TGCFNM -Chapter 470 Initiating the Action

A series of lanterns came to a stop, and some people began replacing them with torches.

Xiao Lengjue, accompanied by Chu Rou and the others, carefully studied the mountain-shaped map in their hands and then ventured deeper into the area.

Meanwhile, the other gathered crowds also dispersed in tacit understanding. Each seemed to have their own source of information, choosing entirely different locations, and quietly moving further inward.

Chu Yue, who had long prepared everything, did not act rashly. She simply watched quietly as they walked, step by step, into the trap she had set.

“Master, everything is laid out for the ambush.”

Chu Yue gave a faint acknowledgment, then turned to the map spread on the table. She pointed to a few spots: “Here, let them enter. Here, guide two teams to meet on a narrow path and let them slaughter each other. This place—lead them to the gold mine.”

“Yes, Master.”

“But Master, who could have guessed that we really have a gold mine?”

Chu Yue waved her hand dismissively. “Probably just a lucky coincidence—no need to dwell on it.” Tonight, the most important thing was to create complete chaos here. If possible, kill Xiao Lengjue. If not, at least significantly weaken his power.

Once the gold mine is fully discovered and exploited, no one will suspect that our base is still here. This will make it easier for us to operate—just as she had planned all along.

“Yes, Master. Everything has been arranged.” The man’s excitement was barely contained, and his hand even brushed the large sword at his waist.

Chu Yue smiled at him. “Do you remember what I told you?”

The man’s eyes glistened with determination. He nodded solemnly: “Why are some people born into wealth and privilege, while we can only be beggars? They are high above, owning so much, yet unwilling to give even a little to us. But from this moment on, we no longer need their charity. One day, we will trample them underfoot and use their blood to wash away our shame!”

Chu Yue narrowed her eyes slightly. “Yes. That’s right—wash away your shame with their blood.”

“Master, tonight we can act without hesitation, right?” the man asked eagerly.

Chu Yue nodded with a smile. “Yes. Act freely—let them taste a lesson. And let the Great Zhou begin to crumble starting with them… Only by removing all this rotten flesh, cleaning it out, can Great Zhou slowly be rebuilt. When that time comes, you will be the new founding heroes of the state.”

The man’s eyes shone with burning intensity. “Master, I’ve noted it. I will go and give them orders immediately.” With that, he cupped his hands and withdrew.

After Chu Yue and the others left, she reluctantly put away the map and whispered softly: “It’s still useful to have people who know everything under heaven. As for Wan Xing, you really are too stingy.”

In her previous life, Wan Xing had long established the “Tianxia Zhi” network. To bring it into the open, he had chosen to cooperate with her, even giving up half his family fortune to support her.

She had thought they were true friends, that he genuinely cared for her—but in the end, the Wan family still mattered more to him.

This life, as soon as he sensed something amiss, he avoided it completely. Truly… frustratingly clever.

“Just wait, Wan Xing. One day, I will make you kneel willingly before me again, and hand both the Tianxia Zhi network and the Wan family into my hands,” Chu Yue said coldly, then strode out of the secret room.

A cold wind blew through, rustling the leaves. The torches flickered, nearly going out, but no one paid it any mind—they all seemed to have found the passage.

Xiao Lengjue looked at the tunnel before him and raised a hand, signaling others to go in and investigate.

For some reason, Chu Rou felt uneasy. She glanced around nervously, gripping her sword tightly, and with a swish, drew it completely.

Xiao Lengjue glanced at her but did not dwell on it, instead sending a few more people into the tunnel.

As those who entered went deeper, they finally encountered someone, and a fierce battle immediately erupted.

Hearing the sounds, Xiao Lengjue called for everyone to move in, and he entered the tunnel as well.

Chu Rou felt an inexplicable sense of dread, yet still followed resolutely.

Not far away, atop a tree, Chu Yue watched them all enter. A wicked smile spread across her face. “Since you love each other so much, I’ll let you become a pair of doomed lovers in the underworld. No need to thank me.”

“Master.”

Chu Yue waved his hand, his face icy cold. “Give the order—attack!”

“Yes.”

Around the same time, the others gradually entered the passage, and they soon realized that they were descending, while the tunnel ceiling was getting higher and higher.

Slowly, some began to sense something was wrong and wanted to retreat.

But at that moment, someone discovered a gold mine.

“It’s really a gold mine!” the person shouted in surprise. This was an unexpected windfall!

“Quick, get more people!”

“Start digging, start digging!”

The excited shouts and the sound of mining covered the noises of the nearby skirmish. Weapons clashed against the mountain walls with a thud, echoing as if people were mining all around.

Soon, everyone’s eyes turned red with greed, and they began fighting each other for territory.

Watching the chaos unfold, Chu Yue grew increasingly excited, unable to wait to see these people perish with their desires unfulfilled.

Back at the estate, Xiao Hua was responsible for waking everyone, while Steward Liu and Zhang Dong prepared hot water.

After washing up, Steward Liu even had breakfast prepared. “You’re bound to be hungry after working in the middle of the night. Eat something now, and when you return, have more.”

Chu Ling felt deeply touched; after all, one needs to be well-fed to handle such matters.

After everyone finished breakfast, each person carried two incense sticks out of the courtyard.

The rest were handled by Xiao Hua, who bundled the incense and effortlessly slung it over her back.

“Are you all right, masters?” Xiao Hua asked with concern.

Chu Ling held her two long incense sticks tightly, restraining a surge of determination. “Completely fine.” Taking a deep breath, she led the group slowly out of the estate.

Steward Liu drove the carriage, taking them toward Half-Moon Mountain.

About an hour later, as dawn broke faintly on the horizon, they stepped down from the carriage one by one, looking at the mountain path ahead, already marked with many traces. They had decided to separate from here.

Wan Sanjin looked at Steward Liu and reminded him, “Stay farther away. It’s fine if you keep a distance. Once we finish lighting the incense, we’ll use lightness skills to catch up.”

Steward Liu smiled. “Don’t worry, I’ll go far, far away.” With that, he bade them farewell and left the vicinity of Half-Moon Mountain.

Chu Ling gathered the group around. “Remember, find the passages, find the storage areas—don’t linger and fight. Light the incense and run.”

Everyone nodded. No need to fight—just lighting the incense was safe enough.

At that moment, Su He seemed to recall something and looked at the group. “Actually, I don’t know how powerful this thick incense really is. I also don’t know how long the antidote you took beforehand will suppress its effects, so… be careful.”

Everyone: “……”

Su He added, “At worst, you’ll just be unconscious for half a month to a month. You won’t die from poison, but you might starve. Just be aware.”

Everyone: “!”