bookrandom Chapter 287: Desperate Counterattack
Chapter 287: Desperate Counterattack
The night was dark and the moonlight was like water, but it could not cover up the undercurrents in the imperial city. After Gao Xingchen left the banquet hall, he went straight to a secluded bamboo forest outside the city. Nan Li was dressed in black, waiting there like a night elf.
"How are you doing over there?" Nan Li's cold voice broke the silence of the night.
"Zhao Kuangyin and his party were so arrogant, but they were held accountable by the emperor at a critical moment. They shot themselves in the foot." Gao Xingchen sneered, "The emperor was furious and has ordered a thorough investigation of the matter. The grievances of Xingchen Pavilion will be cleared soon."
"That's great." Nan Li's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "I have found out that the mysterious force has been active in an abandoned mine on the outskirts of the city recently. It is very likely one of their bases."
Gao Xingchen's eyes sparkled when he heard this, "Okay! Let's kill them by surprise!"
The next morning, just after dawn, an elite team quietly left the Xingchen Pavilion and headed straight for the outskirts of the city. Gao Xingchen led the way, followed by dozens of elite disciples of the Xingchen Pavilion, all with grim expressions and murderous intent.
The abandoned mine was located in a desolate valley, surrounded by weeds and desolate. Gao Xingchen and others were hiding on the hillside, observing the movements of the mine. There were several men in black guarding the entrance of the mine. They were all calm and composed, and were obviously well-trained warriors.
"Xingchen, what should we do?" a disciple of Xingchen Pavilion asked in a low voice.
"Kill them all, leaving no one alive!" A cold light flashed in Gao Xingchen's eyes. He waved his hand and rushed down first.
"kill!"
The Xingchen Pavilion disciples roared and rushed towards the mine like a tiger descending from a mountain.
The men in black in the mine obviously did not expect to be attacked, and they immediately became chaotic. Gao Xingchen, holding a long sword, was like an empty space. In the flash of the sword, several men in black fell in a pool of blood.
At the same time, Nan Li also sneaked into the depths of the mine. She was agile and moved in the shadows like a ghost. The men in black died before they even saw her shadow.
The fierce battle lasted for nearly an hour, and almost all the men in black in the mine were slaughtered. Gao Xingchen stood in the middle of a pile of corpses, covered in blood, but unable to hide his excitement.
"Xingchen, look!"
At this time, Nanli walked out of a secret room with a stack of documents in her hand.
"What is this?" Gao Xingchen asked.
"This is information about that mysterious force." Nan Li handed the document to Gao Xingchen, "It seems that we have stirred up a hornet's nest this time."
Gao Xingchen took the document and read it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious...
The setting sun was blood-red. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood side by side on the hillside, looking at the distant sky, their eyes full of worry.
"It seems that we still have a long way to go." Gao Xingchen said with a sigh.
"I will stay with you no matter what." Nanli said softly, her tone full of determination.
Gao Xingchen turned his head and looked at the beautiful woman in front of him, a warm feeling welled up in his heart...
In the distance, Xuan Feng was directing the Xingchen Pavilion disciples to clean up the battlefield. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something...
Xuan Feng commanded the disciples of Xingchen Pavilion to clean up the battlefield. The smell of blood filled the air, but his expression was unusually calm, as if he had long been accustomed to such scenes. Thinking back to the battle just now, he couldn't help but feel heroic. In this raid, he led the elite team of Xingchen Pavilion, stabbing directly into the heart of the enemy like a sharp knife, disrupting the opponent's position and making great contributions to the final victory.
"Xuanfeng, you have made a great contribution this time!" A disciple walked up to him with a smile and patted him on the shoulder.
Xuan Feng smiled faintly and shook his head, "This is all due to the good command of Pavilion Master and Miss Nanli. I just did my duty."
"Don't be so modest. We are all in awe of your tactics!" Another disciple came over, his eyes full of admiration.
Xuanfeng wanted to say something else, but he saw a disciple running over in a hurry, "Brother Xuanfeng, the Pavilion Master and Miss Nanli want you to come over."
"I understand." Xuanfeng nodded and followed the disciple to Gao Xingchen and Nanli.
"Xuanfeng, come and take a look at this." Gao Xingchen handed the document in his hand to Xuanfeng.
Xuan Feng took the document and read it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious. This document recorded the detailed information of the mysterious force, including their background, strength, and their ultimate goal.
"It seems that we have stirred up a hornet's nest this time." Xuanfeng said in a deep voice.
"Yes, this force is far stronger than we imagined, and there seems to be an even bigger force behind them supporting them." Gao Xingchen frowned, his heart full of worry.
"So what should we do now?" Nan Li asked.
"At this point, we can only take it one step at a time." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, "But we are not fighting alone, at least they are supporting us."
As soon as Gao Xingchen finished speaking, a carrier pigeon fell from the sky and landed on his shoulder. Gao Xingchen took the letter box off the pigeon's foot, opened it, and a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face.
"Good news! Our allies have successfully intercepted a batch of supplies bound for the mysterious force's stronghold. This batch of supplies is extremely important to us!"
"That's great!" Nanli and Xuanfeng couldn't help but show their joy when they heard it.
"It seems that we still have a long way to go in this battle!" Gao Xingchen's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he clenched his fists.
However, what they don't know is that behind this battle, there is an invisible hand that is secretly controlling everything...
As night fell, the lights in the Xingchen Pavilion were brightly lit, and everyone was making final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle. At this time, on the most prosperous street in the imperial city, a shop called "Jubao Pavilion" was still brightly lit. A middle-aged man in brocade clothes was sitting behind the counter, fiddling with an abacus in his hand. He was the owner of Jubao Pavilion and a famous wealthy businessman in the imperial city - Li Fushang.
"Master, do you really want to do this?" An old man standing next to Mr. Li asked with a worried tone.
"Don't worry, I've made up my mind." Li Fushang raised his head, a gleam in his eyes, "I'll take care of the affairs of Xingchen Pavilion!" Li Fushang put down the pigeon in his hand. Gao Xingchen's handwriting on the letter was so strong that it could be seen through the back of the paper, revealing the unique heroism and determination of a young man. He sighed. He had heard about the experience of Xingchen Pavilion a long time ago. He was moved by the fighting spirit of this group of young people. More importantly, he saw the huge potential hidden in Gao Xingchen.
"Master, have you really decided?" The old housekeeper looked at Mr. Li with worry in his eyes. Although Mr. Li was very rich, he was just a businessman after all. If he got involved in disputes, he would end up with his family destroyed if he was not careful.
"It's a risk to be rich. Besides, I believe in Xingchen Pavilion, and I believe in this young man Gao Xingchen even more!" Li Fushang's eyes were firm. "Pass the order down. Starting tonight, all branches of Jubao Pavilion will do their best to purchase medicinal materials and minerals. The price will be increased by 20%! In addition, all the refined iron in the warehouse will be transported to Xingchen City. It will be said that it is a token of Jubao Pavilion's appreciation for the reconstruction of Xingchen Pavilion."
Although the old butler was worried, he also knew that no one could change what the rich businessman Li decided, so he had to obey the order and leave.
With the help of Li Fushang, the predicament of Xingchen Pavilion was solved immediately. The sufficient funds and materials were like timely rain, which solved the urgent problem and boosted the morale of the disciples of Xingchen Pavilion. Gao Xingchen did not disappoint Li Fushang's expectations. He allocated resources reasonably to recruit and train new disciples, build more sophisticated weapons and equipment, and actively contacted other sects and families that were suppressed by mysterious forces to fight against the powerful enemy together.
Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye. During these three months, under the leadership of Gao Xingchen, Xingchen Pavilion fought a beautiful turnaround. They not only successfully repelled the multiple attacks of the mysterious forces, but also recovered the lost territory and expanded their sphere of influence to a wider area. Xingchen City, which was once destroyed by war, was also rebuilt with the efforts of everyone, and it is even more magnificent than before.
On a moonlit night with few stars, Xingchen Pavilion decorated with lanterns and held a grand celebration banquet. Gao Xingchen stood on the high platform, looking at the cheering people below, and his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that Xingchen Pavilion could not have achieved today's success without the hard work of every brother and sister, and even more without friends like Li Fushang who helped in times of need.
"Everyone, the future of Xingchen Pavilion is bright!" Gao Xingchen raised the wine glass in his hand and said with great enthusiasm, "We will establish more branches, cultivate more talents, strengthen cooperation with other forces, and jointly protect the peace and tranquility of this continent!"
Thunderous applause and cheers suddenly rang out from the audience, and everyone's face was filled with joy and hope. However, at this moment, a carrier pigeon broke the lively atmosphere of the banquet. It landed lightly on Gao Xingchen's shoulder and left a letter from afar. Gao Xingchen opened the letter, and the smile on his face gradually solidified, replaced by a deep solemnity...
Gao Xingchen raised his wine glass, and his heroic voice echoed over the Xingchen Pavilion: "We will establish more branches and plant the flags of the Xingchen Pavilion throughout the Nine Star Realm! We will recruit more talented young people and train them to become warriors who protect peace! We will strengthen cooperation with other forces, jointly resist evil, and protect the peace of this continent!"
The audience applauded and cheered loudly. Every disciple of Xingchen Pavilion had a look of pride and joy on their faces. They were once forced into a desperate situation by a mysterious force, but it was Gao Xingchen who led them to fight back and get to where they are today. Today, Xingchen Pavilion has restored its former glory and is even more powerful than before.
Li Fushang stood in the crowd, looking at Gao Xingchen, who was full of vigor and vitality, with a gratified smile on his face. When he decided to support Xingchen Pavilion, many people said he was crazy, saying that as a businessman, getting involved in the disputes in the underworld was tantamount to seeking death. But Li Fushang believed in his own vision. He saw the potential in Gao Xingchen and the hope of Xingchen Pavilion. Now it seems that his choice was correct.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a carrier pigeon quietly flew to Gao Xingchen's shoulder and gently placed a letter in his hand. Gao Xingchen put down his wine glass, opened the letter, and the smile on his face gradually solidified, replaced by a solemn look.
"What's wrong, Xingchen?" Nan Li noticed that Gao Xingchen was acting strangely and asked softly.
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, handed the letter to Nan Li, and said in a deep voice: "Read it yourself."
Nan Li took the letter, quickly glanced through it, and frowned slightly. Seeing this, Xuan Feng and the mysterious ally beside him also came forward to find out what was going on.
"This..." After seeing the contents of the letter, Xuan Feng's face changed drastically, "How could this be?"
The mysterious ally also had a serious expression on his face, and said thoughtfully: "It seems that we still underestimated the opponent's strength."
Seeing this, Mr. Li felt a little uneasy and asked, "What happened?"
Gao Xingchen briefly explained the contents of the letter. It turned out that the letter came from a force that was friendly with Xingchen Pavilion. The letter said that the mysterious force had been active recently and seemed to be brewing a bigger conspiracy. Moreover, they also received a shocking news, which was...
Gao Xingchen paused here deliberately, swept his eyes over everyone, and finally landed on Li Fushang, and said slowly: "That mysterious force seems to have some connection with you, Li Fushang..."