A Thousand Miles, Ten Thousand Miles-We Still Have to Go!

"And I believe that as long as someone stands up..."

"As long as someone speaks out, the darkness will eventually be illuminated. I may be insignificant, but I also want to do something for this world, even if it's just to light a tiny lamp."

The girl was silent for a moment, then slowly removed her mask, revealing a pretty face. "Okay, I'll help you!"

"You're the blacksmith's daughter from the north of the city!" A Ming recognized the girl and exclaimed, "How do you have such good skills?"

"I have my secrets, which I won't tell you. The most important thing now is how to expose those corrupt officials." The girl did not answer the question.

"Okay, to be honest, I'm actually a little unsure what to do right now." A Ming scratched his head.

The entire county is full of corrupt officials' people, including even their superiors.

He didn't know who to turn to to expose him.

"Since going to the next level won't work, let's go directly to Capital, shall we? Since Ye Jing created the Detoxification Pill and stipulated that everyone should have one, he certainly won't stand idly by in the face of this situation."

The girl said directly.

A Ming was taken aback. Capital was thousands of miles away, and it would be extremely difficult for the two of them to travel on foot!

A flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a resolute light. He gazed into the distance, towards Capital, a distant and unknown place, yet also a place of hope. "Capital... indeed, it's the only place that can truly reveal the truth." He clenched his fist, as if he held the key to destiny.

Seeing this, the girl's lips curled into a faint smile, a smile that acknowledged A Ming's courage and held a hint of anticipation for the future. "In that case, let's go together!"

"Okay!" A Ming nodded.

"However, we need to find a way to escape the city first. That corrupt official must have sent people to guard the city gates now," the girl thought.

"Simple, come with me!" A Ming turned around confidently; he hadn't been a beggar for so many years for nothing.

The girl was puzzled, but she followed anyway.

A while later.

"Dog hole?"

The girl looked at the hole in front of her, and her lips twitched.

"Haha, don't underestimate this dog hole, it's our secret passage to freedom!" A Ming laughed a little embarrassedly, "When I was a kid, I often sneaked out to play through here, and no one ever found out. It's just that you've been put in a bad position."

Seeing A Ming's serious expression, the girl couldn't help but chuckle, and her nervousness dissipated considerably. "It's nothing, no big deal," she joked, then bent down, preparing to crawl through the seemingly inconspicuous hole.

"Wait, let me scout ahead first," A Ming said, nimbly slipping inside. A moment later, his low but excited voice came from inside, "It's safe, come on in!"

Upon hearing this, the girl carefully crawled through the dog hole. Although her movements were a little clumsy, she eventually succeeded in passing through this "special" city gate.

The two exchanged a smile, as if they had accomplished a remarkable feat.

"Next, we need to figure out how to raise travel expenses. We can't just beg all the way to Capital." A Ming put away his smile and began to make serious plans.

"Give this to me. I know some medicine, and I can exchange herbs for some silver along the way," the girl said confidently. Suddenly remembering something, she took out a delicate jade pendant from her bosom. "This was left to me by my mother. It should be worth a lot of money. Let's use it for now."

A Ming looked at the jade pendant and quickly declined. "This... is too valuable, I can't exchange it."

"It's okay, my mother saw it, and she'd definitely want me to do it this way too."

Looking into the girl's determined eyes, A Ming finally nodded.

I secretly resolved to do it.

One month later.

Capital.

The study late at night.

Ye Jing looked at the plague report.

In many parts of the country, the situation is stable and improving.

The tense atmosphere at home has also eased considerably.

I breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries can continue to be promoted.

"Creak."

Suddenly, a soft noise came from the roof!

A slight rustling sound from the roof, like a pebble accidentally dropped into a still lake in the night, instantly shattered the tranquility of the study. Ye Jing, this usually composed and dignified Capital official from the capital, frowned slightly, gently setting down the plague report in his hand, his sharp gaze sweeping towards the shadows on the roof. He did not speak immediately, but slowly stood up, his posture upright, like an ancient pine tree that had weathered many storms yet remained resilient.

"Who's there?" Ye Jing's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority, echoing in the empty study.

On the rooftop, the girl's heart tightened suddenly. She had been cautious, but she hadn't expected Ye Jing to be so alert.

It was about to leave.

But once discovered, how could he possibly escape Ye Jing's grasp?

The next second, Ye Jing appeared on the roof and pulled the girl into the room.

"Tell me, what is your purpose?"

Ye Jing frowned slightly.

He hadn't expected her to be a thin, frail girl, dressed in rags and looking like a beggar.

"I..."

"Bang!"

Just as the girl was about to speak, the door was suddenly kicked open, and a boy rushed in.

"Lord Ye Jing, let him go! Kill him or do whatever you want with me!" A Ming stepped in front of the girl.

The girl was startled by A Ming's sudden action, but she quickly recovered, her eyes flashing with determination and unyielding spirit. "Ye Jing, we are not here to cause trouble, but to report important matters to you." Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable power.

Ye Jing's gaze shifted between the two, finally settling on the girl. His eyes held both scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible gentleness. "Oh? What could possibly make you risk coming here?" he asked slowly, his tone exuding an air of quiet authority.

Upon seeing this, A Ming quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Lord Ye Jing, we are people from a remote county. We have a serious matter to report to you regarding corrupt officials embezzling Detoxification Pill, which has led to a rampant epidemic and widespread suffering."

After saying that, he took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Ye Jing.

The letter, though written in illegible handwriting, was sharp and pointed to a shocking secret. "Young Master Ye, do not let your kindness be misplaced. The Detoxification Pill have been confiscated and diluted to reduce their effectiveness; the people are in grave danger!"

Ye Jing's heart sank suddenly, and the letter in his hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"I understand, I'll handle it. You all go and get some rest!"

Ye Jing wanted the two of them to go and rest first.

A man and a woman remained motionless, staring directly at him.

Ye Jing chuckled silently.

"Don't worry, I'm not kidding you. I will definitely help you solve this problem. If all else fails, you can come with me."

Ye Jing knew these two guys were worried.

The boy and girl nodded.

He quickly summoned several Elders of the Alchemist Guild, as well as relevant officials, to discuss countermeasures.

"What do you think of this letter?" Ye Jing's voice was low and serious as his gaze swept across each person's face.

All the officials and ministers looked grim; this disgrace was a disgrace to their Great Li Kingdom.