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Chapter 259 - 238: Assassination · Oct 17, 2026

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251 Chapter 251 234: Trouble 2026-10-17
252 Chapter 252 234: Trouble 2 2026-10-17
253 Chapter 253 235: Investigation 2026-10-17
254 Chapter 254 235: Investigation 2 2026-10-17
255 Chapter 255 236: Encounter 2026-10-17
256 Chapter 256 236: Encounter (2) 2026-10-17
257 Chapter 257 237: News 2026-10-17
258 Chapter 258 - 237: News (2) 2026-10-17
259 Chapter 259 - 238: Assassination 2026-10-17
260 Chapter 260 - 238: Assassination (2) 2026-10-17
261 Chapter 261 - 239: Change 2026-10-17
262 Chapter 262 - 239: Changes (2) 2026-10-17
263 Chapter 263 240: Paying a Visit 2026-10-17
264 Chapter 264 - 240: Coming to the Door (Part 2) 2026-10-17
265 Chapter 265 - 241: Two Days 2026-10-17
266 Chapter 266 - 241: Two Days (2) 2026-10-17
267 Chapter 267 - 242: Clash 2026-10-17
268 Chapter 268 - 242: Clash 2 2026-10-17
269 Chapter 269 - 243: News 2026-10-17
270 Chapter 270 - 243: News (2) 2026-10-17
271 Chapter 271 - 244: Preparation 2026-10-17
272 Chapter 272 244: Preparations 2 2026-10-17
273 Chapter 273 245: Emergence 2026-10-17
274 Chapter 274 245: Emergence 2026-10-17
275 Chapter 275 246: Descending the Mountain 2026-10-17
276 Chapter 276 246: Descending the Mountain 2026-10-17
277 Chapter 277 247: The Treacherous Martial World 2026-10-17
278 Chapter 278 247: Treacherous Martial World 2026-10-17
279 Chapter 279 248: Arrangements 2026-10-17
280 Chapter 280 248: Arrangements (Part 2) 2026-10-17
281 Chapter 281 249: Birthday Banquet 2026-10-17
282 Chapter 282 249: Birthday Banquet (2) 2026-10-17
283 Chapter 283 250: Coincidence 2026-10-17
284 Chapter 284 250: Coincidence 2 2026-10-17
285 Chapter 285 251: Fate 2026-10-17
286 Chapter 286 251: Fate (2) 2026-10-17
287 Chapter 287 252: Black Fire 2026-10-17
288 Chapter 288 - 252: Wu Huo (Part 2) 2026-10-17
289 Chapter 289 - 253: Disappearance 2026-10-17
290 Chapter 290 - 253: Disappeared (2) 2026-10-17
291 Chapter 291 - 254: Orange Cat 2026-10-17
292 Chapter 292 - 254: Orange Cat (2) 2026-10-17
293 Chapter 293 - 255: Peculiar 2026-10-17
294 Chapter 294 - 255: Peculiar (Part 2) 2026-10-17
295 Chapter 295 - 256: Investigation 2026-10-17
296 Chapter 296 - 256: Investigation 2 2026-10-17
297 Chapter 297 - 257: Searching 2026-10-17
298 Chapter 298 - 257: Searching 2 2026-10-17
299 Chapter 299 - 258: Entering the Mountain 2026-10-17
300 Chapter 300 - 258: Entering the Mountain (2) 2026-10-17

PITTER-PATTER...

An autumn rain began to fall, soft and silent.

But for the Nanyuan Wind and Thunder Army, this autumn rain only made their hearts grow colder.

Because Zhang Cang had collapsed.

The Nanyuan Wind and Thunder Army owed its current power and prestige entirely to one man: Zhang Cang.

His collapse immediately brought all sorts of terrible scenarios to mind, plunging everyone into a state of panic.

All the commanders and generals of the Wind and Thunder Army gathered outside Zhang Cang’s room, waiting.

”I hope Daoist Zhang is just overworked...”

”If the Daoist falls, who can possibly stop Cui Mingsha...”

”Don’t say such pessimistic things. The Daoist is blessed by the heavens; he’ll be fine.”

The men murmured amongst themselves outside the room, each lost in their own thoughts.

It was clear, however, that most of them were deeply concerned for Zhang Cang’s health.

Just then, Huang Xian’Er pushed open the door and stepped out of the room.

”Miss Huang... is Daoist Zhang all right?”

A wiry man stepped forward to ask.

”He’s fine. Just exhausted. He needs to rest.”

”Don’t disturb him for the time being.”

Huang Xian’Er said calmly.

Hearing her words, the crowd finally breathed a collective sigh of relief.

”You heard Miss Huang. Disperse for now.”

”We’ll deal with everything else once Daoist Zhang has recovered.”

The wiry man began to disperse the crowd.

His name was Yang Cangshan. With a personality that despised evil, he had ended up on the local Black List for killing a County Magistrate.

After Zhang Cang started his rebellion, Yang Cangshan had immediately pledged his loyalty and had served him ever since.

Within the Wind and Thunder Army, he was arguably the most respected man after Zhang Cang himself.

Hearing Yang Cangshan’s orders, the men had no choice but to leave, though they were still worried about Zhang Cang’s condition.

After the crowd had dispersed, Yang Cangshan’s expression grew grim.

He looked at Huang Xian’Er and asked earnestly, ”Miss Huang... Daoist Zhang’s condition... it’s not that simple, is it?”

Huang Xian’Er had no intention of hiding the truth from Yang Cangshan. She said in a low voice, ”His vital essence is completely spent. It’s uncertain if he’ll even survive.”

”Commander Yang, you should start preparing for a retreat.”

The color drained from Yang Cangshan’s face. He never imagined Zhang Cang’s condition was so dire.

But when he remembered how Zhang Cang had to activate the Grand Array every day to hold off Cui Mingsha, he let out a deep sigh.

He nodded. ”I understand...”

”In fact, I’ve already been making arrangements for our withdrawal these past few days.”

”Tonight, we’ll break into dozens of units and retreat... I’ll lead a group of our brothers to cover the rear.”

”Miss Huang, you must get Daoist Zhang away from here!”

Yang Cangshan said, cupping his fists.

”Don’t worry.”

Huang Xian’Er nodded.

”Then I’m counting on you.”

”I’m going to arrange the retreat right now!”

Yang Cangshan cupped his fists and departed.

SPLASH...

The gentle autumn drizzle suddenly became a downpour, striking Huang Xian’Er’s face with an icy chill.

She looked up at the dark, gloomy sky, feeling suffocated.

’I wonder if we’ll make it through this time...’

...

SPLASH...

As night fell, the sky opened up in a torrential downpour.

It was already autumn, and with the great difference in temperature between day and night, the air grew cold fast.

The Province Soldiers’ camp was shrouded in darkness.

The Province Soldiers had been besieging Nanyuan County Town for some time now.

Throughout the siege, Nanyuan County Town had been like a turtle in its shell, allowing itself to be surrounded without so much as a single counterattack.

Of course, this was only to be expected.

After all, with Cui Mingsha on their side, the Wind and Thunder Army wouldn’t dare attempt a sneak attack.

And so, over time, the defenses at the Province Soldiers’ camp grew increasingly lax.

Tonight, with the rain, there were only a few patrols making their rounds in the camp.

The rest of the squads were all holed up in their tents, shirking their duties.

They all believed there was no chance of a midnight raid on their camp.

Even the State Military Commanders turned a blind eye, pretending not to notice.

But tonight was different.

A figure wearing a Conical Hat and a strange, smiling mask braved the autumn rain, their steps light as they silently approached the Province Soldiers’ camp.

’Glad I made it in time... That kid Zhang Cang is tougher than I thought.’

’He really held on until I got here.’

The newcomer was, of course, Han Yuan, who had rushed all the way from Cangshui County.

After making some inquiries in a nearby village, he had a rough grasp of the current situation in Nanyuan County Town.

Since Nanyuan County Town hadn’t fallen, there was still hope.

Gazing at the pitch-dark camp ahead, Han Yuan executed the Seven Stars Step and slipped inside unnoticed.

He’d been in camps like this before.

Generally speaking, the higher a person’s status, the larger their tent.

Naturally, it would also be located deeper inside, in the most heavily fortified area.

’Strange...’

’The defenses of these Yuan Province Soldiers are far too lax...’

’It feels like I’m taking a stroll through a marketplace.’

As Han Yuan moved stealthily through the camp, he grew increasingly puzzled.

He’d been inside for so long without encountering a single patrol.

But, as if on cue...

Han Yuan’s ears twitched. He heard the sound of dense footsteps approaching.

His expression flickered as he ducked into a shadowy corner.

Before long, a five-man squad approached.

”This damn weather... why did it have to start raining...”

”Tell me about it... I feel like I’m frozen solid.”

”Chief, I saw Old Wang and his guys hiding out. Maybe we should...”

The soldiers muttered under their breath.

The squad leader at their head said softly, ”Just a little longer. We’ll head back to the tents after we finish this lap.”

Clearly, he had no intention of patrolling any further.

His decision, naturally, met with the unanimous approval of his men.

Not long after they had passed, Han Yuan’s figure re-emerged from the shadows.

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