The promised hour has arrived.

But Chu Qianli has not returned.

Fu Long knows this; Ali has her own plan.

"First, take the brothers and leave. I’ll go find Ali," Fu Long gently pushed Jingri.

"No, I’m going with you."

"I’ll go too."

"We all go!"

Wangyue, Leng Ji, Madam Cui, and Fu Ning, none of them were willing to leave.

Chu Qianli has not appeared so far, which means her mission to rescue Hua Rong is not going smoothly.

Now, because of the explosion and fire in the emperor’s sleeping quarters, most of the Imperial Army is guarding the emperor’s harem to protect him.

Fu Long doesn’t know what to decide; he wants to wait a bit longer for Ali’s instructions.

She couldn’t possibly not send any instructions and not return unless she is in danger.

But Ali said, unequivocally, not to go to Ronghua Hall to find her...

Just when Fu Long didn’t know what to do next, suddenly, something flew over from not far away.

It looked like a fairly large bird, but the sound was very strange, not at all like a bird flying.

"What’s that?" Madam Cui immediately went on guard.

Fu Long’s eyes lit up: "It’s Ali’s drone! Ali has sent a message!"

Sure enough, the drone fell right into Fu Long’s hands as if it had eyes.

Fu Long took the note hanging from the drone and, after a glance, immediately furrowed his brow.

"Leader Fu, how is it? Does Miss Chu have any instructions?" everyone asked anxiously.

Fu Long ignored them, merely speaking to the flashing light on the drone, "Ronghua Hall, Water Prison."

He knew that Ali was watching his every move through the screen from the other side.

This device, he often saw Ali use before.

The drone immediately flew up and quickly flew away.

Fu Long looked at everyone.

Everyone held their breath in anticipation.

"Ali said, tonight will be the final battle!"

Everyone’s hearts jolted abruptly!

Fu Long said, "Now, go and set fires in all the quarters, but only set fires; do not engage with anyone. Ali will also set a fire in Ronghua Hall, to ensure that all places are burning at the same time."

The forbidden areas of the Imperial Palace were originally heavily guarded.

But tonight, with most of the Imperial Army in the emperor’s quarters, it had become much easier to set fires all over.

"This thing has a terrifying explosive force. Once ignited, throw it out immediately; don’t get close, understand?"

"Understood!"

Each person took the special explosives made by Chu Qianli from Fu Long’s hands.

"Two hours from now, no matter alive or dead, everyone must return here. Those who don’t return will be considered dead in battle, and the main force will not wait even a moment."

"Yes!"

...

Ronghua Hall, Water Prison.

The first time Chu Qianli set eyes on Feng Yexuan, it felt like her heart was torn in two.

Two Vajra Hooks pierced through his shoulder blades, suspending him in the air.

The dark robe was already stained with blood.

His face was pale, and his lips were cracked.

But upon seeing Chu Qianli, his eyes instantly lit up with a dark brightness.

There wasn’t a lack of surprise, but at this moment, there was more worry.

"You go first; I’ll find a way to leave." When he spoke, he only realized his voice was so hoarse.

Chu Qianli’s heart ached: "Did they... disable your martial arts?"