The Truth Comes to Light and the Final Duel
The sound of footsteps grew closer, and Li Yi and the others immediately became highly alert. Su Yao held a bow and arrow in her hand and stood at the door, ready to deal with the danger at any moment. When the footsteps stopped outside the temple, everyone's heartbeats quickened.
"People inside, listen up. We're here to help. Don't act rashly."
A voice came from outside. Li Yi and Su Yao exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion. Li Yi slowly opened the door of the temple, and there stood a group of people dressed in various clothes. At the head was a middle-aged man, and a sense of righteousness showed in his eyes.
"Who are you?" Li Yi asked.
The middle-aged man smiled slightly.
"I'm a knight-errant in the martial arts world, named Qin Yi. We've heard about your experiences and know that you've been framed by treacherous ministers. We've come here especially to offer our help."
After hearing this, Li Yi felt a warmth in his heart.
"So you're Sir Qin. Thank you so much."
Qin Yi led his companions into the temple, and everyone began to discuss the countermeasures together. Mu Rongxue said,
"We must find the evidence of Zhao Hong's crimes as soon as possible and present it to the emperor to clear Li Yi and Lin Yue's grievances."
Qin Yi nodded and said,
"That's right. I've already sent people to investigate Zhao Hong's crimes. I believe there will be news soon."
While waiting for the news, Lin Yue began to study the power of the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal. She found that there seemed to be some kind of connection between the Spirit Crystal and the Millennium Snow Ginseng. When the two were close to each other, a strange energy fluctuation would occur. Lin Yue told Li Yi and the others about this discovery, and everyone thought that this might be a key point.
"Maybe we can use this energy fluctuation to prove that the functions of the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal are not as evil as Zhao Hong said."
Lin Yue said.
Li Yi nodded slightly.
"What Miss Lin said makes sense. This might be a breakthrough for us."
A few days later, the people sent by Qin Yi came back. They brought evidence of Zhao Hong's corruption, taking bribes, and forming cliques for private gain. Li Yi looked at the evidence, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.
"Zhao Hong, you're finally going to pay for what you've done."
Everyone decided to take the opportunity when the emperor went out of the palace for a sacrifice and intercept the emperor's carriage on the way to expose Zhao Hong's crimes to him. On that day, the emperor's carriage moved forward slowly under the escort of the guards. Li Yi and the others had ambushed by the roadside early. When the carriage approached, they suddenly rushed out.
The guards immediately protected the emperor in the middle. Li Yi shouted loudly,
"Your Majesty, I have a grievance. I beg Your Majesty to look into it carefully."
The emperor, sitting in the carriage, frowned slightly when he heard the shout.
"Li Yi, why are you blocking my carriage?"
Li Yi presented the evidence of Zhao Hong's crimes and described in detail how Zhao Hong had framed them and all his evil deeds. After hearing this, the emperor's face darkened.
"Is this really the case?"
Just then, Lin Yue took out the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal, showed the emperor their magical power, and explained their uses.
The emperor looked at the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal and was very surprised. He sent people to investigate what Li Yi had said, and the result confirmed Zhao Hong's crimes. The emperor was furious and ordered Zhao Hong to be arrested.
When Zhao Hong learned of this, he was unwilling to admit defeat. He led his confidants and prepared to flee the capital. When Li Yi learned of this, he immediately led everyone to pursue him. In a forest on the outskirts of the capital, they finally caught up with Zhao Hong.
"Zhao Hong, you can't escape today."
Li Yi said coldly.
Zhao Hong looked at Li Yi and the others, his eyes full of resentment.
"Hmph, even if I die, I'll take you all down with me."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and his confidants rushed towards Li Yi and the others.
The final duel took place in the forest. Li Yi, Lin Yue, Su Yao, Qin Yi, and the others engaged in a fierce battle with Zhao Hong's confidants. Lin Yue used the power of the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal to support everyone. She injected the energy of the Spirit Crystal into everyone's weapons, making their attacks more powerful.
During the battle, Li Yi found that Zhao Hong's martial arts were very powerful, and he gradually began to struggle to resist. Just as Zhao Hong was about to deliver a fatal blow to Li Yi, Lin Yue suddenly rushed forward and blocked Zhao Hong's attack with her body.
"Miss Lin!" Li Yi shouted in horror.
Lin Yue fell into Li Yi's arms, and her clothes were stained with blood. Li Yi was heartbroken. He burst out with powerful strength and stabbed at Zhao Hong with his sword. Zhao Hong couldn't dodge in time and was stabbed by Li Yi and fell to the ground.
When Zhao Hong's confidants saw that he was killed, they surrendered one after another. Li Yi held Lin Yue in his arms and shouted anxiously,
"Miss Lin, wake up. You can't be in trouble."
Lin Yue opened her eyes weakly and looked at Li Yi.
"Your Highness, I... I'm fine... We've won..."
After this battle, Zhao Hong's conspiracy was completely crushed, and the grievances of Li Yi and Lin Yue were also cleared. The emperor highly praised their courage and wisdom. He not only pardoned their crimes but also rewarded them with a lot of property.
After Lin Yue and Li Yi returned to the prince's mansion, they lived a happy life. They used the power of the Millennium Snow Ginseng and the Spirit Crystal to treat the common people and bring benefits to the local area. And Su Yao, Mu Rongxue, Qin Yi, and the others also became their good friends and often visited each other. This love that spanned time and space also became a legend and was passed down among the people.