Xiao System: Diviner Yi Hua
Princess Li Wei 15: Strategies and Traps

Day has become night.

Li Wei could see the torch licking the air behind the gap of the tenuous walls of the house. Inside the room were only her as well as Wei Wuxie and Zhang Yuwen. While Ling Xiao had already taken Hua Yifeng to another place.

"Princess take a break. Sorry about this humble residence, Princess. This used to be a place where I used to train a lot when I was young," Ling Xiao said in a calm tone.

However, Li Wei kept wondering about Ling Xiao's age. The man said as he was young, but Ling Xiao looked the same age as Hua Yifeng. However, he still remembered that Hua Yifeng's age gap with Ling Xiao was quite far.

So, what age is this Ling Diviner at?

Li Wei obviously could not ask for the ageless manner that Ling Xiao had. Merely, Li Wei had heard that if one's cultivation increased and formed a golden core (qi), then that person did not age. It might even have reached a high level, that of immortality.

For that level, maybe in the Li Kingdom it is very difficult to find people who have reached these levels. Maybe people like them are just a handful of ordinary people who have not reached any level.

About Hua Yifeng ... Well, he's kind of special.

Speaking of Hua Yifeng, Li Wei was reminded with her blank red-eye gaze. It reminded Li Wei the first time she had Hua Yifeng talk. Li Wei ... Back then, Hua Yifeng had just fought with her brother Li Jun's men, so Hua Yifeng had a bruise on her face.

Then, Hua Yifeng almost hit her face ... As Li Wei remembered it was the beginning of his introduction to Hua Yifeng.

There really is no sweetness. I always fight with that guy.

"Daughter, what do you think?" asked Wei Wuxie who had not slept.

No matter how tired the man is, he will not sleep easily. Unlike Zhang Yuwen who was already languishing on the floor. The Zhang man comfortably fell asleep, and Li Wei was no wonder. Other than because Zhang Yuwen was adaptable, Zhang Yuwen had also taken a medicinal herb. Perhaps that was what made Zhang Yuwen fall asleep easily.

As Li Wei had heard from Zhang Yuwen's story earlier. With Zhang Yuwen's spirit told me. Even Li Wei thought of using the curtains to talk to Zhang Yuwen out of fear of being exposed to seasonal rain. Perhaps the thing that Zhang Yuwen experienced was quite long and winding.

It's just ... Li Wei knew about King Li's death. Zhang Yuwen was rescued by Wang Zeming, the Royal Advisor. After that, Wang Zeming ordered the troops to retreat to the City Center. And, meeting with Wei Wuxie who was late in providing troops assistance.

So did Li Jun who had come to the Border, but the war was over. So that when the City Center was low on its guard, the Xin Kingdom Army entered the Central City area. Something that Li Wei had already talked about with Li Jun. However, his older brother instead ordered Li Wei and Li Chen to leave.

Who could have guessed if Li Chen was a spy for Xin Kingdom.

Then, Wei Wuxie who was clearly a fugitive could not bring the injured Zhang Yuwen to the Palace. He was forced to take Zhang Yuwen into hiding in the forest, and met Ling Xiao. Apparently at that time Ling Xiao was ascetic to receive the divination of Gods within the forest. Although Ling Xiao said nothing about his prediction. Maybe because of this bad time.

So Ling Xiao was also not in the Li Kingdom palace.

It was painful news, because no one could be trusted to protect the City Center. This made the City Center easily captured by the Xin Kingdom.

Li Wei did not know how to respond to all of this.

"I'm going to the City Center tomorrow" Li Wei said quickly.

This made Wei Wuxie straighten her head. "Daughter, the situation in the City Center is very messy. Especially if the princess shows up. That's what they're expecting."

"But Empress Jiang is still in the palace, as is Prince Li Shen. How can I hide here, while they are still in the hands of the enemy?" li Wei asked Wei Wuxie.

Thas right.

"But we can't go there without any plan, Princess. Seizing the City Center back was not easy," Wei Wuxie responded to remind Li Wei.

And, that's also true.

With their numbers now it was clear that they could not attack the Xin forces that had already occupied the City Center. Li Wei should have thought of all this. However, there were too many things he was thinking about now.

Not even Li Wei could grieve for his fallen father, and also Li Chen, his brother.

In just a few days everything became a mess.

It was so bad that Li Wei could think of nothing. Perhaps the cow has eaten her brain, which mostly speaks of freedom rather than reality. That this world, if dreamt, would be more beautiful than lived.

Unfortunately, man lives to continue living his destiny.

"I will also return" said Zhang Yuwen, who was awake.

Li Wei turned his gaze to Zhang Yuwen. The man desperately tried to get up. With a huge wound on his chest, Zhang Yuwen was clearly unable to fight. It's just that he has to go back to the City Center.

"Bao Tian ... My son is still in the City Center" Zhang Yuwen said with a grin.

That son of the Bao Clan. Li Wei almost forgot about the existence of Bao Tian who also had a special blood like Hua Yifeng. As Ling Xiao explained, as Bao Tian grew up, then the Demon Tree would start to give him strength.

But with the rewards that are worth it, the age that tends to be short.

"Do you remember who his mother was?" wei Wuxie asked, who either intended to joke or not.

However, Zhang Yuwen laughed softly. "The fact that Bao Tian is my son is enough."

They're quiet again.

I don't know what they can talk about now. They can't joke like before. Not because they lost their sense of familiarity. But more than nothing funny they can say.

"Where have you been, Wei Wuxie?" li Wei asked at last.

As Li Wei recalled, before the disaster Wei Wuxie had already disappeared. So the search and the amount of rewards for Wei Wuxie's quest continued to rise, but Wei Wuxie was also invisible. However, during this riot, Wei Wuxie appeared to enter the army.

Wei Wuxie sighed. "I was locked up by my father in the Wei Family Tomb*."

^^^*Remember the one in the previous few chapters, which Yi Hua entered into the tomb of the Wei family. There was a tomb maker who said that the tomb had many traps so that the first son of the Wei family could not get out. Well ... That meant Wei Wuxie, his older brother General Wei Qionglin a lizard who was often gombalin Yi Hua. Mifas still remember 😂^^^

Zhang Yuwen chuckled softly, "The old man apparently dared to hide the fugitive."

"The old man you call my father, Yuwen. After all, the Wei family built a lot of traps inside the tomb just so I wouldn't get out. Then, only open the door if it sends me food and drinks," continued Wei Wuxie who apparently fled from the protection of her own family.

It might be safer if Wei Wuxie was inside the tomb. At least Wei Wuxie wouldn't be in this kind of weird situation. But if Wei Wuxie was inside the tomb, perhaps Zhang Yuwen wouldn't be here. Wei Wuxie was the one who picked up Zhang Yuwen when he was seriously injured earlier.

Consider it part of destiny.

"So, you came out specifically to save me?" zhang Yuwen asked in a nosy tone.

At a time like this Zhang Yuwen could still joke around.

"I'm just wondering why don't you be a rock? You were seriously injured and almost died" Li Wei said at last.

Are there any other exceptions? If indeed there may be other options to cure this stone disease. At least without having to sacrifice Hua Yifeng or Bao Tian, who might not have perfected the blood of his Demon Tree.

"The princess forgot if I ever told her about Bao Tian's blood healing wounds. The little girl used her blood to treat my wounds first" Zhang Yuwen said grievously.

If Zhang Yuwen knew every time Bao Tian used his blood, then Bao Tian's age was like being cut off, then Zhang Yuwen chose to heal naturally. Zhang Yuwen was the father of Bao Tian, obviously he did not want his little girl to be in pain.

"I will protect Bao Tian, despite having to do anything" Zhang Yuwen said.

Li Wei rubbed his bandaged arm. Miraculously deep enough wounds were gradually healed. So that what was left on his arm was only a thin scratch. Hua Yifeng's blood did heal his wounds faster than he healed naturally.

"Is there no way to check the state of the palace?" li Wei asked Wei Wuxie and Zhang Yuwen.

Wei Wuxie shook her head. "I left the City Center before the Xin Kingdom troops came. So I don't know how she is."

Li Wei had to think of a way to find out the whereabouts of Empress Jiang and her youngest sister, Prince Li Shen. Perhaps Li Wei should send a letter to the chicken or pigeon to Wang Zeming. That Master Li Wei might still survive in the City Center as a hostage.

What made Wang Zeming do nothing was probably because of Empress Jiang who was in the hands of the enemy. Also, remember about Prince Li Jun who is also still in the cruel torment of Xin Kingdom. Li Wei did not doubt Li Jun's loyalty, because despite wanting to ascend the throne Li Jun would not betray his own homeland.

Sometimes people who look rough and have a sharp mouth are not bad people. Sometimes you have to be wary of a chameleon who is good at following the circumstances around than a tiger who attacks if you want to attack. At least you won't be fooled about friends and foes.

"Advisor Wang Zeming was at the palace. As the troops pressed on, Councillor Wang was ordered to return to the City Center. I'm sure if we can infiltrate to get into the City Center, we can have a way to meet with Counselor Wang to arrange a plan" Zhang Yuwen explained.

Wei Wuxie nodded her head. "I also need to tell the Wei family. Who knows they're reliable."

The Wei family's reputation as a great producer of Generals may need to be tested now. Although Wei Wuxie did not like her own family. However, at times like this the Wei family might unite to liberate the City Center from the Xin Kingdom's colonies.

"I've met once with the Wei family's youngest brother. What is his name ... Wei Qionglin, your sister is very handsome, even though she is still handsome to me. Maybe in the future he can master beauty with his handsome face. Why don't you have a handsome face like Wei Qionglin*?" zhang Yuwen asked once again who was always nosy to Wei Wuxie.

^^^*Wei Qionglin was General Wei in his time Yi Hua. The one that often bothered Yi Hua, kept the one that brought Yi Hua into the Wei Family Tomb.^^^

"Is that important? Besides, in which way is your face handsome? Chicken ... I mean my late cock, Xue Fang, is more beautiful than you," Li Wei exasperatedly said.

Zhang Yuwen sighed. "The princess must have a grudge against me. Why never defend me?"

I don't know ... Actually, this discussion is not important. They just want to talk like before. In those days they still often played in Cloud Training.

Growing up does make others think about going back to childhood.

If it were to let the two people in front of him fight, perhaps this simple residence would fall apart. Not to mention Li Wei with her cow power in action. Wei Wuxie did not want Ling Xiao to lose this place of his eyes.

"You know the way out of here?" zhang Yuwen, who doesn't know the way, asked.

However, when he was brought here, he was unconscious. He doesn't know where they are now. Li Wei also did not know because their circumstances were the same.

Wei Wuxie nodded her head. "This place is rather close to the Stone Labyrinth. The Hunt Place the Night before."

It was quite far from the City Center.

If they use horses, then it can take quite a short time. If you walk, it may take half a day. At the moment they have nothing, and cannot rent a train because of their identity.

So inevitably they have to disguise themselves, and find a ride to come to the palace.

"Then, what about Mr Hua?" li Wei asked slowly. There was guilt in his voice.

Especially when he realized that Hua Yifeng was someone who always helped him. When Li Wei was in danger, Hua Yifeng always came to her aid. How could he be so selfless now.

"Vigilant Ling Xiao was still trying to ease the rampage of the Demon Tree on Hua Yifeng's body. Our presence here will help nothing. We better do what we can do," Wei Wuxie broke up trying to calm Li Wei down.

Only a fool would not know the feelings between Hua Yifeng and Li Wei. Unfortunately, the two people involved were even slower to understand each other's feelings. Wei Wuxie could only cover up her own feelings.

Sure oes.

"Sleep, Princess. We will be standing guard here" Wei Wuxie said.

Li Wei simply nodded his head. His gaze led to Hua Yifeng's sword leaning against the wall. If Hua Yifeng was aware, the man would not leave the sword.

It might be okay to borrow it.

***

The next morning the three of them left Ling Xiao's humble residence. The astrologer also did not present himself that day. Perhaps the man was busier than Li Wei realized. Especially when Ling Xiao was treating Hua Yifeng.

So they decided to leave without saying goodbye.

However, when they had just walked about a hundred feet away from the residence, Wei Wuxie heard the sound of the clattering of horse legs. Li Wei encouraged Zhang Yuwen to hide behind the bushes. Despite the protests, but Zhang Yuwen remained crouching behind the bushes.

Li Wei was also hiding behind a tree. In his hand was a rather large piece of leaf twigs along with its leaves. With that, Li Wei hoped that no one would see her face if she disguised herself as foliage. Perhaps only Wei Wuxie was quite normal in hiding.

But more important is who comes.

Li Wei peeked a little and he saw someone with a slightly different style of clothing to them. Of course with different royal insignia and people Li Wei was not familiar with. When he looked at Wei Wuxie, and the man nodded.

It was the Xin Kingdom's army.

The army seemed to not hesitate anymore to explore the Li Kingdom with a good head. Plus, their presence here is not just for a walk. More than anything, what if they found Ling Xiao's residence.

There was Hua Yifeng who was still unconscious.

SRETT!

Li Wei saw Zhang Yuwen gesturing with his fingers. Usually this signal they use when hunting first. If they hunt, they can't talk to each other. And, Li Wei clearly still remembered him.

It's just ... This gesture was a bit strange because what Zhang Yuwen said was that they had to go back out and escape. With notes right now.

But clearly in front of them was the Xin Kingdom army. Was Zhang Yuwen just looking to die?

SRETT!

Li Wei lowered his head as an arrow flashed above his head.

"Daughter." Wei Wuxie who realized their hiding had been known immediately headed towards Li Wei.

However, Li Wei gestured for Wei Wuxie to remain still on the spot. The girl immediately rolled over to hide on one of the rather high mountains of land. The arrows pointed quite a lot at Li Wei.

That meant that only Li Wei's position was known.

"Mr Princess Li Wei, nice to meet you," said someone who only Li Wei heard her voice.

It made Li Wei glance over just to see who was speaking. His eyes were on a man who was still on his horse. The man's gaze was very arrogant and annoying. His face is like the incarnation of a lizard that left his lover when still affectionate.

I don't know that's all Li Wei could think of.

"Take my respect. Welfare accompanied Princess Li Wei who had a rose-like beauty. I'm King Xin, Xin Wantang picked you up," the man said kindly.

Pick up said?

Li Wei was no longer sure about the word fetch it was because he was sure of Xin ... Whose name this would surely drag him back to the Li Kingdom palace. More than anything, of all the possibilities why these people came to coincide with their plans.

The gods will no longer be on their side.

Wei Wuxie intended to run to distract, so that Li Wei could escape. However, Zhang Yuwen curiously pressured Wei Wuxie to remain seated. Zhang Yuwen's gaze also looked different, like there was a sense of misbehavior on his face.

It was just that Wei Wuxie had been friends with Zhang Yuwen for over ten years. He believed in Zhang Yuwen so much that he never doubted him.

BAKH!

Li Wei stared in disbelief at Zhang Yuwen. How could he throw a stone in such a childish way?

It was clearly dismantling their hideout.

However, when Zhang Yuwen threw the stone towards the trees, Wei Wuxie realized something. Zhang Yuwen had not signaled to Wei Wuxie and Li Wei. The ones given the cue were the people of Xin Kingdom.

Wei Wuxie clutched Zhang Yuwen's clothes. "What are you doing?"

However, Zhang Yuwen instead aimed his punch at Wei Wuxie, even though his friend was able to catch him back. Li Wei could only see it from his hiding. Because he couldn't break up his two friends while they were still being stalked by the Xin Kingdom's archers.

"Can we talk to each other now?" asked King Xin Wantang again.

Wei Wuxie pressed towards Zhang Yuwen's wound to stop Zhang Yuwen's assault. And it worked, the man stopped attacking him. Zhang Yuwen looked down as he did not want to look at Wei Wuxie's face.

SHOUTED

However, the man suddenly whistled with a strange tone. And, because of that voice, Wei Wuxie suddenly became weak in body. Since when could Zhang Yuwen use music to weaken others?

Then, Zhang Yuwen pointed his knife at Wei Wuxie's neck, "We just need to head to the City Center with their help. Think of it as a ride."

Obviously it's different!

"I've said before that I would do anything to save Bao Tian" Zhang Yuwen said with a faint forced smile.

Perhaps from the very beginning Zhang Yuwen had already arranged for them to come out when the Xin Empire Army was ready to capture them. It's not because of the gods who don't give them luck. However, it was Zhang Yuwen who deliberately got them caught.

Perhaps Zhang Yuwen was unintentionally betrayed. It was just that it seemed like Bao Tian was in the hands of the people of Xin Kingdom. That was what Wei Wuxie could deduce now.

As Li Wei realized that, he saw some people walking towards Wei Wuxie and Zhang Yuwen. From the very beginning they hid in the place already determined by Zhang Yuwen. They're trapped now.

So Li Wei could only raise his hand when a sword pointed down his throat.

"I really don't want to hurt Princess Li Wei's jade skin. However, you are a dangerous beauty," said Xin Wantang who smiled sweetly at Li Wei.

"I'm sorry, Princess," said Zhang Yuwen, who was also on the other side.

How many people had betrayed Li Wei at this time?

I don't know. Li Wei was afraid to believe again.

***

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