Chapter 203 The End of a Hero
Chapter 203 The End of a Hero
Qiu Ziyue closed her eyes, concentrated, and the light on the jade flute grew stronger and stronger.
Ultimately, it transformed into a dazzling curtain of light, protecting her and her family.
Upon seeing this, a hint of apprehension flashed in Zhu Wen's eyes, but he immediately let out a cold laugh:
"You think you can defeat me like this? Don't forget your child is still in my hands?"
Zhu Wen sneered and gave Xue Ying a wink.
Xueying held the child in one arm and reached out with the other to hold Jingyun's neck.
Be prepared to snap Jingyun's neck at any moment.
Jingyun was frightened and burst into tears.
"Don't hurt my son."
Qi Yuxuan roared, holding Minglan in one arm and drawing his longsword in the other, assuming a defensive stance.
"You should just give up."
Zhu Wen spoke again, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"Actually, the treasure is nothing to you, but I can use it to upgrade my equipment."
"Give me the Tao family jade tablet, tell me the location of the treasure, and I'll give you your children and Huang Chao."
Qiu Ziyue slowly took out the Tao family jade token from her bosom and held it high, saying:
"The Tao family jade tablet is right here. Unless you release my child first, don't even think about getting the Tao family jade tablet."
Zhu Wen said:
"Qiu girl is so clever. How about this, I'll give you the child first, you give me the jade pendant, and then I'll give you Huang Chao. You tell me where the treasure is, okay?"
"Okay," Qiu Ziyue readily agreed.
"Qiu girl, you can't agree to this. If the treasure falls into Zhu Laosan's hands, the world will be in chaos."
After saying this, Huang Chao used his last bit of strength to break free from the restraints of the two men in black on either side.
"click"
With his anklets and bracelets broken, Huang Chao charged toward Zhu Wen with lightning speed.
The sudden turn of events startled Qiu Ziyue, and in the chaos, she quickly rushed to Xueying's side.
In the blink of an eye, he swiftly thrust a silver needle into the back of Blood Shadow's hand.
Blood Shadow felt a sharp pain in the back of his hand, which went numb. In the instant he flung his hand away, Qiu Ziyue snatched Jing Yun away.
Qiu Ziyue flew to Qi Yuxuan's side, holding Jingyun in one arm and Tao Family Jade Token in the other.
Jingyun was so frightened that she burst into tears.
To appease Jingyun, Qiu Ziyue hurriedly handed the jade pendant to Qi Yuxuan.
She gently patted Jingyun:
"Baby, don't cry, don't cry. It's all my fault for scaring you. It's okay, fighting is nothing for me. Don't be afraid."
In the center of the courtyard, Huang Chao and Zhu Wen were engaged in a fierce battle.
Huang Chao was, after all, a mighty general who commanded thousands of troops. Although he was seriously injured, he was still able to calmly deal with Zhu Wen's offensive.
The onlookers were unsure who to help.
Seeing that he was gradually losing ground, Zhu Wen hurriedly exclaimed in alarm:
"Arrow Rain Army, if you don't make your move now, when will you?"
Upon hearing the shout, the archers hidden on the rooftops of the Qi family mansion immediately sprang into action.
In an instant, countless dark figures emerged from all corners, and a dense swarm of archers quickly occupied advantageous positions.
They formed a circle, casting a shadow over the entire courtyard.
With a command given, a volley of arrows was unleashed, sweeping in like a black storm.
The sharp, piercing sound of arrows piercing the air instantly filled the entire courtyard.
A dense rain of arrows poured down like a storm, aimed directly at Huang Chao.
Upon seeing this, Huang Chao's expression changed drastically, but it was too late.
He tried to dodge, but the rain of arrows was too dense, and there was nowhere to hide.
In the blink of an eye, his body was pierced by countless arrows, and he looked like a giant hedgehog.
Huang Chao fell to the ground, his blood staining the surrounding land red.
He struggled to lift his head, his eyes filled with resentment and anger, and with his last ounce of strength, he uttered his final words:
"Zhu Laosan, I never thought I'd die at your hands..."
Huang Chao lay in a pool of blood, his life slowly fading away.
His eyes were filled with pain and regret, as if he still had unspoken words to express.
"Nephew Yuxuan..."
Huang Chao's faint voice echoed in the silent courtyard.
Qi Yuxuan was taken aback when he heard the call.
Although Huang Chao was an enemy, he felt a strange sense of desolation at this moment.
He slowly walked forward, squatted down, and looked at Huang Chao with a complicated expression.
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
Qi Yuxuan's voice was calm and deep.
Huang Chao raised his head with difficulty, his eyes filled with a hint of apology and guilt:
"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have treated your whole family like that... I hope you can forgive me."
After saying this, Huang Chao took out a luminous pearl from his bosom and handed it to Qi Yuxuan.
The luminous pearl emitted a soft glow, appearing exceptionally dazzling in the dim light.
"This luminous pearl is a treasure I acquired, and I hope to keep it safe."
Huang Chao's voice grew weaker and weaker.
"Consider this my 100-day gift to your child..."
Qi Yuxuan took the luminous pearl and felt its warm touch, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He never imagined that his enemy would apologize so sincerely on his deathbed and leave behind such a precious gift.
"Thank you……"
Qi Yuxuan said softly, his voice tinged with a mixture of emotion and helplessness.
Huang Chao nodded slightly, as if he had put down a heavy burden.
"I'm sorry, my dear nephew Yuxuan, can you forgive me?"
Huang Chao sincerely apologized.
"I can forgive you, but whether my father and family can forgive you is something you'll have to ask them."
Qi Yuxuan whispered.
A slight smile appeared on Huang Chao's lips as he said:
"Alright, I'll go to the underworld to apologize to your father."
Huang Chao's eyes gradually lost their light, and he finally closed them, his breath ceasing as well.
"Uncle Huang..."
Qi Yuxuan called out softly, but only endless silence answered him.
Huang Chao, who once held sway over a region, finally came to the end of his turbulent and controversial life.
Qi Yuxuan stood up, gazing at the luminous pearl in his hand, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
Although the battle was over, he knew that true peace would require more time and effort to maintain.
Qiu Ziyue and her family members also gathered around. Seeing this scene, they felt both heavy-hearted and emotional.
Huang Chao's death brought temporary peace.
But it also made them realize that hatred and misunderstanding between people often bring endless pain.
When will the strife in the martial world end?
Qi Yuxuan gripped the luminous pearl in his hand and sighed.
"Hahaha, second brother, you finally went before me. That's good, you won't have to suffer so much anymore."
Zhu Wen smiled and gently closed Huang Chao's eyes with his hand.
"When will the strife in the martial world end? Hmph, wherever there are people, there is a martial world. You are too naive. If you don't hand over the Tao family jade token and tell us where the treasure is, you won't have any peace."
Zhu Wen continued.
At this moment, the midday sun is shining brightly, and the sunlight reflects off the white snow on the ground, making the surrounding light even brighter.
Qi Yuxuan's longsword was dazzling in the sunlight.
Qiu Ziyue felt very tired; she was exhausted and weary.
She suddenly longed to return to her own country, far away from all the hustle and bustle here.
So she held Jingyun in one arm and the jade flute in the other.
She called out to Qi Yuxuan:
"Yu Xuan, quickly take out the jade token, let's return to my country together."
To be continued in the next chapter!
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