Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 324 The matter ends here.

Several men in black robes lay sprawled inside the cave. Clearly, it was the person standing inside who had knocked them unconscious.

"Your Highness!" Upon recognizing the figure, Jing Lei immediately rushed over and exclaimed, "Your Highness, these people..."

"They are just gunpowder makers who were captured to work. We can just take them back for questioning. There is no need to hurt them."

Lu Beimo's gaze swept across Chu Yueli's face before he stepped out of the cave and looked at Lei Xiao, saying in a deep voice, "Only this cave has gunpowder. Let the brothers come in and take everyone back."

In other words, it's safe to stay here; as for the rest, just use force to arrest them.

Lei Xiao immediately accepted the order: "Yes!"

He then turned and rushed out.

Sure enough, he came in with his men shortly after.

The bandits who were resting in the cave heard the commotion, but it was too late.

The cave contained fewer than a hundred people, who were quickly wiped out by the Mo Wang Mansion and the Royal Army.

Chu Yueli was initially a little frightened, fearing that there might still be gunpowder that could be ignited in some unknown corner.

But from the start of the arrest operation until its end, nothing unexpected happened.

Things went incredibly smoothly.

In a somewhat dazed state, she was pulled away from the cave by Lu Beimo.

Once outside, even a single breath feels incredibly fresh.

Those gunpowder makers who were brought in to work were trapped inside all day long, and they could feel that even breathing was difficult at any time. How did they manage to get through those days?

Chu Xiaohe soon arrived with his brothers from the Dragon Guard. Jing Lei handed over all the gunpowder and thunderbolts they had found inside to Chu Xiaohe.

Wan Yinghao and his brothers searched the area with shovels and hoes, bringing out all the materials they could dig and carry.

Afterwards, Lu Beimo actually ordered the cave to be completely sealed off.

"Wait a minute!" Chu Yueli strode over and stopped Wan Yinghao and his brothers who were carrying out the order.

She looked at Lu Beimo: "That person called the sect leader is not among these bandits. There might be clues he left behind. If we seal them off, how will we conduct future patrols?"

“He escaped injured,” Lu Beimo said.

"Then let's search for the secret passage through which he escaped. Perhaps I can find out where he went." Even if we don't find it, we can at least find some clues.

"Alright, I'll help you search later." But Lu Beimo still waved his hand and ordered, "This cave cannot be left to those with ulterior motives; it will be used to harm the people. Seal it up immediately!"

The prince has given the order; anyone who dares disobey must immediately seal off the cave.

Chu Yueli didn't say anything more.

Whatever he's thinking, let's leave it at that for now.

Lu Beimo did not take any of the spoils for himself; he handed them all over to Chu Xiaohe.

As for Wan Yinghao, he was originally the commander of the royal army outside the city. The Dragon Guard had a token given by the emperor, which allowed him to mobilize the royal army for assistance at any time when necessary.

Wan Yinghao felt very honored that Miss Li always remembered him.

After packing up, Wan Yinghao left.

Before leaving, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Chu Yueli and said, "Miss Li, if you need anything in the future, just come to me. I'm always ready to serve you."

"Thank you!" Chu Yueli also cupped her hands in thanks to him.

Wan Yinghao then led his brothers from the Royal Army and withdrew.

After most of the night had passed, the matter was ultimately left to Chu Xiaohe.

"Your Highness, since you're not going to get involved in this, why don't you go back and rest?" Seeing that Lu Beimo was about to say something, Chu Yueli said, "I'll take you back."