At that point, it wouldn't matter if he recovered or actually died.
When Celestial King Chen became enraged, they would likely become collateral damage.
It would be better to just burn the goods, destroy all traces, and flee for their lives.
Soon, the caravan's cargo was burned to ashes by the men.
"Quick, let's go!"
Seeing that the surroundings had fallen quiet, Zhou Zhengyang immediately led his guards away in a hurry.
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Meanwhile, Fang Yue rode at top speed.
He arrived at Xiahe County Town before dawn.
Years had passed. He was returning to a place he once knew, a place that had since been ravaged by war. The entire Shanyang Prefecture was now occupied by the Rebel Army. For a moment, Fang Yue was filled with a complex mix of emotions.
"So, I'm back in Xiahe County. I didn't expect it to still be so prosperous," Fang Yue murmured, then turned toward a tavern, planning to find lodging there.
"Hm?"
