[Fantasy] My World (Complete) - 12

Chapter Eleven: A Sudden Turn of Events
"You wanted to apologize, but you didn't need to bring such a large group, did you?"
I glanced behind them; the remaining three hundred-odd experts from both families had arrived, bringing the total to over four hundred I'd seen earlier.
Their positioning pleased me greatly; they were positioned exactly fifteen meters from the hill, perfect for Little Turtle and Little Bird's cavalry to charge and unleash their full power.
The two men, of course, heard the approaching hooves and felt even more reassured.
"Your Highness, we were afraid of being impolite, so we brought extra people!"
Fu Jikong smiled. "To show our sincerity, we've decided to invite you to Yuwen Manor, where we'll treat you to fine wine, delicacies, and beautiful women. We hope Your Highness won't disappoint us!"
I raised an eyebrow: "You're trying to kidnap me?"
"Not at all, just a friendly visit. Your Highness doesn't need to make it so serious,"
Yuwen Wushang smiled. "As long as the Emperor in the capital sends word, we will definitely let you leave."
Would Emperor Kangzong really send someone to rescue me? This is unimaginable. Leaving aside whether he wants it or not, if he knew I was so useless, captured so early in my career, he might even be hoping this good-for-nothing son-in-law was dead.
"You...you dare to do this!"
I roared angrily. "You dare kidnap a Duke of the Empire? Do you think the Empire's army is just for show? Get out of my way! Otherwise, I'll bring my army and raze both of you to the ground!"
To feign weakness while simultaneously displaying resentment is no easy feat. Fortunately, I, Liu Ri, have been quick-witted and adaptable since childhood, making me a master at portraying such emotions and actions—enough to be a master of intrigue.
"Hahaha..."
Perhaps feeling confident of victory, Fu Jikong simply tore off his mask of friendliness and said coldly, "Ren Lanting, stop pretending! Do you think the Emperor would turn against us, the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang, for a relative of dubious origin like you? Tell me the truth! You have to go today, whether you like it or not!"
I looked at them with a half-smile: "Just you?"
"What? Aren't we enough?"
Yuwen Wushang said sarcastically, "Although you are highly skilled, we are not paper tigers. Four hundred and twenty-one people are enough for you to kill until your hands are sore and then surrender! You'd better be honest, otherwise you'll be going to hell before the Emperor and the two princes compromise!"
Fu Jikong chimed in, "Brother Yuwen, don't talk to him anymore, things might change if we drag it out."
"Alright!"
Yuwen Wushang nodded. "Your Highness, you saw it all, didn't you? Did you and your men come with us willingly? Or will we kill your men and take you away?"
As he spoke, he looked at the two twin beauties, a lewd look appearing on his face. "Hehe, what a pity for these two beauties."
Damn it! Seeing the old man's expression, I was extremely displeased. How dare he try to take advantage of my women? Since we've already torn off all pretenses, there's no need to hold back anymore. I let out a sharp whistle and waved my hand, and all the men behind me ran off the main road.
"Hahaha, where are you going?"
Yuwen Wushang laughed. "Brother Fu, do you think these people are idiots? We have cavalry. Do they think two legs can outrun four?"
Fu Jikong also looked smug and was about to say a few more sarcastic remarks when suddenly, the ground shook violently.
They weren't soldiers by training, so they had no idea where the tremor came from. Only when the sound of countless hooves echoed from the hillside did they turn around in horror.
Two conical steeds charged down the hill at breakneck speed. Because they were only a dozen meters apart, the two groups of skilled warriors hadn't even had time to spread out before they were swept away, tearing through the panicked herds.
"Neigh..."
The horses, in their panic, bolted wildly, causing the warriors on them to stagger. Before they could even use their skills, their heads and limbs were severed by the charging riders, and they fell from their horses in agony.
But they weren't the worst off. The worst off were those skilled warriors who abandoned their horses and tried to hold off the enemy with their individual skill. Little did they know that while one skilled warrior could normally defeat ten soldiers, once the soldiers mounted their horses and formed a charging cavalry, three hundred cavalry against three hundred skilled warriors would inevitably result in a cavalry victory.
As soon as they dismounted, facing the sheer force of the charging cavalry, they were utterly helpless, unable to withstand even a single blow. The knights, using their high speed to wield their blades, each strike carrying immense weight. Essentially, the experts from both families were knocked to the ground with a single charge, then trampled beyond recognition by countless hooves, dying a agonizing death.
The experts from the Yuwen and Fu families, accustomed to straightforward, direct combat in the martial world, had never witnessed such a coordinated cavalry charge. After only five or six thrusts and separations, the experts from both families were fragmented into small, scattered groups, relentlessly slaughtered by the knights.
Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong watched, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. They had only ever considered horses as mere transportation, never imagining they could be used to attack the enemy in this way.
Their own group of experts, facing the relentless onslaught of two enemy cavalry units, were virtually powerless to resist. Only a dozen or so on the outside managed to escape in all directions.
The two cavalry units didn't stop their attack. While continuously tearing apart the two groups of experts, they also sent dozens of riders to charge towards Yuwen Wushang and his group. The ferocious, galloping horses were upon them in the blink of an eye.
"Retreat!"
The two clan leaders, possessing some foresight, realized from the previous scene that while their skills were high, they were far from being able to withstand the combined force of the cavalry. With a loud shout, they led their dozens of experts, scattering like wild beasts.
Only then did they understand why they had ordered their men to run—it was to prevent the cavalry from accidentally killing their own men!
That despicable Ren Lanting! He had actually set up such a trap for them! He was truly too ruthless! The two clan leaders cursed inwardly as they ran in all directions.
Seeing them scatter, the cavalry knew their plan to encircle and annihilate them was impossible. At the command of their leader, they turned back and continued to join the fight to divide and kill the two groups of experts.
As Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong were rushing forward, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them. Without even looking, they unleashed a burst of true energy, intending to kill the enemy blocking their path.
"Where are you two going?"
Unexpectedly, the newcomer not only blocked their attack, dissolving the true energy, but also chuckled as he uttered this question. The two clan leaders were startled and looked up to see me standing smiling before them.
"We haven't finished our conversation yet, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
With that, my expression suddenly turned cold, and my Heavenly Demon True Energy slammed towards them. "Go back!"
The Heavenly Demon Energy was heavy and domineering; the two couldn't dodge it at all, and could only cleave their hands in front of them, their hand blades striking the energy.
"Boom..."
The two explosive energies collided, and we both took a step back.
"Hehe, not bad, as expected of the heads of the three major martial arts families in Liufeng Kingdom, come again!"
I laughed and stepped forward, my figure like a ghost, instantly making the two of them unable to move freely, only able to defend back to back, without even the slightest strength to counterattack.
As the elders and experts from both families scattered like birds and beasts with their patriarchs, my men, who had been a step ahead of them, now blocked their path, desperately trying to stop their escape.
Two beautiful ninjas, wielding large swords high, flashed into the crowd, their blades sweeping and powerful, relentlessly reaping the lives of their enemies.
The three kings of the Lu family unleashed their demonic arts, their figures transforming into three shadows like ferocious beasts. Once their claws struck an expert from either family, they left five bloody holes, instantly rendering the opponent incapable of fighting.
Only a few elders, whose skills were no less than theirs, and perhaps even superior, were no longer focused on fighting. They feinted an attack and fled further away, without looking back.
After a short while, apart from myself and the two patriarchs on the battlefield, everyone else had either been killed or fled; the experts from both families had been completely slaughtered.
On the other side of the cavalry battlefield, the results were even more impressive. Nearly 350 enemies were all slain by the cavalry, with not a single one escaping.
At this moment, Little Turtle and Little Bird, seeing the situation, immediately led the remaining 200-plus knights to rush over, forming a circle around us and putting immense pressure on the two clan leaders.
Seeing this, Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong were on the verge of collapse. They had used all their strength, but they couldn't escape my attack range at all. They dared not even try to escape, let alone counterattack, fearing that I would kill them the moment they turned their backs.
Seeing this, I smiled slightly and struck them on the shoulders with two Heavenly Demon Palms, knocking them back three feet. I didn't pursue them, but instead stepped back a few paces to stand with my two beautiful wives.
"Brother, we counted, a total of eighteen people escaped. Because of the complex terrain, we didn't call the brothers to chase after them,"
Jing Gongmei said apologetically.
"What does it matter? Those who escaped should all be elder-level experts. Most importantly, our own casualties were minimal. Letting these ants go is nothing,"
I said with a smile, taking her hand.
My voice was slightly louder, and the Lu family experts behind me were almost moved to tears of gratitude. Even some of the knights behind me nodded in approval, thinking that their new master was indeed a good person.
Actually, I said this on purpose. Although we didn't annihilate all the experts from the Yuwen and Fu families, almost two-thirds of their elite forces remained here. Such a blow would be enough to keep both families from recovering for three years, which was more than enough.
Besides, what's the point of pursuing responsibility now that they've already escaped? It's better to forgive our own people's sins so they'll be more willing to repay me in the future. Now it seems that I've completely achieved my goal.
The two family heads opposite me looked grim. Faced with this almost hopeless situation, no one would look good.
"Two patriarchs, isn't this a strange situation?"
I said calmly. "Just now, I was in dire straits, but now our positions have completely reversed. Do you need me to repeat what you just said?"
"Ren Lanting! Don't be so arrogant!" Fu Jikong
said sternly. "If you kill us, the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang will not let you off."
"But if I don't kill you, will they let me go?"
I retorted.
The two were speechless for a moment.
"You... as long as you let us go, we will definitely never oppose you again!"
Yuwen Wushang, adhering to the principle of not fighting a losing battle, pleaded in a low voice.
"I know you're all sincere now, thinking that as long as you can leave here safely, you'll never oppose me again,"
I said calmly. "But you must understand that people's thoughts change over time. If you manage to escape, your first thought will definitely be to swear revenge for today's events, not anything else."
"No, we definitely won't do that, please let us go!"
Fu Jikong repeatedly denied, even patting his chest and swearing, almost as if he wanted to find a slaughtered horse to write a blood oath.
"Give me a reason to let you go, or give me something equivalent to your lives,"
I smiled. "But before that, please return the gold notes I gave you."
Jing Gongcai couldn't help but chuckle, but was glared at by her sister. The little girl quickly tightened her face and made a fierce expression, but that pink face was not scary at all; on the contrary, it was incredibly cute.

Chapter Twelve: Losing
Both Wife and Army Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong were in no mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery. With bitter smiles, they handed back the gold notes they hadn't even warmed in their pockets.
The little turtle and little bird beside them, seeing this, also chuckled inwardly: These two idiots! As long as the young master doesn't kill you on the spot, he'll definitely squeeze every last drop of profit out of you. You'll suffer for it!
"Your Highness, I still have some savings on me. Please take them."
Along with the gold note, Fu Jikong handed over several of his own.
I glanced at them and saw that they only amounted to about a million gold coins. I was furious: "Fu Jikong, are you trying to fob me off like a beggar? Or is your life only worth a million gold coins?"
"Your Highness, we're all poor. Don't be fooled by our success in the martial world; everything costs money! Where would we get so much?"
Fu Jikong quickly complained.
Seeing this, Yuwen Wushang secretly resented Fu Jikong for raising prices. He originally only wanted to give 500,000 gold coins, but now it seemed that even 1 million wouldn't be enough. So he also gave out three gold notes, which added up to 1.2 million gold coins.
“Yes, Your Highness, we are a prominent family in the martial world. After every battle, if the aftermath of compensation, support, and rewards are not handled properly, who will be willing to risk their lives for us?”
Yuwen Wushang echoed Fu Jikong’s words. “Our daily business is also difficult. Merchants are too cunning. We can only make a profit of one or two tenths of the cost. If it weren’t for our backer—the Prince’s help—our family fortune might have been swallowed up by merchants long ago.”
I waved my hand impatiently: “What do I care if you’re working hard or not? Hurry up and show me something sincere, or I won’t mind killing you two and hanging your bodies on the city gate of the capital with a piece of cloth on them that says ‘These two were killed for failing to pay the ransom.’ You can decide what to do!”
The two heads of the two top families in Liufeng Kingdom turned green upon hearing this. If that were to happen, the Yuwen family and the Fu family might not be able to recover for decades.
"Your Highness, that's all we have. We really can't come up with any more."
After rummaging around, the two men gritted their teeth and each pulled out a million gold notes, turning their pockets inside out to indicate they had no more money.
I took the gold notes and casually handed them to the ninja beauty behind me, who happily accepted them with a beaming smile.
"You two idiots! You're out of money, but you have other things, right? I'm open to anything, as long as it's good, I'll take it."
This is what it means to turn your back on someone ruthlessly. I nodded repeatedly when taking the money, but once I took the items, my expression changed immediately, demanding more.
Yuwen Wushang, already in a painful situation, couldn't hold back any longer upon hearing this and immediately cursed, "Ren Lanting! Don't go too far!"
*Slap!*
My response was a slap in mid-air, leaving his face red and swollen.
Yuwen Wushang had never suffered such humiliation. He was furious and wanted to charge forward to fight, but when he saw the hundreds of cavalry behind me, his arrogance vanished instantly.
"Fool! Do you think you're still the head of the Yuwen family?"
I said coldly. "Offending me is a capital offense! If you want to die, take a step forward!"
Yuwen Wushang felt the murderous intent in my eyes, and he became even weaker. Who said that people in the martial world were exceptionally tough? For a martial arts master like Yuwen Wushang, who had enjoyed wealth and power and controlled a region, death was an extremely painful thing. Fu Jikong, who
was now an ally of Yuwen Wushang, saw that the situation was not good and quickly stepped forward to help him out, saying, "Your Highness, please be reasonable. What do you want? As long as it's something we can give you, we will give it to you."
"Forget it, meeting a bunch of poor devils is just my bad luck!"
I shook my head in annoyance.
The two men, thinking I didn't want anything else, beamed with joy and clasped their hands, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, for sparing our lives! Thank you for your magnanimity!"
"Wait a minute!"
I suddenly called out to the two overjoyed men. "When did I promise not to kill you?"
They quickly replied, "You...you just said..."
"That's because I hadn't finished speaking."
I spread my hands. "Since you're so poor, I don't want money. I'm not short of money anyway."
"Your Highness, if you don't want money, do you want our martial arts manuals? Or perhaps the beauties from our family?"
they asked pitifully.
"Your pathetic martial arts can't compare to mine,"
I said dismissively. "As for beauties, I don't want to keep a knife in my bed that might stab me at any moment, so forget it."
"Then...then we have nothing to offer you,"
Yuwen Wushang said with a sudden inspiration. "How about we write you a letter of allegiance?"
Fu Jikong immediately reacted: "Yes, Your Highness, we pledge our allegiance to you. If we disobey, you can take the letter of allegiance to the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan, and we'll be doomed!"
The two had a good plan; they didn't care about the consequences now, as long as they got out of trouble first.
As for writing a letter of allegiance to betray the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan, anyone would know it was impossible. The two families were already firmly tied to the two princes' chariots and would never side with anyone else. If I took two letters of allegiance to the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan, I would only be ridiculed.
The shrewd merchants of Wushuang County had done this kind of thing far too many times; I was already used to it and naturally wouldn't fall for it.
"Writing is a good thing, but I don't need a pledge of allegiance,"
I said slowly. "I just need you to copy a few passages from 'The Book of Lewdness,' change a few names, and give them to me verbatim."
"The Book of Lewdness" was written by a legendary martial arts master. Upon its release, it received countless accolades, creating a frenzy not only on the mainland but also spreading to island nations like Japan.
Because its content was far too obscene and vulgar, containing incest and group sex, it was jointly banned by the three countries on the mainland, listed as a forbidden book, and anyone who read it was arrested and imprisoned.
But the laws and the hardships of imprisonment could not dampen the enthusiasm of the many lecherous men.
Although the published version was gone, everyone possessed various rare and handwritten copies, which circulated privately among wealthy families—the most expensive handwritten copy was said to be from the calligraphy master Yan Xiaoqing of the Great Yuan Dynasty, with a asking price of 50,000 gold coins, but the master still refused to sell.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong's expressions changed. Sensing something was amiss, they subconsciously asked, "Your Highness, how should we revise it?"
"It's very simple. Aren't there many incestuous scenes in it? Take the part where they defile their daughters and force them to be their sex slaves, and replace it with the names of the Prince of Tang, the Prince of Zhennan, and their daughters, preferably with their daughters-in-law; then write that the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang commit adultery in the palace, capturing more than a dozen of the emperor's concubines for their own pleasure."
I spoke with great enthusiasm, finding the thought of such a scene thrilling. "Don't take it too seriously. Although the palace adultery scene isn't in the book, just copy the part about the adultery of the ladies of powerful families."
"Thud!"
The two men's legs went weak, and they immediately sat on the ground, tears welling up in their eyes. "Your Highness, please kill us!"
What a joke! If they wrote this down, and it ended up in the hands of the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang, even though they were the heads of two of the three great martial arts families in Liufeng Kingdom, they would still be killed—it wouldn't be difficult for the two princes to replace one family head.
"Very well, you don't have to write it. It'll save me from releasing the tigers back into the mountains."
A murderous glint flashed in my eyes, and with a "whoosh," the Heavenly Demon True Qi swept past their ears. A few strands of hair fell, but it was enough to make their souls scatter.
"How about it? How do you want to die?"
I said cruelly. "Since we happen to have some fine horses, we'll simply tie your limbs together with some ropes and let the horses run together... Thud!"
I deliberately raised my voice for the last "thud," scaring the two men so much that they almost wet their pants, as if they could imagine that terrifying scene happening to them.
“Brother-in-law, you’re wrong, aren’t you? With the head included, a person only has five limbs, not six!”
Lu Tianlu couldn’t help but correct me.
I glared at him: “Men have a sixth limb, women don’t, you idiot! Go away!”
As soon as I said this, everyone understood. The Jinggong sisters blushed with embarrassment, while the people around them burst into laughter, the loudest of which naturally came from the two unruly servants.
Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong nearly fainted. The thought of losing their manhood sent a surge of terror through them, and they finally roared in unison, "Your Highness, I'll write! I'll write!"
I said with feigned sympathy and understanding, "Didn't you say you didn't want to write? If you don't want to, don't force yourself. Anyway, being torn apart by six horses isn't that painful, it'll be over in a flash, and you'll preserve your reputation, isn't that good?"
Now that they had said it, they didn't hesitate any longer and firmly said, "I'm willing! I'm willing to write! Not at all forced."
"Really, don't force yourself,"
I said kindly, "I hate forcing people."
The two cursed inwardly, "You devil, you lie without batting an eye! If you hadn't threatened us, would we really be doing this willingly?"
Despite their insults, the two still managed a forced smile: "Your Highness, we really are willing! We've loved reading 'The Book of Lewdness' since we were kids, especially those scenes. It's our honor to be able to recreate it in the master's style! Please bring us paper and pen!"
"Alright, this is your own choice, so don't wrong me later. All the brothers are my witnesses!"
I shouted the last sentence to the people behind me.
"Yes!"
the surrounding people responded loudly.
They had heard me perfectly well and burst into laughter. Although they were skilled in martial arts, they were originally soldiers, used to being rough and vulgar. Seeing their master so shamelessly tormenting people was exactly what they wanted. Following this master, they were sure their lives wouldn't be boring.
Nearby, experts from the Lu family brought paper and pens. The two family heads, no longer caring about appearances, buried themselves in the stone slab beside them and began writing furiously.
It was clear they had studied the "
Lewd and Shameless Manual" quite well; their writing flowed like lightning. In just half an hour, they had finished their dozens of chapters. Meanwhile, the newly appointed servants, led by Little Turtle and Little Bird, had already cleaned up the corpses on the official road and along the main road, restoring peace and order to the area.
I picked up the two heads of the household's works and found them quite amusing. While their writing couldn't compare to the original masters, their imaginations were incredibly rich. They portrayed the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang as utterly depraved and wicked lechers, deserving of universal condemnation.
I handed the two stacks of papers to the little bird to put away, smiling, "Alright, I'll take these. If I'm ever unhappy, I can print them out and hand out a copy to each of them at the gates of the Prince of Zhennan's and the Prince of Tang's residences."
"Your Highness, rest assured, you certainly won't be unhappy. We'll do everything to satisfy you…May I ask, Your Highness, could you give us two horses so we can leave?"
The two were now only hoping to leave quickly to avoid further torment from me.
"Of course,"
I said seriously. "I'm a very kind person. To prevent you from developing dementia in your old age, I've decided to let you walk home to get some exercise. You don't have any objections, do you?"
The two sighed inwardly; what terrible luck they'd had to run into this little devil!
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. We'll take our leave now."
They dared not say more, and following the path cleared by the knights behind them, they used their lightness skills to flee as if pursued by countless ferocious beasts.
Damn! Their lightness skills had already reached the level of flying over grass, even faster than me! If they had possessed this level of skill earlier, how could I have stopped them?
"The potential of martial arts practitioners is truly boundless!"
I commented, shaking my head.
"Young Master, now that we've dealt with these guys, why don't we set off now?"
Little Turtle and Little Bird said. "The young mistress and the others have agreed to meet us at the post station in Guping County, Tuyi Prefecture, 150 li away."
Nodding and waving, I, the Jinggong sisters, and the Lu family experts mounted our horses.
"Who came this time?"
I asked the two who were leading the way.
"It's Sister Xiaorou and the other four. Young Mistress Yuan'er and Young Mistress Wenwen are staying at home and haven't come out,"
Little Turtle and Little Bird replied with a smile.
The five leaders of the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" flashed before my eyes, their incredibly beautiful and captivating faces. Remembering how long it had been since I'd seen them, since I'd experienced their familiar warmth, I couldn't help but feel a surge of longing to reunite with them.
"Then let's not keep them waiting any longer, let's set off!"
I shouted, cracking my whip, and my steed galloped ahead, taking off at a gallop.
The two Jing sisters smiled slightly behind me, following closely beside me. Behind them, Little Turtle, Little Bird, and the three Lu family kings rode in separate ranks… Hundreds of riders once again stirred up countless clouds of dust on the official road.
The road home was right beneath my feet!

Episode 7: The Battle of the Northwest

[Episode Synopsis]
Alright! Trying to use someone else to do your dirty work? You really think highly of Liu Ri! But who am I, Liu Ri? Going to the Northwest to pacify the barbarians, huh? Fine, I'll go, but even General Wei suffered a great loss, and you won't give me any men…
You want to use me as cannon fodder? "King Tang, King Zhennan, we'll settle this score when I return in triumph! But the emperor's father-in-law is old, I just want to marry Yunfu, is it really necessary to test and torment me like this?"

Chapter 1: Returning to Peerless
"Ah, I'm about to return to my lovely hometown, my beloved hometown that I've been longing for..."
"Little bird, what are you doing?"
My appearance startled the little bird who was reciting poetry with deep feeling. Seeing me enter the courtyard of the post station, the little bird grinned and waved the poetry collection in his hand: "This was given to me by someone, saying it came from some small countries overseas, and it's a bit different from the ones on our mainland."
"What are you doing looking at these, kid? Do you want to have your cake and eat it too?"
I scolded him, grabbing the poetry collection in my hand. "I'm confiscating this book, go play by yourself."
The little bird's face darkened: "We're already a hall master, young master, can't you give us some face?"
"What do you know? I'm thinking about your and Zhuzhu's happiness."
I glared at him, "Where's Little Turtle? Where did he go?"
"Young Master, I'm here,"
Little Turtle called from afar, closing the distance in a few steps. "I've sent them to check around, just in case anyone keeps chasing after us." The
"they" he referred to were the cavalry that Yunfu had given me through Xiangting. These men have really worked hard, not only rushing to rescue people along the way, but even after we checked into the post station last night, they continued to send out reconnaissance posts within a five-kilometer radius under Little Turtle's command, both overt and covert, so we could be notified in advance of any disturbances and prepare accordingly.
However, with these six hundred elite cavalrymen, and having already reached the border of Tuyi County, any large-scale sniping or assassination attempt would be asking for trouble. Tuyi County is my uncle and father's territory, after all.
Thirty li from the post station lies the border of Tuyi County, where five thousand garrison troops are waiting. Although there are regulations prohibiting the garrison troops from crossing the border, the garrison general still has the authority to act arbitrarily if anyone dares to cause trouble under their noses.
"Oh, right, young master, the Lu family has arrived in Shangmu County. With the protection of palace spies and the fact that the enemy's target is you, their journey has been relatively safe. They should arrive in our Tuyi County tonight, and at the latest, Wushuang County the day after tomorrow."
The little bird pulled out a intelligence report and handed it to me.
Taking the report, I saw it clearly stated that the Lu family had finally made it safely. Once they arrived in Wushuang County, their trip to Yizhou County would be considered somewhat fruitful.
I just wondered how my father-in-law, the Emperor, would view me when I returned to the capital. I had run off feeling quite pleased with myself, only to be driven back. Remembering my boast of ruling the martial arts world, even I, with my thick skin, felt a little embarrassed. But my young master is no ordinary person; I can worry about these things later. Daydreaming now is useless.
"Young Master, I also received a message from Young Madam Wenwen via carrier pigeon. She asked you why you deliberately stopped at your doorstep. Don't you miss them?"
That scoundrel, Little Bird, must be resentful that I confiscated his poetry collection earlier. He grinned mischievously and pulled out another intelligence document.
"These women are really something else."
I glanced at the document and said coldly, "Reply to her that she should stay home and wait patiently. I'll deal with her when I get back!"
"Who are you going to deal with?"
"Deal with... huh?"
Halfway through my sentence, I suddenly realized that the voice was coming from a woman, not the two unruly servants in front of me.
Turning around, I saw the door to a room suddenly open, revealing a group of beauties of all ages. Their stunningly beautiful faces, capable of causing the downfall of kingdoms, were all adorned with two streams of tears.
"Oh! You...you're all here?"
I groaned, running over with overwhelming joy.
"Brother..."
Wenwen initially pretended to be serious, but she was the first to jump into my arms. Soon after, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" and Yuan'er also surrounded me. The fragrant scent of the beauties made me feel as if I were surrounded by flowers, an unparalleled pleasure.
"Ouch!"
My good fortune didn't last long. Just as I reached out to embrace my beautiful wives, Wenwen unexpectedly bit me.
"You stinky brother...you actually said you'd punish me...see how I'll punish you!"
Wenwen was still "resentful" as she spoke, pulling me towards the room. The "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," naturally understanding what was happening, followed behind with smiles.
Yuan'er, being a bit more shy, stopped first and told the little turtle and little bird not to let anyone disturb them before following us in.
When Yuan'er closed the door and looked in our direction, her face flushed slightly.
I had already begun my counterattack, carrying Wenwen to the bed, kissing her cheeks while deftly undressing her, quickly stripping my little cousin wife into a lapdog.
Meanwhile, the "beautiful girl sex slave group," used to serving me, had already stripped naked themselves and surrounded us alluringly.
Fortunately, the bed in the inn was large enough that the seven of us didn't feel crowded.
I beckoned Yuan'er to come up too, and then quickly took off my own clothes.
With age and my development, Wenwen was no longer the naive girl she once was; at thirteen, she had been transformed by me into a beautiful young woman.
Wenwen's breasts were small and exquisite, white as jade, as lovely as buds about to bloom, with two pink cherries standing proudly at their peaks. Such a delicacy was naturally swallowed whole by me, sucking incessantly.
"Mmm... Brother... eat it all... it's all yours..."
The little beauty was never shy; she pressed my head forcefully against her soft breasts while writhing her serpentine body around me.
We were practically an old married couple, and I had long since thoroughly explored my little cousin's body. Besides sucking on her breasts, my hands were constantly roaming over her body.
"Ah...ah...brother...you're making me...so uncomfortable...you're so naughty..."
Waves of pleasure surged through her like electric currents, Wenwen's pert buttocks twisted and arched upwards and swayed from side to side, emitting joyful, coquettish gasps. "Oh...I can't take it anymore...ouch...Wenwen...Wenwen...it hurts so much..."
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and Wenwen's desire was aroused. She didn't care about anything else, and with a quick grab, she took my large penis and tried to insert it into her vagina.
The suction between my penis and her vagina was astonishing. Just feeling the heat of my little cousin's honey pot, my penis suddenly swelled even more, the glans pressing against her two small labia.
"Brother...come in..."
The little beauty stopped moving, her labia rubbing back and forth against the glans, constantly teasing me.
Looking at Wenwen's flushed face, I chuckled, "Little darling, I'll soon show you what happens when you tease your husband!"
"Hmph!"
Wenwen responded with a nonchalant expression, "Brother, today we're seven wolves in sheep's clothing, let's see who ends up unable to get out of bed!"
"How dare you!"
How could Lanting Gong tolerate such provocation? With a shout, his penis broke through the little beauty's labia, and
with a "whoosh," entered her honeyed passage.
"Oh..."
Wenwen wasn't afraid of me at all. Filled to the brim by my large, thick penis, she smiled broadly and began to writhe.
As always, the "Ruyi Jade Ring Cave" turned her vagina into hundreds of thousands of fleshy rolls, constantly wrapping and squeezing me from the entrance to the center.
The best way to deal with such a famous cave is to resist forcefully.
I cupped the girl's beautiful buttocks with both hands, my penis first almost completely withdrew, and then suddenly thrust in all the way... rapidly thrusting in and out.
"Oh...good...so good...brother...harder...harder..."
The girl obediently wrapped her arms around my neck, her snow-white, pert buttocks rising and falling. Between the lush grass, my monstrous penis relentlessly invaded her vagina. The fullness of pleasure and the delightful friction made my cousin, who hadn't made love to me in a long time, incredibly excited.
"Ouch...brother...it's going to tear...Wenwen is going to lose it..."
Excessive excitement naturally led to a decrease in fighting power. My cousin's martial arts skills were already considered weak among my wives, how could she withstand my forceful and vigorous thrusting? The contractions of her vaginal walls tightened more and more, but the girl's delicate body became increasingly weak.
"Ah..."
After I thrust in and out more than two hundred times, Wenwen's delicate body suddenly stiffened, and the small hands that were wrapped around me suddenly gained strength. A scream rang out at the same time.
I understood and forcefully thrust my penis, which I was just pulling out, against the girl's soft, fluffy flower core, pressing it tightly, but no longer moving. A gush of vaginal fluid spurted from deep within her vagina, striking my penis.
This was where things got exciting. The "Ruyi Jade Ring" acupoint, under the influence of her orgasm, tightened its grip, as if trying to snap my penis, but no matter how much it raged, it showed no sign of yielding.
My little cousin's orgasm was so intense; her vaginal fluid gushed out in large quantities and quickly, the walls of her vagina overflowing with honey-like fluid, giving my penis a warm, fiery pleasure.
"Brother... Wenwen loves you..." the
little beauty gasped, collapsing into my arms.
Just those few words had exhausted Wenwen; her entire body limp like a snake, only able to stay upright with my support. "Good girl... baby... brother loves Wenwen too..." I kissed her pink lips as I withdrew my penis from her tight vagina. With a soft sound, along with my penis came streams of vaginal fluid, flowing down Wenwen's buttocks onto the sheets. Wenwen was too preoccupied to care about anything else. The girl, enjoying her climax while floating in her fairyland, was caught by Rou'er, who covered her with a blanket and let her rest. The second to approach was Yuan'er. It wasn't that she wanted to be first; it was just that the girls in the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," who always considered themselves my personal maids, knew what humility and hierarchy meant, and pushed her to my side. Yuan'er was already overflowing with desire, her vulva glistening with moisture, showing how eager the beautiful woman was. In fact, no matter how strong a woman is, in front of the man she truly loves, she abandons her tough side and reveals her true womanly nature. Like Yuan'er, now her flawless, snow-white buttocks were raised high, her beautiful labia opening and closing silently, beckoning my entry. "Swoosh..." My large penis plunged in all the way, enjoying the second delicacy of the day... This epic battle lasted a full two hours.

My wives hadn't been with me in a long time, so their stamina had decreased considerably. But I was never short of beauties by my side, and with constant exercise, my abilities naturally grew stronger.
The beauties in the room moaned and whimpered, fully cooperating with me. I, too, hadn't seen my beloved wives in a while, so of course I displayed my prowess, conquering each of them. Finally, I ejaculated into Lian'er's anus, causing her to scream repeatedly, her little hands scratching wildly at my body. Luckily, I have thick skin, otherwise, I would have left countless marks.
My wives drifted off to sleep in their climax, but I wasn't sleepy. I dressed myself, opened the door, and went outside.
On a large chair by the door, Jing Gongmei and Jing Gongcai sat together, whispering something.
Two identical Japanese beauties, indistinguishable no matter how I looked at them; only I could tell them apart. Seeing me come out, the beauties, with their telepathic connection, smiled sweetly and waved charmingly at me.
I sat between the two women, one in each arm, and asked, "What are you talking about?"
The beauties' faces instantly flushed red, making their already delicate and lovely features even more captivating.
I had only asked casually, but seeing the girls' reactions piqued my interest. I said sternly, "Speak quickly, or you'll face the family rules!"
Jing Gongmei blushed even more, shyly refusing to speak.
"Brother..."
Jing Gongcai, being younger, was bolder. She whispered in my ear, "My sister and I are guessing whether it's more comfortable for you to do it with us or with them."
I chuckled; these two little girls were quite bold when no one was around.
"Hmm... tell me, tell me..."
Jing Gongcai tugged at my clothes, pleading, while Jing Gongmei also looked on with attentive eyes.
They were different from my other wives; the two girls were from the Yamato tribe. Given the differences in ethnicity and nationality, a slight distance in their relationship was normal, but having a competitive spirit was not good.
"You're all my good wives, and I love you all the same,"
I said, pinching her cheek. "I love you all equally, and I won't favor any of you."
"Fine, don't say it then. Anyway, we're the best,"
Jing Gongcai said, knowing her place, but pouting. "None of them are twins..."
Jing Gongcai's confidence wasn't unfounded. Since ancient times, twin sisters, especially twin sisters, have been the second most beloved by men after mothers and daughters. Men who have twin sisters cherish them dearly; how could they not love them? While
the women of the Yamato tribe depend on their men for survival, it doesn't mean they lack a sense of crisis. While I was having my battle with my wives, the Jing Gong sisters were peeking from the window. Seeing that Yuan'er and the others were all stunningly beautiful, the Yamato princesses, who were always proud of their looks, immediately felt challenged, hence their discussion and questions earlier.
I didn't want them to speculate, so I smiled and said, "When you came back, did Little Turtle and Little Bird stop you from coming in?"
The Jinggong sisters weren't just alluring flowers in bed; they also valued their own cultivation. Every morning, they would spend some time practicing in secluded spots at the foot of mountains or by the river. Last night, I was too tired to indulge the two women, so the little princesses got up early this morning, carrying their swords and heading out.
They only returned while my wives and I were in the middle of a fierce battle. I thought Little Turtle and Little Bird wouldn't let them in because they hadn't been with me for very long, but not only did the two women come in, they even openly spied on us.
"Hehe, how could they?"
Jinggong Mei nestled against my shoulder and smiled softly. "We had just returned to the courtyard gate when they came over to greet us. They not only brought us chairs so we could sit and rest, but they also asked if we wanted some fruit."
Wow!
I suddenly had the urge to beat those two wicked servants up. Did they think this was a circus? Besides chairs, there was fruit, and they even asked if we wanted some tea.
"These two stewards are interesting. They always call me 'sister,' and they're both polite and capable. You've trained some excellent confidants, brother,"
Jing Gongcai praised with a chuckle. I didn't know whether to laugh or be angry.
"Well, they are a little lacking in ability, but their loyalty is sufficient."
In front of my wives, I wouldn't belittle Little Turtle and Little Bird too much. After all, they grew up with me, and I had to give them some face. As for how I would beat them up in private, that's another matter.
Oh, I misspoke. Not beat them up, but use them as sparring partners. The cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Art really requires two big punching bags!
My wives brought me news from Wushuang County, as well as details about my sect—the "Sun Moon Divine Sect." The
"Sun Moon Divine Sect" was a method I discussed with my wives before leaving the capital to expand the power of my Liu family: to establish a Jianghu gang to protect the safety of my Liu family at all times.
To prevent officials from amassing power and local strongmen from becoming too entrenched, Liufeng Kingdom had strict regulations regarding yamen runners and private armies. Otherwise, with his father's wealth, hiring a thousand or eight hundred men to guard the gates would have deterred any troublemakers.
However, Jianghu gangs were different. The aristocratic families of Liufeng Kingdom were essentially gangs, only their formation was controlled by the families themselves. Therefore, transforming a family's private military force into a gang was a clever method; at least superficially, no one could find fault with it.
Back in Wushuang County, Yuan'er and the others decided to name the gang "Sun and Moon Divine Cult," taking one character from Liu Ri and Princess Yongyue's names. This name stemmed not only from the girls' desire to curry favor with the princess in the capital but also from a sense of respect.
Yunfu understood this perfectly, so after the girls asked the Han family witch sisters to relay the message, she sent Xiangting to Wushuang County, along with 1,200 "Xiangting family members" and over 3,000 exceptionally fine warhorses. While the
princess's act of returning the favor was commendable, she had no experience in the martial world. In the martial world, where do you ever see cavalry used in battle? Especially over a thousand cavalry!
These cavalrymen were not only numerous, but also highly skilled in mounted archery and dismounted combat; no one would believe they weren't members of the royal elite secret force.
With so many powerful cavalrymen, even the entire elite of the Holy Gate would be utterly defeated on the plains… Of course, they weren't that stupid.
Unfortunately, my beloved wives had never experienced martial arts combat, and the only one with some experience, Shen Yuanyuan, was only a half-baked expert. Therefore, with the strong support of Magistrate Liu Youcai, all the equipment and men were left behind.
Hmph, do you think I don't know?
Father's planning to become a local tyrant. With so many cavalry, who would dare cause trouble in Wushuang County? Who would dare attack the county government? Who would dare not obediently send their beauties... uh, I digress. In short, the county magistrate is thinking more about himself.
Besides the cavalry legion sent by Yunfu, Little Turtle and Little Bird, as I instructed, are recruiting seven- or eight-year-old children in Wushuang County. But it will take at least twenty years to cultivate them before a family can even begin to take shape. To become a super-powerful family like the Northwest Wang family, it will probably take two or three generations of accumulation.
I understood Yunfu's meaning perfectly. She knew my identity couldn't be hidden for long. As the conflict between Emperor Kangzong and the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan intensified, I, as Emperor Kangzong and Empress Ren's top confidant, would inevitably be a target. With over a thousand elite cavalrymen protecting Wushuang County and my parents, I felt a little more at ease.
My current identity was Empress Ren's nephew. Even if everyone knew my real name was Liu Ri, Emperor Kangzong and Empress Ren had declared me the Duke of Lanting of the court, and no one dared to object… Moreover, who could completely guarantee that I wasn't Empress Ren's relative?
To others, this identity seemed like clinging to the coattails of a powerful figure, two powerful figures at once—a meteoric rise to power. But I knew myself that once I entered the quagmire of the court, it would be the beginning of my trials and tribulations.
I wasn't afraid of open warfare, but the thought of the endless schemes and plots of the princes sent chills down my spine.
Thinking back to my trip to Yizhou, I was so smug when I set off from the capital, believing that with my superb martial arts at the eighth level of the Heavenly Demon Art, I could easily conquer the small Yizhou. Who knew that less than two months later, I had to flee back in a sorry state? It was only because I was quick-witted and Little Turtle and Little Bird came to my rescue in time; if I had been a little less lucky, I might have returned covered in wounds.
No wonder the old master's books say that those in power usually use a knife that kills without shedding blood; once a few ruthless schemes are employed, even the best martial arts are useless—this is proven by the bloody experience of the former top master of the Demonic Sect,
Dongfang Daming. At lunchtime, beautiful women sat around me, nine of them on either side of me, besides me, the only man at the table.
Little Turtle and Little Bird led the three Lu brothers to a separate table. Naturally good at creating a lively atmosphere, Little Turtle and Little Bird had already become close friends with the three last night. Although the three Lu brothers were already the brothers-in-law of Lord Lanting, they didn't dare to put on airs in front of the two trusted stewards of Lord Lanting's mansion.
Their interactions, filled with toasts and bowls, seemed to lean towards a sworn brotherhood. I didn't have time to pay attention to them. The girls beside me had only just met and were calling each other "sister" sweetly, but a slight awkwardness still unconsciously showed.
The little princess of the He tribe, of course, was very good at socializing. She had already taken out gifts they brought from Fusang from her bundle. They weren't very expensive, but they were unique and rarely seen on the mainland. Coupled with their delicate and frail appearance, Yuan'er and the others didn't feel any urge to make things difficult.
So, by lunchtime, they were able to chat freely about various topics. The Jinggong sisters mainly talked about the customs and culture of Japan, while Yuan'er and the others explained the general situation of Wushuang County, the hometown of the little princesses' men. The twins naturally found it very interesting.
I usually don't interfere in women's conversations, but since they were chatting here, it wouldn't be proper for me, as their man, not to be present and oversee things.
The wives mentioned the base of the "Sun Moon Cult," located on Wuhua Mountain outside Wushuang County—the same mountain where Master's treasure was discovered. They said they had now occupied both the foot and top of the mountain, and infrastructure construction was in full swing.
What? We didn't stay in our proper county town, but instead became mountain kings outside?
No way! Are mountain kings really that righteous? Do those poor wretches have the financial resources to carry out such a transformation?
Putting everything else aside, after the county magistrate visited several times recently, he's been considering moving the county government office to the foot of Wuhua Mountain. Judging from my father's habitually cowardly yet pleasure-seeking nature, you can imagine how safe and comfortable it would be there.
My wives have put in a lot of effort to build the headquarters of the "Sun Moon Cult." Just the construction and renovation of Wuhua Mountain alone employed 30,000 workers, not including their families and all the necessary supplies.
I, Liu Ri, have never been stingy, and neither have my wives. We paid the workers very well; gold coins flowed out like water, and everyone's enthusiasm for work was extremely high.
The construction of Wuhua Mountain and the "Sun Moon Cult" headquarters has truly boosted the economy of Wushuang County and Tuyi Prefecture, making my uncle very happy. My father, however, seems a little envious; I wonder if he's jealous that I have more money than him.

Chapter Two: The Great
Construction Underway. It was July 13th, 1903, and I had been home for two days. These past few days had been quite enjoyable. I was surrounded by a group of obedient wives in bed, and I also took on the glorious role of supervisor, wandering around the foot of Wuhua Mountain to inspect the construction and offer guidance.
When I first saw this vast construction site, I was utterly astonished. The entire area, stretching ten kilometers from the foot of the mountain, had become a sea of people. Everywhere, laborers were carrying mud and stones, and donkey carts were constantly moving about. The air was filled with shouts and calls, a truly bustling scene.
The foundation work was still underway at the foot of the mountain; the excavation was at least ten meters deep. I wondered if they were building a basement or an underground palace.
On the mountain, most of the work had already been carried out. Several large holes had been dug out from the base of the originally slightly steep Wuhua Mountain, from which clanging and banging sounds could be heard. Upon entering, it was discovered that much of the mountain's interior had been hollowed out, forming five large holes, each 300 meters long, 200 meters wide, and 30 meters high, connected by several iron gates. "Young Master," Little Turtle explained from the side,
"when it's finally completed, there will be three layers of iron gates on all four sides, each with a unique mechanism to ensure the safety of its respective secret chamber." "What are we going to do with it?" "The ladies intend to use it to store important items and as a hiding place in case of emergency." The little bird lowered its voice. "Behind the secret chamber in the east is a secluded valley in Wuhua Mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides. There is water and plants in it. If we grow crops and raise livestock there, it can support at least a hundred people for three years." I nodded. It is absolutely impossible for a family to be without any means of survival. I suppose it was Yuan'er, who had experienced the great tragedy of losing his family, who was prepared for the worst. "How are the security measures?" I turned to ask the little turtle. “The craftsmen here were all brought in from six counties in the northwest and northeast. They didn’t know each other and worked together to complete the design of the secret passage and mechanisms. Only one copy of the design was left, so there shouldn’t be any problems.” After saying that, Little Turtle added, “Young Master, the Master and the First Master think that even if we don’t keep them all, we should keep the most important ones. We don’t need to kill them. Even if we keep them in our Liu family, we can’t let them leave with the secret.” “But the ladies are worried that they might not be willing and don’t want to force them.” The remaining half of the sentence could only be said by Little Bird. Anyway, these two brothers always shared the good times and the bad, and they would offend people together. "This is utter nonsense," I scolded in a low voice. "You have to be decisive. What's a few people to spare for the safety of the Liu family?" I paused, my voice softening slightly. "Go find those people and make them name their terms—gold coins, houses, land, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, whatever they want." "And if they still refuse?" "Then we'll use force. I'll use my status as the Duke of Lanting to send official letters to their prefectures and counties, forcibly transferring their household registration to our Wushuang County. What are they afraid of then?" "Hehe, young master, you've become much more shrewd and capable since you went out!" "Wasn't I wise and powerful before?" "Before, you would have sneaked into their homes in the middle of the night, kidnapped their elderly and young, and forced them to sign contracts. You weren't as magnanimous as you are now."

"Hmm, that's true. My Heavenly Demon Art has become increasingly powerful lately. Why don't you two spar with me and see just how strong it really is?"
"Ah... Hey, young master, don't do it... Waaah..."
The two unruly servants darted away towards the crowd with astonishing speed. They were far more familiar with the situation inside the mountain than I was, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
I didn't intend to mistreat them, but these two newly appointed hall masters of the "Sun Moon Divine Sect," who thought they had made great progress recently, had come to challenge me yesterday with great enthusiasm, only to be beaten black and blue by me once again. They had to be carried back by the three Lu family kings, and their young minds had been shattered again, so they refused to spar with me.
The three Lu family kings, who were watching from the sidelines, also gained a lot, because they finally saw that there were people whose fates were even worse than theirs. Sweating profusely and trembling with fear, they finally understood that when I beat them so badly, I was already showing them mercy.
Finding no trace of the little turtle or bird, I wandered around the mountainside myself. Seeing that the materials and workmanship were of high quality, I was naturally very pleased. I instructed my servants, now the overseers, to add a pot of braised pork to every meal at every table. Immediately, cheers erupted.
These days, no one has it easy.
Even though the wives paid the craftsmen and laborers double, they didn't waste a single penny. They ate only half their meals, taking the rest home for their wives and children, saving a considerable amount of money for the future. But they did
physically demanding work, and eating only half-full easily took away their strength, so it wasn't hard to understand why some craftsmen and laborers would faint from time to time.
The "beautiful girl sex slave group," responsible for arranging their living arrangements, came from poor families. They were the ones who handled the Liu family's disaster relief and grain distribution. The reputation of the Liu family, ruined by the county magistrate, was at least half redeemed by their good deeds.
Arranging food, clothing, and lodging for over 30,000 craftsmen and laborers, along with their families, wasn't a huge undertaking, but it was incredibly complex. Entrusting such a task to the patient and equally impoverished "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" was the perfect solution.
Sure enough, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" handled it meticulously, managing the accommodations and meals for hundreds of thousands of people flawlessly. Hygiene and safety were also ensured without any problems thanks to the cooperation of the Wushuang County officials.
After discovering that they were taking food home for their families, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," who hadn't initially prepared meals for them, began to devise a solution. Finally, they gritted their teeth and asked Yuan'er and Wenwen for permission to provide each craftsman and laborer's family with one jin of rice, one jin of vegetables, and one jin of flour daily. The
"Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group's" portion was enough to feed five women and children for a day—truly a generous allowance.
Based on market prices, this would inevitably increase our daily expenses by three thousand gold coins.
Throughout history, regardless of location, craftsmen and laborers were typically provided with three meals a day and a small wage. The "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" had already offered double the normal wage from the start, which was already a great favor. Now, they were proposing to take care of the craftsmen's and laborers' families and provide them with food—something unheard of.
Wenwen naturally had no objection; she had been familiar with the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" since childhood, and her opinion was naturally supported.
Yuan'er considered it carefully and felt that although it would increase expenses considerably, it was worth it to win their hearts and make them work harder. Moreover, it also involved the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group's" reputation, and Yuan'er liked these kind-hearted girls very much, so she couldn't bear to reject their request for such a small matter.
The measure of distributing food immediately generated a huge response among the workers, not only pushing the prestige of the five young mistresses of the Liu family to new heights, but also directly increasing the daily progress of the project by more than half.
Before my inspection, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" mentioned that, considering the excellent performance of the craftsmen and helpers, they wanted to add braised pork to their meals, which consisted of two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a soup. While wealthy families didn't like this dish, it was a favorite among laborers—rich in oil and stamina, it was a dream come true.
The "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" meant that having me announce this would enhance my prestige among them and make the craftsmen and helpers grateful.
As my personal maids and concubines, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" depended on me for survival; deep down, I was everything to them, so naturally, they spared no effort to plan for me.
Seeing the excited shouts of the craftsmen and helpers, I felt satisfied, and my fondness for the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" who made the suggestion grew even stronger… "Fond" was no longer enough to describe my feelings for them. Like my other wives, they were all my precious flesh and blood, never separated from me, not before, and certainly not in the future.
"Young Madam..."
Coincidentally, before I could finish my thoughts, the cheers subsided, replaced by their respectful greetings. I looked up and saw a slender figure approaching, elegant and graceful. Her already captivating beauty made her seem like a fairy descended from a painting. However,
the people present didn't notice her beauty; their greetings were filled with gratitude. This was because this beautiful young woman had been incredibly kind to them. Not only were she generous with her wages, but they could also turn to her for any difficulties. She and the other four equally beautiful young mistresses were considered living saints by the hundreds of thousands of craftsmen and laborers.
"Rou'er, what brings you here?"
I greeted her, casually putting my arm around her slender waist.
It was Rou'er, the eldest sister of the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," who arrived. She smiled slightly and said, "News just came from the capital. Father wants you to go back quickly."
"Someone else could have informed you. Why did you come all this way?"
I put my arm around her and walked out. Along the way, we could hear respectful greetings of "Young Madam" rising and falling. I couldn't help but smile. "My dear Rou'er, they respect you a lot!"
"These are all simple and honest people. They will naturally remember whoever treats them well. I'm just benefiting from your kindness, Master."
Rou'er knew me well and wouldn't misunderstand that I was jealous. "Master, there's something else I want to discuss with you..."
I was a little surprised by her hesitation. "Go ahead, what can't we talk about?" "
A few days ago, the helpers and craftsmen jointly recommended a few people to come to us. From what they said, it seems they want to settle down in Wushuang County and live off the Liu family."
"What did you say?"
"Without you here, Master, we dare not make such a big decision."
Rou'er said softly.
"You are my wives, Liu Ri's wives, and you can make decisions for me in anything."
I changed the subject, "But it's better not to agree to this."
"Why?"
Rou'er asked nervously, immediately revealing her thoughts.
"Putting aside everything else, they are all from several nearby counties, right? They migrated from other places, and the county magistrates and officials there will face considerable resistance."
"There won't be any resistance. Their land has been almost entirely taken over by large landowners. Otherwise, they wouldn't have left their homes to come to Wushuang County."
Rou'er held my hand and said, "Master, farmers are the most honest and simple people. As long as they have a meal to eat, they won't be willing to leave their hometown. They have no other choice!"
Rou'er had been with several coquettish maids for a long time and knew when to act coquettishly. This beautiful woman was exceptionally charming when she acted coquettishly.
I coughed lightly twice: "Baby, it's not that I'm heartless, but have you already planned what they'll do in Wushuang County?"
"They have two hands, and with our help, they can survive..."
"You know the situation in Wushuang County better than I do. Originally, our population was only 100,000, but now, with the people working in Wuhua Mountain and their families, there are at least 120,000, right? With so many people, where do we have the land and space to accommodate them?"
I patted her beautiful buttocks. "Even if I wanted to, we'd need a place to settle them."
"The wide area stretching 50 kilometers from Wuhua Mountain to Tulong Lake can be used." As
soon as Rou'er said this, I knew that the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" had given it a lot of thought, but they also understood that the size of the area alone couldn't determine whether it could support people. Otherwise, they would have carried it out with a clear conscience long ago. At worst, I'd fuck them a few more times in bed. Oh, for them, that wasn't a punishment, but rather a pleasure.
The fifty-kilometer stretch they mentioned consisted mostly of hills and grasslands, completely unsuitable for agriculture. It could be used for housing, but without an economic source, what good would it do?
If it weren't for the immense wealth generated by Tulong Lake, that straight and wide road wouldn't have been built, and there wouldn't be so many people traveling between the two areas. It's true that
the chub in Tulong Lake is very profitable, but the fishing and processing are monopolized by thousands of households near the lake. Anyone trying to get involved would be difficult. Their discontent is something neither my father nor I want to see. After all, they've been very docile these past years, only earning what they deserve and not coveting anything else. How can you exploit such people?
"Let's discuss this later
," I pondered for a moment. "I'll help them think of a solution. Anyway, this project will take at least three more months to complete."
"Oh..."
Rou'er agreed softly, but judging from her expression, it seemed she hadn't given up yet.
Half an hour later, I received a secret imperial edict from the palace at home. The newcomers were a chief eunuch and a troop of elite cavalry, clad in golden armor, exuding an imposing aura that no one dared to provoke.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Ren Lanting, the Duke of Lanting, is hereby summoned to the capital for an audience. No delays are permitted. So be it."
The chief eunuch, a man in his fifties, had a sharp voice, but his demeanor was amiable. After placing the imperial edict in my hands, he added softly, "Lord Ren, Her Majesty the Empress says this journey to the capital will be no simple matter; you must be prepared."
"Ren Lanting thanks His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress for their concern."
With no one else in the room, I took a cloth bag from Lan'er and placed it in the chief eunuch's hands. "You must be tired from your journey, sir. This is a small token of my appreciation; please do me the honor of accepting it."
"Your Highness is too kind. I am honored to be able to deliver Your Highness's decree under the Empress's trust."
The head eunuch smiled and took the cloth bag. He skillfully squeezed it and immediately knew the value of its contents, his smile widening. "I've often heard that Lord Ren is a generous man, and I've certainly experienced it for myself today. However, the decree is urgent, so please don't make things difficult for me, Your Highness. Please set off immediately."
"So soon? Can't we rest for a day before leaving?"
Wenwen didn't care who he was and started grumbling.
The head eunuch, who had risen to his position, was no ordinary person. He knew my other identity as the son of the magistrate of Wushuang County, but he always addressed me as "Your Highness," showing his shrewdness; and referring to himself as "this humble one" instead of "this humble one" showed his respect... All of this was because he understood my position in Emperor Kangzong's, or more accurately, in Empress Ren's, eyes.
So, Wenwen's slight lack of manners was automatically overlooked by him, and he even explained with a smile, "Madam, His Majesty's decree is to go to the capital immediately, how dare we delay? Please understand the difficulties we servants face."
Wenwen pouted and didn't say anything more to him, but the sadness on her pink face was visible to everyone.
Not only her, but also the "beautiful girl sex slave group" in the room, the Jing Palace sisters, Lu Jie, Chun Ya, Qiu Bi, and Yuan'er all had melancholy and reluctant expressions.
The old man saw this, laughed and walked over, "This eunuch, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't we go and have something to eat before continuing our journey? What do you think?"
The head eunuch hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Since it is the magistrate's invitation, I will accept it without hesitation. Please also take care of the palace guards who came with me."
"Of course, eunuch, please!"
The old man and the head eunuch left chatting and laughing, appearing extraordinary.
In the past, Father would have been extremely respectful to these palace eunuchs, afraid of displeasing the emperor's close advisors and attendants. But now it's different. Father has even met the emperor and empress, and his son has even won over a princess. Father's pride is practically soaring; why would he care about such things?
As soon as they left, Little Turtle and Little Bird quickly ran out, closed the door, and stood on either side of the entrance, taking on their steward's duties.
"Why the long face? It's not like you're going through hell and high water; it's just a trip to the capital. It's nothing serious."
I knew I couldn't comfort them now; girls are naturally sentimental, and the more I comforted them, the more heartbroken they'd become.
"Nonsense!"
Yuan'er frowned slightly. "If it weren't something important, would you have received an imperial decree summoning you to the capital so soon after you returned?"
"Brother, do you think the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan might make things difficult for you because of what happened in Yizhou?"
Lu Jie asked worriedly.
"If they hold a grudge against me because of the outcome of a martial arts contest, they're being incredibly petty,"
I said, shaking my head with a smile. "Do those two old bastards have the nerve to say, 'Hey, my men can't beat you, so I'm going to have the Emperor chop off your head, and then I'll win'?"
"No way,"
Yuan'er chuckled. "The capital is far more dangerous than the martial arts world, far more dangerous than Wushuang County. I'm just worried that you, my husband, are too hot-tempered and can't stand being upset, and you'll suffer the consequences."
"I, Liu Ri, am a renowned, honest, reliable, gentle, and handsome gentleman. How could I be hot-tempered? I, a first-class duke, know exactly what to do and how to handle things,"
I assured her, patting my chest.
"Hmm... we also believe in our master. No matter how difficult things are, they won't be a problem for you," the
adorable "beautiful girl sex slave group" agreed sweetly.
Yuan'er rolled her eyes at the group of traitorous girls, wanting to say a few more words of persuasion, but I grabbed her hand, stopping her from speaking.
"Don't worry, I have a family now, how could I be as reckless as before?"
I patted her back gently. "Anyway, I promise you, if there's any danger, I'll be the first to run away and have Little Turtle and Little Bird clean up the mess."
"Pfft..."
The beauties couldn't help but laugh.
"You're so annoying..."
Wenwen threw herself into my arms, playfully punching my chest. "Brother, you always say such witty things..."
"That's how it is. A very small thing, in the mouths of you women, it's as if I'm going to suffer."
I waved my hand grandly, "You all stay home and guard this place for me. I hope the 'Sun Moon Cult's' headquarters will be successfully completed by the time I return."
"Okay..."
My wives agreed in unison. Although they were temporarily relieved of their worries, the sadness of parting in their eyes was still there.
"Husband, who are you taking to the capital this time?"
Yuan'er, being the eldest sister, was much more thoughtful.
"Of course, it's us..."
The busty beauty raised her delicate hand, "Master, our Heavenly Demon Art has reached the sixth level, and our combined attack technique is even stronger than Yuan'er's. Taking us along will not only be useful in battle, but also warm the bed... I'll let you in on a secret, we've recently learned a lot of tricks from our mothers..."
As she spoke, the little girl used her small hands to lift her large, tightly wrapped breasts, truly a man's weapon. No wonder, such blatant teasing immediately aroused this passionate man.
Xiao Li smiled happily, thinking that when it came to familiarity with their master, it was definitely their "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group"!
"Sister Xiao Li, you're not right..."
Jing Gong Cai was no pushover either, her soft voice carrying a unique charm, "When it comes to helping brother, my sister and I are also very useful. We're twin sisters, after all, we can help brother both in and out of bed!"
"Sister Jing Gong..."
The plump beauty naturally chimed in, "You've just returned from Yizhou County and need to recuperate. We've been staying at home for too long and need to get some exercise too. It's a rare opportunity to go to the capital and see the sights, how can you bear to compete with your sisters?" "
Lian'er has a naturally quirky and beautiful face. Now, she's putting on a pitiful act, which reminds me of how she would deliberately show a delicate and pitiful look every time she used her anus to receive the Tyrannosaurus Rex's spear... She's deliberately trying to arouse my lust so I can fuck her harder.
Lian'er has already taken the initiative to ask, so the little princess of the tribe paused. The little girl is very clever. She's not afraid to compete for favor, but why would Xiao Cai'er do something so unwise as to offend her husband's concubine and personal maid right away?
They were vying for it, while Lu Jie and Wenwen could only watch helplessly. One of them had almost no martial arts skills, and the other was young and her martial arts skills were only so-so. How could they be qualified to compete with the two highly skilled duo?
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi also wanted to go, but now they were even more obedient than the 'beautiful girl sex slave group'... Well, it should be said that they were naturally much more careful when they went from a familiar place to an unfamiliar environment, and they didn't want to provoke either side.
"Alright, alright." "
I stopped them. "This time, I'll take Mei and Cai with me to the capital, and then Xiao Gui and Xiao Niao will go too. The rest of you can stay home and manage things."
"Why? Master, you're biased...you don't like us anymore!"
Lian'er immediately protested. The plump, beautiful girl had just thought she had the victory in her grasp, but I shattered her confidence with just one sentence. Naturally, the little girl wouldn't stand for it.
"Nonsense! How could I not like you?"
I said gently. "If you leave, who will take care of the settlement of the hundreds of thousands of craftsmen and helpers? Mei and Cai? If they make a mess of things, don't blame them."
"This...you're bullying us..."
Xiao Li muttered in response, but she didn't join Lian'er in arguing.
"I...I'll go with you. We can leave the rest of the work to Sister Rou'er and the others." "
Lian'er was still unwilling. She dreamed of being with me, never being apart from me, and ideally, I would pamper her every day, filling her little hole and little chrysanthemum with my yang essence. That's the happy life of a plump-hipped beauty.
" "Fine, we'll suffer, but you can enjoy it all by yourself... No way!"
The little vixen laughed angrily, pulling the plump-hipped beauty into her arms. "If we don't go, nobody will go. You can't run away..."
"Master..."
The plump-hipped beauty struggled but couldn't, and could only look at me with teary eyes, hoping I would take her with me.
After a moment of hesitation, I said with great affection, "It's impossible now. After you've settled the tens of thousands of people, if I haven't returned from the capital by then, you can come to the capital to be with me, okay?"
"Is that the only way?"
"Yes, anyone who disagrees is not allowed to come to the capital for several months. " "
Oh, then Lian'er agrees..."
In a few words, the small disturbance subsided.
"Also, Chun Ya, Qiu Bi,"
I looked at the two beautiful but increasingly cold-faced girls, "you should stay home and cultivate. Herbal baths every three days are fine. Yuan'er will teach you the rest of the Heavenly Demon Technique."
"Oh..."
The two girls nodded softly, their beautiful eyes sparkling. "Master, please be careful on your journey. In a few months, we'll go to the capital with our sisters, and then we can help you." "
Their cultivation as 'Rakshasa Witches' requires prolonged immersion in medicine to modify their bodily functions.
The prescription left by their master indicates significant improvements, preventing them from becoming like the old 'Rakshasa Witches,' who, despite their immense power, lacked any thought and even bodily functions... It's said that the current medicine only strengthens their spirit and body, having no effect on childbirth whatsoever.
Having a loving man and several adorable babies has always been every girl's dream, and Chun Ya Qiu Bi is no exception. When they heard they could conceive, they showered her with kisses and enthusiastically entertained the 'Tyrannosaurus Rex Spear' that could bring them babies with their beautiful orifices.
Actually, my choice of the Jing Gong sisters wasn't out of consideration for the craftsmen and laborers.
Although the 'Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group' possesses high martial arts skills, they have never experienced the Jiang..." The bloodshed at the lake means this trip to the capital will certainly not be peaceful. Only the Jinggong sisters, with their rich assassination experience, can help me while protecting themselves—I fear the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," lacking experience in the martial world, might suffer some harm, and I'd be too heartbroken to care.
Relieved, I glanced at Yuan'er, who was smiling. Though the stunningly beautiful woman smiled, a hint of melancholy and longing in her eyes couldn't be hidden from her man—me.
In terms of martial arts, strategy, and ability, Yuan'er is my greatest ally; she is the one most qualified to accompany me to the capital. However, how can our hometown of Wushuang County be without a top-tier expert?
Reluctantly, Yuan'er couldn't express her desire to go with me, so she simply didn't mention it… even though she desperately wanted to go with me.
"You've suffered, my darling..."
I used telepathy, so only Yuan'er could hear me.
Yuan'er's delicate body trembled, and two lines of tears finally streamed down her face.

Chapter Three: The Rise of the Lu Family
Seeing that there was still some time, I held Lu Jie and sat on the artificial hill outside the house.
The slightly warm sunlight shone on us, making us feel cozy and wanting to take a nap.
"Jie'er, my dear, are you getting used to it here?"
"Mmm... I'll get used to anywhere with you, brother."
The most beautiful girl in Yizhou County smiled, her beauty unparalleled. "Brother... come back soon, Jie'er misses you."
"I don't want to leave either."
I sighed angrily, "The Emperor always wants to use me as a free thug. I really want to pick up a brick and knock him unconscious, then run back to my carefree life."
"Don't you want Sister Yunfu anymore?"
"Uh... the Emperor is so confident because he knows this!"
"Brother, don't complain like that..."
Lu Jie leaned against me, "If it weren't for the Emperor, you wouldn't have come to Yizhou County, and Jie'er wouldn't be your little wife. So we should be grateful to him. You too, when you encounter something, you must see the positive side, that way you'll have more motivation."
The little beauty could see that I was in a bad mood and was comforting me!
I was in high spirits, and one hand unconsciously and skillfully reached into her clothes, grabbed the pair of jade rabbits I had played with last night, and started kneading them.
"Oh... brother... others will see..."
Lu Jie's pink face turned red instantly, and the beautiful girl looked around like a thief.
"It's alright, I used to play here with Rou'er and the others. It's a good spot, no one can see us."
I used my past experience to dispel Lu Jie's worries. The little beauty, about to part ways, grew bolder, tilting her pink face up and closing her star-like eyes: "Brother... kiss Jie'er."
A hot mouth immediately covered Lu Jie's pink lips.
I sucked on the beautiful girl's fragrant tongue, and my hands kneaded and caressed her breasts, making the red cherries on her peaks stand erect.
"Oh... brother... please go in?"
Through my pants, the little beauty shyly grasped my penis, her face burning.
Lu Jie had only recently become a young woman, and she liked my favors very much. Although I had brought her to heaven last night, after a series of caresses and kisses, the little girl wanted to accept my Tyrannosaurus Rex again.
Of course, one reason was that I was about to go to the capital, and I didn't know how long it would be before I could fill a young girl's honey hole again. So Lu Jie simply took the plunge and wanted to make love with me here.
"You sure know how to sneak a taste!"
I kissed her pink lips affectionately, withdrawing my hands from her chest.
Lu Jie was wearing a white dress today, which could cover up a lot.
I skillfully lifted her skirt and then put it down, so that she was sitting on my lap. In reality, I had already pulled down her panties and released my own monstrous Tyrannosaurus Rex, striking the girl's snow-white thighs.
In an instant, the girl's face became even hotter. However, she was not shy or timid. Instead, she reached her small hands into her skirt, trembling as she held my large penis, and inserted it between her slightly parted legs.
The attraction between men and women is a universal truth. When the Tyrannosaurus Rex spear touched the girl's warm, pink labia, it seemed to be drawn by a magnet, swelling forcefully until its head plunged into the warm, tight cave.
Soft and tender yet incredibly hot, with a constant sucking force, waves of pleasure surged through me. With a forceful pull, I lifted Lu Jie's beautiful buttocks and placed them on my body, and most of my large penis immediately plunged into her honeyed hole, enjoying the pleasurable sensation of being enveloped and squeezed by the vaginal walls.
"Oh..."
Lu Jie's vaginal walls tightened, and she moaned, "Ah... Brother... Jie'er... You've filled Jie'er up... Oh... So big..."
"Of course, do you think my Tyrannosaurus Rex Spear is just for show?"
I also reached my hands into the beauty's skirt, my big hands tightly holding her plump, upturned buttocks. With my waist and abdomen exerting force, I lifted and lowered her buttocks forcefully. Lu Jie's vagina received the entry and exit of my penis again and again, and the little girl cried out louder and louder.
"Oh... Ah... Oh... Brother... Don't... Don't use force... Oh... You're going to pierce... Ah... You... You're so cruel... Jie'er... Jie'er's... vagina... is going to be broken..."
My big penis was hot and hard, thrusting back and forth in her narrow vagina, making Lu Jie feel wave after wave of pleasure. Her vaginal walls felt sore and numb. The ferocious penis kept hitting and stretching open the tender flesh of her vagina. It was truly beautiful for this incomparably beautiful young woman.
The dual pleasure of body and mind made Lu Jie almost unwilling to control her voice. The beautiful girl herself exerted force, ensuring that each thrust of my penis was tightly joined to her vagina. Sweet juices constantly lubricated my thrusts, and the sounds of pleasure were endless.
Fortunately, this was my private garden, with many artificial hills and ponds nearby, which miraculously blocked the sound. Otherwise, such coquettish moans would surely have made the birds in the sky fall down. The
outdoor intercourse quickly exhausted Lu Jie's strength. After I thrust into her clitoris again, the little girl suddenly trembled, and her vagina immediately tightened, squeezing the inserted penis as if trying to push it out.
Her uterus, deep inside, was like a baby's mouth, powerfully sucking on the glans, as if trying to draw her whole body into that enchanting cave.
"Brother... Jie'er... lost... so beautiful..."
Lu Jie collapsed limply in my arms, her small mouth panting rapidly. The movement of her hips stopped, her thighs and body were already drenched in fragrant sweat, a feeling of blissful comfort emanating from her.
My little wife had reached her climax, but it wasn't the peak yet. Sending the beauty to the clouds was my inescapable duty.
Ignoring the fact that she had no strength left, my Tyrannosaurus Rex still tightly gripped her trembling vulva, and my hands, holding her beautiful buttocks, moved up and down even faster.
"Ah... stop... stop... ooh..."
The beautiful young woman swayed weakly to the left and right with my force, her nasal voice soft and charming. My violent entry made Lu Jie's flower core feel as if it was being squeezed into her stomach. She, who had already flown to the sky, was thrown into an even higher sky.
Lu Jie's vaginal fluids gushed out uncontrollably, like a torrent bursting through a breach, impossible to stop. Finally, the beautiful woman's delicate nostrils twitched involuntarily, her pink lips parted weakly, and she collapsed limply.
It was at this moment that I thrust forward forcefully, a surge of life essence hitting the girl's clitoris. The intense, burning sensation caused Lu Jie to roll her eyes and faint in my arms.
After catching her breath, I noticed that the girl's dress was already soaked with her fragrant sweat. Her full, round, snow-white breasts were faintly visible through the silk, utterly alluring.
But what moved me most was my beautiful wife, her hair damp with sweat, her face beaming with smiles—the best encouragement and reward for her man! ※※※ Sitting in the luxurious carriage heading towards the capital, I not only savored Lu Jie's captivating charm but also thought of the Lu family who had followed me to Wushuang County.
Lu Zhong had initially worried that abandoning everything to come to the unfamiliar Wushuang County might be the beginning of the Lu family's decline.
But upon seeing the bustling construction site, witnessing the power and influence of his family in Wushuang County and even Tuyi Prefecture, learning who his godfather and father-in-law were, and knowing his relationship with Yun Fu and Empress Ren, this businessman immediately felt an overwhelming surge of enthusiasm… Oh, none of this is what I said; it was all his father's drunken boasting. Anyway, Lu Zhong listened with great interest, even pouring himself a few more cups of wine, urging his father to continue revealing more. As for Prime
Minister Han, needless to say, he had weathered ten years of storms without falling, his disciples and former associates were all over Liufeng Kingdom, and even the Great Yuan Kingdom had his disciples serving as officials. His influence in the court was immense, and he was deeply favored by Emperor Kangzong. Anyone who had a relationship with him was destined for promotion and wealth.
Lu Zhong thought to himself: his son-in-law was the son-in-law of Prime Minister Han, so he and Prime Minister Han were practically relatives. If the people of Yizhou County knew, wouldn't they be begging him to accept their tribute?
As for Yun Fu and Empress Ren… well, that goes without saying. A mere nephew of the Empress couldn't compare to the Empress's savior and the princess's lover.
Encouraged by this, Lu Zhong, under the arrangement of his father and uncle, fully utilized his talents. He led a group of Lu family business elites, traveling throughout Tuyi County in just a few days, learning about the local customs, special products, and minerals. For a businessman, detailed intelligence was crucial.
His father was unreliable; he was adept at drinking and womanizing, but when it came to business, he would usually wave his hand and say, "Leave these brain-taxing things to your mother, Qiu Mei. This master is devoted to serving the people and handling official business." His uncle, however, was more diligent than his father, issuing orders for all officials in the county to cooperate actively.
The Prefect's plan is shrewd. The Liu family's influence in officialdom is already deeply entrenched in Tuyi County. If we add our commercial power, which reaches every corner of the county, then we can truly be considered a powerful family, and only then can we possibly become a prominent clan like the Wang family.
As for Lu Zhong's loyalty… Hmph, do you think the County Magistrate and the Prefect are newcomers to the officialdom? By establishing our relationship with Prime Minister Han and the Empress, they are now in the same boat as us. If we prosper, they prosper; if we suffer, the Lu family will suffer even more—the Lu family's daughter is my concubine. How can my enemies trust them when trouble arises? They can only be bound to us.
Tuyi County is mountainous, and commerce isn't very developed, but where there are mountains, there are resources. Various trees and wild animals have always supported thirty percent of the county's population. However, Lu Zhong looks down on these things.
Influenced by the Great Yuan Dynasty, many of their commercial practices have been adopted by Emperor Kangzong, such as auctioning off mineral resources.
In the past, everything belonged to the Emperor. Without the emperor's word, no one could touch his mountains, rivers, fields, or lakes.
Therefore, many places remained barren and undeveloped. Only occasionally were minerals such as gold, silver, copper, and iron discovered in the mountains. The emperor would immediately rush to the scene, and with a single word, seize these resources for his own use, gradually turning them into wealth for the national treasury and the imperial coffers.
This practice undoubtedly dampened the enthusiasm of many explorers and travelers. Later, most people would secretly mine after discovering minerals to reap huge profits—of course, if discovered, they would face execution in the autumn.
But all this changed two hundred years ago. The Great Yuan Dynasty issued a decree allowing private individuals to mine proven mineral resources, requiring only a 50% tax on the state. While this percentage was high, the profits were stable, with little risk, and still enormous.
Furthermore, if a private individual discovered a mine, he would receive 10% of the mine's profits for life.
Compared to the first decree, the second decree was the real reason for madness. Even after two hundred years, when everyone understands that the "lifetime 10% income" only applies to the discoverer and not their descendants, so what? A single year's income can create a millionaire... All this makes it easy to understand the current frenzy in the Great Yuan Kingdom for mining.
However, the Liufeng Kingdom cannot fully implement the laws of the Great Yuan Kingdom, but it has adopted the practice of auctioning off mineral resources and having the state collect the money.
Now, Lu Zhong wants to take advantage of this. Although no good mineral resources have been found in Tuyi County of the Liufeng Kingdom for decades, Lu Zhong believes that this is because Heaven has entrusted him with the task of discovery—once mineral resources are discovered, his in-laws will be both local bigwigs and high-ranking officials; wouldn't a combination of official and commercial success lead to great wealth?
Lu Zhong's decision is incomprehensible to many members of the Lu family. In their view, with the help of the prefect and the Duke of Lanting, if they honestly run a shop and sell various goods, the Lu family will rise again in Tuyi County and become a major merchant family in a few years.
A steady and methodical approach is the normal mindset for business people. Even Lu Jie found it somewhat incomprehensible when she talked to me privately.
However, I firmly support Lu Zhong. In my opinion, while doing business in a conventional way is good, many times it requires a firm belief and the ability to do things that ordinary people dare not even think about. This is the reason for the success of great people.
Having experienced a great calamity, Lu Zhong has recently shown a sudden surge of vigor. Even I, a young man, admire him. To say he works day and night would be an understatement. In any case, seven or eight of those who have been working alongside him have collapsed from exhaustion, while he continues to move forward with boundless energy towards the next goal.
"Not for anything else, but just for your father's spirit, I, as his son-in-law, must support him."
When I said this, the little beauty who had just looked puzzled by her father's actions immediately showed a bright smile...

Chapter Four: Secret Meeting with a Beauty
In the forty-second year of the Kangxi reign, on July 17th, even with the burden of the carriage, we arrived in the capital city—Mingsi City—in just four days and four nights.
This also shows that Emperor Kangzong was indeed eager to summon me back for a reason.
Near a massive fortress twenty kilometers outside Mingsi City, the speeding carriage slowed down. A group of palace guards dismounted with smiles and sat at a large table in the fortress's mess hall, loudly drinking and cheering over the prepared food and wine.
After such a arduous journey, they could finally stop and rest. Even these elite, resilient, and disciplined palace guards needed good food and wine to relax.
While they ate in the main hall, we and the head eunuch were naturally led by the garrison general to a private dining room.
"Your Highness, there is someone here who wishes to see you,"
the garrison general said, pointing to a small driveway a dozen meters away beside a willow tree.
"In that case, I'll go up first, Your Highness, please take your time,"
the head eunuch said tactfully, apologizing before heading upstairs.
I was a little puzzled, but I knew the garrison general wouldn't plot against me, so I calmly said, "Little Turtle, Little Bird, go up first. Eat and drink, don't wait for me."
"Okay."
The two loyal servants knew I was skilled in martial arts and wouldn't cause any trouble, so they naturally felt it was best to enjoy the fine wine and food.
"What about you? Do you want to rest?"
I asked the two twin beauties beside me, who were like shadows.
The two girls, Keimiya Mi and Keimiya Aya, were veiled in front of outsiders, but anyone who saw their identical figures, identical clothes... almost like they were made from the same mold, would feel a flutter in their heart amidst their stunning beauty.
However, the katana slung across the Keimiya sisters' waists reminded others that they were not just pretty playthings, but two thorny roses.
"Mi and Aya are naturally with their brother,"
Keimiya Mi said softly.
A few steps later, I was outside the carriage.
Even when we were still five meters away, I could already sense the breathing of only one woman inside the carriage; judging from her breath, she was a young girl.
Moreover, she wasn't alone; behind a grove of trees, five skilled individuals were hidden, presumably her guards.
A thought flashed through my mind, and without hesitation, I lifted the silk curtain at the front of the carriage.
A delicate fragrance immediately wafted into my nose, and a charming face, both alluring and reproachful, appeared before me.
"Husband..."
A slightly frail, yet alluring and seductive young woman's soft moan had barely left her lips when two streams of tears flowed down her cheeks.
I climbed into the carriage and sat inside, holding the beautiful girl in my arms. "Silly girl, why are you crying? Seeing your husband, you should be overjoyed, rushing into my arms and then undressing to serve your man!
" Even with her excited heart, the beauty chuckled. "Brother..."
Is that all you think about when we meet?"
"Being straightforward is my nature, no need to change,"
I said with a smile. Although the beautiful girl in my arms spoke with a hint of reproach, the joy on her face showed how much she liked what I said.
"Brother... kiss me..."
The girl opened her beautiful eyes wide, pouted her lips, and leaned in...
After a tender moment, I held the girl in my arms: "Xiangting, my dear, do you know that as the vice leader of the Sun Moon Sect, you are now a super beauty that everyone in the martial arts world is looking forward to seeing!"
The person who came was Ni Xiangting, the daughter of Minister Ni, whose beauty was unparalleled in the capital. When the two vice leaders of the Sun Moon Sect appeared, it was Yuan'er whose martial arts shocked the entire audience, and it was this intelligent and kind-hearted girl who made the arrangements and preparations.
"Hehe, I am a beauty after all..."
Xiangting didn't care about these empty titles, and she had always been confident in her appearance, so she didn't need other people's praise.
"Why did you suddenly come here? I can enter the capital tonight. When I see the emperor and empress, my husband is thinking of spending the night with you."
I said without blinking.
"You're just bragging... You came here alone. What about the two Sister Han? What if Yunfu wants you to stay in the palace to rest?"
Xiangting exposed me without any politeness.
"Hehe, since you reminded me that there's never enough time anyway, then let your husband make it up to Xiangting now..."
I reached out and grabbed her high, firm breasts.
"Mmm... Brother, not here..."
Xiangting suppressed the tingling sensation all over her body and pressed my hand down, "I came to see you early because I have something important to do."
Hearing this, my hand did not stop its attack, but went deeper and grasped her delicate, smooth, and creamy breasts, while gesturing for her to speak quickly.
Xiangting, used to my caresses, could only glare at me before saying, "You made quite a stir in Yizhou this time. Not only did you weaken the power of the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan there, but you also managed to escape unscathed. This greatly displeased the two princes, who each sent memorials to impeach you and demand that the Emperor summon you back for questioning."
"You two old bastards!"
I cursed angrily. "They're allowed to commit crimes, but I'm not allowed to punish evil and promote good?"
"You call that punishing evil and promoting good?... Oh, brother..."
Xiangting blushed, barely managing to suppress her lustful thoughts. "I heard from Sister Yuan'er that you forced the heads of the Fu and Yuwen families to revise the 'Lewd and Shameless Manual,' which is really wicked..."
"That's how you treat bad people."
I smiled, my hand being pushed away by Xiangting, but I wasn't offended. "What, do they have the guts to apologize to the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang like this?"
"Why don't you have the guts?"
Xiangting glared at me, then said softly, "Brother, don't be so subjective when you think about things. It's true that ordinary people wouldn't dare to confess something so shameful and humiliating, but who are Yuwen Wushang and Fu Jikong? They're the dogs of the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang. Confessing will definitely get them punished, but if they don't confess, are you going to threaten them into betraying their masters?"
"You have no backbone!"
I shook my head.
"Brother, this isn't about backbone; it's about the lives of hundreds of people in their family. If they confess, at most they'll be killed by the enraged prince, but their entire family won't be punished."
Xiangting's words carried a hint of earnest persuasion.
"I understand, thank you for your guidance, my dear Ting'er."
I kissed her cheek. "It seems this trip to the capital won't be easy!"
"Who says otherwise?"
Xiang Ting frowned slightly. "Yun Fu asked me to come here to meet you beforehand, brother, precisely to tell you about the recent situation in the capital and what we need to be careful about. You might not be able to leave the capital for a while, so it's best to be prepared."
I said seriously, "Please speak, my wife, I'm all ears."
"Hehe..."
Xiang Ting liked my composure in the face of trouble. She smiled and was about to speak when suddenly the sound of a hurried carriage came from afar, indicating that it was traveling through the city.
This carriage must belong to a girl, because the sound of wind chimes mingled with the hoofbeats, giving it a unique charm. Xiang Ting's expression clearly froze for a moment. Suddenly, she raised her slender hand, pulled open the curtain of the carriage window, and looked in the direction from which the sound came.
"Huh, it's Sister Han's carriage. Weren't we supposed to wait for her in the capital? Why..."
Xiangting muttered to herself, indirectly telling me who the newcomers were.
I knew, but the Jinggong sisters outside didn't.
The two girls who had been on guard outside saw a pale yellow carriage speeding towards us without slowing down. The twin beauties, already quite formidable, snorted coldly and leaped into the air, one on each side.
"Clang!"
Two katana were drawn from their sheaths, drawing two beautiful arcs in the air as they slashed at the two pure white horses galloping in front of the carriage.
The katana were full of power; if they were hit like that, the horses would at least be cleaved into pieces.
"Screech!"
The carriage was driven by two old men, one holding a whip to urge the horses on, and the other who had been resting with his eyes closed.
The voice came from the seemingly asleep old man. With a shout, he leaped into the air with lightning speed, striking the left side of Keimiya Aya's katana with two punches. Using the momentum of his reversal, he instantly appeared beside Keimiya Mi, unleashing a rapid series of kicks that blurred into a continuous arc in the air.
No matter how Keimiya Mi slashed with her katana, she couldn't find the old man's figure. Instead, the old man's legs quickly found the katana's position, and with a series of loud "bangs," Keimiya Mi was sent flying.
"Whoa..."
At that moment, another old man had just stopped the carriage three meters away from us, but with another sharp cry, Keimiya Aya's katana unleashed twenty-eight sword energies, shooting from the side.
The old man smiled faintly; his whip, without any apparent movement, suddenly transformed into a nimble snake, coiling and binding Keimiya Aya's katana. A tremendous force instantly traveled from the whip to the katana, causing Jing Gongcai's energy to falter and almost causing her to lose her grip on the weapon.
The old man had intended for her to release the katana, but Jing Gongcai was stubborn and refused to let go. With the collision of their energies, the slightly weaker Jing Gongcai naturally suffered, letting out a low cry as she spat out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing this, the old man frowned, and the whip wrapped around the katana suddenly retracted, reappearing in his hand as if it had never been moved.
Without the suppression of the powerful true energy, Jing Gongcai was also in a bad way; she could no longer control her body in mid-air and fell to the ground.
In the nick of time, a pair of warm, large hands caught Jing Gong Cai's delicate body in mid-air, and gentle true energy flowed into her body, repairing her damaged meridians.
"Cai... how are you?"
Seeing her sister like this, Jing Gong Mei no longer had the will to fight and leaped to our side.
"I'm fine... he didn't try to kill me."
Jing Gong Cai smiled slightly, "Besides, I have my brother by my side..."
"With me by your side, little Cai, you'll never be in danger."
I put the beauty down and touched her face. "But, little girls, next time you should look more carefully before you act. This is a military fortress. If they weren't our own people, why would we let them ride around like that? Besides, why would a carriage come looking for trouble?"
I wouldn't scold the two twin sisters for being reckless. They were so worried because of me. If I scolded them all the time, it would hurt their self-esteem, and I couldn't bear to.
Jing Gong Mei and Jing Gong Cai exchanged a glance and stuck out their cute pink tongues at the same time, looking very charming.
"Uncle-Master, please come inside for a chat."
The two old men approached and said respectfully.
"It's been a few months, and your skills have improved considerably!"
I said with a smile.
"It's all thanks to Uncle-Master's excellent guidance, which allowed us to glimpse a deeper level of the Heavenly Demon Art."
The speaker was one of the five Grand Masters in the palace, my junior uncle.
Their expressions were genuinely grateful. I had shared some of my master's martial arts insights with them, considering that Yunfu and Empress Ren needed expert protection to prevent a repeat of the "Millennial Golden Gu King" incident. These palace Grand Masters were overjoyed; they had been impoverished for over a decade, how could they let such an opportunity slip by?
After several months of secluded cultivation, they had gradually gained the ability to glimpse the seventh level. Given time, my Demonic Sect would surely gain several more super masters.
Since they had all come out, it was easy to guess who was inside the carriage, because even Xiangting stepped down from the carriage, looking curiously at the carriage shrouded in snow-white silk.
I thought for a moment, then waved to the beautiful girl, took her hand, and we walked into the carriage together.

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