Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. Shen Tang questions the historical connection between the founder of the Martial Kingdom, Jisun, and the Gongxi Clan. Gu Chi explains that Jisun, a convict laborer, rose to power by leading a revolt and quickly conquered much of the continent before the kingdom's sudden collapse. Shen Tang realizes that the Jisun surname has significant roots, possibly linking to the Gongxi Clan. She reflects on the historical context of surnames and clans, noting the Gongxi Clan's decline due to past betrayals. Gongxi Qiu, focused on avenging his clan and retrieving a sacred object, believes in the possibility of reincarnation and the preservation of a body buried for over 200 years. Shen Tang is skeptical, questioning how a corpse could remain fresh after such a long time, but Gongxi Qiu insists that the sacred object's celestial nature allows for such preservation. .

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