The oil-paper umbrella was not big to begin with, so Tang Xiaoxi could only lean against it tightly. Lin Muyu tried his best to cover Tang Xiaoxi's head with the umbrella. In the blink of an eye, half of his armour was soaked.
…
Eagle Nest Mountain was just like its name. It was a towering mountain with a lone peak rising into the sky. It was very similar to the Dragon-rocky Mountain where the Longdan Army Camp was based. The only difference was that the Dragon-rocky Mountain was more spacious and could accommodate more troops.
At this moment, thunder rumbled in the distance, accompanied by rain.
Lin Muyu naturally reached out and hugged Tang Xiaoxi's shoulder. The two of them walked to the cliff of Eagle Nest Mountain. Looking into the distance, the capital city of Lanyan City was flashing in the lightning and swaying gently with the wind and rain. Tang Xiaoxi turned around and felt Lin Muyu's arm around her. She blushed and smiled. "Mu, do you think this place is … romantic?"
"Romantic?"
Lin Muyu could not help but laugh. "A bolt of lightning is enough to turn a person into ashes in an instant. The power of the heavens cannot be violated. Eagle Nest Mountain is the highest place around Lanyan City, so it is most likely to attract lightning. This is really not romantic …"
Tang Xiaoxi giggled and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "You are really unromantic …"
"Hm, what?"
"Nothing, do you want to patrol the camp?"
"There is no need, Wei Chou, Xiahou Sang and the rest are here. Furthermore, we have sentries all around, so it will not be easy for anyone to climb up the mountain. Don't worry, the Eagle Nest Camp is very safe now. Our people are everywhere, and I have already forced away all the people that the Divine Marquis Residence planted in the Eagle Nest Camp." Lin Muyu smiled confidently. "Why would I allow anyone to be under my watch? I will not tolerate dissidents like His Majesty. "
Tang Xiaoxi was stunned. She wanted to say something but hesitated. "Actually …"
"Actually what?" Lin Muyu asked.
Tang Xiaoxi didn't say anything, but she reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Muyu's waist, burying her body in his embrace. Perhaps it was because of the cold weather or something else, but her body was trembling slightly. She said, "Actually, His Majesty also has his own troubles. Ah Yu, do you know? The King of Light, Qin Jin, was called the King of Light because he had quelled two rebellions in the Northern Desert and Southern Border. In the Northern Desert, he had killed more than 300,000 enemy soldiers, and in the Southern Border, he had killed 170,000 enemy soldiers. That was why he was called the King of Light. But the real commander of both wars was Zhen Yifan … the man known as the Divine Marquis! "
As she spoke, she pursed her red lips, her beautiful eyes gazing at the lightning in the distance. Her eyes shone as she said, "Zeng Yifan has been conferred the title of Marshal twice, and he controls more than eighty percent of the empire's military power. Decades have passed, and the Emperor has continuously weakened Zeng Yifan's military power, which has finally resulted in the current situation. Three of the empire's seven major cities — Lanyan City, Qihai City, and Muyu City — have military power in the hands of the Emperor, but the remaining four cities are actually mostly controlled by Zeng Yifan's people … Among the empire's twelve provinces, only five provinces are directly under the imperial capital's control. The rest are governed by their own laws. Emperor Qin Jin doesn't rely on Zeng Yifan, but he doesn't dare to touch him."
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Xi knows a lot more than I do …"
Tang Xiaoxi laughed softly. "I grew up in Seven Seas City and was influenced by what I saw and heard. Of course I know more than you. But Mu, your current status is different from when you were in Cathaya City. You are now one of the three commanders-in-chief of the Imperial Army and a general with military power. There are some things you should know. Oh right, I'll give you a military distribution map of the Empire's 12 provinces later. You should have studied it a long time ago. "
"Mn. Thank you, Xiao Xi."
Lin Muyu smiled. "Unfortunately, Xiao Xi's status is too high. Otherwise, I would definitely keep you by my side as a staff officer."
Tang Xiaoxi smiled. "Status? I … I don't have a very high status. As long as you want, Mu, I can stay in the Eagle Nest Camp for you. The Duke of Seven Seas' residence is so boring anyway … If we're talking about status, I'm afraid that Xiao Yin's status is too high. There's no way she can be your staff officer. "
"Yes …"
Lin Muyu thought of Qin Yin. Qin Yin had grown up in Ze Tian Palace. The pressure she endured in this area was probably much, much greater than Tang Xiaoxi's. When he thought of this, he immediately asked, "Xiao Xi, the master of Seven Seas City is your grandfather, Duke Canglan. Then … if Duke Canglan passes away, and I'm saying if, who will be the next master? Will it be you?"
"I won't."
Tang Xiaoxi shook her head. "After all, I'm a woman. So, unless it's a last resort, I won't be given military power. Besides, I have a few brothers above me. With them around, it won't be my turn to wield military power. Besides, I have no interest in this area. Or …"
She widened her eyes and looked at Lin Muyu. She smiled. "Or do you want me to wield Seven Seas City? If that's the case … I can give it a try. Grandfather loves me so much. Maybe he will make an exception and pass the title of Duke of Seven Seas City to me?"
Lin Muyu was stunned. "This … forget it. I don't want you to be so tired. Besides, I'm a person who's good at satisfying others. It's good to have you by my side. If you really go to Seven Seas City to be the master, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for me to see you again."
"Yes, Mu is the smartest!"
…
At this moment, with a sudden "crack", a purple thunderbolt fell on the top of the mountain in front of them. It directly struck a pine tree and set it on fire. Moreover, some light purple flames fell from the sky. These flames slowly seeped into the rocks. In the blink of an eye, the rocks actually rustled and weathered away!
"This …"
Lin Muyu's eyes widened. "What kind of flame is that? It can actually burn rocks into powder?"
Tang Xiaoxi narrowed her eyes. "It's the Heavenly Fire … Legend has it that the Heavenly Fire can burn everything. It's just a piece of cake for it to burn rocks. I didn't expect to see the Heavenly Fire here. Mu, let's go back quickly. Once the Heavenly Fire falls on us, I'm afraid we'll be burned into a pile of ashes even if we have the body of the Sanctuary …"
"No!"
Lin Muyu's heart skipped a beat. She said, "Xiao Xi, go back to my room and wait for me. I need these Heavenly Fire!"
This kind of Heavenly Fire came from nature, but its temperature was even higher than the Hellfire. Wasn't this what Lin Muyu needed the most?
Seeing her determined look, Tang Xiaoxi bit her red lips and said, "Well, Mu won't go back. I'll stay here with you."
"No, Xiao Xi, go back. It's dangerous here."
"Humph, you dare to drive me away? I'm a princess." The beautiful princess quickly got into her role and began to put on airs.
Lin Muyu shrugged. "Well, you help me hold the umbrella. I'm going to refine these Heavenly Fire!"
"Okay!"
Tang Xiaoxi held the umbrella. Because of the height difference, she almost crossed her legs.
Ignoring the heavy rain, Lin Muyu quickly came to the place where the Heavenly Fire landed. She opened her hand and spat out her fighting energy. The light of the Refining Cauldron quickly enveloped the Heavenly Fire. Then, Lin Muyu closed her eyes. It was not easy to refine a kind of fire. She needed to understand its temperature and characteristics. The characteristics of the Hellfire were fierce, while the Heavenly Fire was destructive.
"Buzz …"
The crafting cauldron trembled slowly, and the heavenly fire seemed to have a mind of its own. What Lin Muyu needed to do was to use her battle qi to control these heavenly fire and make them submit to her and be used for her own purposes.
…
The night wind was cold, like a knife scraping her skin. Tang Xiaoxi trembled slightly. She had to release the Fire Fox Martial Soul. The small Fire Fox lingered on her shoulder, providing heat for its master. Lin Muyu was immersed in the process of refining the Heavenly Fire. He closed his eyes and surrounded his whole body with fighting energy. He looked like a God of War resting with his eyes closed.
Tang Xiaoxi looked at him, and a smile appeared on her lips. It seemed that just looking at him like this was also a happy thing.
The refinement process lasted for seven hours. By the time the Heavenly Fire was successfully refined and tamed, it was already close to dawn. The cold rain was still falling.
Lin Muyu slowly breathed a sigh of relief and opened his eyes. There was a strange look in his eyes. When he turned around, he found that Tang Xiaoxi was almost frozen into a beautiful ice sculpture. There were even icicles hanging from her long hair. She was staring at him silently with her big eyes.
"Are you okay, Xiao Xi?"
He anxiously hugged her. "Is it too cold?"
Tang Xiaoxi was so cold that her whole body was trembling. She nodded. "Oh, why aren't you cold at all? Your body is so hot …"
"Because I'm a young man!"
"That's enough …"
"Let's go back quickly!"
"Okay."
When they returned to Lin Muyu's room, he quickly ordered Wei Chou to prepare some water for Tang Xiaoxi to take a bath. Then, he boiled some ginger soup for her. As for Lin Muyu, he waited outside the door until Tang Xiaoxi finished bathing, ate something, and went to bed.
"Are you feeling better?" He looked at Tang Xiaoxi who was lying on his bed.
Tang Xiaoxi smiled and nodded. "Yes, much better."
"Your guards are waiting outside. If I don't hand you over, they will kill me …"
"Hehe, let them be! Mu, don't go. Stay here with me, okay? "
"Okay then …"
Lin Muyu sat on the bed and watched Tang Xiaoxi fall asleep. Then, she started to work. That's right, she could refine that stubborn stone now!
…
"Buzz!"
The Artifact Refining Cauldron appeared in the hall of her residence. Lin Muyu controlled the Artifact Refining Cauldron with one hand and threw the Nine Heavens Spiritual Iron in with the other. With a soft chant, the sixth layer of refining fire — Heavenly Fire emerged and lingered around the Nine Heavens Spiritual Iron as it burned fiercely. In an instant, the outer layer of the Nine Heavens Spiritual Iron began to peel off. It was a success!
This Heavenly Flame was indeed extraordinary. Its refining effect was much, much stronger than the Hellfire's refining effect!
After nearly two hours, the Nine Heavens Spiritual Iron was completely melted into lava. Lin Muyu reached into her Qiankun Bag and took out the 12,300-year-old dragon snake's spirit stone. Then, she continued to refine the spirit stone.
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