The fading twilight, the plumes of smoke rising from the chaotic city in the distance, the slightly swaying red lanterns under the eaves, and the scattered bloody scent mingled with the back of the scholar walking under the eaves. As the sky gradually darkened, the light from the lanterns became increasingly bright, forming an almost eerie atmosphere in the Lou family's main residence. Silence and pressure descended, making it almost suffocating. Search: (\(Complete Book Divine Station) to read fine literature for free.

In the courtyard outside the main hall, those wielding swords, spears, or bows and arrows made rustling sounds as they moved about coldly. The rear residence of the Lou family had long been completely controlled by hundreds of soldiers from the Ruifeng Camp, but even now, occasional cries and screams could still be heard, only to be quickly silenced.

No one knew how the situation would develop. Few even recognized the scholar who had suddenly entered and started killing. Lou Shuwang was already a corpse, but blood was still flowing. Lou Jinlin sat there watching the scholar, terrifyingly silent. The person who had been splashed with vegetable soup had greasy stains dripping from their hairline, gradually drying up, with only an occasional drop falling.

Compared to Lou Shuwan, who was kneeling beside her brother and crying at this moment, Lou Shuheng in the crowd seemed to have lost his soul. Witnessing the death of his elder brother and the powerlessness of his father, something deep within his spirit had ceased to function. He thought that he would probably die too, but from beginning to end, Ning Yi had not looked at him once – or perhaps he had, but he hadn't noticed.

Ning Yi stood under the eaves, frowning as he gazed at the plume of smoke in the distance. Then, Chen Fan walked over and looked with him: "The White Deer Temple has made its move."

"Other places should have also made their move together..." Ning Yi thought for a moment and sighed, "We missed out on this." He had originally discussed with Wenren Bu'er that this side had a relatively key position, and if the Badao Camp acted smoothly today, it could be obtained with almost complete certainty.

Chen Fan naturally didn't know these details: "It doesn't matter much. Aren't you worried about your sister-in-law's situation?"

"She should be fine." The back residence of the Lou family had already been controlled, and besides, Lu Hongti was there. Ning Yi wasn't too worried. Chen Fan smiled: "This Lou family... what on earth are these people thinking..."

"Who knows... stupid young people have more fun, mentally ill patients are in good spirits..."

"... A couplet?"

"A couplet."

Ning Yi nodded.

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Although the situation had already been controlled, it would still take some time to bring Su Tan'er and the others out. Ning Yi and Chen Fan spoke under the eaves, and Fang Shuchang also went over to chat for a few words. Their tones weren't loud, and others couldn't hear clearly, but as time passed, the initially suppressed atmosphere would gradually diminish, giving people room to think.

It was also because Ning Yi's series of actions upon entering had been too astonishing. Rolling up his sleeves and lightly ascending the steps, killing Lou Shuwang with a flick of his hand, then walking over to overturn the table and sitting in front of Lou Jinlin, saying he would kill the whole family after killing his son on the spot. Anyone would be frightened by this clean, ruthless approach. However, once they had time to buffer, some people would eventually think that he had said he was there to pick someone up, and he would kill the whole Lou family if anyone said no. But the subtext of these words might be that he hadn't come to kill the whole family.

Some of the others didn't know his identity or who he wanted to pick up, so they could only pray that he would successfully pick them up. What would happen to the Lou family afterwards, whether this person could be offended, wasn't something that these onlookers needed to consider.

In any case, given the current status of the Lou family, it was probably the limit for this person to come over and directly kill Lou Shuwang. It was impossible for him to wipe them out. A group of people might not dare to move rashly, but as time passed, they all subconsciously thought this, or turned their gazes towards Lou Jinlin in the center. The old man had been a hero all his life, building the Lou family up to its current position with his own hands. Even in times of war and danger, he hadn't let the Lou family fall. He was someone who could talk to Fang Qifo. It was really unlikely that such a family would be directly wiped out by a scholar of unknown origin.

The three people under the eaves seemed to already be discussing other matters. After a moment, some voices came from the side. Someone came to report that the person they were picking up had already been brought over. The main hall faced the gate, so the situation at the door leading to the rear residence couldn't be seen yet, but the sound of footsteps had already reached them. Under the eaves, the scholar, who was casually playing with an object in his hand, said a few words to Fang Shuchang in a low voice. Fang Shuchang nodded and waved towards the small square in front of the main hall. The crowd began to sheathe their swords and turn to walk outside.

Only at this moment did the crowd finally breathe a sigh of relief. Ning Yi was still facing away from the hall, his hands hanging by his sides as he glanced sideways at the side door. In the crowd, Lou Shuheng, who had been muddleheaded and didn't dare to move rashly, worried about dying, also knew that Su Tan'er had already come over from that side. He had only abducted Su Tan'er an hour ago. From the sudden intrusion of the army, Ning Yi's thunderous methods upon entering, to the subsequent depression caused by the silence, it had almost exceeded the sum of all the fear he could endure in his entire life. But finally, at this moment, everything was about to pass, everything was finally about to pass...

Over there, Fang Shuchang walked down the steps. Chen Fan gazed at the plume of smoke on the distant horizon. Ning Yi glanced sideways at the side door. Lou Jinlin gritted his teeth, his uneven white hair dancing, as if standing on end. He stood up from his seat: "Just like that!?"

That voice was as deep as a lion's or tiger's roar, imposing without anger, full of the old man's suppressed emotions and bloodthirst. As if reminded by him, Ning Yi turned around, raised the firelock he had been playing with for a while, and casually aimed it at him: "Of course not."

It was as if he was casually finishing something he was going to do before leaving.

Time froze for a moment.

He raised the gun, shook his head casually, spoke, and pulled the trigger.

Bang—

Black hair, white hair, red blood, flesh, bones, black bullets, iron filings, flew up into the sky, blasted outwards...

"No—"

Lou Shuwan's voice screamed out heartrendingly.

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This shot blew off the old man's skull. Ning Yi had simply answered "Of course not" just now, raised his gun and pulled the trigger, and after watching the corpse fall, turned and walked away. Lou Shuwan ran towards her father's corpse, her body swayed halfway, and she fainted on the ground.

Su Tan'er came over, and Lu Hongti was also mixed in the crowd, nodding to Ning Yi. Su Tan'er was naturally not only accompanied by Lu Hongti. Several accompanying bodyguards were also looking towards the main hall. Ning Yi pulled Su Tan'er to leave. Chen Fan said under the eaves: "Hey, his family still has a son. What if he seeks revenge on you? Let me get rid of him for you." As he spoke, he walked towards Lou Shuheng.

Ning Yi looked back: "As long as you're willing to risk your whole family, you always have to give people a chance. Let him be. Let's go, we have serious business to attend to."

Chen Fan shrugged and trotted to catch up, then said in a low voice: "Just now that woman said 'no.' Now you're leaving without killing her whole family. It'll be embarrassing to say it later." Ning Yi looked at him with an amused expression: "How can you be so cruel? I was kidding. You have to be open-minded. You can't always be thinking about revenge and killing the whole family."

Chen Fan also laughed, then cupped his fist at Su Tan'er: "You must be Sister-in-law. My name is Chen Fan. If you get bullied in Hangzhou City in the future, you can use my name."

The group left the Lou family, and under Fang Shuchang's command, they began to disperse rapidly. Some, however, still followed Ning Yi to escort him. The leader of the Ruifeng Camp also came over and chatted with Ning Yi for a few words. Soon, Ning Yi, Su Tan'er, Chen Fan, and the others got into the carriage. Looking at the situation in the city, they began to drive the carriage towards the White Deer Temple: "Maybe we can join in the fun." Chen Fan said this as the carriage sped along, also looking towards the Lou family's direction. Although only two people had died, the Lou family was finished.

"Seriously, why didn't you kill that kid? Don't tell me you're really being compassionate." At this point, Chen Fan seriously asked Ning Yi this question. Ning Yi smiled: "If you kill everyone, and the Lou family collapses, how am I going to explain it to your teacher?"

"Leaving one person with the surname Lou is enough."

"Women are crueler than men. What if you leave a woman, and she risks everything to seek revenge? If there's an older brother at home, she won't be able to risk everything. The truly powerful people in the Lou family were Lou Jinlin and Lou Shuwang. Lou Shuheng has petty cleverness but no great responsibility. If he dares to risk his life to seek revenge, I'll give you his head."

Actually, there was another reason that Ning Yi didn't mention. Lou Shuheng was able to surround Su Tan'er because he was prepared while Su Tan'er wasn't. Now, with the protection of the Badao Camp and with precautions in place, even if Lou Shuheng really risked everything, he wouldn't be able to accomplish anything in a few months. And after that, once Hangzhou City fell, the Lou family would be rebels. He didn't have the abilities of his father and brother. At that time, he would probably be tortured and live a life worse than death.

That arrow and that shot of his, while seemingly casual, were actually fatal moves completely aimed at vital points. Once Lou Jinlin and Lou Shuwang fell, the entire Lou family would completely collapse. It was just that Fang Qifo demanded the existence and commercial maintenance of the Lou family, so this shell was being preserved. Of course, this was indeed a casual matter for Ning Yi. There were originally too many things to do tonight. If a clown like the Lou family hadn't come out, he would have preferred not to have to do this at all from beginning to end.

But as things stood, there was no choice. After saying this, Chen Fan jumped out of the car, leaving the space for Su Tan'er and Ning Yi to have some alone time. Su Tan'er wasn't able to fully understand the overall situation. Originally, giving the choice to Ning Yi was to hope that they could still retain the possibility of leaving the city, but as things stood, that possibility was finally gone. Having come clean with Liu Xigua about this matter, the couple would probably have to live in the Badao Camp for a period of time from now on. Su Tan'er was going to have a safe pregnancy in Hangzhou, and even wait to give birth to their first child amidst the chaos of war.

Ning Yi briefly explained these things to her. Su Tan'er was silent for a moment, then finally smiled sweetly, holding her husband's hand: "Wherever my husband is, this concubine originally didn't want to leave. Then... where are we going now?"

"To join in the fun." Ning Yi thought for a moment, then lifted the car curtain. Plumes of smoke rose in the distance, and street scenes flashed by. "... Let me take you to see the fireworks."

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White Deer Temple, flames burning, weapons sweeping the land.

With a clang, the giant blade of the Badao in the girl's hand sliced an enemy into the raging flames.

All around was fighting, but the entire situation was a one-sided success for the Badao Camp. A middle-aged man with higher martial arts skills shouted in front: "Liu Dabiao, your Badao Camp is treacherous and dares to engage in internal strife..."

"Too much." Liu Xigua spoke to the Badao Camp members around her as she walked forward. "Go tell him that their White Deer Temple is on fire, and our Badao Camp is helping to put out the fire, but they are indiscriminately drawing their swords and attacking us. They have no manners!" As she spoke, she threw the torch in her hand into a house next to her that wasn't on fire. Before her voice could fade away, a figure appeared behind the middle-aged man in front, robes fluttering. With a bang, he struck the man on the back of the head with a palm, splattering his brains, it was Liu Tiannan who had rushed over.

"There's no need to say anything." Liu Xigua said, tilting her head. After Liu Tiannan came over, she asked: "How are those women doing?"

"Most of them have been rescued."

"Bao Dao Yi is probably rushing back, but there's not enough time."

The surrounding battles had mostly been settled. The two began to head towards the evacuation route, chatting about the battle situation along the way, and then talked about a previous topic: "Does the Chieftain really think that Young Master Ning wants to stay here?"

"He wants to send away his wife and maids, that's for sure. He knows he can't leave himself, but I think now, even if I give him a chance, he will choose to stay."

"Because... ambitions in his heart?"

"Yes, because of ambitions." Liu Xigua smiled, and when she talked about Ning Yi, there was actually a bit of emotion in her expression. "At first, I was thinking, it's really strange for such a person to marry into a merchant family. Later, I slowly realized the reason. Uncle Nan, he's not like ordinary people. His head is full of rebellious ideas. If he wasn't really thinking about those things in his heart all along, how could he talk about them to that extent? I think he's the one who really wants to do those things. He really wants to, but he's also afraid. If he were in a peaceful time, if he couldn't help but express what he's thinking in his heart, he would only be courting death. After thinking clearly, he could only go and be a Son-in-Law."

As far as the eye could see, the mountains and fields were full of blood and flames. The girl paused.

"When we captured him, he was still wary when he first told me those things. The more he talked, the less wary he became. The ideas he's had in recent times have become more and more concrete. I can't think as thoroughly as he does, but to get to such a thorough extent, he must have been thinking about it in his heart for five or ten years. In the end, he doesn't know if he can do it, but after thinking so much, he must want to try it, and to try it, to see the result, only I can let him do these things."

"He doesn't have a good outlook on the Yongle Dynasty, yes, but after sending away his wife and maids, he also plans to stay. He originally had this idea in mind tonight." Talking about Ning Yi, the girl brushed her hair, smiling brilliantly in the firelight. "Uncle Nan, I'll bet with you, even if I let him go now, he might not be willing to go. We're on the same path. The Yongle Dynasty may one day lose and be defeated, but Ning Liheng will still be with our Badao Camp. If it weren't like this, how could he realize such crazy ambitions."

The night wind howled, swaying the flames, as if shining because of the girl's confidence. This lively night had just begun... (To be continued.) Vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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