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Shangguan Yan and Xiao Heng both have the bloodline of the Xuanyuan Family flowing through their veins, and Little Jing Kong might also have some connection to the Xuanyuan Family. The enemies of the Xuanyuan Family were her enemies as well.

Normally, upon hearing this, the other person would ask, ‘What’s wrong with my face?’

But the Imperial Advisor didn’t.

Instead, after a moment of silence, he looked at Gu Jiao and asked, "Why do you want to fight for the Black Wind Cavalry?"

The sudden shift in topic almost threw Gu Jiao off.

"Who wouldn’t want something good?" Gu Jiao was cautious around the Imperial Advisor, especially after seeing those three clay figures. She had no intention of being completely open with him.

The Imperial Advisor fixed his gaze on her. "Do you realize that once you take this step, there’s no turning back?"

I never had a way back to begin with.

Seeing that Gu Jiao remained silent but showed a resolute attitude, the Imperial Advisor sighed, set his cup down, and said, "Let me take you somewhere."

......

Gu Jiao had thought that the Imperial Advisor was taking her to visit some part of the Imperial Advisor’s Hall, but to her surprise, they arrived at a military camp instead.

As Gu Jiao got off the carriage, she stood at the guarded entrance, soldiers stationed all around.

The military camp was located at the foot of a mountain, and the summer wind slowly blew through the valley ahead, carrying with it a hint of coolness from the depths of the valley. However, it was still unable to relieve the sweltering heat.

From the training grounds within the camp, the sound of hooves striking the earth could be heard at intervals.

A fleeting sensation washed over Gu Jiao, and for a moment, she felt as though she had been here before.

Ye Qing spoke briefly with the soldier at the gate, and the soldier respectfully allowed them to pass.

The Imperial Advisor led Gu Jiao inside.

Ye Qing followed closely behind them.

The first sight that greeted them was a massive training field where cavalrymen were arranging into formations.

To the east, there should have been a sparring platform, and to the west was the cavalry camp… Gu Jiao thought to herself.

"There used to be a sparring platform over there, but it was dismantled later." the Imperial Advisor said.

"What about the cavalry camp?" Gu Jiao asked instinctively.

"The cavalry camp are still there." The Imperial Advisor pointed westward across the training grounds. "They're blocked by the cavalry right now; you can't see them from here. I'll take you over."

Gu Jiao looked around in a daze, as if she had stepped into another world. "Is it… the Han Family's cavalry camp?"

The Imperial Advisor replied, "That's correct."

Gu Jiao responded, "It used to belong to the Xuanyuan Family."

The Imperial Advisor paused briefly, "You could say that."

Gu Jiao, still lost in the strange sensation that had washed over her, didn’t pay much attention to his carefully considered response.

The two of them arrived at the cavalry camp.

The so-called cavalry camp was where the Black Wind Cavalry horses were trained. Each Black Wind Cavalry horse had to undergo rigorous physical screening and stamina training before it could be assigned to a cavalryman for further tactical training.

The Black Wind Cavalry horses had a tough existence.

"Do you see that?" the Imperial Advisor gestured with a wave of his hand.

Gu Jiao followed his motion and saw a horse trainer on the battlefield commanding two young foals to charge across a fire bridge.

The foals had to charge through blazing flames on both sides.

And the bridge itself wasn’t stable.

One of the foals became frightened, standing still in the fire, too scared to move, letting out a pitiful cry.

The Imperial Advisor said, "What you're seeing is just the tip of the iceberg. The training intensity for foals in their first year is relatively low and, for the most part, safe."

Gu Jiao muttered, "This is considered safe?"

The Imperial Advisor didn’t respond but instead motioned for Gu Jiao to look to the other side.

Over there, adult Black Wind Cavalry horses were also crossing a burning bridge.

The flames were even fiercer and more intense; not only was the fire burning on both sides of the path, but flames were also raging at both ends of the bridge.

The Black Wind Cavalry horses had to charge straight into the flames without hesitation.

These horses not only needed to overcome their fear of the fire, endure the searing heat, but also hold their breath to avoid inhaling the toxic gases.

The Black Wind Cavalry horses were equipped with protective measures, so as long as they were fast enough, they wouldn't suffer burns.

However, that was in theory. In reality, there were often unexpected situations.

The Imperial Advisor spoke again. "The first test in the evaluation is crossing the burning bridge."

It took Gu Jiao a moment to realize that he was talking about the evaluation for the commander of the Black Wind Cavalry.

Was this him giving her an early tip-off?

The Imperial Advisor continued leading Gu Jiao forward. "The Imperial Advisor’s Hall doesn’t have a single horse that can cross the bridge."

Fear of fire was an animal's instinct, and only horses that had undergone special training could briefly overcome their innate fear.

But clearly, the horses in the Imperial Advisor's Hall were not required to undergo this kind of training.

Suddenly, a loud explosion echoed through the air, as if something had detonated.

Gu Jiao turned toward the source of the sound and was stunned to see another group of Black Wind Cavalry horses undergoing explosive training.

They had to maintain their formation without panicking under the threat of explosions.

Some newly introduced horses panicked and scattered in all directions, causing chaos on the field.

The Imperial Advisor pointed and said, "These horses have been trained since they were three months old, yet even they are this frightened."

Gu Jiao asked strangely, "...Don't tell me the second test is about explosions?"

The Imperial Advisor neither confirmed nor denied it.

It seemed that was the case.

If the first two tests could still be attempted by the fearless horse king, the third one would be absolutely impossible.

"Three hundred miles of riding." the Imperial Advisor said.

The horse king was still just a baby. A three-hundred-mile ride would almost cost its life.

The Imperial Advisor stopped walking, looked at Gu Jiao, and said solemnly, "None of the horses in the Imperial Advisor's Hall possess this kind of quality, so do you understand how difficult this Black Wind Cavalry competition is going to be? By the way, I’ll share another secret with you: The Han Family has a new Black Wind King. It's a five-year-old stallion, and it is, without a doubt, the most formidable Black Wind King I’ve ever seen."

"You have no chance of winning."

"Not even the top eleven noble families, including the Nangong Family, stand a chance."

‘Do you truly think you can bear the full truth now? If you can’t, then it might be better for you not to know at all.’

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…