Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan returns to Lu County in early spring, where he is now the leader of the Yang family guards. The Yang family has a small settlement in Lu County due to their ownership of land once granted to Grand Soul Master Yang Su. As Zhang Xuan patrols near the dock, he notices suspicious shadows across the river, suspecting potential threats against Yang Xuan Gan, a former head of the Yang family who is now in hiding. Meanwhile, Zhang Zhong Jian, a member of the Black Tortoises and Fire Phoenix, is observing the Yang family's activities, planning an operation to capture Yang Xuan Gan. That night, two large ships depart from the Yang residence carrying money and grain to support Yang Xuan Gan. They travel smoothly until they reach a canyon where Yang Xuan Gan is hiding with his dwindling army. Upon arrival, Yang Xuan Gan is cold towards Yang Wen Jun, who has brought supplies. Tensions rise as Zhang Xuan, aware of the Black Tortoises and Fire Phoenix's pursuit, prepares for potential conflict while the enemy lies in wait nearby.

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