A Thousand-Year Journey Through the God of War

After the three War Gods followed Cai Wenji into the inner hall, they briefly introduced themselves and then thanked Cai Wenji for saving their lives on that day.

Cai Wenji said that as fellow citizens of the Han Dynasty, this little bit of trouble was nothing to worry about. Besides, everyone was fighting to slay demons and monsters. It was just that she was in Cao Cao's camp, and her husband and his family were all under Cao Cao's control, so she could not go to the East Sea with the Temple of the God of War.

However, before she returned from Cao Cao's residence, she heard Zhen Mi say that Zhao Ying was going to the East Sea with Zuo Ci, so there shouldn't be any major problems, and told the three of them not to worry too much.

The three warriors were overjoyed upon hearing this. Zuo Ci was the master of Shangguan Yunlong and Xiao Xing, and with his help, Ying Ge would not be in any danger for the time being.

So the three of them decided to bring the news back to the Temple of War. Cai Wenji breathed a sigh of relief, finally no longer worried that the Temple of War would not know about Zhao Ying's latest news.

Thinking of Zhao Ying's formidable strength back then, Cai Wenji was deeply impressed. Such a great hero must not be harmed. To slay demons and save the people from suffering, perhaps only someone with his strength could accomplish that.

Suddenly, there was a loud knocking at the door of Cai Wenji's mansion. As soon as the servant opened the door, they found Cao Pi, Zhen Mi, Xu Chu, and Cao Chun leading a thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalrymen charging in menacingly.

This greatly surprised Cai Wenji and the three warriors, as the entire mansion was surrounded by a thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, leaving no room for maneuver.

Cao Pi and Zhen Mi entered. Cao Pi said to Cai Wenji, "Some people say you're hiding traitors from the Temple of War here. If you know what's good for you, hand them over immediately, or your entire family will be executed!"

Cai Wenji said in a panic, "Young master, there must be some misunderstanding here. When I returned from the Prime Minister's residence, I did not see the rebels you mentioned."

Cao Pi was furious: "How could I possibly wrong you? Search the place!" With that order, Cao Chun led five hundred elite cavalry to conduct a thorough search of Cai Wenji's residence, leaving no stone unturned.

Xu Chu led the remaining five hundred Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to surround Cai Wenji's residence. Judging from his posture, no one could escape from Cai Wenji's residence.

The three Fighting Gods were trapped in Cai Wenji's boudoir, unable to escape, and were extremely anxious. Chen Ping said impatiently, "Guild Leader, we can't just sit here and wait to die! Let's fight our way out!"

"That's too dangerous, and it will implicate Sister Cai Wenji," the God of War quickly stopped him. He looked at Murong Xue and said, "Xiao Xue, can you use your zither music to help us defeat the thousand Tiger Leopard Cavalry outside?"

"There's no chance of winning." A hint of solemnity crossed Xiaoxue's stunning face. "Besides, Xu Chu and the other three are still there. We can't go out unless absolutely necessary."

It seems that the three of them will not be able to escape Cao Pi's clutches today; it's only a matter of time before they are discovered.

Just as the three were in despair, a commotion suddenly arose outside Cai Wenji's residence. Xu Chu shouted, "All of you, come back and guard the place! Don't chase after this man and two women! The other generals have already led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to surround them!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi said smugly to Cai Wenji, "Today, the Eight Tiger Cavalry will lead ten thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to capture the traitors of the War God Temple. I think you'd better hand them over obediently!"

Cai Wenji pleaded desperately, "My lord, I beg you, I truly have no members of the War God Temple here as you claim. Please spare me!"

Cao Pi stood up, walked to Cai Wenji, gently hooked her chin with his hand, shook his head and said, "Sister Wenji, you look so pitiful right now. Don't cry! Crying will make you less pretty! I really don't know why Father would marry you off to Dong Si."

Cai Wenji, tears streaming down her face, dared not defy Cao Pi and could only say, "Please, my lord, have some self-respect. My husband will be back soon!"

"Husband?" Cao Pi sneered, "When to release them is now up to me!"

Seeing Cai Wenji being humiliated like this, the three warriors reached their limit of patience. Chen Ping accidentally kicked over a vase, and the three of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

Cao Pi released Cai Wenji and laughed loudly, "I found you! So you were hiding traitors in your boudoir! Just wait and see how I deal with you!"

After saying that, he grabbed Cai Wenji, held the double-edged sword, and headed straight for Cai Wenji's boudoir. Cai Wenji's face was pale. It wasn't so bad that she died, but that she had implicated the three Fighting Gods, and now there was no one left to pass on Zhao Ying's news.

The God of War wielded the Swift Wind and Thunder Staff, Chen Ping held the Unicorn Horn Blade, and Murong Xue was ready to play the zither. They were just waiting for Cao Pi to come in so they could join forces to kill him. As for how to face a thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry later, they could only fight to the death. At worst, they would perish together.

A great battle was about to break out. Just when everyone in the room was on tenterhooks, Zhen Mi laughed and said, "Husband, why are you in such a hurry? Men shouldn't enter a girl's boudoir. You and Sister Wenji should rest. I'll go check if there are any traitors from the Temple of War hiding in the room."

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi stopped and said, "Very well, then let's give Lady Cai some face! Listen up, you traitors inside, if you dare to make any trouble, I'll kill her immediately." After saying that, he said to Cai Wenji, "Quickly help me sit down." Cai Wenji had no choice but to obey his orders.

Zhen Mi walked into Cai Wenji's boudoir, took out the Moon Demon Sun Flute with her left hand, and gently placed her right hand to her lips, signaling the three Fighting Gods not to make any rash moves.

Then she smiled slightly at the three of them, looked around, walked to the window, picked up Cai Wenji's cat, and said loudly to the outside, "I thought something had broken a vase, but it turns out it's Sister Wenji's cat!"

After saying that, Chong Doushen, Murong Xue, and Chen Ping nodded, picked up the cat, and walked out of the room. The three of them felt a great sense of relief.

"Oh? It seems I misunderstood Sister Wenji!" Cao Pi looked at the cat in Zhen Mi's hands and said, "What should we do? Sister Wenji, how can I make it up to you?"

"I wouldn't dare, sir!" Cai Wenji quickly bowed her head and knelt down, saying, "Please, sir, release my husband!"

"Alright, granted!" Cao Pi looked down at Cai Wenji and said, "But I'm tired. I'd like to hear the tune you played at the Prime Minister's residence during the day."

"Young master, I'll play it for you right away," Cai Wenji readily agreed.

"Then I'll play a duet with Sister Wenji," Zhen Mi said, putting down the cat and holding the flute with both hands.

"Alright!" Cao Pi leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest. "Let's begin!"

For a moment, the room was filled with the harmonious sounds of zither and flute, the heavenly music filling the entire Cai Wenji residence. All the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry listened quietly to this heavenly music. Tonight was indeed a wonderful night. Cao Pi was in a great mood. Tonight, he had completely taken the lead and firmly controlled the whole situation.

Outside Cai Wenji's residence, Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen, and Xiahou Shang led a thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to provide reinforcements. They too were captivated by the moving duet of the zither and flute, and listened attentively in unison.

Only after the music ended did Xu Chu ask the three of them, "How is the situation outside the city?"

"The four uncles each led two thousand tiger and leopard cavalry to surround the man and two women from the four directions of east, west, south and north."

In the middle were Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang He, and Cao Zhang, leading a square formation of two thousand infantrymen, ready to capture them alive. The situation outside the city was already settled.