[Fantasy] My World (Complete) - 25

Chapter Ten: The Deception
An hour later, He Lei finally awoke, dazed from her intense orgasm.
Upon waking, she found herself in the young man's arms, straddling his lap once more. His penis, which she both loved and hated, was still hot and erect inside her. However, He Lei no longer resisted; instead, she felt satisfied with the feeling of being filled.
The food on the table had long since gone cold, but the naked He Lei felt no chill. The beautiful young woman subtly checked herself and discovered a warm aura surrounding her and the equally naked man. A sweet feeling welled up in her heart; this young man actually knew how to cherish a woman!
Recalling the intense climaxes just now, the beauty's vaginal canal spasmed again. If she hadn't just bathed and urinated, she would have definitely wet herself, which would have been truly embarrassing...
"Sister He, are you awake?"
I watched her long eyelashes blink incessantly, but she wouldn't open her eyes, so I simply greeted her first: "This is the first time I've fucked such a beautiful woman like you, let's rest for a bit before we continue."
"Ah?"
He Lei wanted to pretend to be asleep again, after all, she was a little embarrassed by the intense climaxes she had experienced from the young man, but as soon as I said that, she immediately opened her eyes, her alluring eyes wide open: "No, no... I'm going to be fucked to death by you... no... please... Your Highness... let me rest for a few days... next time... oh, no, next time please don't fuck me... I can't take your Tyrannosaurus Rex..."
"Nonsense!"
I gently pinched her plump buttocks: "A woman can even give birth to such a big boy, why would she be afraid of a penis?"
“I can’t speak for others, but yours is really big and long, more than twice as big and long as my deceased husband’s. I feel like my vagina is being torn apart by you…”
He Lei’s face showed a resentful expression. This time it was for real, not faked with seductive skills.
"Besides your dead husband, have you never been with any other men?"
"No!"
The mature woman suddenly became angry. Perhaps because she had already made love with this man, she wasn't as afraid of me as before: "My husband has been dead for over ten years, and I haven't been with anyone else, not even today... today you raped me!"
"Okay, okay, I was wrong, good girl!"
I laughed and kissed her puffed-up pink face a few times. "Very good, you can keep it up from now on. Only I can have sex with you. If anyone else tries to touch you, you can kill them!"
"Anyway, you've already taken my virginity. If someone else tries to force me again, I won't... Oh! I was wrong, Your Highness, I was wrong... Ah... Stop!"
The beauty cried with a pretty face, "I will definitely remain chaste for you from now on. I won't let anyone else touch me, only let your Tyrannosaurus Rex spear enter me... Please, please don't do anything to me today..."
It turned out that while the beautiful woman was throwing a tantrum, my penis gently thrust in and out of her body a few times, scaring her into begging for mercy. Even though those few thrusts felt good to her, the mature woman didn't dare to ask for more. After all, too much delicious food can make you feel bloated.
"When I want you is up to me," I said
with a smile. "Alright, stop looking so gloomy. Don't you feel much better now? I cultivate the most masculine and powerful martial arts, and the semen I release contains a lot of primordial energy. Your beautiful hole has absorbed so much of it; the benefits are countless."
Even without me saying it, He Lei felt it too. After receiving my semen, her true energy flowed surprisingly smoothly, as if her seductive skills had improved. Her whole body felt warm and comfortable.
"I... I'm too weak to handle something as big as yours. Please be gentler next time, okay? I promise I'll serve you well..."
He Lei pleaded softly. While she adored the unprecedented orgasms brought by the large penis, she was also genuinely afraid of it. The relentless thrusting felt like it was piercing her body; its ferocity completely defeated her psychologically.
He Lei knew she had completely lost to this man. Even if her heart hadn't yet succumbed, her body had already surrendered to him. She shouldn't even think about doing anything harmful to him again… Although she had never intended to harm me, only wanting to cooperate with the young sect leader to control the boy before her, it now seemed this arduous task could only be left to the young sect leader. The best she could do was remain neutral.
“Next time?”
I sighed. “I'm leaving Xiliang City tomorrow, so why don't we do it a few more times today?”
“No…”
He Lei sweetly wrapped her arms around my neck, her cheek rubbing against mine. “Your Highness, next time, when you return, Xiao Lei will serve you again…”
She was quite obedient, subtly changing her form of address.
I shook my head and said, "No, I have to deflower you this time, otherwise it won't be perfect."
"Deflower me? Deflower me... Ah!"
He Lei trembled all over: "You, you don't mean..."
"Yes!"
My right index finger gently placed between the beauty's buttocks, touching the light brown folds: "Sister He, you are mine, so I want to deflower your back door!"
"No, no, no..."
He Lei trembled all over in fright, the stimulation causing her honeyed passage to contract again, squeezing my penis, which felt really good.
"Your Highness... I... I, I can't do it here... If you like, I'll find you a beautiful woman with excellent back door skills, you can..."
"Slap..."
Before the mature woman could finish speaking, she was slapped on the buttocks, the pain making her immediately shut her mouth.
"Good skills? I don't want them."
I gently pressed my fingers on her little chrysanthemum: "I always like to cultivate things myself. Your back door, I'm going to take it. Lie down!"
He Lei not only didn't comply, but also tightened her arms around me: "Your Highness... do you like Xiao Lei?"
"I like you. Why would I want you if I didn't?"
"That's good..."
The beautiful mature woman said coquettishly: "Hmm... if you like Xiao Lei, you should be considerate of me... my little hole is still a little swollen and sore from your big thing just now... you should cherish the virginity I've kept for more than ten years and give it to you... it's like I've been deflowered... so let me rest for a while... when I've recovered, Xiao Lei will be yours when you come back... everything Xiao Lei has belongs to Your Highness..."
Saying weak words that she had never said before, the beautiful woman felt not humiliation, but rather a pleasure of being conquered by a strong force. This feeling of being dependent on a man's will is really good!
"That makes some sense."
I smiled inwardly. I was just trying to scare He Lei. I would never humiliate my women. He Lei had clearly been deprived of intimacy for a long time; her vagina was as tight as a young girl's when she first entered the world. This kind of seemingly wanton but actually conservative beauty was truly captivating. Even if she were a woman from the Ecstasy Sect, I would still want to take her as my wife.
However, she was still holding back and hadn't completely surrendered yet, so stimulating her a bit would help her submit completely sooner.
Sure enough, He Lei saw my tone soften and was delighted. She became even more coquettish and rubbed against me, but this time it was her two high, firm breasts that rubbed against my firm chest: "Your Highness... since you're going to deflower Xiao Lei, shouldn't it be in a poetic and picturesque setting? I hope to receive my husband's love in my second marriage. Will you love me?"
It has to be said, He Lei has the potential to be a seductive enchantress. Now, without using her allure, she's even more attractive to me. A few words from her have made my erection even stronger.
He Lei quickly sensed this; she looked at me seductively, her lips slightly upturned, waiting for my answer.
I smiled and nodded: "Alright, when I return in the first month of the lunar year, you'll have to stay with me obediently for three days and three nights."
He Lei's smiling lips widened suddenly upon hearing the following words: "Oh... Your Highness, doesn't that mean you're going to kill Xiao Lei?"
"Hahaha!"
Seeing her terrified expression, I finally couldn't help but laugh.
Only then did she realize I was joking with her. Enraged, she threw a punch at my chest, disregarding all decorum: "You're bad...you're bad...um..."
"Sister He, I want one more time, can you do it?"
"No..."
"Okay, then I'll come out."
"No...don't come out...just a little longer...I haven't felt this satisfied in so long, I should say, I've never felt this comfortable before...Your Highness, with this one time, Xiao Lei's life has been worthwhile..."
"Bullshit! What nonsense are you spouting? Good luck! Do it again, say you want to be fucked by me every day from now on!"
"Hehe...I didn't expect the dignified Prince Lanting to believe in ghosts and gods...Ah, don't hit me, I was wrong, I said...Xiao Lei will only belong to Prince Lanting from now on. Whenever Prince Lanting wants me, I'll willingly stick my ass out for him to fuck...Ah, Your Highness...why did you come out?"
The beautiful woman's vagina was empty. Looking down, she saw the large penis had already come out, still burning hot against her buttocks.
In that instant, she thought I had changed my mind and was determined to take her virginity today. A pang of sadness and desolation gripped the mature woman's heart: 'It seems all I attract him with is my body… How could such an outstanding young man truly like a middle-aged woman like me?' As the beauty grieved, she was suddenly pulled away from the young man's lap. Just as she sighed softly and prepared to roll over and let him enter her, a strong force came from above, and her head was shoved down, revealing the monstrous, enormous penis before her eyes.
"I'm still feeling a little uncomfortable. Come, Sister He, serve your husband."
Gentle words echoed in her ears, and He Lei's heart soared from hell to heaven. She tremblingly raised her head, wanting to confirm: "Your Highness, you mean… –" "Huh? Never done it before?"
I looked at her strangely: "Is this your first time?"
"Ah!"
Two lines of tears instantly streamed down He Lei's face, but the corners of her mouth curled up happily. "
What the hell!"
I sighed helplessly. Women are truly made of water, and once you really feel sorry for her, it's hard to force her to do anything. "Fine, get up. I won't use your little mouth anymore, so you won't cry anymore, right?"
The beautiful mature woman glared at me, her jade-like hand gripping the enormous Tyrannosaurus Rex spear, thus preventing me from getting up.
"What are you doing? Don't force yourself... Oh!" "
I gasped as soon as I finished speaking. The beauty opened her small mouth and forcefully swallowed my penis. Unfortunately, she hadn't mastered the technique of using her small mouth. Xiao Yan was the best at it. Her big mouth could not only swallow the Tyrannosaurus Rex, but she could also use her small mouth to simulate the tightness and suction of a vagina. With this trick, the little beauty ate a lot of my essence.
Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen pigs run. He Lei adjusted to the size a little and slowly began to move. Her tongue licked the head of the jade pillar, and her hands moved back and forth on the half of my penis that wasn't inside.
"Hmm, Sister He, don't just lick, you have to suck... Yes, oh, that's it!" "
While directing the beauty's movements, I also enjoyed myself. He Lei's movements were really too stiff, and her teeth would occasionally hit the shaft, but she was obedient, willing to learn, and very attentive, so it wasn't too bad.
Sitting is certainly not as enjoyable as lying down, so after a while I lay down and let the beautiful woman lie between my legs to suck and serve my dragon spear.
He Lei is indeed an outstanding disciple of the Ecstasy Sect. Her technique became more and more skilled as she played with my dragon spear, making me feel very comfortable. But this was far from enough for me to give her my essence, so after the beauty's little mouth became sore, she simply sat up and sat on my lap again. With a lift and a thrust of her plump buttocks, with a "whoosh," the hard, big meat stick that had satisfied her sweet saliva was once again taken into her honey hole."
"Oh..."
This time, He Lei no longer resisted at first. The mature woman, who had already submitted to most of her power, reached a small climax on the very first touch.
The battle resumed in the room...
When I walked out of the room, I, a veteran of many battles, was naturally refreshed, but He Lei was different. She lay limp on the tatami mat, her body flushed, the climax still lingering. Her plump buttocks were red and swollen from my slaps, and between her parted legs, thick, milky white fluid was still slowly overflowing from her honeyed passage, leaving a sticky patch beneath her pubic hair and buttocks.
"Bang bang..."
Suddenly, a few knocking sounds came from the ceiling.
He Lei lazily opened her eyes and glanced at something above her: "Come down."
"Creak..."
A soft sound followed, and a large wooden board on the ceiling gently slid away, revealing a hole fifty centimeters in length and width. A girl dressed in black jumped down from it and immediately knelt on the tatami mat, not daring to look at He Lei.
"Raise your head, what's there to be shy about?" He
Lei didn't care at all; after all, He Lei was the maid she had raised since childhood, so there was no need to hide it from her.
The young girl responded softly, then lifted her head, revealing a beautiful and charming face.
Upon seeing this, He Lei's first reaction was to fix her eyes on He Lei's vulva. After a noticeable pause, she hurriedly looked away.
"Hehe... little girl, you're really shy. Where have all the seductive skills I taught you gone?"
The beautiful woman smiled and sat up. "His Highness is too vigorous; I can't handle it all by myself. It'll be swollen for days... From now on, you'll serve him with me."
"This servant wouldn't dare,"
the young beauty said, blushing.
"What's there to be afraid of? You're my person; it's only right that you serve my man with me."
The mature woman tapped the black-clad girl's forehead: "It's just that you, little girl, are lucky to have such a good master. Not only is he handsome and of good birth, but his martial arts are also excellent, and his skills in bed are simply amazing. In short, His Highness is truly an outstanding man, worthy of being the direct descendant of the Heavenly Demon Path." The
black-clad girl, being a virgin, couldn't bear her master's blunt words. She quickly pulled out a small copper tube from her bosom: "Master, this is a message from the young sect leader sent by carrier pigeon."
"Hmm..."
The alluring woman took it, opened it, and took out a roll of silk paper.
Upon seeing it, He Lei's face immediately turned red, and her breathing became rapid.
A closer look revealed shame, anger, and resentment within...
"Ren Lanting! You bastard!"
A coquettish, angry voice echoed throughout the room...

Chapter Eleven: Departure
As winter deepened, the Northwest was already blanketed in snow and ice.
Traveling at this time was extremely difficult, and considering that it wasn't a long-distance battle, I didn't want the Jinggong sisters to suffer. So, I didn't choose a fine horse as my mode of transport, but instead opted for a carriage.
The carriage that Chi Changyun had specially commissioned to be built for me was no ordinary carriage.
It was six meters long, five meters wide, and two meters high. The main body of the carriage was made of sturdy ironwood from the Northwest, with two layers of fine steel sheets covering it. There were twelve wheels made of fine copper alone—eight on the outer sides and four directly under the carriage—which improved the stability and smoothness of the carriage, ensuring a smooth ride even on rocky roads.
The eight horses pulling the carriage were all superb steeds that had been tested in the northern and southern deserts, their endurance and physical condition honed to their peak, capable of running for thousands of miles without a problem.
The carriage was luxuriously furnished, wrapped entirely in thick, snow-white wool blankets. Dozens of small vents throughout the carriage ensured excellent air circulation, preventing stuffiness. Two small, fixed tables were positioned in the center of the carriage, with drawers beneath them filled with pastries, dried meat, and several jugs of strong liquor. At the rear of the carriage was a small bed, furnished like a bedroom bed, but much softer and more comfortable.
The driver's seat outside was equally comfortable, spacious, and equipped with identical canopies on both sides, designed like two steel cabinets. These canopies not only protected against strong side winds but also contained plenty of dried meat and dozens of jugs of strong liquor to ward off the cold—this was, of course, the little turtle and bird.
The road from Xiliang City to Huaiyuan City was normally very difficult to travel, but this specially made carriage moved smoothly and steadily. Only the faint sound of the wind and snow outside could be heard; everything else was quiet.
Last night, I ejaculated twice inside He Lei's body. The effect of yin and yang union actually made me feel even better. I know this is due to the fusion of Heavenly Demon True Qi and Ecstasy Technique. Even making love with He Lei brings considerable benefits, so what about with Xiao Yu?
Thinking of this, I unconsciously glanced at the stunningly beautiful girl.
The moment Xiao Yu's eyes met mine, she shyly lowered her head.
I knew she wasn't truly shy, but I wasn't in a hurry to expose her. Even when I forced myself on He Lei last night, her emotions were laid bare before me, and she showed no murderous intent towards me. This proved that the Ecstasy Sect definitely didn't want to kill me.
Since it wasn't unbearable malice, it was fine to observe… Of course, conquering Xiao Yu's body and soul was also one of my goals!
Wang Zi was still wearing that snow-white dress, and her face mask remained unchanged. She didn't eat much during meals, at most occasionally taking a pill, probably a fasting pill or something similar.
However, the four girls were quite chatty. Wang Zi, having little experience of worldly affairs, listened with great interest to the stories told by Sister Jinggong and Xiaoyu, occasionally interjecting with her clear, childlike voice… No matter how much they laughed and played, the voices of beautiful women were a pleasure in themselves. Sitting beside them, resting with my eyes closed, I also found it quite enjoyable.
"We set off early on the tenth of the twelfth lunar month. We originally thought the journey from Xiliang City to Huaiyuan City would take at least two days, but we covered it in a day. This was partly due to our taking the most direct route along the official road, but more importantly, the craftsmen designed very practical vehicles and the horses were incredibly swift, hence the speed—you know, even at top speed, it would take at least six hours to arrive!
Heading south from Huaiyuan City, turning to the border with Longliang County, and then southeast, the road became much easier. Excluding the necessary rest stops at night, we arrived at Guizhou County, the entrance to the three northwestern counties, in three days." Du Liangcai is currently serving in this location.
Because I heard that the barbarians on the grasslands were planning to send assassins to kill me, I had already instructed Little Turtle and Little Bird to be careful.
The carriage was custom-made as a combination of steel plates and ironwood, and after hundreds of experiments by the military craftsmen, it was proven that even powerful siege crossbows could not penetrate it—this was to prevent surprise attacks.
Otherwise, the enemy wouldn't need to show themselves; if dozens of siege crossbows were ambushed in the three counties, the massive crossbow bolts would fly towards my carriage as it passed, instantly turning the carriage into a honeycomb.
As it turned out, the rumored assassination attempt didn't occur until we left the three northwestern counties, which relieved us.
Next… Heading due east, you'll find a wide and well-developed official road. An ordinary horse-drawn carriage would take fifteen days at full speed to reach the capital, while our magnificent carriage could arrive in seven or eight days at most, even after deducting the horses' one-hour rest periods each day.
In reality, the journey from Guizhou County to the capital traverses five prefectures, covering at least six thousand li (approximately 3,000 kilometers), twice the distance from Xiliang City to Guizhou County. However, because the terrain in central Liufeng Kingdom is flat, and the official road is smooth, unobstructed, and interconnected, there is rarely any congestion, allowing for a much faster pace.
This demonstrates the importance of a well-developed transportation system; once any... No matter what happens, the Liufeng Kingdom's military can easily mobilize troops from various regions for emergencies through its smooth transportation system. If the roads were only between Xiliang City and Huaiyuan City, countless chaos would have ensued long ago.
With the end of the year approaching, countless carriages and horses race along the official roads, everyone eager to return to their hometowns and celebrate the New Year with their families.
Privileges exist everywhere. Before leaving Guizhou County, I planted a small flag at the front and back of the carriage, each depicting a majestic wolf king. Anyone who saw the flag would give way, even the occasional small squad of soldiers with the same wolf flag on their horses. They all stopped and respectfully waited for us to pass before continuing on their way.
Merchants and镖局 (security escort agencies) who frequently traveled the official roads knew that the wolf flag was the symbol of the "Iron Wolf Legion," one of the four elite legions of the Liufeng Kingdom. Because they were responsible for the rotation of the entire kingdom, they were the most commonly seen banners. However, they didn't know that the "Iron Wolf Legion" was further divided into four ranks: yellow, red, white, and black. The legion commander, deputy legion commander, and commander of ten thousand cavalry used yellow wolf flags; the commanders of each thousand-man unit used red wolf flags; the centurions used white wolf flags; and the final, black wolf flag was the general-purpose flag. The one
I used... Naturally, it was a yellow wolf banner, so every patrolling squad they saw assumed it was a commander of ten thousand cavalry on the move and saluted in respect.
The yellow wolf banner, coupled with the imposing luxury carriage, ensured their unimpeded passage. At each rest stop, local officials rushed over to curry favor, but Little Turtle and Little Bird deflected them with their imperial guard badges, at most accepting a small amount of hot food they had prepared.
With the yellow wolf banner and imperial guards escorting them, every official who saw the carriage was filled with all sorts of speculation about the people inside. But regardless, they all clearly... The person inside is definitely not just a commander of ten thousand cavalry; he must be at least a deputy legion commander.
Fortunately, many officers from various legions return to the capital during the Spring Festival each year, so this situation didn't attract much attention.
This is also my way of deliberately concealing our tracks; otherwise, as long as the Silver Tiger banner flies across the Central Plains, the assassins will know who's coming, making us easy targets.
The development of official roads directly led to the emergence of markets of varying sizes every twenty or thirty li. These markets resembled small towns, existing outside of cities but forming their own systems, such as... Like a spider web, the land was covered, providing convenience for travelers, passing merchants, and escort agencies.
On the nineteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, we had already arrived in Liangli County. Only Shangjin County remained as a barrier to the capital. In two days at most, we would be able to return safely.
Now deep within the heart of Liufeng Kingdom, the absence of ambushes and assassinations had lowered our guard considerably. So, while camping out in a market town called "Huima Town," I decided to rest for the night. Firstly, to allow our exhausted horses to fully rest, and secondly, because we didn't need to rush, since the capital was not far away.
In Huima Town, Little Turtle and Little Bird chose a mid-range inn, reserving a quiet courtyard before driving their luxurious carriage inside.
With the title of imperial guards, the innkeeper dared not ask any questions. After serving plenty of hot water and a sumptuous dinner, they all left, not daring to linger around the courtyard.
"Haha, it's rare to feel so comfortable!"
Little Turtle and Little Bird came out refreshed after their bath, only to find me eating alone.
"Oh, where are the young mistress and the others?"
they asked, picking up their food as they ate.
"They're enjoying themselves even more; apparently, they're going to eat while bathing, so we don't need to worry about them,"
I said with a laugh. "They've been so pent up these past few days, they practically want to sleep in the bathhouse."
"Haha!"
Little Bird grinned, "Young Master, why don't you go? Take advantage of the opportunity to sleep with Xiaoyu, let her try and lose something!"
I had told them about Xiaoyu being a descendant of the Ecstasy Sect after returning from Kaige Gate, so they wouldn't be caught off guard. As for the Jinggong sisters, those two girls can't hide their thoughts, so it's best not to say anything for now. Anyway, Xiaoyu has no ill intentions towards them—Xiaoyu knows that even dragons have their scales, and if she dares to touch the Jinggong sisters, then it will be a fight to the death between her and them. Given the current situation, she doesn't want that to happen.
I waved my hand defiantly, "Do you think I'm that kind of person? I'm going to conquer her fair and square, just you wait and see."
Little Turtle said disdainfully, "So, at 'Kaige Gate,' you said you got Aunt Lei, it wasn't consensual, but she insisted on offering herself to you, was it?"
Little Bird laughed and chimed in, "Look, Young Master didn't even take us to keep watch, that's how you know it! Otherwise, wouldn't he be bragging to us?"
"You two scoundrels, what do you know?"
I said, sounding aloof but actually feeling guilty, "Women, they say they don't want it, but they really do. If I don't take the initiative, won't Sister He just keep wasting her time?"
"Haha, Young Master, that's what all the flower thieves in the world think too,"
Little Bird uttered a classic line.
"Fine, if you keep saying that, when we get back to Wushuang County, I'll have Xiaoli talk to you about the principles of life..."
"Uh... no, young master, I misspoke..."
The once arrogant little bird quickly softened. The three-day spree of brothel visits left an indelible impression on the young minds of the little turtle and the little bird. That painful experience made them most respectful of "the five rampaging witches of the Liu family," not me.
However, the two were originally carefree people. After eating properly for a while, the little turtle suddenly remembered something and started laughing uncontrollably, and his smile was extremely lewd.
Without us even asking, he blurted it out himself: "Hehe, do you think that enchanting third young lady of the Wang family might wear her veil while bathing?"
These past few days, when they stopped for a bite to eat, Wang Zi had spoken a few words to them, and they immediately felt that her voice was incredibly charming, and her eyes were like bewitching charms, full of both innocence and allure… and this was without even seeing her face, yet she already possessed such an alluring presence. They would believe she was the sect leader of the Ecstasy Sect.
Now I understood why he was laughing so lewdly; he was imagining a beautiful girl bathing with a veil on.
Little Bird always liked to tease Little Turtle, just as Little Turtle liked to tease him: "Ahem, Little Turtle, I want to remind you, based on my experience, Old Wang sent Wang Zi with us this time with the intention of sending a lamb to the slaughter. Don't blame me for exposing you to her later for such lewd behavior towards the future young mistress."
"Uh… can't I even say something? The young master doesn't seem to care…"
Little Turtle's voice noticeably softened.
The two were quite clever. Wang Guowei had sent such a beautiful and alluring woman; it would be strange if it wasn't to make the young master fall for her. The only explanation for why he hadn't sent Wang Miao'er, but instead this woman, was that the Wang family was having a clearance sale. Giving away one of their three beautiful daughters who wasn't particularly attractive wasn't enough; they needed another to feel secure.
I chuckled, "Little bird, don't scare the little turtle. Don't you often slander your beautiful sisters behind their backs, calling them violent, big-breasted, and brainless? What about Wang Zi?"
"Hehe...haha..."
The two servants finally became embarrassed. That was years ago; they had suffered greatly at the hands of the "Five Rampage Demonesses of the Liu Family." They would secretly hide outside, get drunk, and curse them. It was only later, when the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slaves Group" matured and learned to save face in front of others, that they gradually toned it down, and they were finally freed from their suffering.
However, from then on, the five stunningly beautiful girls became synonymous with devils in their minds, often used to belittle them—such a self-deceptive form of mental victory, how could they even think of it?
"Little Bird, how is your sister Wang Taoqing? Has she gone to Wushuang County yet?"
I asked suddenly as I started eating again.
"Her? Don't mention it."
Little Bird's face was filled with happy troubles: "Her family is also around Xiliang City. They were lucky enough to escape this disaster. After coming out of the deep mountains, they all came to Xiliang City. I bought them a big house and a dozen servants, and also got several government positions for her brothers. Everyone was happy. But because of this, she doesn't want to leave her family for a strange place. She said she'll come back anyway, and she'll talk about leaving later."
Wang Taoqing is not a woman with a strong will. In a comfortable life, she would definitely be a virtuous wife and loving mother, but she is easily subdued if she is oppressed, which is why she was threatened by her father-in-law before.
After following Little Bird, she no longer needs to worry about this issue. No one can force her, so I'm quite optimistic about Wang Taoqing and Little Bird's future. This beautiful widow knows how to behave and how to serve others; she's more than capable of being a concubine.
"If she likes it, let her be."
I nodded. "Isn't my Little Cui'er the same?"
"Sigh, you guys are so lucky, each of you has gotten a beautiful widow. It's a pity for me, Little Turtle, why don't I have that kind of luck?"
Little Turtle sighed mournfully from the side.
"Come on, you've been flirting with several beauties lately, why don't you say so?"
I exposed him. "But speaking of which, why don't you keep trying with Sister Gu Qiu?"
"I'm only in the process of getting to know the beauties. I'll only get them when things naturally fall into place."
Little Turtle looked like a Casanova. "As for Sister Qiu... she ran away back when we were fighting on the grasslands. It's said she was afraid I would forcibly take her. Tell me, do I look like that kind of person?" "
Yes!"
Little Bird and I said seriously.
Little Turtle: "..."

Chapter Twelve: The Situation Changes
After entering the inland areas, there were still many bandits, but it was quite safe to rest in the market towns. No one dared to openly attack the towns, as this would result in the most severe pursuit.
On the contrary, while traveling, some bandits and brigands ambushed and robbed in dangerous places, but they had the most sensitive eyes and ears, knowing which ones they could rob and which ones they couldn't touch. For example, our carriage never dared to be blocked along the way, and when we stopped for a bite to eat in the morning or at noon, everything was always peaceful.
The town of Huima was quite lively at night, with its bright lights and bustling activity. The cold weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the people. As a town primarily for supplies, it was filled with restaurants, inns, brothels, and casinos. Those with a bit of time and money were drawn to the pleasures of wine, women, and gambling, resulting in constant noise outside the inns.
But this was also a good thing. When I and the two beauties huddled together in the room, the noise, even mixed with a few firecrackers, clearly conveyed the atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
I had asked the Japanese princesses, and they said that the customs on the Japanese islands were the same as on the mainland, including a Spring Festival, but celebrated in a very traditional way. On New Year's Eve, no food was eaten after sunset until the New Year's bell rang… This ancient custom had long been forgotten by the people on the mainland, who spent their time feasting and celebrating after sunset.
"I wonder how my brother is…"
Thinking of this, both beauties showed sadness and distress. This was one of their few weaknesses; they also showed weakness when they worried about me.
Even before we left Yizhou County, Hideyoshi Keimiya was already nearing the end of his life. He had gone out to various places to manage his businesses and make arrangements for his future, partly because he didn't want his beloved younger sister to see him leave.
"Brother Hideyoshi is only temporarily gone. We will meet again in the Heavenly Court. Don't think too much about it."
I smiled. "My darlings, you should think more about how to fulfill his and your family elders' wishes, return to Fusang Island, and reclaim what belongs to your Keimiya family."
"Hmm... With our husbands here, we don't need to worry..."
The little beauties nodded in unison.
"You can rest assured."
I kissed the two charming twin girls who looked like porcelain dolls. "Leave it to me. The Keimiya family will definitely become the royal family of Fusang again... However, I don't think Keimiya Tama is fit to be an emperor. He'll only squander the family fortune."
"Aren't there still Kyotaro and sister-in-law?"
Keimiya Mi said sweetly.
“Kyoutaro is a servant and can’t change Keimiya Tama’s decision; Keimiya Yuu spoils him too much and won’t discipline his son.”
I said uncertainly, “Besides, they are still older than Keimiya Tama, so even if they discipline him, they can’t discipline him forever.”
“Ah, then what should we do?”
Keimiya Aya’s pretty face changed: “Brother, think of something quickly…”
“What can I think of? Unless our baby replaces him as emperor.”
I shrugged.
"Oh, will that work..."
The Kyou sisters objected in unison, "How can a married daughter's son inherit the throne? Only the eldest grandson can."
"Many small overseas countries are like that. As long as it's royal blood, it's fine. I've even heard of queens emerging from there."
I gently pinched the girls' delicate noses. "How about you become empresses?"
"Hehe... How can an empress compare to being by your brother's side every day, so happy and blissful?"
Knowing I was joking, the two girls stuck out their tongues, each holding one of my hands, and whispered, "Brother, be serious, think of something for us. We can't just let Xiaoyu run wild like this."
From the beginning until now, the two girls have never denied Kyou's mischievousness and cruelty. After traveling around with me and gaining more experience, they have begun to understand how undesirable their nephew's personality is.
But Kyou is also the only son of Kyou Hideyoshi, who loves them both the most. How could these two innocent, kind-hearted beauties who value family ties not think of him?
"How about implementing a tribal council system?"
I thought of the practices of many tribes on the grasslands: "A council of elders composed of dozens of nobles would limit the emperor's power, and military power would also require council approval before it could be used, preventing him from having any opportunity to act recklessly."
"No...no..."
The beautiful girl shook her head like a rattle-drum: "If that's the case, what's the fun in being an emperor?"
I looked helplessly at the two innocent and adorable girls: "You can do whatever you want without destroying your family and country. Help me find such a good thing."
"Hehe..."
The little beauties leaned on my shoulders without saying a word, their eyes filled with trust in me. They knew that I would never refuse their request, because I loved them from the bottom of my heart, just as they loved me so deeply.
I began to ponder. Although I disliked children like Jing Gongyu, I helped him out of respect for Jing Gong Hideyoshi, and even more so for the sake of my two little babies.
Beside me stood two exquisitely beautiful young girls, and naturally, my hands wouldn't remain still. They moved down their naked, smooth bodies, slowly reaching their pert, snow-white buttocks. The
princesses' buttocks weren't the naturally plump type, not as full as Lian'er's, nor as refined as He Lei's, but these small, pert, and incredibly elastic heart-shaped buttocks were still a type I greatly admired.
The girls had already been "developed" by me to the point of being like ripe peaches. My hands unconsciously slipped into their buttocks, touching their two pink anuses and gently kneading them.
"Ah!"
A soft moan, coupled with the contracting sensation in my hands, jolted me awake. I looked up and saw two identical faces, their cheeks flushed with a fiery allure.
"Baby, do you want it?"
I pressed harder, my index finger slipping into the girls' anuses. The hot, tight embrace made my breath quicken.
"Hmm... Brother's been naughty... It's been so long since I've pampered Sister and Cai'er..."
Jing Gong Cai forcefully pounced on me, "Cai'er's hungry..."
We'd been traveling non-stop with little rest, so I hadn't had time to be intimate with the beautiful girls. I hadn't expected to be complained about by them.
"Alright, alright, let brother feed my little darling."
A surge of affection welled up within me. I reached out and picked up the wriggling girl, rolling her over and placing her beneath me.
"Brother..."
Looking at me with large, alluring eyes, Jing Gong Cai boldly began to grasp my large member with one small hand, gently stroking it, her eyes filled with joy and longing.
"Thump, thump, thump...
A violent tremor from the earth shook our room.
At that moment, my spear was just rubbing against the little beauty's petals, drawing out a trickle of clear fluid. I was just about to thrust all the way in and enter the little princess's honeyed passage when
this sudden movement made me frown and stand up abruptly.
"Thump, thump, thump... clatter, clatter, clatter..."
A series of familiar sounds echoed in my ears, growing closer and closer, accompanied by countless howls like wolves.
Was this some kind of party?
No, impossible!
Such noise couldn't be made by just a few dozen people.
"Cavalry!"
Memories of my days on the grasslands flashed through my mind, and I immediately recognized them.
The Jinggong sisters, being girls, were in the throes of heightened desire and weren't initially on guard. But after I shouted "Cavalry," the two beauties leaped up, revealing their infinitely beautiful bodies in the moonlight.
"Baby, get dressed quickly!"
I instructed, while I myself quickly began to dress.
The beautiful girls reacted just as fast, finishing their clothes almost at the same time as me. They picked up their katanas and rushed towards the door with me. Upon
opening the door, we saw that Little Turtle and Little Bird had already jumped to the highest point of the building, gazing into the distance, while Wang Zi held Xiao Yu's hand and looked out into the distance.
The Jing Gong sisters and I also leaped onto the roof. Although the inn was in the center of the town, because all the buildings were only two or three stories high, the situation outside was still clearly visible.
Terrifying screams and shrill shrieks filled the air, but these were mostly drowned out by the heavy roar of galloping horses. Countless torches approached from the northwest and northeast, but many more torches split off from the outskirts of "Huima Town," quickly disappearing into the distance... But don't misunderstand, they weren't running away; they were spreading outwards, trying to completely surround the town.
The sounds of shouting and fighting had already begun. Dozens of small teams, like venomous snakes, had entered from all the streets of the town, killing indiscriminately. Screams and maniacal laughter echoed through the night.
"Young Master, what should we do?"
Little Turtle and Little Bird asked.
"Run away,"
I decided immediately. "Judging by their size, there are at least two or three thousand people. It's best not to fight them head-on."
"But brother, don't we often kill thousands on the battlefield? These petty thieves are nothing,"
the Jinggong sisters, with their bloodlust, said dismissively.
Just then, Wang Zi, holding Xiaoyu, leaped onto the roof. Hearing this, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn't reply.
“It’s different, silly girl!”
I smiled slightly and quickly explained, “Do you believe there’s such a large-scale bandit group in the heart of this empire? Do you think the ‘Iron Wolf Legion’ just eats for free and does nothing? Would local officials dare to be so negligent? Besides, how could bandits have the audacity to surround and massacre a small town? Listen to the sound of these horses; they’re clearly the same top-quality horses we traded for on the grasslands!”
The Jing Gong sisters weren’t stupid; they immediately figured out the source: “Brother, are you saying these people are the grassland barbarians who came to hunt us down?”
“Somewhat, and somewhat not.”
I didn’t have time to say more at this point: “Goodness, come on, let’s break out separately on horseback. You sisters and Miss Wang Zi will go out from the southwest, Little Turtle and Little Bird from the southeast, and I’ll take Little Rain from the northeast. We’ll meet at Qimin Prefecture in Shangjin County on the 21st of the twelfth lunar month.”
“No, no, we want to stay with our brother… um…”
Jing Gongcai raised her eyebrows, about to protest, but her sister covered her mouth and said for her, “Brother, be careful, promise Mei and Cai you’ll take care!”
“Don’t worry, didn’t you just say that these little thieves are nothing to us?”
I smiled, patted their little bottoms, and whispered, “When we get back to the capital, none of you will escape. Brother will swallow you all whole.”
“Hehe, shouldn’t we be the ones saying that? Doesn’t Brother often say we’re little devils who eat people without spitting out bones?”
After whispering to each other, the two girls kissed me on both cheeks, jumped off the roof, and leaped towards the horse stable.
“Your Highness, please take care.”
Wang Zi bowed to me, then leaped up and followed behind the two beautiful girls.
This enchantress, she can even speak like that with a crisp, seductive voice. She really is a natural beauty!
Little Turtle and Little Bird laughed, "Young Master, see you again at Qimin Prefecture."
Before their voices faded, they had already rushed towards the stables. After months of intensive fighting, the two boys' martial arts skills had improved significantly.
In the blink of an eye, only Xiaoyu and I remained on the rooftop.
The beautiful girl's eyes were filled with tears, "Your Highness...you...you should go alone. I, Xiaoyu, am but a servant; I cannot be a burden to you."
I resisted the urge to expose her, and with a swift movement, I swept her into my arms, "Enough with the nonsense, let's go!"
Amidst the chaotic sounds of "Return to Horse Town," seven fine horses galloped off in three directions. Hundreds more followed suit, each acting independently, breaking through to what they deemed safest.
Many more, however, lacked horses. But these traveling merchants and镖客 (bodyguards/escorts), along with the various businesses operating in the town, were not pushovers. After the initial shock and fear, they seized advantageous positions and united to resist the cavalry's advance.
The shouts of battle grew increasingly fierce, the booming sounds carrying far and wide, and the ever-rising flames illuminating the sky above "Huima Town"...

Episode 14

[Episode Synopsis]
Seeing that they couldn't break through the encirclement, that little vixen Xiaoyu was still pretending to be stupid. If I don't let you taste the young master's methods, how will I ever conquer your heart and soul! Hmph, Master, what you couldn't accomplish back then, I, your disciple, will now do for you! You made such a big show of trying to assassinate me, young master, but luckily, you're blessed by heaven.
But if I don't seize the opportunity to unleash my power and eliminate the wings of this mastermind behind the scenes, how can I swallow this insult? With the "Golden Wolf Army" and the "Royal Golden Armor Army" at my disposal, let's see how long you can be so smug!

Chapter 1: Perilous Situation
This attack came rather inexplicably. Not only was it massive, involving several thousand people, but it also took place not far from the capital. From any perspective, such an ambush should have done more harm than good, yet the enemy still did it, making me suspect there was some reason I didn't know.
But now was not the time to complain. I sat behind Xiaoyu, channeling my inner energy into the steed beneath me. The already spirited horse galloped away like an arrow.
About thirty miles north of "Huima Town" was Yumufu, a major town in Liangli County. Yumufu was built along the river, backed by the rolling Yu River, with very flat terrain, generally unsuitable for escape.
However, I knew the enemy knew I was returning to the capital and would surely have laid an ambush along the way. The road back to the capital was to the east, while I was heading north, which would relatively reduce the danger.
"Lie on the horse!"
I ordered Xiaoyu as I rushed out of the inn, grabbing the arrows that were shot at me and throwing them back.
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
Several knights charging towards them on horseback, their hands still on their bows, ready to fire a second volley of arrows, were pierced through the chest by the arrows and fell from their horses without a sound, dying instantly.
"Ah..."
As they passed by, Xiaoyu saw the knights spitting blood and couldn't help but scream loudly. She bent over, closed her eyes, and gripped the reins tightly.
There were too many cavalrymen entering "Huima Town," and they were too scattered. Most of them were in small teams of ten or twenty.
It wasn't just our three groups who were killing during the breakthrough. Due to the development of trade in the Northwest during this period, especially the large-scale purchases by Xiliang City, countless merchant groups and escort agencies were traveling back and forth on this official road. In addition, merchants and escorts who had gone out to work returned home for the New Year. At least five thousand people had gathered in the town. Adding to the five thousand people who originally lived in the town, although not all of them were fierce warriors, at least half of them were ruthless.
Three thousand men were holding fast in the sturdy buildings, while at least two or three thousand smaller squads were charging out from all sides. The sudden surge of so many men threw the attacking enemy into disarray.
Perhaps they had never encountered such a fiercely rebellious opponent!
Around me, many people were charging and fighting their way out of the town, but they were no match for the cavalry. Many were killed by arrows or hacked to death, but they did manage to divert some of the pressure on us.
In the blink of an eye, I charged into another group of cavalry, steel saber in hand, the blade flashing like lightning, and I quickly cut them all down.
"Here!"
Suddenly, from the other side of the street, a dozen meters away, another squad of cavalry pointed at us and shouted, launching a signal flare that exploded over a hundred meters in the air.
At the same time, fireworks and signal flares exploded in the distance, all displaying the same colors.
I immediately understood: the enemy had also spotted the Jinggong sisters, Wang Zi, Xiao Gui, and Xiao Niao, and were rallying their own forces to attack.
At that moment, I had no more doubts; the enemy was targeting us. If I hadn't quickly divided my forces, we would have been surrounded long ago.
Before I could think, several squads charged in from all directions. Fortunately, my steed, enhanced by the Heavenly Demon True Qi, was much faster. My steel blade, infused with true qi, slashed and killed countless enemies in the blink of an eye.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a steel spear shot out from the opposite side, aimed straight at the back of my head. But with my Heavenly Demon Skill at level eight, I was already fully aware of my surroundings. Having just killed an enemy with my steel blade, I didn't even look before parrying with my other hand. The blade and the spear tip clashed, producing a clanging sound.
I shuddered. The spear tip was actually emanating true qi, fiercely trying to invade my body through the steel blade. But the Heavenly Demon Skill countered in time, blocking the true qi from my body.
The enemy wasn't so lucky. As he attacked me, the Heavenly Demon True Qi also penetrated the steel spear, rushing towards his eight extraordinary meridians with lightning speed. His face darkened, and he fell from his horse, losing his breath the instant he fell.
A gasp came from beside me, but I didn't care. Like a god of death, I hacked and slashed, and with the superb coordination of my horse, I killed several more skilled fighters before finally wiping out the dozens of enemies blocking my path and bursting out of the street.
After breaking through the encirclement, Xiaoyu trembled, clinging to her saddle, not daring to utter a word.
My heart, however, was heavy. Of the many enemies who had ambushed me, only five or six were skilled in martial arts, which meant there weren't many experts involved. It was very likely that some of my sworn enemies had disguised themselves as nomadic tribes to kill me. The Liufeng Kingdom had many experts; I could kill a hundred soldiers, but I couldn't kill a hundred martial arts masters… not to mention Wang Zi, the Jinggong sisters, and Xiao Gui and Xiao Niao.
But when it came to escaping, they were no less skilled than me, and with their combined efforts, their chances of escape were greater than mine.
Thinking of this, I looked at the pretentious young girl before me, and a nameless fire burned within me.
"Smack!"
Amidst the deafening sounds of slaughter in the night sky, the sound of the slap was still remarkably crisp.
The little demoness's pert buttocks were incredibly elastic, possessing a tautness unique to young girls, making them feel wonderful to slap.
Xiaoyu's delicate body trembled, and she turned to look at me with an indescribable sorrow and timidity.
"Alright, stop pretending! Quickly grab the bow and arrows from the saddle behind me and help me kill the enemy!"
I commanded as I spurred my horse forward. "I've met my match today, probably some princes from the imperial court. They have many experts. If you don't show your skills and cooperate with me, we'll both be dead here."
Amidst the howling wind, Xiaoyu trembled and said, "Your Highness, what... what did you say? I don't understand..."
"Still pretending, huh?"
I scolded her angrily, and then slapped her little bottom a few times to vent my anger. "Hurry up and help me. I owe your Ecstasy Sect a favor!"
"Ouch... no, please don't hit me... I don't know what the Ecstasy Sect is..."
Xiaoyu still looked weak, but didn't move an inch.
"Chuckle, chuck..."
The steed galloped to a street corner, a crossroads where cavalrymen were already waiting. As the horse galloped forward, instead of arrows, a barrage of fine silver needles, like a silver rain under the bright moonlight, came hurtling
towards us. I shouted, unleashing my Heavenly Demon True Qi, scattering the needles in all directions. They didn't harm us at all, but they fatally wounded several enemies attacking from the flanks, killing them instantly.
Then came darts, iron balls... dozens of other hidden weapons, raining down on us and the horse, making it seem as if we were completely surrounded.
This is where the advantage of my profound skill came in. The hidden weapons, upon reaching us, seemed to hit an invisible wall, unable to advance any further.
The horse's accelerated gallop made many of the hidden weapons untraceable.
"Kill!"
I roared, and the aura of my steel blade burst forth, reaching three feet in length. Anyone who encountered its light was instantly severed, some even cut in half.
"Ah! He's a devil!"
Several men approaching were terrified. They considered themselves brave, but faced with such a ruthless demon, they couldn't muster any courage and turned their horses to flee.
It wasn't that I was too cruel, but if I didn't frighten the enemy, they would keep charging, and being surrounded would be troublesome.
Of course, I let them go, not urging my horse forward. As a result, these deserters... I was encouraging them to run away!
"The key is here! Quick, quick, send the signal!"
Many others reacted the same way. Besides the approaching ferocious faces, an even larger signal flare exploded above our heads again.
"Kill him! Kill him and you'll get ten million gold coins! Your descendants will never have to worry about money again! Charge!"
The enemy roared, no longer afraid of my brutal killing. Fueled by their passion, they launched hidden weapons as they closed in, hacking and slashing with all sorts of weapons.
"Clang, clang, clang..."
The sound of clashing weapons was incessant.
Fortunately, my movements were as fast as lightning, and my skills were profound. I was never entangled in any of the battles, and I was able to cut them down one by one.
However, from the bursts of fire, I could clearly see that countless horses were rushing towards us. If I didn't break through the encirclement quickly, I would have to abandon my horse, grab Xiaoyu, and flee into the mansion in the town to wait for reinforcements.
But... was I being too cowardly?
"Little demoness, if you don't act now, things will get complicated!"
I said to Xiaoyu through gritted teeth as I killed those around me.
Xiaoyu, her delicate face resting on the horse's neck, was a mixture of emotions. The carnage before her meant nothing to her; while she was furious that her identity had been exposed, she was also glad that the young man hadn't abandoned her.
However, whether or not to help was a dilemma. Although her identity had been revealed, as long as she denied it... well, it seemed denying it wouldn't be very effective?
During her months at the city garrison, Xiaoyu had come to understand that the young man before her was not the kind of person who followed the rules. His repeated acts of taking advantage of the chaos and breaking his promises were incredibly cunning and shameless.
But Xiaoyu had to admit that only a general like this could achieve great success against nomadic tribes, because nomadic tribes only recognized profit and strength; everything else was meaningless.
Faced with such a formidable "opponent," Xiaoyu knew perfectly well that even if she didn't admit it this time, she wouldn't escape unscathed. He wasn't one to care about evidence, and she might even get a spanking!
Remembering the burning sensation on her bottom, the Jade Maiden of the Ecstasy Sect felt a surge of excitement.
Like He Lei, she had an innate affinity for a young man with such high demonic power. Moreover, her skills were even more profound than He Lei's, and the physical contact, coupled with the spanking, amplified the stimulation.
Since she couldn't hide it any longer, she'd have to ask for some benefits!
Xiaoyu was a decisive person. She immediately raised her head: "Your Highness, I need you to agree to three conditions."
"No, one, and it has to be something I can do."
I immediately rejected her. As I slashed the throats of two enemies with my steel blade, I angrily said, "Get this straight, you're saving yourself now, and you're asking for so much?"
"At least two, or we'll all die together..."
Xiaoyu pleaded, "Don't forget your beautiful wives and concubines, your vast wealth and immense power... I promise you, it's absolutely something you can do..."
"Deal!"
I said without hesitation.
For now, escaping smoothly was the best plan; the rest could be considered later.
I, the young master, have never been afraid of women. If I didn't want to do something, I would naturally refuse. Who would be so foolish as to risk their life for someone else's sake?
"Hehe..."
Xiaoyu chuckled softly, her delicate body suddenly sitting up like a ghost. Before I could see any movement, the bow and arrow were already skillfully in her hands.
"Clang!"
With the vibration of the bowstring, twelve sharp arrows shot forward like lightning, all piercing the chests of the enemies blocking our path, without missing a single one.
Before the enemies could react, Xiaoyu drew her bow again and fired three more volleys, thirty-six arrows clearing all the obstacles in front of us, revealing a narrow path.
"Giddy up!"
I was overjoyed at the sight, spurring my horse across the gap with lightning speed, easily deflecting swords and knives coming from the side and behind with one hand behind my back.
Archery requires great arm and wrist strength; usually, a master archer can only fire a hundred arrows and knives. But this rule did not apply to Xiaoyu. After we broke through the encirclement, the little girl turned around and, her arrows like deadly demons, relentlessly shot down those who came after her.
With her help, I could sprint even faster. Under my command, the horse weaved through the streets and alleys of the town, and soon we were far away from the pursuing group of horses. The dark official road was now in sight.
The further we got from the town center, the less sniping we encountered. I was just wondering if the enemy was tied up with the people inside, which was why they couldn't split their forces to pursue us.
"Your Highness, the situation is bad!"
The horse galloped straight ahead, but Xiaoyu's expression didn't waver. Her determined and thoughtful face was much more pleasing to the eye than her gentle demeanor.
I was startled and looked around. I didn't see anything unusual, and through my magical reconnaissance, there were no ambushes within a fifty-meter radius.
"The enemy sent so many people to ambush you, they definitely won't be so careless. There's fighting inside, but there's definitely an ambush outside, and it's very likely a swift and decisive strike,"
Xiaoyu analyzed.
Before I could reply, a huge sense of crisis quickly entered my mind. Based on my experience, I immediately used my energy to make the horse leap into the air, making a strange turn in mid-air, and instantly flying sideways ten meters away.
"Boom boom boom..."
The buzzing sound was too loud, turning into a huge noise.
A dozen or so white streaks grazed the horse's body, flashing across the flat ground. The next moment, the sound of collapsing houses echoed in the distance.
Damn it, was that too ruthless?
In the instant the white streaks passed, I recognized them.
They were ballistae used on the walls of our Xiliang City. These extremely complex machines required at least five people to operate, and the giant arrows they fired were mostly made of steel. They were incredibly effective in intense siege warfare; a single arrow could kill or wound hundreds of enemies, making them a formidable defensive weapon.
If it were me, I could handle a single ballista arrow, but if a dozen or so came, even if the world's number one expert, Nangong Yueyi, and my master were reborn, we'd only have to run.
Before the thought could even register, a firework exploded with a "bang," instantly illuminating the sky above us and revealing the horse galloping wildly to the left.
"Whoosh! Whoosh..."
A dozen crossbow bolts fired again almost without pause at the galloping horse, this time from all directions—a dead end!
These bastards!
The moment I leaped into the air with Xiaoyu in my arms, I knew perfectly well that they definitely had more than a dozen ballistae; at least thirty. Otherwise, they couldn't have launched a second wave of attacks so quickly. Changing crossbow bolts and adjusting their aim would take time, not just a few breaths.
The horse was fast enough, but even that couldn't outrun the steel crossbow bolts with a range of five hundred paces. Besides, the horse was too big a target, so I had no choice but to abandon it and escape.
"Hiss..."
How could the horse escape the crossbow bolts? Pierced by two crossbow bolts, it exploded instantly, spraying blood everywhere—a truly terrifying sight.
Xiaoyu and I were much more relaxed. The crossbow bolts were too large to form a dense barrage, so I simply dodged left and right, avoiding them.
"Kill!"
Fireworks exploded overhead again. Seeing my horse was dead, hundreds of them roared and rode their magnificent steeds from all directions.
"Put me down, I can walk myself..."
Xiaoyu struggled to leave my embrace and followed me towards the enemy's weakest point.
Although we had lost the speed advantage of our horses, our lightness skills were still comparable to theirs over short distances.
Facing the charging herd, I neither dodged nor evaded. My steel blade emitted an invincible true energy, cleaving men and horses into pieces as easily as cutting melons and vegetables. Their weapons never even had a chance to touch me.
Xiaoyu was no less impressive. She pulled out a dagger from her bosom, a weapon that could cut through iron like mud. Following behind me, her figure was like a ghost, flashing between the hooves of the horses. She was so fast that before the enemy's swords could strike, they felt a jolt beneath them. The galloping horses crashed to the ground, the powerful momentum throwing them all away, where they were trampled to death by the herd behind.
"Kill them! Kill these two fiends!"
"Quick, dismount! Don't let them escape!"
Amidst the shouts and screams, the leaders finally came to their senses and quickly leaped off their horses, intending to encircle and trap us.
I couldn't help but smile. These martial artists were indeed useless. If they were barbarians from the grasslands, they would have run outwards at full speed, forming a large circle around us, moving and attacking us with their superb bows and arrows. This way, they could prevent us from escaping, wear us down, and eventually capture and kill us—few people can match the stamina of a horse, can they?
Not only that, their teamwork was also problematic.
A group of people in front and to the left abandoned their horses, but those chasing behind didn't have time to dismount and charged straight into the crowd, trampling many people and eliciting roars and cries of pain.
"Ouch, it hurts so much!"
"Go to hell, Chang Laosan, rein in your horse!"
"Ouch, my leg..."
While they were in chaos, Xiaoyu and I were different. I pulled Xiaoyu onto two newly vacated horses and, taking advantage of the confusion, continued galloping northwest.
Once we broke free of the encirclement, Xiaoyu and I were like dragons released from their cages, disappearing into the darkness in the blink of an eye.
"Ah... Stop them! They're trying to escape!"
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way, damn it, I'll trample you all to death if I don't let them..."
The riders were determined to pursue us, but the dozens of Wanghu people who had dismounted and their horses were now obstacles, making the Jianghu people, who were determined to kill me and claim the huge bounty, extremely anxious.
They had no real connection to begin with, and seeing their prize slip away, one of the knights on his steed, in a moment of desperation, slapped his horse with the back of his sword. With a sharp "neigh," the bruised horse, no longer caring who was in front of it, galloped forward, trampling two or three of its companions under its hooves.
This was quite effective; he immediately broke free and galloped after us.
Seeing someone take the lead, the other knights, disregarding everything else, followed suit, charging through the crowd. Those with a slightly better temper swerved their horses to the left or right.
Faced with so many galloping horses, the martial artists on the ground were terrified. Some mounted and ran with them, while others dodged to the side to clear a path… the road descended into chaos once more.

Chapter Two: Ambush Midway
"Hehe, I didn't expect these people to be so stupid. If it weren't for those soldiers rampaging through the town, we wouldn't have escaped so easily, would we?"
Walking along a side road, Xiaoyu said to me with a smile.
By this time, we had completely shaken off the enemy's pursuit.
We have to thank Prefect Zhao Kang of Liangli County for building such a well-developed road network. The main roads branch off into countless smaller paths, each leading to numerous villages and towns—hundreds of roads in total. Combined with the darkness of night, it would have been virtually impossible for them to find us.
However, before thanking Zhao Kang, I need to investigate further. If he intentionally allowed this group to wreak havoc in Liangli County, then I can't blame him for unleashing my Heavenly Dragon Token and slaying him at this crucial juncture.
My thoughts raced, and I said to her, "You can't say that. The soldiers in the town are clearly well-trained elites. Mobilizing an army of several thousand like that involves immense risk. If you add the surrounding forces, it would be at least tens of thousands. Do you think the 'Iron Wolf Legion' is a pushover, letting them slaughter indiscriminately?"
"I don't understand war, and I don't like it,"
Xiaoyu stretched, revealing her beautifully curved body. Once she stopped pretending to be a maid, her innate allure was revealed in every movement. Every smile and frown was so captivating and gentle, making it impossible not to fall for her.
My gaze remained clear. If Xiaoyu had mastered the highest level of the Ecstasy Sect—the Ecstasy Celestial Maiden—she might have bewitched me. Right now, her level wasn't high enough.
"Hey, Ren Lanting, how did you figure out my identity?"
Xiaoyu asked innocently. "I never showed any seductive skills in front of you before."
"I've cultivated the eighth level of the Heavenly Demon Art."
"What?"
A simple sentence cleared up all of Xiaoyu's doubts, but then an even bigger question arose: "You're not some old monster who's good at disguise, are you? Otherwise, how could you reach the eighth level?"
"By chance and my own efforts, I naturally reached it."
I casually brushed it off.
"Haha, the eighth level of the Heavenly Demon Art!"
Xiaoyu clapped her hands and laughed on her horse. "Let's see who dares to bully me now, Lord Ren. After things are settled here, will you accompany me to the Great Yuan Kingdom?"
"The Great Yuan Kingdom?"
I was taken aback. "I don't have time."
"You have to have time, anyway, you promised me two conditions."
Xiaoyu said unreasonably.
"If you're not being unreasonable, I can help you with two things, but if they're so boring, then I'm afraid I won't keep you company."
I looked at her and said, "You're not so naive as to think that my guild would go through fire and water for a woman from the martial world like you, are you? Promises have their limits."
"Pfft..."
Xiaoyu laughed, "You promised and then
didn't keep your word, as expected of a disciple of my Holy Sect, still so self-centered!" After a pause, she added, "Well then, until I've come up with a reasonable request, why don't you let me follow you and be your maid? I'm quite competent."
I asked seriously, "Does that include warming your bed?"
Xiaoyu smiled charmingly, "As long as you're not afraid of being drained dry by me, then come on."
"You're still a virgin, yet you dare to make such boastful claims."
My eyes flashed with light. "Then watch the day I conquer you!"
Hearing that I didn't intend to take her virginity right now, Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief. Her current skills were too shallow; she couldn't possibly contend with the young man before her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have lowered her stance, using arrogance and ignorance to mask her true nature.
The horse continued along the path, and Xiaoyu turned to ask, "Your Highness, where are we going now?"
"Thirty li past 'Huima Town' is Yu Mufu, a major town in Liangli County. There, a 10,000-strong 'Iron Wolf Legion' is stationed. Once we get there, we'll be safe."
I sneered. "What audacity! Daring to openly send troops to attack me. If they don't lose a few hundred heads, I doubt they'll know who I am."
As I spoke, a murderous aura emanated from me, making the sensitive Xiaoyu feel a chill in her heart: 'This man's murderous aura is much stronger than before!' Then she suddenly realized that when she first met me, I had just arrived in Xiliang City, but since then I had fought a series of fierce battles, leading my army to kill hundreds of thousands of barbarian tribes from the grasslands. It would be strange
if I didn't exude a powerful aura. Xiaoyu was a very independent girl. My unparalleled martial arts skills, my noble status, and my incomparable military talent all ignited her competitive spirit—no matter how strong you are, in the end you will still have to submit to me. Ren Lanting, you can't escape!
In that instant, Xiaoyu let go of her previous thoughts of revenge and dominating the martial world.
She suddenly felt how naive her previous ideas were. Compared to the vast Liufeng Kingdom, what was a mere martial world? Like the young man before her, a single word could decide the life and death of thousands. No matter how high your martial arts skills, a ten-thousand-strong "Silver Tiger Legion" would still be trampled into mincemeat.
If she conquered this Lord Lanting, wouldn't her wishes be easily fulfilled, and wouldn't she be able to enjoy the taste of supreme power?
The stunningly beautiful girl, having suddenly realized this, instantly radiated a captivating glow, making me unable to resist taking a second look.
"Hehe, Your Highness, let's hurry!"
The young girl said softly, "Find the 'Iron Wolf Legion' quickly so we can bring the two young mistresses to safety as soon as possible, lest they be in danger..."
"Alright!"
I nodded and spurred my horse forward at high speed again.
I didn't tell Xiaoyu that when it came to the art of concealment in the dark, even I couldn't compare to the Jinggong sisters. Their ninjutsu, inherited from the Japanese island nation, was their greatest strength—hiding their tracks. If they were placed in a complex terrain, even a thousand experts would be wiped out by them.
Knowing that the people in the small towns we passed through wouldn't be of any use, we didn't stop on the road. Traveling at full speed, we arrived at the Yubo Mansion in about half an hour.
The majestic Yubo Mansion came into view. There were few pedestrians on the official road in the dead of night, and the lights on the Yubo Mansion's towers had long been extinguished, making it look very cold and eerie.
"Strange,"
Xiaoyu said疑惑地, "Yu Mufu is only thirty li away from 'Huima Town,' the urgent message pigeons from there should have arrived by now, right? Why is it still so quiet?"
"Not strange,"
I explained calmly, "There are too many skilled archers in the army. What are mere message pigeons? They can even shoot down eagles flying in the sky."
Xiliang City is facing the cavalry of the grasslands. When it comes to overall mounted archery skills, the grasslands are second to none. In order to defeat them more effectively, the cavalry of the "Silver Tiger Legion" have worked hard, practicing drawing their bows hundreds of times every day. In the end, at least several hundred of them can hit any one of the geese in a flock.
Now it seems that thirty li is still too far, so much so that they are unaware of such a big commotion in "Huima Town."
"Your Highness, be careful!"
While I was thinking, Xiaoyu suddenly pounced on me and knocked me down on the roadside.
"Clang! Clang..."
Even before the horse had fully charged through the air, a series of sharp, piercing sounds rang out. Sensing the danger, it tried to flee, but was already struck by several iron crossbow bolts, its body exploding.
"Hahaha, Ren Lanting, where do you think you're going this time?"
Suddenly, the roadside was ablaze with light, hundreds of torches lit, revealing hundreds of archers with drawn bows and arrows, and hundreds more martial artists wielding various weapons, all eyeing me menacingly.
The encirclement was several tens of meters wide; the enemy had deliberately spread out to conceal themselves.
It was only after escaping danger that I had been preoccupied with figuring out how to deal with the Tang King and the Zhennan King, which had given them an opportunity.
After a period of military combat, their formation made my pupils shrink involuntarily.
Military archers alone were not a threat, nor were martial artists alone; however, their combination was a perfect match for close-range sniping.
The archers were responsible for sniping and intercepting at medium and long range, while the martial arts practitioners handled close-quarters combat. With their superior numbers, few could escape.
Xiaoyu sensed the danger and leaned closer to me, the two standing side-by-side.
"What a pity!"
Surrounded by the crowd, a young man looked at me smugly. "A first-class duke, the invincible commander of the 'Silver Tiger Legion,' has now died at my hands, hahaha..."
The young man was about twenty years old, with no other distinguishing features besides arrogance and ruthlessness.
But I didn't take him seriously at all. Some things can be done but not said. Facing hundreds of subordinates, he dared to openly declare that he intended to kill the commander of the "Silver Tiger Legion," Lord Lanting—he was utterly shameless.
No secrets stay hidden forever. Having killed a high-ranking official, and the Empress's nephew at that, the court's investigation would be thorough. Who knows, someone might be tempted by the reward and leak today's events.
Sure enough, when I looked around, many people already showed signs of unease.
The imperial court had been loudly publicizing Lord Lanting's recent victories in the Northwest, and the psychological pressure of assassinating such a renowned general was immense.
However, pressure aside, those selected to come here were undoubtedly trusted confidants of the enemy. With the sharpshooter remaining motionless, the martial artists, weapons in hand, slowly began to close the encirclement.
"Hmph!"
I snorted coldly, revealing a resolute expression: "Since Ren Lanting is destined to die here today, then let me die a glorious death! Who goes first?"
"Clang!" A
sharp broadsword was drawn from its sheath, its cold light reflecting off my and Xiaoyu's faces.
Seeing this, everyone immediately slowed their advance. Those cornered like beasts are most likely to unleash their fighting power; since Lord Lanting was already doomed, none of them wanted to be buried with him.
"Get ready. When I yell, follow me and charge towards the leader."
Xiaoyu sighed inwardly, just as she was preparing to take a few more people down with her, when she suddenly heard these words. Her heart skipped a beat, and she tried hard to control herself so as not to look in that direction, lest they become alert.
The young man, seeing my tragic appearance, felt even more pleased: "Haha, good, Ren Lanting, if you want to die standing, I won't stop you. Come on, get ready, give him a thousand arrows through the heart..."
Before he could finish the last word, I had already gathered my energy in my dantian and roared loudly. The heavy roar, filled with the true energy of the Heavenly Demon, immediately resounded in the nearby sky.
The Buddhist Lion's Roar!
Many martial artists only had this phrase in their minds before their heads throbbed and they felt a sharp pain. If
they were like this, let alone the military archers behind them who didn't know martial arts. Many of them had already dropped their bows and arrows and collapsed to the ground.
The young man was nothing but a paper tiger; he was the most vulnerable of them all. Furthermore, I intentionally directed the sonic waves of my demonic power towards him, causing him to turn pale and cough up blood.
"Young Master!"
Several guards nearby cried out in alarm, quickly supporting him.
"Ah, he's attacking!"
One of the sharpest-eyed guards spotted two ghostly figures forcefully carving a path through the crowd, charging straight towards them.
If one reached the peak of the eighth level of the Heavenly Demonic Art, they would be among the world's top masters. Although I hadn't reached that level, my full-force sonic attack was still beyond the tolerance of ordinary people. If it hadn't been spread out over a hundred-meter radius, countless people would have been killed or injured instantly.
After the roar, I didn't pause for a moment. Using my lightness skill, I charged into the crowd like a tiger. My blade flashed like snow, instantly killing or maiming those it touched. I swiftly carved a path, leaving Xiaoyu, who was following behind, almost no chance to attack.
To be fair, these martial artists weren't bad fighters, but being caught off guard by the demonic sound significantly diminished their skills, which is why I so easily broke through the twenty or thirty-meter barrier.
"Protect the young master!"
Several of the most skilled guards naturally stayed around the young man; they were also the first to recover.
Seeing us charging in like ferocious beasts, they were shocked, but their first instinct was to protect their master.
The young man, injured internally, no longer had the strength to shout. Even as these people spoke, his head was still spinning, and he couldn't process what they were saying.
I unleashed my full power, effortlessly slaying the martial artists and archers as if taking candy from a baby. In just a dozen breaths, I reached the final barrier.
"Quick! Stop them!"
The guards were shocked. While protecting the young man, they retreated to the side, calling out to the martial artists who were gradually regaining their senses.
By this time, the flying blood and severed limbs had already terrified many. The archers, being veterans of war, were surprisingly more alert than the martial artists. They were about to draw their bows when they were horrified to find that the demon star was no longer chasing the retreating young master and his companions, but was charging straight ahead.
The archers, due to the range of their arrows, did not move. The martial artists and guards were charging towards the young man, in a completely different direction from our attack, thus creating a temporary vacuum.
These archers were true killing machines on the battlefield or at long range. Dozens of them gathered together could cripple even a first-rate master; if there were three or five hundred-man squads, even the most skilled martial artists would have no choice but to flee.
But in close combat with martial arts masters, their enemies could be called human weapons—without the threat of accurate arrows, their physical abilities were inferior to even third-rate martial artists, making them almost like sheep.
"Bang bang bang..."
With a burst of sword energy and demonic power, they were truly invincible. Dozens of archers instantly died, and even Xiaoyu killed more than a dozen archers blocking her path in an instant with her small, white hands.
Archers must stand in close formation when attacking, otherwise it is not easy to exert the power of a volley, but this actually made it easier for me to kill them on a large scale. They didn't even have time to run away.
"Ah... Heavens..."
"Oh!"
Cries of pain and screams were endless. No matter how tough the archers' nerves were, they could not withstand such a brutal massacre. Those on the outer edge ran away in panic, while those in the inner circle scrambled to escape my attack range.
I didn't give chase. Xiaoyu and I focused on cutting ahead, killing anyone who blocked our path and ignoring those who tried to escape. This way, we wouldn't instill a desperate will in the enemy, making it easier to escape.
"Hurry! Hurry! They're getting away!"
The guards, carrying the young master, ran for about ten meters before realizing there was no pursuit behind them. Instead, the screams grew fainter. Looking back, they saw we had broken into the center of the archers' encirclement.
"Kill! Quick! Shoot arrows to stop them!"
Realizing the danger, the guards quickly split half of their men to pursue us, while the others shouted loudly. The archers from the other three directions used their arrows to slow our escape.
This was their original plan; if we escaped, dozens, even over a hundred, would immediately shoot arrows from all directions to stop us—a highly effective strategy.
But now it was different. We were surrounded by archers. If the archers from the other three directions tried to stop us as planned, they would inevitably kill their own comrades.
These archers all came from the same legion, training and fighting together daily, their bond incredibly strong. Asking them to kill their own brothers was utterly impossible.
Seeing that not a single archer raised their bow, the guards grew anxious: "Didn't you hear us? Quick, kill them!"
"But... our comrades are there!"
the archers muttered.
"Comrades? What are they?"
The young man, having just regained his senses, saw us about to break through and, in a moment of panic, blurted out, "—Kill them! Ten million gold coins! Quick, if they escape, you're all dead too!"
The archers still ignored him, but the martial artists were different. Since the archers weren't their friends, and with the lure of the huge sum of gold, they became excited and chased after us from all directions.
Now, another problem arose. Although we were charging forward, we weren't without people behind us. On the contrary, many archers hadn't even had time to retreat before the martial artists surging in from all directions blocked our path.
"Damn it, get out of my way!"
After a man smashed a blocking archer's back with a sledgehammer, denting it, an even larger-scale infighting ensued. The martial artists slaughtered the archers indiscriminately.
The archers were truly miserable; first they were being slaughtered by two people, now by hundreds. In the blink of an eye, the formation of over a hundred archers vanished, with only a few dozen escaping the carnage.
But even this brief obstruction and infighting meant that the first martial artists to rush out could no longer see us, let alone those chasing after us.
"It's all because of you bastards getting in the way!"
A blood-soaked martial artist, unable to vent his anger, pointed at the escaping archers not far away and cursed.
"Swoosh!"
A bowstring twanged, and an arrow shot from afar, striking him squarely in the throat. He clutched his neck in horror, blood gushing uncontrollably. Moments later, he convulsed and stopped breathing.
"Who?"
The people nearby were shocked, looking in the direction from which the arrows came. Dozens of archers stood there, but none of them showed any sign of firing.
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh..."
Just then, several more bowstrings twanged, and arrows came flying from all directions, killing all the martial artists who had been slaughtering the most.
Clearly, there was no need for further discussion now. Enraged by the massacre of their comrades, the archers used their advantage to launch a counterattack.
"Damn it, you actually killed your own people! I'll fight you to the death!"
The martial artists shouted as they charged towards the archers in the distance, completely unaware that they had treated the archers the same way.
However, in this situation, how could they be a match for the seasoned soldiers? The dozen or so who rushed out hadn't even taken three steps before they were riddled with arrows. The rest quickly stopped, defending themselves against the incoming arrows. A few of the more quick-witted ones threw darts and hidden weapons, also killing the archers twenty or thirty meters away.
"Stop! All of you, stop!"
Only then did the stunned young man manage to stop his men, but how could a few words sway the two sides who were blinded by rage? —Of course, there was another reason: he didn't know martial arts, so his orders didn't reach everyone's ears.
"Everyone, run! Once the city's army comes out, we won't be able to escape!"
Finally, it was the guards' unanimous shout that stopped the archers and martial artists from attacking each other. Filled with murderous intent, they split into two groups under their leader and quietly retreated into the darkness.
The young master, who left with them, had a bitter expression on his face. He couldn't understand how Ren Lanting could have escaped so easily from such a perfect killing opportunity.
Was it because Ren Lanting's martial arts were too superior, or were his men too incompetent?
In fact, there were three factors that contributed to my successful escape.
First, the young master wanted to satisfy his vanity by mocking and belittling me to show that he was better than me; if he had calmly ordered the encirclement and killing after the sneak attack with steel arrows and crossbows, even if I wanted to break through, I would have to pay a heavy price.
The second reason is that the mastermind had already overestimated my strength and sent a large number of experts and archers to block me, but they were still shocked by my roar at the eighth level of the Heavenly Demon Art, thus giving me a chance to escape in the chaos. Also, the young master was too incompetent; if those skilled guards hadn't initially protected him while he was vomiting blood, but instead desperately held off Xiaoyu and me, giving the weaker fighters time to recover, the battle would have been different.
The third reason is that the martial arts practitioners and the archers in the army didn't work together regularly; it was obvious they were a hastily assembled group. How could they coordinate effectively? Naturally, they couldn't maximize the power of the killing formation!
These three reasons are probably beyond the young master's comprehension, no matter how long he thinks about them!

Chapter Three: Yu Mufu
, Late at night, the city garrison of the Yu Mufu in Liangli County.
The soldiers who rushed to the city garrison didn't understand what had just happened inside, but the two bronze doors were badly damaged, indicating that what had happened earlier was certainly not pleasant.
Immediately afterward, a dozen or so generals from the "Iron Wolf Legion" stormed into the city magistrate's mansion, their faces ashen. However, they didn't order their soldiers to go in and clear away any potential dangers, a fact that puzzled the soldiers outside, who began to chatter amongst themselves.
Sometimes, gossip knows no gender.
In contrast to the relaxed atmosphere outside, the main hall of the city magistrate's mansion was already brightly lit. City Magistrate Guo Dexiong stood below, barely daring to breathe, let alone anyone else. Even the usually arrogant steward was now cowering behind a doorpost, not daring to look in their direction.
The steward hadn't forgotten that his esteemed master, a fourth-rank official, had been whipped to the ground by the young man who had just rushed in, screaming in pain and begging for mercy…
and his master had addressed him as "Your Highness"?
Heaven knows which prince's son he is, so arrogant and violent. But the little beauty he brought is truly stunning, ten times more beautiful than even the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, the master's fifth concubine.
Ignoring the steward's wild guesses, a dozen or so armored generals of the "Iron Wolf Legion" entered the hall. Seeing the young man standing before the altar, they immediately knew who he was and knelt on one knee: "Your humble servants pay respects to His Highness, Lord Lanting!"
Normally, soldiers were outwardly respectful but inwardly looked down on the noble sons of the capital, considering them paper tigers, unworthy of respect.
But this Lord Lanting was different. He had decisively defeated the combined forces of the Southern and Northern Deserts in the Northwest, sweeping across the vast grasslands, causing hundreds of thousands of barbarian deaths and injuries, and plundering millions of warhorses. Such achievements were unparalleled in the empire for nearly a century. For this alone, these soldiers admired the young man before them.
"General, His Highness was attacked two miles outside the city and almost fell victim to these villains! What were you doing?"
Guo Dexiong berated the leading general before I could even speak.
The general Guo Dexiong had named was Zhang Qi, a fourth-rank commander of the "Iron Wolf Legion" stationed at the Yu Mufu. Hearing Guo Dexiong's words, he immediately realized that Guo was saving him by informing him of His Highness's situation beforehand; otherwise, he would have been beheaded.
"Your Highness, who are these audacious bandits who dared to attack your esteemed presence?"
Zhang Qi asked indignantly. "Send out cavalry and bring back these bandits!"
"Yes, sir!"
The two cavalry commanders below tried to stand up, but after I gave them a cold look, they felt a chill run down their spines and involuntarily knelt down again.
"Stop putting on an act for me. Do you think they're that stupid? Seeing me escape back to Yu Mufu, they'd wait for me to lead men back to kill them?"
I had no goodwill towards this group, and immediately said coldly, "Let me ask you, why were there no soldiers guarding the walls of Yu Mufu, so that I was attacked right under your noses and couldn't get support? Why didn't the 'Iron Wolf Legion' follow the imperial decree to send out several hundred-man squads every night to patrol the area within twenty miles during major festivals?"
Zhang Qi's anger flashed across his face, but facing the newly rich officials in front of him, he couldn't vent his anger.
"Your Highness, we were just following the orders of the 'Iron Wolf Legion' commander. We've just finished a plains warfare drill, so everyone is exhausted and has no energy to go out,"
Zhang Qi said loudly. "You can ask the city garrison commander if you don't believe me."
"Yes, Your Highness, it's indeed a special year, which is why they didn't follow the court's regulations,"
Guo Dexiong nodded in reply. "Who knew those scoundrels would be so ruthless as to attack Your Highness at this time!"
I smiled coldly, making those who had been watching my expression sense something was amiss.
Guo Dexiong felt a little uneasy, but he knew he wasn't really responsible for this, so there was no need to worry... It was the "Iron Wolf Legion" that was acting so tough! Did they not know how powerful Lord Lanting was? The
"Iron Wolf Legion's" attitude was indeed wrong. To be precise, Zhang Qi was acting very strangely. As a military commander, he was acting too fearlessly of authority. There are many people who are fearless of authority, but his expression didn't seem like it.
Having foreseen the hidden meaning, I didn't immediately react. Instead, I calmed my expression and waved my hand, saying, "It seems I misunderstood you all. Come, everyone, sit down and let's talk."
"No need,"
Zhang Qi hesitated for a moment, then firmly shook his head. "Your Highness, since you have crossed into our jurisdiction, I must now apprehend those audacious villains. Moreover, the rescue of 'Huima Town' is also urgent."
This time, even Guo Dexiong frowned. Not to mention that among the four prefectures surrounding "Huima Town"—Niaoqi City, Huaiqing City, Yuanxi Prefecture, and Yumu Prefecture—Yumu Prefecture was too far away to provide assistance. Furthermore, Zhang Qi's current attitude towards Lord Lanting was far too abnormal!
Guo Dexiong wasn't an idiot to have reached his current position. Realizing something was amiss, he immediately stopped speaking up for Zhang Qi. After all, good relations were one thing, but when it came to his own safety, it was another matter entirely.
"Your Highness, let me handle this."
Just as I was about to execute Zhang Qi to establish my authority, the little demoness's voice came from behind me.
A thought flashed through my mind: Damn it, isn't the Soul-Sealing Sect the best at bewitching people? Having Xiaoyu interrogate him is perfect!
Nodding, I also transmitted my voice secretly: "Ask directly, get to the point quickly."
"Hmm..."
Before the charming nasal sound had even faded, a fragrant breeze blew by, and Xiaoyu had already flashed in front of me.
"General Zhang..."
Xiaoyu looked at Zhang Qi, who was clad in armor, opposite her. Zhang Qi,
who was about to turn away, was unaware of what was going on. He looked up at Xiaoyu, and his eyes were fixed on her.
Xiao Yu's eyes sparkled with a bright light, as dazzling as stars: "General Zhang, why are you targeting His Highness?"
Zhang Qi's mind was a blur; he felt as if the beautiful young woman before him had transformed into his favorite concubine, asking him questions in a coquettish tone in their private room. So he honestly replied, "It was the Prince who ordered me to do it." "
The Prince? Which Prince? Why would he do this?"
"It's the Prince of Zhennan. He instructed me that if there's any movement here recently, I shouldn't take any action and shouldn't interfere with anything. As for why he did that, I don't know."
Upon hearing Zhang Qiyi's words, Guo Dexiong and his men were all shocked. Several generals who knew a little about the situation realized the gravity of the situation and quickly tried to stop him: "General... Ah!"
The first general to speak collapsed to the ground with a thud, blood streaming down the floor. Anyone with eyes could see that he had already stopped breathing before he hit the ground.
"Ah!"
The other generals cried out in alarm, trying to draw their weapons, but a figure flashed before their eyes, their bodies went numb, and they were all acupunctured, frozen in their previous positions, though they still retained their hearing.
Guo Dexiong was already terrified, only managing to cover his mouth to avoid being mistaken for a hostile ally by Lanting Gong.
The commotion in the room lasted only a few breaths before completely ceasing. Under Xiaoyu's profound seductive arts, Zhang Qiyi had no time to resist, completely immersed in his hallucination.
"Is the Prince of Zhennan targeting Prince Lanting?"
"Yes."
"They are both important officials of the court. How could they possibly fight each other like this? Wouldn't that give the enemy an opportunity?"
"I don't know either. I guess the Prince of Zhennan doesn't want Prince Lanting to threaten his position in the army. After all, Prince Lanting's influence is currently at its peak!"
"Why are you openly defying Prince Lanting on the Prince of Zhennan's orders? Don't you respect the court, but the Prince of Zhennan?"
"I was once a general under the Prince of Zhennan, so naturally I have to listen to him. Besides, I didn't harm Prince Lanting. At most, I just stood by and watched him die. The court can't do anything to me."
The two exchanged questions and answers, and the military and political officials of the Yu Mufu were terrified. If they still didn't understand that this open and covert struggle was a power struggle between two major camps in the court, they would be far too slow to grasp the situation.
The problem was that, apart from Zhang Qi's confidants, none of the others wanted to get involved in the struggle between the two camps. Their ranks were too low, and they were content with their current lives. How could they risk their entire families' lives for an uncertain fortune?
After Xiaoyu finished her questioning, she turned to me and, at my signal, extended her small, white hand and slapped it. Zhang Qi trembled, his eyes flickered for a moment, and then finally regained their composure.
"Witch, what did you do to me?"
Zhang Qi couldn't recall what had just happened, but he knew he'd been tricked. He immediately glared at Xiaoyu angrily: "Come on, seize this witch!"
There was no movement.
Only then did Zhang Qi turn around and see the gruesome state of his confidant lying on the ground. Seeing his other subordinates standing motionless, he was filled with terror and drew his sword with a clang, but only managed a cry of pain before plunging into boundless darkness.
"Thump!"
The head rolled out of the inner hall and landed right in front of the butler standing by the doorpost. Looking at the hideous head, the butler, who always claimed to be "as fierce as Guan Yu," simply rolled his eyes and fell backward.

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