Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan escapes from pursuing soldiers after injuring a warhorse and reflects on his recent actions, particularly the death of Li Mi, which he believes has altered history. He discovers Li Mi's possessions, including a letter addressed to Wang Bodang, and decides to deliver it while using Li Mi's gold for his journey. After five days, he arrives in the war-torn capital, Luo Yang, where he learns of a bounty on Yang Xuan Gan. Upon entering the city, he is struck by the contrast between the bustling life inside and the devastation outside. He finds Wang Bodang's home, delivers the letter, and is invited inside, intrigued by the simple yet functional furnishings and the possibility of learning martial arts from Wang Bodang.

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