Shi Feiyang responded, "Very good! Sister-in-law, please take good care of her, ensuring she is well-nourished and her meals are abundant. She is crucial for us. In the future, under our influence, she might lead the troops of Snow Eagle Castle to join us. The troops she commands are all Liaodong warriors, each with impressive stature and combat strength that cannot be underestimated. If we can incorporate these brave warriors, the power of our Heroic Sakura Association will rapidly grow, with promising prospects ahead."
Xiao Lingling approvingly gave a thumbs up, "The Grand Squad Leader's foresight is truly remarkable!"
After saying this, she left with a pleased mood.
Listening secretly in the corridor, Liu Guihua patted her chest lightly and let out a sigh of relief.
Only then did she fully understand Shi Feiyang's deep strategy, with no further worry about him having a change of heart.
A moment later, Wu Zhong and Liu Dayou brought iron plates and sealed the windows damaged by the fiends of Snow Eagle Castle.
Seeing this, Shi Feiyang approached Wu Zhong and Liu Dayou and said, "If you two brothers are tired, you may rest a bit. There's no need to overwork yourselves. I will go out to find the exact location of the Divine Water Palace. I believe the fiends of Snow Eagle Castle won't dare to attack again for a while. They still need some time to invite more high martial artists before daring to challenge us. However, if you encounter danger, you can use Wu Wei as leverage. Therefore, treating Wu Wei well is important."
Wu Zhong and Liu Dayou nodded in agreement, then walked toward the heavy iron door, removed the crossbar, and opened the gate.
Then, the two quickly hid behind the door to guard against sudden arrow attacks.
However, there was no one shooting arrows from outside.
With a smile on his face, Shi Feiyang agilely leaped out.
Wu Zhong and Liu Dayou hurriedly closed the two heavy iron doors, checked all the windows in the Unity Hall, and then took turns resting.
Shi Feiyang leapt out of Snow Eagle Castle but did not go far.
On an expanse of open snowy ground outside Snow Eagle Castle, Shi Feiyang landed lightly and looked up at the distant Eagle Beak Rock.
Despite the distance, with his golden eyes, he could still clearly see everything and everyone on Eagle Beak Rock.
He noticed that there seemed to be some black-clad figures busy with something atop Eagle Beak Rock, as if setting something up.
Shi Feiyang's mind raced as he secretly speculated about the identity and purpose of these figures.
Although his profound inner power gave him excellent hearing, he still couldn't hear clearly what those black-clad people were saying from such a distance.
So, Shi Feiyang performed the "Thousand Miles Without a Trace" supreme lightness technique and leaped up to Eagle Beak Rock.
He cautiously concealed his presence, slowly approaching Eagle Beak Rock, intending to investigate further.
As the distance shortened, he began to make out their whispers, which seemed to be discussing some important plan.
Shi Feiyang concentrated intensely to listen.
However, those black-clad men were busy moving things and heard nothing more.
Is there really a treasure under Snow Eagle Castle?
Otherwise, why would the remnants of Snow Eagle Castle keep inviting experts from Liaodong Martial Arts to seize it?
Is it just to retake their ancestral home?
Is it merely for the vast amounts of wealth and weapons they couldn't take when they fled before?
Clearly, the matter isn't that simple. Perhaps there's a hidden secret under Snow Eagle Castle that could drive the major forces of Liaodong Martial Arts mad.
Shi Feiyang pondered in his heart, feeling more and more that this trip to Snow Eagle Castle was full of unknowns and dangers.
However, Shi Feiyang dared not rashly conclude.
Thus, Shi Feiyang once again executed his astonishing "Thousand Miles Without a Trace" supreme lightness technique, silently leaving Eagle Beak Rock and flying back near Snow Eagle Castle.
He stood amidst the vast ocean of snowy forest, gazing at the magnificent Snow Eagle Castle, lost in deep thought.
After a brief yet profound contemplation, Shi Feiyang decided to seek support from the two charming maids, Bi Yan'Er and Lark, inside the Dragon God's Tower. So, he lowered his head to examine the ring on his left middle finger, gave a gentle blink with his left eye, and activated the enigmatic door of the Dragon God's Tower.
Shi Feiyang entered and found Lark and Bi Yan'Er, asking if they possessed the ability to delve into the earth, could they help him explore whether there's treasure or another secret hidden beneath Snow Eagle Castle.
Bi Yan'Er and Lark smiled silently, seemingly waiting for something.
Shi Feiyang cleverly expressed his intentions right away, stating that if he could indeed find treasure, he would use these riches to support the Great Ming Court, retaining only a small portion for righteous causes to fulfill his chivalrous dream.
If there were any advanced martial arts manuals, that would also be great, as they could improve his martial arts skills, allowing him to do more chivalrous deeds. He assured the two fairies not to worry, claiming he wasn't a greedy person.
One should do something for the common people while living, not just engage in the endless fighting of Jianghu.
One should leave some achievements in life, leave a name, leave an echo, shouldn't they?
Only then did Bi Yan'Er and Lark smile and praise Shi Feiyang, calling him a true hero who acts for the country and the people, worthy of respect.
Thus, the two followed Shi Feiyang out of the Dragon God's Tower and then disappeared from his sight.
Before long, Bi Yan'Er and Lark emerged from the ground, informing Shi Feiyang that there indeed was a gold mine beneath Snow Eagle Castle. With their ability, they could move this gold mine into the Dragon God's Tower.
Furthermore, those inside the Dragon God's Tower could extract this gold mine, refining the gold dust into gold bricks, bars, leaves, ingots, necklaces, collars, bracelets, and rings, even crafting golden needles for Shi Feiyang to use as hidden weapons.
Shi Feiyang felt a surge of ecstasy and immediately requested support from Lark and Bi Yan'Er, proceeding according to their plan.
Thus, Lark and Bi Yan'Er once again traversed the earth, moving the gold mine beneath Snow Eagle Castle out and into the Dragon God's Tower.
Shi Feiyang watched this scene before him, utterly astonished.
He had never witnessed such a magical feat, as if the two women were not of this world, but divine maidens possessing immortal techniques.
Shi Feiyang silently vowed to cherish this rare opportunity, using these fortunes to benefit the people and realize his chivalrous dream. At this moment, Snow Eagle Castle began to shake violently, prompting Wu Zhong, Liu Dayou, Liu Guihua, and Xiao Lingling to hastily escape with the still severely injured Wu Wei.
Since the gold mine had been transferred to the Dragon God's Tower, the area beneath Snow Eagle Castle was now hollow, clearly unable to withstand ongoing tremors.
Therefore, it was imperative to lead Wu Zhong, Liu Dayou, Xiao Lingling, and Liu Guihua to evacuate safely before Snow Eagle Castle completely collapsed.