was the first and last time he made a request to Chu General Li.
He was willing to give his own life to save Bai Xiao's!
The longsword slashed down with incredible speed, without the slightest hesitation!
The next moment, he was sent flying, blood flowing down his wound. Chu Jiangli kicked Nan Yun away.
He said coldly, "A dead person is nothing more than a corpse."
"I don't want a useless corpse."
"I will save Bai Xiao, and you don't need to die."
"If you truly feel indebted to me, then do your best to manage the Liyue Palace for me from now on. That's what you, as a protector, should do."
After saying that, he pulled Yu Tang away, leaving Nan Yun with a message.
"Summon the five hall masters and all personnel, and disperse them to the vicinity of the capital."
"Use carrier pigeons as a means of communication. Do not act rashly without my order..."
"Prepare a magnificent carriage for me; I want to swagger off to the Sword Forging Manor."
Nan Yun's neck wound was still dripping blood, but he didn't bother to wipe it away. He got up, knelt down, and bowed to Chu Jiangli's back with clasped hands.
"Yes, sir!"
He knew that if Chu Jiangli agreed, there was still a chance for Bai Xiao's situation to turn around.
He had already made up his mind. He would disguise himself and follow Chu Jiangli, risking his life to protect Chu Jiangli and rescue Bai Xiao!
Yu Tang followed behind Chu Jiangli, holding the man's hand tightly, her voice also somewhat solemn: "The fact that soldiers were among those who attacked Bai Xiao means that the information those two Hehuan Sect members gave us is true."
“Our greatest enemy, Prince Ning, has also been reborn, or rather, has regained his memories of his past life.”
If the Emperor truly heeds Prince Ning's words and sends tens of thousands of troops to join forces with the Sword Forging Manor to put pressure on the Moonlit Palace, it would be the greatest disaster for us.
"We need to plan this trap carefully; we can't let you go alone."
"Hmm..." Chu Jiangli didn't seem too worried, but said, "This is the first time I've seen Nan Yun make a request to me."
"I only just realized that Bai Xiao was more important to him than his own life."
"I think if you were Bai Xiao, trapped in the Sword Forging Manor right now, I would probably find it even harder to stay calm than he did."
Yu Tang deeply agreed. He gripped Chu Jiangli's hand tightly and said, "Me too."
"Therefore, I hope you will agree to let me disguise myself as a coachman and go with you to the Sword Forging Manor."
Upon hearing this, Chu Jiangli stiffened for a moment, but then slowly relaxed.
Finally, he nodded and said, "Okay..."
In the past, Chu Jiangli would have definitely advised Yu Tang not to take the risk.
But now, he is willing to believe this person and to put himself in their shoes.
Rather than risking his life alone, Yu Tang was worried about him.
It would be better for the two of them to go together and face it together.
Three days later, under Yu Tang's treatment, Chu Jiangli's eyes were able to see the blurry outlines of objects again.
But because she wasn't used to it yet, she still covered her eyes with a red silk cloth.