"It really was terrifying. What a pity the Gu Clan was a reclusive family; otherwise, the people of Southern Song would have been saved." Guo Jing exclaimed. Gu Hui, Gu Wei, and Gu Xin treated his words like farting and ignored them.
They could not set such a precedent. Otherwise, who knew how many clan members would emerge in the future?
With the establishment of Free and Easy Manor, Gu Hui settled there with Mu Nianci, tending flowers and planting medicinal herbs, living leisurely and carefree.
Gu Nian did not follow them and instead ran off on her own.
The years passed silently. Xiangyang held a Heroes' Assembly, and Huang Rong intended to pass down the position of Beggars' Sect leader. In the end, her son-in-law Yelü Qi prevailed over all challengers.
Though there were a few twists and turns along the way, everything ended without serious incident.
Yang Guo in particular led the Wu Lin fighters in slaughtering part of the Mongol vanguard, then burned the Mongol army's grain stores.
Though this deed earned an unparalleled merit, it also forced the Mongol army into a desperate gamble. Without provisions, how could they continue besieging Xiangyang?
The Mongol state preceptor, Golden Wheel Dharma King, captured Guo Xiang and stationed troops outside Xiangyang City, threatening Guo Jing to open the gates and surrender.
Inside Free and Easy Manor, Gu Hui watched Gu Nian anxiously beg him to act and sighed helplessly.
"Let's go. Xiang'er, that adorable girl, does not have the face of one destined for an early death, but better safe than sorry.
"Nianci, just wait for me at home."
"Alright, Brother Gu. Be careful!"
Gu Hui nodded, grabbed Gu Nian, and took directly to the skies. Before long, they landed atop the city wall.
At that moment, the