My wife is a reborn big boss

"What did you say?" Yu Zecheng's words were so loaded with information that Gu Xiaomeng thought she had misheard.

"I said, I want to surrender," Yu Zecheng said expressionlessly.

"Why?" Gu Xiaomeng couldn't understand. Decades ago, Medicine King Valley split apart, and it was you, Yu Zecheng, who led everyone away. Why do you want to go back now?

"I'm tired..." Yu Zecheng looked exhausted and couldn't help but rub his temples. "I can only say that I was young and arrogant back then, thinking that I could change the world on my own, but... it's too difficult."

He couldn't help but release the pressure that had accumulated over decades: "Back then, we dreamed that 'everyone's illness could be cured,' and we planned to dedicate our lives to it. But decades have passed, and let alone the whole world, we haven't even achieved 'everyone's illness can be cured' in Ningzhou. The people are poor, and we adhere to our principles, never charging an extra copper coin. But the sect's food, clothing, and daily necessities, the consumption of medicinal herbs—all of these require money! For the sake of my ideals, I betrayed my conscience and joined the Demonic Sect, helping them gather intelligence in exchange for financial support. What's the point of all this?"

After decades of a life filled with uncertainty and no hope, he finally understood a truth: ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel.

"So you plan to go back to the valley and continue living that kind of life you used to?" Gu Xiaomeng asked, frowning.

Although she was an undercover agent sent by Medicine King Valley, she had lived in Jishi Sect for decades. If it weren't for the potential annihilation of the valley, she would have planned to spend her whole life in Jishi Sect.

"No!" Yu Zecheng stared intently at her. "I want to go back and change Medicine King Valley from within!"

His plan was sound. Most of the older generation of elders in the valley were no longer in power, and the current valley master was Duan Feihong, who had once shared his ideals. Although the two had parted ways, he believed he could persuade Duan Feihong to continue striving to realize their dream.

"Understood. Is there anything else you want me to convey?"

"Have the Valley Master set a time and place. I will then take control of the Jishi Sect members and wait for him to come and collect them."

"I understand. I will go and inform the Valley Master now. Once the Valley Master has set the time and place, I will return to inform the Sect Master."

"Thank you for your help."

Gu Xiaomeng left, and Yu Zecheng sat there, slightly lost in thought.

Who hasn't had dreams when they were young? When Yu Zecheng was young, he also thought about whether he would become the direct disciple of Xuantian Sect or Taiqing Sect when he grew up. But in the end, didn't he still come to Medicine King Valley?

People who persevere in their dreams deserve respect. Yu Zecheng did not give up on his dream either; he simply chose the most difficult path, just like Duran, the "Thunder God of War" from Yunxiaomen hundreds of years ago.

The Yunxiao Sect had guarded Yunzhou for generations, resisting countless invasions from Miao territory. However, on one occasion, due to underestimating their enemy, the Yunxiao Sect was defeated by Miao territory despite having a favorable situation. Thus, the "Thunder God of War" chose the most difficult path and joined them!

Later, he gradually rose to power in Miao territory. Taking advantage of the Miao king's injury, he seized power and led Miao territory into decades of internal strife, which also gave Yunxiao Sect a chance to breathe.

Until one day, he finally overthrew the rule of the Ku family, the royal family of Miao territory, and successfully changed the surname of Miao people to Du.

But he could never go back to his childhood hometown of Yunzhou.

Can you say he's not a hero?

Now Yu Zecheng has decided to follow in the footsteps of Durant and take the most difficult path.

Even if he is later vilified, he will forge ahead and strive for his ideals!

.........

An hour later, at the Medicine King Gugu Temple.

"Valley Master, it's been a long time." Gu Xiaomeng intended to exchange pleasantries.

"..." Duan Feihong sat there blankly, holding a cup of tea. "Well, it must have been several hours ago when we last met."

[What kind of work is Lao Mo doing...? I clearly told him to inform Lao Yu overnight that Gu Xiaomeng is an undercover agent, how come she's still here unharmed!]

"When we parted yesterday, didn't I tell you not to look for me unless it was urgent, so as not to expose my identity? Only a few hours have passed, how come you... How come nothing has happened yet?"

"It's urgent," Gu Xiaomeng said gravely, "I've been exposed!"

"Oh?" Duan Feihong said calmly, "Since you've been exposed, Elder Gu still has the leisure to come looking for me. It seems Elder Gu has already defected to the enemy?"

That's not bad either; it saves us the trouble of killing her to silence her. Who knows, after he betrays us, we might even become colleagues again.

Gu Xiaomeng smiled and said, "The sect leader of the Jishi Sect, Yu Zecheng, asked me to tell the Valley Master to set a time and place so that he can bring the Jishi Sect members to meet us."

Duan Feihong understood. It seemed that Lao Mo had already informed Lao Yu of his impending betrayal, and then Lao Yu had Gu Xiaomeng, who had already surrendered to the Jishi Sect, inform him of the time to make his move in the valley so that he could bring his men to clean up the mess.

Thinking of this, he spoke up: "Then please ask Elder Gu to inform the sect leader that we will meet at the Medicine King Valley Pass three days from now at 1:15 PM."

"Understood." Gu Xiaomeng said solemnly, "I will go back and tell Sect Leader Yu now."

After saying that, he got up and quietly left.

Duan Feihong summoned a disciple outside the door: "Go and fetch Elder Mo. Tell him I have important matters to discuss with him."

"Yes, Valley Master!"

Duan Feihong returned to the room and let out a long sigh of relief. It was finally coming to an end...

He looked nostalgically at the furnishings and decor of the house; after living there for so long, he was truly reluctant to leave. But the thought of being one step closer to his dream transformed his reluctance into determination.

"Everyone's illness can be cured," Lao Mo, Lao Yu, everyone, I, Duan Feihong, have not forgotten that vow we made back then!

"Old Duan, you wanted to see me?" Mo Deyan came in from behind and carefully closed the door.

"Old Mo, the time is set." Duan Feihong's face showed a relaxed smile that he hadn't seen in decades: "At 1:15 PM three days from now, we'll wait for Lao Yu to bring his men at the entrance of Yaowang Valley."

"Huh? Weren't we supposed to go to their side?" Mo Deyan exclaimed anxiously, "Old Duan! What kind of trouble are you trying to cause now!"

"Don't panic, don't panic," Duan Feihong said calmly. "I know about the situation of the Jishi Sect. They don't live a very good life. Everything they eat, wear, and use costs money. Besides, our valley has a large amount of medicinal herbs that they need."

Seeing that Mo Deyan had calmed down, he continued, "So I had a bold idea."

"What are your thoughts?" Mo Deyan asked.

"Three days later, I will hold a banquet under some pretext, and I will secretly add my unique medicine to the food. When the time comes, everyone in the valley will be weak and unable to use their true energy, even the innate masters. Then, when Lao Yu arrives with his men, whether they empty Medicine King Valley or occupy it, we can obtain a large amount of medicinal herbs and gold and silver without lifting a finger. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"That makes sense." Mo Deyan pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Let's do it your way!"

Duan Feihong lowered his voice: "Alright, to avoid alerting the enemy, Lao Mo, you'll stay in the valley for the next three days and don't go anywhere!"

"good!"

"Our original dream will definitely come true!"

"Yes! So that everyone's illness can be healed!"

.........

Yu Zecheng waited anxiously for Gu Xiaomeng.

Finally, Gu Xiaomeng returned.

Yu Zecheng hurriedly asked, "What did the Valley Master say?"

Gu Xiaomeng smiled and said, "The Valley Master said that three days from now, at 1:15 PM, we should take the entire Jishi Sect to the entrance of Medicine King Valley. He will be waiting for us there."

"Alright, I understand!" Yu Zecheng pondered for a moment, then took out a jade bottle from his robes and handed it to Gu Xiaomeng: "Here's what we'll do. In three days, find an excuse to hold a banquet. At that time, slip this secret medicine of mine into the food. Once we've brought everyone to Medicine King Valley, the medicine will take effect. Everyone in the sect will be weak and unable to even circulate their true energy. Consider this my pledge of allegiance!"

"Okay, I understand." Gu Xiaomeng put the jade bottle into her bosom. "To avoid revealing any flaws, I will stay in the sect for the next three days and not go out."

"good!"

At this very moment, both Medicine King Valley and Jishi Sect unexpectedly made the same decision.

That's life, full of surprises, and you never know whether those surprises will bring you joy or sorrow.