The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

A few hours later, Smith rode on a tall horse and hurried towards Alexander's residence.

The dust raised by the horse's hooves seemed to tell of his inner anxiety and expectation.

Soon, he arrived at the mysterious cottage located in the quiet valley.

The cottage is surrounded by towering ancient trees with dense branches and leaves. The sunlight can only shine through the gaps, casting mottled shadows, giving people a gloomy and mysterious feeling.

Shi Daming dismounted, walked quickly to the hut, and gently pushed open the rickety wooden door.

Inside the house, Alexander was sitting in front of a shabby wooden table, which was covered with all kinds of strange magical instruments and yellowed books.

He was dressed in a black robe, with a stern face and deep, sharp eyes, as if he could see through people's souls.

"I have obtained Xiyu's birth date and horoscope." Shi Daming said impatiently, with a hint of excitement in his voice that was hard to conceal.

Alexander raised his head slightly, glanced at him, and a barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Bring it here."

Shi Daming quickly took out a note from his pocket and handed it over.

Alexander took the note, glanced at the birth date on it, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"This spell is not simple. It requires a lot of my energy and mana." Alexander said slowly, "You have to pay a sum of money before you can start."

Without hesitation, Smith took off a heavy purse from his waist and threw it on the table.

"Is this enough?"

Alexander reached out and picked up the purse, shook it, and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, you wait aside."

After saying that, he stood up and began to pace around the room, muttering to himself.

As he chanted the spell, the air in the room seemed to become heavier, and the magic weapons also trembled slightly, making a buzzing sound.

Alexander walked to the center of the room, drew a strange formation, and placed Xi Yu's birth date in the center of the formation.

Then he took out a gleaming dagger, cut his finger, and dripped blood onto the formation.

The blood merged into the formation, and instantly emitted a strange red light. The light illuminated the entire room, reflecting Alexander's serious and ferocious face.

As the light grew brighter, Alexander's chanting became louder and more passionate.

Suddenly, a strong wind came from outside the house, making the doors and windows rattle.

The flames in the house also jumped violently, as if struggling to escape this strange atmosphere.

At this moment, Alexander shouted suddenly and slammed the ground with his hands.

In an instant, a huge energy wave surged out from the formation, rushed towards the sky, and disappeared into the vast sky.

Smith stood aside, not daring to breathe, his eyes fixed on Alexander's every move.

Time passed slowly in this strange silence, and every second seemed to be infinitely stretched. Finally, Alexander slowly stopped what he was doing, and he stood up, with a trace of fatigue on his face, but he couldn't hide his pride and said: "It's done, within five days, Xi Yu will definitely meet with a bloody disaster, you just wait patiently."

When Shi Daming heard this, he was immediately delighted and the gloom in his heart was swept away.

His originally tense face relaxed instantly, replaced by a flattering and delighted smile.

"Haha, that's great! If it's true as the master said, I will definitely reward you handsomely in the future!" he said excitedly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

Afterwards, Smith did not dare to delay for a moment, hurriedly said goodbye to Alexander and went straight to the palace.

Along the way, he was full of joy, and the scene of Xi Yu encountering disaster kept appearing in his mind, as if he had seen that his plan was about to succeed.

In the main hall of the royal palace, King Hesheli was sitting on the magnificent throne with a frown on his face, as if he was thinking about many state affairs.

Shi Daming walked quickly into the hall, not caring about etiquette, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Good news!"

Hesheli raised his head slightly, with a hint of displeasure and confusion in his eyes.

"Why are you so panicked?"

Shi Daming hurried forward, leaned close to Hesheli's ear, and reported in a low voice but with unconcealed excitement.

"Your Majesty, the master I found, Alexander, has already cast a spell. He predicts that Xiyu will be killed in a bloody disaster within five days. Once Xiyu falls, your majesty's great cause will be accomplished!"

After hearing this, Hesheli's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

He nodded gently and said, "This matter must not be made public, and we should wait and see what happens. If it is really as you said, then it is God's blessing on us."

Shi Daming nodded quickly.

Shi Daming was immersed in the joy of overthrowing Xi Yu, but suddenly a thought about Almas and the princess flashed through his mind.

He frowned slightly, took a step forward, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, I wonder if Armas has returned? How is the princess's matter going now?"

Hesheli's originally calm face suddenly became extremely gloomy, and there seemed to be burning anger in his eyes.

"Hmph!" He snorted coldly and swung his wide robe sleeves violently.

"Almas did come back, but he said he only saw the princess jump into the well, but he didn't see the body. This is absolutely ridiculous. Such an incident happened to a princess, and Almas didn't bring back a definite result. It really makes me angry!"

Hesheli's face was full of anger and his words were full of dissatisfaction with Armas.

"Almas was too incompetent this time. He handled the princess's affairs so vaguely that it is hard to be satisfied. I wanted to ask you to go and check on the princess's current condition. But considering that you just came back and have traveled all the way, you must be exhausted."

Shi Daming was very clear-headed and naturally understood the king's implication, so he quickly responded respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I do not feel tired. The princess's matter is of great importance. If Your Majesty trusts me, I will do my duty and will help Your Majesty immediately."

King Hesheli's originally furrowed brows finally relaxed slightly, and a trace of relief and joy appeared on his face.

"It's rare that you are so loyal. In this case, I can't force you to leave immediately. You can rest for a day and gather your strength. You can set out tomorrow to investigate the princess. I am waiting for good news in the palace. I hope you don't let me down."

"I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust." Shi Daming bowed deeply, his tone firm and resolute, "Your Majesty, this trip will not only allow me to fully investigate the princess's affairs, but it will also be an opportunity. I can pass by Xi Yu's residence and secretly monitor his movements. When the five-day deadline is up, I will know exactly what form the bloody disaster will take. In this way, I can report to your Majesty in time and provide accurate basis for your subsequent decision-making."

After hearing this, Hesheli nodded slightly.

"If that's the case, it would be great. I have high hopes for you, please don't keep me waiting in vain. You must be careful on this trip and don't alert the enemy. Whether it's the princess's matter or Xi Yu's, you must make sure everything goes well."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will be like a fox hidden in the dark night, quietly moving through it without leaving any flaws. I will bring back details from all parties truthfully to help Your Majesty control the overall situation." Shi Daming held his head high, his words full of confidence and loyalty.

After leaving the palace, Shi Daming returned to his own residence.

He was not in a hurry to rest, and hurried into the inner room, where he saw the woman sitting on the couch with a hint of joy on her face, as if she was happy about his return.

But when he said that he was going to the Han Kingdom again, the woman's smile froze instantly, replaced by a face full of displeasure and confusion.

"You just came back, why are you leaving again? Why does the king send you so frequently?" The woman frowned, with obvious dissatisfaction in her tone.

Smith sat down beside her, put his arm around her shoulders, and smiled to comfort her, "This just shows how important I am to the king. This matter is extremely difficult, and no one else can handle it except me. This is the king's trust in me, and it is also a good opportunity for me to show my skills and benefit the family."

The woman still pouted, looking reluctant. "But I don't know how long it will take for you to come back. I am really worried."

Shi Daming saw this and hurriedly said gently, "Don't worry, dear. I will go quickly and come back quickly this time. When I return, I will bring you many rare treasures from the Central Plains. Haven't you always been thinking about those exquisite silks and unique ornaments? I will bring them back for you."

The woman's eyes flashed with expectation, but she still said with some resentment: "You must come back safely, don't make me worry all day at home."

"Don't worry, my baby. I have been through countless hardships, how could I be easily overwhelmed by this mission? When I come back, we can live a better life and have countless wealth and glory." Shi Daming held the woman's hand tightly.

The woman nodded slightly and leaned into his arms.

Although Shi Daming felt guilty and reluctant about the woman, at this moment he was filled with a sense of mission and a vision of future benefits.

On the other side, in the secret passage, Liu Xiaoyu and several soldiers were struggling to move forward. The tinder flickered, reflecting their exhausted faces.

"What a tough job this is! Our calves are aching so much that they feel like they're not our own flesh." A soldier couldn't help but complain, his voice echoing in the narrow secret passage.

The other soldiers echoed this, and noisy complaints rose one after another.

Liu Xiaoyu listened with helplessness in his heart. He knew very well how difficult the journey had been, and his legs were also aching and unbearable.

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So, he sighed softly and said, "Forget it, let's rest for a while."

When everyone heard this, they felt as if they had been pardoned, and they all found places to sit down against the wall.

For a moment, the only sound in the secret passage was heavy breathing.

Liu Xiaoyu rubbed her calf, but her eyes remained firm.

"Brothers, I know everyone is very tired, but we have a heavy responsibility. Once the truth behind this secret passage is revealed, it may change the entire situation." Liu Xiaoyu tried to boost morale.

After enduring another difficult journey, Liu Xiaoyu suddenly smiled.

He looked at the equally exhausted soldiers beside him and said loudly: "Brothers, when we were guarding the border, we mostly patrolled on horseback or sat in the camp. It has been a long time since we experienced such a long journey and the hardship of walking in the secret passage. It is difficult for our bodies to adapt to it, so we are so sore. But as soldiers, we must die on the battlefield. Compared with the life-and-death test on the battlefield, this pain in our legs and feet is really not worth mentioning!"

When the soldiers heard this, they straightened their backs.

One of the older soldiers wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a muffled voice: "Your Excellency is right! We cannot lose our military integrity."

Everyone smiled at each other and their morale was boosted.

They quickened their pace and continued to explore along the secret passage with determination.

Everyone continued to move forward along the secret passage. After they had taken a few steps, a soldier's eyes suddenly lit up, his face full of surprise, and he quickly raised his hand to signal everyone to stop.

"Sir, there seems to be something going on here!" the soldier shouted in a low voice.

Hearing the voice, Liu Xiaoyu immediately walked over quickly.

The soldier pointed at a wall where there was an obvious indentation, and there seemed to be something hidden inside.

"Sir, there seems to be a book here." As the soldier spoke, he carefully reached out and took out the object. It was indeed a book, but the pages were a little yellowed, with traces of time, as if it had been lying quietly in this secret passage for a long time.

"It seems that Wang Hu didn't find this place when he came here last time." Liu Xiaoyu looked at the yellowed book and muttered to himself.

The other soldiers also gathered around, looking at the book curiously and talking about it.

"This book looks quite old. I don't know what important things are written in it."

"Maybe there is a big secret hidden in this secret passage, otherwise why would it be hidden here?"

Liu Xiaoyu gently waved her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and said, "Don't speculate for now. Let's take a look at what is recorded in this book. Perhaps it is the key clue we have been searching for this time."

After saying that, Liu Xiaoyu carefully turned the pages of the book. Everyone held their breath and stared at the slowly opening pages. The secret passage was so quiet that only the rustling sound of the pages turning was heard, as if everyone was waiting for a shocking secret to be revealed.

Liu Xiaoyu hurriedly moved closer to the tinderbox and, with the help of the faint yet flickering light, carefully read the contents word by word.

The more he read, the more his brows furrowed, and his eyes were filled with shock.

It turns out that this is not an ordinary book at all, but a note left by someone unknown. It is filled with densely written words, and between the lines lies a shocking secret that is enough to shake the entire situation.

When Liu Xiaoyu saw those key words, her body suddenly stiffened, her heart seemed to be stirred by raging waves, and her breathing became rapid.

He never imagined that such an amazing secret was hidden in this inconspicuous secret passage.

"Sir, what is written on it?" The soldier next to him saw that Liu Xiaoyu looked strange and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Liu Xiaoyu took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in her heart, and said slowly: "The words on it were actually written by someone from the Qin Dynasty, and it records that there is a treasure hidden here."

As soon as these words came out, several soldiers' eyes widened instantly, with expressions of surprise on their faces. For a moment, they looked at each other, unable to believe their ears.

"Treasure? There is a treasure hidden in this secret passage?" a soldier couldn't help but exclaimed.

Liu Xiaoyu looked at the astonished expressions of the crowd, frowned slightly, and then asked: "Do you know the general Meng Tian of the Qin Dynasty?"

Several soldiers nodded hurriedly, and one of them replied loudly: "Sir, General Meng Tian is very famous. Even if we are ignorant, we have heard of his reputation. He is a man of great military exploits and has made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty."

"Well, this note mentioned that this treasure is closely related to General Meng Tian..."

As Liu Xiaoyu spoke, she carefully looked at the yellowed letter, her eyes full of exploration and thought.

When the soldiers heard that the treasure was related to General Meng Tian, ​​they became even more interested. They gathered closer and were eager to learn more clues from the letter.

The originally solemn atmosphere in the secret passage now became tense and eager because of the rumor of the unexpected treasure, as if the mysterious treasure was already within reach, waiting for them to unveil its mysterious veil.

After a while, Liu Xiaoyu told everyone that Meng Tian did not die that year.

The soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment. Didn't Meng Tian commit suicide because he falsely conveyed the imperial edict? This is history that everyone knows.

Seeing everyone's confusion, Liu Xiaoyu explained: "Although history records this, the book in my hand says something different."

One soldier questioned: "Can what is written in this book be true?"

Liu Xiaoyu turned the page and read slowly: "Meng Tian led 300,000 Qin troops to attack the Xiongnu in the north, and his achievements shocked the emperor. However, after the death of the First Emperor, the treacherous Zhao Gao and Hu Hai conspired to eliminate Meng Tian. Although there was an imperial decree to execute him, Meng Tian was aware of the conspiracy, so he and his confidants devised a plan to escape. They replaced him with a condemned prisoner and faked his own death to conceal the truth."

The soldiers all widened their eyes in disbelief.

An old soldier asked, "If Meng Tian is not dead, then where did he go? Why is there no news of him since then?"

Liu Xiaoyu continued, "Meng Tian hid his identity and fled to the land of Baiyue in the south of the Lingnan Mountains. He knew that the Central Plains was in chaos and that treacherous people were in power. So he used his military strategy to secretly gather his old subordinates in the southern border area, educate the local people, build water conservancy projects, and build fortresses, waiting for the right time."

At this time, a young soldier asked: "Does no one know his identity? Is he willing to hide like this?"

Liu Xiaoyu shook her head slightly: "Of course some people know about it, but his former subordinates are all loyal and keep their mouths shut. Meng Tian is not a person who is willing to remain silent, but he is waiting for an opportunity to rectify the chaos and return the Qin Dynasty to a clear and bright future. It is said that he once sent people to secretly contact loyal people from all over the country, hoping to make a comeback, but unfortunately..."

"What a pity?" everyone asked in unison.

"Unfortunately, the Chu-Han War later led to chaos in the country, and the situation was beyond human control. Meng Tian saw that the Qin Dynasty was powerless to turn the tide, and finally became disheartened. He only left some military strategies for future generations, and then passed away quietly. His legendary life has since been sealed in the long river of history."

After hearing this, everyone sighed, as if they had witnessed that hidden period of history with their own eyes. (End of this chapter)