Qi Biao listened and immediately invited Xu Liefeng into the tent.

"Who are you? Can you really solve my urgent problem? Hmm, if you deliberately deceive me with your words, and you walk out of here alive today, I'll change my surname to yours!"

Qi Biao, bold and powerful, sat in the tent. He suspiciously sized up Xu Liefeng.

If not for the urgent crisis,

he would never meet with such a shady, skulking character.

Xu Liefeng said, "What good would it do me to deceive you?" He didn't care about Qi Biao's tone and casually picked up a teacup, took a sip, and said, "The tea has gone cold."

He pinched the fire rack with two fingers.

His fingertips surprisingly caught a wisp of flame, and he heated the teacup for a moment. When the tea started to steam and the tea leaves rolled, he took another sip.

"Impressive skill!" Qi Biao was startled, realizing the other was deliberately showing off.

"Please speak quickly. If you can indeed solve my predicament, I will generously reward you," Qi Biao said.

Xu Liefeng chuckled, "Your Yellow Dragon Army lacks funds and food, a desperate situation, yet you still cannot capture Qingning County. If so, why not raid the surrounding villages?"

Qi Biao said disappointedly, "How could I not have thought of that."

"It seems it didn't go well," Xu Liefeng said with a smile. "However, those villages are poor, even if you strip them bare, there's nothing valuable. I have a good place to recommend to you."

"Where?" Qi Biao asked.

Xu Liefeng laughed and, seeing his plan was working, his eyes shone with cunning, "It's Yihetang Manor to the west of Qingning County."

"This is a Martial Artist Manor, and the Manor Master's strength is not weak. But I reckon he can't withstand thousands of iron riders, and has no choice but to flee. Once you seize the manor, the treasures, buildings, and food inside can surely solve your emergency."

"Really?" Qi Biao asked doubtfully, "I sent people to investigate everywhere, why didn't I know about this manor?"

"That useless County Magistrate of Qingning County at least knows how to close the city gates to defend. Yihetang Manor hid roads, moved trees, and concealed itself in the mountains and forests to avoid your threats. Is that really difficult?" Xu Liefeng said lightly.

Since ancient times, martial artists establishing manors have always had their considerations. In prosperous times, they set up near riverbanks for easy access to water. In troubled times, they choose mountains and forests to avoid wars.

Martial artists may have strong skills and long lifespans, but they often avoid confronting armies directly. They can ensure their safety, but if treasures in the manor are destroyed, who wouldn't be heartbroken?

After Xu Liefeng explained clearly, he turned and left. Qi Biao did not stop him but fell into deep thought:

"Raiding a Martial Artist Manor is indeed much easier than a siege. But if the martial artists bear a grudge and seek revenge, it will also be a big hassle."

Everything has pros and cons.

Just as Qi Biao was uncertain, he suddenly heard commotion in the army, and the situation became increasingly uncontrollable.

"Advance west!" Qi Biao had no choice left, and his voice came from inside the military tent.

...

Xu Liefeng stood in the shadows, sneered, and thought to himself that this borrowing a knife to kill was perfect:

"I ventured out at night, and no one knew it was me who secretly disclosed the information. When the Yellow Dragon Army pressed forward, if Lady Zhe Jian is truly there at Yihetang Manor, she will have to show herself. Unnoticed, I won't provoke her, and there should be no trouble."

"If it's not Lady Zhe Jian, I can take the opportunity amidst the chaos to enter the manor, capture the lad, and extract the Superior Martial Arts from him."

Ever since he saw the Yellow Dragon Army attack the city, he had been contemplating whether this plan was feasible. Seeing the Yellow Dragon Army troubled over food, he knew it was about eighty percent likely to succeed, but he still needed to let them suffer a bit of hunger.

"Hunger" gives birth to courage.

Even confronting martial artists, so be it.

...

...

"This Xu Liefeng is indeed here to inform. He's still coveting that Superior Martial Arts!"

Li Xian thought to himself that things were bad.

At once, he shook off the mud on him, quickly ran back to Yihetang Manor, and ordered strict defense of all the routes, preparing traps at various places.

The ground trembled, and the Yellow Dragon Army drew closer.

Li Xian concealed roads and moved trees to block paths. But ultimately, the numerous Yellow Dragon Army, like ants, swarmed all over the mountain forests.

No matter how concealed a place was, it would definitely be discovered. At night it was fine, with darkness providing a natural curtain to hide.

Daytime was not good.

The sky brightened with a touch of dawn.

A soldier excitedly shouted, "General, I found it, there really is a passage here!" pointing to a hidden road.

"It's true, press forward, press forward!" Qi Biao shouted excitedly.

The Yellow Dragon Army, like hungry tigers, followed the scent.

The forest path was crowded, but the soldiers trampled and chopped trees, and in an instant, it became chaotic.

Ding Hu, who had been guarding there, charged out angrily, "Brothers, fight them to the death!"

The ambushed nursing home members surged out, forming formations among themselves, defending the crucial route, clashing fiercely with the Yellow Dragon Army, blocking them at this point.

The first wave of confrontation began.

The sound of blades and swords rang out.

Yihetang Manor was desperately using the terrain to its advantage. The nursing home members, equipped with Martial Arts Inner Qi, Ding Hu and others donned impressive armor, each blocking dozens, valiantly holding the line, and truly hadn't been quickly overwhelmed.

But the enemy was numerous after all.

With prolonged attrition, Yihetang Manor would inevitably be defeated.

Amidst the fighting, Li Xian remained calm, thinking of a strategy to break the deadlock.

"Apart from barely being concealed, Yihetang Manor's terrain doesn't offer much advantage. There are no natural strongholds around to block tens of thousands of troops."

"A hard fight means inevitable destruction."

"The only plan now is… to capture the leader first. Amongst a chaotic army, trying to take Qi Biao's head is quite challenging. Moreover, Qi Biao's martial arts mastery seems not weak either…"

"For now, I should bide my time, aiming for a single arrow… aiming for a single arrow to take him down!"

Li Xian did not join the fight, staying hidden in the manor to avoid exposing his strength, which might make Qi Biao cautious.

He looked around.

The tallest building in the manor was the "Moon Viewing Tower." This tower was nine stories high, each story three zhang tall. The whole tower stood 27 zhang high, nearly a hundred meters.

It was built for Madam to observe the weather and climate.

Li Xian quickly went upstairs, climbed to the top of the tower, and observed the fierce battle outside the manor, but Qi Biao was cautious and did not charge forward.

"The timing isn't right yet… Qi Biao must be wearing heavy armor; even with Madam's Lingyu Arrows, I need them to get closer. To ensure the arrow can pierce through the armor!"

Li Xian held his breath, keeping his heart steady. He had already spotted Qi Biao among the tens of thousands. The distance was very far; although he was confident he could hit, he wasn't confident he could kill.

The nursing home guards, servants, and tenant farmers retreated step by step.

They had gradually withdrawn from the crucial pathways, losing their environmental advantage, and defeat was only becoming swifter.

"Brothers, charge!"

"If you don't want to die, charge forward."

The Yellow Dragon Army beat their drums, charging forward boldly and bravely. However, the casualties were significant, with many guards, servants, and tenant farmers already dead.

The scene was horrifying.

Seeing that the situation was favorable, Qi Biao laughed heartily. He pressed the army to this point, already able to see the pavilions and jade corridors within the manor, undoubtedly filled with treasures.

His greed overcame his previous hesitation.

"Hmm?"

Qi Biao suddenly noticed a figure slowly rising on a high tower within the manor. Due to the distance, the figure appeared only as a tiny black dot even when standing.

"This is..."

"Raise the bow!"

Qi Biao's eyes widened! Under the blazing sun, he saw that figure pulling the bowstring fully, the golden string reflecting the sunlight, exceptionally dazzling.

The figure's clothes fluttered in the wind, exuding an indescribable calm and unyielding spirit. Qi Biao suddenly felt the hairs on his body stand on end, instinctively realizing that this arrow was meant for him.

In an instant, it felt like thorns on his back and a bone stuck in his throat. A tremendous sense of life-and-death crisis loomed before him. He, the esteemed commander of the Yellow Dragon Army, could feel his legs weaken in fear.

He knew clearly that the opponent was aiming to shoot him.

But he had no idea how to dodge or evade.

Li Xian was poised to strike, shouting, "Villain, dare you take my arrow!"

Arrows of spirit must be released without delay. A hidden arrow kills silently, while an arrow of spirit kills in the broad light of day under everyone's gaze.

Without this, how could it be called "spirit"?

With this roar, he raised his spirit to the pinnacle.

The young man stood tall on the tower's peak, his arrow intent sharp and unstoppable.

This shout echoed out, and both sides in the military conflict stopped instantly. Tens of thousands of people collectively put down their weapons, focusing their gaze on Li Xian.

He stood high, foot on the tower's peak, his spirit as bright as the sun.

He loosed his fingers.

The Lingyu Arrow shot from the bow, slicing through the air with a "sizzle" sound. The sound was neither light nor heavy, like a feather brushing past one's heart.

In absolute silence.

The flying arrow pierced through thousands of troops, heading straight for Qi Biao. The target: his heart!

With a "thud," Qi Biao fell from his horse. Seeing their commander dead, the Yellow Dragon Army panicked. Their limbs turned to lead, completely losing any will to fight.

At this moment.

Qi Biao rolled back onto his horse, coughing up large amounts of blood, yet he laughed wildly, his teeth stained red, still displaying the demeanor of a commander.

This arrow had struck his heart precisely.

But Qi Biao revealed his Rebirth Appearance... he possessed a "Dual-Heart Appearance," having two hearts from the day his appearance manifested, so no one knew. He had kept it secret to guard against covert attacks on the battlefield.

One of Qi Biao's hearts was pierced, yet his blood surged, his wounds severe, but his spirit strong. At this moment, he burned with hatred, roaring in fury:

"I have taken your arrow—I shall return with a hundred and eighty-thousand blades!"

This shout thundered.

The Yellow Dragon Banner fluttered, the Yellow Dragon danced, ferocious and menacing. The soldiers raised their weapons high, shouting, "Return with a hundred and eighty-thousand blades!"

At this moment, the army's morale was high enough to besiege even the city gate of Qingning County.

The soldiers' spirits soared. Their commander survived a heart-piercing shot; if it wasn't destiny, how could it be explained?

Li Xian furrowed his brow; the first impactful arrow of spirit made people forget everything, forcing them to catch it with their bodies. Yet after the first shot, they were already on guard against a second arrow.

But faced with such circumstances, there was only breaking all means to survive! He once again drew the bow and took aim, his entire spirit unmoved by the shouts of "a hundred eighty-thousand blades."

He murmured, "Why should I fear?"

The bow was fully drawn. Qi Biao gestured, and the soldiers beside him raised their Iron Shields to guard in front of him, tightly fortified.

"Destiny favors me; though your archery is invincible, my Yellow Dragon will not die, destiny is mine!" Qi Biao shouted.

"Is that so?"

Just then, a clear sound resounded across the battlefield.

Behind Li Xian stood a woman in white. Her white dress shimmered like snow, elegant and serene. Her stunning beauty captivated countless soldiers, making them unable to look away.

She delicately placed her hand upon Li Xian's, smooth as jade, warm, and delicate.

The two shot the arrow together!

One arrow released.

It shattered the sky.

Overturned armors, pierced through bodies, broke hearts, and destroyed the commander.

Unstoppable.

The previously destiny-favored Qi Biao, under this arrow, both hearts destroyed, perished immediately!

Madam Wen waved her sleeve. Li Xian was swept down by a gust of wind, returning to the battleground.

He understood the lady's intent. The Black Blade unsheathed, decapitating Qi Biao, standing on the different horse.

Facing the madam with his back, facing the army, his imposing aura was unparalleled, revealing the "Heavy Pupil Appearance," his momentum like a mountain, as if capable of breaking spines with sheer force.

He raised Qi Biao's head high, shouting, "Will you not surrender!"

This voice was like a dragon or tiger, shaking the heavens and earth, gripping the soul.

Such formidable presence, like a tiger among a herd of sheep.

The once-fluttering Yellow Dragon Banner, with a "crack," broke on its own.

The young man's divine might was unmatched, holding a head, compelling the entire army into submission.

Madam Wen, with vast experience, had seen countless heroes and prodigies, but this scene, this scenario, even she, found her beautiful eyes rippling, her rosy lips softly parted.

There was an indescribable sense of oddity.

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