Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 145 Peach Blossoms Smile in the Spring Breeze, the Dust Settles

"Your Highness, Princess, I have investigated clearly. This dungeon is full of traps. Only with the pass token of the leader of the organization can you enter and exit freely." The Grand Tutor lowered his voice and handed an ebony token to Hu Bugui. "This is the information I have collected over the years. It will come in handy today."

Hu Bugui took the token, which was cold to the touch. There was a lifelike dragon carved on it, which exuded a cold and oppressive aura. He took a deep breath and handed the token to Wu Tao: "Tao'er, I leave everything to you."

Wu Tao took the token and nodded solemnly. She understood that this was their last chance, success or failure depended on this one move. According to the plan, she would pretend to surrender, take advantage of the leader's underestimation of the enemy, approach him, and then activate the artifact's self-destruction program.

After changing into plain clothes, Wu Tao suppressed his grief and anger and walked out of the dungeon with heavy steps. Hu Bugui and the Grand Tutor hid in the dark, watching everything closely.

When the leader of the organization saw Wu Tao coming alone, he smiled smugly: "Why, has the princess figured it out and is willing to submit to me?"

Wu Tao lowered his eyelids to hide the hatred in his eyes, and said calmly: "I am willing to surrender, I only ask you to let the prince and the master go."

“Hahaha, a man who knows the current situation is a hero!” The leader of the organization laughed loudly, his tone full of disdain, “Don’t worry, as long as you listen obediently, I will naturally spare their lives.”

Wu Tao quietly observed the surroundings, looking for an opportunity to approach the leader of the organization. Suddenly, she discovered that the leader of the organization had a jade pendant hanging around his waist, which was the key to activating the self-destruction program of the artifact.

"Chief, this jade pendant..." Wu Tao pointed at the jade pendant and asked with pretended curiosity.

The leader of the organization looked down at the jade pendant and said nonchalantly, "This is something I carry with me. How come the princess likes it too?"

"This jade pendant is exquisitely carved. You can tell at a glance that it is worth a lot of money." Wu Tao calmly approached the leader of the organization and stretched out his hand to touch the jade pendant. "Would you mind letting me take a look?"

The leader of the organization was bewitched by Wu Tao's beauty and did not realize the danger was approaching. He laughed and took off the jade pendant and handed it to Wu Tao: "Princess, if you like it, I will give it to you."

Wu Tao took the jade pendant and was secretly delighted. She calmly brought the jade pendant close to the artifact and entered the activation password told to her by the tutor.

The next moment, the artifact suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful energy wave spread out in all directions...

The sudden burst of light from the artifact was like the blazing sun in the sky, illuminating the entire dungeon. The leader of the organization was caught off guard, his eyes widened in horror, and he instinctively wanted to retreat, wanting to avoid this sudden change.

"What did you do?!" he roared, his voice full of fear and anger. He reached out to grab Wu Tao, trying to stop it, but he only grabbed a corner of her clothes.

Wu Tao was prepared, and she used his strength to leap back and escape from his control. She stood firm and looked at the once invincible hero in front of her. There was no fear on her face, only a resolute coldness.

"I've already told you that I will make you pay the price!" She spoke every word with force.

The leader of the organization realized that he had been deceived and played around by this seemingly weak woman. He was furious, but he could do nothing but watch the light grow stronger and stronger, and feel the destructive energy accumulating.

"Come on!"

Before Wu Tao finished speaking, a powerful shock wave swept out from the artifact, causing the dungeon to shake violently and rocks to fall from the top of the head. The leader of the organization was the first to be hit, and was thrown away by the force, hitting the wall heavily and spitting blood.

"Tao'er!" Hu Bugui's eyes were bloodshot, and he rushed to Wu Tao desperately, holding her tightly in his arms. At the critical moment, a figure appeared like a ghost, pulled up the two of them, and jumped into a deep cave.

"Xiaoyao!" Wu Tao was surprised and delighted when he saw who it was.

Li Xiaoyao looked solemn, and without saying much, he led the two of them to run through the intricate passage. The passage was narrow, and gravel rolled down from time to time, but they didn't care about that, they just ran forward desperately, escaping from the place that was about to become a purgatory on earth.

Behind him, the explosion was deafening and the whole earth was shaking, as if the end of the world was coming.

After an unknown amount of time, they finally escaped from the dungeon and came to a hidden valley. Li Xiaoyao activated the mechanism he had prepared in advance, and a stone door rose in the valley, isolating them from the outside world.

"We are safe." Li Xiaoyao let out a long sigh and comforted the two people who were still in shock.

Wu Tao leaned in Hu Bugui's arms, still feeling frightened. She looked down at the jade pendant in her hand, which had become dim and dull, as if it had exhausted all its strength.

"It's over..." She murmured to herself, with a hint of fatigue in her tone, but also a hint of relief.

What they didn't know was that the explosion not only destroyed the dungeon, but also destroyed the base that the leader of the organization had painstakingly built up over the years. The power he had accumulated over the years would also collapse in this catastrophe.

However, has the crisis really been resolved? Has the mysterious leader of the organization really been wiped out?

No one knows the answer.

Outside the valley, the spring breeze blows, the peach blossoms bloom, and the scene is full of vitality. However, in the invisible place, there may be a greater crisis hidden, waiting for them to face...

In the valley, peach petals fell like rain, landing on the shoulders and hair of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, and also on the dull jade pendant. The aftermath of the explosion had subsided, and outside the valley, birds were chirping, and the sun shone through the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, a scene of peace and tranquility.

"It's over." Wu Tao sighed softly and held the jade pendant tightly in his palm, as if he was holding on to this ups and downs of fate.

Li Xiaoyao looked at the bright spring scenery outside the valley and nodded, "Yes, the base of the organization leader has been completely destroyed, and those who followed him have also scattered like monkeys when the tree fell, and can no longer cause any trouble. This crisis has been completely resolved."

Hu Bugui took Wu Tao into his arms, kissed her on the forehead, and said in a deep voice with indelible tenderness: "Tao'er, we can finally rest assured."

Wu Tao leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, but she felt an indescribable sense of loss in her heart. The crisis was over, and it was time for them to go back, back to the familiar yet strange modern society.

As if he could see through her thoughts, Hu Bugui stroked her hair and said softly, "No matter where you want to go, I will accompany you."

Wu Tao looked up and met his deep eyes, which reflected her figure and all her joys, sorrows, anger and happiness. Yes, no matter where she is, as long as he is by her side, that place is home.

Li Xiaoyao looked at the two of them, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Wu Tao, "This is what my master left behind. It can open the door of time and space. You can take it and come back at any time."

Wu Tao took the jade pendant. This jade pendant was exactly the same as the one in her hand, but the color was warmer and it exuded a faint warmth.

"Gate of Time and Space?" Wu Tao looked at Li Xiaoyao puzzledly.

Li Xiaoyao explained: "The explosion of the artifact not only destroyed the conspiracy of the organization's leader, but also repaired the time and space rift caused by the time travel. You can travel freely between the Tang Dynasty and the modern times."

Wu Tao opened her eyes wide in surprise. It turned out that everything was the best arrangement. Fate made them meet, fall in love, and finally, gave them such a beautiful ending.

Holding the two jade pendants, Wu Tao was filled with emotion. On one side was the bustling modern city, and on the other was the ancient and fragrant Tang Dynasty. She could choose freely and travel freely.

"Tao'er, it's time for us to go." Hu Bugui's voice brought Wu Tao back to reality.

Wu Tao took a deep breath, suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart, nodded and said, "Okay, let's go home."

A white light flashed, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui disappeared into the valley. Li Xiaoyao looked at the empty valley, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. The peach blossoms were still splendid, and the spring breeze was still warm, but some people and some things were destined to become memories, buried deep in the heart.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui returned to the modern world and tried to adapt to life here. The tall buildings and busy traffic were completely different from the Tang Dynasty. But they did not feel confused or helpless, because they had each other in their hearts, their vision for the future, and their love that transcended time and space.

However, is the story really over? What fate will the jade pendant that can open the door to time and space bring them?

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walked hand in hand on the familiar yet strange streets. The tall buildings reflected the dazzling light in the sun, the endless stream of cars was like a steel torrent, and the bustling city seemed like a huge maze, making them feel a little lost.

"Tao'er, are you used to it?" Hu Bugui asked softly, his deep eyes full of concern. His tall figure was particularly conspicuous in the crowd, attracting many curious glances.

Wu Taohui held his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm, and felt much more at ease. "It's OK, I just miss the bustle of Chang'an City and those familiar faces."

Hu Bugui gently stroked her long hair and said softly, "We will go back. Once things here are settled, we will go back."

"Yeah." Wu Tao nodded, but he knew in his heart that the way back might not be as simple as he imagined.

They returned to Wu Tao's home in modern times, a small but cozy apartment. Hu Bugui was full of curiosity about everything in modern times. Like a curious child, he touched and looked at things here and there, and asked Wu Tao about the uses of various electrical appliances from time to time.

Seeing Hu Bugui's serious expression, Wu Tao couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You look like you have traveled from ancient times."

Hu Bugui also smiled. He pulled Wu Tao over and asked her to sit next to him. "Yes, I traveled from ancient times, just for you."

Wu Tao's heart trembled slightly. She snuggled in Hu Bugui's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, her heart filled with happiness and emotion.

"Taoer, marry me." Hu Bugui said suddenly, his tone firm and gentle, his deep eyes full of love.

Wu Tao was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile appeared on his face. "Okay."

They decided that no matter what the future held, they would face it together and protect their love and home together.

So, with the witness of relatives and friends, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui held a grand wedding in modern times. They wore modern dresses, exchanged rings, and made vows of love.

At the wedding, Wu Tao recounted their fantastic experiences in the Tang Dynasty. Their story moved everyone present and became a legend that has been passed down through the ages.

On a sunny afternoon, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walked hand in hand along the tree-lined path in the park.

"Bugui, what do you think we should do in the future?" Wu Tao asked, with a hint of confusion in his tone.

"Whatever you want to do, I will support you." Hu Bugui said gently, his eyes full of pampering.

"I think..." Wu Tao pondered for a moment, a determined light flashed in his eyes, "I want to use modern knowledge to change the life in the Tang Dynasty and let the people there live a better life."

Hu Bugui held her hand tightly, his eyes full of appreciation and support. "Okay, let's work together to create a better future for our homeland."

As the sun sets, the golden sunlight falls on them, as if covering them with a layer of golden gauze. Their shadows are stretched out very long, extending into the distance, indicating that their future road is still very long...