bookrandom Chapter 346 Calm Layout
Chapter 346 Calm Layout
Gao Xingchen unfolded the letter from the Nan family, and every word was like a needle, piercing his eyes. In the letter, the head of the Nan family used a painful touch to reveal the mystery of Nan Li's life experience. It turned out that Nan Li was not the biological daughter of the head of the Nan family, but an orphan he rescued from a family massacre 20 years ago. The catastrophe that swept the entire star field was caused by an evil organization called "Shadow", and Nan Li's parents were the targets of the "Shadow" organization. The head of the Nan family was worried that the "Shadow" organization would make a comeback, so he had been hiding Nan Li's life experience from the outside world. Until recently, when the news of the resurgence of the "Shadow" organization came, he had to tell Nan Li the truth and begged Xingchen Pavilion to protect her safety.
After reading the letter, Gao Xingchen felt a heavy weight in his heart, as if a huge rock was pressing down on him, making him breathless. He knew that this matter was of great importance. Once it was leaked, it would not only shake the morale of the Xingchen Pavilion, but also put Nan Li in danger. He had to act cautiously and find out the truth of the matter while ensuring Nan Li's safety.
Gao Xingchen put the letter away, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his surging emotions. He stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the dark night, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew that the most important thing now was to stabilize Nan Li's emotions and discuss countermeasures together.
"Lier, where are you?" Gao Xingchen called softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.
"I'm here." Nanli's voice came from behind, with a hint of fatigue and worry.
Gao Xingchen turned around and gently embraced Nan Li in his arms. Feeling her soft body temperature, an inexplicable sense of peace surged in his heart.
"Li'er, I have something to say to you." Gao Xingchen stroked Nan Li's long hair and said softly.
Nan Li raised her head and looked into Gao Xingchen's deep eyes. She vaguely guessed what he was going to say. She nodded slightly, motioning him to continue.
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and told Nan Li everything about the letter from the head of the Nan family. After listening to it, Nan Li's face turned pale instantly and her body trembled slightly. She had never thought that she would have such a tortuous life experience, and she had never thought that she would become the target of the "Shadow" organization.
"How could this happen? My parents...were they really killed by the "Shadow" organization?" Nan Li's voice was choked with tears welling up in her eyes.
Gao Xingchen hugged her tightly with heartache, and whispered to comfort her: "Li'er, don't be sad. It has been so many years. We still need to investigate the truth. The most important thing now is that you have to be strong. Let's face the challenges of the future together."
Nan Li snuggled in Gao Xingchen's arms, feeling his warm body temperature, and the fear and anxiety in her heart gradually dissipated. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She knew that now was not the time to be weak, and she had to cheer up and fight side by side with Gao Xingchen to protect their common home.
Nan Li took a deep breath and gently pushed Gao Xingchen away, with a determined light in her eyes. "Xingchen, you are right, now is not the time to be sad. I can't let my adoptive father's expectations go unfulfilled, and I can't let the conspiracy of 'Shadow' succeed."
Gao Xingchen looked at her with relief. Nan Li's eyes made him realize that she had come out of her initial shock and regained her usual calmness and decisiveness. He held Nan Li's hand and said firmly, "Li'er, no matter what happens, I will be by your side and face it with you."
Nan Li held Gao Xingchen's hand tightly with her backhand, interlocking their fingers. Everything was said without words. There was no need for too many promises between the two of them. The trust and support between each other was better than a thousand words.
"The most urgent task is to resolve the crisis at hand." Nan Li looked out the window with a deep gaze, "Since 'Shadow' chose to make a comeback at this time, it must have something to rely on. We can't take it lightly."
Gao Xingchen nodded in agreement. He called Xuanfeng and ordered, "Go and ask Military Advisor Sun to come over immediately. I have something important to discuss with you."
Soon, Military Advisor Sun arrived in a hurry. He was nearly sixty years old, with gray hair and beard, but he was energetic, with a pair of bright eyes that shone with wisdom.
"Master, Madam, I wonder what important matter is that you called me here so late at night?" Military Advisor Sun asked with a bow.
Gao Xingchen informed Military Advisor Sun of the letter from the head of the Nan family and the news of the resurgence of "Shadow", and explained the current situation in detail.
Military Advisor Sun frowned after hearing this. After a moment's silence, he said, "'Shadow' acts in secret and its strength should not be underestimated. I'm afraid it has come back with bad intentions. We must prepare early just in case."
"I plan to take advantage of the enemy's underestimation of our strength, lure them deep into our territory, and catch them off guard." Gao Xingchen revealed his plan. "Military Advisor Sun, what do you think?"
Military Advisor Sun stroked his beard and said after thinking for a moment, "The Pavilion Master's plan is indeed feasible, but 'Shadow' is cunning and changeable. We need to make a more thorough plan to ensure that it is foolproof."
Gao Xingchen nodded in agreement. He looked at Nan Li and asked, "Li'er, what do you think?"
A cold light flashed in Nan Li's eyes, and she raised the corners of her mouth, revealing an icy smile...
Nan Li smiled slightly, but there was a cold light in her eyes, "Since 'Shadow' wants to play, then we will play with them. Xingchen, we can use my identity to create chaos within the enemy army."
Gao Xingchen and Military Advisor Sun were both shocked when they heard this. Nan Li continued, "Although 'Dark Shadow' has disappeared for many years, its internal structure should not have changed much. I used to be a 'Tianshu' killer, and I know their methods of action and contact codes very well. We can use this to pass them false information and make them lose their composure."
Military Advisor Sun's eyes lit up after hearing this. "Madam's suggestion is brilliant! 'Shadow' acts in secret, and we have limited intelligence on them. If we can use Madam's special identity to infiltrate the enemy and learn about their movements, we will have an absolute advantage."
Gao Xingchen hesitated for a moment. He knew that although Nanli's proposal was risky, it was a great opportunity. He looked at Nanli with worry in his eyes, "Li'er, this is too dangerous. The people of 'Shadow' are all ruthless and cruel. I can't let you take risks."
Nan Li held Gao Xingchen's hand with a firm look in her eyes, "Xingchen, don't worry, I know my limits. I won't let them discover my true identity. What's more, I'm the only one who can do this now."
Gao Xingchen knew that it was difficult to change Nan Li's decision. He took a deep breath and nodded, "Okay, I promise you. But you must promise me that you will be careful and protect yourself."
Nan Li smiled sweetly, "Don't worry, when have I ever let you down?"
At this moment, a black shadow flashed by, and a man in a black cloak appeared silently in the room.
"Master, Madam, long time no see." The person who came was the mysterious man who had provided information to Gao Xingchen before.
"You've come just in time. We were looking for you." Gao Xingchen motioned the mysterious man to sit down. "How much do you know about 'Shadow'?"
The mysterious man said slowly, "The return of 'Dark Shadow' this time is led by their new leader 'Night Owl'. 'Night Owl' is ruthless, cunning, and unfathomable. His target this time is not only the Star Pavilion, but also the entire Nine Star Realm."
The mysterious man paused and continued, "Night Owl controls a mysterious force that is even stronger than any elite force of Shadow. Moreover, I have received news that Night Owl seems to be looking for an ancient artifact. It is said that this artifact has the power to destroy the world."
"Ancient artifact?" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and an uneasy premonition arose in their hearts.
The mysterious man nodded. "I don't know what the specific artifact is yet. However, Night Owl has already stopped at nothing to get this artifact. The Star Pavilion is probably just the first step in his plan."
After Gao Xingchen heard this, he had already made up his mind. He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the night sky, with a gleam of light in his eyes.
"'Night Owl', since you want to play, I'll play with you to the end!" The news brought by the mysterious man undoubtedly cast a shadow on Gao Xingchen's heart, but he was not someone who was easily defeated by fear. He took a deep breath, signaled everyone to stay calm, and then went to the study alone and began to calmly analyze the situation in front of him.
"'Shadow', 'Night Owl', ancient artifacts..." Gao Xingchen murmured in a low voice. These words were like heavy weights pressing on his heart. He knew that the enemy this time was stronger than any other time. If he was not careful, Xingchen Pavilion would fall into an irretrievable situation.
He opened the map and carefully observed the surrounding terrain and the distribution of various forces. After a long while, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he pointed his finger at an inconspicuous town on the map.
"Xuanfeng!" Gao Xingchen called his trusted assistant and told him his plan and intention in detail. After listening, Xuanfeng's eyes were full of surprise and admiration. He knew that Gao Xingchen had come up with another ingenious plan to win by surprise.
After arranging everything, Gao Xingchen returned to the room and saw Nan Li sitting by the window, looking at the night sky in deep thought. He walked over, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and said softly, "Li'er, I already have a plan, don't worry."
Nan Li turned her head and looked at Gao Xingchen's determined eyes, and her heart was much more at ease. She knew that no matter what happened, Gao Xingchen would be by her side and face it with her.
"Xingchen, I believe you." Nanli said softly, leaning her head gently on Gao Xingchen's shoulder.
At this moment, a hawk flew in from the window and landed on Gao Xingchen's arm. He took the letter box off the hawk's foot, opened it, and his face suddenly darkened.
"What's wrong?" Nan Li noticed that Gao Xingchen was acting strangely and asked with concern.
"This is a challenge letter sent by Alliance Leader Zhao, asking us to have a decisive battle three days later." Gao Xingchen said in a cold tone.
Nan Li frowned slightly when she heard this, and a cold light flashed in her eyes, "It seems that 'Shadow' has already started to act. Alliance Leader Zhao is just their pawn. The real mastermind behind the scenes is 'Night Owl'."
Gao Xingchen nodded, a gleam of brilliance flashing in his eyes, "Since they want to play, then we will play with them! I want to see how capable 'Night Owl' is!"
Three days passed in a flash, and the day of the decisive battle finally arrived. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li led the elite disciples of Xingchen Pavilion to the agreed location.
However, when they arrived at the battlefield, they found that the army of Alliance Leader Zhao had already been prepared for battle. Beside Alliance Leader Zhao, there stood several mysterious men wearing black robes and exuding a cold aura.
"It seems that the people from 'Shadow' have arrived." Nanli said in a low voice, with a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly and said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid, no one can hurt you as long as I am here."
The decisive battle is about to begin. Can Gao Xingchen and Nan Li escape from the enemy's conspiracy? Will Nan Li's true identity be revealed? All this will be revealed in the next battle...