[Wuxia] Long Hui's Male Concubine (Complete) - 12

In the seventh chapter, the wicked demon soldier

Chu Wan, her face flushed with spring, half-reclined on the bed, her delicate body tucked under a blanket, her eyes alluring and her lips smiling as she gazed at the three men. Inside the room,

the spring light was warm and inviting. Long Hui sat imposingly in a chair, his white feathers held in front of him, savoring her petal-like red lips, kissing them until saliva overflowed and made a sizzling sound. Lin Birou, meanwhile, knelt beneath him, her lips like a flute, sucking and licking his fleshy tortoise, serving him with utmost care and attention. She even cleaned his two scrotums with her delicate tongue, occasionally nibbling at them with her lips.

After washing for a while, Lin Birou released the dragon root, stroking the shaft with her soft hands, and said in a seductive voice, "Dragon Lord, could you grant Birou a blissful experience?"

Long Hui laughed, "You vixen, if you want pleasure, come on up yourself!"

Lin Birou giggled, stood up gracefully, and positioned her round buttocks against the shaft, her vulva swallowing the man's scepter with a wet, clam-like sensation, enveloping the glans in her tender, plump flesh, her seductive flesh writhing and undulating.

Long Hui enjoyed the tightness and wetness of Lin Birou's flower-like opening, while his hands lingered on Bai Lingyu's full breasts.

Bai Lingyu was dazed by the scent of intercourse and the tingling in her chest, panting heavily, her honey-colored skin already covered with a thin layer of fragrant sweat.

At this moment, Chu Wanbing, wearing a gauze robe and holding a handkerchief, came over and wiped away Bai Lingyu's sweat: "Little Yu'er, are you hot?"

Bai Lingyu shook her head and bit her lip,

saying, "No, it's just..." Her cheeks flushed, and she hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Lin Birou, still swaying her hips, chimed in with a laugh, "Our Princess Protector is infatuated."

Bai Lingyu, her thoughts exposed, was overcome with shame.

Chu Wanbing spat and pinched Lin Birou's erect, tender nipple, laughing and scolding, "You naughty Birou, always teasing others! Look at how horny you are now!"

Lin Birou's vagina was already a mess; the wet, sticky fluid, heated and ground by the hot dragon root, had become extremely viscous, like a honey-coated fruit syrup, so sticky and thick that it clung to their pubic hair.

"Bing'er, quickly taste Bi Rou's breasts!"

Long Hui grasped her bulging breasts from behind, pinching a small mound on the flesh to make the nipples even more prominent.

Chu Wanbing, quick-witted and sharp-tongued, opened her mouth and took the nipple into her mouth, licking it gently with her fragrant tongue. Lin Bi Rou was thoroughly aroused by her outstanding oral skills, her whole body convulsing, her plump buttocks shaking violently, then her entire body tensed and trembled, her face showing an expression of ecstasy.

At the same time, Long Hui's other hand was equally uninhibited, roaming over Bai Lingyu's chest and abdomen, his fingers sliding down her thighs, lightly flicking the clitoris among the pubic hair. Most deadly of all, his fingers concealed two streams of energy, hot and cold, which the delicate vulva could not withstand, stimulating it to gush forth with fluids.

"Oh..."

Bai Lingyu's tense body gradually went limp, her lower body becoming increasingly muddy, even the chair was soaked. She pleaded in a pitiful voice, "So hot...so cold...so uncomfortable, Long Hui, stop...stop pinching me!"

Although Long Hui had destroyed the parchment scroll, he still remembered the lewd techniques on it and used them casually.

In addition to the Panlong Fufeng technique, this Fang Xingling skill had a total of six moves. The one used on Bai Lingyu was called the Fuyin Hand. This move focused on arousing a woman's desire with its techniques. The fingers moved lightly and heavily over the various sensitive parts of the woman's body, creating a sensation of rushing water and fluttering feathers. In addition, Long Hui suddenly came up with a method—injecting hot and cold energy. Bai Lingyu had been brought to multiple orgasms by the few fingers, panting and moaning seductively.

Chu Wanbing spat out Lin Birou's breasts, pushed Long Hui away, and scolded, "What are you doing again, making Sister Bai so embarrassed!"

Long Hui laughed, "Embarrassing? Ask Lingyu if she feels uncomfortable or comfortable."

As he spoke, his lower body did not hesitate, pouring the icy and fiery energy into his dragon root, stirring wildly inside Lin Birou's body. Lin Birou felt hot and cold inside her body at different times. Her gushing flower fluid was scalded by the heat, and her limbs and bones were soft and transparent. At other times, she was frozen cold, and goosebumps appeared on her fair skin.

"Dragon Lord...you're using Ice and Fire!"

Lin Birou cried out in shock. This "Ice and Fire" technique was taught to her by Cui Die. It involved channeling hot and cold energy into her perineum to enhance the pleasure of her vaginal opening. It was a surefire way to deal with Long Hui. However, today Long Hui used it against her, using the dragon spear as a conduit to unleash the Ice and Fire upon her. This left Lin Birou with languid eyes, her soul adrift, moaning in a daze.

"No...Dragon Lord, Birou is...is dying!"

Lin Birou had intended to use the Ice and Fire technique as well, but the continuous pleasure had already blurred her consciousness. She fainted from the intense pleasure and collapsed to the ground with a thud, curling up like a large white shrimp. Her snow-white flesh trembled uncontrollably, and with a mournful cry, a thick, fragrant stream of vaginal fluid gushed out between her legs.

Although Chu Wanbing knew Lin Birou was no match for Long Hui, she hadn't expected her to lose so quickly. Still in shock, she saw Long Hui extend his clutches towards Bai Lingyu.

Bai Lingyu, already weakened by the caressing of her genitals and consumed by lust, still had the strength to resist. Long Hui lifted her by her armpits, bringing her close, arranging them in a seated position facing each other. His dragon spear plunged into her slippery private parts without any resistance.

For some reason, Bai Lingyu felt as if she were melting ice; her once tight and full lower body showed signs of melting, seemingly even softer than Chu Wanbing's naturally alluring nature. She couldn't resist the dragon's root even slightly, her flower core pierced by the man's spear.

"So hot…it's melting!"

Bai Lingyu felt as if her flower base was being burned, a tingling, numb sensation spreading through her, making her feel like she was about to collapse. She hurriedly grabbed Long Hui's shoulders, raised her head, and gasped for breath.

Long Hui's technique is also known as "Fire Roasting the Deep Palace."

It involves channeling some crude internal energy into the male organ, making it scorching hot, then churning it inside the woman's body, simultaneously striking the uterus and roasting the clitoris, bringing the woman to an instant orgasm.

Long Hui, possessing pure Yang energy, used this technique with twice the effect. Upon entering, Bai Lingyu's clitoris instantly opened wide, experiencing multiple orgasms.

After a few thrusts, Long Hui noticed her vaginal opening had loosened after several intense surges, so he reached for the princess's anus, intending to ravage it.

A few fingers gently caressed the tender flesh of her chrysanthemum bud, and Bai Lingyu shyly protested, "Long Hui, no… we have to travel tomorrow…

"

Long Hui chuckled, "Little Yu'er, don't be afraid. I'm just testing you; I won't force you."

He kneaded Bai Lingyu's firm buttocks with both hands, flipping her over into a prone position. The candlelight illuminated her tight, rounded buttocks, a breathtaking sight. Her anus was a small, delicate spot, contracting under the man's caresses, appearing incredibly cute.

Long Hui grabbed her breasts with one hand, caressing them, his fingertips pinching and rubbing her erect nipples. Taking advantage of Bai Lingyu's unpreparedness, he forcefully pushed his finger into her anus. Bai Lingyu's rear was already wet with her

vaginal fluid, slippery inside and out. With a little force, he managed to push his thumb halfway in. Her anus, already moistened and skillfully manipulated, easily breached the entrance.

Long Hui was startled; while her rear was attacked, her front became even tighter, his thumb and penis feeling unbearably numb.

Long Hui used his two great lewd techniques on her, fearing he might really ruin her, so he only inserted his thumb a short distance before daring not to move it any further.

Little did he know that Bai Lingyu was at her most beautiful moment, her waist twisting rapidly, her beautiful buttocks swaying wildly, responding to Long Hui's thrusts with high-pitched moans and cries: "Stinky Long Hui... um... you... why are you inserting it into my back... um..."

With a loud cry, the flesh inside her vagina tightly contracted, gripping his penis with a tense grip.

Then a stream of hot fluid poured down on her head, sticky and washing over the shaft, gushing out from the crevice of her vulva, instantly turning the hair between their lower abdomens a white, sticky mess.

Long Hui was mesmerized, completely absorbed in the sight, when suddenly her abdominal muscles contracted, her buttocks trembled, and another gush of fluid escaped her lips. Her tender flesh tightened again, her delicate body trembling repeatedly, her pretty face pressed against the carpet, her flower-like opening contracting and releasing, her tender essence still gushing forth. She must have been utterly exhausted this time.

Bai Lingyu lay limp and powerless beneath him, her honey-colored, plump skin glistening with a thin layer of fragrant sweat, her vibrant red making her look like a lotus emerging from the water.

Long Hui wanted to wait for Bai Lingyu to catch her breath before continuing his lewd acts, but after waiting for a while and seeing no movement from her, he panicked and quickly embraced her slender waist, gently lifting her up.

Bai Lingyu let out a soft moan, her jade-like back pressed against his chest, her beautiful buttocks nestled against his lower abdomen, her delicate body firmly held in his arms. She gasped and pleaded, "Good brother, please spare Xiaoyu'er... we have to set off back to Jinling tomorrow."

Chu Wanbing wiped her sweat with her sleeve, half-complainingly scolding, "You little thief, Sister Bai is very tired now, please don't bully her anymore."

She paused, then loosened her belt, biting her red lips, and said, "If that's not enough, I... I'll keep you company!"

Bai Lingyu couldn't help but look at her gratefully.

Long Hui chuckled, pulling his stained-with-lewd penis from Bai Lingyu's crotch. He flipped Chu Wanbing over, placing her on all fours. Now, these two extreme beauties, one strong and one gentle, both had their buttocks raised, lined up in a row.

Long Hui parted Chu Wanbing's plump, soft buttocks, rubbed his penis against her anus a few times, then thrust his hips forward, inserting it into her tender, warm anus.

Although her rear was lubricated with anal oil, Chu Wanbing still felt a swelling and discomfort, her eyebrows furrowing and her fair face glistening with sweat.

Long Hui's one hand unconsciously kneaded her large, hard-to-grasp breasts, while the other hand reached between her thighs, teasing her delicate clitoris.

Played with by Long Hui's lewd techniques, Chu Wanbing let out a soft moan, her fullness dissipating, transforming into a surge of tenderness. Her lover's handsome appearance and intense love instantly filled her heart, lingering there. She turned back and passionately kissed Long Hui.

Long Hui's penis was erect, his mind completely absorbed, his large mouth repeatedly sucking the saliva from Bing'er's lips, his tongue occasionally probing and wandering.

After a few rounds, a soft, slippery substance touched her, presumably the little phoenix's three-inch clitoris, which felt tender, smooth, and sweet.

Chu Wanbing stuck out her tongue repeatedly, exchanging saliva with Long Hui.

Suddenly, she felt a tingling in her nipples, and her husband grasped her tender pink nipples.

She let out a soft moan, and her entire upper body went limp. Suddenly, Lin Birou propped herself up and reminded her, "Bing'er, quickly use the hot and cold method, or it will be too late!"

Chu Wanbing's mind jolted. Recalling Long Hui's various lewd techniques, she feared she would also be violated by him. Immediately, she contracted her lower abdomen, guiding the hot and cold demonic energy into her lower body. Instantly, her anus and intestines were filled with both hot and cold sensations. Her intestines were sometimes warm and moist, sometimes cold and moist, and they could even suck and draw in, almost causing Long Hui to lose control of his ejaculation.

"Ice Marrow Strength and Azure Wood Tempering?"

Long Hui was secretly startled. He only now remembered that this brat also knew ice and fire internal energy. In this way, besides Cui Die and Lin Birou, he now had another alluring beauty by his side. The most fatal thing was that this little phoenix had the Xuan Yin Charming Body protecting her, making her sensual and resilient. Now that she had learned this move, if he didn't adapt, he would truly be defeated.

"That slut Birou taught this little girl the ice and fire technique, and she's become incredibly difficult to deal with!"

Long Hui was secretly astonished. The outcome of the

battle was decided in an instant. If he hadn't also possessed innate talent, he probably would have been defeated. Thinking of the word "innate," Long Hui immediately thought of the two phoenix sisters. If they also used this ice and fire technique against him, the consequences would be unpredictable... "It seems I need to find another way, otherwise I'll really become those two vixens' male concubines!"

Long Hui secretly made up his mind to quickly come up with a wonderful way to subdue the phoenixes and regain his husbandly authority.

Upon thinking of this, Long Hui channeled his inner energy, causing his dragon spear to become both hot and cold, constantly churning within Chu Wanbing's anus, thrusting in and out. Her tender anus churned, her plump buttocks alternating between red and white, clearly a manifestation of the raging heat and cold.

The alternation of heat and cold in her lower body, while possessing the power to kill, also made her extremely sensitive. The contest between the two was a test of endurance and inner energy. Chu Wanbing, whose foundation was inferior to Long Hui's, was instantly overwhelmed, her energy waning and her body going limp. She collapsed to the ground, unable to channel the heat and cold energy into her lower body any longer. Her clitoris loosened, and her vaginal fluids gushed out.

Long Hui pressed his advantage, grabbing Chu Wanbing's buttocks and lifting her up, still keeping his penis inside her anus. He sat on the ground, placing his penis on his lap, and then began to caress her genitals, teasing her breasts.

Chu Wanbing felt a burning, tingling sensation in her chest. Her soft breasts swelled and bulged, making her already large breasts appear even fuller, like two honeydew melons ready to burst forth with sweet nectar. Just as her breasts reached their limit, Long Hui's hand, which was caressing her vulva, suddenly changed temperature. His fingers, like icicles, relentlessly poked at her breasts, instantly freezing her bulging nipples and raising goosebumps.

The hand continued to move downwards, and Long Hui's left hand played with her vulva. His middle finger and thumb gently pried open the labia, revealing the bright red flesh inside, while his index finger slipped into her vagina.

Chu Wanbing's body stiffened involuntarily, and she cried out in a soft moan, "You little thief...no, no...Bing'er is going to die..."

Her rear was still filled with a hot, fleshy rod, while her front was being teased by Long Hui's lewd hands. Having just been penetrated by two rods, her sensitive body could no longer control itself. Her snowy belly convulsed and contracted incessantly, her eyes glazed over, and her vulva became increasingly wet.

Seeing her vaginal fluids flowing more and more profusely, Long Hui was about to say something teasing when she pressed her hand firmly against her entrance, her legs tightly closed, trapping his hand.

"What's wrong with this girl?"

Long Hui suddenly felt strange. Normally, even if the little girl had climaxed repeatedly, she wouldn't close her legs so tightly, clamping her vulva. But why was she behaving like this today?

Just as he was wondering, he suddenly felt a warm, wet, and slippery liquid on his palm. This liquid wasn't the gushing of vaginal fluid, nor was it as sticky as vaginal fluid; it was slightly astringent and slightly sour, mixed with a faint, musky smell.

Long Hui's heart skipped a beat, and he teased, "Good Bing'er, you've wet your pants!"

Chu Wanbing cried out, her face flushed with embarrassment, wishing she could disappear into a hole.

But her body was weak and powerless, and with an iron rod still inside her, she couldn't move. She could only quickly tighten her lower abdomen to stop the urge to urinate.

Little did she know that Long Hui's playful nature wouldn't stop there. His other hand kept kneading and squeezing her lower abdomen, and warm breath emanated from his palm, seeping into her snow-white skin through the pores. The urge to urinate that she had finally managed to stop collapsed again.

"You little thief...you, you did it on purpose, you bastard, you shameless!"

Chu Wanbing was overwhelmed with shame and anger, tears streaming down her face. Her body, however, was out of control. It tensed up briefly, then relaxed, as Long Hui's hands pushed her apart, her long, slender, fair legs immediately separating, revealing her moist, smooth, and beautiful vulva. Her tender labia trembled, and a stream of sweet vaginal fluid shot out. At the same time, a jet of water gushed from above her vulva. This little phoenix had not only climaxed but had also lost control of her bladder due to Long Hui's lewd play. The two streams of clear liquid merged together, falling to the ground with a tinkling sound, quite pleasant to the ear.

Chu Wanbing, having experienced both ejaculation and incontinence, was overwhelmed by the stimulation and fainted.

Seeing her climax repeatedly, Long Hui, fearing it would harm her health, immediately inserted his penis into her vagina and ejaculated some of his semen to replenish her strength. He then ejaculated inside Lin Birou and Bai Lingyu as well, using a yin-yang balancing method to help the two women recover their strength.

After the climax, Chu Wanbing regained some strength and suddenly broke free from the bastard's hold. Her face flushed with shame, she clenched her fists and punched his chest: "Bastard, bastard, you shameless scoundrel!"

After punching him a few times, remembering her embarrassing behavior in front of her sisters, Chu Wanbing felt both ashamed and anxious, and tears streamed down her face. Long Hui pleaded with her until she finally smiled through her tears.

After a night of pleasure, Long Hui carried the three women to bed to rest. Smelling the lingering scent of spring, the four quickly drifted off to sleep.

Upon waking, they dressed and washed, ready to depart.

Chu Wanbing fastened Long Hui's cloak and said softly, "Little thief, this time when you return to Jiangnan, you must be careful to avoid Qiu Baifei's revenge."

Long Hui nodded.

Chu Wanbing then said, "Little thief, Mother left a message in her brocade pouch, saying it's for dealing with Qiu Baifei."

Long Hui asked curiously, "What exactly is it?"

Chu Wanbing said, "Scare him if you can, beat him if you can't!"

Long Hui smiled, thinking to himself what kind of brilliant plan this was, but after careful consideration, he thought, "Sister Luo would never leave a letter casually; she must be testing me... But how should I plan to scare him and beat him?"

After fastening her cloak, Chu Wanbing lowered her eyes and said, "Little thief, after you return to Jinling, you should quickly marry Sister Bai and Sister Die. Don't forget Bi Rou and Wuhen either; bring them all into the Long family."

Bai Lingyu and Lin Bi Rou couldn't help but feel overjoyed, their beautiful faces blushing.

Long Hui thought to himself, "Bing'er is truly virtuous. After taking Xiao Yu'er and Sister Die into my household, I can legitimately unite various forces. Moreover, both of them are deeply devoted to me. This action can be considered both public and private. Furthermore, Bi Rou and Wu Hen have been with me for a long time, and their marriage is also imminent." Still relying on your hands? How can that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! High-grade silicone video, Fan Bingbing's lower body realistically molded, highly realistic vulva shape, soft and delicate skin! Built-in large particle protrusions, close to the female physiological structure, experience a more realistic feeling... A rhythmic flow, irresistible! Click to enter.

Thinking of this, Long Hui couldn't help but affectionately kiss her forehead, but he saw Chu Wanbing's hands clenched tightly, hesitant to speak, her eyes flickering, her head lowered, seemingly with some unspeakable secrets.

Long Hui couldn't help but ask, "Bing'er, is there anything else you want to say?"

Chu Wanbing bit her lip and said, word by word, "You little thief... From now on, you will announce to the outside world that I, I am your concubine..."

Her eyes welled up with tears.

Long Hui was startled and quickly cupped her face, asking, "Bing'er, what are you saying!"

Bai Lingyu also said anxiously, "Bing'er... You were the first to marry into the family, and the first to fall in love with Long Hui. Who else but you deserves the title of first wife? Why do you have to humble yourself!"

Chu Wanbing shook her head, saying, "Lingyu, you don't understand... Although there is no distinction between elder and younger sisters, and no formal title, in the eyes of those who submit to Long Hui, you are a princess, and the first wife of the Long family should be you, while I am just a demoness. In the eyes of outsiders, I can never be on par with you."

Lin Birou immediately understood, thinking to herself, "In the eyes of the world, all demons are vicious, and Lingyu is a princess. Even if the demon race surrenders, Bing..." "You must never be ranked alongside her, much less be above her, otherwise the soldiers and civilians will fear alienation and resentment."

Looking at the little phoenix's tearful expression, Long Hui reached out and hugged her, saying each word clearly, "Silly girl, you are also my beloved wife, how can you be a concubine!"

Chu Wanbing nestled in his arms and said, "This is just empty talk, you little thief, I am satisfied with your sentiment. Bing'er believes that when we return home, you will still love me just the same."

Long Hui sighed, "Bing'er, although your act of self-sacrifice may temporarily silence outsiders, it also inadvertently destroys the good intentions of you and your daughter."

Chu Wanbing looked at Long Hui in confusion.

Long Hui said, "Your identity is that of a demon princess. If I cannot clear your name, Bing'er, then the demon race will be considered inferior, reduced to lowly people, subjected to oppression and discrimination. Over time, this will inevitably lead to conflict and even war. Although lowering your status may ensure temporary peace, it will sow the seeds of future trouble."

Chu Wanbing's beautiful face darkened, and she asked in astonishment, "Then... then what should we do?"

Long Hui sighed, "The world considers demons evil, and demons, under the pressure of public opinion for thousands of years, have come to believe that they cannot tolerate the mortal world and are enemies of humans... But Bing'er, have you ever thought about this?" "As the saying goes, 'Your appearance reflects your heart.' The more you believe you are out of place, the more out of place you truly become, forever excluded from the

mortal world, condemned by others with your respective evil names." Since the defeat in the Great Wilderness War, the demon race has become synonymous with calamity. Demons, too, harbor resentment due to being ostracized, exacerbating conflicts and creating a vicious cycle. Recalling the union of Luo Qingyan and Chu Wuque, although Chu Wuque subconsciously rejected demons, Luo Qingyan also feared her identity being exposed. It was precisely because of this that her fears came true, leading to the later tragedy.

If Luo Qingyan had been honest with Chu Wuque before their union, revealing her identity and giving him a choice, at worst Chu Wuque would have drawn his sword and turned against her, but Luo Qingyan could have extricated herself earlier, avoiding this heart-wrenching pain.

Long Hui said, "Silly girl, only when you can understand your place, forget that you are a demon, and rectify your true nature, can the world see your determination and sincerity. Constant retreat and humiliation will not bring you equal treatment."

Chu Wanbing frowned, muttering to herself, "Rectify my true nature, rectify my true nature..."

Long Hui said softly, "Bing'er, besides, if I were to wrong you for the sake of temporary victory or defeat, why would I still fight to the death with Cang Shitian! The reason I'm determined to fight the Haotian Sect to the end is..." "Besides revenge, there's another reason: to ensure my woman can live a good life in the future, without having to hide, and can peacefully enjoy the warm sunshine of this land. If you lower yourself, wouldn't all my efforts be in vain!"

Chu Wanbing's eyes reddened, and she tightly hugged Long Hui's waist, tears streaming down her face, saying, "Little thief... thank you..."

Bai Lingyu and Lin Birou were also deeply moved upon hearing this, leaning towards Long Hui. Long Hui readily accepted them, embracing the two women as well, enjoying the three soft, fragrant bodies in his arms.

Suddenly, Chu Wanbing's delicate body trembled, and she abruptly broke free from Long Hui's embrace, staring wide-eyed into the distance.

Long Hui asked curiously, "Bing'er, what's wrong?"

Chu Wanbing frowned and said, "Little thief... I... I feel like there's a demonic aura approaching from the northwest, and it's filled with a fierce and malevolent energy. It seems like it's coming with ill intentions."

Chu Wanbing was still very sensitive to the aura of her own kind, so what she said shouldn't be wrong, but Long Hui was puzzled. The demon race had clearly already submitted to him, so where did this fierce and malevolent energy come from? Moreover, the northwest of Jiuye was right next to Tiebi Pass. As

soon as she finished speaking, Long Hui felt his eyelids twitch, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.

Could it be that war was about to break out at Tiebi Pass again? This thought immediately flashed through Long Hui's mind, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem quite right. The major tribes on the grasslands had suffered heavy casualties because of Tie Lie, and many had been wiped out. Moreover, Tie Lie had been scattered. How could there still be a strong army knocking on the pass and invading the border?

Thinking of this, Long Hui hurriedly rushed out of the house, used his wind-riding technique to soar into the sky, and gazed into the distance.

As soon as they reached the clouds, they saw a strong and resolute figure—none other than Yang Ye.

Long Hui bowed to him, but Yang Ye waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities. You must have sensed something amiss, right?" Long Hui

nodded, and Yang Ye said, "Let's go take a look."

The two flew together, but the closer they got to the northwest, the stronger the demonic aura became. Long Hui also found it strange; this demonic aura was very different from that of Bing'er and the others. Among the demons he knew, there was no such violent and manic aura. Occasionally, he would encounter it because Xiao Xiao would suddenly act crazy.

As their target approached, the ominous clouds in the sky grew thicker. Yang Ye waved his hand, parting the clouds, and the two looked down. They saw that the grassland was filled with densely packed people, their ranks orderly, dressed in military armor. Judging from their heads, there were at least thirty to fifty thousand people, and dust was rising from all directions, indicating that many groups were converging on the center.

Long Hui frowned and said, "Judging from this, this army has about 70,000 to 80,000 men. If we add the logistics and supplies, it is probably close to 100,000 men."

Yang Ye said, "The clothing of those 30,000 to 50,000 troops in the center belongs to the Tie Lie clan, while the troops surrounding them on the periphery are from various Western Regions countries."

After a pause, Yang Ye sneered, "It seems this is a hidden hand that Cang Shitian specially arranged for me. Hmph, the remnants of Tie Lie's forces form the central camp, while the Western Regions allied forces form the left and right flanks. What a clever scheme!"

Long Hui thought to himself, "So the demonic aura that Bing'er sensed was from these impure demons. They lack the demon race's supernatural powers to control their demonic blood, hence their violent and ferocious aura."

Tie Lie is a descendant of the Canglang clan, but because he lacks a complete cultivation method to utilize the demonic blood within his body, he cannot condense a demonic form and can only transform into a beast form. Moreover, his intelligence decreases after transformation, and he only focuses on killing enemies without the ability to think calmly. In the eyes of the demon race, these are nothing more than a group of inferior bastards. However, these bastards are numerous, and although their individual combat strength is not as good as that of the orthodox demon race, it is far superior to that of ordinary soldiers.

Long Hui gritted his teeth and said, "No wonder Cang Shitian wanted to protect Agu Bixiao. It turns out he wanted to restrain Tiebi Pass in the future!" Yang Ye examined the army below for a moment and sighed, "Long Hui, let's go back first!"

The two flew back to Jiuye County and told their confidants what had happened. Everyone immediately looked worried.

Yang Ye said, "Long Hui, you and Ling Yu immediately lead the Azure Dragon and Qilin armies to Jiangnan. I will leave Tiebi Pass to you."

Bai Lingyu said, "Commander, Tie Lie's intentions this time are not good. If we transfer two more armies, it may affect the fighting strength of Tiebi Pass."

Yang Ye said, "It's alright. I can still handle a mere remnant of defeated troops. However, Tiebi Pass will not be able to provide you with assistance for a period of time!"

In addition to its own mountain city, Tiebi Pass also has eight military towns. Now, Tiebi Pass's military strength is no longer at its peak. In addition to guarding the pass, it also has to take care of the defense line of the eight towns. This presents a huge problem: the defense line is too long and the manpower is scarce. Tie Lie is best at fast horse raids and quick escapes. The long defense line has become a burden. After the migration five years ago, the border people are exhausted, and it is probably difficult to launch a second migration of soldiers and civilians.

Bai Lingyu said, "The two armies together number around 20,000. Once they are transferred, Tiebi Pass will likely face a shortage of manpower."

At this moment, Lu Chengyan chuckled and fanned herself, "Princess, there's no need to worry. Now that Tie Lie has come knocking on the pass, at least in the eyes of the border people, these Tie Lie are invading again. Our border troops are fighting to protect our homeland, and they will join the battle for their lives. The eight military garrisons have 50,000 border residents, which is a considerable force."

Long Hui frowned and said, "But we have now been designated as rebels by the court. It will be extremely difficult to mobilize the border residents."

Lu Chengyan smiled and said, "It's not difficult, not difficult at all! After Cang Shitian takes control of the government, he certainly won't send a single soldier to Tiebi Pass, nor will he provide any war supplies." The common people are the most honest and straightforward. Seeing the court's actions, how could they not feel disheartened? They quickly joined forces with us to fight. Although Cang Shitian's secret order for Tie Lie to attack the pass could restrain the commander-in-chief, it was tantamount to pushing the border people to us.

Long Hui praised, "Strategist Lu is indeed worthy of being the strategist of Yunhan Academy. His insight is truly profound. I admire him." Lu Chengyan said, "Besides restraining the forces at Tiebi Pass, Cang Shitian's order for these demon soldiers to invade the border was also a measure to intensify the conflict between humans and demons, forcing the demon race to hide underground again. It was also a way to trip you up, Long Hui."

At this point, Long Hui couldn't help but feel melancholy. Although he had subdued the demon race, Tie Lie's invasion of the border was tantamount to dredging up old grievances, which would probably push the demon race into the eye of the storm again.

Lu Chengyan pondered for a moment, then looked at Chu Wanbing and asked, "Miss Chu, what is the relationship between Tie Lie and your people? Please explain clearly, otherwise I cannot devise a plan to deal with this crisis."

Chu Wanbing nodded and explained the relationship between Tie Lie and the demon race.

After listening, Lu Chengyan nodded and said, "I see. The Demon Queen and Agu Bixiao are just using each other. This makes things much easier!"

Lu Chengyan stood up and said, "Therefore, before the conflict between the demon race and the border people arises, Long Hui, you must immediately lead the demon race away. Leave the rest to me. I will have people spread rumors that the great battle was caused entirely by Agu Bixiao, and that the demon race's experts were merely coerced by him." Long Hui

thought about it and found the plan quite comprehensive. First, the demon race's experts would be moved away, leaving the border people without an outlet for their anger. Then, they would seize the opportunity to shift all the blame onto Tie Lie, inciting the border people's anger to unite against a common enemy.

Lu Chengyan said, "As for how to eliminate the world's fear and hostility towards the demon race, that will require some effort." Long Hui said, "Thank you for your advice, strategist. I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Without further ado, Long Hui immediately mustered his troops, left Jiuye County, and headed straight for Jinling via Liaodong.

Chapter Eight: Lanterns and decorations

adorned the scene as hundreds of riders galloped in, heading straight for the Jiangnan army's camp. The gatekeeper shouted angrily, "Stop! Dismount, or you'll be met with crossbow bolts!"

Before he could finish speaking, his expression changed drastically, and he trembled involuntarily. He recognized the leading knight as none other than their Jiangnan army's commander, Qiu Baifei.

This blue-faced, fanged man was usually the most ruthless and cruel, and many of his brothers had been injured by his training. The thought of daring to defy him in public, and the consequences... even if he didn't die, he would be badly injured, made the guard tremble so badly that he almost collapsed.

Qiu Baifei coldly asked, "Have you violated any military regulations?"

The guard could only lower his head and nod, unsure how to respond.

Qiu Baifei sternly demanded, "Answer me, have you violated any military regulations?"

The guard thought for a moment, realizing that his loud warning without distinguishing friend from foe hadn't violated any regulations, and boldly replied, "Reporting to the commander, I have not violated any military regulations."

Qiu Baifei nodded in satisfaction and said, "Since you haven't violated any regulations, there's no need to be afraid. Stand up straight and continue your post!"

The guard breathed a sigh of relief and immediately ordered his comrades to open the gates to welcome their commander.

Qiu Baifei headed straight for the commander's tent, instructing his personal guards along the way to summon the commanders of each battalion to discuss important matters.

With the order issued, none of the battalions dared to delay, and all rushed to the commander's camp at top speed.

Within moments, all the battalion commanders had gathered in the command tent. Qiu Baifei glanced at them and coldly asked, "Are all the battalion commanders present?"

His personal guard replied, "Thirteen were expected, eleven are present. Please inspect them, Commander."

Qiu Baifei asked, "Who is absent?"

The guard replied, "Liu Wenda, Commander of the Fifth Naval Battalion, and Zhang Jiede, Commander of the Sixth Land Battalion, are absent."

The Jiangnan Army consisted of five naval battalions and eight land battalions, totaling 130,000 men. The Fifth Naval Battalion, also known as the Divine Wind Battalion, was responsible for guarding the waterways surrounding Jinling, while the Sixth Land Battalion was the garrison of Jinling. The absence of these two commanders did not surprise anyone present. Qiu

Baifei said calmly, "The fall of Jinling has shocked the court and the public. I have returned today to reclaim the lost territory from the rebels."

The generals all agreed.

Qiu Baifei said, "Tell me in detail how Jinling fell."

Cao Dakai, the commander of the Fourth Naval Battalion, stepped forward and said, "Reporting to the Commander, these rebels actually did not have any naval warships. Instead, they used a group of water beasts to defeat the Fifth Naval Battalion."

Qiu Baifei said, "Water beasts? What kind of monsters were they? Tell me in detail."

Cao Dakai said, "According to the brothers of the Fifth Naval Battalion, these water beasts were over ten zhang long, incredibly strong, with thick scales and armor, impervious to cannon fire and crossbows. Moreover, they had horns on their heads, resembling dragons. They only took half a quarter of an hour to completely defeat all the garrison camps of the Fifth Naval Battalion and destroy all their warships."

Qiu Baifei lowered his eyes and pondered, "The Fifth Naval Battalion was responsible for the waterways of Jinling and could be considered the elite of our Jiangnan navy. They couldn't even withstand it for half a quarter of an hour. The fighting power of these monsters is evident."

He thought for a moment, then asked, "How was Jinling captured? There were 30,000 troops stationed inside the city. Could these water beasts have come down to earth to wreak havoc?"

Chen Jun, the commander of the Third Army Battalion, stepped forward and replied, "The rebel army that captured Jinling was the Azure Dragon Army from Iron Wall Pass."

Qiu Baifei asked, "How many were there?"

Chen Jun hesitated for a moment, swallowed hard, and said, "It seems to be less than 3,000."

Qiu Baifei's face darkened at first, then he laughed loudly, "Less than 3,000 captured Jinling! Brilliant, truly brilliant! Come, Chen Jun, tell me about the battle situation."

Chen Jun recounted everything he knew, and Qiu Baifei frowned and remained silent after listening. After a long silence

, he suddenly looked up and said, "Bold and meticulous, indeed a strong general has no weak soldiers. Also, what is the situation regarding our army's casualties in this defeat?"

A personal guard handed him a scroll. Qiu Baifei was somewhat surprised after reading it, and sneered, "Oh, less than a thousand casualties in two camps, and they even released prisoners. Is this kid stupid, or is he overconfident?"

He smiled, ordered his men to gather the remaining troops, reorganize the forces, and after arranging these, he had his personal guard pass on a secret military report to everyone.

After all eleven commanders read it, they all looked astonished and extremely shocked.

Qiu Baifei retrieved the military intelligence report and said, "The five major counties centered on Jiuye were captured in a single day. The enemy's battle strategy was also revealed. What are your thoughts after reading it?"

The report outlined the general direction of the Iron Wall Pass army's attack—a combination of strong external attacks and feints internally, employing both conventional and unconventional tactics. The report left everyone astonished and speechless, a silence falling over the tent. Qiu

Baifei remained calm and stood up, saying, "Since you have nothing to say, then I will speak. Long Hui's troop deployment is unpredictable. We must treat him as a renowned general like Yang Ye or Huangfu Zheng, and we must not be complacent in the slightest."

Everyone unanimously agreed.

Qiu Baifei opened the map and pointed to several locations, saying, "With the capture of five prefectures at Tiebi Pass, the Cui family of Liaodong taking Lingzhou and Yanzhou, and the fall of Jinling, Long Hui's strategic intentions are now very clear: to connect the Northern Frontier, Liaodong, and Jiangnan, and then expand outwards from Jinling as the center. If the rebels continue to develop, the consequences will be dire. I have decided to recapture Jinling as quickly as possible to disrupt the rebels' strategy." Zhou Ziyan, commander of the Third Army Battalion, said, "Reporting to the commander, according to scouts, the rebels have transferred 20,000 troops from Tiebi Pass, including their most elite Qinglong and Qilin armies, which entered Jinling yesterday."

Qiu Baifei, worthy of being a renowned general, assessed the situation and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, saying, "The rebels' strength in the water is difficult to estimate, so I do not intend to attack by water. Now, Jinling..." Although there are strong troops in the northern frontier, the climate of Tiebi Pass is dry, while the Jiangnan region is humid. Warhorses and soldiers cannot adapt to the climate here. In addition, they are exhausted from the long march. Therefore, I intend to launch a counterattack against the enemy by land.”

Zhou Ziyan pointed to the map and said, “Reporting to the commander, Jinling is bordered by Yanling and Lingzhou to the north. However, this place has been occupied by the Liaodong army. According to the reports from scouts, the Cui family has stationed 20,000 troops here. In addition, Tianjian Valley is also a formidable force. If we attack Jinling, we will probably be attacked from both sides by the Cui family and Tianjian Valley.”

Qiu Baifei said, “I have also considered what General Zhou said. I have already devised a plan to contain the Cui family and Tianjian Valley.”

Qiu Baifei then ordered, “Zhu Danlin of the First Naval Battalion, step forward! I order you to lead your troops in black clothes and black armor, disguised as Xuanjia Demon Soldiers, to infiltrate Yanzhou.” Zhu Danlin stepped forward to receive the order.

The shrewd general immediately saw through his commander's intentions, using a disguise to mislead Tianjian Valley and the Cui family, making them believe that the Demon Realm was preparing to take action, thus delaying their efforts to rescue Long Hui.

Qiu Baifei then said, "Chang Kai of the First Land Forces, step forward. I order you to lead your troops to circle around to the north of Jinling. Once Zhu Danlin successfully harasses the enemy, you will immediately guard all the major passages and cut off the connection between Yanzhou and Jinling. I want to make Jinling an isolated city!"

This arrangement was a perfect utilization of resources. The naval forces were not good at land warfare, so they were allowed to disguise themselves as demon soldiers to harass the enemy. The First Land Forces, stationed in Cangsou, was located to the northwest of Jinling, providing a perfect entry point into the vital passage between Yanzhou and Jinling.

Qiu Baifei drew his saber, raised it to the sky, and shouted, "The second and third infantry battalions will advance from the west; the fourth and fifth infantry battalions will respond from the east; the seventh and eighth infantry battalions will attack from the south alongside me; the rest of the battalions, stand ready and await orders to coordinate the attack. I will wipe out this band of traitors!"

With the order given, the various camps of the Jiangnan army mobilized and rapidly advanced towards Jinling.

Four generals besieged the city, and the Jiangnan army was at its gates. However, there was no tense atmosphere inside or outside Jinling. Instead, the city gates were wide open, red silk was hung high on the walls, and many servants even hung red lanterns on the flagpoles atop the city walls.

Qiu Baifei found this strange and, just in case, immediately dispatched scouts.

The scout, filled with trepidation, cautiously approached Jinling City. Instead of being attacked, he was greeted by two smiling soldiers: "Brother, are you a scout from the Jiangnan Army?" The scout's expression darkened, his fingers gripping his sword, ready to fight to the death. But the two soldiers gestured for him to enter: "We're just trying to make a living, brother. Don't be nervous. If you want to gather intelligence, go in. We won't stop you."

The scout was filled with even more doubt. The two soldiers yawned and leaned against the city wall, falling fast asleep. The scout

reluctantly entered the city, only to find the houses adorned with red silk and paper, gold-inlaid "double happiness" characters everywhere, and even the carpet beneath his feet was red.

"Hey... you over there, hurry up and lower the flag, hang these red lanterns up!"

The scout looked in the direction of the voice and saw a burly, dark-faced man shouting at a group of soldiers. These soldiers wore uniforms embroidered with the insignia of the Azure Dragon Army, but they were not carrying weapons. Instead, they wore bright red scarves around their necks. They were folding the flag and raising several red lanterns with the character for "happiness" on them to the flagpole, displaying a festive atmosphere everywhere.

The dark-faced man walked over with a bowl of wine, smiling and saying, "Brother, you must be tired after running all day. Have a drink to quench your thirst."

The scout knew that drinking was forbidden while on military duty, and he was even more afraid of Qiu Baifei, the commander who didn't show any mercy, so he immediately refused.

The burly, dark-faced man laughed, "Brother, you are indeed a good soldier! You don't drink alcohol during the march, and you are strict with yourself. I, Yue Biao, admire you!"

As a scout, one must know all kinds of news and people. Hearing the name Yue Biao and seeing his face, the scout immediately knew that this man was the "traitor to the court," the second-place martial arts scholar.

Yue Biao drank his wine, patted the scout's shoulder, and said, "Brother, go back and tell your commander that these few days are a joyous occasion for our General Long, and he doesn't want to go to war with him."

The scout was even more confused.

Yue Biao continued, "Our General Long is getting married, and he's taking five wives at once! He's very busy and doesn't have time for you! All of us in the army are waiting to drink the General's wedding wine. We just arrived in Jinling yesterday, barely settled in, and are already helping with the wedding preparations. So, the fighting will have to wait. We ask your commander to be lenient and let's wait until after the wedding banquet to take action. If Commander Qiu is willing to postpone the war, our General will reserve seats for everyone from the Jiangnan Army so we can all enjoy the feast together." "Let's drink from the bowl, eat big chunks of meat, and have a good time!"

Who invites the enemy to a wedding feast during wartime, and then brazenly demands a ceasefire? The scout was both amused and exasperated, casually asking, "What if our commander insists on fighting?"

Yue Biao's bronze eyes glared, and he smashed the porcelain bowl, roaring, "If that Qiu fellow doesn't know what's good for him, then cut off his head and give it to our general as a congratulatory gift!"

The others chimed in, "A bright red head is auspicious, cut it off, haha!"

Yue Biao, his face full of impatience, snorted and, as if picking up a chicken, lifted the scout and flung him out the door: "You won't listen to reason, so get out of here!" The

scout, his backside bruised and sore, ignored the pain and hurriedly returned to his unit to report.

Qiu Baifei's eyes immediately became unpredictable, his face turning pale and then red, his brows furrowed with anger.

His subordinates were also furious and volunteered to lead troops into Jinling.

Qiu Baifei quickly suppressed his anger, coldly staring at Jinling City, thinking to himself: "With such a large army pressing in, they still dare to put on lanterns and decorations. Could there be a trap? This kid loves playing psychological warfare. He must be using this to lure me into attacking, and then secretly setting up an ambush to attack our army."

Thinking of this, Qiu Baifei sent out dozens more scouts, ordering them to scout the area within a radius of ten miles, but the report came back—no trace of the enemy.

The city gates were wide open, and lanterns and decorations were everywhere, yet there were no ambushes. This unusual situation startled Qiu Baifei, deepening his suspicions. He summoned scouts again: "Quickly infiltrate Jinling and investigate the city's situation. Report back immediately if you find any trace of the enemy."

Several scouts approached Jinling stealthily, only to be greeted by soldiers of the Qilin Army. Instead of drawing their swords, they were greeted with smiles and given a tour of Jinling. All they saw were disarmed soldiers and carts loaded with wine and meat. Most strangely, the city's inhabitants remained indoors, with every house tightly shut.

Qiu Baifei recalled his scouts and inquired about the military situation. His brows furrowed even more as he pondered, "The soldiers appear relaxed after being unarmed, but in reality, they are tense beneath the surface. The fact that the people are keeping their doors closed indicates hidden danger. If we rashly enter the city, we may be surrounded by the enemy. Although our army has a numerical advantage, the Azure Dragon and Qilin armies are both elite, battle-hardened divisions. It's hard to say what will happen in a fight."

Thinking of this, Qiu Baifei ordered, "Surround Jinling completely! Not even a fly is allowed to get in or out!"

Upon receiving the order, the various continental military camps set up camp, trapping Jinling within. It was a tight encirclement, with guards every three steps and sentries every five.

Qiu Baifei quickly climbed a makeshift tower to observe the situation, accompanied by several lieutenants.

A lieutenant asked, puzzled, "General, I don't understand. Why not just attack the city directly?"

Qiu Baifei calmly replied, "That kid seems to be bluffing, but he's actually laid a trap. First, the people are staying indoors, which means they know there's going to be a massacre. Second, the rebels appear to have disarmed, but they've actually hidden their weapons. According to scouts, there are many carts loaded with wine and meat inside the city. If I'm not mistaken, the swords, spears, and halberds are hidden in those carts."

The lieutenant asked, "General, what's the next step?"

Qiu Baifei said... "If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either. However, I won't waste time with him. As long as Chang Kai cuts off the northern passage, it will be time for the general offensive."

Finally, Qiu Baifei asked again, "Have you already surrounded Jinling?"

The deputy general replied, "Yes, our army has surrounded Jinling and will not let a single traitor escape."

Qiu Baifei nodded. He was actually worried that Long Hui would pretend to be engaged with him here while actually sending a surprise attack on other prefectures. Now that Jinling was surrounded, the movement of troops within the city could not be kept secret from him.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared on the city wall. It was Long Hui, and beside him was a charming and beautiful woman, Chu Wanbing.

Qiu Baifei's eyes narrowed, and he coldly stared at his opponent.

Long Hui laughed heartily, "General Qiu, you're a true friend! Knowing I'm getting married, you've brought so many people to celebrate. Thank you so much!"

Qiu Baifei sneered, "No need for formalities. I'll make sure you have a wedding you'll never forget."

Long Hui returned the greeting, "Gentlemen, you've come from afar. I've prepared some wine and dishes to welcome you. I hope General Qiu won't mind."

He then ordered men to push carts out of the city, laden with wine and meat. These soldiers, unarmed and unarmed, pushed the carts, full of wine and meat, directly to within a hundred paces of the Jiangnan army's formation.

Qiu Baifei, fearing a trap, ordered his men to hold back. He whispered to his deputy, "It's said there are many poison masters among the demon race. These carts are probably tampered with. Order a few assassins to take them away."

The deputy obeyed immediately. Several assassins stepped forward and carried away the wooden carts full of wine and meat, but nothing seemed amiss during the process.

Long Hui chuckled, "General, don't worry, I would never do something as despicable as poisoning."

Qiu Baifei glanced at Chu Wanbing and sneered, "Spending too much time with a vixen like that will corrupt even the purest person!"

Chu Wanbing's pretty face darkened upon hearing this. She wanted to retaliate, but remembering that Long Hui was by her side, she knew that in this situation, she had no choice but to let her man handle it.

Long Hui sensed her intentions, secretly squeezed her soft hand, gave her a reassuring look, and said, "General Qiu, what are you waiting for outside? Why don't you come into the city and have a few drinks?"

Qiu Baifei sneered in response, "No need to be polite, I will come to Jinling for drinks, but you probably won't be laughing then!" Long

Hui shrugged and said, "Since General Qiu is so eager to come into the city, why not hurry up? If you're too late, you'll regret it!"

"You brat, trying to provoke me into making a move? I won't. Once Chang Kai blocks the northern passage, I'll wipe you out in one fell swoop!"

Qiu Baifei's face darkened, he lowered his eyes to rest, and stopped arguing with Long Hui.

After a while, a messenger handed over a slip of paper. Qiu Baifei unfolded it and was secretly delighted. He said to his deputy, "This is from Chang Kai. He has already seized the passage between Jinling and Yanzhou. The plan is complete!"

Just then, Long Hui's voice suddenly rang out: "General Qiu, are you waiting for the northern land forces to cut off my route between Jinling and Yanzhou?"

Qiu Baifei was slightly taken aback at first, but remained confident and sneered, "Words are useless. Prepare to die!"

The order was given, and the cannons were launched first, bombarding the city walls.

In Qiu Baifei's view, no matter what hidden forces or ambush forces were lurking inside the city, he would bombard them first with a volley of cannon fire.

The cannons roared, and flames raged, but dozens of brilliant lights flashed across Jinling City, repelling the cannonballs. The city walls remained unscathed.

Qiu Baifei looked closely and saw that they were several men holding bronze shields. They had different appearances, some handsome and clear-cut, others rugged and imposing. They were the young generation of demon generals and experts of the demon race, namely Chi Shi, Mo Yun, Lang Haotian, Yuan Feizi, Teng Xiao, Lu Fei, and Huang Kui. The shields in their hands were carved with strange and beautiful patterns. These bronze shields were called the Heavenly Demon Shield Armor, which was a major defensive magic weapon of the demon race. Back then, Tie Lie used a cavalry unit wearing the Heavenly Demon Shield Armor to block the cannon attack of Chen Fang and others. This armor contained runes and formations. If it could be activated with pure demon energy, the effect would be even better.

"Don't think you can be so arrogant just because you have a few prodigies helping you. I, the commander, will launch a full-scale attack and see how you resist!"

Qiu Baifei waved his military flag and command flag, and a thousand soldiers swarmed forward. Each battalion formed ranks and attacked the open gates of Jinling. Amidst the shouts of battle, a deafening roar suddenly resounded. The iron gates of each gate crashed down, trapping some of the Jiangnan army soldiers inside the city, separating them from the outer forces.

All of this was within Qiu Baifei's calculations. A confident smile appeared on his lips: "Closing the gate to beat the dog is good, but it may not be effective!"

He immediately ordered the troops outside the city to change formation. Archers and crossbowmen took the lead, and thousands of arrows rained down on the city walls. Although the cannonballs were powerful, their numbers were small. A few demon generals could block them with their magical weapons and agility. However, with thousands of arrows raining down, they could not defend against them all and could only protect a small area. The remaining soldiers were even more exhausted, using cover to block the arrows.

Long Hui's true energy surged forth, protecting Chu Wanbing completely, ensuring that not a single arrow could land within three feet of them.

Chu Wanbing frowned slightly and asked, "What exactly is this Qiu fellow trying to do?"

Long Hui smiled and said, "His forceful attack on Jinling is to relieve the pressure on the soldiers inside the city, keeping our army busy and creating opportunities for these soldiers entering the city to win."

While luring the enemy into a trap and then trapping them inside is a good strategy, it depends on the actual situation. If the enemy has enough troops, they can hold our forces at the perimeter, preventing those at the gate from attacking the enemy, which could backfire and lead to a pincer attack, jeopardizing our chances of victory.

Qiu Baifei's Jiangnan army has already formed a four-pronged encirclement of Jinling, and their strength surpasses that of the Azure Dragon and Qilin armies. They can definitely overwhelm Jinling, leaving them little chance to breathe, while the soldiers entering the city can seize the opportunity to launch a coordinated attack from within and without to capture Jinling.

Chu Wanbing's alluring eyes gleamed as she gazed at the enemy forces both inside and outside the city. She covered her mouth and giggled, "Birou, Wuhen, look at you two!" Before she finished speaking, two graceful figures suddenly appeared on the rooftops of the houses in the city. One was voluptuous, dressed in a green robe, her smile full of affection; the other was slender, dressed in a blue robe and long skirt, elegant and refined. The two beauties danced gracefully, their blue and green hues intertwining, their sleeves fluttering, their skirts undulating, like two jade flowers, shining brightly.

Lin Birou began to chant: "Through the ages, surpassing divine power, I sing with unwavering devotion, raising my eyes to the heavens to proclaim my voice, the wind dances with melodious sounds, the clouds drift and swirl, I knock on the heavens and earth in all directions; the water dragon falls, startling the nine heavens, riding the dark clouds in disarray."

Yu Wuhen echoed, chanting: "Dripping water condenses, gathering immeasurable strength, the wind gradually intensifies, the sound suddenly shakes the stone, layers of clouds pile up, the cloud master swiftly patrols, Fenglong rises in anger, the sun and moon hide their light, bewildering all things, sighing, dispelling the dark fog, the heavens descend."

The power of the Nine Heavens suddenly surged, the divine scroll's secret incantation reappeared, the fog-concealing technique was instantly unleashed, and a thick fog instantly filled the city, obscuring the Jiangnan army's vision to a mere few inches.

At the same time, Chu Wanbing cried out, "Aunt Teng, make your move!"

Her voice was clear and bright, like a phoenix's cry echoing through the heavens.

Dozens of graceful, agile figures darted through the white mist, like venomous snakes slithering through the fog. This was the Serpent Movement Technique from the Heaven-Mending Manual. Leading the group was a beautiful woman with a slender waist and supple figure, her alluring curves accentuated by a tight-fitting night outfit. A sight to behold could only stir the blood; who else could it be but Teng Ji?

Teng Ji led the elite warriors of the Azure Scale Serpent Clan. Suddenly, the sound of shattering porcelain rang out, emanating from the wooden carts surrounding the city walls. It turned out that the wine jars had been thrown to the ground and smashed, containing not wine, but powder. This powder, upon contact with the mist, instantly transformed into white smoke, mingling with the fog.

Long Hui immediately ordered, "Cover your mouths and noses, and take up your weapons!"

The soldiers quickly pulled up the scarves around their necks to cover their mouths and noses, then drew their long-hidden weapons from the carts, ready for battle.

This powder was a muscle-weakening powder developed by the demon race. Originally a very ordinary sleeping potion, it was improved by Teng Ji. When it came into contact with moisture, it turned into smoke, knocking people unconscious. Although its potency was ordinary and difficult to deal with masters who cultivated both internal and external strength, it was more than enough to deal with these soldiers. In fact, the red scarves worn by the soldiers under Long Hui's command had been soaked in the antidote beforehand, so they were in high spirits.

Most of the Jiangnan army soldiers immediately went limp. Some soldiers who had learned some internal strength could still hold on, but they faced an even more ruthless method. Teng Ji, holding a dagger, twisted her waist like a venomous snake, moving among the Jiangnan army. Every time she passed by a person, another person fell down. This was the assassination technique of the Heaven-Mending Technique, which could be described as appearing and disappearing without a trace, killing without a trace.

The young couple watching from the city wall possessed exceptional eyesight, taking in the entire battle below. Long Hui marveled at the sight, while Chu Wanbing was filled with admiration, thinking to herself, "Aunt Teng once said that if we attacked without knowing the terrain, she could even kill Cang Shitian. I initially thought it was just boasting, but now I realize how ignorant I was."

Teng Ji and her subordinates all possessed the Snake Eye Technique; by focusing their demonic energy into their eyes, they could see the yang energy and body temperature of living people. In contrast, the Jiangnan army was blind. With this disparity in strength, the difference in power was immediately apparent. Those soldiers who weren't caught in the mist were all killed instantly by Teng Ji and her group, their throats slit.

A fog combined with the mist rendered the Jiangnan army, once inside the city, powerless to resist, and they suffered a swift and crushing defeat. Even Qiu Baifei couldn't have imagined the speed of their rout.

After dealing with the enemy troops inside the city, Long Hui said, "Bi Rou, blow the mist outside the city!"

Lin Bi Rou chuckled, raised her jade hand lightly, and used the Wind Whirl to control the wind direction, sending the white mist mixed with muscle-weakening powder out of the city. A large number of enemy troops outside the city fell. Teng Ji and her assassins also used the mist to rush out of the city, taking advantage of the chaos.

Originally, they were worried about accidentally harming friendly forces inside the city, but now that they were outside, Teng Ji and her demons had no scruples, using all sorts of hidden darts and poisons. Although they numbered less than fifty, they killed over a hundred enemies.

Long Hui ordered the drums to be beaten; the drumbeats were long one and short six. Upon hearing the bugle call, Teng Ji immediately led her troops back into the city using the mist.

After Teng Ji and the others retreated, Long Hui transmitted his voice to the two beauties, Bi Yu, saying, "Withdraw the Mist Concealment Technique and summon a wind to disperse the fog."

Yu Wuhen immediately withdrew his energy, and the surrounding water vapor stopped circulating. Lin Birou also moved gracefully, riding the wind to the clouds. She used all her strength to summon a strong wind, which suddenly dispersed the fog. However, before dispersing, the fog circled around the Jiangnan army for a moment, confusing some of their soldiers. As

the fog cleared, the drums of Jinling sounded, and the soldiers rushed out from the three gates in the southeast and west, pressing their advantage and striking hard on

the defeated enemy. Qiu Baifei had lost the initiative, and seeing that his defeat was unstoppable, he immediately sounded the retreat. He was a strict commander, and even in retreat, he was orderly and disciplined, maintaining his formation while retreating, so his losses were not significant.

Seeing that the pursuit was not very effective, Long Hui did not want to waste his energy. After Qiu Baifei retreated, he also sounded the retreat, believing that after this defeat, Qiu Baifei would not be able to launch another attack for a short time.

Looking at the enemy soldiers lying on the ground, Long Hui was secretly pleased: "Sister Luo's plan is indeed brilliant. First, she used intimidation and threats to shake the morale of the Jiangnan army, and then she struck at their weak point to disintegrate their morale. In general, this battle was mainly about intimidation, with attacks as a secondary measure."

Long Hui's forces were insufficient. Facing the Jiangnan army, which outnumbered him several times over, even if he could hold Jinling, he would suffer heavy losses, which would be extremely detrimental to future development. Therefore, Luo Qingyan hoped to force the enemy to retreat with minimal losses, giving Jinling time to develop. Her phrase "If you can intimidate, intimidate; if you can't intimidate, then attack" was not only her strategic plan but also a test of Long Hui's intentions.

Having discerned the implications, Long Hui immediately ordered his men to create a diversion, first intimidating the enemy, then trapping them in a trap. He arranged for Bi Rou and Wu Hen to work together to blind the enemy, and finally, Teng Ji led her troops to release a smokescreen and poison, thus disrupting the enemy's morale.

Recalling Luo Luo Qingyan's unparalleled beauty, Long Hui felt a warm glow in his heart. He thought to himself that Heaven had truly been kind to him by bestowing such a wonderful woman upon him. If it weren't for Sister Luo's warning, he would probably have fought a fierce battle with Qiu Baifei, resulting in mutual destruction. However, Qiu Baifei was well-equipped and unafraid of losses; he was different. No matter how elite the Azure Dragon and Qilin armies were, they would be wiped out after repeated battles.

After the victory, Long Hui summoned his generals for a post-battle meeting. Apart from Bai Lingyu, the council hall was almost entirely filled with men, but she too was dressed in military uniform, her expression solemn and her bearing heroic.

Wang Dong spoke first, "Reporting to the General, our casualties are few, only about fifty men, and they all suffered minor injuries."

Long Hui was very satisfied; the fog had indeed proven remarkably effective. He then asked, "Has the battlefield been cleaned up?"

Liang Ming replied, "It's being cleaned up. Preliminary estimates suggest the enemy suffered about seven hundred casualties, but the number of prisoners exceeds four thousand."

Long Hui smiled and said, "Four thousand men—that's almost equivalent to an ordinary infantry battalion of the Jiangnan Army."

A full-strength Jiangnan infantry battalion has six thousand men, while several important battalions have over ten thousand.

Shi Hong asked, "General, what should be done with these prisoners?"

Long Hui thought for a moment and said, "Most of them are soldiers from Jiangnan. Killing them might incite public anger. It's better to imprison them first."

Bai Lingyu said with some worry, "This would add several thousand more mouths to feed, and we can't let them go hungry. If this continues, our military rations will be a burden."

In the past, when fighting Tiebi Pass and Tie Lie, the prisoners were treated extremely harshly, given at most two steamed buns a day. After all, they were all barbarians, and it was their own fault if they starved to death. But these Jiangnan prisoners are our compatriots, and we can't be cruel to them. This would add another burden.

Long Hui smiled and said, "It's alright, I'll handle this matter myself."

Yue Biao said, "The enemy troops in the north still haven't retreated."

Long Hui said, "This is alright. The other three routes have already retreated. They won't hold out for long and will retreat soon."

This brief military meeting was considered over, and the next step was the strategic journey.

After seeing off the generals, Long Hui and Bai Lingyu invited others in. Chu Wanbing, Lin Birou, Yu Wuhen, Cui Die, and Lianyi entered one after another, a truly beautiful and fragrant sight, like a garden in full bloom. Also present were Feng Wangchen, Ling Xiao, and Hongjun, who had come to Jinling with the army.

Long Hui got straight to the point: "Chou Baifei has been defeated. What should we do next? Please share your opinions."

Cui Die said, "Although this battle did not severely damage the Jiangnan army, their morale is low. I believe they will be unable to launch another attack in the short term. I think we should take this opportunity to recuperate and strengthen our foundation."

Ling Xiao handed over a scroll and said, "I agree with Miss Cui's opinion. I have been researching the general situation in Jinling these past few days and have drawn this map, which shows all the farmland in Jinling. Please take

a look, Lord Long." Long Hui unfolded it and read it carefully. It was indeed very detailed, not only indicating the location of the fields but also marking the cultivated area and soil conditions, and even estimating the harvest.

Long Hui joked, "Chief Feng is indeed incredibly meticulous. Even I, someone who knows nothing about grains, feel like trying my hand at farming after reading this document."

Feng Wangchen humbly replied, "The Minsheng Academy hasn't elected a headmaster for years, so I've taken the liberty of acting as headmaster. Over time, I've learned a bit about farming."

Long Hui laughed, "Then I'll trouble Chief Feng to describe the conditions of the fields to me."

Feng Wangchen readily agreed, rising to point to the map and explaining, "Jinling's farmland is fertile, yielding two harvests a year, enough to feed an army of 40,000."

Lianyi suddenly spoke up, "Such fertile land only yields two harvests a year? That's incredibly meager!" Everyone's attention turned to her.

Lianyi gracefully explained, "Our clan has long been trapped in Kui Mountain, where the land is extremely barren. To survive, our people have improved our farming methods, and today we can achieve three harvests a year."

Chu Wanbing was somewhat surprised, as she had never lived in Kui Mountain and knew little about farming.

Long Hui was secretly delighted. If they could achieve three harvests a year with such barren soil, the harvest would be unimaginable if it were the fertile soil of Jinling.

Feng Wangchen pointed to the map and said, "Lord Long, these fields are mostly evenly distributed. The fields to the west and north are closer to Jinling, so our army can protect them. The fields to the south are a bit far, but they are close to the water, which is exactly where the dragons are active. As for the fields to the east, they not only yield the most, but they are also far from the military camps and waterways, so I'm afraid they won't be well protected."

Long Hui glanced at the map. To the east of Jinling was Linghai, the port where the ship "Breaking Waves" had set sail; and to the northwest was Cangcheng. These two prefectures were thorns in the side of Jinling—Linghai threatened the fertile fields to the east, while Cangcheng directly targeted the passage between Jinling and Yanzhou. Both were great threats and had to be eliminated, but Long Hui's forces were insufficient to fight on two fronts, so the next target had to be carefully considered.

"Is it Linghai, or Cangxi..."

Long Hui fell into deep thought.

In the ninth chapter, another city was captured .

The Chu River and the Chishui River converged into another body of water, clear and tranquil, with flawless blue waves. This body of water was the Luo River, and above the Luo River was the Luochuan River. The once beautiful Luo River is now the important site of the commander's camp.

Inside the command camp, a messenger rushed in and reported, "General, news has come from Cangcheng: last night, six hundred soldiers vomited and had diarrhea, and three hundred warhorses died mysteriously."

Qiu Baifei raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there any movement in Jinling?"

The soldier replied, "This morning, a force of about six thousand men from Jinling is heading towards Cangcheng, led by Wang Dong and Liang Ming of the Azure Dragon Army."

Qiu Baifei snorted, "That brat released his two top generals, and the situation of the Cangcheng garrison is most likely the work of those monsters!"

Cangcheng was a strategic location threatening Jinling's rear, crucial for the future siege of Jinling. Qiu Baifei could not afford to lose it and immediately sent a rescue order to the nearest camp, the Third Army Camp, stationed in Shucheng.

Upon receiving the order, Commander Chen Jun immediately mustered seven thousand men and set off for Cangcheng.

After Chen Jun dispatched his troops, Qiu Baifei ordered the nearby battalions of the Third Army to provide support, mobilizing a total of three battalions, amounting to 16,000 men. Combined with Cang Shuang's 5,000 troops, the total force far exceeded that of the Qinglong Army attacking the city.

The army set off from the north gate of Shucheng, marching rapidly for thirty li. When they were still ten li from Cang Shuang, their warhorses suddenly reared up, neighing loudly, restless and refusing to move forward.

Seeing this, Chen Fang's heart tightened; he knew a powerful enemy was blocking their path and immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for battle.

Just as they were standing ready, a bullock cart slowly approached, laden with wine jars. A disheveled man lay on the cart drinking, looking carefree and oblivious to the 7,000-strong army.

Chen Jun immediately sent a ten-man squad to drive them away, but the soldiers were overturned by a strange wave of energy before they even reached ten paces of the cart.

Chen Jun immediately understood and pointed at the oxcart, shouting, "Archers, shoot the thieves!"

A hundred archers drew their bows and fired arrows at the oxcart.

The man on the oxcart cursed impatiently, "Even trash like this needs my help? This is outrageous!"

He pressed his palm, and the wine jars on the cart shattered, splashing wine everywhere. The wine, as if drawn by some unknown force, swirled around the oxcart, forming a water sphere that deflected the hundred arrows.

Seeing this incredible skill, Chen Jun's expression changed drastically. He immediately drew out the musketeers and continued firing.

The disheveled man still didn't bother to look up. He clenched his fist and swung it through the air. The surrounding wine, guided by his inner energy, transformed into a giant fist that crashed down on the musketeers with the force of thunder, routing them and rendering their muskets unusable.

Chen Jun was both shocked and furious. He drew his sword and led his troops, with his cavalry charging forward first. The Jiangnan army didn't have many cavalry; Chen Jun only had about a thousand. Knowing that this man was no easy opponent, he sent a hundred or

so riders to surround him. The disheveled man casually grabbed a thick iron rod, as thick as a bowl, and with a single swing, the wind whistled past. One blow felled thirty to fifty men, and after a few more blows, all the charging cavalrymen felled from their horses, either dead or wounded.

Chen Jun roared, "Hook gun squad, kill this filthy beggar!"

Three hundred hook gun soldiers immediately rushed forward. The slovenly man snorted, "What bad luck! Back in the day, I didn't even bother fighting the elite warriors of Iron Wall Pass. Today, I have to fight with trash like you!"

Before he finished speaking, his tungsten iron rod slammed into the ground, and a tremendous force crashed down, causing the ground to crack in all directions. The hook gun soldiers at the front staggered and lost their formation, collapsing and being defeated without a fight.

Seeing that this man was invincible, Chen Jun knew he had met his match. However, as a general, he still possessed the ability to remain calm. He searched his mind for information about the enemy: "Such formidable skills are no ordinary person; he must be a renowned master. He mentioned Iron Wall Pass earlier, so he must have fought there before. Moreover, he wields an iron rod and is dressed in shabby clothes. The only person who fits this description is the Great Elder of the Demon Clan..."

Chen Jun's hair stood on end, and his entire back felt cold. He stared nervously at the giant demon before him.

"Hehe, Dog Head, you've recognized your grandpa!"

This person was none other than Yuan Qitian. He chuckled mockingly at Chen Jun, as if he and the army behind him were nothing.

Chen Jun took a deep breath and pondered, "Calm down, you must stay calm. The commander once said that although a master of innate strength is capable of defeating a thousand men, he is not absolutely invincible. As long as the entire army is of one mind, we can make him back down." In addition to considering Long Hui's troop strength, Qiu Baifei also took into account the famous masters on the other side. He had thought about the masters of innate strength and then told his subordinates, "If a master of innate strength is determined to escape, even a million-strong army will be helpless. But if a master of innate strength fights the army, a well-trained army will have to pay the price of two thousand men to kill him."

When the demon race appeared, it sparked the Battle of Iron Wall Pass. Yuan Qitian fought against a thousand men single-handedly and became famous throughout the world. However, this also caught the attention of the Daheng army. Qiu Baifei then included masters of innate strength in his future hypothetical enemies and ordered people to collect secret reports from all sides to arrive at a more intuitive comparison of strength—a master of innate strength could probably defeat two thousand men. Of course, this did not include Long Hui's state of being enhanced by the immortal sword, nor did it take into account the soldiers' fear of battle.

Long Hui's initial estimate that he could handle five, six, seven, or eight thousand men was overly optimistic. After all, it was just a casual remark, unlike Qiu Baifei's meticulous intelligence gathering and comprehensive estimation.

Chen Fang's face darkened, and he waved his hand, signaling a change of formation. The troops behind him moved in unison, the armored soldiers and lancers filing forward, their movements intertwined and overlapping, resembling a swimming fish from afar. The armored soldiers were like the scales, and the lancers like the spines.

Although Yuan Qitian was cynical, his eyesight was sharp. He saw that the fish scales of this formation could both neutralize and deflect force, and also launch counterattacks with thrusts, making it both offensive and defensive. The soldiers' movement and repositioning further created a trap, a subtle strategy of encirclement and strangulation. If he were to launch a direct assault, he feared he would suffer a crushing defeat.

Yuan Qitian's playful expression turned serious, but he still tested the waters with only 70% of his power, raising his tungsten iron rod and sweeping it horizontally. Although not fully effective, the Primordial Great Strength was not to be underestimated. The immense weight of the rod slammed into a corner of the formation. The soldiers immediately changed formation to respond, with five armored soldiers raising their shields for defense. Logically, even fifty armored soldiers wouldn't be a threat to Yuan Qitian; a casual sweep would kill them. However, these five armored soldiers only retreated a few steps after receiving Yuan Qitian's blow.

Yuan Qitian was secretly surprised. Faced with this strange situation, he retreated for a moment, focusing his energy and observing the formation. He saw that the yang energy of these seven thousand men was interconnected, forming a unified whole, like a colossal giant. The force of that single blow was equivalent to striking seven thousand men. Although the Primordial Great Strength was powerful and imposing, its power was greatly diminished after being divided into seven thousand parts. No wonder these five soldiers were unharmed.

"This kind of formation must be the work of someone surnamed Qiu. It seems that it won't be easy for that kid Long to take over Jiangnan!"

Yuan Qitian sighed inwardly.

Chen Jun sneered, "Monster, this formation is called the Flying Fish Formation. If you're not afraid of death, come at me again!"

Yuan Qitian yawned, waved his hand, and said, "You pick on the weak. You've become tough nuts to crack. It's not fun anymore. I'm not fighting!"

With that, he leaped away and flew into the sky.

After Yuan Qitian retreated, Chen Jun ordered his men to regroup and advance again.

After traveling about two miles, they suddenly heard deafening battle cries all around. Banners embroidered with ferocious blue dragons were raised, and the two leading generals, Wang Dong and Liang Ming, looked relaxed and carefree.

Wang Dong laughed and said, "You little brat over there, obediently kowtow and kneel before your grandfather, and I'll spare your life!"

Chen Jun snorted angrily and ordered, "Cavalry attack the enemy, muskets and crossbows provide cover!"

Although the Flying Fish Formation was incredibly powerful, it was extremely exhausting, requiring soldiers to constantly run and use specific steps to connect everyone's blood and energy. Therefore, Chen Jun did not intend to use it and opted for conventional tactics.

Liang Ming looked at the Jiangnan Army's cavalry and sneered disdainfully, "These are called warhorses? They're more like mules. Today, I'll give you a taste of your own medicine, only defending and not attacking. Let's see what tricks you can pull!"

As the military order was given, the Qinglong Army responded to the move, forming an infantry square formation. Iron armor provided protection on the outside, while muskets and crossbows fired back at the enemy through the gaps in the shields. Hooked spears and long-handled swords were responsible for close combat.

The Qinglong Army's infantry formation was impenetrable, and the Jiangnan cavalry could hardly break through it. The only option was to avoid their sharpest attacks. The two sides fought a stalemate, one attacking and the other defending. Because the Qinglong Army remained concealed, neither side suffered heavy casualties, resulting in a protracted battle. They fought for a while, then withdrew to rest, only to clash again shortly afterward, continuing the fighting from noon until dusk.

Chen Jun, worried about Cangcheng's safety, ordered his entire army to move out and prepare for a strong attack. However, he saw the Qinglong Army sounding the retreat and immediately withdrawing.

To prevent any underhanded tactics, Chen Jun ordered his army to advance in layers. Although this slowed their march considerably, the vanguard connected to the central army, and the rearguard protected the central army, ensuring a steady and coordinated advance.

Chen Jun's dense and solid military formation prevented any ambushes, and they finally arrived at Cangcheng by nightfall.

Chen Jun ordered someone to knock on the gate. Chang Kai, the commander of the garrison at Cangmen, quickly ran to the city wall. Chen Jun called out loudly, "Brother Chang Kai, I have come to aid Cangmen on the orders of the commander-in-chief."

Chang Kai recognized Chen Jun and immediately ordered the gate to be opened to welcome him.

Chen Jun's troops entered Cangmen.

Afterwards, he inquired about the day's battle situation.

Chang Kai truthfully reported, "Some strange things happened in the camp this morning. Many soldiers fell ill, and some warhorses died mysteriously. Later, the rebels arrived, but strangely enough, they didn't attack the city while our morale was low. Instead, they circled around outside and left."

Chen Jun frowned and said, "I also fought a battle on the way here, but the situation was almost like a drill, with very few casualties on both sides. It seems that the rebels were intentionally preserving their strength."

Chang Kai's face darkened, and he shouted, "This is bad! They feigned an attack on Cangcheng, and after revealing you, they didn't set up an ambush. Could it be that they intend to target Shucheng?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jun broke out in a cold sweat. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that this situation was not impossible. So he hurriedly led his troops back to their base overnight.

This back and forth left the army exhausted and complaining bitterly.

Halfway there, they encountered friendly forces, led by Zhou Ziyan, commander of the Third Army Battalion. Zhou Ziyan called out, "Old Chen, where are you going? Didn't the commander order you to lead the vanguard to support Cangcheng? Why are you rushing back in such a panic? Has Cangcheng fallen?"

Chen Jun hurriedly replied, "Cangcheng is fine, but I'm afraid Shucheng is in trouble." Zhou Ziyan asked in surprise, "Old Chen, why do you say that? I just passed through Shucheng, and it was peaceful there!"

Chen Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief and told him about his worries. Zhou Ziyan couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, "Old Chen, are you confused from exhaustion? Shucheng is quite far from Jinling..." "It's far away, and there are three infantry battalions stationed nearby. Even if those rebels manage to take this place, they'll be trapped in an isolated city. Wouldn't they just be easy prey for us?"

Chen Jun finally felt relieved after hearing this and casually asked, "Brother Zhou, did you encounter any enemy troops on the way?"

Zhou Ziyan shook his head and said, "No, I didn't see a single ghost."

Chen Jun asked curiously, "If they're not attacking Cangsuo or taking Shucheng, where would they go?"

Zhou Ziyan said, "There are only three roads here: either Cangsuo, Shucheng, or Jinling. Since there's no sign of the rebels in the first two places, they must be heading back to Jinling."

Chen Jun was completely baffled, so he simply sent someone to report the situation to Qiu Baifei.

At the Luochuan command camp, Qiu Baifei was studying a military map, formulating various strategies: "Cangsou is the thorn in Jinling's side. As long as it exists, our army can threaten the rebels at any time. Moreover, we can use it as a base, coordinating with Linghai to the east, Shucheng and Feiliu to the west, and Jishou, Yanling, and Yuchuan to the south, to encircle and lock down the rebels."

Thinking this, his gaze fell on Cangsou, and he thought to himself, "If Cangsou falls, Jinling will be free from its rear threat and can unite with Yanzhou. The rebel army's power will surely increase greatly, and I'm afraid..."

Thinking this, Qiu Baifei's brows furrowed even more, constantly considering how to command the battle after the fall of Cangsou.

After a long silence, Qiu Baifei sighed deeply, his ashen face turning black: "If Cangsong falls, the rebels will become much stronger, and I will have no way out but to gather the strength of the entire army to fight the rebels to the death."

Just then, his personal guards brought news of the battle. Qiu Baifei looked closely and saw several large characters written on the paper: "The rebels retreated without a fight, and Cangsong is safe!" Qiu Baifei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Before he could catch his breath, a messenger rushed in, bringing him shocking news: "General, Linghai has fallen!"

Qiu Baifei's face changed, and his body trembled. He immediately looked down at the map, pondering, "Outrageous! This kid pulled a feint!"

Although he was furious, he remained calm, thinking to himself, "Although Linghai has fallen, it doesn't have any significant strategic resources, and the land isn't suitable for farming. Apart from a large harbor, it's not particularly special. Moreover, the sea route is time-consuming and laborious, making it difficult for the rebels to coordinate with Yanzhou. As soon as Cangsong's army moves, they can directly threaten Jinling. Although losing this place prevents a four-sided encirclement, the three corners are enough to pin down Jinling."

With this in mind, Qiu Baifei suppressed the idea of sending troops to retake Linghai and proceeded with the original strategy.

The lieutenant asked, "General, should we retake Linghai?"

Qiu Baifei replied, "Not for now. The enemy's morale is high. While a frontal assault might guarantee victory, it would inevitably cause serious damage. It would be better to besiege Jinling for a while, wear down the enemy's morale, and slowly whittle them down."

Meanwhile, in Jinling, Long Hui was staying at the Qin family mansion. When he received the news of the victory in Linghai, he was so happy that he couldn't sleep and excitedly ran to the courtyard to look at the night view.

"Excellent! Lingxiao has lived up to expectations, capturing Linghai so quickly. Our army can take another big step forward." He murmured to himself, his thoughts drifting back to yesterday's discussions... Back then, Long Hui was still considering which city to attack when Bai Lingyu spoke first: "Cangshou poses a far greater threat to Jinling than Linghai; it must be dealt with first."

With years of military experience, she immediately recognized the strategic threat posed by this place. Even if the fertile fields to the east were destroyed, Jinling still had other farmland to supply the army with provisions. However, Cangshou directly threatened the connection between Jinling and Yanzhou, making it the primary target to eliminate.

"But it's not advisable to attack Cangshou now!"

Feng Wangchen's words were startling, causing those who heard him to pause in surprise and look at him questioningly.

Feng Wangchen bowed to the crowd and said, "This is how I see it. Precisely because Cangsong is a major threat, Qiu Baifei will definitely try every means to use it to restrain our army. From a general's perspective, besides achieving victory, it is also important to preserve one's soldiers as much as possible. Cangsong is a shortcut that can allow Qiu Baifei to carry out a strategic encirclement of Jinling."

Bai Lingyu nodded and said, "What Chief Feng says is very true. If I were Qiu Baifei, I would use Cangsong as a base to cut off the connection between Jinling and Yanzhou." "Then, together with Linghai to the east, Shucheng and Feiliu to the west, and Jishou, Yanling, and Yuchuan to the south, we will form a strategic encirclement of Jinling."

Feng Wangchen said, "Princess, your years of military experience have indeed given you unique insight, but I have some objections."

Bai Lingyu nodded and said, "Please speak, Chief, there's no need for formalities."

Feng Wangchen said, "I'm analyzing it from the perspective of human nature. People have a tendency to avoid pain; they won't harm themselves if they can avoid hurting themselves. Since Cang Su can control Jinling, then Qiu Baifei..." They would make good use of this time to create a strategic encirclement, avoiding excessive casualties. The formation of a strategic encirclement takes a considerable amount of time, and our army can use this time to recuperate and stabilize Jinling. If we were to capture Cangsuo now, it might provoke Qiu Baifei, causing him to attack recklessly regardless of casualties, which would be detrimental to our army.”

Bai Lingyu frowned and said, “But if he forms a strategic encirclement, our situation will also be unfavorable. Jinling will lose contact with Yanzhou and become an isolated city.”

Long Hui smiled and said, “His encirclement will not be formed. We will not attack Cangsuo, but Linghai, so that his encirclement can only be half completed, but without making Qiu Baifei desperate.”

Bai Lingyu was still somewhat worried and said, “Linghai County is just outside the sea. Although there is a sea route connecting it to Yanzhou, the sea route is extremely time-consuming, and the two places can never effectively support each other.”

At this moment, Cui Die’s eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands and laughed, “Sister Bai, your words have given me a wake-up call.”

Bai Lingyu was puzzled.

Cui Die smiled and said, "Sister, your perspective on the city is entirely from the viewpoint of a soldier. I imagine Qiu Baifei is the same. So, if we attack Linghai County, it shouldn't be too stimulating for him. He'll still slowly erode us with Cangxi. But, if I may be so bold, Linghai County's significance isn't just a strategic encirclement on a military level."

"First, Linghai has the largest seaport. If we sail north, we can connect with Liaodong. So, Qiu Baifei can't completely besiege Jinling. Most importantly, we can use maritime trade to accumulate strength."

Speaking of maritime trade, Cui Die's face lit up, and everyone else became interested.

Cui Die said, "Although we currently occupy Jinling, we only receive support from the Qin family. Other wealthy and powerful families won't provide us with money or supplies. In addition, the Cui family also has to take care of Tiebi Pass, so the support they can give to Jinling is not much. As our military strength expands, money and supplies will always become a problem. However, if we take Linghai, we can develop maritime trade, increase our income, and use this to train a strong army. Moreover, we can transport the products of the Panlong Sacred Vein to Jinling, guaranteeing that those rich people will willingly hand over their silver."

Long Hui suddenly realized that Cui Die wanted to use the maritime trade opportunity to create a soft knife, making these wealthy families in Jinling willingly hand over their silver. The Panlong Sacred Vein has accumulated over five hundred years of abundant resources, enough to buy the entire Jiangnan region. Many of these resources have been damaged before they could be used, which is a great pity. Cui Die originally wanted to transport a batch of Panlong specialties back to Shenzhou, but she delayed it until today to cover for Long Hui.

Cui Die continued, "The Panlong Sacred Vein possesses many rare and luxurious items from across the land. If we could import gold and resell it, it would surely drive wealthy ladies and noblemen into a frenzy of buying. Wouldn't that solve the silver problem?"

In the Central Plains, white fox fur, whale oil, sandalwood... these are things more valuable than gold, but in the Panlong Sacred Vein, they're practically roadside cabbages—unused and easily discarded, a real waste. If what Cui Die says is true, Long Hui could make a fortune. Not only could he equip a mere 20,000 soldiers, but he could easily train an army of 200,000. Moreover, he could transport fresh troops from the Panlong Sacred Vein by sea.

Most importantly, capturing Linghai wouldn't excessively provoke Qiu Baifei, giving the rebel army time to recover. Furthermore, he could cultivate relationships with the Jiangnan gentry through trade. With sufficient funds and troops, and with the people and army united, Long Hui was confident he could break through Qiu Baifei's encirclement.

"Alright, I've decided—we'll capture Linghai tomorrow!"

Long Hui slammed his fist on the table.

At this moment, Ling Xiao suggested, "Dragon Lord, since we are going to attack Linghai, why not feign an attack on Cangshuang to attract Qiu Baifei's attention, and then launch a surprise attack on the eastern route to take Linghai in one fell swoop!"

Long Hui thought for a moment and nodded, "This plan is excellent. Since we are going to launch a surprise attack, then Chief Ling will lead the army to seize this city. I will send Wang Dong and the others to cooperate with you in the feigned attack on Cangshuang."

In the Daheng military circles, Wang Dong and others were already renowned and fierce generals. Having them lead the troops would further confuse the enemy and create an opportunity for Ling Xiao

to launch an attack. Seeing his lord deliver such a great achievement to him, Ling Xiao was extremely grateful and bowed his head in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Dragon Lord. I will certainly present Ling Hai to you as a gift for your wedding banquet!"

Long Hui immediately summoned Teng Ji. This beautiful woman had her black hair styled in a bun and wore black leather. She had lost some of her alluring charm but gained a more capable and heroic air. Teng

Ji bowed and said, "Greetings, Dragon Lord."

Long Hui said, "No need for formalities. Today, you have rendered the greatest service in defeating the Jiangnan army."

Teng Ji thanked him.

Long Hui then asked, "Elder Teng Ji, could you please describe the elite force you command?" Teng Ji replied, "Reporting to the Dragon Lord, these are experts I personally trained, named Poison Fang. There are fifty of them in total, eighteen men and thirty-two women." Long

Hui wasn't surprised by this overwhelmingly female force; the demon race already had few men. He directly asked, "Elder Teng Ji, how many Poison Fang experts would be needed to create chaos for Cang Cheng?"

Teng Ji made a rough calculation and said, "Only..." "In a chaotic situation, ten people would be enough!"

Long Hui smiled with satisfaction and said, "Brilliant! Tomorrow I will also ask Elder Yuan to take action, making it seem like I have no choice but to take Cang Su, so that Qiu Baifei will be very busy and exhaust the Green-Faced Fang." ... "Husband, it's late, why aren't you

asleep yet?" A gentle and virtuous voice came from behind. Qin Suya walked over gracefully. Her hair was slightly disheveled, her eyes were still sleepy, and her fair face still showed some weariness. She had only hurriedly put on an outer garment, as if she had suddenly woken up.

Long Hui smiled apologetically and said, "Suya, I'm sorry, I woke you up."

He had just been sharing a bed with Qin Suya when he suddenly heard the military news. He immediately jumped up, but did not expect to disturb his beauty.

Qin Suya smiled gently, "It's alright, you have important military matters to attend to."

Long Hui pulled her into his arms, inhaling her fragrant scent, and said softly, "Suya, you've suffered these past few days, being forced to stay at your parents' house for so long. We finally get to see each other today, but it's kept you from even getting a good night's sleep."

Qin Suya smiled playfully and said, "Since my husband knows he was wrong, then I'll punish you by making you go back to your room and rest."

Long Hui chuckled softly, but then shook his head, saying, "Although I've won another victory, there are still some things I haven't figured out, and I can't sleep.

" Suya stared at him with bright eyes and asked, "Husband, what is it that you don't understand?"

Gazing at the night sky, Long Hui calmed down and muttered to himself, "The most important principle in warfare is to know yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle. My disadvantages are my lack of legitimacy and shallow foundation, but where are my advantages? If I can't figure this out, I won't know how to use my advantages in the future, let alone exploit the enemy's weaknesses." Qin Suya chuckled and said, "Silly husband, aren't they advantages? Why don't you ask others? I can count them with my eyes closed." "Your strengths are..."

Long Hui thought she was being sentimental and that her beloved husband was the best in every way, so he smiled and said, "Suya, I know you love me, but sometimes you can't just act on your emotions."

Qin Suya was a little unconvinced and pouted, "Fine, if what I say convinces you, then you can obediently go back to your room and rest."

Long Hui said, "I'd like to hear more."

Qin Suya counted on her fingers and said, "My husband's greatest advantage is that he has many talented people around him, each with unique insights and outstanding strengths. For example, today, first, Chief Feng..." He deduced Qiu Baifei's appearance, and then Sister Die saw Ling Hai's great potential. Although Qiu Baifei had many soldiers and generals, those around him were all warriors, and sometimes it was inevitable that he would be blind to certain things. "

Long Hui clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, Suya, what you said is very true, I'm impressed."

Qin Suya giggled, "Then let's go back and rest."

Long Hui blew a breath into her ear with ill intent, "Suya, it's time to rest. Let's go back to the room and undress." As he spoke, his palm slowly slid down, down the young woman's smooth back, and gently pressed on her round, upturned buttocks.

Qin Suya's jade cheeks flushed red, and she said in a soft voice, "Husband... not today."

Faced with her coquettish and reluctant attitude, Long Hui felt a surge of fire in his heart. His palm slid back and forth on her buttocks, gently pried open the tight buttocks, and suddenly plunged into her cleft.

Qin Suya froze, hastily blocking Long Hui's mischievous hands. Her breathing was heavy, and her eyes were glazed as she whimpered, "Husband, I... I'm not feeling well today..."

Long Hui's fingers probed into her flower-like depths, only to be met with a sandalwood-like scent, leaving traces of blood on his fingertips.

Qin Suya blushed deeply and said, "Husband, I'm having my period..."

His raging fire seemed to be doused with cold water; Long Hui was utterly dejected. Just as he was about to release his beloved, he noticed a tear in Qin Suya's bodice. She had hastily gotten up and was disheveled, revealing a glimpse of her snow-white breasts. This reignited his extinguished passion. He grasped her breasts, kneading them gently, and said, "Suya, give them to me, okay? If the front isn't enough, there's always the back, isn't there?"

Qin Suya felt... The devilish hands of this nemesis felt like a raging fire, baking her breasts until they were soft and numb, the tender flesh seemingly turning into honeyed juices that seeped from her clothes. Her nipples were already erect and throbbing. Her snow-white cheeks were immediately covered in a thin layer of sweat from the man's hot breath, and a thick, hard, and hot male root pressed against her crotch. With such caresses, her bleeding vulva was instantly filled with moisture, mixed with menstrual blood and some sticky, sticky fluid.

Long Hui's hands had already slowly slipped inside her collar, and just as he was about to unbutton the talented woman's clothes, he was suddenly kicked in the buttocks, the pain extinguishing his lust.

Turning around, he saw Chu Wanbing's furious eyes. The little phoenix gritted her teeth and said, "You still bully Suya when she's not feeling well! You're such a shameless bastard, you stinky duck egg!"

Long Hui rubbed his bottom, steeled his heart, and chuckled, "Little girl, you dare to ruin my plans all by yourself?

Let's see how I deal with you!" He was about to capture this little vixen and kill two birds with one stone tonight when Chu Wanbing pouted and sneered, "Who said I'm alone!"

Before she finished speaking, a fragrant breeze filled the air, and six graceful figures appeared behind Chu Wanbing: Bai Lingyu, Cui Die, Yu Wuhen, Lin Birou, Lianyi, and Wei Xuexin.

Long Hui was taken aback and asked, "Why are you all here?"

Chu Wanbing said angrily, "After the great victory at Linghai, we sisters couldn't sleep, so we came out for a walk. Who knew... Humph!"

Feeling guilty, Long Hui didn't dare to look directly at the anger in her alluring eyes, so he looked at Wei Xuexin and said, "Xuexin, weren't you in Yanzhou? When did you come to Jinling?"

Wei Xuexin said, "Brother, Xuexin just arrived..."

Chu Wanbing spat, "Xuexin knew you were getting married, so she rushed to Jinling overnight, only to see your wicked deeds as soon as she arrived!"

Long Hui said evasively, " "What evil have I done? I, Long, am a kind and virtuous man!"

Chu Wanbing got goosebumps and spat, "You still want to torment Suya when she's menstruating? You're simply a depraved and immoral scoundrel!"

Long Hui was furious and said, "You brat, are you really going to rebel?!"

Chu Wanbing straightened her neck, like a fighting rooster, and said, "I'll rebel when I see injustice! Don't talk to me about husbandly authority and wifely virtue; I won't buy into that!"

Long Hui gritted his teeth in hatred and muttered, "If you don't discipline someone for three days, they'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles. Let's see how I teach you a lesson!"

He was about to grab Chu Wanbing, but it was just a pretense. He was too busy doting on this beautiful, delicate woman to actually hit her; at most, he'd just hold her close and tease her until she was completely alluring.

Chu Wanbing, of course, knew his terrible plan and immediately retorted, "If you dare touch me, you'd better ask the others first!"

Long Hui stopped in his tracks, seeing all the women glaring at him angrily.

The little peacock and the little phoenix were of one mind and shared a common enemy. Bai Lingyu pouted and stood beside Chu Wanbing, while Cui Die sighed and also stood beside her. Long Hui glanced at Wei Xuexin; it was obvious this girl was with her sister.

Qin Suya bit her lip, lifted her skirt, and ran to Chu Wanbing's side, saying, "Husband, I'll sleep in the same bed with Bing'er tonight. You should rest early."

Long Hui could only place his last hope on the two beauties, Biyu and Qin Suya. Yu Wuhen blushed and thought for a moment before also walking over to Chu Wanbing. Lin Birou saw her junior sister leave, and not wanting to leave the group, she could only give Long Hui an apologetic look.

Three legal wives, five fiancées who were to marry into the family, and eight charming beauties had all left him at the same time. Long Hui was utterly heartbroken. Chu Wanbing was very pleased with herself and giggled, "You little rascal, you bullied me at Iron Wall Pass. You know you were wrong today, don't you!"

Long Hui finally understood that this brat wanted to take the opportunity to get revenge for his incontinence last time.

Looking at the little girl's smiling face, a similar pretty face appeared in Long Hui's mind. Both mother and daughter had a stubborn streak and refused to suffer a loss.

Just then, a gentle female voice rang out: "Bing'er, stop arguing with your husband!"

The ethereal voice was like a nebula. Everyone looked up and saw Yu Xiuting approaching on her sword. Her black robes and skirt fluttered in the wind, outlining her voluptuous and mature figure, showcasing the softness of a beautiful woman. However, her starry eyes held an unfathomable depth, adding a touch of martial arts resolve and grandmaster-like demeanor to her elegant appearance.

Wei Xuexin asked curiously, "Mother, why did you leave Tianjian Valley without a word the other day? I was so worried!" Yu Xiuting

affectionately stroked her daughter's hair and said, "Silly girl, Mother just took a stroll in the capital. What's there to worry about!"

The capital had now become the inner court of the Haotian Sect, and Tianjian Valley had been labeled as rebels. This so-called stroll was far from easy.

Everyone pricked up their ears, and they heard Yu Xiuting say, "Just yesterday, Cang Shitian ascended the throne."

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