Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 213 The Night of Decisive Battle

After leaving the mysterious organization's camp, Wu Tao and his group rushed to the nearest town without stopping. However, what they didn't know was that the real danger had just begun.

As night fell, the stars twinkled, and the cold moonlight sprinkled on the forest path, stretching the figures of the group of people particularly long. Wu Tao looked back at the deep and dense forest behind him, and there was always a lingering uneasiness in his heart.

"Taotao, what's wrong?" Hu Bugui noticed that Wu Tao was acting strangely and asked softly.

"I always feel like something is wrong." Wu Tao frowned slightly, "Our journey has been so smooth, it's like..."

"It's like someone let us go on purpose?" Hu Bugui took over Wu Tao's words with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

As soon as the voice fell, murderous aura suddenly rose up all around, and countless men in black emerged from the dense forest and surrounded them. The leader was dressed in black, his face hidden under the cloak, exuding a chilling and eerie aura.

"You guys are here after all!" Wu Tao said coldly. She had long expected that the mysterious organization would not give up.

"Wu Tao, you've ruined our plan. Today is the day you die!" The black-clad leader's tone was cold and full of murderous intent.

After saying that, he flashed and attacked Wu Tao like a ghost. Wu Tao was prepared and dodged the attack by moving sideways. At the same time, the silver needle in his hand flew out and hit the black-clothed leader's vital point.

The black-clad leader obviously underestimated Wu Tao's strength. He was caught off guard and was forced to retreat several steps. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he sneered: "It seems that I underestimated you, but do you think you can defeat me like this?"

"We'll know whether I can defeat you or not after trying!" Wu Tao was not afraid at all. She knew very well that today's battle was a matter of life and death. Only by trying her best could she have a chance of survival.

The battle was about to start, and Wu Tao, relying on her newly learned martial arts and the antidote developed by the genius doctor, launched a fierce duel with the black-clad leader. Her moves were flexible and varied, and she was both offensive and defensive, and she gradually gained the upper hand.

On the other side, with the help of Wu Tao, Hu Bugui successfully broke free and joined the battle. He fought side by side with Wu Tao, and the two cooperated well with each other, and their moves were seamlessly connected. The black-clothed leader gradually lost the upper hand, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead.

"Damn it!" The black-clad leader cursed inwardly. He realized that he had underestimated the strength of the two young men and it would be difficult for him to win today.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he was about to fight to the death, when suddenly, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded in the distance...

The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, breaking the silence of the dense forest. The black-clothed leader's face changed, and he secretly thought that something was wrong. He saw flames rising into the sky, and a group of people and horses broke through the night like an arrow from a bow, heading straight for the center of the battle.

The leader was dressed in a tight suit, with a long sword on his waist, and looked heroic. He was the chivalrous hero Liu Yunfei. He dismounted, glanced at the chaotic scene in front of him, and said loudly: "Miss Wu, Your Majesty, we are late!"

It turned out that after receiving Wu Tao's letter for help, Liu Yunfei immediately summoned heroes from the martial arts world and joined forces with nearby garrisons to rush to support day and night.

"Master Liu, you've come at the right time!" Hu Bugui felt relieved when he saw the reinforcements arriving.

The black-clad men saw that the situation was hopeless, their morale was low, and they retreated one after another. The black-clad leader saw this, knowing that today's battle would not end peacefully, so he made a feint and turned around to escape.

"Want to run?" Wu Tao was quick-witted and threw out a silver needle, which went straight to the back of the black-clothed leader. The black-clothed leader groaned and staggered, but did not fall down, just a little slower.

Hu Bugui took the opportunity to catch up and hit the black-clothed leader on the back, knocking him to the ground. The black-clothed leader struggled to get up, but Hu Bugui stepped on his chest and he could not move.

"Tell me, who are you? Why do you want to be our enemy?" Wu Tao asked, his eyes sharp.

The black-clad leader just sneered and didn't answer. He looked up at the bright moon in the sky, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and he murmured: "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. You can kill me or chop me up. It's all up to you."

"Do you think we can't find out if you don't tell us?" Hu Bugui snorted coldly, "You will pay the price for everything you have done!"

The black-clothed leader heard this, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, but he still did not speak. He seemed to be waiting for something, and seemed to have anticipated his own end...

 The Night of the Final Battle

The mockery in the black-clad leader's eyes did not last long, and was replaced by deep despair. He watched helplessly as his men were subdued one by one like fallen leaves swept by the autumn wind. They had once been the ones that frightened so many people, but now, they were like a group of lambs to be slaughtered.

"It's over." Hu Bugui drew out his sword and pointed the tip of the sword at the throat of the black-clad leader.

The black-clad leader closed his eyes, waiting for death to come. However, the expected pain did not come. He opened his eyes in confusion and saw Wu Tao standing beside Hu Bugui, gently shaking his head.

"Don't kill him?" Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao in confusion.

"There may be a bigger secret behind him. Only by keeping him around can we dig out more of the truth." Wu Tao's voice was calm and firm. "Besides, killing is not the only way to solve the problem."

Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao's determined eyes, finally nodded, and put the sword back into the scabbard.

The black-clad leader was escorted away, and the battle finally came to an end. In Chang'an, the streets that were originally shrouded in darkness were now illuminated by blazing torches. People walked out of their homes, looking at the mess on the ground, but their faces were filled with joy of surviving the disaster.

"We won!" Someone shouted, and thunderous cheers broke out from the crowd.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side, looking at the celebrating crowd in front of them, their hearts filled with emotion. They had fought side by side and had also been suspicious of each other, but in the end, they still worked together to overcome all the difficulties.

"Thank you, Taotao." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand and looked at her affectionately, "If it weren't for you, I..."

"Silly boy, why are you saying these things?" Wu Tao interrupted Hu Bugui and gently leaned her head on his shoulder. "Didn't we agree to protect this city together and the people we love?"

The moonlight poured down, stretching the figures of the two people to be particularly slender. At this moment, their hearts were tightly attached to each other, and nothing could separate them anymore.

However, in this warm atmosphere, Liu Yunfei suddenly walked up to the two of them and said solemnly: "My Lord, Miss Wu, although the crisis has been resolved, there are still some things I must tell you..."

His gaze fell on the distance, where the miracle doctor was watching all this quietly with a meaningful smile on his face.

Liu Yunfei's words made Wu Tao and Hu Bugui feel a chill in their hearts. They looked at the miracle doctor in the distance, feeling a little uneasy. The miracle doctor had always been one of the people they trusted the most, so why did Liu Yunfei show such a solemn expression?

"What happened to the miracle doctor?" Hu Bugui asked, with a barely perceptible hint of vigilance in his tone.

Liu Yunfei sighed and said slowly: "My Lord, Miss Wu, do you still remember where the miracle doctor came from?"

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were both stunned. Yes, they only knew that the miracle doctor was skilled in medicine, but they never asked about his origins. Now that they thought about it, the miracle doctor seemed to have never revealed a single word about his life experience.

"The miracle doctor... is not an ordinary person." Liu Yunfei lowered his voice, with a hint of awe in his tone, "He is the famous 'Ghost Valley Medical Immortal' in the martial arts world. It is said that he has the ability to bring the dead back to life. Even the current emperor has sent people to look for his whereabouts."

"Guigu Medical Immortal?" Wu Tao murmured to herself. She seemed to have heard this name somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.

"The Medical Immortal Guiguzi has always been a loner, and his whereabouts are erratic. Why would he appear in Chang'an City, and why would he help us?" Hu Bugui frowned, and his doubts grew even more.

"Perhaps only the miracle doctor himself can answer these questions." Liu Yunfei looked at the miracle doctor with a complicated look in his eyes, "But one thing is certain, he must have his reasons for choosing to help us."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui remained silent. They knew that the miracle doctor was hiding many secrets, and these secrets might be closely related to their future destiny.

At this moment, cheers brought their thoughts back to reality. Looking around, the people of Chang'an were singing and dancing, celebrating this hard-won victory.

The miraculous doctor and those chivalrous men who once hid their identities also became heroes of Chang'an City, and their names were passed down by people. The people were grateful for their contributions to protecting Chang'an City and admired their noble character of not seeking fame and fortune.

"Taotao, let's stay in Chang'an from now on." Hu Bugui suddenly said, his eyes firm and gentle, "We are needed here, and I also want to work with you to protect this land and the people we love."

Wu Tao looked at Hu Bugui with love in her eyes. She nodded gently and said softly, "Okay, let's protect Chang'an together and never separate."

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow falls on Chang'an, adding a touch of warmth to this ancient city. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stand side by side on the city wall, overlooking the prosperous scene before them, their hearts filled with hope and longing.

Their story has become the most beautiful legend in Chang'an City, passed down from generation to generation...

"Your Highness, the auspicious time has arrived. We can prepare for the wedding!" A guard quickly walked up to the city wall and reported respectfully.

Hu Bugui turned to look at Wu Tao, his eyes full of tenderness. He gently took her hand and whispered, "Taotao, let's go."