In a secluded mountain forest, Lei Tiangui carefully led Jia Xu into a hidden cave.

The cave is surrounded by greenery, and the entrance to the cave is hidden by lush foliage, which is quite mysterious.

Lei Tiangui had carefully inspected this place in advance to ensure that it was safe.

Outside the cave, wild fruits hang from the branches, like strings of seductive gems, exuding a natural fragrance.

It's safe and there's something to eat.

Jia Xu followed Lei Tiangui into the cave, his heart full of doubts and curiosity.

He couldn't help but ask, "Did the prime minister release me?"

Lei Tiangui hurriedly made a silent gesture and said softly, "Don't speak, or I'll kill you."

Seeing this, Jia Xu nodded and said no more.

There was a damp smell in the cave, and the water droplets on the stone walls slowly dripped and made a crisp sound.

Jia Xu quietly observed his surroundings, trying to find some answers from Lei Tiangui's expression.

Jia Xu pondered in the cave, but could not find any answers. His gaze wandered in the darkness, and the doubts in his heart grew heavier.

After a while, Lei Tiangui walked in from outside.

His figure was a little blurred in the light of the cave entrance, holding some bright wild fruits in his hands, exuding an alluring aroma.

Lei Tiangui walked up to Jia Xu, gently handed him the wild fruit, and said, "Eat some and replenish your strength." Wait a minute, and we'll have to go."

Jia Xu ate the wild fruit silently, and the doubts in his heart were not eliminated.

"You'd better be honest with me now, and don't ask anything, or don't blame me for being unkind." Lei Tiangui said coldly.

In a spacious and humble room, Liu Long anxiously paced back and forth.

The windows were open and the breeze was blowing.

His eyes looked at the door from time to time, and he silently prayed in his heart for Zhao Qiang's return.

Liu Long finally decided to gather a few henchmen.

They sat around a rough wooden table.

Liu Long took a deep breath and said slowly, "I asked Zhao Qiang to find Liu Bei, but he hasn't returned yet." There was worry and anxiety in his voice.

Several henchmen exchanged glances with each other, and then one said, "Boss, rest assured, Zhao Qiang will definitely not have an accident."

However, the uneasiness in Liu Long's heart did not lessen, his brows tightened, and his hands clenched unconsciously.

At this time, a confidant asked a question.

"Boss, there is an old fairy in the village in the south, who is very effective. Why don't we go and worship him, maybe it will help accomplish great things." There was a hint of anticipation in his voice.

The others nodded their heads to indicate that this was indeed the case.

However, Liu Long frowned, he didn't quite believe these things.

He lowered his voice and reprimanded, "Don't believe these sideways! We rely on strength and wisdom, not vain supplications!"

The air in the room seemed to freeze instantly, and everyone was silent for a moment.

Liu Long continued, "We should strive for success with our own efforts and determination, rather than relying on mysterious forces."

After everyone dispersed, they walked down the narrow path.

"That old fairy is already very powerful, but the boss doesn't believe it." Someone said indignantly.

"Yes, whether he believes it or not, we just believe it. Why don't you go and worship the old gods now?" Another suggested.

Others listened and thought it made sense.

They walked towards the village to the south.

"This pilgrimage may bring us good luck." Someone said expectantly.

"Yes, I hope the old fairy can bless us with a successful accomplishment of great things." The other chimed in.

Gradually, the villages to the south came into view, with curling smoke wafting from the rooftops.

In front of a quaint wooden house, people gathered in a circle

Sometime, someone was carrying a large stretcher, on which sat an old man with fairy wind bones.

The old man was dressed in a white robe, and his beard and hair were all white, as if he contained an otherworldly temperament.

He held a bamboo tube in his hand, which was constantly spilling crystal clear holy water.

The surrounding villagers quietly surrounded, their eyes revealing awe and anticipation.

"Is this the legendary old fairy?" Someone asked in a low voice.

"Yes, his holy water is said to have magical powers." The other replied.

The villagers whispered to each other, full of anticipation and hope for the arrival of the old fairy.

The old man smiled, his eyes revealing love and wisdom. He gently waved the bamboo tube in his hand, and the holy water fell on the people, as if to give them blessings and protection.

Several of Liu Long's henchmen were attracted by the scene in front of them.

When they saw the villagers surrounding the old man of the fairy wind dao bones and the holy water he sprinkled, their eyes showed awe.

They slowly knelt down, leaning forward slightly, showing a very reverent appearance.

There is an atmosphere of tranquility and mystery all around, as if time has frozen in this moment.

They bowed their heads, folded their hands, and silently expressed their respect and prayers to the old gods.

Liu Long was secretly annoyed in his heart, he knew the temper of his subordinates, and when they asked the question of the old immortal, he expected that they might go to find the old immortal.

At this moment, he stood in a corner of the village to the south, watching the scene in front of him from a distance, and the anger in his heart continued to rise.

He sighed to himself, these subordinates didn't listen to him so much!

He had clearly warned them not to trust the things that were not going their way, but they went their own way.

Liu Long's heart was full of disappointment, he had high hopes for these subordinates, expecting them to be able to cope with difficulties with their own strength and wisdom.

Instead of pinning their hopes on the ethereal immortals.

He felt that his authority had been challenged, which made him angry.

The sun shone on the stone road of the southern village, reflecting Liu Long's angry figure.

He walked quickly out of the corner and walked straight to the old fairy.

"You old god, you're pretending to be a god here! Damn it!" Liu Long's rebuke resounded throughout the village.

The old fairy was unmoved, his gaze was as calm as water, as if the noise around him had nothing to do with him.

The surrounding people were suddenly unhappy, and they blamed Liu Long one after another.

"Why are you so rebellious! How can you be rude to the old immortals!"

"Shut up!"

Several of Liu Long's subordinates never expected Liu Long to come here, and they looked shocked.

"Boss, kneel down quickly, don't offend the old fairy!" They persuaded one after another.

The sun was still warm, but it couldn't calm the anger in Liu Long's heart.

Liu Long ignored everyone's dissuasion and continued to insult the old immortal.

"What a god! But he's just a liar!"

The old fairy was still sitting calmly on the stretcher, his eyes were like a deep pool, and he was not shocked.

Several villagers were enraged by Liu Long's words, and they rolled up their sleeves and prepared to make a move with Liu Long.

"How dare you be disrespectful to the old immortals, see how we teach you!"

Several of Liu Long's subordinates hurriedly stepped forward to persuade Liu Long.

"Boss, get down on your knees, don't make a big deal out of it!"

However, Liu Long was stubbornly unhappy.

Liu Long did not flinch and became entangled with several villagers. Their fists swung at each other, and the scene became chaotic.

In the fierce clashes, several people eventually knocked Liu Long to the ground.

His face was covered in dust, and a trace of blood was spilling from the corner of his mouth.

Several of Liu Long's subordinates were anxious and apologized to the angry villagers.

While quickly carrying Liu Longli

Opened the scene of chaos.

They hurried into a secluded grove whose shade shaded the sun.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which rustled when stepped on.

After putting Liu Long down, one of his subordinates asked with concern, "Boss, are you okay?"

Liu Long was furious, his eyes widened, and he roared, "Why don't you listen to me? I don't need you to have pity on me!"

Another subordinate defended, "Boss, we really shouldn't target the old immortals."

Liu Long stood up abruptly, pointed at them and reprimanded, "You useless things! I told you not to believe that old fairy, but you are still messing around with others!"

His voice echoed through the grove, startling a few perched birds, which flapped their wings and flew off into the distance.

Several people had to bow their heads, they really didn't know how to persuade.

After a while, Liu Long left without looking back, full of anger.

His figure faded into the depths of the grove.

Several subordinates glanced at each other and silently retreated.

The old fairy continued to sprinkle holy water.

The old fairy calculated a problem.

"I should have been killed by Sun Ce, and Sun Ce would have died because of it. But now, everything has changed."

He closed his eyes and began to pinch his fingers, his brow furrowed slightly.

After a moment, he opened his eyes, a flash of doubt in his eyes.

"Who came into this world from the future and changed all this?"

The breeze blew gently, and the white robe of the old fairy fluttered in the wind, as if he had also blended into this peaceful atmosphere.

"Old immortal, don't be like the rude person just now, don't be angry." Many people gathered around and comforted the old immortals.

The old fairy smiled slightly, his voice calm and gentle.

"Don't worry, how can I be angry with this mortal."

At this time, the sunlight happened to shine on the old fairy's body, covering him with a layer of golden brilliance.

The faces of the people around him were filled with reverence for him.

The old fairy waved his hand, signaling that everyone didn't have to care. He looked up at the sky and said leisurely, "Everything in the world has its own laws, so why should I be angry about such a small matter?"

The breeze gently stroked the old fairy's beard, and his expression became more and more detached.

Liu Long returned home and sat in a dimly lit corner, pondering what had happened during the day.

His fists clenched, and the resentment in his heart could not be quelled.

"This old immortal, you can't just let him go!" Liu Long gritted his teeth and muttered to himself.

Liu Long picked up the cold-lit sword and walked back to the scene with heavy steps.

"Old fairy, suffer death!" Liu Long's voice echoed in the silence.

Liu Long held a sword in his hand and stepped into the scene.

Everyone was originally immersed in their own activities, but when they suddenly saw his appearance, they all gasped in shock.

"Gee, what's going on? Why did this man come with a sword?" Someone screamed.

The panic spread quickly, and many people began to dodge, staggering as if they were being pushed by an invisible force.

"But don't be impulsive!" Someone shouted as they ran.

"You're going to get into trouble! Put down your sword!" Others were anxiously admonished.

Liu Long's eyes were cold and firm, he was unmoved, and approached in the direction of the old immortal step by step.

The few people carrying the stretchers were also a little overwhelmed.

And the old immortal had already calculated that he had a calamity, so he had a very calm look on his face.

Liu Long stepped forward quickly, the sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and instantly rested on the old immortal's neck.

The old fairy's gaze was still calm.

He spoke slowly, "Your impulsiveness will bring about endless consequences

Trouble. Put down your sword, don't make one mistake after another."

Liu Long's voice was full of determination and anger.

"Humph! I don't believe your nonsense! Today, I must kill you old thing!"

The smell of blood permeated the air, like an invisible haze that enveloped everyone.

The sunlight shone through the clouds, sprinkling dappled light and shadow, illuminating Liu Long's hideous face and the expanding pool of blood on the ground.

Several people carrying stretchers looked at Liu Long in horror, and their steps unconsciously retreated backwards, for fear of annoying him.

Seeing this, Liu Long laughed, and his voice was particularly harsh in the silent night.

"If he is really an immortal, how could he be killed so easily by me?" Liu Long said mockingly.

Liu Long flicked his sleeves and turned away in a chic manner, leaving a lonely back.

Several people carrying stretchers silently watched him go away, cursing secretly in their hearts.

"This hateful creature will definitely be punished!" One of them said indignantly.

They quickened their pace and quickly carried the body of the old immortal away, for fear that something would happen again.

The villagers who had walked away hid in a hidden corner, nervously watching the scene that had just happened, their faces full of pain.

"This person is so cruel, how can he treat the old immortal like this!" One villager said indignantly.

"That's right, he will definitely be punished, and he won't die well!" The other villager chimed in, his tone full of anger.

Their hearts were filled with curses and resentment towards Liu Long, hoping that he would pay for his actions.

However, there were also some in the crowd who began to become suspicious.

"Why didn't the old fairy save himself? Does he really have no mana?" A young villager asked, confused.

"Maybe there's something we don't know......" Another villager pondered, trying to find an answer.

The villagers' feelings were very complicated, they were both angry and bitter about Liu Long's actions, and they were also confused and puzzled by what happened to the old immortal.

After returning home, Liu Long laughed contemptuously, what old immortal?

It's just some old rubbish, but it plays people around.

What you have to do is what you have to do, and no one can stop you.

On the streets of Youzhou, the lively market is crowded. Although government announcements have been prominently posted everywhere, people are still talking.

"I see, it's the prime minister who rescued Jia Xu!"

"That's right, otherwise how can you explain that Jia Xu just disappeared?" Everyone turned their heads to each other, full of suspicion about the drama.

But in the mansion of Xi Yu, the atmosphere is extremely heavy.

Xi Yu lay on the bed, his face pale, his brows furrowed, and the anger in his heart made his condition worse.

The room was filled with a strong smell of medicine, and the windows were closed, making the light a little dim.

Song Shuwen hurried over, he anxiously walked to Xi Yu's bedside, and asked with concern, "My lord, how do you feel?"

Xi Yu replied weakly, "I'm fine, it's just that this rumor is really infuriating."

Song Shuwen sighed softly and said, "Don't be angry, take care of your body."

Xi Yu nodded and asked Song Shuwen to retreat for the time being.

Sun Shangxiang came to Xi Yu's room in a moment.

Seeing Xi Yu like this, Sun Shangxiang couldn't help but feel a cloud of anger in his heart.

She indignantly accused, "Those people out there are talking nonsense, it's just so infuriating!"

Xi Yu sighed slightly and said helplessly.

"This thing can't be forbidden, I just hope that Wang Liang can quickly find out the truth of the matter."

After being silent for a while, Xi Yu then said to Sun Shangxiang, "After Wu Guotai came here, can you still adapt?"

Sun Shangxiang's expression suddenly softened

He got up and replied with a smile, "Mother is very happy here."

"Don't worry, my body is fine, I may have been a little tired recently, just take a good rest. You'd better hurry up and accompany Wu Guotai."

But Sun Shangxiang said that her husband's body is also very important.

I'm willing to stay here for a while.

After a while, all the ladies arrived.

Like Sun Shangxiang, they are all accusing the gossip outside.

"All right, don't blame. Strictly speaking, I can't think of it myself."

Xi Yu said that he must not tell outsiders that he is sick.

He wasn't afraid of being taken advantage of.

Because now there are not many enemies left.

The point is to be afraid of being misunderstood.

The outsider thought that Xi Yu had done something bad and deliberately pretended to be sick or something.

"Okay, I'm not seriously ill, it's just a small cold, you all stand down, let me be quiet."

Xi Yu waved his hand and asked them all to go out.

After they left, Xi Yu told a few soldiers to stand guard at their door.

No one is allowed to come to the doctor for the time being, they will only bother themselves.

I don't have any serious illness.

After a while, Zhuge Jin also heard about this incident and came to visit.

The soldiers immediately told them about the arrangements for the show.

Zhuge Jin learned that Xi Yu was fine, so he retreated first for the time being.

On the other side, Lei Tiangui and Jia Xu are still living in the cave.

Because Lei Tiangui looked particularly arrogant, Jia Xu didn't dare to ask him questions directly.

When it was almost evening, Jia Xu finally couldn't help it.

"I'd like to ask, when exactly can we leave?"

"Of course, I left in the middle of the night when no one was noticed, and I'll tell you one more thing. I rescued you, and it has nothing to do with Xi Yu."

(End of chapter)

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