358: They Had Met Long Ago

The next day, just as dawn broke, the group split into two groups and set off.

Li Yuanzhong and Zhenyangzi headed west to Luzhou to "visit" the Governor's Mansion;

Meanwhile, Lu Li and his family headed east along the river to destroy the Ice Soul Powder factory in Huzhou.

They went in opposite directions, one to the east and one to the west, but their goals were the same: to remove Izumo's venomous fangs.

Huzhou is over 500 miles away, so flying there is the most convenient way. Also, there happen to be two Out of Body True Masters at home who can fly.

Lu Li was about to hold Xia Weiyin himself, Wan Qing held Xiao Cha...

But Wan Qing volunteered, "I'll hold Sister Xia."

Hearing this, everyone was a little confused; the two of them shouldn't have such a good relationship...

Wan Qing smiled brightly and said, "I met Sister Xia a long time ago. You saw me off on the ship in Lüshun."

People instinctively bury tragic memories to avoid mental breakdown; it was only when Wan Qing faced the past that she recalled them.

Xia Weiyin was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened in realization:

"It really is true... It was you!"

"It was me. I haven't yet thanked Sister Xia for saving my life."

Wan Qing bowed gracefully and solemnly performed a Wanfu Ceremony.

Then he walked to Xia Weijun's side, put his arm around her slender waist, and they flew up together.

Lu Li, holding Xiao Cha, also soared into the air to an altitude of 3,000 meters. The two of them marveled at the sight.

"I never knew there was this connection."

"Yes! What a coincidence! It's such a wonderful coincidence!"

Looking at Wan Qing's gentle profile, Xia Weijun felt a surge of pity.

This girl was so young when she experienced the massacre of the city; she most likely witnessed the tragic deaths of her parents...

Wan Qing sensed his gaze, turned her face and smiled gently, without saying anything more.

This smile wasn't one of relief, but rather one of anticipation. Hatred is like fine wine; it only gets better with time.

About 20 minutes later, Xia Weijun touched the white jade thumb ring on her hand and used her inner energy to transmit a message to everyone:

"Land in the Bamboo Forest ahead. My senior brother is looking for me; he probably has something to say."

Lu Li and Wan Qing immediately landed and, sure enough, found Hou Shaoyi in a Bamboo Forest.

The monkey "Dafa" was also there. When it saw Lu Li descending from the sky, it excitedly jumped around on its owner's shoulder.

Upon meeting, Hou Shaoyi grabbed his monkey to prevent it from "rebelling," and said:

"I've already sent Dafa in to scout it out, and he even drew a simple map. Take a look, so you'll have a better idea of what to expect."

He handed over a simple map, and Lu Li and the others glanced at it, gaining a basic understanding of the layout of the Underground Factory.

Hou Shaoyi pointed to a place marked "Medical Department" and earnestly said:

"After our two comrades died in battle, their bodies were preserved as specimens by the People of Izumo... If it's convenient, we hope you can bring them out so they can be returned to their families for burial."

Xia Weijun asked in a deep voice, "Which two colleagues are you referring to?"

Hou Shaoyi sighed and said, "Daoist Priest Zhao Chunlin of the Jade Emperor Temple, and Daoist Priest Bi Yun, the head of the Empress Temple."

"I agree to this," Lu Li nodded immediately. "I will definitely bring the body back."

"True Master Lu righteous!"

Hou Shaoyi solemnly clasped his hands and said:

"I will lead many colleagues to provide support outside. You only need to give one word, and we will rush in."

As he spoke, a group of people dressed as Daoist priests appeared in the Bamboo Forest and bowed respectfully from afar.

Lu Li certainly didn't need it, but he still solemnly clasped his hands in response before saying:

"If you need anything, please don't hesitate to come over!"

Wishing you all the best.

Hou Shaoyi said goodbye, but before leaving, he whispered to his junior sister:

"The Ryukyu Restoration Association wants us to rescue their princess. She should be in this Underground Factory too. If it's close, let's lend a hand."

Xia Weijun nodded and said, "Alright, I've already given some Lingli as a token of my respect, so I'll do my best."

This is a trivial matter; Lu Li need not worry about it. Xia Weijun just needs to remember it.

After bidding farewell to Hou Shaoyi, Lu Li and his family set off again, arriving in Huzhou, which was then the third largest city in the world.

With a population of 4 million, it accounts for 60% of the Divine Continent's factories and GDP, even surpassing the cherry blossom capital of Izumo.

However, the Lu Li family didn't have time to stroll around the bustling Bund right now, and went straight to "Plum Blossom Hall".

This is an inconspicuous three-story old building in Hongkou. Even with Heavenly Eye, nothing unusual was found. The disguise was almost perfect.

Unfortunately, Lu Li obtained intelligence by chance, and "Dafa" had even scouted the location beforehand.

A family of four barged in, and two men from Izumo with mustaches rushed up to question them, only to be cut in two by a red line.

The wound sizzled from the intense heat of the burning sword; it was Wan Qing Sword Control who had made her move.

Her "Blood Drinker Sword" can reach twice the Mach, just like Lu Li's previous attack.

At that moment, it swiftly transformed into a red line, slaying all the living creatures inside the small building.

All those things like marrow cleansing and blood transfusion are just a matter of a single treatment.

As for the Organ Refining, they were instantly shaved into two torches by the high temperature attached to the flying sword.

Lu Li glanced at it twice and found the trick:

"Wan Qing's mental state can catalyze violent particle movement, generating terrifyingly high temperatures."

He switched to his own flying sword and tested it, causing his mind to surge and rub against it, which also gave the blade a red glow.

Although I understood the principle, I was far less adept at it than Wan Qing.

Less than a minute after they entered, Izumo troops carrying machine guns appeared.

Xia Weijun and Xiao Cha, with their big butts twitching, rushed forward and smashed them all away with their fists.

A corpse slammed against the wall with a whoosh, smashing cracks into the surface.

Lu Li pried open a fragment and suddenly discovered strange golden patterns inside.

Xia Weijun walked over and said, "Setting up a magic array to conceal the Heavenly Eye's detection, what a grand gesture!"

This is far more luxurious and discreet than "filling the walls with lead."

This is just the outer gate of the Underground Factory; this place is far from ordinary!

But no matter how complex it is, it can't stop the combination of two innate beings emerging from the body.

In less than two minutes, the three women had wiped out the enemy.

The family rushed into the depths of the old building, into a basement.

There is a large freight elevator here, which is the only entrance and exit to the Underground Factory.

As soon as Lu Li and his family arrived, they saw a small old man dressed in a colonel's uniform jump into the elevator shaft and disappear.

"It's Kagesa Sadaki, the head of the Plum Agency!"

Xia Weijun stared at the pitch-black elevator shaft, which was at least a hundred meters deep, and her Martial Arts intuition sensed danger.

The others sensed it as well, presumably because those below were prepared for a swift and decisive strike.

There are at least three innate guardians in this place; if you go down rashly, you could easily be killed instantly.

However, none of them showed any sign of distress, and all three women looked at Lu Li.

Lu Li didn't waste any time and immediately summoned six flying swords.

No matter what kind of inescapable trap was set up below, it would be useless against so many fourth-grade flying swords.

Moreover, Wan Qing blew a breath onto each of the flying swords, infusing them with her own mental energy.

In an instant, a blazing red light surged from the blade of the flying sword, empowered by the power of the Vermilion Bird!

As husband and wife, they are one; Lu Li and his wife can share their mind, true energy, magical treasures, and so on.

Even Xiao Cha and Xia Weijun channeled their true energy into the flying sword to enhance it.

Suddenly, the power of the six flying swords completely exceeded expectations.

They immediately slid into the elevator shaft!