A Blood-Moving Realm has arrived in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

"This whole thing started because of me, so I have to take full responsibility for it."

Yao Yue lowered her eyes, her tone filled with self-reproach.

"Sister Yaoyue, please don't say that," Lu Wushuang comforted her. This was already the umpteenth time she had heard Yaoyue say such a thing.

However, both of them tacitly avoided blaming Zhang Huai.

Even Liu Bai, who was seated, spoke up to comfort her: "Yaoyue, there's no need for this. You meant well. If your plan is truly feasible, it could be a chance to make amends."

Yao Yue spoke these words primarily because she genuinely felt guilty for implicating so many people, and also to evoke Liu Bai's sympathy.

Having spent so many years at the brothel, Yaoyue has become incredibly skilled in certain areas.

She continued, "Brother Liu, let me ask you something first: how many civilians in the city are now driven to desperation by the Mongol army, and how many are desperate to survive?"

Liu Bai raised his eyes, pondered and calculated in his heart, and after a moment he spoke up: "Now, after years of war, the population of Xi'an City is only tens of thousands. Those who have been driven to desperation by the Mongol army are estimated to be only about ten thousand people, most of whom are the elderly, children, women and children."

"That's right, that's the number I estimated." Yao Yue said, emphasizing each word. "Just now, Sister Wushuang and I contacted these refugees. Several hundred people have already gathered. Those hundreds of people confidently told me that if given some time, they could gather several thousand people. At that time, they will hide in several secluded places in the city, just waiting for an opportunity to set off together."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bai's eyes widened suddenly, and even the Beggar Clan disciples around him who were listening intently gasped.

It's important to understand that thousands of people, even if they are just ordinary, untrained civilians, can form a force that cannot be ignored if they are brought together.

The nearly 10,000 Mongol soldiers were scattered in different parts of the city. If these thousands of people could be gathered together, it would be feasible to break out of the city before the Mongol army could complete the encirclement.

"Is this true?" Liu Bai lowered his voice, his expression changing from casual to serious. "Can you really gather so many people?"

"It's no exaggeration," Yao Yue nodded. "Although these people are unarmed, they can break wood into weapons and raise bamboo poles as flags. What I need the Beggars' Sect members to do is to guide these people, using them as a sharp blade to pierce through the Mongol soldiers' defenses. As long as they can break through the city gates and face thousands of people fleeing in all directions, even those Mongol soldiers with Tian's abilities will be at a loss."

She paused, then continued:

"I'm not sending Beggar Clan members to their deaths. I'm a member of the Beggar Clan myself, and all my brothers and sisters are like family to me. What I need are the Beggar Clan's spies throughout the city, familiar with secret passages and hidden routes, and who can harass the soldiers guarding the city at crucial moments and divert some of their attention."

Lu Wushuang added from the side:

"As long as you create some chaos at key points, guard a few main roads, and prevent the Mongol army from arriving, you can form an encirclement. This Xi'an city is more like the territory of the Beggars' Sect than the territory of the Mongols. The Beggars' Sect has been entrenched here for a long time. I believe that with your skills, you brothers can definitely fight and maneuver against the Mongols without any problem."

"When chaos erupts in the city, the Mongol soldiers will have to defend the city, manage their supplies, and deal with the commotion all around. They simply won't have enough manpower to pursue and kill them all. Their tens of thousands of troops will be scattered and disorganized."

Yao Yue looked at Liu Bai with earnest eyes:

"Brother Liu, our Beggars' Clan has always taken it upon ourselves to help the poor and needy and to relieve suffering. These thousands of people are not trouble, but living, breathing human lives. Your intervention is not about sending our Beggars' Clan brothers to their deaths, but about leaving behind a legacy of chivalry for our brothers."

After the deed is done, the surviving people will remember the kindness of our Beggars' Sect. From now on, when you travel in Guanzhong, who will not give you some respect?

Moreover, with more people, the momentum becomes immense, and with that momentum, the Mongols will lose their composure. We must make them see enemies everywhere, so that we won't be throwing eggs against rocks, but rather using that momentum to break through!

Upon hearing Yao Yue's words, Liu Bai's expression changed, his fingers clenched tightly and then relaxed.

Yao Yue's plan seemed easy, but it was actually extremely risky. A slight mistake could cost her her life; it was like dancing on a tightrope.

Liu Bai himself was not afraid of death, but he had to be responsible for the lives of his brothers.

He looked up at the Beggars' Sect members around him, their eyes filled with turmoil.

Someone spoke first, saying, "Chief, please agree to Miss Yaoyue's request. I'm not afraid of death. Isn't this why I joined the Beggars' Sect?"

The others seemed to have made up their minds as well, and shouted in unison, "Boss, we are not afraid to die!"

Listening to his brothers' words, Liu Bai finally made up his mind.

He took a deep breath: "In ancient times, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang raised their banners in rebellion. Now I, Liu Bai, ask you: Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny? If this matter succeeds, I, Liu Bai, and all my brothers will not have lived in vain."

Then he looked at Yaoyue and said, "Sister Yaoyue, what a brilliant move to break through the encirclement! You have real guts! I, Liu Bai, admire you!"

He stood up and slapped his thigh:

"Thousands of ordinary people are willing to risk their lives, so what are there that my hundreds of Beggar Clan brothers wouldn't dare to do!"

"This favor, the Beggars' Sect will do!"

Yao Yue's tense body relaxed instantly, and the heavy weight in her heart finally settled down.

Yes, Yao Yue is far more than just bold.

She was never an ordinary woman.

Back when they were at the brothel, they dared to scheme against Zhang Huai and use him to get rid of Shen Zhibai.

He even dared to venture into the martial world alone when he had nothing, and stormed into the Prince's mansion by himself.

Now, she must lead thousands of civilians and hundreds of Beggars' Sect disciples to fight the Mongol soldiers to the death.

Every time, it's like snatching chestnuts from the fire!

"If Brother Liu dares to take action, then this matter is already half successful."

Liu Bai immediately spoke up to stop him.

"Yaoyue, enough with the small talk. Quickly tell me your plan. We need to act fast. Such a big operation can't be kept secret for long."

Liu Bai, who had been active in the city for many years, knew that any plan or action should be taken as quickly as possible; the longer it was delayed, the greater the risk.

Next, Yaoyue and Lu Wushuang laid out all their plans one by one in this dilapidated dojo.

Liu Bai and the group of men around her were all shocked. As a woman, she had such a cunning mind; she was truly a heroine among women.

The Beggars' Sect disciples around them were filled with fervor. They gripped their clubs tightly, their eyes no longer showing any fear, only the courage to face death. Being able to participate in such a great operation, even if they died, they had nothing to regret.

"Brothers," Yao Yue said, her voice not loud, but it pierced straight to the heart.

"After this, some people will live, but others will never see the sun again."

But I, Yaoyue, hereby swear—if I survive, I will never forget every hero who sacrificed their life.

If I die, may I be buried with you all beneath the walls of Xi'an!

After the words were spoken, the room fell into a deathly silence, which was then broken by a suppressed yet soul-stirring low growl.

"To live and die together!"

"To live and die together!"