At this moment, in the middle of the night in Tong 'an City, most of the dead civilians and soldiers and ruffians were piled up together. The charred corpses and severed limbs that were found in the Zhou Clan were piled up into a small hill. At this moment, there was no longer any distinction between the nobles and the commoners, nor was there any difference in status.
After they died, they were all piled together, waiting to be cremated to prevent a large-scale plague.
Although it was already night, there were still people dragging corpses from the city and throwing them into the mountain.
Around the mountain of corpses were candles and incense burners, as well as all kinds of offerings.
At this time, there were still people lighting incense and laying out offerings from time to time. Soft sobbing sounds could be heard, filling the air with a sorrowful air.
At this moment, a horse carriage was pulling a cart full of corpses over from afar. The carriage stopped next to a woman who was standing silently. The leader of the guards carefully stepped forward and boldly raised his head to take a look. He saw that the woman before him was covered in blood, and her fair and flawless face was stained with caked blood. However, this did not affect her devastatingly beautiful face. Instead, it made her look even more pitiful and pitiful, making one feel pity for her.
However, he also knew that the woman in front of him was wearing luxurious clothes that spoke volumes of her status. The longsword in her hand also spoke volumes of her status. Her peerless beauty and noble temperament made him feel ashamed of his own inferiority.
Most importantly … she was the one who quelled the chaos in Tong 'an City. It was she who single-handedly exterminated the rampaging "demons" in Tong' an City when Tong 'an City was at its most perilous, allowing the kind citizens to survive.
It was also because of her that when the entire city was crying and at a loss for what to do, she called out, "I am the princess of the Great Qi, Zhao Feiyue. Those who are still alive, follow me!" At this time, Tong 'an City finally regained its backbone.
The soldiers and bailiffs who were unwilling to associate with evil or become beasts gathered around Zhao Feiyue and began to prepare for the city's funeral.
The leader of the bailiffs hesitated for a moment, then said in an extremely soft voice, "Your Highness, this is the last carriage."
His voice was so soft, as if he would disturb this jade-like beauty if he spoke any louder.
Zhao Feiyue tilted her head slightly and glanced at them. Her previous shock, fear, and astonishment had all turned into numbness and indifference. She nodded slightly and said, "Send them in."
Behind the cart of corpses were the surviving family members. They wept as they moved forward. An old woman wailed and fell to the ground. She clung to the corpses and refused to let the bailiffs remove the corpses.
The people of Da Qi were very particular about burying the dead in the ground. However, Zhao Feiyue had given the order to burn all the corpses and bury them. How could the surviving family members and friends accept this?
However, Zhao Feiyue's formidable strength and prestige had forcefully suppressed all of this. After a major disaster, there would be a major epidemic. There were people in Tong 'an City who understood this. They helped Zhao Feiyue convince the suffering people.
However, now that things had come to a head, it was difficult for him to control his emotions. It was difficult for him to part with her in life and death.
The leader of the bailiffs hurried forward and grabbed the old woman. He said in a low voice, "Why are you crying so much? You've disturbed Her Highness. Do you not want to live anymore?"
The old woman wailed loudly, "I don't want to live anymore. Just kill me. My son is dead. What's the point of living?"
The bailiffs turned his head and glared at the already numb bailiffs beside him. "What are you waiting for? Help me carry her away!"
The bailiffs hurried forward. Some covered the old woman's mouth, some grabbed her hands, and some grabbed her feet. In a flurry, they carried her away.
Zhao Feiyue watched silently from the side. She wanted to stop them, but she didn't know how to comfort the old woman who had to send off her son.
At this moment, a person slowly walked over to her side. He was wearing a long black robe and a hood. The hood could not conceal his fiery red hair.
Zhao Feiyue seemed to have eyes in the back of her head. She said, "You'll never see such a scene in the palace."
It was the Grand Senior Sister. She said lightly, "You'll get used to it."
Zhao Feiyue turned to look at her suspiciously. "You … how did you get used to it?"
Big Sister's eyes flashed. She seemed to recall something in an instant and then said, "The world of cultivators is far crueler than this. You grew up in the palace. Everyone surrounded you and flattered you. You could choose all the cultivation methods in the world … Naturally, you wouldn't understand."
Zhao Feiyue wasn't angry. She retracted her gaze and watched the bailiffs toss the remaining corpses into the mountain. Then she said to the leader, "The resentment here is overwhelming and the blood flows like a river. It's very easy for powerful demons to form.
Quickly burn it. "
With that, she turned and left.
The bailiffs and surviving commoners watched her leave and suddenly knelt on the ground, kowtowing. "Thank you, Your Highness, for saving our lives!"
Zhao Feiyue stopped where she was. Her mind was filled with memories of those she didn't save. Her lips parted slightly, but in the end, she didn't say anything. She slowly left, leaving only a silhouette behind.
Zhao Feiyue walked aimlessly until she found herself back at the restaurant where she fought with the Grand Senior Sister. She stared blankly at the burnt ruins, her gaze conflicted.
The Grand Senior Sister came to her side and said, "I'm going back.
Are you still going to the Phoenix Hibiscus Court? "
Zhao Feiyue stared at the ruins. "I'm going to the Spiritual Mountain Sect."
Grand Senior Sister's heart skipped a beat. She maintained her composure and said, "Oh?
Why did you change your mind? "
Zhao Feiyue stared straight ahead. "Why, I'm not welcome?"
The Grand Senior Sister said calmly, "Your Highness, it's our honor to have you here. Of course we welcome you!"
The corners of Zhao Feiyue's lips curled into a sneer. She suddenly turned and stared straight at the Grand Senior Sister. "You're lying!"
The Grand Senior Sister said calmly, "Everyone lies, but not just now."
Zhao Feiyue laughed coldly. "During the chaos in Tong 'an City, I had a dream. I dreamt of that traitorous immortal reincarnated!
And this time, it was especially clear, as if I had experienced it before. I could feel that when I had the dream, he was in Tong 'an City! "
Grand Senior Sister's heart raced!
But she forced herself to control her emotions and looked at Zhao Feiyue calmly. "Then do you know who it is?"
Zhao Feiyue said coldly, "No, but I know that he's either related to the Profound Life Sect, or … to the Spiritual Mountain Sect!
I've already visited the Profound Life Sect on my way to Tong 'an City. There's nothing wrong with them. Only the Spiritual Mountain Sect, I haven't been there yet!
And you … you told me that there was nothing wrong with the Spiritual Mountain Sect!
I believed you but … you've betrayed my trust! "
The Grand Senior Sister smiled faintly. Her smile was equally cold. "Staying in the Orchid House for so long without smelling its fragrance, perhaps … our feelings are different.
Of course, you can go and see for yourself.
But … I'll tell you in advance: you won't find anything.
Because I'm not lying to you. "