The same You State City, Yan'an County.

As Chu Xisheng was attacked, Chu Ming flew through the air to a pavilion on the southern outskirts of the city.

The Iron Mountain Princess, Qin Xiyang, was sitting there leisurely, sipping tea.

Chu Ming raised her eyebrows and landed inside the pavilion.

"They should have already found Chu Xisheng's tracks, I just saw a group of masters heading there. Their cultivation is at least Fourth Grade, and their strength is quite extraordinary."

Qin Xiyang's reaction was very calm: "Why worry? Since Junior Brother Chu dares to travel alone, he naturally has some assurance."

Chu Ming thought to herself, I wouldn't worry about Chu Xisheng's safety; I wish he was dead.

But in front of Qin Xiyang, she naturally couldn't say that.

Chu Ming sat down opposite Qin Xiyang, pouring herself some tea: "That's not necessarily true. I saw among those people was 'Stone Blood Hand' Shi Chongwei."

"Earthly List ranked 172, Stone Blood Hand Shi Chongwei?"

Qin Xiyang raised an eyebrow, lost in thought.

She then turned her head to ask, "Has Qin Sheng returned? Since when?"

"Replying to the Princess!"

Even though no one was outside the pavilion, a voice came from the void: "I just received the news as well, your uncle, the General of Northern Peace, returned to Yan'an County early this morning."

"That's quite a coincidence."

Qin Xiyang chuckled softly: "He is quite decisive indeed. Because of this, I am somewhat concerned for Junior Brother Chu."

Chu Ming couldn't help but feel a slight stir in her heart.

It is said that 'Stone Blood Hand' Shi Chongwei has been recruited by a major force, which allowed him to reach Third Grade Upper two years ago.

From Qin Xiyang's demeanor, this rumor may not be empty wind.

And the one behind Shi Chongwei is likely the current General of Northern Peace, Governor of the Four States, and Duke Wei Yuan, Qin Sheng.

She squinted and said: "Senior Sister, are you just slightly concerned?"

"This bit of concern is already quite enough."

Qin Xiyang's voice was relaxed: "Junior Sister, when do you think they will take action?"

"It shouldn't take too long, expected within fifteen minutes."

Chu Ming briefly pondered and decisively replied: "The sect has entrusted the Bathing Sun Divine Ship to Chu Xisheng. Once it starts at full speed, even a great master at the First-grade Upper Stage would find it hard to catch up.

Even if they can barely keep up, their True Yuan will not suffice for consumption, and sooner or later, they will be left behind. They don't know what Chu Xisheng has come to Yan'an City for, and without being sure of when he will leave Yan'an City, they dare not wait."

"But if they don't try, it's hard to be willing, right? In military strategy, this is called being unprepared and hastily engaging in battle."

Qin Xiyang shook her head: "Although Junior Brother Chu may only have a Daoist attending him and a Spirit Pet accompanying him, he cannot possibly be their match, yet I'm still not optimistic. From Junior Brother's usual actions, he is by no means a reckless person without strategy."

Chu Ming couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Although she wished Chu Xisheng would die immediately, she had to admit that Qin Xiyang's judgment was very reasonable.

Judging by Chu Xisheng's past experiences, that guy is indeed not someone easy to deal with.

Chu Ming actually hoped that Qin Xiyang would take action personally.

She knew that the Iron Mountain Princess still held a powerful force in her hands.

However, it can be easily deduced that Qin Xiyang, without absolute confidence in hiding from the Formless Divine Sect, would never rashly display hostility towards Chu Xisheng.

This is the same situation as a year ago.

"Just watch."

Qin Xiyang continued drinking her tea, appearing indifferent: "That person has invested quite heavily. If he doesn't make a move, fine; if he does, he goes all out. With these people's strength, even if they can't leave Junior Brother Chu behind, it's enough to probe his foundation."

She thought of the General of Northern Peace, Qin Sheng.

Her uncle couldn't possibly not know that the Formless Divine Sect allowed Chu Xisheng to travel alone and must have a method of protection.

Yet he still used all the hidden power of the Tieshan Qin Family within the range of Yan'an City.

He still wants to give it a try.

It would be best to succeed in one strike; even if not, it could pave the way for others.

Qin Xiyang thought of this and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corners of her lips.

It seems that the Infinite Blade Lord, who rose to prominence in just two years and is invincible among the younger generation, also made the renowned General of Northern Peace, Qin Sheng, restless, as if sitting on needles.

Uncle, after all, is lacking confidence—

Meanwhile, on the southern city walls of Yan'an City, a middle-aged general in heavy armor, draped in a red cloak, burly and robust, was gazing into the distance with his hands behind his back.

His face was full and well-featured, yet his expression was as cold as iron, full of authority: "Have my orders been delivered?"

"They have been passed down. It would be best if they could kill him this time. If not, then, while ensuring safety, try to gauge his depth as much as possible. Also, for this operation, try not to leave any bodies or evidence behind."

Behind the middle-aged general was a lean man, also clad in a standard Shanwen Heavy Armor of the Northern Peace Army.

He slightly bowed his body: "At this time, they should have already made their move."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged general narrowed his eyes slightly.

He already sensed the sudden outbreak of spiritual mechanism disruption from that side.

In the next instant, he frowned.

He sensed at least three powerful spiritual mechanisms of the Third Grade level appearing near the battlefield there.

However, these three were not his subordinates.

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