Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan collapses in pain, revealing that Li Mi had poisoned the fish they were eating. Li Mi, confident in his skills, approaches Zhang Xuan with a dagger, but Zhang Xuan surprises him by revealing he hadn't eaten the poisoned fish. Zhang Xuan shoots Li Mi, killing him, and discovers items on his body, including a pouch. Hearing soldiers approaching, Zhang Xuan escapes into a ravine, evading capture. He witnesses a Sui general preparing an ambush against Yang Xuan Gan's forces. As the ambush unfolds, Yang Xuan Gan fights fiercely but faces overwhelming odds. The Sui general, Yuwen Chengdu, confronts Yang Xuan Gan, who is forced to flee after a fierce battle. Zhang Xuan, inspired by the violence and bravery he witnesses, takes action by ambushing Sui cavalry scouts. He kills them swiftly and escapes on a warhorse, drawing attention from Yuwen Chengdu, who orders a pursuit.

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