Chapter 1612 - 175: Pacifying the Rebellion (Part 2)

Chapter 1612: Chapter 175: Pacifying the Rebellion (Part 2)

The flags of Li Kingdom’s Iron Cavalry are inserted everywhere in the streets and alleys, swaying with the wind.

There’s a faint scent of rust in the air.

Refugees, beggars are seen everywhere in Wu State... On the way from Demon Country returning to Great Chu, Xie Xuanyi passed several cities, where the fires of war had ceased. Although the cities were somewhat desolate, they were nothing like this tragic scene. Compared to the prosperity and stability of Great Chu, Fengxi City now is extremely miserable, especially with Fan Yin Temple stationed here. Many monks are distributing porridge, handing out dry food along the streets. The sound of chanting and Buddhist prayers float through the alleys. Da Li once mobilized the nation’s power to eradicate Buddhism, but now its territory has become a purgatory, and only Buddhist disciples are saving the suffering here.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi watched this scene with complex thoughts.

Fa Qing led him near the main temple of Fan Yin Temple, where there was a shabby alley, with many children squatting in it. A young girl was serving porridge, her back looking somewhat familiar.

"Chu Yin?"

Xie Xuanyi was taken aback.

The porridge-serving girl slightly paused.

She slowly turned her head, her gaze passing through the alley, landing on the young man in black standing outside.

Xie Xuanyi stood in the sunlight, his clothes blown by the wind.

"Xie... Xuanyi?"

Chu Yin was evidently unprepared to see Xie Xuanyi here.

She had left Chu Country many years ago.

After the Holy Empress’s death, she traveled alone northward to Li Kingdom, from then on, few knew her exact whereabouts... This Little Emperor of Chu Country, trapped in a cage since childhood, most yearned for freedom.

Chu Guo took on the heavy responsibility, granting her this freedom.

The traces of Chu Yin were known to only a few, and Chen Jingxuan would naturally not sit idly by. The Great Practitioner responsible for monitoring her within the borders of Li Kingdom was the "Fire Master."

Xie Xuanyi released his Divine Thought and indeed sensed Fire Master’s presence dozens of miles away.

However.

The Fire Master was merely a Yin God now, unaware of Xie Xuanyi’s existence.

"Why have you come here?"

Xie Xuanyi was quite surprised, asking instinctively.

The most turbulent area of Li Kingdom was probably near Wu State.

Everyone knew that this war would eventually come to an end, and the final battlefield could only be Fengxi City in Wu State.

Imperial blood flowed in Chu Yin’s veins, after all.

If she were to travel.

She should choose a city that is peaceful.

"Master Xie, your statement is flawed..."

Chu Yin’s hair had already grown long.

After leaving the Imperial City, she resumed her feminine appearance, having matured beautifully over the past two years, with radiant features and lively eyes.

The youthful innocence on her face had been completely washed away by hardship.

The entire demeanor of the "Little Emperor" had undergone a Heaven and Earth Flipping transformation.

She wore rough clothes, sleeves rolled high, her long hair neatly tied up, presenting a very clean and tidy image.

Anyone would find it difficult to associate the porridge-serving young girl laboring in the alley with the foolish emperor of Great Chu Imperial City.

Chu Yin seriously said, "When the people suffer, if I were to flee, I should flee back to the Imperial City. If I don’t flee, I should come to Wu State."

"..."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled silently.

"That’s the reason."

He nodded, expressing his approval.

In a sense, the path Chu Yin was following now was similar to his own past experiences in Petal World.

Looking at Chu Yin.

Xie Xuanyi sensed a familiar aura of Taoist Intent.

"Benefactor."

Before Xie Xuanyi could think further.

A gentle voice sounded behind him.

Over the past two years, Mi Yun had grown a lot. He appeared at the street corner, carrying a stack of thick winter coats, and upon seeing Xie Xuanyi, his face lit up with joy. Fa Qing sensibly took the coats and began distributing them to the poor, scantily clad children in the alley.

"Benefactor, it was I who called Miss Chu to help. If you’re angry, you can blame me."

Mi Yun spoke with a hint of apology, "You’ve seen the current situation in Da Li... With Wu State besieged on three sides, many citizens are displaced, and have come to Fengxi City temporarily. The main courtyard of Fan Yin Temple is already full, so they can only camp out in the streets or seek refuge in broken alleys. If it weren’t for Miss Chu, so many people might have frozen or starved to death."

This war greatly affected the common people.

The Crown Prince and Nalan Xuance stationed themselves in the Southern Four States, surrounding Wu State, naturally enforcing a blockade...

All external provisions were blocked.

Many civilians were on the brink of starvation.

But Chu Yin was an exception.

Behind her stood Chu Guo, Chen Jingxuan, and an entire Da Chu Dynasty. Even if she were ever trapped in Fengxi City, Great Divine Ability Users would Cross the Void, draining massive Primordial Energy to rescue her. Facing the current plight of Fengxi City, she employed various means.

Xie Xuanyi immediately guessed what Chu Yin had done...

Fangyuan Square had a large amount of gold and silver.

Fan Yin Temple could not purchase it.

Chu Yin could buy it.

Of course, her identity couldn’t be exposed, but she had a figure in Li Kingdom tasked with cleaning up after her.

It was none other than the Fire Master residing dozens of miles away.

The distance of dozens of miles was not for safety concerns, but because the Fire Master was on orders, running around tirelessly.

"Hey, Xie! Don’t listen to his nonsense, I chose to stay myself!"

Chu Yin raised an eyebrow, seriously stated, "This little monk wanted to drive me away, but I didn’t want to leave! But you have no right to be angry with me... I asked the teacher about this and the teacher said to respect my choice..."

Xie Xuanyi crossed his arms, leaning against the alley wall, watching the two converse.

Chu Yin was initially full of confidence.

But under Xie Xuanyi’s gaze.

Her voice gradually went from loud to soft.

After all, she was somewhat afraid of Xie Xuanyi at heart... Chu Yin knew her teacher’s temperament, gentle and tolerant toward her. But she also heard in the palace that Xie, the surname, was ruthless, yet the teacher and the Xie were close friends.

If Xie Xuanyi ever decided to beat her.

The teacher probably wouldn’t defend her.

Watching the "Little Emperor" gradually lose her bravado, Xie Xuanyi couldn’t help but smile.

He shook his head, feeling a sense of wonder.

Destiny.

Indeed, it is the most mysterious thing in this world.

Xie Xuanyi never imagined that Mi Yun and Chu Yin, two youths with no connection, would meet in Wu State, sharing such a bond.

"Alright."

Xie Xuanyi lazily said, "I don’t mean to blame you. The things you’re doing now, I did them before."

"You used to... do them too?"

Chu Yin paused.

Even Mi Yun was stunned.

Xie Xuanyi did not elaborate further, merely said lightly, "These people should not die. What you did was not wrong."

"Whew..."

Chu Yin let out a huge sigh of relief.

She relaxed a lot.

Thinking that Xie wasn’t as difficult to communicate with as she imagined.

"Since you also think these things should be done... Would you help then?"

Chu Yin suddenly had a bright idea and couldn’t help but ask.

She could see.

Xie Xuanyi’s presence here wasn’t a coincidence; it was most likely an invitation by Mi Yun.

"What do you need help with?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

"You’re already the Da Sui Sword Palace Master, your travel speed must be very fast."

Chu Yin scratched her head, she spoke without much thought, and when Xie Xuanyi asked, she mumbled instinctively, "Fire Master’s delivery really is slow, I still have a lot of relief food to send..."

"??"

Upon hearing this, Mi Yun stumbled, nearly falling.

"Miss Chu, that’s not necessary."

He hurriedly stopped, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Benefactor... should now be considered the strongest Great Divine Ability User in all Da Chu, including Da Li. It took great effort just to meet them once.

"The task of sending things should still be left to the Fire Master."

Xie Xuanyi laughed, "But in my view, the problem with the relief food doesn’t seem that difficult to solve."

"Benefactor..."

Upon hearing these words, Mi Yun’s expression turned immediately serious.

"Fengxi City is besieged, which causes the current predicament."

Xie Xuanyi surveyed the area and calmly said, "If the siege of Fengxi City is lifted, all troubles will naturally be solved."