Jackie Chan's Story, Volumes 1-6 (12 volumes in physical print), by Lost

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[Jackie Chan] Episode 1

Synopsis:

The Red Lotus Cult spreads heretical rumors, and Prince Zhou Yi, to expose their deception, sends troops to eradicate their branch and capture their envoy, Qiu Ju.
To extract more secrets and ultimately destroy the cult, Zhou Yi ruthlessly deals with Qiu Ju. His outwardly
frugal and abstinent lifestyle, in accordance with the Emperor's wishes, is merely a facade; the suppressed desires within his strong body
are no longer hidden before the captured Red Lotus demoness…

On the border, the Lustful Poisonous Kingdom is causing chaos. Before Zhou Yi is ordered to send troops, a group arrives first. Princess Ansha of the Lustful Poisonous Kingdom
is confident in her unparalleled beauty and can persuade Zhou Yi not to send troops. A honey trap is launched against him; can Zhou Yi
successfully quell the Lustful Poisonous Kingdom's rebellion? Step by step, he embarks on the path to becoming Jackie Chan!
Chapter 1, Episode 1: The Red Lotus Demoness

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:

Prince Jin is diligent in governing and loves the people, wise and decisive, deeply pleasing to the Emperor. He is hereby commended.

Previously, he reported that the corrupt official had caused chaos, and the deposed Prince Luowu sent envoys to request aid. My son proposed to send troops to suppress the rebels and take advantage of the situation to pacify the border,
so as to prevent unexpected complications during the southern hunt. His foresight is indeed commendable, and his request is granted.

Now, Prince Jin is ordered to lead 30,000 troops, with Junior General Yuan Ye accompanying him as an advisor, to assist Luowu in restoring his throne. He is granted special permission to act as he sees fit, but
must not kill a single person unjustly, to demonstrate the benevolence of our dynasty. My son, in your military campaign, remember not to be reckless or impetuous, and to be considerate of your soldiers, so as to

reassure the Emperor. This is the imperial decree."

"Your subject obeys! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

After shouting "Long live the Emperor!", Prince Jin, who had been kneeling before the steps, rose and respectfully received the imperial edict from Yuan Ye.

Prince Zhou Yi of Jin was the second son of Emperor Ying. He was handsome and talented, intelligent from a young age, skilled in archery and
horsemanship , and renowned for his filial piety, deeply loved by his parents.

After Emperor Ying ascended the throne, apart from his eldest son Zhou Ren, who was the crown prince and served by his side, his other four sons were enfeoffed in various prefectures.
Among them Zhou Yi was the most capable, governing with great efficiency and showing foresight, thus earning the Emperor Ying's trust.

"Your Highness, this humble general

greets you," Yuan Ye said, bowing respectfully after completing the prince's mission.

"General Zhou, no need for formalities,"

Zhou Yi replied kindly. "Are Father and Mother well?"

"The Emperor and Empress are well, Your Highness need not worry," Yuan Ye answered.

"That's good,"

Zhou Yi nodded. "Let's not delay. Come with me immediately, we will discuss when to advance the army so that we
can report back as soon as possible."

"Yes," Yuan Ye agreed.

*** *** ***

The meeting place was Zhou Yi's study, heavily guarded by his trusted confidants.
No one could enter without his permission.

The study's furnishings were simple and unpretentious, just like the rest of the Prince's residence. This was because the Emperor valued frugality, and
Zhou Yi, understanding his father's wishes, naturally dared not overstep his bounds.

After Yuan Ye closed the door, Zhou Yi didn't sit down but walked towards the left wall, saying, "Go in."

Strangely enough, before Zhou Yi finished speaking, the wall slowly opened, revealing a doorway
with a stone staircase leading down beside it.

"Has the Prince's villa been completed?" Yuan Ye asked, unsure whether to be surprised or delighted.

"What villa? It's just a makeshift structure," Zhou Yi scoffed.

"When I last came to pay my respects, the Prince said he would choose an auspicious day to begin construction, so I assumed it was already finished," Yuan
Ye said disappointedly.

"Yes, it was already underway. If it weren't for the poison incident, construction would have started long ago,"

Zhou Yi sighed. "This craftsman is incredibly talented, but unfortunately, the times are against him, and his ambitions are thwarted."

"He's gained the Prince's favor; sooner or later, he'll shine brightly," Yuan Ye flattered.

"I hope so," Zhou Yi nodded.

As they spoke, the two descended the steps and entered a magnificent, ornate hall. It turned out that Zhou
Yi's apparent frugality was all a facade; in reality, he lived a life of luxury, and only his confidants knew his true nature
.

"The Emperor's permission for the Prince to lead the troops is a sign of his trust. As long as you can hold military power..."

Yuan Ye waited for Zhou Yi to sit down, then sat beside him, smiling slyly.

"Enough! How can you talk about this so much?"

Zhou Yi waved his hand dismissively. "How did you manage to get this position as military supervisor?" "

It was Lord Mo who suggested it," Yuan Ye replied.

"Him? Very good." Zhou Yi nodded. He had been secretly cultivating relationships with court officials, using both kindness and force, and it seemed he had already achieved results
.

"Is Lord Mo also one of our men?" Yuan Ye asked curiously.

"Remember this well. What you should know, I will tell you. What you shouldn't know, don't even ask." Zhou Yi
said coldly.

"Yes, this humble servant deserves to die!" Yuan Ye said sternly.

"Never mind, what's the eldest son up to lately?"

Zhou Yi asked. The eldest son he was referring to was Crown Prince Zhou Ren.

"Nothing much, just ordered to study behind closed doors." Yuan Ye smiled.

"Studying behind closed doors?" Zhou Yi frowned.

"Some time ago, the Crown Princess passed away, and the Crown Prince was not proper in his mourning. When

the Empress heard about it, he was punished." Yuan Ye explained.

"How was he not proper in his mourning?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"It is said that he was fooling around with a concubine in the mourning hall." Yuan Ye replied.

"I see,"

Zhou Yi said sympathetically. "My brother and I have very strong sexual desires; we can't live without women every night. Unfortunately, our mother is very strict,
so we have to sneak around, which is really annoying."

"Actually, only the Prince sneaks around,"

Yuan Ye laughed. "From the Crown Prince down, which one doesn't have a harem of concubines?"

"Otherwise, how can we satisfy the Empress Dowager?"

Zhou Yi laughed loudly. "By the way, what illness did my sister-in-law have?"

"The Imperial Hospital's medical records say she died of unresolved depression,"

Yuan Ye said seriously. "It's said that because the Crown Prince favored Consort Yao, she was lonely in her secluded chambers and died of depression."

"Consort Yao?"

Zhou Yi pondered. "Is she the courtesan Yao Xian? I heard she's quite famous. My sister-in-law is of average looks;
naturally, she can't compete with her. Have you seen her?"

"She used to be a courtesan, incredibly beautiful, and she only sold her art, not her body, which is why she gained the Crown Prince's
favor ," Yuan Ye said enviously.

"What do you mean by 'only selling her art, not her body'? She was just waiting for the right price,"

Zhou Yi sneered. "But did she have an affair with the Crown Prince at the coffin?"

"No, she was a palace maid who was later killed by the Empress," Yuan Ye said.

"What news is there from the south?" Zhou Yi continued to ask.

"Song Yuansuo ascended the throne as Emperor Xian at the beginning of the year. Within half a year, he conquered four neighboring kingdoms and unified the south. Although he is currently
stationed with troops in Jiangzuo, he has submitted a memorial to the throne, and Prince Ning has already sent tribute from Song to the capital," Yuan Ye reported.

Prince Ning was Zhou Yi's third brother, Zhou Li. He was brave and skilled in battle, adept at commanding troops, and was enfeoffed as Prince Lu, guarding
the southern border .

"Submitted a memorial to the throne?" Zhou Yi pondered.

"Indeed, although Song and Yuan have unified the south, their strength has been greatly weakened by years of war
. They know they are no match for our dynasty, so they petitioned for peace," Yuan Ye said excitedly.

"Wrong. I think this is a delaying tactic. If we are careless, we may end up raising a tiger that will eventually harm us," Zhou Yi shook his head
.

"Does Your Highness wish to report this to the Emperor?" Yuan Ye asked.

"No need,"

Zhou Yi said confidently. "What else?"

"Prince Yu has recently become a follower of the Red Lotus Sect and even petitioned to welcome the Holy Maiden across the river to spread the Daoist teachings
. However, he was severely reprimanded by the Emperor and dared not speak of it again

," Yuan Ye said with a smile. Prince Yu is Zhou Zhi, the fourth son of Emperor Ying.

"The Holy Maiden?" Zhou Yi pondered.

"The Holy Maiden is the leader of the Red Lotus Sect. She has great magical power and transcends life and death. She came out of seclusion before the new year and founded
the Red Lotus

. It is said that her followers are all over the country and her influence is considerable," Yuan Ye explained, assuming Zhou Yi was unaware. "They have also set up a branch altar here," Zhou Yi said grimly.

"Truly remarkable, do you have many followers?" Yuan Ye asked dismissively.

"Not many yet, but after tonight, there won't be any left," Zhou Yi sneered.

"Why?" Yuan Ye asked curiously.

"Because I've already sent troops to surround and capture them. We can't let them cause trouble here," Zhou Yi
said .

"Cause trouble?" Yuan Ye asked, puzzled.

"They're just spreading heresy and deceiving the masses, boasting that their religious leader is supreme in the world
. They're not promoting Taoism at all,"

Zhou Yi said decisively. "I've disguised myself as a follower several times to infiltrate and spy, and I've discovered that they have ulterior motives
and malicious intentions. We can't let our guard down."

"Your Highness, they are skilled in magic..." Yuan Ye stammered.

"What kind of magic? I think it's all just a bunch of supernatural illusions,"

Zhou Yi sneered. "If you're not tired, let's drink and wait for my men to return, and see what
happens."

"Not tired at all, as long as there's wine, I'm fine,"

Yuan Ye said with a beaming smile. He wouldn't dare say he was tired in front of Zhou Yi, let alone have wine, which showed that Zhou Yi's wine
was no ordinary wine.

"Clang!"

Zhou Yi pointed, and a wisp of wind shot out from his fingertip, quickly flying towards the steps. Where the wind landed, it actually made
the sound of a gong.

Yuan Ye already knew that Zhou Yi had mastered both internal and external martial arts, so he wasn't surprised. He was just curious about how the wind could produce
a gong sound . At the same time, he looked around to see what would happen.

Here it comes!

After a "ding," melodious and seductive music filled the air. Then, four
young beautiful girls, with light and alluring dance steps, gracefully emerged from both sides of the hall and began to dance in front of it.

These girls were all draped in sheer, multicolored gauze, beneath which they were completely naked, their breasts and buttocks
undulating, a feast for the eyes.

At the same time, several beautiful maids carrying wine and dishes quietly appeared, deftly placing them
on the table before Zhou Yi and Yuan Ye, pouring the wine and serving the food.

The two not only ate and drank heartily, their eyes fixed on the graceful dance, but also indulging
in sensual pleasure with the beautiful maids serving them, eating with great relish.

In the midst of their merriment, a bell suddenly rang. Zhou Yi, hearing the sound, immediately raised his hand to signal, and the music ceased
instantly . The women also fell silent, seemingly well-trained.

"Speak," Zhou Yi said in a deep voice, fiddling with a mechanism beside him.

"Report: We have destroyed the Red Lotus Sect's branch altar, capturing the altar leader and all the followers,"

a powerful voice came from the air.

"Very good, how many people did you capture?"

"Besides the leader, we captured 179 followers, 58 of whom were women."

"Did they resist?"

"Yes, we killed 32, lost 63 soldiers, and wounded 45."

"63? How did you injure so many people?"

Zhou Yi asked in surprise, "Were they very powerful?" "

Most of the Red Lotus followers don't know martial arts, so they're not a big deal. But the leader is powerful; every move
she makes unleashes poisonous mist and demonic fire. Those hit are either killed or seriously injured. Although we were prepared, it took a lot of effort
to capture her."

"Were you injured?"

"She only suffered minor superficial wounds, nothing serious." "

Did you see her true face? Is she beautiful?" "

This subordinate has removed her hood. Your Highness's guess is correct; she's probably in her prime and quite beautiful,
but..."

"But what?"

"This woman is a poisonous rose. Your Highness, being of noble birth, should not interrogate her personally."

"We've subdued her, so what are we afraid of?"

"After we captured her with a net, her entire body was wrapped in it. We thought she was
no threat, but who knew she was skilled in sorcery? Someone touched her, and she was still cursed to death. Now
, although her pressure points are sealed, she can't move at all, but we don't know if she can still do evil."

"It can't be sorcery... Sealing her pressure points is enough. Go back to the torture chamber and wait. I will go there myself."

"Your Highness, do you really want to interrogate her personally?"

Yuan Ye asked worriedly after the man left.

"Yes, do you want to come with me to see her?" Zhou Yi smiled.

"This humble general will go through fire and water without hesitation," Yuan Yi said solemnly.

"Why go through fire and water to interrogate a mere vixen? We can even find some amusement," Zhou Yi laughed loudly.

The torture chamber wasn't crowded; besides Zhou Yi and Yuan Ye, there was only a burly man and two soldiers helping out.

Yuan Yi already knew the burly man was named Li Han, a trusted confidant of Zhou Yi, and the loyalty of the two soldiers
was beyond doubt.

*** *** *** ***

In the center of the torture chamber hung a beautiful woman with peach-blossom eyebrows and phoenix eyes. Her hair was styled in a high bun with a
jade Taoist robe. Her hands and feet were tightly bound with ropes, her legs spread wide, and her long sleeves had fallen down, revealing her delicate, jade-like
arms. Her head was bowed, and her beautiful eyes were closed, as if she had lost consciousness.

"Why did she faint?" Zhou Yi frowned.

"This humble general pressed eighteen acupoints on her, including the one that caused unconsciousness," Li Han explained.

"How can I question her like this?" Zhou Yi said, seemingly dissatisfied.

"This humble general is also having a headache. If I make her speak, I'm afraid she'll chant some kind of spell," Li Han said awkwardly.

"Damn it!" Zhou Yi cursed, walked up to the woman, and stared at her closely.

After a while, Zhou Yi pried open the woman's jaw and checked her mouth several times, but
found nothing. Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and said, "She always wears a hood and never shows her true face.
Let me see the hood."

The hood was brought over, and Zhou Yi examined it, saying happily, "Look!"

"What's this?"

Yuan Ye and Li Han looked and noticed several small pockets on the hood, containing powder and pills.

"Try it on some cats and dogs, and we'll know. It's either poison or a sleeping potion. It must be her
secret " Zhou Yi laughed.

"Is that so?" Yuan Ye and the others were still skeptical.

Zhou Yi didn't speak, turning his head to search the woman again. He found over a dozen
fine , and several small pouches on her belt, some empty, others
with only a few unidentifiable items remaining.

"Are these odds and ends what this little demoness uses for her spells?"

Li Han asked, his head throbbing. "I don't see any common talismans."

"Let's keep searching,"

Zhou Yi said, squatting down and taking off the woman's embroidered shoes, noticing something odd about the toes.

"Stripping her naked will save us the trouble," Yuan Ye laughed.

"Good idea,"

Zhou Yi stood up, patting the woman twice to release her pressure points.

The woman groaned and slowly awoke. Seeing the men before her, she composed herself and
cried out , "You...you're not Prince Jin? Why did you send troops to destroy our sect's altar and massacre our followers?"

"So you recognize me,"

Zhou Yi laughed. "I recognize you too. You are Qiu Ju, the Red Lotus Envoy of the Red Lotus Sect, who came to
Jinzhou ."

"Your Highness, I once visited with a letter of recommendation from Prince Yu, but I was not granted an audience," Qiu Ju
said aggrievedly.

"Since I won't see you, you should have wisely left with your tail between your legs. Why are you still here
pretending to be a ghost ?" Zhou Yi sneered.

"If Your Highness doesn't like it, I'll go back," Qiu Ju said pitifully.

"You spread heresy, killed officials, and resisted arrest. It's too late to leave now," Zhou Yi said coldly.

"How could I spread heresy!" Qiu Ju protested.

"You say that in the entire world, only the Holy Maiden is supreme, and if one does not obey her commands, one will not escape the heavenly tribulation. Is this true
?" Zhou Yi sneered.

"That is indeed the case. The Holy Maiden possesses heaven-reaching and earth-shattering abilities, transcending life and death. If one does not
cultivate , how can mortals escape the heavenly tribulation!" Qiu Ju argued vehemently.

"Nonsense! The world belongs to my family, and the current emperor is the only one supreme. Do you know how
treasonous ?" Zhou Yi cursed.

"The emperor is the human emperor, while my Holy Maiden is a fairy descended to earth to save the common people. The mortal and the immortal are different; how can they
be confused ?" Qiu Ju cried out urgently.

"Then who should be in charge?" Zhou Yi snorted.

"The affairs of the mortal realm are naturally the human emperor's, and the affairs of the immortal realm are the Holy Maiden's." Qiu Ju said without hesitation.

"What if the Holy Maiden wants her followers to go east, but the human emperor wants his people to go west?" Zhou Yi chuckled.

"No... that won't happen." Although Qiu Ju knew the answer, how could she reply?

"Whether you cooperate or not, the Red Lotus Sect is tantamount to treason, and I absolutely cannot allow you to cause trouble here
,"

Zhou Yi said coldly. "If you cooperate, perhaps you'll have a chance to live."

"Fine, how do you want me to cooperate?" Qiu Ju hurriedly agreed.

"Who is your sect leader? What's her name? What's her background? What's her purpose?" Zhou Yi asked.

"Her name is Holy Maiden, a fairy descended from heaven to save all living beings," Qiu Ju
recited as if reading a book.

"The same old lines again, do you think I'm stupid?" Zhou Yi laughed instead of getting angry.

"No, I'm not lying to you, the Holy Maiden said it herself," Qiu Ju shouted. "

Your Highness, use torture! This little vixen doesn't know what's good for her, we can't be polite to her," Li Han threatened.

"No need to rush, we have plenty of time."

Zhou Yi continued, "What do the Red Lotus Messengers do?"

"We represent the leader, traveling the world to spread the teachings and attract followers," Qiu Ju said proudly.

"How many Red Lotus Messengers are there?" Zhou Yi asked.

"I...I don't know," Qiu Ju stammered.

"Is it that you don't know, or that you can't say?" Zhou Yi chuckled.

"I don't know...My sect...has millions of followers, and countless messengers," Qiu Ju said timidly. "

Does spreading the teachings mean you can't be seen in public? Why are you covering your face?" Zhou Yi chuckled.

"There's a difference between immortals and mortals. We represent the Holy Maiden, so naturally we can't show our true faces," Qiu

Ju said matter-of-factly.

"Is she also covering her face? Is it because she's ugly?" Zhou Yi chuckled.

"The Holy Maiden is a fairy descended to earth, incredibly beautiful, a celestial being transformed into a human. How can any mortal be as beautiful as her!"
Qiu Ju retorted.

"Does she know magic?" Zhou Yi asked with a sly smile.

"The Holy Maiden possesses immense magical power; she can pass through walls and into the earth, ascend to the heavens and descend to the seas,
is invulnerable to swords and spears, summons wind and rain, conjures soldiers from beans, and is all-powerful," Qiu Ju

said earnestly. "Although we have only learned the basics, we still have some skill. If you release me,
I can demonstrate it to you."

"But with this?"

Zhou Yi took the belt he had taken from Qiu Ju's waist and asked, "What's hidden in your pocket?"

"It's...it's a magical artifact for using immortal arts," Qiu Ju said, her face turning pale.

"It's poison, isn't it?"

Zhou Yi sneered. "How much else do you have on you?"

"N-nothing!" Qiu Ju cried out in a trembling voice.

"Even now, you're still spouting nonsense, utter rubbish. How can I believe you?" Zhou Yi sighed.

"I...I'm not lying to you!" Qiu Ju cried out urgently.

"Your Highness, strip her naked!"

Yuan Yi chuckled. "Strip her naked and we'll know if she's lying."

"That's right." Zhou Yi nodded and began to undo Qiu Ju's Taoist robe.

"No...don't touch me..."

Qiu Ju cried out in fear, "I...my bodice is still a little..."

"Bodice, huh? Well, you'd better take a good look."

Zhou Yi laughed, lifting the hem to reveal a bright red bodice.

"Her breasts are quite large!" Yuan Ye laughed loudly.

"What is it, hidden there?"

Zhou Yi stared intently at Qiu Ju's towering breasts.

"A few needles, under the hem of the bodice," Qiu Ju said through gritted teeth.

"Only a few needles?" Zhou Yi said coldly.

"Yes...yes...that's all..." Qiu Ju said, her face as white as paper.

"There must be more!"

Yuan Ye exclaimed. "There are two big pockets hidden under her tube top!"

"Really?"

Zhou Yi yanked off Qiu Ju's tube top, revealing two plump, swollen breasts.

"What big breasts!" Yuan Ye's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but reach out to touch them.

"No!"

"Don't touch!" Qiu Ju screamed, which was not surprising, but what was surprising was that Zhou Yi also stopped.

"This subordinate has lost his composure."

Yuan Ye sheepishly withdrew his hand and said, "Such beautiful breasts are rare."

"It's not that you can't touch them, but you have to look carefully before you touch them." Zhou Yi said in a deep voice.

"Look at what?" Li Han asked curiously.

"Tell me, what do her breasts look like?" Zhou Yi said.

"What does it look like?"

Li Han asked, puzzled. "It's fat and big, like a ball... no, like a small watermelon!"

"The nipples are rosy red like ripe cherries, looking sweet and fragrant, making one's mouth water,"

Yuan Ye said lecherously.

"Also, the right breast is bigger..."

Li Han interjected, "not as firm as the left, and a little saggy."

"It's common for breasts to be different sizes,"

Yuan Ye laughed, "Nothing special."

"Nothing special..."

Zhou Yi stepped forward, cupped Qiu Ju's right breast, and gently caressed it, saying, "It's just a little bit bigger."

"Bigger what?" Li Han asked curiously.

Qiu Ju closed her eyes resentfully, pursed her lips, and remained silent, knowing that she couldn't escape Zhou Yi's sharp eyes.

Zhou Yi cupped the fleshy breast and gently kneaded it, then slowly peeled back the skin beneath the breast. It turned out that the skin was fake
, somehow pasted on, with two small paper packets hidden nearby.

"What are these?" Zhou Yi asked, holding the small paper packets in front of Qiu Ju.

"It's...it's poison,"

Qiu Ju said sadly. "It's for suicide."

"Poison, that's true, but whether it's for suicide is anyone's guess,"

Zhou Yi laughed. "Besides these, is there anything else?"

"No!" Qiu Ju said desperately.

"There's also a riding handkerchief," Yuan Ye said with a grin.

"A pink embroidered silk handkerchief, what kind of Taoist priest uses such a fragrant handkerchief?" Li Han mocked.

"There are two holes on the edge of the handkerchief, you can hide many things there,"

Zhou Yi said with a grin as he untied the fragrant riding handkerchief.

"No...don't...you're so disrespectful to this poor Taoist priest, there will surely be retribution!"

Qiu Ju cried out in terror, but it was in vain. The last barrier on her body was still torn
off , and her most mysterious and secret place was completely exposed to the light.

"Such lush pubic hair, it seems she's often nourished by men," Li Han laughed.

"Big breasts, lots of hair, small waist, round buttocks—that's the mark of a slut. She can't live without a man. A slut like that
is better off as a whore than spreading such nonsense," Yuan Ye chuckled.

"But those labia are tightly closed. Looks like she hasn't used them much. Let me see,"

Zhou Yi said, reaching out to hold Qiu Ju's thighs.

"No...don't look..." Qiu Ju cried out in anguish.

"I have to see...how will I know what's hidden if I don't look carefully?" Yuan Ye
chuckled .

"Or maybe she can hide something," Li Han chimed in.

"She can definitely hide a man's penis..."

Zhou Yi pressed harder, slowly opening the tightly closed labia. After peering for a while, he murmured, "Strange." "

Is she really hiding something?" Yuan Ye exclaimed incredulously.

"No, I just can't tell she's a virgin," Zhou Yi said, letting go.

"A virgin? Your Highness hasn't misjudged me, has he?" Yuan Ye said, his heart itching with desire.

"Take a look for yourself," Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"Okay, let me see," Yuan Ye said, stepping forward quickly.

"No... Waaah... You beasts..." Qiu Ju screamed.

"If you don't confess honestly, you'll regret it," Zhou Yi said sternly.

"I've told you everything... Waaah... No... Please... Don't do this..." Qiu Ju
wailed.

Amid Qiu Ju's wailing, not only Yuan Ye and Li Han took turns examining the mysterious fleshy opening, but two soldiers
serving also couldn't help but gather around, commenting and criticizing.

"Have you all seen enough?" Zhou Yi stopped the crowd.

"I really can't believe she's a virgin!" Li Han said excitedly.

"But her labia are quite soft, and the edges don't seem as tight as other virgins',"

Yuan Ye laughed. He had actually inserted his finger, and although he hadn't broken the thin membrane,
Qiu Ju's cries were deafening.

"It seems we have to resort to torture," Zhou Yi said cruelly. "What ideas do you have?"

"First, of course, is to deflower her. Some people say that the pain of breaking that membrane is the most
painful moment a woman has ever experienced!" Li Han said with a sly laugh.

"That's right, that's why brides always scream like pigs being slaughtered on their wedding night," Yuan Ye
chuckled .

"Most grooms are gentle and considerate, so the pain will only last for a while," Zhou Yi said with a sly smile.

"We're not grooms!"

Yuan Ye laughed loudly. "Your Highness, you go first, then we'll take turns and see how much suffering she can endure."

"If she still doesn't confess, then lock her up in jail and let those death row inmates have their way with her," Li Han
said sinisterly.

"Perhaps you don't know, but this prefecture doesn't have a women's prison. Men and women are locked up together. The death row inmates are
all men who

haven't tasted meat for months. If we lock you up there..." Zhou Yi said, pulling on Qiu Ju's hair. "No... Waaah... I've told you everything... Waaah... Even if you force me to my death, it's useless
!" Qiu Ju cried out.

"Useless? I'll try it."

Zhou Yi sneered. "Who do you want to deflower you?"

"Your Highness, you're the leader, you should go first," Yuan Ye said obsequiously.

"Very well, let's try something new then,"

Zhou Yi laughed. "Hang up both legs too, so they don't get in the way."

"No... Waaah... Let me go... I've told you everything!" Qiu Ju cried out.

"You haven't!"

Zhou Yi forcefully tore off the last piece of clothing Qiu Ju was wearing, leaving her soft, snow-white body completely naked.

At this moment, two soldiers had already spread Qiu Ju's legs and
hung her high on the beam, while intentionally or unintentionally groping her alluring body.

"This guy should be able to burst your cunt, right?"

After Qiu Ju was hanging in the air like a weight, Zhou Yi took off his pants and pulled out his erect penis.

"Yes, it definitely will," Li Han said enviously.

"Little vixen, you're so lucky to have the Prince of Jin deflower you, you deserve to die from the pain," Yuan Ye
laughed strangely.

"No..."

Qiu Ju looked down and saw Zhou Yi's penis, about a foot long and as thick as a stack of eggs. Now, its furious glare made it even more terrifying.
She couldn't help but scream, "The Holy Maiden won't let you go! She'll send you to the eighteenth level of hell, never to be reborn!"

"Then you can go down first!"

Zhou Yi cursed, his hands gripping Qiu Ju's slender waist. His mushroom-like glans pressed against her slightly parted vulva, rubbing it
a few times before forcefully thrusting in.

"Ouch...it hurts...wait...it hurts so much!"

As the iron-like penis slid in, Qiu Ju first felt a tearing pain in her lower body, then a knife-like
cutting sensation . She couldn't help but scream, tears streaming down her face, knowing her precious virginity had been destroyed.

"Why isn't there any blood?" Yuan Ye asked curiously.

"The Prince's penis filled her vagina; how could any blood flow out?" Li Han laughed.

As expected, the moment Zhou Yi moved, blood gushed out, and Qiu Ju cried out in agony, her wails endless.

Zhou Yi ignored her, his heart as hard as stone as he held Qiu Ju's pink buttocks and began to thrust up and down, relentlessly assaulting her.
Before long , Qiu Ju let out a long scream, then fell silent and unconscious.

*** *** *** ***

"What did they ask?" Zhou Yi frowned, seeing Yuan Ye and Li Han return listlessly.

"The same old questions,"

Yuan Ye sighed. "Such a stubborn girl is truly rare."

"She hasn't suffered enough,"

Zhou Yi said coldly. "How many men were in the prison?"

"Seven. When she came out the day before yesterday, she was barely alive, her three orifices were
a mess , and she still can't get out of bed," Yuan Ye replied.

"She's completely broken down. She'll do anything you ask. Her confession must be fabricated," Li Han shook his head
.

"Yes... even if you ask her to suck dicks, she wouldn't dare to slack off. Not even the prostitutes in brothels are as
obedient " Yuan Ye laughed.

"Bring her in, let me question her again," Zhou Yi snorted.

"Bring her here?" Li Han asked.

Because Zhou Yi was using this as a secret hideout for pleasure and discussing secrets, no one but his own people could
leave alive.

"Not bad, she's quite pretty. Killing her would be a waste. If she's obedient, keeping her here will be useful,"
Zhou Yi nodded.

Not long after, two guards carried in Qiu Ju, whose face was pale and filled with misery.

Qiu Ju wasn't wearing any clothes, only a piece of soap wrapped around her waist. She was clean, so it seemed she had taken
a bath. However, seeing that she was weak and couldn't even stand steadily, it was hard to imagine she had the strength to bathe. Looking at her delicate skin covered in
messy red and black finger marks, it was hard not to suspect that someone else had done it.

The ones who made the move were probably the two guards who were holding Qiuju. They grinned maliciously, one hand under Qiuju's armpit,
the other groping her heavy breasts.

Qiuju didn't move, nor did she cry out; she just silently shed tears, knowing she couldn't change her
fate.

After the two guards bowed to Zhou Yi, they released Qiuju and stepped back. Qiuju sneezed and fell to
the ground.

"Witch, have you had enough fun with those death row inmates?" Zhou Yi said menacingly, grabbing Qiuju.

"No…"

Qiuju screamed in terror, struggling to crawl to Zhou Yi's feet, kowtowing repeatedly, "Spare me…
Waaah… I told you everything… It was all the truth, I didn't lie to you!"

"Who knows if you're telling the truth?" Zhou Yi sneered.

"Yes… Waaah… I told you… If even one word is untrue, you can kill me…" Qiu…
"If you're lying

to me, I won't kill you with one blow. Instead, I'll lock you up with those death row inmates and let you die a quick and painless
death !" Zhou Yi said cruelly.

"No! No... Waaah... I'm not lying to you... Waaah... I'll do whatever you want, just don't lock
me up!" Qiu Ju cried out in terror.

"Anything?" Zhou Yi pondered.

"Yes... I can serve you... Waaah... I can suck your cock..." Qiu Ju sobbed.

"She's quite talented in this area," Yuan Ye laughed loudly.

"Hasn't her cunt been fucked raw by those death row inmates yet?" Zhou Yi sneered.

"No,"

Li Han chuckled. "Little vixen, tear off your cloak of shame, sit on the square table, and let the prince see clearly."

Zhou Yi saw Qiu Ju indeed tearfully tear off her cloak of shame, stagger onto the square table, sit
naked , and spread her pink legs, completely exposing her private parts to the light. He knew Li Han was
right; this envoy of the Red Lotus Sect had completely collapsed.

Zhou Yi, wanting to humiliate her, deliberately fetched a red candle, walked to the table, and examined her closely. He found that her once fair and smooth
mound was now red and swollen, the even and neat pubic hair was crooked, and her petal-like labia were
a strange purplish-red. It wasn't hard to imagine how much damage Qiu Ju had suffered.

"Her cunt is fine, but her anus is a bit rotten," Yuan Ye shook his head.

"After it heals, it can still bring men pleasure," Li Han sneered.

"Is that so?"

Zhou Yi grabbed Qiu Ju's legs, bent them above his head, and looked down. He saw that her delicate chrysanthemum hole
had indeed burst open. Although some parts were charred, blood was still seeping out, a shocking sight.

"With proper training, she can become the prince's slave girl," Yuan Ye laughed.

"Do what you think is best,"

Zhou Yi said noncommittally. After sitting down again, he said coldly, "Qiu Ju, I'll ask you one more time. If
you want to get away with those death row inmates, then keep spouting nonsense." "

No... Waaah... I won't,"

Qiu Ju cried out, climbing down from the table and kneeling before Zhou Yi.

"How long have you been a member of the Red Lotus Cult?"

"Two...three years."

"How did you join?"

"The cult leader recruited me. At that time, there was constant warfare, and many people in my family starved to death. I had no way to survive,
so I learned martial arts from her and became a Red Lotus Envoy..."

"What martial arts did you learn?"

"Martial arts and magic."

"How good is her martial arts?" Zhou Yi turned his head and asked.

"Her martial arts are alright, agile and unpredictable, with outstanding peaks, but her skill is mediocre. She mainly uses sorcery to
hurt people " Li Han replied.

"Your magic is done using poison hidden on your body?"

"Yes..."

"What kind of magic is that? Does the Red Lotus Cult leader use magic in the same way?"

"Yes, but the Holy Maiden's magic is much more advanced than ours."

"The magic you performed before you started preaching, such as telekinesis and planting gold from the ground, were they real or fake
?" Li Han couldn't help but ask.

"They're fake, just to strengthen the faith of the believers."

"You must demonstrate and explain those poison spells one by one before us, understand?"

"Understood." "

How many Red Lotus Envoys are there in the Red Lotus Cult?"

"Twenty-four, named after spring, summer, autumn, and winter."

"What do the Red Lotus Envoys do?"

"They set up branch altars in various places to recruit believers."

"So there are twenty-four branch altars in total?"

"Only seven or eight for now. The other Red Lotus Envoys are still serving the Cult Leader, their skills are not yet complete."

"What is the purpose of spreading the word?"

"To save all sentient beings and resist the Heavenly Tribulation."

"What is the Heavenly Tribulation?"

"It is the punishment of Heaven. When the Heavenly Tribulation comes, the sky collapses, the earth cracks, mountains shake, and no one, human or animal, can escape; everything is
destroyed ."

"When will it come?"

"The Cult Leader has not yet given instructions."

"How can we avoid the Heavenly Tribulation?"

"Just follow the leader's orders."

Zhou Yi snorted coldly, not believing Qiu Ju's testimony. Even so, he didn't believe she would
dare to lie at this point, and he was greatly annoyed. He asked in a low voice, "How old is the Holy Maiden? Is she beautiful?"

"The Holy Maiden is about my age, like a celestial being descended to earth, as beautiful as a flower."

Zhou Yi continued to ask many questions, and Qiu Ju answered them all without lying. Just as he was about to finish,
a bell rang, indicating that someone was requesting an audience. He then ordered Li Han to bring her in.

"Reporting to Your Highness, the envoy of the 'Lustful Poison' requests to enter the city." The messenger reported.

"Is it the same one who requested help a while ago?" Zhou Yi frowned.

"No, it's a woman who came, but her attendant is carrying the head of that envoy from a while ago."

The messenger was Zhou Yi's confidant, who knew quite a lot.

"What?" Zhou Yi's expression changed drastically.

"That woman claims to be Princess Ansha; she seems to be one of the traitor An Feng's people."

"Good, allow her into the city and lead her to the Prince's Palace for an audience."

Zhou Yi thought for a moment and resolutely said, "Yuan Ye, Li Han, you two come with me to receive her. Don't speak recklessly."
Chapter Two of the First Episode: The Romantic Woman

of the Foreigners The nineteen riders of the Sedu envoys rode into the city in a grand procession. They rode in
six rows of three, protecting Princess Ansha in the middle, advancing side by side. Everyone was in high spirits, and the horses they rode were also
magnificent imposing, attracting attention.

The riders on the saddles were all burly Sedu warriors, seven feet tall and imposing. They had deep-set eyes and hooked noses, wore striking
black leather clothes and trousers, matching boots, yellow furs draped over their shoulders, long swords on their backs, bows and arrows and spears tied to their saddles, and wore Sedu
feather hats. They were majestic and spirited. In comparison, the Zhou soldiers who were responsible for leading the way, wearing cotton clothes,
looked much more shabby.

Jinzhou is located on the frontier, and the people often trade with foreigners, so it is not unusual. However, the foreign woman standing
among made them stare in disbelief and stop to watch.

This foreign woman's red hair, unlike that of women from the Central Plains who wear their hair in a bun or braid, was tied up with a silver ribbon and
hung down her back. As she galloped on horseback, her hair flew in the wind, exuding not only the untamed spirit of a woman from the frontier but also
a touch of allure.

Her beautiful hair alone was enough to captivate anyone's attention, but
her attire was even more astonishing. Men drooled, while women secretly sneered, yet couldn't help but feel envious. She too wore leather clothes, but the upper garment was a purplish-red,
made from some kind of animal hide, clearly not an ordinary item.

While the leather clothing was indeed valuable, what truly intrigued people was undoubtedly
the delicate figure . Although the barbarian woman's entire body was tightly wrapped in leather, her clothes clung to her delicate
frame , revealing her exquisite curves. From a distance, it looked as if she were naked. Her
curves were perfectly proportioned, with ample hips and a wasp waist, but her large breasts, though slightly sagging, resembled plump
little mountains, inevitably making men's hearts race and women blush.

This barbarian woman was quite beautiful, with a straight nose, large eyes, and bright blue irises
like sapphires, possessing a unique charm. Unfortunately, her face was frosty, and the knight beside her carried a
human head on a wooden tray, which was a major eyesore. The reason

for her grim expression was that her group had almost caused trouble upon entering the city.
They had tried to ride into the city on horseback but were refused entry by the city's general. A tense standoff ensued, but fortunately, the Prince of Jin ordered them
to pass, preventing a major fight.

Upon arriving at the Prince of Jin's residence, the barbarian woman, seeing that while the mansion was magnificent, it was dilapidated and lacked any grandeur,
gave a disdainful sneer. She dismounted, and her accompanying knights followed suit, their movements synchronized and
disciplined.

"Princess Ansha, the harlot, requests an audience with the Prince of Jin!" the Zhou army officer leading the way announced loudly.

"Summon her!" someone at the gate called out in unison.

Ansha strode confidently through the gate with the officer leading the way. The eighteen knights, who had intended to follow, were
stopped . This time, Ansha did not insist, turning back to signal the knights not to cause trouble, and only the knight carrying the severed head
accompanied her.

Prince Zhou Yi of Jin was already seated high in the hall, with Yuan Ye, as the imperial envoy, standing by his side. Li Han and the other generals and
officials waited silently on either side, watching Ansha swagger up to the hall.

"Kneel down and pay your respects!"

"This princess represents my country's king. My status is noble; how can I kneel?" Ansa
said coldly, hands on her hips.

"How dare you! A foreign woman, how dare you be so insolent here?" someone below shouted angrily.

"Chinese and foreign etiquette differ. What the princess says makes sense. Please don't take it to heart," Zhou Yi said, stopping the shouting
officials.

"Prince Jin has extraordinary magnanimity; truly a wise king of our time," Ansa nodded. "Your Highness is too kind .

You have come from afar. What can I do for you?"

Zhou Yi said amiably, taking the opportunity to sized up this arrogant and rude foreign princess. He thought to himself that seeing is believing;
this woman was even more captivating than the spies had described. It was a pity that he was now a wise king revered by all; otherwise, he would never have
let her go.

"I won't stand on ceremony,"

Ansha said proudly. "Our deposed king, Luowu, ruled tyrannically, causing widespread resentment. All the tribes joined forces to drive him out and
enthrone my father, Anfeng. I'm sure the Prince of Jin knows this."

"So you're Anfeng's daughter," Zhou Yi nodded. "

Luowu plotted a restoration, sending envoys everywhere seeking help. The envoy sent to you promised to be a vassal
state of the Great Zhou in exchange for reinforcements, is that right?"

Ansha glanced at the severed head in the warrior's hand behind her and chuckled.

"So what?" Zhou Yi suppressed his anger and remained calm.

"The Prince of Jin is a wise and capable ruler. He should understand that rashly waging war would only bring
harm ." Ansha said seriously.

"What do you mean?" Zhou Yi asked.

"First, Luowu has lost the hearts of the people. Anyone who sends troops to oppose our king is tantamount to
opposing , and will inevitably encounter obstacles at every turn. Second, Luowu is now like a fish in a pot, his life hanging by a thread.
I'm afraid that before reinforcements arrive, he will have already been captured by our king. At that time, all our efforts will be in vain, and we will only sow the seeds of future disaster. Is that the behavior of a wise man?
Third, and most importantly, does Prince Jin remember the time when your father, Prince Lu, provoked us and we suffered a crushing defeat at Baiyuan?"

Ansha spoke eloquently.

"What provocation?"

Zhou Yi's expression changed. "If it weren't for the Sedu invading our borders, why
would into their trap. If the Emperor of Great Zhou hadn't been unwilling to make a big fuss over such a small matter,

we would have wiped out the Sedu long ago." "Things have changed, so let's not waste our breath on this. Prince Jin, do you know that if my father hadn't sent troops
to help us , Luowu might have already been killed by Prince Lu?" Ansha said with a sneer.

"Times have changed,"

Zhou Yi sneered. He then recalled how King Lu, Zhou Xin, had been defeated by a resourceful and
highly skilled female general wearing an iron mask. Since their names were unknown, his army simply called her "Iron-Mask Rakshasa." He couldn't help but ask, "
Are the Iron-Mask Rakshasa?"

"Iron-Mask Rakshasa?"

Ansha's face darkened. "She's just a shameless brat from my family, what is she anyway!"

Zhou Yi couldn't believe her, but seeing her gritted teeth, as if she were the Iron-Mask Rakshasa's enemy, he couldn't help but find it strange.

"King Jin," Ansha said coldly, "a wise man submits to circumstances. If you send troops to aid the deposed King Luo Wu, you will be making enemies of the lecherous king, which is
probably not a blessing for Great Zhou."

"You audacious, lowly wench, spouting nonsense in the imperial court! Don't you have a death wish?"

"Insolence! How dare outsiders interfere in the affairs of this dynasty!"

"What's so great about lust and poison? Can it stop the soldiers of our Great Zhou?" The civil and military officials shouted in unison.

"Everyone, quiet down! I have a plan."

Zhou Yi stopped the crowd, laughing loudly, "You, a mere woman, dare to travel alone to a foreign land,
and dare to speak so arrogantly? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

"In times of conflict between nations, envoys are not harmed. Your Great Zhou, considering itself a celestial empire, would certainly not harm us."

Ansha said, her tone both soft and firm, "Besides, everything I said was for the sake of Great Zhou, and I haven't said anything wrong."

"Your words are not without merit..."

Zhou Yi pondered, "What if we don't help Luo Wu?"

"We also hope to uphold peace and establish a brotherly alliance with the Great Zhou," Ansha replied.

"Alright, let me consider it," Zhou Yi nodded.

"How long will Your Highness need to consider?" Ansha pressed.

"Three days. I'll give you an answer in three days," Zhou Yi said.

"If Your Highness decides to send troops in three days, will you use us as a sacrifice?" Ansha sneered.

"Of course not. As you said, we are a great celestial empire, how could we be so shameless?" Zhou Yi said sternly.

"Very well, I'll wait two days," Ansha said with satisfaction.

"Guards, take the princess and her attendants to the guesthouse to rest," Zhou Yi ordered.

"No, I want to stay here!" Ansha protested.

"What?" Zhou Yi said incredulously. "

I am a princess of a nation, of noble status. How can I stay with my attendants? Agreeing to use this dilapidated palace as my lodging
is just to save face for you," Ansha retorted.

"Our dynasty values frugality, and my residence is not as tidy as an inn. Moreover, I am not yet married, and I lack household
staff . There are not many maids or servants available, so I'm afraid I might neglect the princess," Zhou Yi sighed.

"Can't you order someone to take good care of me?" Ansha said coquettishly.

"Alright," Zhou Yi said helplessly with a wry smile, and ordered someone to summon a servant.

Ansha's anger turned to joy. While waiting for the servant to lead the way, she also ordered the warriors outside
to wait for three days and not cause trouble.

"Please have the princess stay in the west wing. See if there is anything missing and get it immediately," Zhou Yi instructed when the servant arrived
.

"First, prepare water for me to bathe, and some clean clothes. I haven't bathed for many days," Ansha said
, her anger turning to joy as she giggled.

Everyone, including Zhou Yi, shook their heads, their hearts fluttering, thinking to themselves that foreign women truly knew nothing of shame
.

"This barbarian woman insists on staying at the Prince's residence; she probably has ulterior motives. Your Highness should be careful,"
someone warned after Ansha left.

"I will be careful," Zhou Yi nodded.

"Are you really going to give her an answer in three days?" someone asked indignantly.

"Yes," Zhou Yi nodded.

"But the Emperor..."

Zuo Qingquan and the others chimed in, apparently also knowing that the Emperor had already ordered troops to be sent to help Luo Wu quell the rebellion
.

"They know they can't defeat us."

"Even if they don't fight, they don't want to add to our army. Luowu's envoy said that Luowu is leading his defeated troops to besiege
Hulugu , and their food is only enough to survive the winter. It seems that Anfeng is eager to attack."

"It is now the dead of winter, and scouts report that there has been a lot of snow in the north. All the roads in and out of Hulugu
are covered with ice and snow. Even if Anfeng wants to attack, he is powerless."

"If we don't send troops, even if Anfeng doesn't launch an attack after winter, Luowu will starve to death."

"Although Luowu deserves to die, he is able to kill each other with Anfeng, allowing us to be the fishermen who benefit."

Zhou Yi laughed and said, "Whether it is Anfeng or Luowu, they are both wolves in sheep's clothing and major threats to our dynasty.
If Anfeng eliminates Luowu and unifies Sedun, he will inevitably invade the borders again sooner or later. Since Father has given me permission to act as I see fit, we
should take this opportunity to eliminate future troubles and have peaceful days."

"To eliminate future troubles? Does Your Highness intend to use sex to exterminate the entire clan?"

"How could it be so easy?"

Zhou Yi shook his head and said, "Besides, this matter is against the natural order. My father has ordered that indiscriminate killing be forbidden. As a son, how can I outwardly comply but inwardly
disobey!"

"Then what are Your Highness's plans?"

"First, we must appease this barbarian woman, making her believe that we will not send troops. Then we can attack her unprepared,
defeat Anfeng, and then return to deal with Luowu and establish a new ruler." Zhou Yi smiled.

"When does Your Highness plan to send troops?"

"Around the beginning of spring, so that we can reach Hulu Valley to ambush her before the snow melts." Zhou Yi had already
planned it .

"Around the beginning of spring? That seems a bit rushed, and there's no New Year yet."

"The beginning of spring is only half a month away. We need to rush to make warm clothing for the army. I'm afraid there won't be enough time."

"At that time, there will be no snow melting, the weather will be cold, the roads will be difficult to travel, and the march will be very arduous, which will affect morale."
The generals said with difficulty.

"When I submitted my memorial suggesting that Father Emperor send troops, I had already secretly arranged for food and supplies to be prepared. They are almost
ready . I have also built a large number of wagons, pulled by warhorses, so the soldiers won't have to suffer too much marching through the snow
," Zhou Yi said confidently.

"Your Highness's strategy is flawless! We admire you!" the generals exclaimed.

"There's only one thing I haven't decided yet..." Zhou Yi pondered.

"What is it?" the generals pressed.

"We'll discuss it when the time is right." Seeing a tall man talking to Li Han, Zhou Yi suddenly had
an idea .

The generals continued to discuss military matters for a long time before taking their leave to prepare for the expedition. Zhou Yi, however, gestured for
Yuan Yi , Li Han, and the tall man named Zuo Qingquan to stay.

"Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"

Zuo Qingquan asked nervously, seeing Zhou Yi's half-smile.

"Qingquan, I've heard you're quite skilled with women, is that true?" Zhou Yi sighed.

"Nonsense! Your Highness, don't listen to such nonsense!" Zuo Qingquan exclaimed hastily.

"It's not nonsense. The famous courtesan Qi Hong of the Yixiang Courtyard in the capital is so alluring that she herself came to him
willingly his concubine. It's truly enviable," Li Han laughed.

"So Qi Hong became General Zuo's concubine? It's a pity that when I first heard of her beauty, the place was already deserted, and
I still haven't had the chance to meet her," Zhou Yi said with regret.

"Is General Zuo's concubine the famous courtesan Qi Hong?" Yuan Ye asked in astonishment.

"Yes, not only is she beautiful, but her skills are also first-rate," Li Han said with a sly smile.

"Your Highness, Old Li, please spare me,"

Zuo Qingquan said awkwardly. "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

"What does that foreign princess look like?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"Her? She's very beautiful. Foreign daughters certainly have a unique charm, but unfortunately, she's arrogant and
disdainful of everyone ," Zuo Qingquan replied.

"Very good. Tomorrow, take her sightseeing around, try to win her favor, and also let her know our
true strength and weaknesses," Zhou Yi said solemnly.

"Wouldn't that reveal military intelligence?" Zuo Qingquan asked, bewildered.

"Of course not the real strength and weaknesses. We need to make her believe that even if we wanted to send troops, we wouldn't be able to
do so until after winter," Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"This subordinate understands," Zuo Qingquan nodded.

"That's the first step. Next, you must pretend to be dissatisfied with the court and full of resentment. When we confront Luowu
, Luan will have an excuse to surrender," Zhou Yi continued. "Surrender? That's a crime punishable by death!" Zuo
Qingquan .

"It's just a pretense. The truth is, we'll infiltrate behind enemy lines and coordinate an attack from the outside, which will greatly increase our chances of victory,"

Zhou Yi shook his head and said... This mission, though dangerous, is a great achievement. After it's accomplished, I guarantee you'll
be promoted and ennobled, bringing glory to your family.

"This subordinate isn't afraid of the danger, but others don't understand the inside story and might think I've really surrendered to the enemy, which would be terrible
," Zuo Qingquan said hesitantly.

"I told the military supervisor Yuan Ye and your old friend Li Han about this, actually intending to have them testify
so that I can clear your name in the future," Zhou Yi said sincerely.

"Old Zuo, if you won't go, I will. I can enjoy the company of the foreign princess and also enjoy
wealth and honor . Such a good job is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Li Han exclaimed.

"I will accept," Zuo Qingquan agreed resolutely.

"Excellent," Zhou Yi said happily. "Yuan Ye, draft a secret memorial for me to report this matter to the Emperor. It will be easier to speak up
in the future ."

"Yes, Your Highness," Yuan Ye nodded.

"Li Han is responsible for keeping those eighteen barbarians occupied and preventing them from ruining things,"

Zhou Yi explained the plan. Then Zuo Qingquan left first, preparing to feign weakness.

"Your Highness, why not take this opportunity to destroy him?" Li Han asked with a frown after Zuo Qingquan left.

"That's exactly what I was thinking,"

Zhou Yi said with a smile. "Yuan Ye, you don't need to write the secret report anymore."

"Yes,"

Yuan Ye replied, puzzled. "Zuo Qingquan..."

"Do you know who he is?"

Zhou Yi sneered. "He's actually a spy sent here by the boss. I've been playing along, and only now
have I had the chance to get rid of him."

"I see,"

Yuan Ye said, suddenly understanding. "But we must be careful that he doesn't report to the boss first, lest something bad happens."

"What does it matter if the boss knows? In the future, everyone will deny it, and the boss will have to suffer in silence,"
Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"That's right, he won't dare to cause trouble," Yuan Ye said

with a smile. "With Zuo Qingquan dead, I can finally rekindle my old flame," Li Han said with a smile.

"Who is your old flame?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"It's his concubine, Qi Hong. This woman is a rare beauty, and her skills in bed are extraordinary. Once a man
has slept , no man can forget her," Li Han described vividly.

"If she really is Qihong from the Qiahong Courtyard, then that's strange," Yuan Ye said, scratching his head.

"What's strange about it?" Zhou Yi asked.

"Qihong is the cash cow of the Qiahong Courtyard. Many high-ranking officials and nobles have spared no expense to marry her, but she has been rejected by the head of the brothel
. Why would they let her come all the way to Jinzhou to marry Zuo Qingquan as a concubine?" Yuan Ye pondered.

"If it was the eldest son's idea, then it's different," Zhou Yi said with a strange look in his eyes.

"That's right. If the Crown Prince speaks up, how could the head of the brothel refuse?" Yuan Ye suddenly realized.

"Zuo Qingquan's concubine is really Qihong from the Yihong Courtyard. I'm not mistaken," Li Han said with certainty.

"This woman is very likely sent by the Crown Prince to monitor Zuo Qingquan,"

Yuan Yi laughed. "Even after Zuo Qingquan is executed, she can't be let go."

"Alright, that's enough for today. You can go back now. I still have many official documents to review,"

Zhou Yi sighed.

*** *** *** ***

After Yuan Ye and the others left, Zhou Yi returned to his study and began reviewing official documents, secretly thinking that if he became emperor, he wouldn't have to work so
hard.

He had only reviewed a small portion of the documents when a sharp shout suddenly came from outside. Then someone reported that the lustful Princess
Ansha had forced her way into the study and clashed with the guards.

"Let her in," Zhou Yi said, continuing his review.

Not long after, Ansha stormed in, immediately saying, "Prince Jin, your guards are truly rude!"

"This is my study, a place of great importance. Naturally, they don't allow outsiders to enter casually," Zhou Yi said calmly,
putting down his pen.

"Am I an outsider?"

Ansha retorted, then realized her mistake and changed the subject, saying, "Their martial arts are
quite good ."

"What advice does the princess have?"

Zhou Yi asked, noticing that Ansha had changed into traditional Chinese clothing, a striking emerald green palace dress that was
refreshing .

"Do I look good dressed like this?" Ansa walked up to Zhou Yi and asked.

"A princess looks good in anything," Zhou Yi smiled.

"Really?"

Ansa eagerly pressed, "Then does it look better in the battle armor or the dress?"

"Is the battle armor the leather jacket you used to wear?" Zhou Yi asked.

"Yes," Ansa nodded.

"It seems like the battle armor looks better,"

Zhou Yi said without hesitation. To be honest, while Ansa looked less masculine and more alluring in the dress, it still looked
a bit out of place, lacking the charm of a woman from the Central Plains.

"I also prefer the battle armor," Ansa agreed.

"What kind of animal hide is your battle armor made of?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"It's a fire fox, very fast. It took me a lot of effort to get enough fire foxes
to sew ,"

Ansa replied. As if knowing Zhou Yixin's question, she continued, "The battle suits of our warriors
must be sewn from wild animals they capture, including princes and princesses. The fiercer the beast,
the higher their martial arts skills."

"Your battle suits are quite something."

Zhou Yi nodded and smiled, really curious about what kind of battle armor the Iron-Faced Rakshasa wore.

"What do you like me to wear?" Ansha stepped forward, taking Zhou Yi's arm and asking.

"Me...?"

Zhou Yi's mind raced. He thought to himself that this foreign princess was going to use her beauty to seduce him, which was exactly what he wanted. He
smiled , "I like you to be naked!"

"You men are all like this,"

Ansha said, leaning closer to Zhou Yi. "Tell me, you promised to help Luowu restore his kingdom,
what benefits did he promise you?"

"I didn't agree to send troops," Zhou Yi shook his head.

"Why not? Luowu's envoy said you would consult your king, and if he agreed, you would send troops
," Ansha said reproachfully.

"Our king hasn't agreed yet,"

Zhou Yi said, holding Ansha's slender waist. "To be honest, my father doesn't want to make enemies with you. It's not that he's afraid he can't beat
you, but he doesn't want to fight anymore."

Ansha said sincerely, "If you don't want to fight, neither do I."

Zhou Yi said perfunctorily, "If we form a brotherly alliance, whatever the Lowu agrees to, we can agree to too
."

Ansha nestled against Zhou Yi, saying seductively, "You can add me too!"

"Then I'll take you first."

Zhou Yi could no longer restrain himself and began to untie Ansha's clothes, only to find that she was completely naked underneath
. There was no bra, no undergarments, and he excitedly began to grope her.

Ansha didn't dodge and retaliated. Their clothes
fell off one by one like butterflies.

"You're so fierce!"

After Zhou Yi's pants were removed, his erect penis sprang out. Ansha's eyes lit up, and she giggled with delight
, reaching out to grab it.

"Yours are so big!"

Zhou Yi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his large, fan-like hand reaching out to Ansha's chest, kneading the mounds
of flesh.

Those breasts were truly enormous; perhaps because they were so large, they drooped slightly, like
papayas , too big for Zhou Yi's large hand to cover. But holding them soft and plump in his hand was indescribably comfortable,
a strangely pleasurable sensation.

Zhou Yi took the opportunity to examine them closely, noticing that the nipples resembled ripe red dates, and the purplish-red areolas had tiny fleshy
bumps, clearly indicating she had seen many men. Moreover, although her skin was fair, it was somewhat rough, far less
charming than the beauties of the Central Plains.

"I want to eat..."

Zhou Yi thought to himself, comparing Ansha to the women of the Central Plains, when she suddenly broke free from the giant's hand grasping her breasts, and
said softly.

"Eat what?"

Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"I'll eat you."

Ansa giggled, squatting at Zhou Yi's feet, cradling his erect penis, her lips parting slightly as she displayed her exquisite
tongue skills.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but shake his head, thinking to himself that foreigners were indeed uncivilized, and Ansa, despite being a princess, lacked
manners and restraint, no different from a prostitute.

Ansa seemed used to this, so her skill honed with passion, her tongue nimble and cunning, constantly touching Zhou Yi's
sensitive spots , making him cry out, his superhuman lust beginning to spiral out of control.

"Enough...enough!"

Zhou Yi, no longer wanting to suppress his burning desire, grabbed Ansa's hair and pulled her head away.

"Am I not eating well?" Ansa asked breathlessly.

"No,"

Zhou Yi said sincerely, "but..."

"That's enough, I want to eat more, I want to eat you..."

Before Zhou Yi could finish speaking, Ansa bent down again, taking his penis into her mouth.

"Eat me? Not so easy!"

Zhou Yi laughed heartily, not refusing outright.

Ansha remained silent, skillfully and energetically waving her pink cheeks, her jade-like tongue still swirling around the penis in her mouth
.

The concubines and slave girls in the secret cave often entertained Zhou Yi with their mouths, but none could match Ansha's exquisite beauty.
With each movement of that serpentine tongue, indescribable pleasure surged through his nerve endings, almost causing him to ejaculate uncontrollably
. To savor this wonderful pleasure, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

Lost in thought, Zhou Yi had the idea of taking this foreign woman as his concubine, but he also knew he couldn't
lose sight . He secretly thought that there must be other women in the world skilled in bed, and once he found a suitable candidate, he could
have her train the beauties of the harem, and enjoy endless pleasures. As soon

as this thought arose, he suddenly remembered Qi Hong, whom Li Han had mentioned, and secretly thought that after killing Zuo Qingquan, this woman would be of great
use .

Although she outwardly ate with relish and ate heartily, Ansa's teeth were actually aching from the food. After eating
for a long time , she noticed that Zhou Yi remained arrogant and unmoved. She understood that she wouldn't get what she wanted, but she was unsure whether to feel disappointed
or happy.

Disappointed that she couldn't taste her favorite food, happy that she had finally met a truly strong
man and could finally enjoy herself.

"Aren't you going to eat anymore?" Zhou Yi asked with a chuckle when he noticed that Ansa had stopped eating.

"You...you're really strong!" Ansa said breathlessly.

"If you don't eat, it's my turn." Zhou Yi stood up and said.

"You want to eat too?" Ansa asked, her face beaming.

"No..."

Zhou Yi chuckled, manipulating Ansha's delicate body, and said, "Your upper body is full, it's time for the lower body
."

"Yes..."

Ansha followed Zhou Yi's movements, getting down on all fours and raising her pink buttocks high, saying, "Do you want me to play the dog?"

"You're a hen, aren't you?" Zhou Yi said with a strange laugh.

"Yes, yes."

Ansha reached down to her abdomen, caressing the tender flesh connecting her vulva and anus, saying, "The hen is starving
."

Zhou Yi held her plump, white buttocks, looking down at Ansha's delta, which
bulged thick brown hair. Her two thick labia were already smiling, and her red vulva was glistening with moisture. He
thought to himself that this was not as alluring as the women of the Central Plains.

Looking further, he saw that what should have been a delicate and exquisite chrysanthemum cave was wide open, revealing that it was not yet perfect, which was even more
unpleasant .

"Come on...give it to me..." Ansha cried out, probing her fleshy hole with her fingers.

"Have you ever had a child?" Zhou Yi asked unhappily.

"I'm not married yet, how could I have a child?" Ansha said breathlessly.

Zhou Yi felt slightly relieved, snorted coldly, pushed Ansha's jade-like hand
away, and thrust his erect penis in forcefully.

"Ah...you're so strong...beautiful...so beautiful..."

Ansha said impatiently, twisting her serpentine waist and playing with Zhou Yi's penis.

Zhou Yi knelt behind Ansha, holding her slender waist tightly. He could enjoy the pleasure of lust without having to exert any effort in thrusting. He thought to himself that
although this woman was wanton and decadent, she was experienced and had her own kind of pleasure, which was incomparable to those young girls.

After an unknown amount of time, Ansha was already weak and powerless. Suddenly, she cried out, twisted wildly a few times,
and then climaxed.

"Are you full?" Zhou Yi asked with a smile.

"No... I... I want more!" Ansha gasped for breath.

"Then let me feed you!" Zhou Yi chuckled and began thrusting vigorously.

*** *** *** ***

"Prince Jin, you seem so refined, I didn't expect you to be so strong." Ansha said lazily, lying on Zhou Yi's chest
.

"There are still many things you haven't thought of." Zhou Yi said with a sly smile.

"Prince Jin, do you like me?" Ansha suddenly asked.

"I like you." Zhou Yi smiled, thinking to himself that any woman who could make him happy was a good woman
.

"I'll follow you from now on, okay?" Ansha kissed Zhou Yi on the cheek.

Zhou Yi almost agreed, but then he thought that this woman might be the key to defeating the poisonous woman, and keeping her around
would only bring harm. He shook his head and said, "You are the poisonous princess, and I am the prince of Great Zhou. How can we just walk together?"

"That's true, besides, we haven't decided who's friend or foe." Ansha rolled her eyes at Zhou Yi.

"I have no choice, but my father prefers peace, so he won't start a war recklessly."

Zhou Yi remained noncommittal.

"It would be best if there was no war."

Ansha said coquettishly, "Then you'll have to keep me company these few days."

"I'm busy with official duties and can't be with you all day."

Zhou Yi had an idea and said, "Jinzhou is prosperous and wealthy, you should travel around."

"Am I alone?" Ansha pouted.

"No, I'll find someone to keep you company."

Zhou Yi smiled, "I have a general under me named Zuo Qingquan. He's mediocre at work, but he's quite
good . Let him keep you company for a few days."

"Won't he be an old man?"

Ansha asked.

"Of course not, you're quite the charmer when it comes to women,"

Zhou Yi laughed.

"Who can compare to you!"

Ansha said seductively, "It's okay if you're busy during the day, but you have to keep me company at night."

"Haven't you had enough yet?"

Zhou Yi leered.

"I've had enough today, but I want more tomorrow,"

Ansha said shamelessly.

*** *** *** ***

Zuo Qingquan did a great job. After returning on the first day, Ansha was very happy, praising him excitedly and chattering like
a child , telling Zhou Yi where they had gone and what delicious food they had eaten.

Little did she know that Zhou Yi had already received Zuo Qingquan's report and knew their whereabouts perfectly. He then discovered that
Ansha was downplaying the important points and concealing some military secrets that Zhou Yi had carefully arranged for her to see, proving that she
had something to hide and was not as simple as she appeared.

That evening, Ansha became even more passionate, making frequent demands. Fortunately, Zhou Yi possessed exceptional talent, preventing any loss
of decorum .

The next day, Zhou Yi was busy with official duties. After dinner, Zuo Qingquan returned from outside, reporting on his day with Ansha
and shyly revealing that he had gotten her into bed.

Zhou Yi, of course, wasn't surprised. Given this woman's promiscuity and fiery nature, it was expected that she would hook up with Zuo Qingquan.
He just didn't know, and it wasn't convenient to ask, whether he could satisfy this slut.

After seeing Zuo Qingquan, Zhou Yi went back to his bedroom. Just as he was considering
whether reaction, he found her leaning against the bed as if she were back in her own home.

"Why are you back so late?"

Ansha, wearing a pink nightgown, asked with a half-smile.

"I received an imperial decree today, ordering me to go to the capital as soon as possible to spend the New Year with my father and mother
. Naturally, there are many things to explain before I leave,"

Zhou Yi sighed.

"Going to the capital for the New Year?"

Ansha asked with delight, knowing that this meant Zhou Yi wouldn't be able to send troops to rescue Luo Wu in time...

"Yes, Father hasn't seen us brothers for a long time, so he summoned us back for the New Year."

Zhou Yi pretended not to want to say more and changed the subject, asking, "Where did you go today?"

"Quite a few places..."

Ansha listed the places she had been to as if she knew them by heart, and at the end, she seemed to be savoring the memory, saying, "
That Zuo Qingquan is not only witty, but also has a very impressive tongue."

"How is his tongue impressive?"

Zhou Yi asked, puzzled.

"He... he really made me enjoy it!"

Ansha said, her face flushed.

"I see, then you're very happy today!"

Zhou Yi chuckled, but a sour feeling welled up inside him.

"He's alright, his tongue is impressive, but not as strong as yours,"

Ansa retorted arrogantly.

Zhou Yi didn't know whether to be angry or amused, thinking to himself that it
was rare to see , and he asked, "Is Iron-Faced Rakshasa as promiscuous as you?"

"Who would want that filthy slut?"

Ansa sneered.

"Who is she? Is she very ugly?"

Zhou Yi seized the opportunity to ask.

"Yes, she's an ugly hag named Anqi. She's nominally my sister, but she's the bastard child of the most shameless
woman family!"

Ansha said sullenly.

"Bastard child?"

Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"Women like us in the 'Sex Poison' family can't have relationships with other men after marriage. But her mother, after marrying my
father as a concubine, still had an affair with her lover. When my father found out, she claimed the child was his, and that's why she
gave birth to that little slut."

Ansha said through gritted teeth.

"I heard her martial arts skills are quite high, is that true?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"If she didn't have some skills, would my father still want her?"

Ansha sneered. "Don't even mention that little slut. I'm going back tomorrow. Can I tell my father that we've
formed an alliance?"

"We've more than just formed an alliance; we've joined forces!"

Zhou Yi laughed loudly.

"Before we part, I want to have one more time with you."

Ansha's lustful desire returned, and she said in a seductive voice.

"Go ahead and eat, let's see how much you can eat!"

Zhou Yi lewdly grinned.

Princess Ansha led eighteen warriors back to Sedu, and Zhou Yi
personally saw them off outside the city, boosting her confidence and making her feel secure.

However, no sooner had Ansha left than Zhou Yi decided to personally lead a large army on a campaign against Sedu on the day of Lichun (the beginning of spring) to eliminate this
major threat.

"Zuo Qingquan is really something. That barbarian woman is convinced that even if we send troops, we
won't be able to set off until late spring or early summer at the earliest,"

Li Han said excitedly. He and Yuan Ye were in the secret cave, awaiting Zhou Yi's instructions.

"Li Han, after we leave, you don't need to worry about the civil and military affairs of Jinzhou. The officials left behind will handle it.
Just get a few things done for me,"

Zhou Yi said solemnly.

"What are those things?"

Li Han asked.

"Although we've captured that vile woman, there are still remnants of the Red Lotus Sect on the run. You must pursue them rigorously, not letting
a single one escape, and certainly not allowing them to rise again,"

Zhou Yi said, kicking Qiu Ju, who was massaging his legs.

"Yes, we've captured more than ten these past few days, and there shouldn't be many left,"

Li Han said with a smile.

"I think this bitch's so-called magic..."

Zhou Yi glared at Qiu Ju, who had climbed up to him with tears in her eyes and continued to massage his legs, and said, "It's either poison or
some special props used to deceive ignorant women and children—it's all fake. Watch her demonstrate and explain it one by one.
If she acts up, just torture her; even killing her is fine."

"Waaah... I'll obey..."

Qiu Ju cried.

"Obeying is fine, otherwise, hehe, I have many ways to make you wish you were dead,"

Li Han threatened.

"The last one is Zuo Qingquan's concubine, Qi Hong. Send someone to carefully monitor her and don't let her escape.
After you receive news that Zuo Qingquan has surrendered to the enemy, capture his entire family and imprison Qi Hong separately until I return to deal with her,"

Zhou Yi continued.

"Yes, I won't make things difficult for her,"

Li Han said with a sly smile.

"Wrong. A convict is a convict. How can she not suffer? It's good that she's alright. Just don't break her."

Zhou Yi laughed.

"Yes."

Li Han agreed.

"Good. Let's all have a good time these next few days. Consider it a wish for our initial victory."

Zhou Yi said confidently.

Chapter 3 of the First Episode: The Northern Storms The land

was covered in ice and snow. The winter in the North was beautiful, but also very cold. No matter how many
clothes you wore, even if your head, face, and body were completely wrapped up, the cold still came from your bones, and you couldn't stop your teeth from chattering.

The 30,000-strong army braved the wind and snow to set off, which was naturally very difficult. Fortunately, everyone rode in horse-drawn wagons with ample
supplies , and the journey was not slow, so the soldiers did not complain.

The reason for the slow journey was that the wagons were not ordinary. In addition to four wheels, there was a
large wooden plank with the front end curving upwards under the wheels. With the horses pulling, the wheels did not move, but the plank slid smoothly on the snow, which
was quite interesting.

Although no one would travel in this weather, let alone march, Zhou Yi was still very cautious. He sent out scouts along the
way wearing skateboard-like shoes to scout the terrain and avoid being discovered by the Sedu people.

These scouts seemed to be well-trained, gliding freely on the snow like galloping horses. The other soldiers found it
amusing, and many made their own skateboards for fun. When Zhou Yi found out, he not only did not reprimand or stop them, but also
sent to teach them, thus incorporating the march into entertainment.

Since the road to Sedu was mostly flat with few ups and downs, and with the skateboards and sleds, the army moved
quickly. In just seven days, they approached Hulu Valley, where Luowu was trapped.

According to the scouts, the road into Hulu Valley was completely blocked by ice and snow. Outside the valley, it was quiet and deserted.
They found neither Anfeng's encirclement nor Luowu's garrison, and there were no sentries either.

Everyone was puzzled. The scouts were certain they hadn't gone to the wrong place, so Zhou Yi ordered the army to slow down. He and
his guards donned snowboards and went to investigate further. They had already mastered snowshoeing, making movement quite easy.

Zhou Yi's guards numbered nearly a thousand, all personally selected and trained by him. Each was highly skilled in martial arts, extremely loyal, well
-paid , and capable of handling confidential matters.

Led by the scouts, the group arrived at Hulu Valley, nestled against the mountains and a crucial passage into the mountains.
The surroundings were deathly silent; there was no one around. Just as Zhou Yi was about to find a way into the valley, someone suddenly shouted from a high place.

"Who goes there?"

"The Great Zhou's army that quells the rebellion!"

a guard replied at Zhou Yi's signal.

"Zhou soldiers? It's Zhou soldiers! Zhou soldiers are here!"

Cheers erupted from the mountain, and many people popped their heads up.

"Where is Luowu?"

Zhou Yi asked in a deep voice.

"We will report to the Khan immediately. Please wait a moment, General."

After a while, a bearded man appeared on the mountain and shouted down, "I am Luo Wu! Is
this all the troops you have?"

"The Prince of Jin is here!"

the guards shouted in unison.

"The Prince of Jin? The Prince of Jin has arrived?"

Luo Wu exclaimed.

"I am the Prince of Jin,"

Zhou Yi stepped forward and said.

"So you are His Highness the Prince of Jin. I apologize for my rudeness."

Luo Wu bowed and said, "Why is there no guide for the envoy I sent to Jinzhou?"

"He returned ahead to report the news, but was killed by An Feng's men on the way."

Zhou Yi said in a deep voice, "Luo Wu, can you come down and talk?"

"Yes, yes!"

Luo Wu shouted hurriedly, beckoning to his men. After a rope was brought over, he immediately lowered himself down the mountain.

Seeing that Luo Wu was also about to lower himself down, Zhou Yi suddenly realized that if the road hadn't been blocked, An Feng would have already attacked
. That's why, before the snow melted, stationing troops was useless. He just wondered why Luo Wu didn't escape into the mountains when there were mountains behind him
.

"Your Highness!"

After descending with a dozen guards, Luo Wu stumbled to Zhou Yi's side, knelt down, and said, "This sinful subject
pays his respects to Your Highness."

"Khan, please rise."

Zhou Yi personally helped him up and asked, "Where are An Feng's troops?"

"They originally set up camp five miles from here, but with this weather, they probably won't stay in the camp
. I think they're spending the New Year in the capital."

Luo Wu sighed. The capital was the capital of the succubus, and it had now been occupied by An Feng.

"How many troops does he have?"

"Before An Feng's rebellion, he only had six or seven thousand men. After capturing the capital, he expanded his army using slaves, and now it should exceed
twenty thousand ."

Luo Wu said with annoyance.

"Slaves?"

Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"They are the surrendered soldiers and able-bodied men from our side, who were supposed to be slaves."

Luo Wu explained.

"Did he pursue them with his entire army?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"No, I estimate there are over ten thousand pursuers. The rest went back to their hometowns. About half of the pursuers are our own
troops , and the rest are all surrendered soldiers,"

Luo Wu replied .

"I wonder how many villages were left behind?"

Zhou Yi pondered.

"Not many, I think only two or three thousand,"

Luo Wu answered.

"Only two or three thousand? Why didn't you take the opportunity to escape?" Zhou Yi

asked curiously.

"Escape? Where could we escape to?"

Luo Wu said with a bitter smile.

"We could go into the mountains,"

Zhou Yi said, voicing his doubts.

"There's nothing in the mountains, and they're not suitable for farming. An Feng won't let me go either. Going into the mountains would still mean death
. Staying here, even if we die, we'll die a glorious death,"

Luo Wu said sullenly. "Besides, he's taken all our children's property. There's no point in living anymore
."

"How many of you are left?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"There are still over three thousand soldiers, but they are all the elite of our tribe, each one ready to die for their cause,"

Luo Wu replied. "Your Highness, how many troops have you brought? The valley is frozen, so we can't enter through this valley
. Let me have someone lead you up the mountain."

"Our army has thirty thousand men; we can use Luo Feng's stronghold as our base,"

Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"Excellent! We are willing to be the vanguard,"

Luo Wu said happily.

"No, you must block the enemy's escape route. Don't let a single one escape. If they go back to report to An Feng
, it will be a huge hassle,"

Zhou Yi said solemnly.

*** *** *** ***

An Feng's stronghold originally only had a little over a thousand soldiers. As soon as Zhou Yi's army arrived, they immediately fled at the first sign of trouble, only to be met head-on by Luo Wu
and his soldiers, who slaughtered them all, venting their pent-up resentment at being trapped for so long.

Upon learning of Luo Wu's massacre of surrendered soldiers, Zhou Yi, in front of his generals, feigned righteousness and denounced Luo Wu's faults, even ordering that the innocent not to be killed
indiscriminately . He knew, however, that Luo Wu was cruel and ruthless, and no matter what he said, if An Feng was defeated, his
people would have no peace.

"Even if An Feng's family surrenders, they cannot be spared!"

Luo Wu said angrily.

"The whole family?"

Zhou Yi feigned surprise.

"I don't kill women, except perhaps the sisters An Sha and An Qi," Luo

Wu said coldly.

"An Sha and An Qi?"

Zhou Yi asked in surprise.

"They are both An Feng's daughters,"

Luo Wu explained, assuming Zhou Yi was unaware. "An Sha killed my son; how can I forgive her? Whether she
lives or dies depends on her fate. If An Qi is willing to marry me, why would I kill her?"

"An Sha killed your son?"

Zhou Yi asked, confused.

"Ansha is a despicable woman who enjoys toying with men. After sleeping with my son once, she went around telling everyone he was
useless. My son was furious and somehow got hold of a powerful aphrodisiac, which resulted in him dying on her stomach.
If it weren't her, my son wouldn't have died!"

Luo Wu said through gritted teeth.

"So you want to marry Anqi again?"

Zhou Yi continued to ask.

"Anqi is highly skilled in martial arts, well-versed in military strategy, and a stunningly beautiful woman. What's most remarkable is that she's
completely different from her sister; she's chaste and self-disciplined, and might still be a virgin."

Luo Wu leered.

"Since she's such a good woman, even if she doesn't agree to marry you, you shouldn't kill her."

Zhou Yi said dismissively.

"You don't understand."

Luo Wu sighed, "Perhaps it's because she's beautiful, skilled in martial arts, and has a pitiful background that she's quite popular in the sex industry.
If we don't kill her, she'll eventually become a threat, turning into a second An Feng."

"Isn't she An Feng's daughter? Why is her background so pitiful?"

Zhou Yi asked, puzzled.

"An Feng thought An Qi's mother had cheated on him. After An Qi was born, he noticed her blonde hair and that she didn't resemble him much,
so he assumed she was an illegitimate child and kicked them out of the house. As a result, An Qi's mother died of grief. When An Qi grew up,
she called herself Laura to commemorate her deceased mother. Somehow, she learned martial arts and military strategy. When she heard about An Feng, he took her home
and named her An Qi, but she was ostracized by An Feng's family. It's quite pitiful,"

Luo Wu explained.

"In that case, she wouldn't avenge An Feng. How could she raise a tiger to cause trouble?"

Zhou Yi shook his head.

"I won't lie to you. If a beauty like her fell into my hands, I would
definitely . Keeping her would be like raising a tiger to cause trouble,"

Luo Wu said matter-of-factly.

"Let's take it down first,"

Zhou Yi frowned. He hadn't expected that this Iron-Faced Rakshasa, who had so decisively defeated the Prince of Lu, would have such a pitiful past. If she were to
marry Luo Wu, it would be like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

"Your Highness, when will we launch a counterattack on the capital?"

Luo Wu asked.

"Of course, the sooner the better,"

Zhou Yi replied. "But our army has come from afar and is exhausted from the journey. We need to rest for a few days before we can fight again."

"That's only right,"

Luo Wu nodded, though he was anxious. "No one has gone back to report, so An Feng is still
in the dark. A few days' delay won't matter."

"It won't be too long. You can send some clever spies into the city at the same time
. A coordinated attack from the outside will make things much easier,"

Zhou Yi nodded.

*** *** *** ***

Under Zhou Yi's leadership, the Zhou army advanced with unstoppable momentum. Two days later, they captured the royal city in one fell swoop. An Feng led his troops in a panicked
escape , and the army immediately pursued them relentlessly. In less than a month, they captured seven cities in succession, routing An Feng's army of over ten thousand. Countless casualties were inflicted
, leaving only a few dozen horsemen to cross the Dapeng River at night and retreat back to their hometown of Ancheng, where they closed the gates and held out for their lives.

Zhou Yi and Luo Wu stood on the riverbank, looking across at Ancheng, which, like other cities in the brothel, consisted only of barbicans. They knew that the fall of Ancheng was only a matter of time. 　　"Your Highness, there are only a few broken boats on the river. We can't cross it," 　　Luo Wu said in frustration. 　　"It's not a big deal. We can build rafts," 　　Zhou Yi said confidently. 　　"Rafts won't work. The river doesn't seem big now because the snow hasn't melted yet. Once the snow melts, the waves will be turbulent , and rafts won't be able to cross," 　　Luo Wu shook his head. 　　"When will the snow melt?" 　　Zhou Yi asked hesitantly. 　　"It got cold early this year. I think it should start melting in about a month," 　　Luo Wu calculated. 　　"A month?" 　　Zhou Yi laughed loudly. "I believe we can build enough rafts to cross the river in less than ten days. At the same time , these boats on the river can allow the vanguard to cross in batches, establish positions, and prevent them from causing trouble." 　　"Your Highness's military strategy is divine. I admire you greatly," 　　Luo Wu said sincerely. These past few days, witnessing Zhou Yi's invincible victories, he had come to regard him as a god and prostrate himself before him. 　　"Yuan Ye, order the camp to be set up and rest for one night. Tomorrow, send the vanguard officer with two thousand troops to cross the river, and at the same time, begin building boats ," 　　Zhou Yi ordered. 　　"With just these two thousand troops, we should be able to take Ancheng," 　　Yuan Ye said with a grin. 　　"I estimate that Anfeng still has three or four thousand men, plus the able-bodied men, women, and children in the city. They are not without the strength to fight ," 　　Zhou Yi said seriously. 　　"Report!" 　　Not long after Yuan Ye left, a Luowu warrior suddenly rushed over excitedly, shouting, "We 've captured Ansha!" 　　"Captured her? Excellent! Bring her here quickly!" 　　Luowu said with great joy. 　　Soon, several Luowu warriors brought Ansha, who looked exhausted and terrified. 　　Ansha's pink arms were bound behind her back, her red hair was soaked, and her body was covered in water stains. She looked truly wretched . It turned out that she and some defeated soldiers had capsized their boat while crossing the river. If it weren't for her not-so-waterproof Fire Fox armor, the icy river water would have frozen her stiff. However, the cold had also made her dizzy and confused, causing her to swim in the wrong direction and be captured by the pursuers. 　　"You little bitch, you've finally fallen into my hands!" 　　Luowu laughed loudly. 　　"You!" 　　Ansha cried out, then noticed Zhou Yi standing beside Luo Wu and couldn't help but angrily retort, "Prince Jin, you promised not to send troops, why did you break your promise?" 　　"When did I promise you?" 　　Zhou Yi sneered. 　　"You..." 　　Ansha realized that Zhou Yi hadn't actually said he wouldn't send troops, and knew she'd been lied to. She cried out , "You're not human... Waaah... You lied to me!" 　　"Your Highness, have you seen her?" 　　Luo Wu asked curiously. 　　"Yes, she went to Jinzhou and begged me not to send troops," 　　Zhou Yi nodded. 　　"Luckily you didn't agree," 　　Luo Wu sighed in relief, "Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to avenge my son." 　　"You... what do you want?" 　　Ansha cried out tremulously. 　　"You killed my son, shouldn't you pay with your life?" Luo Wu said coldly. 　　"Nonsense, I didn't kill him!" 　　Ansha cried out urgently. 　　"Didn't he die on your stomach?" 　　Luo Wu said 　　resentfully . 　　"You...you saw it with your own eyes! He took the drugs himself, tied me up, and raped me, making me feel like I was dying . I couldn't get out of bed for days afterward, and he died from excessive excitement. What does that have to do with me?" 　　Ansa retorted. 　　"If you hadn't gossiped and told everyone he was useless, would he have taken the drugs?"

"No, it wasn't me," 　　Ansha cried,

her face ashen.

"Could it be me?"

Luo Wu said cruelly. "Since you think my son isn't strong enough, fine, then you can choose for yourself.
I'll have all the men here take turns serving you, and see which one can compare to my son."

"No...no, this can't be!"

Ansha screamed in terror.

"This trip will definitely give you a good time, you wicked slut."

Luo Wu sneered. "Strip her naked!"

"No...Waaah...Prince Jin...save me...waaah...tell him I'm your woman...I'll
choose Prince Jin!"

Ansha cried hysterically. Let her scream all she wanted, the warriors holding her hostage had already begun to strip off her Fire Fox battle armor.

Zhou Yi stamped his foot inwardly, regretting all his painstaking efforts and scheming since entering the brothel. Although he
ignored Luo Wu's rampage, he strictly ordered his troops to be disciplined, ensuring they did not commit any offenses, winning popular support, and even forcibly suppressing his excessive
lust, refusing to touch the women Luo Wu sent, preferring to rely on his five fingers for relief every night, striving to cultivate
the image of a wise king. Unexpectedly, he was caught off guard and exposed by Ansha in public, causing him great embarrassment.

Fortunately, his generals were busy directing the soldiers to set up camp and deploy troops, so they probably hadn't noticed. Apart from Luo Wu and his men
, he was surrounded by his personal guards. He shook his head, appearing nonchalant, but inwardly he was devising a countermeasure.

"If Your Highness wants women, surely you have them! You slut!"

Luo Wu cursed.

"How could I take advantage of this situation?"

Zhou Yi managed to say.

"No... Waaah... Help me... You, you said I'm the best at sucking dicks? Give me some... I want
it..."

Ansa cried out in despair as her upper body armor was forcibly ripped open,
revealing .

"What nonsense are you spouting? If I wanted you, would I have let you come back?"

Zhou Yi said angrily.

"Are you really that heartless? No... Waaah... Don't touch me, don't you remember any of our past kindness
?"

Ansa's pants were also pulled down, revealing a pair of cloth trousers underneath.

"We have no feelings for each other, how can I be so heartless?"

Zhou Yi said cruelly.

"You... You heartless... ungrateful little beast, I... I hate... I hate you to death!"

Ansa finally realized that Zhou Yi wouldn't help her, and she cursed loudly. At this moment, she was only wearing a thin pair of trousers
, and in the freezing cold, her teeth chattered.

"Luo Wu, don't make things difficult for her. Just send her home with one blow."

Zhou Yi's murderous intent surged, and he sighed.

"Killing her with one blow would be too easy for this ignorant bitch!"

Luo Wu slapped Ansha twice, one on each side, and said coldly, "Take her to the tent, make
a fire to warm her up, and let everyone take turns having their fun. Don't kill her too quickly!"

"No... Waaah... No... Waaah... Please don't..."

Ansha cried out in terror, but it was all in vain. The soldiers had already lifted her up and were walking towards the tent,
and many strange hands were groping her body.

*** *** *** ***

Zhou Yi tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep well, because Ansha's screams and wails seemed
to linger , and he could almost see many lecherous soldiers taking turns lying on the helpless body, frantically venting their lust.

Zhou Yi's lack of lust wasn't due to Ansha's tragic fate, nor did he feel any guilt. It was simply that the memory
of that debauched and brutal scene had ignited his bloodlust, making him yearn to join them and
unleash his long-suppressed desires.

When Zhou Yi stepped out of the barracks, the vanguard soldiers were already fully prepared to cross the river in batches, establish forward
positions , and then use the rafts to support the main army's crossing.

The riverbank was quite far from the city; even if the enemy attempted to ambush them upstream, the vanguard would have time to decide whether to fight or retreat.
If Anfeng dared not leave the city, they could establish a strong position and hold it, thus weakening the enemy's strength while awaiting reinforcements.

Zhou Yi hadn't forgotten that the city's forces were all well-rested and fresh, including the female general Iron-Faced Rakshasa who had decisively defeated the Prince of Lu,
unlike Anfeng's remnants who were likely to lead troops into battle. He had already instructed his generals to be cautious the previous night.

Protected by his guards, Zhou Yi surveyed the area aimlessly, yet unable to control his steps,
heading towards the barracks where Ansha was imprisoned.

"Good morning, Your Highness."

As he approached the barracks, Luo Wu emerged from the camp.

"Good morning."

Zhou Yi nodded, noticing Luo Wu's bloodshot eyes, and frowned, asking, "Didn't you sleep all night?"

"I slept for a while,"

Luo Wu chuckled. "How can I quell my hatred without seeing that wretched woman suffer?"

"Did you kill her?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"No, she fainted last night when it was the twenty-seventh turn, and hasn't woken up yet,"

Luo Wu said gleefully. "I won't kill her so quickly."

"Twenty-seven?"

Zhou Yi exclaimed in surprise.

"I'll let her rest during the day and do it again at night, let's see how many men she can handle each time,"

Luo Wu chuckled.

Zhou Yi sighed, about to feign offering advice, when the war drums sounded from the riverbank; the vanguard had
crossed the river .

Over three hundred spirited and high-spirited Zhou soldiers, aboard An Feng's remaining seven boats, swaggered
across the Da Lu River.

The first group crossed smoothly, and soon the second group landed. As the boats were returning to pick up
the next group , the enemy city gates suddenly opened, and a cavalry force charged out.

Leading them was a graceful female general on a white horse. She had long, golden hair, a
white iron a silver spear, carried two swords on her back, and wore a pure white leather armor without a single stray hair. She led
five hundred knights, charging like wolves.

Although the horses had not yet crossed the river, and the Zhou soldiers who had already crossed could only fight on foot, every single one of them was well-trained.
Undeterred, they grabbed their bows and arrows, forming two ranks, one in front and one behind
.

The front rank crouched down to draw their bows, so as not to obstruct the arrows of the rank behind. Once the enemy was within range, they fired all at once. Although Zhou's arrows wounded dozens of knights, the enemy cavalry arrived in the blink of an eye, rendering the arrows useless. They then
formed a crescent-shaped formation and took up long weapons to fight.

The ferry, which was returning, did not stop but instead sped up to reach the shore quickly, picking up the eager
Zhou army to go and reinforce them.

"She must be Angela. What kind of battle armor is she wearing?"

Zhou Yi and Luo Yuan stood on the riverbank, looking at the battlefield.

"That's right, it's the Snow Power Battle Armor."

Luo Wu nodded. "The Snow Bear is the most ferocious beast in the glacier. She killed two single-handedly before the New Year, making her famous in the 'Sex
Poison' sect, which is why An Feng brought her home."

Zhou Yi had not expected that in just a few words, Zhou's army on the battlefield had already fallen into a disadvantageous position and been forced
to adopt a defensive posture.

Angela proved exceptionally brave, wielding a silver spear that was impenetrable and deadly. She broke through
the battle line
eye. Fortunately, the Zhou army outnumbered them and reacted swiftly, forming a formidable square formation to hold them off with their main force, preventing a rout. Even so, screams of agony continued to rise and fall, indicating they couldn't hold out much longer.

Zhou Yi, with his keen eyes, noticed that while Angela's silver spear was powerful, she used it with restraint
, wounding but not killing them instantly. On

the riverbank, the Zhou army, seeing their dire situation, were powerless to help. They were frantic, shouting and urging the ships laden with reinforcements to cross the river. 　　The reinforcements, equally anxious, launched attacks from their ships before even reaching the shore. This volley of arrows allowed the Zhou army on the bank a much-needed respite. 　　As soon as reinforcements arrived, the enemy's arrogance subsided slightly. The ferry returned to pick up the reinforcements, but Anqi remained unfazed, continuing to charge left and right, using all her skills to kick and injure the enemy. The Zhou army was thrown into chaos, and the newly arrived reinforcements could not reverse the defeat. 　　Zhou Yi watched coldly, secretly realizing the situation was dire. He had a large army watching from the shore, but each ferry could only carry a few hundred foot soldiers, who would be useless in a direct confrontation with the cavalry. He also saw that although Anqi had not killed anyone, the enemy was slaughtering indiscriminately, and the wounded were also unlikely to escape death. With a sudden thought, he quickly issued an order to his guards. 　　The ferry returned, and several guard leaders had arrived. Zhou Yi gave a shout and, taking the lead, leaped aboard with six leaders, not waiting for the other soldiers, and ordered the ferry to set sail. 　　Luo Wu and the Zhou army generals were unable to stop them and hurriedly ordered the reinforcements to board other ships to protect them . 　　Zhou Yi urged the sailors to row towards the opposite bank, his heart filled with both excitement and tension, for he finally had a chance to make his move. 　　As the Prince of Jin, Zhou Yi led the army on a northern expedition, strategizing and commanding from behind the scenes; he naturally didn't need to personally engage in battle. Despite repeated victories, he had no opportunity to use his skills and was itching to fight. 　　However, the urge to fight was a minor matter compared to the risk to his life; he couldn't risk it lightly. Therefore, he had held back until now, when he had no choice but to act. 　　Seeing An Qi's valiant prowess, Zhou Yi knew that without intervention, he would inevitably watch helplessly as the vanguard suffered a crushing defeat, severely damaging morale. 　　Looking around at his generals, Zhou Yi couldn't think of anyone who could surpass him in martial arts. Rather than sending someone to fight, he decided to personally confront the enemy. This wasn't merely a display of reckless courage, but rather a deliberate attempt to showcase his skills before the main army, thereby winning over hearts and minds and consolidating his position. 　　Zhou Yi believed he had the strength to fight, but wasn't certain of victory. Victory or defeat was a minor matter; he couldn't afford to lose his life. Therefore, he summoned the leaders of his personal guards for protection. Although only six arrived in time, it boosted , as he was certain he could escape unscathed regardless of the outcome. 　　His personal guards consisted of twelve leaders, collectively known as the Iron Guards. They were named after the eleven zodiac animals and were all hidden talents in the martial arts world. Not only were they highly skilled, but they also possessed unique abilities. Most importantly, each was willing to risk their life to protect Zhou Yi; with them, it was as if he had twelve extra lives. 　　With the combined efforts of the rowers, the ferry carrying Zhou Yi and his men soon approached the shore, and the Zhou army on the shore faced an even more perilous situation. 　　"Angelora, do you dare to fight me?" 　　Zhou Yi shouted from the boat. 　　Anqi was greatly surprised to hear the voice, never expecting anyone to call her that way. She reined in her white horse and looked in the direction of the voice. There stood a handsome young man in iron armor, holding a halberd, standing at the bow of the boat. It was he who had called her name. 　　"Who are you?" 　　Anqi asked coldly. 　　"Prince Zhou Yi of Jin!" 　　Zhou Yi laughed loudly, leaping from the boat and soaring across the turbulent river like a great bird, landing on the shore. The six composed men behind him only disembarked after the boat reached the shore, standing around Zhou Yi. 　　The Zhou army, who were engaged in a fierce battle, saw their commander brave arrows and stones to personally lead the charge, and their morale soared. Exhausted from their injuries, they fought back with all their might. 　　"Are you Prince Zhou Yi?" 　　Anqi asked suspiciously, realizing that this man was a master, and the six men were also hiding their true abilities. 　　"Indeed, my soldiers have no horses and cannot defeat your cavalry. Let them cease fighting for now and see who prevails," 　　Zhou Yi sighed. 　　Only then did the soldiers realize that Zhou Yi had risked his life to fight for them. Moved, they shouted, "We are willing to die for the Prince of Jin!" 　　The army watching from the opposite bank, seeing their commander's bravery, were also filled with fervor. Although they couldn't help, their spirits were ignited, and they shouted in unison. 　　"Will you retreat if you lose?" 　　An Qi, thinking that this man was indeed a hero, felt her hostility lessen and asked. 　　"If I am no match for him, then we have lost today, and we will immediately retreat to the other side," 　　Zhou Yi said loudly. 　　"Very well, considering that you have managed to discipline your soldiers since leading the invasion, I will fight you!" 　　An Qi nodded, knowing that Zhou's army was disciplined and had not ravaged the land. 　　Anqi readily agreed, realizing that the enemy's morale had soared after Zhou Yi landed, while her own side, having stopped fighting, was no longer as spirited as before. Whether she agreed or not, a battle with Zhou Yi was inevitable; if she were to be bogged down by him…

The enemy would inevitably send reinforcements, and even if the city sent troops to help, it would be embroiled in a fierce battle, deviating from the original plan.

Looking across, the enemy's ferries on the opposite bank were already full of men and horses and had set sail. Besides soldiers, there were also Luo Wu and
Zhou army generals on board, plus these spies; his plan was doomed to fail.

"Thank you, Princess, for granting us the command!"

Zhou Yi breathed a sigh of relief and shouted, "Brothers, retreat! Immediately send the wounded to be treated!"

Anqi also ordered the knights engaged in fierce fighting to cease fire, allowing the heavily wounded Zhou army to receive medical treatment and withdraw from
the battlefield .

After a brief disturbance, Luo Wu and the others also landed, standing guard behind Zhou Yi. Then someone brought over
a black steed; they had also brought Zhou Yi's mount.

"Mounted or foot combat, at the Princess's command,"

Zhou Yi said casually, holding the reins.

"Your Highness is too kind,"

Anqi said, dismounting and throwing down her silver spear. She drew her twin swords from her back and said, "I will use my twin swords to receive
a few blows from Your Highness."

Zhou Yi released the reins, gripped his halberd with both hands, and slowly spun it in two. He then handed the
end with the halberd tip to the guard behind him, holding the iron rod-like end, and said, "This rod is for striking acupoints and striking meridians. Princess, be careful
."

"Don't call me princess!"

Anqi exclaimed softly, wielding her twin swords one in front of the other, assuming a fighting stance.

"Please demonstrate your skills!"

Zhou Yi said, not wanting to take the initiative and establishing his position.

Anqi didn't say much, swinging her right sword while simultaneously slashing down at Zhou Yi with her left.

Zhou Yi dared not be careless and met the attack head-on, and a clanging sound rang out.

Luo Wu and the others had never seen Zhou Yi fight before and were unaware of his skill level, so they were very nervous, each
grabbing a weapon, ready to rescue him if necessary.

Although An Feng's soldiers knew An Qi was highly skilled in martial arts and were not worried about losing, they were still anxious. Victory
would be a cause for celebration, but defeat would surely lead to the enemy's pursuit and the potential annihilation of their clan.

After several dozen moves, Zhou Jun saw Zhou Yi's iron rod striking east and west, growing increasingly fierce in battle, while An Qi only defended and
dodged left and right. They were overjoyed and cheered loudly. An Feng's soldiers, however, had never seen An Qi
so cowardly and were filled with worry, remaining silent as cicadas in winter.

Zhou Yi was even more delighted. Although his martial arts were high, he lacked practical combat experience. At the beginning of the battle,
he discovered that An Qi's double swords had many openings. Initially, he was worried it might be a trap and only launched tentative attacks, proceeding cautiously.
Unexpectedly, the more he attacked, the more successful he became, forcing her to adopt a completely defensive posture.

Thinking he had the battle under control, Zhou Yi boldly launched an offensive, pressing forward relentlessly, hoping for a swift victory and
to display his might before the main army.

Although eager for victory and attacking with all his might, Zhou Yi only intended to stop short of
killing . He had no intention of brutally destroying her, which is why he didn't aim his iron cudgel at any vital points.

Moreover, Zhou Yi still wanted to maintain the image of a wise king and couldn't use excessive force. Even if he had to kill her,
he needed to see her true colors before making a decision.

In fact, just looking at An Qi's heroic figure on horseback, Zhou Yi had almost made his decision.

The armor of the ruthless warriors was all tailored to fit snugly, facilitating combat. An Qi's snow bear armor was no different,
fitting her perfectly and highlighting her graceful figure.

Even though the cold, white iron mask covering Anqi's face was still hidden, Ansha was undeniably beautiful, and Anqi
was her sister; how could she be anything less than stunning? Besides, Luo Wu had praised her as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Recalling Luo Wu's words, Zhou Yi's attacks intensified. He was somewhat puzzled by Anqi's superior horsemanship,
yet her foot combat skills were so poor.

It seemed she had exhausted her flawed swordsmanship, and Anqi was starting all over again. Zhou Yi almost laughed
, pondering which move would force her to surrender.

Before he could find a solution, Anqi used the same move that had previously distracted Zhou Yi, causing him to miss
an attack opportunity.

Anqi's attack left her defenses wide open, her chest, waist, and shoulders completely exposed.
When Zhou Yi saw her towering breasts, he thought to himself that although they weren't as magnificent as Ansha's, they were firm yet full, suggesting she wasn't a virgin
. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself that Luo Wu must not have seen many virgins to make such wild guesses.

Seeing Anqi use this move again, Zhou Yi no longer hesitated and swung his staff towards her Jianjing acupoint. If he hit it
, she wouldn't be able to hold back.

Unfortunately, Anqi seemed to have anticipated Zhou Yi's move and parried the iron staff with her sword in time, narrowly escaping serious injury.

"Your Highness, her swordsmanship is very strange! Retreat quickly, or it will be too late!"

Just then, someone shouted urgently in Zhou Yi's ear.

Zhou Yi recognized the voice transmitted from Wei Zixue, the leader of the Twelve Iron Guards. Wei Zixue was knowledgeable and
possessed the best martial arts among the guards; he wouldn't speak nonsense. However, considering he had taken the initiative, retreating wouldn't be easy, so he
hesitated, half-believing, half-doubting.

"Take two steps back and see!"

Wei Zixue spoke again.

Finding Wei Zixue's voice resolute, Zhou Yi sighed, abandoning an
opportunity , and retreated. But before he could move, An Qi's left-handed sword had somehow already circled
behind him, slashing horizontally at his right thigh.

Zhou Yi quickly twisted his waist to dodge, only to find An Qi's left side completely open. He abandoned his attack
and charged to the left, but An Qi parried with her right-handed sword, almost causing him to collide with her.

Zhou Yi tried several times, and while his attacks with his staff were effective, ignoring the attack and attempting to escape
was extremely dangerous. However, no matter how he attacked, it was a waste of energy; he couldn't budge An Qi an inch. He secretly circulated
his internal energy and realized he was expending a great deal of strength, which alarmed him greatly, knowing something was wrong.

After a long battle, the soldiers noticed something amiss. Despite Zhou Yi's continuous attacks, An Qi remained
unharmed , like an immovable mountain, completely unmoved. However, just as the cheers and shouts began to subside
, a sudden boom resounded, and Zhou Yi finally withdrew from the battle, his iron staff planted on the ground, blood trickling from his mouth, motionless.

An Qi also remained motionless, like a statue, her expression unreadable beneath her white iron mask, only her sapphire blue
eyes flashing with a strange light, her expression complex.

"We retreat!"

After a while, Zhou Yi managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth, but before he could finish, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and
everyone realized he had lost.

An Qi remained silent, neither ordering anyone to stop them, watching Zhou Jun board the ship with bated breath, her thoughts unknown
.

The wounded and disabled of Zhou Jun had already been transported back to the other side, and the remaining soldiers all crowded onto the ferry. Zhou Yi, protected by six iron guards
, was among the last to board. Before leaving, he frequently looked back, his strange gaze causing An Qi's heart to tremble. She dared not meet
his eyes, and could only turn away to order her soldiers to call back.

*** *** *** ***

Zhou Yi had suffered internal injuries, fortunately not serious. It turned out that after discovering he was restrained by that strange sword technique,
he tried several times but still could not break free. Finally, Wei Zixue pointed out that An Qi didn't seem to have any hostility,
so he forcibly used his internal energy to break through, thus escaping the predicament.

Luo Wu and the others breathed a sigh of relief after learning that Zhou Yi was unharmed. They strongly advised Zhou Yi, as the commander-in-chief,
not to take unnecessary , and also praised his martial arts skills, noting that he had actually managed to defeat the second-best expert in the "Color Poison" sect

, Iron-Faced Rakshasa. Although Zhou Yi had lost, he had won the hearts of his troops, finally achieving his goal. The morale of Zhou's army was not
affected by their commander's defeat; on the contrary, everyone was eager to fight again.

The vanguard camp's inability to cross the river did not affect the attack plan. Zhou Yi ordered the felling of trees to quickly build enough rafts for the entire
army to cross the river. At that time, no matter how brave An Qi was, she would be unable to hold the line alone and there would be no way to reverse the situation.

Building rafts was not difficult; there were forests not far from the camp, and materials were readily available. It was estimated that
the attack could be launched in seven days.

Unexpectedly, in the middle of the night, there was a sudden commotion. When they went out to look, they saw the forest was ablaze with flames, clearly
arson . Zhou Yi was furious and stamped his feet in anger.

Just as one crisis subsided, another arose. The next day, someone saw Anqi leading several hundred soldiers, pouring a black
liquid onto the snow, and rushed to report.

Zhou Yi led Luo Wu and others to the riverbank, but Luo Wu, upon seeing it, immediately cursed. It turned out that the black liquid
was a specialty of the poison called Black Dragon Blood, highly flammable, and once lit, it could not be extinguished by water. It seemed Anqi intended to use
Black Dragon Blood to burn the snow and accelerate its melting.

Sure enough, after pouring a lot of Black Dragon Blood on the snow, Anqi led her troops away, throwing down a torch before leaving. A huge fire immediately ignited on
the snow , and the melted snow began to flow down the river. Then, flames roared upstream as well.
Needless to say, Anqi had once again used Black Dragon Blood to burn the snow.

Zhou Yi immediately convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures. The burning of the forest was not difficult to solve, as there were more
forests ; it would just take more time, and it was feared that they wouldn't be able to build enough rafts within seven days.

The most troublesome thing was the black dragon's blood. Luo Wu said it usually took three days and two nights to burn out, and the melting snow
would cause the Dapeng River to swell, making it very dangerous to cross the river by raft.

After discussing for a long time, they still couldn't come up with a good solution. In the end, Zhou Yi decided to continue building the raft and then
patrol the river with Luo Wu to see if there were any other ways to cross.

After Zhou Yi returned, he immediately summoned Yuan Ye and Zuo Qingquan and talked for most of the day before returning to their respective camps to rest.

Chapter 4 of the first episode: Escape from the dead

Although it was freezing cold outside the camp, the four blazing fire pits made the large tent warm as
spring . Even without clothes, it was so comfortable that no one wanted to get out of bed. If there was any exception, it was probably only Ansha.

Ansha was naked, lying on the warm animal skin, her limbs
tightly bound by ropes, spread out wide, with a low stool under her large, pink buttocks. Her body arched like a bridge,
completely unable to move.

Even though she could move, and her hands and feet weren't tightly bound, Ansa lacked the strength to get up, as she had
just woken from unconsciousness and was in excruciating pain all over her body.

She had been captured for three days. Just like the previous two nights, after Luo Wu had someone feed Ansa dinner, he ordered dozens
of strong men to gang rape her.

Ansa didn't know how she had endured it. Glancing sideways, she saw that her left nipple, which had been bitten the night before, was
still bleeding; she didn't know if it was a new or old wound. Looking further, her numb genitals were covered in dried filth;
she dared not imagine how badly she was injured.

Thinking of her suffering, Ansa thought her tears had dried up, and they flowed again. It seemed she wouldn't last much longer before
these beasts devoured her alive.

Although Ansa didn't want to die, Luo Wu was filled with hatred and wouldn't let her go. Besides, living was worse than
dying; a quick and painless death might be the best of luck amidst misfortune.

Facing imminent death, Ansha had only one wish: to become a vengeful ghost and kill that
hateful little beast, Zhou Yi.

Luo Wu was indeed hateful and deserved to die, but the most hateful and deserving of death was Zhou Yi. Not only was he heartless and treacherous
, deceiving her, but he also stood by and watched Luo Wu commit violence—he deserved to die a hundred times over.

Ansha wasn't entirely hopeless.

Her only hope was that Heaven would have mercy and help her father defeat Zhou's army, perhaps allowing her to escape alive.
Hearing that the Lustful Poison Army was gaining the upper hand these past two days, Ansha couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope, though she didn't know if she could hold out until
then.

The commotion outside the tent yesterday made it clear that Zhou Yi had led his army across the river. She hadn't expected him to be able to defeat
that little bitch An Qi and escape unscathed. She, known as the second-best Lustful Poison Army fighter, couldn't even kill this
little beast—it was truly hateful.

What's even more hateful is that during the gang rape by those beasts, from their fragmented conversations, she heard that Anqi first burned the forest
and then the snow, clearly focusing on defense, trying to make Zhou's army retreat. How could she possibly hold out like that? It seems
that little bitch is using someone else to do her dirty work.

As Ansha was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a cold wind rush in from outside, knowing that someone had opened the camp gate.
Startled, she quickly closed her eyes, pretending not to be awake yet, afraid that it was Luo Wu who had come, and then she would suffer again
.

"Princess...Princess!"

The person walked to Ansha's side and called softly.

"It's you!"

Ansha's heart trembled. She opened her eyes, not expecting that the person who came was Zuo Qingquan, who had fought with her in Jinzhou.
She said fearfully, "You...what do you want?"

"Don't be afraid, I have no ill intentions, I've come to save you."

Zuo Qingquan began to untie Ansha's ropes and said.

"Save me?"

Ansha asked, as if in a dream.

"Yes, I'm going to take you away from here,"

Zuo Qingquan nodded.

"Why?"

Ansha asked incredulously.

"If I don't leave, I'll definitely be killed by Prince Jin... that little bastard,"

Zuo Qingquan said through gritted teeth.

"He wants to kill you?"

Despite knowing that Zuo Qingquan had a grudge against Zhou Yi and often complained about him, Ansha still pressed for an answer.

"He's settling a personal score,"

Zuo Qingquan said sullenly. "He ordered me to rush the construction of a raft, but your sister Anqi burned down the forest, preventing the project from
being completed on time. He actually blamed me for poor performance and publicly gave me twenty lashes. If this continues, he'll kill me sooner or later
."

"Can we escape?"

Ansha asked anxiously.

"I still have a military rank and some trusted confidants to help me. I can escape,"

Zuo Qingquan said confidently.

"Where do you plan to run to?"

Ansha asked.

"I don't know. I'll take it one step at a time and get out of here first,"

Zuo Qingquan said with worry.

"If we had a boat, we could cross the river and return to Ancheng,"

Ansha said, forcing a sigh of relief despite her pain.

"No, we can't go to Ancheng,"

Zuo Qingquan shook his head.

"Why not?"

Ansha asked curiously.

"I...I suspect..."

Zuo Qingquan hesitated.

"Suspect what?"

Ansha pressed.

"I don't know how to say it..."

Zuo Qingquan thought for a moment, scratching his head, and said, "Do you know that Zhou Yi fought An Qi a couple of days ago?"

"I know, so what?"

Ansha asked in astonishment.

"Zhou Yi lost that battle and was seriously injured. For some reason, An Qi didn't
pursue him ..."

Zuo Qingquan said blankly.

"She didn't pursue him?"

Ansha said angrily.

"The main army couldn't cross the river. Only a few hundred defeated soldiers crossed. If An Qi had killed Zhou Yi then,
we would have been utterly defeated,"

Zuo Qingquan sighed.

"She..."

Ansha's face turned pale with anger, her eyes flashing with ferocity.

"Things between men and women are hard to predict. If she's taken a liking to Zhou Yi, wouldn't we be walking into a trap if we went back to Ancheng
?"

Zuo Qingquan shook his head.

"Then we should go back and expose this little bitch!"

Ansha said angrily.

"These are just my speculations, without any evidence. How can we prove she's

colluding with the enemy?" Zuo Qingquan shook his head. "If she turns the tables on us, we'll be doomed."

"What evidence do we need? Just letting Zhou Yi go is enough to leave her speechless."

Ansha said angrily. "Besides, Father loves me the most. He'll believe what I say."

"We shouldn't be rash, lest we wrong an innocent person."

Zuo Qingquan said seriously.

"What kind of innocent person is this little bitch?"

Ansha cursed. "If we don't hurry back, it'll be too late to regret it."

"Anqi burned Black Dragon Blood on the other side this morning, and it hasn't finished burning yet. How are we going to cross the river?"

Zuo Qingquan said dismissively.

"A boat will suffice."

Ansha replied.

"Getting a boat is easy; we've already made over a dozen rafts today..."

Zuo Qingquan nodded.

"No, rafts can't cross the river,"

Ansha said anxiously.

"Stealing a boat isn't difficult either,"

Zuo Qingquan frowned.

"As long as we have a boat, let's hurry... Ouch!"

Ansha's face lit up with joy, and she struggled to sit up, but as soon as she moved, her whole body ached unbearably
. She groaned and collapsed to the ground, weeping bitterly.

"What's wrong?"

Zuo Qingquan asked with concern.

"I... Waaah... I can't walk!"

Ansha cried.

"It's alright, I'll carry you on my back,"

Zuo Qingquan comforted her. "Where are your clothes?"

"I... I don't have any clothes,"

Ansha said shamefully.

"Then lie down and wrap yourself in this animal hide."

Zuo Qingquan helped Ansha lie down, wrapped her gruesome naked body in the animal hide that was on the ground, and then
carried out of the tent.

There were originally two guards outside the tent, but when
Ansha saw Zuo Qingquan raise his hand to greet them, and several poison warriors lying haphazardly in the shadows, she realized that Zuo Qingquan must have killed the original guards and replaced them with his
trusted men .

Zuo Qingquan, carrying Ansha, and his two men swaggered across the battlefield. Although some people checked their passwords along the way,
they didn't cause any trouble, and they reached the riverbank without incident, successfully boarding an unguarded small boat.

The opposite bank was still like a sea of fire, the flames raging, the river surface as bright as day. Fortunately, Zuo Qingquan's small boat was hidden in the shadows
, inconspicuous, and went unnoticed.

Following Ansha's instructions, the small boat swam upstream along the riverbank. After a while, the path was
blocked by a pile of large rocks. To go around the rocks would mean being engulfed in flames. Just as Zuo Qingquan was in a dilemma, Ansha instructed him to row the boat
into the waterway between two rocks.

The waterway was very narrow, and the small boat almost couldn't pass. On both sides were towering boulders, each
as , and it was pitch black. They had no choice but to grit their teeth and follow Ansa's instructions, slowly making their way forward in the dark.

After paddling for a while, a glimmer of light appeared ahead, and they could barely see the waterway change. Ansa ordered them to turn left,
and they continued turning in this manner. When they returned to the river, they had left the sea of fire caused by the black dragon's blood behind, and the small boat could now cross the river
smoothly .

"Strange, they rowed the boat into the crevice. Is there somewhere else they can hide?"

Luo Wu, who had been secretly observing them, asked in surprise after witnessing Zuo Qingquan and Ansha disappear into the dark rocks.

"Perhaps,"

Zhou Yi replied casually, then suddenly realized something and said, "I know! There must be a path leading
down . That way they can cross the river."

"Down the cliff face?"

Luo Wu pondered. They had discovered during their patrol along the river that the upper reaches of the Dapeng River were all steep cliffs.
People and horses had to use ropes to reach the river. Unless they could transport the boats there beforehand, they could cross. However
, the terrain was treacherous; if the enemy discovered them, they would be like targets, easy prey.

"Yes, that must be it!"

Zhou Yi exclaimed happily.

"Even if it is, it's useless. They will definitely set up watchtowers there. Even if they had enough boats,
when we cross the river, we won't have to do anything. Just ignite the Black Dragon Blood, and we'll be dead."

Luo Wu sighed.

"No need to rush, let's see how Zuo Qingquan performs first,"

Zhou Yi said with a smile, secretly reminding himself not to forget to send someone back to Jinzhou tomorrow to have Li Han capture Zuo Qingquan's family
.

The next day, news of Zuo Qingquan's defection after being seduced by Princess Ansha quickly spread throughout the army. Although some found it
hard to believe, many more cursed him, calling him blind. Zhou Yi immediately issued a kill order and sent someone
to report to the court, while also informing Li Han to take action.

That night, Zhou Yi also received Zuo Qingquan's smoke signal, knowing that he had successfully infiltrated the enemy camp and begun to implement
Zhou Yi's plan.

*** *** *** ***

"Tell me, why don't you kill Zhou Yi?"

Ansha leaned back in her chair, asking sharply.

"Father understands why,"

said a tall, blonde woman standing on the steps, her full, moist red lips pursed. It turned out that she was
Ansha 's sister, Anqi.

Angie was indeed a rare beauty, with a doll-like face, large, seemingly expressive blue eyes,
a high nose, and a head of shimmering golden hair. Even more remarkable was her snow-white skin, smooth and silky—every
feature was beautiful, drawing admiration and unwavering gaze.

"It won't hurt to repeat myself,"

said the middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and large eyes, sitting coldly in the hall. He was An Feng, the father of Ansa and Angie, and
it seemed he too had been dissatisfied with this issue and demanded an explanation from Angie.

"I will repeat myself,"

Angie said angrily, knowing many still harbored doubts. "At that time, Prince Zhou Yi of Jin was surrounded by
highly skilled fighters. How could he have killed him? Even if he had, I wouldn't have done it."

"Look, this little bitch admits to aiding the enemy!"

Ansa cursed.

"What do I admit?"

Anqi and Ansha, who were usually at odds, were surprisingly subdued this time. "
What's the use of killing him? Even if Zhou Yi is killed, the Zhou army won't retreat. It will only do us harm."

"What harm? That's utter nonsense! If he dies, the snake can't move without a head. Won't the Zhou army
retreat?"

Ansha retorted angrily.

"The Prince of Jin is just one of the Zhou emperor's sons. Even if he dies, there's still the supervising officer to make decisions. The Zhou army has
strict discipline; those who desert are executed. They won't retreat easily,"

Anqi replied.

"That's true, but Zhou Yi is the emperor's most favored son. If he dies, the army's morale will be thrown into chaos. The supervising officer, Yuan Ye,
is indecisive and won't dare to act on his own. He'll definitely hold back and wait for the court's instructions. If this drags on,
our supplies will inevitably run out, and then we'll have a chance to win,"

said Zuo Qingquan, standing beside Ansha.

“General Zuo, we are not like you. We have no way out. How can we make an enemy of the Great Zhou?”

Anqi looked down on Zuo Qingquan, the surrendered general, and sneered.

“I also have no way out,”

Zuo Qingquan said with a bitter smile.

“Actually, the most important thing is that without Zhou Yi to restrain the remnants of Luowu’s army, if a second commander were appointed, who knows
if the world would be turned upside down and people would be killed? How could I bear to do that?”

Anqi continued.

“If… if Zhou Yi hadn’t been hypocritical and strictly prohibited killing surrendered soldiers, so many of our soldiers wouldn’t have surrendered
.”

Anfeng muttered.

“Princess Anqi is right.”

An old man nodded. “If Zhou Yi were like that Prince Lu, Zhou Xin, we would have been doomed to extermination.”

“What kind of twisted logic is that?”

Ansha shrieked. “You surrendered just because he didn’t kill surrendered soldiers? Even if we didn’t die, would Luowu let us go?”

“Nonsense, who wants to surrender?”

Anqi said angrily.

"Who? It's you, it's you!"

Ansha screamed hysterically, "If you don't kill Zhou Yi, you're leaving yourself a way out!"

"Anqi, the Han people are cunning and fickle, full of tricks. You'd better think carefully,"

Anfeng surprisingly interjected.

"You...you don't trust me either?"

Anqi trembled with anger, her voice shaking as she cried out.

"It's not that I don't trust you, I just want you to be careful,"

Anfeng sighed. 　　"

Fine, I'll hand over my military power and not care about anything anymore," Anqi said angrily. 　　"Not care about anything?" 　　Ansha sneered, "So you'll just be Zhou Yi's inside man?" 　　"Ansha, don't talk nonsense. Anqi is my daughter, she wouldn't sell her body," 　　Anfeng interrupted, his words implying that he harbored some resentment. 　　"Who knows who she is?" 　　Ansha sneered. 　　"I can guarantee that Princess Anqi will not betray Sedu!" 　　"I can guarantee that too." " 　　Princess Anqi will also lead us in fighting against the Zhou army." 　　"Without Princess Anqi, how can we defend Ancheng?" 　　Several generals who were discussing matters together below shouted anxiously.

"Everyone, be quiet!"

An Feng noticed that only two people were silent, knowing that everyone still supported An Qi's leadership. He sighed and
raised his hand to stop them, saying, "It's not that I don't trust An Qi, nor that I want to take back her military power. It's just that truth becomes
clearer through debate. Let's all speak clearly."

"No matter what, I won't offer any more advice,"

An Qi gritted her teeth and said, "If you want me to go into battle, I'll go. I'll be a foot soldier."

"Two heads are better than one. Let's discuss it together

," An Feng changed the subject, "Zuo Qingquan, how much food does Zhou's army have left?"

"I think... enough for more than a month,"

Zuo Qingquan pondered.

"That means if we can hold out for another month, Zhou Yi will have to retreat," An

Feng said happily.

"No, he has already started collecting food on the way, and it is expected to arrive in ten days
. With this, we can last for more than half a year,"

Zuo Qingquan shook his head.

"Then we have to intercept this food!"

An Sha shouted urgently.

"Can we intercept it?"

An Feng asked.

"Zhou Yi sent five hundred soldiers to escort them, along with over a thousand porters..."

Zuo Qingquan replied.

"So many people?"

Ansha asked, her voice turning cold.

"It's enough to feed 30,000 troops for months, of course we need this many."

An Feng sighed, "But are they slaves as porters?"

"No, the porters are all captured soldiers who surrendered. It was Luo Wu's idea. He said that since they're locked up anyway,
they might as well use them for manual labor, so they don't waste rice."

Zuo Qingquan replied.

"They're still slaves!"

Ansha scoffed, "Why lock them up?" "

Zhou Yi's intention is to release them after the battle, not to use them as slaves,"

Zuo Qingquan explained.

"Hypocritical!"

Ansha cursed angrily, thinking to herself that even if she didn't run away, she could survive. Would Luo Wu really let her go?

Anqi remained silent, her thoughts turning to Zhou Yiren, a man of unparalleled righteousness and heroism, no wonder he was known as the Wise King. Hearing Zuo
Qingquan say he was severely injured filled her with unease. Fortunately, she had held back and hadn't used her full strength; now
she could only hope for his good fortune.

"If they're just slaves being used as porters, we'll have a chance,"

Anfeng said happily.

"That's right, they'll definitely want to escape, "

a general nodded. "If Princess Anqi could personally lead the charge, it would be foolproof."

"However, whether it's burning or looting, this trip is extremely dangerous; we should think it through carefully,"

Zuo Qingquan sighed.

"Think about what?"

someone asked.

"Since the forest fire a while ago, Zhou Yi has added many hidden fortifications along the riverbank. If we cross the river, we'll inevitably
expose our presence,"

Zuo Qingquan explained. "Also, these provisions are very important to Zhou Yi. If he knows I'm here,
he'll likely be extra cautious."

"Crossing the river isn't difficult. I doubt they'd guess you've crossed and joined us,"

Ansha shook her head.

"These provisions are crucial to whether we can defend Ancheng. Even if it's dangerous, we have to try,"

Anfeng said, staring at Anqi.

"I want five hundred warriors, ten boats, and twenty barrels of black dragon blood,"

Anqi said coldly, knowing she was quite popular and that the surrendered soldiers would likely help her.

"Fine, you can have whatever you want,"

Anfeng readily agreed.

"I also want to speak with you privately,"

Anqi continued.

"There's nothing you can't say. What do you want to say?"

Ansha said, dissatisfied.

"This is none of your business,"

Anqi said coldly.

"Alright, we still have time. We can talk slowly,"

Anfeng nodded.

"No, there's not much time left. Besides, this matter is between the two of us; it can't be leaked."

Anqi rolled her eyes at Ansha.

"Okay, no problem."

Anfeng readily agreed.

*** *** *** ***

"They've fallen for the trap!"

Upon receiving the scout's report, Zhou Yi clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Anqi will personally come to burn the grain. Taking her down is
equivalent to taking Ancheng."

"Your Highness, the scout only saw silver fireworks. Does that mean Anqi will personally come?"

Luo Wu scratched his head and asked.

"Yes, if it weren't her, the fireworks would be red."

Zhou Yi laughed.

"When will she cross the river? Where will she cross?"

Yuan Ye asked.

"I don't know."

Zhou Yi shook his head and said, "Where she crosses the river doesn't matter. The most important thing is the deployment in Kuangfeng Gorge." "

The five thousand skateboard troops are ready. They're just waiting for your order to set off. She ca
n't escape ."

Yuan Ye laughed.

"How many days do you think Anqi will arrive early to set up the ambush?"

Zhou Yi asked.

"In this weather, staying outside for even a short while will make you stiff from the cold. How many days early could she possibly arrive? I think at most
one day ,"

Yuan Ye laughed.

"It takes two or three days by fast horse from the riverbank to Kuangfeng Gorge. Even if she takes her horse and
rides , it will take her four or five days. I think... she'll arrive at most two or three days early,"

Luo Wu calculated.

"Very good. Then, we'll set off the day after tomorrow. We should arrive one or two days earlier than her, which should give us enough time to make preparations
,"

Zhou Yi nodded.

"Your Highness, please don't take any risks on this trip,"

Yuan Ye advised.

"I understand. There's no danger. If even 5,000 soldiers can't take down the Iron-Faced Rakshasa, we'll have to go home
and take care of our children,"

Zhou Yi laughed loudly.

Just then, a scout reported that the enemy on the opposite bank had added
a lot of reigniting the flames on the river. It was unclear how long the fire would burn.

"Black dragon blood is really a headache. If it keeps burning, how are we going to cross the river?"

Yuan Ye said, his head throbbing.

"Crossing the river isn't difficult..."

Zhou Yi pondered, "Could it be that they're using black dragon blood to defend the Dapeng River?"

"It seems so. Do they have a lot of black dragon blood?"

someone asked.

"It's said there's a well in the city that gushes out black dragon blood, an inexhaustible supply,"

Luo Wu frowned.

"That's troublesome. We need to establish a position on the opposite bank as soon as possible,"

Yuan Ye said angrily.

"I understand!"

Zhou Yi exclaimed, seemingly enlightened. "They're burning the Black Dragon Blood because they're afraid An Qi will burn the grain when she crosses the river, allowing us
to take advantage of the situation ."

*** *** *** ***

The Gale Gorge is a necessary passage to the Dapeng River. Despite its name, it's actually just rolling hills. Because the border region
is mostly plains with few mountains, and this area is constantly swept by strong winds, it's named Gale Gorge.

Zhou Yi and the others never dreamed that An Qi had already set off, even rushing to Gale Gorge. It turns out she never
believed Zuo Qingquan would genuinely surrender for her promiscuous sister, and fearing a trap, she secretly
discussed alternative arrangements with An Feng.

Although An Feng didn't think much of it, to reassure An Qi about intercepting Zhou's army's supplies, he readily agreed to her request.

Anqi's five hundred warriors arrived a day earlier than Zhou Yi and his men. She wasn't idle; she immediately made arrangements. Just as she was
finishing, scouts discovered that a large contingent of Zhou's army was heading straight for Kuangfeng Gorge. Anqi acted decisively, ordering her troops to scatter to safety
, while she herself hid on a small hill to observe the enemy's movements.

Witnessing the Zhou army traversing the snow on skateboards, moving swiftly and nimbly, and displaying impeccable discipline, Anqi felt a pang of
despair . She knew that if they could cross the river and attack, Ancheng would be indefensible.

Then Anqi saw Zhou Yi. He, like the other soldiers, was also using skateboards, but he was radiant
and spirited , seemingly having fully recovered from his recent injuries. Anqi breathed a sigh of relief, but her gaze
was still lingering on him, her heart pounding.

As Anqi was in a state of utter confusion, she suddenly noticed Zhou Yi seeming to have discovered something. He summoned his accompanying generals , who
looked around and pointed. Anqi immediately sensed something was wrong, gritted her teeth, rushed to where her mount was hiding, mounted, and suddenly appeared
on the hill.

"Prince Jin, we meet again!"

Anqi called out loudly.

"It's you?"

Zhou Yi was caught off guard by Anqi's sudden appearance and was somewhat flustered. The generals around him were even more tense.

"Isn't it a bit of an overreaction for you to mobilize so many troops to deal with a woman?"

Anqi giggled coquettishly.

"Perhaps."

Zhou Yi composed himself, shrugged, and said, "But knowing that the second-best expert in 'Color Poison' is coming, how could I dare
to be careless ?"

"Your Highness flatters me."

An Qi said calmly, "Zuo Qingquan is truly capable, informing Your Highness so quickly."

"Zuo Qingquan?"

Zhou Yi was secretly surprised, but then he had a plan and sneered, "So he really did defect. Then An Sha has also
returned to Ancheng."

"My sister is fortunate indeed."

An Qi said casually, secretly thinking that Zhou Yi seemed unaware of Zuo Qingquan's surrender. Had she wronged an innocent
person ?

"Actually, even without Zuo Qingquan, judging from the princess's arrangements, I could guess that the princess herself had taken action
."

Zhou Yi smiled.

"How so?"

An Qi asked in surprise, quickly thinking through her thoughts, not understanding what she had done to expose her whereabouts.

"Your army inexplicably burned the river with black dragon blood. Clearly, it was because you had another mission, and no one could stop our army from crossing,
so you reignited the fire,"

Zhou Yi replied casually.

"Is that so?"

An Qi pretended not to believe it, but was inwardly annoyed by An Feng's self-righteousness.

"Besides, it was confirmed by Zuo Qingquan,"

Zhou Yi laughed. "It's a pity he was so late in reporting, so I didn't have time to welcome the princess."

"He's so hateful, he deserves to die,"

An Qi said reproachfully, but she couldn't understand why Zhou Yi would admit that Zuo Qingquan was a spy.

"I'm afraid he's corrupted the princess's precious sword,"

Zhou Yi said dismissively.

"I never thought that the mighty army of the Celestial Empire, led by the current wise king, would resort to such underhanded tricks,"

An Qi said with a mocking laugh.

"All's fair in war,"

Zhou Yi said sternly. "Moreover, in order to end the war as soon as possible, reduce our casualties, and allow the people
to live in peace and prosperity , I will stop at nothing."

"As long as Your Highness withdraws your troops immediately, we can restore our old friendship and avoid fighting each other,"

An Qi cried out urgently.

"I didn't want to start a war, but An Feng was arrogant and rebellious, which led to this disaster,"

Zhou Yi said solemnly. "However, Princess, you've aided and abetted the wicked, and resisted the righteous army. I'm afraid you've lost your sense of right and wrong."

"I only acted to protect my country, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. I hope Your Highness will forgive me,"

An Qi said softly. "To say you've aided and abetted the wicked... alas, even if my father has faults, how can a daughter
speak ill of her father? Your Highness is too harsh. Besides, Luo Wu is cruel and tyrannical, oppressing the people, yet Your Highness wants to help him restore his kingdom
. Isn't that losing your sense of right and wrong?"

"This..."

Zhou Yi was somewhat at a loss for words, but he didn't want to reveal his true intentions, so he said vaguely, "Right and wrong will be judged by
public opinion How could I lose my sense of right and wrong?"

"Since that's the case, I have nothing more to say,"

An Qi sighed.

"It's rare for Princess to cross the river. I have many things to ask you. May I invite Princess to a secluded place for a chat?"

Zhou Yi laughed, seeing the soldiers standing around him, knowing they could act at any moment.

"Are you forbidding me from going back?"

Anqi, quick-witted as ever, understood his implied meaning.

"I wouldn't dare, but please stay with me for a few days, Princess. I will personally escort you back to the city in the future,"

Zhou Yi said sincerely. "I can guarantee your safety; no one will disturb you." "

If we were in each other's shoes, would you come back with me?"

Anqi asked mischievously.

"If the Princess gives the order, even if it means going through fire and water, I wouldn't dare disobey,"

Zhou Yi said with a grin.

"Greedy,"

Anqi couldn't help but laugh and scold. "Unless you can take me back, I won't go." "

The Princess is making me embarrass myself again."

Her silvery laughter stirred Zhou Yi's heart, and he couldn't help but say, "Before we begin, Princess, could you please remove
your mask and let me see your beautiful face?"

"If I'm ugly, will you let me go home?"

Anqi said playfully.

"Just by listening to her voice, one can tell that the princess must be a celestial being, let alone the fact that she's the most beautiful woman in the world
,"

Zhou Yi laughed.

"So the Prince of Jin of Great Zhou is so frivolous!"

An Qi spat, then removed the white iron mask from her head.

Zhou Yi and his soldiers hadn't tasted meat for over a month, and upon seeing her beautiful face, they couldn't help but stare intently, their eyes blazing with desire.

"Is she ugly?"

An Qi giggled. She was no stranger to such gazes, but for some reason, she
felt .

"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! Not only is she the most beautiful woman in the world, but she's also the most beautiful woman I've ever seen!"

Zhou Yi said sincerely.

"Have you seen many girls?"

An Qi had heard countless compliments in her life, but never with such joy, speaking sweetly.

"A little bit, I suppose,"

Zhou Yi laughed.

"You're lying!"

Anqi cried out in embarrassment, suddenly realizing that this man was an enemy, not a friend, and felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She said bitterly, "You 've
seen enough, this humble woman should take her leave."

"I haven't seen enough yet,"

Zhou Yi laughed.

"I'm sorry, I have to go."

Although Anqi wished she could say a few more words, she thought it was better not to meet at all, gritted her teeth, put on her mask
, and rode away.

"Chase! Don't let the Iron-Faced Rakshasa get away!"

Someone shouted, and the soldiers chased after her on their sleds.

"Don't shoot arrows, don't hurt her, I want her alive!"

Zhou Yi also chased after her, shouting loudly.

The soldiers sledded on the snow, moving very fast, and going downhill they were as fast as galloping horses. But
Anqi 's horse was not slow either. Although she couldn't shake off the pursuers behind her, it wouldn't be easy for them to catch up in a short time. At this moment, it all depended on
the endurance of both sides. If the horse couldn't keep up, Anqi would be surrounded.

Anqi turned her head and saw that Zhou Yi had overtaken her from behind. In the blink of an eye, he was already ahead. Knowing that with his
skill , even if her mount exhausted itself, it would be difficult to shake him off, she couldn't help but feel anxious.

Thus, on the misty white snow, a lone horse led the way, with thousands of Zhou soldiers chasing after him like phantoms—a truly
spectacular sight.

Before long, Anqi saw a withered branch standing upright in the snow ahead, knowing she was almost there. Seeing that Zhou Yi
seemed to have closed in a little more, she became even more anxious. Thinking of this heroic and witty young man, she couldn't care less about anything else and suddenly
let out a clear whistle.

As soon as the whistle sounded, Zhou Yi knew that Anqi was calling for reinforcements. But there was no rush. With their own forces outnumbering them,
it was the perfect opportunity to eliminate An Feng's troops.

Zhou Yi slowed his pace, preparing to issue an order, when he suddenly caught a strange odor. He then saw
a flash of fire in the distance, followed by a fiery dragon appearing on the snow, burning towards An Qi, who was galloping at full speed.

An Qi turned her horse to avoid the flames and continued her gallop, glancing back as the fire rapidly
spread.

Zhou Yi sensed something was wrong, twisted his ankle to stop his gliding, and ordered his troops to retreat.

Some soldiers couldn't stop in time and continued gliding forward. Before they had gone ten paces, a deafening roar erupted beneath their feet,
followed by an earth-shattering explosion, turning the surroundings into a sea of fire.

After the explosion, snow filled the air, white mist obscured the sky, and Zhou's army panicked, scattering in all directions. No one could
catch An Qi, who had disappeared into the snow.

Once the shock subsided, Zhou Yi and some officers who arrived later reorganized the army and assessed the losses, finding only
a few soldiers who hadn't been able to escape burned to death.

Zhou Yi secretly wiped away a bead of
sweat

. If An Qi had acted any later, not only would his side have suffered heavy casualties, but he himself would likely have been killed as well. What Zhou Yi couldn't understand was that An Qi, having risked showing herself to lure him into an ambush,
hadn't finished him off at the crucial beginning, leaving him utterly bewildered.

Gazing in the direction An Qi had disappeared, Zhou Yi felt a sense of loss and also a bit puzzled. That direction was deep inland; they shouldn't be able to
return to Ancheng. So he sent out scouts to track and investigate before setting off back to camp.

Passing the hill where An Qi had appeared, Zhou Yi couldn't help but stop and observe, recalling the scene. For some reason,
he suddenly smelled that strange odor again.

A sudden inspiration struck Zhou Yi, and he immediately ordered his men to search the surrounding area. Sure enough, they found a
rope soaked in black dragon blood in the snow, followed by eight buckets of black dragon blood buried underground.

From the black dragon blood they found, Zhou Yi began to understand.

Anqi was indeed fooled by Zuo Qingquan, leading her army to raid the grain supply. However, she arrived early and had buried the Black Dragon Blood beforehand.
This Black Dragon Blood was intended to destroy the grain carts, while the ambush site was meant to intercept pursuers. Only

after discovering his army did Anqi realize she had fallen into a trap, but she didn't have time to dig out the Black Dragon Blood. Seeing that he seemed to
have discovered something, she was forced to reveal herself to divert his attention. Far from being malicious, she even seemed to
have some affection for him.

Upon realizing this, Zhou Yi felt much relieved. He ordered his men to dig out the Black Dragon Blood and returned to his position.

"Find Pei Yuan immediately,"

Zhou Yi said excitedly upon returning to camp.

"Who is Pei Yuan?"

Yuan Ye asked, completely bewildered, not understanding why Zhou Yi was still so happy despite his defeat.

"Pei Yuan is a craftsman, the most outstanding craftsman in the world today,"

Zhou Yi said with a smile. Although he didn't reveal that he was the one who built the secret cave, he believed Yuan Ye already knew.

Not long after, a guard led in an old man. Some recognized him as the chief craftsman of the engineering battalion.

"Old Pei, you've found the Black Dragon Blood!"

Zhou Yi shouted.

"Found it? How much? Too little is useless,"

the old man Pei Yuan asked without kneeling.

"Eight buckets should be enough,"

Zhou Yi said with a smile.

"Eight buckets? That's enough. I can test the fire extinguishing bombs now,"

Pei Yuan said excitedly.

"I'll set up a fire pit in the open space behind the camp. Go and get the fire extinguishing bombs,"

Zhou Yi nodded.

When Pei Yuan and an engineer returned with the fire extinguishing bombs, Zhou Yi had already used the Black Dragon Blood to start a
large fire .

The fire extinguishing bomb resembled a giant, inflated ball, too large for two strong men to encircle even holding hands. It was
a large leather bag, likely a modified tent. Though clumsy, it didn't seem heavy; the sapper lifted it effortlessly with both hands,
which seemed odd.

"Is it really that big?"

Zhou Yi frowned.

"It is large, but very effective,"

Pei Yuan said awkwardly.

"Try it,"

Zhou Yi said, pointing to the fire.

Pei Yuan then directed the sapper to take the fire extinguishing bomb, opened the bag, and exerted force. A
large cloud of white, foamy substance poured out and covered the fire.

Strangely enough, as soon as the foam was applied, the fire seemed to shrink considerably, and soon the raging
flames completely extinguished.

"What is this? I can't believe it can extinguish the flames of Black Dragon Blood!"

Luo Wu exclaimed.

"This is my carefully crafted... fire extinguishing agent; it can put out any kind of fire,"

Pei Yuan said proudly.

"Very good, mass-produce them immediately."

Zhou Yi asked happily, "Are the rafts finished?"

"Three thousand have been made, that should be enough."

Pei Yuan nodded.

"The river is getting higher and higher, the rafts won't be able to cross."

Luo Wu said dismissively.

"Rafts aren't for crossing rivers, they're for building bridges, building a floating bridge on the river!"

Zhou Yi laughed loudly.

*** *** *** ***
Anqi led five hundred warriors back to Ancheng. After washing up and changing clothes, Anfeng summoned her. With
her were Ansha and Zuo Qingquan, and several trusted generals.

"Did you destroy the supplies?"

Anfeng asked as soon as Anqi appeared.

"No supplies, it was a trap..."

Although she knew someone must have already reported it, Anqi repeated herself, omitting her
conversation with Zhou Yi.

"A trap? You mean Zuo Qingquan is a spy?"

Ansha said coldly.

"I don't know,"

Anqi said blankly. She had thought about it for a long time on the way back, but still couldn't tell whether Zhou Yi's words were true or false.
Seeing Zuo Qingquan standing next to Ansha looking calm and composed, as if it had nothing to do with him, she became even more suspicious that Zhou Yi was talking nonsense.

"Then let's not talk about him, let's talk about you,"

Anfeng sneered. "You let Zhou Yi go again this time, didn't you?"

"I said killing him would be useless,"

Anqi retorted. "This time I... I didn't mean to, I was just chasing him so fast that I
misjudged the distance."

"Misjudged?"

Ansha sneered.

"So all twenty barrels of black dragon blood are gone?"

Anfeng sneered.

"Yes,"

Anqi replied, hoping that Zhou Yi had been ambushed and had rushed back without discovering the remaining black dragon blood.

"What do you mean it's all gone? You gave it to Zhou Yi!"

Ansha said angrily.

"Nonsense, why would I give it to him?"

Anqi said angrily.

"Why wouldn't you? You're so eager to surrender to him!"

Ansha said through gritted teeth.

"You're framing me!"

Anqi said, her face flushed with anger.

"Then what did you say to him when you were alone?"

Anfeng asked coldly.

"I... I asked him to withdraw his troops to avoid bloodshed,"

Anqi replied, knowing someone had told Anfeng.

"Is that so?"

Anfeng said coldly, "Then why did you take off your mask?"

"I..."

Anqi was speechless. After struggling for a while, she came up with a plausible explanation and said shyly, "He wanted to see
me, so... I took off my mask to distract him so I could escape."

"If you're going to use a honey trap, you should take off your clothes too,"

Ansha said with a sneer.

"No, no, I didn't mean it!"

Anqi cried out urgently.

"You forgot he's an enemy who wants to kill us,"

Anfeng said sullenly.

"Father, we can't beat Zhou's army, let's surrender!"

Anqi finally couldn't hold back and cried out in sorrow.

"Surrender? Isn't surrendering just suicide?"

Anfeng said angrily.

"Father, Prince Jin is unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness; he wouldn't indiscriminately kill the innocent,"

Anqi said solemnly.

"So you've repeatedly let the enemy go and protected him at every turn, haven't you?"

Anfeng said sinisterly.

"I was thinking of everyone's best interests,"

Anqi said through gritted teeth.

"Besides, only we'll die; she doesn't have to."

Ansha sneered.

"You little bitch, like begets like, and a rat's child knows how to burrow. You're just as
shameless as your dead mother!"

Anfeng cursed.

"No, I'm not... my mother isn't either... sob... she's innocent!"

Anqi sobbed.

"Innocent? There's no such thing as innocence!"

Ansha added fuel to the fire.

"Outrageous! Men, seize this traitorous little bitch!"

Anfeng roared. "If she dares to resist, kill her without mercy!"

"Father, don't you have any father-daughter bond?"

Anqi screamed.

"I don't have a shameless daughter like you!"

Anfeng said, his anger burning.

"I should have known, you... you never treated me like a daughter... you just coveted my martial arts and military
strategies so you could do things for me."

Anqi cried, tears streaming down her face.

"Attack! Why aren't you attacking?"

Anfeng roared.

"Who dares to lay a hand on me?"

Anqi wiped away her tears and shouted, "An... Anfeng, I sever all ties with you from this day forward, we'll
never see each other again!"

"You bitch!"

Anfeng roared, lunging forward and throwing a punch.

Anqi didn't even try to defend herself, dodging the blow and heading towards the door. Ansha remained seated, merely chuckling coldly.
Zuo Qingquan and the onlookers dared not make a move.

Once outside, Anqi felt the world was vast, yet she didn't know where to go, her heart filled with grief and indignation!
In her turmoil, a sudden gust of wind swept over her head. Knowing someone was plotting against her, she quickly leaped to dodge, only to be
met with a rope net several feet in diameter. There was no way to escape; she had no choice but to surrender.

"Father, if I hadn't been prepared, this little bitch would have gotten away."

Ansha, who had already come outside, saw several soldiers binding Anqi and said boastfully.

"Where could she possibly run to?"

Anfeng sneered.

"What? I bet she'll escape to the other side, then bring Zhou Yi back and wipe us out
,"

Ansha said sullenly.

"Chief, what should we do with her?"

a general asked.

"This traitorous bitch, can we let her live?"

Ansha said coldly.

"Princess Anqi is quite popular. If we kill her, the others might not be satisfied, and it will affect morale,"

another general said.

"Lock her up first, drive Zhou Yi away, and then deal with her slowly,"

Anfeng sneered.

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