Even at the critical moment of life and death, County Magistrate Zhao remained fearless and rebuked County Magistrate En with righteous indignation:

"The court has always treated you well, allowing your clan leader to serve as an official, reducing your corvée and taxes, and giving you books and seeds, teaching you farming techniques. But you have evil ambitions, intending to bring war to this land. Are you worthy of the court and your people?"

The En County Magistrate sneered: "I just took control of the land and power in my own hands. What's wrong with that? The court gave me a few melons and dates, and you want to teach my people to give up their beliefs and submit to your power? It's ridiculous!"

County Magistrate Zhao said, "Treason is a crime punishable by the death of nine generations of your clan. The imperial court will not let you off. County Magistrate En, if you turn back early, you still have a chance to avoid bringing disaster to your clan!"

"Look back, why should I look back? You should be the one worrying about yourself now!"

"Zhao Xinglan, if you don't mind your own business, I will not touch you for the time being, and I will even treat you as a guest of honor. But now, you know my secret, and I have to kill you."

"Don't worry. After you die, I will personally write a letter to your father to inform him that he encountered a blizzard while climbing the mountain and got lost in the depths of the snowy mountain. No trace of his body was found."

As he spoke, he suddenly laughed: "You are a young master from a noble family. You came here to gain experience. When your term is over, why don't you just go back obediently? You stayed for a few more years, but for that girl?"

"You don't dare to take her back because you really love her and are afraid that her stunning beauty will be coveted by the rich and powerful in the capital? You are worried that you can't protect her, but you can't bear to leave her?"

When County Magistrate Zhao heard him mention Enshu, his face suddenly changed: "Shut up!"

County Magistrate En laughed loudly: "You are such a lovesick person! Women are just playthings, just enjoy yourself, why worry so much? Considering that you and I are colleagues, after you die, I will let her accompany you on the road!"

County Magistrate Zhao was furious: "If you dare to touch her, I will not let you go even if I become a ghost!"

"Then I'll make sure you can't even be a ghost!"

When Enshu heard that his brother had been captured, he rushed out on the little white horse his brother had given him, despite the servants' obstruction.

But when she finally found her brother after overcoming all difficulties, she saw Magistrate En cruelly ordering: "Shoot!"

"No!" She screamed in her heart, but could only utter a hoarse "Ah——"

Black arrows rained down like rain, bringing with them a whistling cold wind and a fierce murderous aura, piercing through Zhao Xinglan's body.

The man in a blue shirt, with a clean temperament and a gentle smile, was now like a hedgehog, nailed to death in the snow, with blood all over the ground.

Enshu fell off the horse's back and finally came to his side after crawling.

She helped him up tremblingly and used her sleeve to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, but more blood spurted out, staining her snow-white sleeves with mottled blood.

She wanted to say to him, "Brother, I will heal you. I will take you to the Goddess Peak and we will pray to the Goddess of Snow Mountain! Or... go find the snow lotus! Legend has it that the snow lotus can not only prolong life, but also bring the dead back to life!"

But the sound she made was still just "Ahhhh..."

Hoarse and unpleasant.

"Xiao Shu..." He spoke with difficulty, calling her by her nickname.

The look in his eyes when he looked at her was so reluctant and sad: "What would you do without me... I'm sorry... I can't protect you..."

He stretched out his hand tremblingly, wanting to touch her cheek one last time.

——His hands were still so beautiful, even though they were covered in blood, they were still facing the light, with warmth, just as they were before.

But the next moment, the hands that once brought her warmth fell heavily into the red snow.

elder brother?

She patted his cheek, trying to bring him back to his senses, but she watched helplessly as the light in his eyes dimmed little by little, losing all vitality.

"Since you are so reluctant to let him go, why not just go on the road with him."

Magistrate En was about to order Enshu to be shot to death, but he saw Enshu suddenly turn around and glare at him.

Her eyes were so cold, full of resentment and an indescribable sense of terror.

That year, when he personally poured the mute potion into her mouth, there was only despair in her eyes.

But now, these beautiful eyes were filled with resentment and murderous intent. Even the ruthless En County Magistrate was frightened by her look.

"You little bitch, how dare you look at me like that! I poisoned you and made you mute back then, and I can shoot you through the eyes today!"

As he spoke, he drew his bow and drew his arrow himself.

At this moment, the situation between heaven and earth changed suddenly.

The originally clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds. The cold wind in the valley became particularly fierce, blowing up the snow foam all over the ground.

The horse was the first to sense the danger and neighed, trying to escape.

In panic, Magistrate En had no choice but to drop his bow and arrow, freeing his hands to grab the reins to prevent himself from being thrown off the horse.

When he looked up again, he saw the girl not far away slowly standing up.

Her hair was scattered, and her long white hair was flying in all directions. She was surrounded by countless snowflakes, making her look as if she was wrapped in the snow, or like a person transformed by the snow.

She was actually controlling the wind and snow!

"Monster, monster!"

The magistrate of En County was horrified and turned his horse around and fled in panic.

Soon the wind and snow caught up with him and knocked him and his horse to the ground.

More wind and snow arrived in an instant, turning the wind into blades and the snow into nails.

The wind cut his skin.

The nail pierced his flesh.

He howled and screamed in agony.

Finally, the wind and snow condensed into a dagger and stabbed fiercely into his heart.

His eyes widened and he thought he was going to die.

But the "dagger" turned into a pool of water when it hit his chest and failed to take his life.

The wind in the air has died down and the snow has melted away.

Enshu waved his arms unwillingly a few times, but he could no longer summon the wind and snow. Instead, his whole body became extremely weak and he collapsed to the ground.

Just a little bit more, why, why?

Although the strong hatred she had before awakened her abilities.

But she was still a mortal at the moment and could not exert her full strength. She could only watch as Magistrate En was carried onto a horse by his men and fled far away.

Enshu crawled weakly to Zhao Xinglan's side, picked up the ice and snow, helped him wipe the blood off his face, and straightened his official hat for him.

She couldn't speak, so she said to him in her heart: "Brother, please bear with it for a while. I will find snow lotus for you. As long as you eat the snow lotus, you will be able to revive..."

According to the legend of the En people, the snow lotus blooms on the highest peak of the Shuern Snow Mountain. Any brave warrior who can climb to the top will be able to see the holy flower that has bloomed in the wind and snow for a thousand years without fading.

Just one petal can prolong a person's life and bring the dead back to life.

Throughout the ages, many people have climbed the highest Shennv Peak regardless of danger for the sake of snow lotus.

Unfortunately, the Goddess Peak is not only precipitous, but also has unpredictable weather with wind and snow. Countless people have tried to challenge it, but all have returned empty-handed in the end.

Even Zhao Xinglan had to return when he reached the mountainside several times because of sudden weather changes. During one of his climbs, he was injured and unconscious for several days.

The warning passed down by En’s ancestors: Climbing the Goddess Peak is a challenge to the majesty of God, so do not climb the peak lightly.

Therefore, the En clan would not easily go deep into the snow-capped mountains, let alone climb the Goddess Peak.

Enshu naturally knew how difficult it was to climb the Goddess Peak, and she had also dissuaded Zhao Xinglan from taking the risk of climbing the Goddess Peak.

But now, for my brother, I have to do it even though I know it is impossible!

She dragged Zhao Xinglan's already cold body to a sheltered valley and resolutely set out on the journey to the Goddess Peak.


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