"I will," Wan Qing nodded, taking his hand and earnestly agreeing. The two of them boarded the carriage together.
Liu Liu sent two people to escort them to Crescent Island. Watching the carriage gradually recede, her heart felt as if it had docked, unfolding and relaxing.
He would be happy in the future, making up for all his past misfortunes. He longed for warmth, and Wan Qing would bring it to him.
Feng Xie walked out from beside Liu Liu, encircling her with his arms, and spoke in a low voice, "Don't be sad. He will be happy. He definitely will."
"Mm."
Liu Liu smiled, turning to look at the handsome man beside her. She took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and waved it, "See? I've already figured out a way to deal with Feng Luo. Have people start manufacturing this immediately."
Feng Xie took the blueprint from her hand and examined it carefully. It looked increasingly like a handcart or something similar. After looking for a long time, he was baffled and looked at her with confusion. Liu Liu took the paper back from his hand and gestured to him.
"This spherical object is called a Sky-shattering Thunderclap. This handcart is equipped with a launching iron plate at the back.
As long as two people pull that iron plate, light the Sky-shattering Thunderclap, and place it on this small platform, and both release simultaneously, that iron plate will launch the Sky-shattering Thunderclap, blowing up Spirit Mountain.
The underground royal palace is built underground. If the area above is blown open, the palaces below will surely collapse. Can Feng Luo still hide? He will definitely come out. We will dispatch a large number of soldiers to surround and annihilate them, wiping out all the bandits in the underground royal palace in one fell swoop."
As soon as Liu Liu finished speaking, Feng Xie's eyes lit up. Even Ri Ying and Yue Ying behind him had brightened eyes. My heavens, what was the Empress's mind made of? To be her adversary, one had to be extremely cautious.
"Excellent! Ri Ying, immediately secretly notify Ye Lan's prefectural office. Distribute this item to all the blacksmith shops and have them rush its production overnight. The more, the better. Within three days, we will attack Spirit Mountain. Also, gather all personnel from the prefectural office."
"Yes," Ri Ying bowed his head and accepted the order. Liu Liu also turned to instruct Ah Bao, who had been standing beside her, "You inform all the brothers in Ye Lan. In three days, gather at the Fierce Cooking Flame Tower and proceed to Spirit Mountain together to suppress the bandits."
"Yes, Master," Ah Bao walked out to carry out the task.
Everyone went their separate ways. These three days felt long and agonizing, but everyone could almost see victory in sight, and their hearts were filled with excitement. This time, they were determined to capture the traitors Feng Luo and Lou Si Jing in one go.
Three nights later, the moonlight was as pure as frost, scattering over the entire mountaintop. A large number of soldiers and brothers from the Seven Star Tower were arrayed around the mountain. Everyone was watching the sparse woods with rapt attention.
The moonlight penetrated the gaps in the forest, and a gentle breeze rustled through, making howling sounds that were eerie and chilling in the dark night.
Liu Liu beckoned and commanded in a deep voice, "Begin."
Immediately, a whole row of handcarts was wheeled out, carrying the Sky-shattering Thunderclaps. Liu Liu had loaded these Sky-shattering Thunderclaps with ample power, so their explosive force was immense. xxs壹贰
An area of several dozen meters could not escape unscathed; trees and land would be scorched and charred by the explosions, let alone the underground palaces. It was feared they would be blasted into disarray.
Once these Sky-shattering Thunderclaps sounded, those who did not wish to be blown up like roasted ducks or crushed to death would immediately appear.
At Liu Liu's command, the earth-shattering thunderclaps shot out like meteors. Instantly, a deafening roar erupted, shaking the heavens and the earth. Tree fragments flew, mountains cracked, and stones collapsed. Soon, sounds of wailing and screams echoed throughout the mountains and plains.
The tragic sounds emanating from underground were incessant. Suddenly, a crack appeared on the stone at the very center of Spirit Mountain, and a stone door automatically slid open.
Quite a few people who had miraculously escaped rushed out from inside, scattering in all directions. Liu Liu glanced at Feng Xie beside her, a smile playing on her lips.
"How is it? Isn't this method good?"
"You are the most ingenious," Feng Xie affectionately pinched her cheek. Not daring to be careless, he kept his eyes fixed on the exit. They were after Feng Luo, and he didn't believe he wouldn't show himself.
As expected, Feng Luo's emaciated figure emerged from the mountain cave. The moment his silhouette appeared,
Feng Xie waved his hand and ordered Ri Ying and Yue Ying beside him to apprehend Feng Luo. However, before Ri Ying could make a move, someone turned from behind a large tree in the woods – a disheveled woman.
Due to the bombardment of the Sky-shattering Thunderclaps, her clothes were almost blown to shreds, and her scalp was singed and stuck to the top of her head like a bird's nest.
Even so, Liu Liu immediately recognized this woman as Consort De, Lou Si Jing. As she extended her sword, blocking Feng Luo's path.
Feng Luo stepped back, looking at her coldly. The two of them faced each other. Seizing this opportunity, Feng Xie ordered the soldiers to apprehend the bandits.
Shouts of war filled the air. Feng Luo looked up at the large number of soldiers and people from the Seven Star Tower surrounding them, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"You have such audacity to lead these people here."
He mistook Lou Si Jing for having led Liu Liu and the others there. However, Lou Si Jing was already exhausted. She did not refute his words, but stared at him fixedly and spoke with finality.
"Feng Luo, you are so heartless. I only want to ask you one thing: were Yu Lou and I merely pawns in your hands?"
Feng Luo, now infuriated, sneered and said coldly, "What do you still expect to get from me? That's right, you were just a pawn, and a supremely foolish one."
After speaking, he glanced around, his heart struggling. Was this truly his day of death? He was unwilling. His eyes, filled with hatred, looked past Lou Si Jing towards Feng Xie and Liu Liu emerging from the woods.
Lou Si Jing could no longer bear the blow. Her mouth felt incredibly sweet and bloody. Her body staggered, and blood spilled out. Straining to hold on, she cried out sharply, "Was it really you who sent the Lou family's evidence to the Ministry of War?"
This time, Feng Luo did not answer her. A flash of green light appeared before her, and a sharp sword plunged into her chest. It was forced forward, twisting around as it was driven in with deadly intent.
Lou Si Jing's eyes widened as she looked down at the man before her. Past events flashed through her mind. So, from beginning to end, she had just been a pawn. Had she lived her life in vain?
She would be unable to meet her ancestors of the Lou family even in death. Her eyes bulged, unclosed in death.
Feng Luo drew his sword, blood dripping from it, a dark aura enveloping him. He turned and scanned the woods. Like a lonely goose, he found that his subordinates had all been killed without him knowing when. Only he remained. He couldn't help but laugh to the heavens and say sorrowfully, "Feng Xie, it seems I have still lost to you."
His wild laughter had not yet ceased when a red shadow flashed before him like a ghost. White hair floated, obscuring everyone's vision. After a gleam of cold light, Feng Luo knelt on the ground, a sword wound in his chest.
The man in red was Hua Wu You, who had saved Liu Liu last time. He spun around, his red robes billowing down like clouds. He looked coldly at the kneeling Feng Luo and spoke with a chilling tone.
"Why did you lie to me, saying I was the Crown Prince of the previous dynasty?"
Feng Luo chuckled twice, blood trickling from his mouth. His face was terrifyingly pale. He slowly uttered word by word, "It was simply because your bone structure is better than that of ordinary people. That jade pendant was found by my mother during the palace chaos. You fool," he cursed contemptuously.
Hua Wu You could not endure such mockery. He raised his hand, and the Silver Ripple Ring shot out, colliding with Feng Luo's head. Instantly, brain matter splattered, mixing white and red in a disgusting display.
Liu Liu quickly turned her head away. However, this battle was finally won. The evildoers Feng Luo and Lou Si Jing had finally met a miserable end.
Ah Bao had intended to kill Feng Luo himself, but Hua Wu You had gotten there first. Fortunately, his master's wronged soul could finally rest in peace, and his heart was relieved.