I Have A Mountain Stronghold.

Summary

In Chapter 53, Cheng Dalei gains fear points and encounters Su Ying, who is frightened but intrigued by him. They share an awkward moment, during which Cheng Dalei offers her a fragrant sachet he claims to have bought for her, despite it being stolen. Su Ying, feeling the weight of her recent misfortunes, reveals her struggles as a widow blamed for her family's downfall. Cheng Dalei expresses his desire to protect her, which touches Su Ying. She gives him a cage of pigeons to use for communication. Later, Cheng Dalei returns to his inn, where he meets his allies, including Lin Shaoyu and Qin Han. Tensions rise when Mengzi Yun confronts Cheng Dalei, but he defuses the situation by emphasizing the importance of their mission over fighting.

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