Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Upon learning of Huang Shuang and Yue Yi's defection to Chen Hai, Yan Yuan felt anger but retreated to Songdu Mountain to regroup. Chen Hai attempted to persuade him to surrender, but Yan Yuan refused, reflecting on the hardships faced by his troops. Despite his disdain for surrendering, he acknowledged the wisdom in Huang Shuang and Yue Yi's choices. During a tense meeting, Chen Hai and Ning Chan'er visited Yan Yuan, with Chen Hai revealing he didn't intend to persuade Yan Yuan to surrender. Instead, he offered a settlement for the Black Swallow Army, recognizing Yan Yuan's determination. Yan Yuan, initially stern, softened upon realizing Chen Hai's intentions and welcomed them, despite his grievances against Ning Chan'er.

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