The Northern Icefield.
"Don't waste any more time. Let's launch a strong attack and finish this quickly," Ji Yunxi said thoughtfully.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Li Jiuge and Ji Yunyi had been captured for so long, and now that they were finally about to be rescued, everyone was eager to act.
Yun Luotian glanced at Feng Xingzhi. "Can we coordinate with Lu Shu from the inside and the outside?"
Feng Xingzhi nodded. "It should be possible. Lu Shu is in the Jiang Mansion now. We'll catch Jiang Yaoji off guard. She won't have time to defend, and she's bound to lose."
"This time our main goal is to rescue the hostages. If we can kill Jiang Yaoji, that'll be a huge bonus!"
Ji Yunxi stood quietly on one side, listening to Yun Luotian's excited tone with a calm expression and a thoughtful look in her eyes. She slowly said, "I don't think it's a good idea."
"Ah, why?" Yun Luotian's excitement was doused by Ji Yunxi's words, and he waited for her explanation.
"What's the matter?" Feng Xingzhi also looked at Ji Yunxi in confusion.
Ji Yunxi had been standing for a while. She let out a soft sigh and stretched her body a little. "Although Lu Shu obeys your orders, there's a chance he might tell Jiang Yaoji. I'm sorry, Xingzhi. I can't risk their lives."
Her voice was soft but firm.
Hearing this, Feng Xingzhi lowered his eyes and understood Ji Yunxi's good intentions. Lu Shu had been with her for many years. It must be the most painful for Ji Yunxi to say such a thing, but she had no choice but to refuse.
"Your concerns are reasonable. I haven't been in touch with Lu Shu for a long time, and I don't know how he is. But Jiang Yaoji definitely won't hurt him."
"Yeah, he'll be fine," Ji Yunxi said with a gentle smile, trying to comfort him.
Feng Xingzhi looked at Ji Yunxi with eyes full of relief and doting. During the time he was away, she had quietly grown up quickly. Now she had become a big tree that could shelter others from the wind and rain, with lush branches that made people feel at ease.
"Otherwise, let Xingzhi draw a map of the Jiang Mansion so that we can be well-prepared."
Yun Si brought writing brushes and ink. Feng Xingzhi started drawing and marked the locations where Li Jiuge and Ji Yunyi were being held.
"Great! With this map, we'll save a lot of trouble." Ji Yunxi took the map and showed a bright smile.
Yun Han looked at the map and memorized the details. "Since that's the case, let's split into two groups. Yun Luotian and I will go to rescue the hostages. You've seen Li Jiuge and Ji Yunyi, so they'll trust you. Yunxi, you lead the rest of the people to deal with Jiang Yaoji."
"Remember, don't get involved in a long battle. Our goal is to bring the hostages back." Yun Han reminded everyone worriedly.
"Yes!" Everyone clasped their fists and bowed to him. Yun Han nodded slightly. He felt the long-lost excitement. It wasn't that he liked fighting, but the feeling of everyone working together towards the same goal.
Looking at Yun Si, who was standing at the back looking a bit at a loss, Yun Han thought that although he had protected Yun Si under his wings for so long, he had actually not given him a chance to grow.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Yun Si, come here."
Yun Si, who had always been a nobody, was very surprised to be called by name. He had been inspired by Yun Han's speech and also wanted to go. He walked up to Yun Han. "Uncle, what are your orders?"
"You'll go with us."
"Is... is that okay?" A flash of joy quickly passed through Yun Si's eyes, but it faded quickly. "Yes! I won't disgrace my mission!"
"Wait a minute." Yun Han couldn't help but give him a few more words of advice. "This is different from your previous training. One wrong move and you'll be in danger of losing your life. Although you should be brave, you also need to protect yourself."
"Yun Si... understands." Yun Si looked at Yun Han's back, clasped his fists, bowed, and said in a low voice. When he looked up again, Yun Han was gone. Yun Si stared at the empty doorway, lost in thought.
The group followed the plan and headed towards the Jiang family. After arriving near the mansion, they split into two groups.
According to the plan, Ji Yunxi and the others would attack first to draw most of the guards away, and then Yun Han and the others would go to rescue the hostages.
After nightfall, Ji Yunxi used her divine power to break through the barrier and led the others in. Jiang Yaoji had a nightmare and was already sleeping restlessly. She suddenly opened her eyes and realized it was just a dream. Just as she was about to go back to sleep, she suddenly felt the fluctuation of the barrier.
"Not good." Jiang Yaoji's face showed a look of shock. She waved her arm, and the clothes hanging on the screen automatically flew onto her body. The layers of gauze unfolded like a blooming flower. Jiang Yaoji spread her arms and spun around, and the silk dress was neatly put on.
She walked out of the room and saw Ji Yunxi, Feng Xingzhi, and the others. She gritted her teeth in anger and immediately drew her sword and charged towards them. "Ji Yunxi, I didn't go looking for you, but you came to me instead."
Hearing the commotion, Lu Shu also came out and fought with the group. He fought his way through and came to Feng Xingzhi's side. When he saw Feng Xingzhi, he quickly tried to persuade him to "return to the right path."
"Your opponent is me," Qing Xuan stood in front of Lu Shu and blocked his way.
Lu Shu stabbed at him with his spear. Qing Xuan dodged his attack. They fought back and forth for a few rounds. Qing Xuan used all his strength and kicked at him. Lu Shu blocked the attack with his spear, but Qing Xuan was so strong that Lu Shu's arm went numb, and the spear slipped out of his hand and fell on the bluestone slab with a clear "ding." Lu Shu grabbed Qing Xuan's hand to stop his next move. "Master, why are you with that woman? Come here quickly."
Qing Xuan took the opportunity to break free from his grip and hit him on the neck, holding him hostage. Lu Shu looked at the threat on his neck and didn't dare to move forward. He helplessly called out to Feng Xingzhi, "Master."
"So you still remember I'm your master," Feng Xingzhi's eyes flickered. His sword was still in its scabbard, but his eyes looking at Lu Shu were sharp, showing his authority without even trying to be imposing. Lu Shu was intimidated by his look and kept silent.
"Stop and come to my side!" Feng Xingzhi took advantage of a lull in the fight to say to Lu Shu.
Hearing Feng Xingzhi's words, Qing Xuan put down his fist. Lu Shu obediently walked over. Qing Xuan looked at him and laughed. "Humph! In the end, you still have to obediently listen to orders."
"It's none of your business!" Lu Shu glared at him fiercely.
At this moment, Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi were in a fierce battle. Three figures were moving at high speed, constantly colliding with each other. The pressure of their divine power made some of the others unstable on their feet.
Ji Yunxi kept retreating, quickly countering Jiang Yaoji's attacks.
Feng Xingzhi landed beside her using his lightness skills and supported her waist. After they stood still, he asked worriedly, "How are you? Can you still hold on?"
"Don't you think her magic power has improved?" Ji Yunxi gasped slightly. She hadn't had such a hard time fighting Jiang Yaoji the last time.
"I've noticed. Something's not right. Be careful," Feng Xingzhi's look towards Jiang Yaoji became more serious.