The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 393 A Master Emerges from the Mountain

When Qiu Ziyue heard the messenger say that Zhu Wen was going to smash her jade flute, her heart trembled.

That jade flute was not only her beloved possession, but also a divine weapon capable of withstanding a thousand armies.

However, when he learned that Zhu Wen's condition was that Li Cunxu must submit to him,

Qiu Ziyue suppressed her inner unease and said with a cold laugh:

“Tell Zhu Wen that the jade is just an ornament in other people’s hands.”

What difference does it make whether I want it or not? I, Qiu Ziyue, have nothing to fear!

As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became heavy.

Upon seeing this, the envoy left the Prince of Jin's residence.

Qi Yuxuan and Du Xiao exchanged a worried look, while Li Cunxu frowned and remained silent.

Qiu Ziyue looked at them and continued in a firm tone:

"We cannot compromise or back down because of his temporary threat."

If we give in today, he will make even more unreasonable demands tomorrow.

Li Cunxu finally spoke:

"The princess is right. We must never bow down to Zhu Wen."

But we must also find a way to retrieve the jade flute, since we've heard that there are still people in the world who can use the Tao family's mystical arts.

Qi Yuxuan clenched his fist, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes:

"Don't worry, Twilight Sparkle. No matter what, I will help you get the jade flute back!"

Qiu Ziyue gently shook her head, signaling everyone to calm down:

"The most important thing now is to stabilize the situation. We can pretend not to care about Yu Xiao and make Zhu Wen mistakenly believe that he has succeeded."

"When he lowers his guard, we'll strike unexpectedly and deliver a fatal blow."

The Imperial Palace of Bianliang. Zhu Wen received a reply from the messenger explaining Qiu Ziyue's attitude.

Zhu Wen was furious and took out his jade flute to smash it, but Li Zhen stepped in to stop him.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that there is still a person in the world who can play the Tao family's mysterious and secret arts. Why don't we invite him to come out of seclusion?"

"Oh, is that so? Tell me about it?"

Zhu Wen became interested.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that Qiu Ziyue's father, Tao Asheng, had a brother some years ago."

But their father only liked Tao Asheng, and in the end, he passed the jade flute to Tao Asheng.

"And then what?" Zhu Wen asked.

Later, his brother Tao Akun disappeared without a trace.

It is said that he instigated the five major sects and gangs to rob the treasure, which led to the massacre of Qiu Ziyue's entire family.

"Such a thing is true! It's like heaven is helping me. How did you find out?" Zhu Wen asked.

“Your Majesty, I only heard about this by chance from people from the five major gangs,” Li Zhen said, bowing.

“Immediately send someone to find Tao Akun. I will agree to any price he demands. I am determined to eliminate Li Cunxu.”

"Yes".

After overcoming numerous hardships, Li Zhen's men finally found Tao Akun deep within the misty Qinglong Mountain.

Qinglong Mountain stands majestically, with its layers of peaks and ridges, resembling a giant dragon coiled between heaven and earth.

Ancient trees reach for the sky in the mountains, streams murmur, and the occasional bird song comes from the dense forest, making the place even more serene and mysterious.

However, behind this beautiful scenery lie countless dangers and hardships.

Only those who are not afraid of death can overcome all obstacles to reach this place.

Li Zhen gave his men a death sentence: if they couldn't find Tao Akun, they would all die.

Therefore, those who went to find Tao Akun had no way out but to go up the mountain.

When Li Zhen met Tao Akun, he was sitting on a huge rock, gazing intently into the distance.

He had the air of a Taoist priest, and although his clothes were a bit old, they could not hide his extraordinary temperament.

Upon hearing of Li Zhen's arrival, Tao Akun smiled slightly.

"Why have you come?"

Tao Akun said calmly, "So many years have passed, I thought no one would ever find this place again."

Li Zhen knelt on one knee and respectfully said:

"Your subordinate is ordered to find you, sir, and bring you back at all costs. The situation is critical, and we need your help!"

Tao Akun sighed softly, slowly stood up, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

"The situation? Ha... I have long since retreated to the deep mountains, indifferent to worldly affairs. What does it have to do with me?"

Li Zhen said, "My lord, don't you want to get the jade flute back? Emperor Taizu of Liang has already found the jade flute and is about to return it to you."

Li Zhen was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He paused, then continued,

"I still remember when I learned that my father had passed the jade flute to my younger brother, I was filled with incomprehension and anger."

I asked him why I, as the elder brother, could not receive the jade flute that symbolized the family's honor.

But my father's answer plunged me into an icy abyss—he said that if I obtained this flute, the world would surely descend into chaos.

At this point, Tao Akun's tone suddenly turned cold and heavy.

"At that moment, I understood my place in his heart."

From that day on, I vowed to prove to him that I was no less capable than anyone else!

Li Zhen chimed in from the side:

"Sir, you do indeed have exceptional abilities, but your father seems to be somewhat biased."

Tao Akun sighed:

"So, I secretly joined forces with the five major sects and other gangs, instigating them to deal with Tao Asheng, wanting to make him suffer a lot."

I thought Tao Ling'er had also perished in that catastrophe, but I never expected her to survive, and that she had changed her name to Qiu Ziyue and hidden away in the Valley of Passion.

Upon hearing these past events, Li Zhen couldn't help but gasp.

It turns out that everything stemmed from such a grudge and entanglement!

"Yes, I thought my brother Tao Asheng and his whole family were dead, so I joined the army and became your superior."

But later, I searched for the jade flute to no avail, and feeling disheartened, I retreated to these mountains to cultivate. In the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed.”

"You've suffered, sir," Li Zhen said.

"It's been over a decade since we last met. I never imagined you'd be a high-ranking official now."

Li Zhen respectfully said, "It is thanks to your teachings back then, sir."

Tao Akun smiled, then a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

"Now that things have come to this point, I can no longer stand idly by."

"I'm coming out of seclusion not only to reclaim what's rightfully mine, but also to completely resolve this conflict!"

With Tao Akun's shout, the entire Qinglong Mountain seemed to tremble.

The sound echoed through the valley, each reverberation foreshadowing a new storm about to sweep across the land...

Meanwhile, at the Prince of Jin's residence.

Qiu Ziyue was also troubled by the jade flute.

The Prince of Jin's spy, planted in the Bianliang palace, reported that Zhu Wen was looking for a man named Tao Akun.

Qiu Ziyue was searching for Tao Ling'er's memories from before her death, but he couldn't remember who Tao Akun was.

Finally, a spy relayed a message saying that he was Tao Asheng's biological brother.

Qiu Ziyue thought to herself, "This is bad."

If the jade flute falls into Tao Akun's hands, not only will she and Li Cunxu be in trouble, but the entire martial arts world will probably suffer.

Qiu Ziyue summoned Qiu Langyu, Leng Feng, Zhao Wanqing, and Su Er to discuss how to infiltrate Bianliang and seize the jade flute.

She analyzed the palace's defensive layout in detail and formulated a meticulous action plan.

"We must act under the cover of night,"

Qiu Ziyue said in a low voice, "Only by taking them by surprise can we successfully retrieve the jade flute."

Everyone agreed.

Just then, Qi Yuxuan walked in and asked to come along as well.

Qiu Ziyue hurriedly tried to dissuade him:

"Your injuries have not yet healed, and the journey to Bianliang is fraught with danger. It would be best for you to stay at home and recuperate."

Qi Yuxuan shook his head and looked at Qiu Ziyue with deep affection, saying:

"My wife, we swore an oath to share the same bed in life and the same grave in death. How can I stand idly by now?"

Hearing this, Qiu Ziyue was deeply moved and finally nodded in agreement to his request.

On the other hand, Li Cunxu was unable to travel with him due to his busy military duties.

He instructed Qiu Ziyue and others to be careful and promised to provide support at any time.

"You can set off without worry,"

Li Cunxu said in a deep voice, "The Prince of Jin's Mansion will always be your strongest support."

With everything prepared, Qiu Ziyue and her group quietly set off under the cover of night, embarking on their journey to Bianliang...

Danger lay ahead.

To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter!