Chapter 2644 - 2642: Qizhou Seeks Gongming

Chapter 2644: Chapter 2642: Qizhou Seeks Gongming

In this cave, it was already cold and damp. As Long Fei started speaking, a chill wind blew, causing Lin Yingying to hug her arms and shiver.

He raised his hand and cast the Six Paths of Reincarnation Technique, making the cave echo with eerie winds.

A space unfolded before his eyes as he lifted his hand to grasp something that seemed to come out of it.

Inside, there was an ox-headed monster, roaring, "Who dares to be so bold to take people from our Underworld?"

Its enormous eyes seemed like two streaks of starlight shining on Long Fei.

With just one glance, it was so frightened it retreated at once, shouting, "Is it you? Eastern Emperor?"

The black space immediately dissipated, and the cave regained its tranquility.

Lin Yingying chuckled, "It seems that your name as Eastern Emperor has spread even in the Underworld."

Long Fei gave a faint smile and opened up his palm.

A blue flame appeared in the cave, transforming into a white fox shape in his palm.

Lin Yingying exclaimed in surprise, "Is this the fox soul?"

Long Fei faintly smiled, "Yes, this little creature is the master of this place, the Jade-Faced Fox. Originally, she was the concubine of the Bull Demon King, but later, when Tang Sanzang and his disciples traveled westward, Zhu Bajie killed her. It’s been so many years, yet somehow her fox soul is still here."

She was at least a fox demon capable of taking form, retaining some spirit soul in the Netherworld.

If it were an ordinary person, their soul would have already scattered.

Lin Yingying looked at this little creature and said, "I know about this; this Jade-Faced Fox is also pitiful. She was the orphan daughter of the Thousand-Year Fox King and came into a wealthy inheritance. After her father died, she was entrusted to the Bull Demon King. Who would have thought it ended up in disaster after all?"

The little fox began to recover her previous life memories in Long Fei’s palm and soon timidly asked, "Who are you? Where am I? What are you going to do with me?"

Long Fei told her, "Do not be afraid, I’m here to help you reincarnate and be reborn. Your previous life committed too many sins to enter the cycle of reincarnation, so I just pulled you back from the Eighteen Layers of Hell."

The Jade-Faced Fox’s divine sense returned to normal, and she covered her face, weeping, "Merciful Immortal, I am wronged, I am wronged! No matter about previous life’s cursed bonds on me, I didn’t offend anyone, nor harm anyone. I was killed by that Zhu Bajie with no justification!"

Long Fei comforted her, "This is your destined ordeal, but the calamity is now fulfilled, and you should be reborn as a human. I will find a reincarnation place for you, and then life and death will depend on your own fortune!"

"Thank you, Immortal, the little fox is at your command."

The Jade-Faced Fox bowed repeatedly.

Long Fei found a pearl to contain her fox soul and took Lin Yingying back to the inn together.

Later that night, the south gate of Lingzhou City shook, blazing with fire.

It was like an earthquake, causing the inns in the city to tremble twice.

A massacre raged all night, only calming down by daybreak.

When morning came, rumors spread saying that the Song Army breached the city last night, and Prince Li Kui led a brigade to go out and fight.

Although the city was preserved, the Prince was captured by the Song Army.

The royal palace is now in chaos, and civil and military officials have gathered early in court discussions, yet have not adjourned.

Long Fei and Lin Yingying drank morning tea, instructing the Ground Rat Demon King to send a brocade pouch to the royal palace.

After Li Yuanhao adjourned court, he was utterly exhausted.

Among civil and military officers, some advocated a mortal fight while others opted for surrender, creating a cacophony without resolution.

Li Yuanhao, mentally fatigued, sat down in his chamber to sip tea, glancing at a brocade pouch nearby.

He looked around before picking up the pouch and opening it.

Inside was a message, reading, "If you want to rescue the Prince, seek Gongming in Qizhou!"

"Gongming, Gongming!"

Li Yuanhao muttered twice, joyfully exclaimed, "Could it be they’re asking for Song Gongming’s help?"

With a quick turn of thought, he immediately summoned a trusted general into the palace.

This general’s name was Dai Zong, who had mastered divine skills early in the Kunlun Mountains, renowned as the Supernatural Traveling Envoy.

He could ride the wind and travel thousands of miles in a day.

Dai Zong entered the palace, meeting Li Yuanhao in a side hall.

Li Yuanhao immediately handed a letter for him to quickly go to Qizhou to seek Song Gongming’s aid and personally deliver it to him.

Dai Zong took the letter, clasping his hands in acceptance.

After leaving the palace, he disappeared like a gust of wind.

Li Yuanhao prayed earnestly, hoping his son was unharmed.

He had only one son and one daughter; this Prince Li Kui was the heir to the Western Xia Kingdom.

His son was born valiant and invincible, with unmatched bravery.

A pair of Hemp Flower Axes weighed a thousand pounds each, and when swung, they could shake the mountains to collapse.

The Song Army general was the world-famous military officer Lin Chong.

In last night’s battle, Lin Chong mounted his horse and felled Prince Li Kui with a spear.

Li Yuanhao watched from the city wall, anxious and unable to do anything, now uncertain of the Prince’s fate.

Supernatural Traveling Envoy Dai Zong did not fail his entrusted task and arrived in Qizhou in just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Song Gongming was at home training the newly formed Musketeers when the steward suddenly reported an envoy from the Great Xia was seeking an audience.

Song Gongming, hearing this, frowned but instructed the steward to bring Dai Zong through the back door.

Dai Zong knelt in the hall, handed the letter to Song Gongming, and respectfully said, "I’ve long heard of Qizhou’s Timely Rain reputation. My prince is in danger, and I beg Duke of Qi to lend a hand!"

"Please rise, I will read the letter."

Song Gongming lifted him, offered tea, and let him rest in a side room first.

After taking the letter, he understood its contents.

Out of caution, he burned the letter on the spot.

Currently, Song Kingdom and Great Xia Country were engaged in fierce battle; knowing such a thing would amount to treason.

He pondered alone, feeling the matter couldn’t go unassisted.

He had some friendship with Li Yuanhao, who came seeking his help.

If he refused, it would chill Li Yuanhao’s heart.

He called Dai Zong back in to relay a message to Li Yuanhao, stating he would soon visit, asking Li Yuanhao to close the city and await his arrival.

Dai Zong thanked him and quickly departed.

Song Gongming summoned his younger son, Song Shiyong, asking him, "Recently, I heard you mentioned the flying divine artifact you bought; can it cover thousands of miles a day?"

Song Shiyong boasted, "Absolutely, this Flame Flying Ship just had its energy system upgraded on Liangshan Island. Now it’s filled with spiritual energy, capable of touring other continents without issue."

Song Gongming immediately instructed, "Alright, then take me on a trip to the Western Xia Kingdom."

"Western Xia Kingdom?"

Song Shiyong curiously asked, "What is father going to do there? Isn’t there a war going on?"

Song Gongming sternly replied, "The armies are clashing, bringing ruin and destruction. I’m going to mediate, hoping both sides will cease the fighting and resolve the issue peacefully."

Song Shiyong worriedly added, "Treacherous ministers prevail on the court; father, wading into these muddy waters might be detrimental to yourself?"

Song Gongming resolutely stated, "A man’s life should be dedicated to setting the mind for the world, determining the fate for humanity, continuing the knowledge of past saints, and opening peace for future generations. The mere mortal shell — what does it count for?"

Song Shiyong, tightly furrowing his brow, said, "With father’s intent, I naturally must accompany you to determine fate for earth’s creatures."

Song Gongming patted his shoulder, and together they left, boarding the flame flying machine, heading toward the Western Xia Kingdom.