Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 835 Digging Three Feet Deep!

"He's trying to run!"

Xiao Chengqi suddenly raised his hand and shouted sharply.
"We must capture him alive!"

"Yes!"

All soldiers, heed my command, and immediately took action!

Ye Chutang narrowed her eyes slightly.

It's understandable that Xiao Chengqi wants to capture Prince Jing alive, but given the current chaotic battle situation, it might not be easy...

The thought had barely crossed his mind when he saw Xiao Chenglin dismount and countless people surge forward around him.

In the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared into the crowd.

The tattered flag fluttered wildly in the wind, warm blood splattered everywhere, screams and cries of pain mingled together, and everyone was in a chaotic mess.

This also made it much easier for Xiao Chenglin to hide.

Coupled with Xiao Chengqi's previous orders, even if everyone wanted to kill, they hesitated.

That brief moment of desperation gave Xiao Chenglin a chance to escape.

He was like a fish, quickly disappearing into the chaotic, surging river.

Xiao Chengqi frowned, "This—"

"kill!"

Before he could react, a shrill scream suddenly rang out from within the rebel army.

"Brothers! We've traveled a thousand miles and endured countless hardships. Even if we die here, we must not retreat a single step! Fight them to the death!"

This shout instantly ignited the already demoralized rebel army.

Countless soldiers looked up in a daze, and then a resolute look appeared on their faces.

"That's right! I'm going to die anyway, I'm not turning back!"

"Killing one is enough, killing two is a huge profit! Let's go for it!"

The potential that a person can unleash before they are on the verge of death is limitless.

Soon, the rebels, who had previously been beaten so badly they were powerless to fight back, suddenly unleashed their fighting power and began a desperate counterattack.

"They can't hold out for long."

Shen Yanchuan glanced at them, unconcerned about the rebels' last struggle.

The most important thing now is to capture Xiao Chenglin!

His gaze swept around the crowd; finding one person among so many was like finding a needle in a haystack.

……

As night fell, the fierce battle gradually subsided.

The overwhelming stench of blood permeated the frigid air, sending chills down one's spine.

Sobs and groans mingled, yet were as faint as a candle flame about to go out. Only desolation remained.

"Your Majesty! The rebels have been completely annihilated!"

The soldiers, their faces stained with blood, stepped forward excitedly to report, their eyes still burning with undiminished fighting spirit.

Xiao Chengqi's gaze slowly swept across the area ahead.

This outcome was within his expectations, but...

"Have you found Xiao Chenglin's whereabouts?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. After a moment, someone replied.

"Back to Your Majesty, not yet."

Their men had already begun clearing the battlefield, but it was already dark, and finding Xiao Chenglin among so many people was no easy task.

The ministers behind him murmured softly.

"Your Majesty, perhaps he has already died on the spot, his body never to be found..."

With the scene so chaotic, it would be virtually impossible for Xiao Chenglin to escape unscathed.

Shen Yanchuan pondered for a long time, but then shook his head.

"This man is cunning and resilient, and possesses considerable martial arts skills; he will not die easily. We must see him alive or dead!"

Xiao Chengqi thought what he said made a lot of sense, so he nodded and asked with a frown, "Yanchuan, do you mean that Xiao Chenglin still managed to escape alive?"

Shen Yanchuan pondered for a moment,
"The city gates are locked; he should still be inside the city. But we need to search carefully to find out exactly where he's hiding..."

Shen Yanchuan paused, then suddenly said,
"Prince Jing's Mansion!"

Xiao Chengqi immediately understood, "You mean, he might be hiding there?"

The group exchanged glances, some of them suspicious.

"The Prince Jing's residence? No way?"

"Yes! At this time, how could he possibly choose to return to Prince Jing's residence?"

"He was able to escape from the imperial prison before, so he might know other secret routes. He could easily escape again—"

Opinions were divided, with most people believing that Xiao Chenglin would not willingly walk into a trap and return to the Prince Jing's residence.

But Ye Chutang thought the same thing as Shen Yanchuan.

She spoke slowly—

"The most dangerous place is the safest place."

Her voice was light and gentle, yet it sent a shiver down the spines of many.

Xiao Chengqi nodded in agreement, "That makes sense! Men! Head to Prince Jing's residence immediately and investigate thoroughly! Dig three feet into the ground, find him no matter what!"

"Yes!"