【The Empire of the Divine Eagle】(4 volumes, 100 pages)

Chapter 100 Treating Human Life Like Grass

The two wounded finally awoke at dusk. After washing up, they insisted on personally thanking their saviors

. The Twin Sword Maidens led them to Wu Tianjiao, who smiled and said, "You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank

my Xian'er and Yin'er!"

The Twin Maidens knew who he was referring to and smiled knowingly. Wu Tianjiao had made a fool of himself regarding the terms "Xian'er" and "Yin'er

." When the Sword Queen and the Three Sounds Saint Mother were with Wu Tianjiao, he

struggled with how to address them. They were senior figures, not juniors, unlike the Twin Sword Maidens,

with whom he could speak freely. Calling them "Aunt Feng" or "Saint Mother Sister" was obviously

inappropriate among the younger generation.

Therefore, Wu Tianjiao wanted to call the Sword Queen "Xian'er" and the Three Sounds Saint Mother "Big Yin'er," "Second Yin'er," and

"Little Yin'er." However, the Sword Queen and the Three Sounds Saint Mother refused, saying that Wu Tianjiao's address was too intimate in public. After much deliberation, Wu

Tianjiao finally decided to call the Sword Queen, the Celestial Fairy, and the Three-Tone Saint Mother, the Divine Sound Sister, the Thunder Sound Sister, and the Mysterious Sound

Sister, respectively. However, when joking, he would simply call them "Fairy Sound" or similar mushy terms.

The two women, who were there to express their gratitude, naturally didn't believe him. Since the Sword Queen and the Three-Tone Saint Mother were his subordinates, they were

acting on their master's orders, and gratitude should begin with thanking their master. Therefore, they still bowed.

Wu Tianjiao quickly reached out to help them up. Now that they were so close, Wu Tianjiao could carefully examine the two people he had

rescued : the man was a burly man in his thirties, with a full beard but a pair of bright, intelligent eyes. His

hands were unusually large, and his fingers were exceptionally strong, likely indicating he was accustomed to using a sword. Although injured and appearing weak,

he still possessed an indomitable spirit. Wu Tianjiao's assessment of him was "a fierce lion."

The woman was probably over sixteen, with an ordinary appearance, her hair styled in a woman's bun, and a shapely figure. For some

reason, Wu Tianjiao felt something was off about her. First, her expression—she was clearly a young girl, yet

dressed like a woman. Second, her skin was incredibly smooth and clear, a stark

contrast to her ordinary appearance. Third, although her expression was natural and her eyes

lively , Wu Tianjiao sensed a chilling aura emanating from her, making her seem somewhat inhuman.

Through their introductions, Wu Tianjiao quickly learned that the man was named Ju Si, claiming to be

the captain , and the woman was named Xue Mei, a squad leader in the same group. Ju Si and Xue Mei were sworn siblings. They

had led two hundred-man teams, disguised, to escort a group of merchants to Shangdu, but were ambushed by a group of strangers wielding long spears.

Their entire team was killed, leaving only the two of them to escape.

"What are your plans now?" Wu Tianjiao asked.

Ju Si shook his head sadly, saying, "Such heavy losses are unprecedented for the Rainbow Mercenary Group. We want to

get back to Dayuan City as soon as possible."

"We happen to be going the same way, we'll give you a ride."

Ju Si bowed down, saying, "Your kindness is beyond words!"

Dayuan City is located in the center of the Dayuan Basin, on the northeastern edge of the Gabo Desert. Due to its location on the edge of the desert,

the temperature difference between day and night is extreme. It's scorching hot during the day, but freezing cold at night, with biting winds.

Don't think that there are no people in such weather; on the contrary, the entire Dayuan City is

bustling . Those who don't know might think there's some major festival, while those who do know secretly sigh, knowing that all sorts of strange and powerful figures

are coming to Dayuan City, and sooner or later they'll turn this beautiful city upside down.

Wu Tianjiao and his group, riding spiritedly and dressed in light furs, arrived at the luxurious inn in Dayuan City—the Tianxiang Inn.

As soon as they dismounted and stepped off the carriage, the innkeeper came out to greet them. He knew that those who had arrived in Dayuan City in the past few days were all extraordinary figures, and

he couldn't afford to offend any of them. So, upon seeing this large group of stunningly beautiful women surrounding a young man with a still

childlike , he knew that it must be a noble young master. He dared not be negligent and had already

instructed his staff to prepare a private courtyard.

Wu Tianjiao and his group were indeed tired and quite satisfied with the innkeeper's arrangements. Without saying a word, he led his

large group of women into the inn.

Just as they sat down in the living room of the private courtyard, Ju Si and Xue Mei came to say goodbye. Wu Tianjiao didn't try to stop them. He thought that

since "Sun and Moon Five Elements Wheel" was with the Rainbow Mercenary Group, they would inevitably meet again in a few days, so

there was no point in letting them stay now. Besides, judging from their anxious expressions, he knew that they were extremely worried. If

it weren't his concern as their savior, they would have gotten off the carriage at the city gate long ago.

Wu Tianjiao saw the two out of the courtyard. As soon as he returned to the living room, he heard the Sword Queen and the Holy Mother of the Three Sounds talking about Ju

Si and her brother.

"Is there something wrong with them?" Wu Tianjiao asked as he stepped forward.

The Divine Sound Mother smiled and looked at Wu Tianjiao, saying, "Tianjiao, you know the answer to that question."

Wu Tianjiao blushed and said, "I also know they have problems, especially that Xue Mei. I always feel there

's a chilling aura about her."

"Tianjiao's observation is becoming more and more acute; you've improved," the Sword

Queen praised, then changed the subject, "Does Tianjiao know which eight Heavenly Dragon Clans there are?"

Wu Tianjiao nodded and said, "The so-called Eight Heavenly Dragon Clans are eight bloodlines passed down from ancient times, divided into the

Devas, Nagas, Yakshas, Gandharvas, Asuras, Garudas, Kinnaras, and Mahoragas

. After thousands of years of reproduction and change, the bloodlines of these eight clans are no longer the pure bloodlines of ancient times!

Heavenly Fairy Sister, why are you suddenly talking about this?"

The Sword Queen chuckled, "The reason we're talking about this is because Xue Mei is a Mahoraga."

"How is that possible?" Wu Tianjiao exclaimed in astonishment, "How could the Mahoraga clan appear within our empire's borders?"

"Nothing is impossible," explained the Holy Mother Xuanyin. "Although the Divine Eagle Empire and the Asura Empire are enemy states,

they are geographically connected, sharing a border, and their people have close ties, with intermarriage being common. Quite a few members of the Eight Heavenly Dragons have migrated to

our empire."

"Tianjiao, do you know why we could tell she was a Mahoraga?" Holy Mother Leiyin asked softly.

"It's all because of you..." Wu Tianjiao wanted to say, "You are Saint-level experts," but

then hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

Holy Mother Leiyin smiled knowingly: "The pure Mahoraga clan possesses the Yin and Evil Qi of Heaven and Earth, and..."

Born from the union of spirit and soul, those with Mahoraga blood exude a chilling aura. Xue

Mei is exactly like that, so she must be a Mahoraga.

Wu Tianjiao scratched his head. In front of these women, he knew he was destined to play the fool, at least for now

. However, he still had questions, so he asked, "Is it rumored that the Mahoraga's evil arts and martial arts are

extremely powerful?"

The Divine Sound Mother smiled and said, "Rumors are just rumors. However, ordinary Mahoraga people may focus more on martial arts,

but high-ranking Mahoraga people generally use some secret techniques that allow them to effortlessly enhance their martial arts with evil arts,

multiplying the power of their moves."

"The Mahoraga can cultivate both martial arts and evil arts?" Wu Tianjiao asked in surprise.

The Divine Sound Mother nodded and continued, "Cultivating both martial arts and magic might be extremely difficult for humans, but it's quite easy for

some races closely connected to the forces of nature."

Wu Tianjiao asked in surprise, "But why was Xue Mei almost fatally wounded when they were attacked in the canyon?"

"There are two possibilities!" the Divine Sound Mother said calmly, "One is that there was an exceptionally powerful enemy whom Xue Mei

was no match for. The other is that Xue Mei was afraid of revealing his secret as a member of the Mahoraga clan and deliberately didn't make a move. Legend has it that the Mahoraga

clan has a secret technique that can absorb the yin and evil energy of heaven and earth to heal itself. This method requires the injured person to lie still for three days and three nights

, and any serious internal injury will heal without medicine. Xue Mei's heart was injured by a sharp weapon, yet he survived, which is probably

due to this technique."

"There is another possibility," the Sword Queen added, "Xue Mei's skill is not yet fully developed. Even high-level

Mahoraga need a growth process."

With that, Wu Tianjiao's doubts were dispelled. Finally, he suddenly smiled at the Divine Sound Mother and said, "Dayin'er

, you look really good in that dress today."

The Divine Sound Mother's cheeks flushed slightly, and just as she was about to add a touch of anger, the living room was already empty

. Even Jian Hou had slipped out, suppressing a laugh. She thought about it and found it amusing herself.

Suddenly, a head poked in from outside the door, and a mischievous voice said, "Dayin'er, your smile is

prettier ."

The Divine Sound Mother said nothing, and casually grabbed a teacup beside her and threw it. Fortunately, Wu Tianjiao

was fast enough that the teacup didn't hit him.

Dayuan City, one of the six northern prefectures of the Divine Eagle Empire, is the capital of Tiantu Prefecture. Because Tiantu Prefecture

borders Hanhai Prefecture, Pingchuan Prefecture, Tianyuan Prefecture, and Gumeng Prefecture, Dayuan City, as the prefecture capital, has exceptionally frequent commercial activities and is known as the "

Second Capital."

Since the founding of the Divine Eagle Empire, whether intentionally or unintentionally, successive rulers have never put much effort into

the military . Therefore, despite the Divine Eagle Empire's three-hundred-year history,

none of the dozens of cities, large and small, within Tiantu County are truly fortified. In other words, if war were to be waged against Tiantu County,

these cities would be utterly vulnerable to the iron cavalry of a regular army.

The night was windy, especially with the sandstorm that shrouded the world in a gray haze.

The garrison, who had been standing on the city walls, quickly retreated into the fortifications. Inside, fires blazed, and shouts could be heard. Suddenly,

a sharp-eyed soldier exclaimed, "Many cavalrymen are coming from outside the city, and they're all wearing armor!"

A burly man dressed as a squad leader stood up and said, "Let's go! Let's see!" A large group of people

braved the sandstorm and rushed out of the fortifications.

Indeed, a heavily armored cavalry force of about five hundred men was approaching, escorting a magnificent, painted carriage

. As a large number of cavalry were about to enter the city, the guards at the city gate immediately stepped forward to question them.

A black-armored general galloped out from the procession, flashing a token to the gatekeeper, who immediately ordered the soldiers

to open the gate and let them in.

Those on the city wall could clearly see the bright golden bird emblem on the painted carriage;

those with some knowledge knew what it represented.

After the main force of cavalry entered the city, they split into several groups and headed to various inns. A group of about a hundred

cavalrymen escorted the painted carriage straight to the Tianxiang Inn.

The black-armored general who had flashed the token at the city gate led the way, dismounting and

saying to a waiter at the inn's entrance, "We've booked this inn. Prepare a quiet, secluded courtyard."

The waiter was in a dilemma; the inn was already full of guests, some of whom they couldn't afford to offend. If they kicked them out

now , the inn would never be able to stay. Fortunately, the innkeeper heard

the approaching cavalry and quickly ran out to greet them. However, the innkeeper was also troubled by the black-armored general's request: "My lord, please

forgive me, but more than half of our rooms are already rented out. It's nighttime now, and the weather is freezing.

It wouldn't be good to kick our guests out."

The black-armored general thought about it and realized he was being too demanding, correcting him: "Then prepare three private courtyards first,

and another ten superior rooms."

The innkeeper still looked troubled, saying: "I'm sorry, my lord, we still have more than a dozen superior rooms available, and as for the private courtyards,

they're all rented out."

"What?" The black-armored general couldn't believe that such a large inn couldn't even fulfill this request. As he was

struggling with this, the roar of iron cavalry behind him came, and a large number of armored cavalrymen arrived in front of the inn, with painted carriages in the procession.

The innkeeper turned pale with fright at the sight of this.

"Why are you all standing here?" a melodious voice came from inside the carriage.

The black-armored general bowed and replied: "Reporting to Miss, Tianxiang Inn doesn't have enough rooms."

"Then arrange a private courtyard first," the melodious voice continued.

"This humble servant is incompetent; all the private courtyards in the inn have been rented out."

"Then please, innkeeper, vacate one. You don't need to stay here; come inside."

The black-armored general bowed in agreement and then relayed his master's suggestion to the innkeeper. The innkeeper knew that such people were absolutely

not to be offended, and what was rare was that they were all very polite, unlike the rude and overbearing manners of ordinary nobles. Therefore, he took the initiative to say

, "General, half an hour ago, there were still three private courtyards in the inn, but they were recently rented out by a

young man and a large group of women. If you could go and discuss it with them, perhaps one courtyard could be vacated."

The black-armored general knew his concerns; it was very likely that the group was not to be trifled with, hence his request. Just as the black-armored general

was about to follow the innkeeper into the inner courtyard, the door of the carriage suddenly opened, and a beautiful young woman in green clothes and a green skirt helped a

woman with an incredibly alluring and seductive figure covered in veils to step out.

The girl in green said, "General Ji, let's go in together."

It was Wu Tianjiao and his companions who had rented three separate courtyards.

When the innkeeper led the three black-armored generals to Wu Tianjiao's courtyard, Wu Tianjiao was discussing methods of circulating true qi with the women of the Shura Wall. From Shangdu to Dayuan City

, through these discussions on true qi, Wu Tianjiao had benefited greatly and made significant progress in its circulation.

As soon as the black-armored generals arrived at the courtyard gate, the two sword-wielding maidens inside sensed their presence and simultaneously shouted,

"Who is it?"

The black-armored general announced loudly, "Guests from afar, here to pay their respects to the master and have a request."

The arrival of guests was completely unexpected for Wu Tianjiao, and he instructed the sword-wielding maidens to immediately lead them in. The moment the guests

stepped inside, Wu Tianjiao became interested in the veiled, alluring woman, not because of her

unique beauty, but because of her mystery. Judging from the innkeeper's respectful attitude, he knew this woman was

no ordinary person. Coupled with the sound of a large procession outside, he was filled with curiosity about her. "So you're the one who ordered three private rooms?" the green-clad girl asked fiercely, clearly still resentful

about the accommodations . 　　"Yes!" Wu Tianjiao laughed. 　　"Here's a thousand gold coins, rent one room to us." The green-clad girl tossed a gold note over, the thin paper flying straight to Wu Tianjiao's face without any resistance. 　　Wu Tianjiao didn't take the note; the swordswoman beside him caught it for him. Wu Tianjiao smiled, "What if I don't want to rent?" 　　The green-clad girl's pretty face changed, about to unleash her anger. Fortunately, her mistress spoke up: "Since others are unwilling, we cannot force them." Her voice was so soft and gentle, like pearls falling on a jade plate, clear and melodious to the extreme. 　　The green-clad girl puffed out her cheeks, finally swallowing her anger, but she glared fiercely at Wu Tianjiao. 　　Wu Tianjiao glared back at her without hesitation. The two stared at each other, their eyes locked in a tense standoff. Finding this group quite amusing, Wu Tianjiao's mood improved, and he softened his stance, saying, " Although I'm unwilling to rent, I can offer you a private courtyard for free." He then instructed the swordswoman to return the gold note to the girl in green and lead them to the third courtyard, ordering the blonde female guard residing there to move there as well. 　　The girl in green accepted the gold note, her face full of confusion. However, she was clearly similar to Wu Tianjiao in personality—if she couldn't understand something , she wouldn't dwell on it. So, happily, she helped her mistress back. 　　The veiled woman turned around, then back again, offering a slight bow. "Thank you, young master 　　. May I ask your name?" "Wu Tianjiao," 　　the woman nodded, and then left with the girl in green and the black-armored general. Behind him, Wu Tianjiao muttered , "What an impolite woman! She asked for other people's names but didn't say her own." 　　The woman, who had already walked out of the hall, suddenly paused, then slowly left after a few breaths. 　　The next day, Wu Tianjiao woke up early, feeling refreshed. He and the Sword Queen had cultivated together for most of the night, only falling asleep peacefully near dawn. He was quite happy, but the female guards, including Shura Wall, who lived next door, had suffered terribly, barely getting any sleep. 　　Leaving the courtyard, Wu Tianjiao led the two sword maidens to the outer hall of the inn, their steps quickening as they ascended to the second floor. The Tianxiang Inn was divided into an inner and outer courtyard. Part of the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard were used for accommodation, while the outer hall of the outer courtyard also served as a restaurant. 　　There were quite a few guests on the second floor, but nearly a quarter of them were the black-armored cavalry. To the left of the window, guarded by them, was a screen, and through the fine gauze of the screen, one could vaguely see a captivating figure inside. 　　Besides the conspicuous black-armored cavalry, several other groups upstairs caught Wu Tianjiao's attention. First, at a table in the corner sat two delicate-skinned scholars, one old and one young. This wasn't unusual in itself, but behind them stood four burly men with gloomy faces—a discordant arrangement that puzzled Wu Tianjiao. 　　Another group was rather odd; they were all dressed in nomadic attire, tall, robust, and muscular, occupying three tables and engaging in a drinking contest. The last group consisted of Wu Tianjiao's old acquaintance, the portly man who had competed with him for slaves at the Flying Eagle Slave Auction House; he seemed to be wherever there was excitement. 　　All three groups were accompanied by guards, making them quite noticeable. However, Wu Tianjiao's observation wasn't limited to them; several other people also caught his attention: a serene old man in grey robes sitting near the black-armored cavalry ; and a leisurely couple sitting in another corner. The next person was a little girl, who looked quite mischievous. She sat by the window on the other side, oblivious to everyone around her, and ate heartily, looking as if she hadn't eaten in three lifetimes. 　　Wu Tianjiao and the Twin Swordswomen sat closest to the little girl. As soon as they sat down, Wu Tianjiao felt at least four groups of eyes on them. And these were just the ones openly watching; who knew how many more were watching secretly. It seemed that many powerful figures from all sides had come to Dayuan City, and a grand show was about to unfold. 　　Each person ordered a bowl of millet porridge and a few side dishes. Wu Tianjiao and the Twin Swordswomen were preparing to enjoy this rare moment of leisurely breakfast. Unfortunately, their wishes were about to be dashed. Just as they were about to eat, the person behind the screen put down their chopsticks. As usual, the girl in green helped the woman covered by a veil out. 　　They were about to go downstairs when suddenly, a shocking change occurred. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh… The sound of hidden weapons cutting through the air rang out, and countless points of cold light flashed as the attack targeted the mistress and her maid. However, the person who launched the hidden weapons clearly underestimated the strength of the victim. With a flick of her veiled arm, the hidden weapons were absorbed into her sleeve like moths to a flame, leaving no trace, and her sleeve remained untouched. 　　"Excellent! A truly masterful move! The Gongsun family's Thousand Hands Technique is indeed well-deserved." The gray-robed elder suddenly stood up and exclaimed. 　　"So it was you—" the green-clad girl was about to shout angrily, but her master stopped her. The veiled woman slowly turned around, staring at the gray-robed elder, and said, "Old man, if you have a grudge against me, you can choose another place. This is the Tianxiang Inn. With so many hidden weapons, if I hadn't collected them in time, innocent people might have been harmed." 　　"I don't care!" The gray-robed elder's previously composed expression twisted as he said, "Gongsun Xue, three years ago, you forced the Jieshi Pass commander to hand over my son, and then personally beheaded him on the battlefield. Today, I demand your life ." 　　Gongsun Xue, the veiled woman, coldly replied, "Your son deserved his fate. During that border conflict, if..."

"It wasn't that he was greedy for money, but rather that he instigated the border guards to attack the caravan. After looting the caravan, they massacred

several nearby villages, committing countless atrocities, including rape and plunder.

They raped and tortured to death. Killing him is the punishment he deserves. From the moment he committed these heinous crimes, he

should have been prepared to accept his fate."

"I don't care. You killed my son, leaving me without an heir, so you must die." As soon as he finished speaking,

a silver cylinder suddenly appeared in the gray-robed old man's hand. He flicked the spring, and whoosh... a huge fire dragon

flew out of the cylinder in an instant.

It seemed he had been prepared, concealing a firearm, and releasing it unexpectedly at this moment. However, his

plan was too ambitious, almost foolishly so. Gongsun Xue had many powerful men under her command, and she herself was a top-notch expert.

The gray-robed old man was just a third-rate character. To think he could kill Gongsun Xue under these circumstances with a hidden weapon

was simply wishful thinking.

Before the fire dragon even reached Gongsun Xue, the black-armored general, whom the green-clad girl called "General Ji," blocked her

path, cleaving the fire dragon in two with a single sword strike, sparks flying everywhere. Fortunately, someone had already erected

a , preventing the fire dragon's remains from igniting anything in the restaurant.

Seeing the opponent's formidable strength, the gray-clad elder wanted to escape by jumping out of the window. He frantically rushed to the window where the little girl

was , ready to jump, but hesitated, perhaps due to a fear of heights. Gongsun Xue, however, didn't

intend to make things difficult for him, letting him escape.

The gray-clad elder hesitated, unsure whether to jump or not. The little girl, displeased, raised her leg

and kicked the gray-clad elder away, muttering, "You don't even have the courage to jump? No wonder you can't kill anyone."

Her words were followed by a loud crash as a heavy object fell to the ground, nearly causing an earthquake. Wu Tianjiao looked at the

smiling little girl, his eyes clearly saying: "Disregard for human life!"

Today, Gongsun Xue's luck seemed exceptionally bad. Just as one problem was resolved, another arose.

This time, the two scholars, one old and one young, approached her. They were very polite. The older scholar bowed and said,

"Gu Zhonghong, Protector of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, greets Miss Gongsun."

"The Heavenly Dragon Sect!" Wu Tianjiao exclaimed in surprise, glancing at the two scholars a few more times, thinking, "These two

are from the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"

"What business do you have with me?" Gongsun Xue asked calmly.

The older scholar respectfully said, "I heard that Miss Gongsun recently acquired the divine artifact, the Heavenly Dragon Qin. I have come to congratulate you on

finding such a worthy master."

"You're overthinking it," Gongsun Xue said.

The old scholar bowed again and said, "Miss Gongsun should know that the Heavenly Dragon Zither has been the sacred artifact of our

Heavenly Dragon , but it was unfortunately lost during the dynastic wars three hundred years ago. We beg you to return it, Miss. The entire Heavenly Dragon Sect

will be eternally grateful."

"So, she's here to ask for something," Wu Tianjiao muttered, shaking his head. He had originally wanted to stay away from this troublesome circle, but now

he was intrigued, especially wanting to see what the Heavenly Dragon Zither was.

Gongsun Xue seemed unmoved by the old scholar's pleas, saying, "The Heavenly Dragon Zither is indeed with me, but I cannot

return it ."

"Why?" A sharp glint flashed in the old scholar's eyes.

"You know the reason yourselves," Gongsun Xue said, turning to leave. The old scholar seemed to want to stop her, but hesitated

for a long time before finally not making a move. Wu Tianjiao hadn't expected the play to end so abruptly halfway through; it was truly disappointing. Now he could only vent his dissatisfaction

on his breakfast .

Just then, there was a loud thud on the stairs, and Wu Qingshuang came running up. She stood

panting said, "Little brother Tianjiao, Sister Tianxian and the others want you to go back."

"What's the rush?" Wu Tianjiao asked in surprise.

Wu Qingshuang shook her head. Wu Tianjiao and the Twin Sword Maidens had almost finished eating, so they all went downstairs together.

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