Chapter 1828: Chapter 1766: Valley Massacre

The horses galloped swiftly, kicking up dust in their path, startling the small animals by the roadside, sending them scurrying into the forest and disappearing from sight.

Liang Bang hadn’t ridden at such a breakneck pace for so long that he almost felt like vomiting from the jostling, but he had to endure.

As he looked at the two people ahead, he couldn’t help but twitch a corner of his mouth. It was understandable for Ah Jiu, a man, to run so fast, but what about the Princess Consort?

They had been running for about two shichen now, yet she showed no sign of slowing down or calling a halt. This was like a forced march—was she still a woman, a woman at all?

And the people following behind them showed no hint of surprise, as if they were used to such a scene. Was it because he understood too little?

"My lord, the valley entrance is ten li ahead," Chi San reminded.

Ah Jiu slowed his horse, realizing that they were almost there, and it was inappropriate for so many people to gallop noisily, causing too much commotion.

"Are you alright?" he asked Wufu with concern, glancing at her.

Wufu shook her head with a smile, "I’m fine."

Previously, she had run for several days to deal with Li Xuanji, so she had some practice and wasn’t uncomfortable from not having ridden for long.

Seeing her relaxed expression, Ah Jiu felt reassured and continued to drive his horse forward.

As they reached the entrance of the valley, the sky had already darkened, transitioning from orange-red to violet-blue to deep blue.

Upon entering the valley, someone had already come forward to greet them, saluting Ah Jiu and reporting the current situation.

The valley had originally been guarded, but they had already replaced them with their own people, who now stood watch.

"This way, my lord."

Ah Jiu nodded. Among them, he held the highest rank, naturally the one to be protected, with subordinates leading the way to clear the path.

Wufu walked into the valley alongside Ah Jiu. They were surrounded at the center, and around Wufu, her own people were encircling her, including Xiao Qi, who stayed close by, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Bang!

A sudden loud noise occurred, shaking the entire valley, causing the birds that had started to roost to flutter and fly away in panic.

"What happened?" Liang Bang exclaimed in horror, "Was that the sound of artillery?"

"Why would they use artillery?"

"Oh no! Could it be that Marquis Xuanwu wants to blow up this place?" Wufu suddenly remarked.

Ah Jiu’s expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Since they’re using artillery, stop worrying about the commotion. Move forward quickly."

If Marquis Xuanwu destroyed this place, there would be no evidence left.

The group advanced rapidly. Artillery occasionally sounded, mixed with the screams of a few.

Upon reaching a vantage point from where the whole valley was visible, the scene was brightly illuminated, with torches lit everywhere, making the entire valley as bright as day.

At the valley, resembling a giant bowl, many structures made of wood had been erected, and some people dressed in military uniforms, holding long spears, were patrolling, setting up defenses.

Another loud noise erupted from the other side of the valley.

"Chi San, lead the team and eliminate those who are firing the artillery!" Ah Jiu immediately instructed.

"Yes."

"Ah Jiu, look over there," Wufu pointed downwards.

Some men, wearing only white vests—or some with bare torsos—were being pushed out, followed by several soldiers. They were likely the miners working here.

The miners looked bewildered until the situation changed. The soldiers raised their butcher’s knives and sliced at the nearest men.

Not only Ah Jiu and his group were shocked, even the miners were petrified, their survival instincts prompting them to flee in terror, and some even fought back.

However, they had no weapons at hand, nor were their knives quick. Life after life was slaughtered under the knife.

This was a massacre!

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