Mountains and rivers are waiting for you to return

Chapter 133 Gathering around the Fire by the Lake
The trapped women and children had all been rescued and resettled, and it was already dusk when the important matters were resolved one by one.

They temporarily set up camp on the outer shore of the large lake where Shanyin Sect was located.

The 5,000 elite soldiers stationed in Yuezhou also surrounded them, close to the outer mountains, and camped by the lake for the night.

Because of his extraordinary memory, Ju Liancheng led his soldiers to walk the internal roads of Shanyin Sect three times to ensure that no survivors were missed.

When he came back, he raised his head and drank two pots of clean water, then fell down in the tent exhausted and didn't want to come out again.

It was Pei Nai who brought the food to him.

Everyone started a fire by the lake, and the military chef of the Yuezhou garrison brought a whole lamb and seasonings.

Fresh lamb is skewered on mahogany branches and roasted over a fire, creating a charred aroma.

Ju Yan reported to Gu Jinheng and Pei Nai the reasons behind Zhou Weiguo and Lin Hua's treason.

With the help of what Guo Min questioned Zhou Weiguo while being captured today, everyone understood what had happened.

Zhou Weiguo was originally a spy planted by the Wu clan.

Zhou Weiguo's mother and brother were indeed killed by the Wu tribe as he said, but he was actually raised by the Wu people and had long lost his desire for revenge.

He had a weak relationship with his biological mother and brothers, but was closer to the Wu people. He just considered himself a member of the Wu tribe and did not feel that he was committing treason.

Lin Hua surrendered to the enemy because he was threatened.

Ten years ago, he had a lover in Zibo City, the widow Liu Sao who owned a wonton shop at the east entrance of the city. After the city was captured on the eve of the Battle of Chishan, Liu Sao was captured by the Wu clan.

At that time, Mrs. Liu was pregnant with Lin Hua's child, and the two lives, one big and one small, were taken captives by the Wu clan.

The Wu clan threatened him with Mrs. Liu's safety, and he was forced to assist Zhou Weiguo in leaking the information.

Mrs. Liu and her child survived, but he was led on a path of no return, causing more than 80,000 soldiers of the Pei family army to die tragically in the Battle of Chishan, and leaving no trace of Han Ruiqi and countless other soldiers.

He already felt guilty.

Pei Nai and Han Ruize were both children he had taught and watched grow up.

He did not want to make the same mistake again, so during the Battle of Cliff Valley, he changed his mind temporarily and followed Pei Nai's orders to lead his troops around the high ground in a full circle to encircle the Wu tribe from behind.

After Pei Nai's death, he wanted to return to Chaoyang and report himself to the palace, but his timely support still aroused the suspicion of Zhou Weiguo and others.

Zhou Weiguo and other rebels strangled him in the wilderness, but they fabricated a complete lie to the outside world, saying that he had retired and lived in seclusion, and put the blame of losing the knife on him.

This matter remained an unsolved case for ten years, but fortunately the truth was finally revealed today.

Everyone had just finished listening to the story and were feeling emotional.

Shao Liran returned to the team with Da Xi Shangle, bringing two wild rabbits that he had just captured from the mountains.

Shao Liran began to deal with the rabbit's body under Da Xi Shangle's expectant gaze.

Da Xi'an also went to a distant stream to catch some fish, intending to serve everyone a snack and making Qilu's spicy fish, but Da Xi Shangle disliked him.

Da Xi Shangle glanced at the plump grouper and said, "The water sources nearby are all connected. The Shanyin Sect uses the lake water to wash away the evil corpses. Don't you find it creepy?"

"I've come so far. According to you, all the villages within a hundred miles will have to move away?" Daxian replied.

He glanced at Shao Liran's hare again and challenged Da Xishangle, "Besides, nature is all one, if the pollution is that serious, your rabbit will not be able to escape."

Da Xi Shangle was provoked and refuted him: "If you don't believe me, ask Sister Pei Nai if she is willing to eat your broken fish?"

Daxian turned to look at Pei Nai, asking for an answer.

Pei Nai had suffered an unexpected disaster. He was chewing on a leg of lamb and could not bear to hurt Da Xian. He nodded and said, "Eat, eat, eat."

"Look, I'm not a spoiled young lady like you. If you don't want to eat, forget it. Don't disturb my cooking." Da Xian yelled, then he put away his stern expression and said softly to Pei Nai, "Mingzhi, remember to save some mutton for me!"

"Okay." Pei Nai nodded in their direction. Da Xi Shangle grumbled in dissatisfaction: "Sister Pei Nai, just spoil him. He is about to lose his way."

Shao Liran smiled, and without knowing what he did, he attracted Da Xi Shangle's attention back.

Gu Jinheng sat next to Pei Nai. He cut a piece of tender, greasy meat from the roast lamb and placed it on Pei Nai's accompanying plate. He didn't say a word and watched her eat attentively.

Pei Nai was already somewhat full, so he urged Gu Jinheng to eat as well. Then he stood up, wiped his hands, prepared a plate of barbecue for Hu Yan Weizhao, and brought it to him.

Huyan Weizhao was leaning against a tree not far away, with his eyes closed, listening to their conversation and resting.

He heard Pei Nai's footsteps, Fang opened his eyes, and took the meat from Pei Nai in confusion.

He thanked them and asked Pei Nai, "You are going to the Kingdom of the Valley. Can you take me with you? You know, my next enemy is there, and he is still doing evil in my name."

Pei Nai nodded, "Of course, but you must obey our command and not leave the team without permission."

"What if my revenge plan conflicts with your actions?" Huyan Weizhao asked.

Pei Nai said firmly: "I promise you, I will lead you to revenge, but you have to promise me that you will not act on your own."

Facing her gaze, Huyan Weizhao placed his complete trust in her for the first time in fourteen years.

Even though the person in front of him was of a different nationality than him, even though the person in front of him was just a woman, he still responded, "Okay, I believe you."

Pei Nai nodded, "Eat quickly. If it's not enough, go get more over there. Da Xi'an and Shao Liran have prepared some extra dishes. They will be very happy if you go over and eat."

Huyan Weizhao hesitated and did not agree immediately.

Pei Nai didn't force it.

Thinking about what happened today, she walked to the edge of the forest, and headed in the direction where there was no one, and tried the Dingguang Compassion Palm that had stopped Si Kou Xiu and others today.

But when she waved her palm, only a light breeze passed by.

Not to mention Dingguang's Compassionate Palm, even the Ten Thousand Hate Palm was gone.

Da Xi Shangle sighed: "No wonder everyone says that Sister Pei Nai is a martial arts fanatic. With such delicious mutton and so many handsome men in front of her, she only wants to practice martial arts?"

Shao Liran was amused again, but Pei Nai was the former commander of the army he was affiliated with, so he didn't dare to comment and didn't respond.

Pei Nai tried again, but still failed, and returned to the fire in confusion, still bewildered, wondering why.

"You used the Ten Thousand Hate Palm less than a month ago, and now you've realized the Dingguang Compassion Palm. Most likely, the Ten Thousand Hate Palm hasn't taken root yet, so you forgave him." Han Ruize joked, "You're at a loss now, right? I asked you to be tolerant and generous."

"Isn't the Dingguang Compassion Palm of the monk Zhongchuan too difficult? If the hatred is overwhelming, how can you let it go easily?" Pei Nai said in confusion.

Da Xian sprinkled chopped chili peppers on the fish and said, "It's another story of love and hatred that has been forgotten. I bet two boxes of gold that he was hurt by a woman before he became a monk."

When Luo Yuanying heard the words “two boxes of gold”, he said, “That’s a huge sum of money. I can’t afford to gamble with it.”

Pei Nai smiled and said, "I bet! Han Ruize pays!"

Han Ruize kicked off Pei Nai's boots and raised his eyebrows, "Is it my turn at this time?"

"Didn't you say that I'll be under your care before I get married?" Pei Nai looked at him innocently.

Han Ruize nodded immediately, "Okay."

After hearing this, Gu Jinheng looked over in confusion and gently tugged at the corner of Pei Nai's clothes, with doubt in his eyes.

He seemed a little jealous and was asking the reason for this statement.

Da Xi Shangle leaned over to Shao Liran's ear and whispered, "Watching them fight for Sister Pei Nai like this every day is more exciting than reading a storybook."

Shao Liran nodded, and his ears turned red because she was so close to him.

(End of this chapter)