Grabbing the Purple Gold Gourd in his hand, Lin Muyu shook it vigorously. Sure enough, the Flame Wolf was still roaring inside the gourd. This was really amazing. Could the gourd absorb other people's Martial Spirits? Originally, he thought it was as simple as absorbing energy, but what to do with the absorbed Martial Spirit was also a big problem.
No matter, he would refine it first!
He immediately took out the Treasure Refining Cauldron. Under the scorching flames, the Flame Wolf howled miserably. Even though it was a Fire Martial Spirit, it could not withstand the temperature of the Treasure Refining Cauldron!
"Woo woo …"
Not long after, the Flame Wolf unexpectedly prostrated and made a gesture of submission.
Lin Muyu's heart moved. He raised his palm and ordered, "Enter my body and work for me!"
The Flame Wolf unexpectedly cried out in joy, but just as it was about to jump into Lin Muyu's blood vessels, its body suddenly shone brightly. The Golden Gourd came out of its body and rapidly spun. Waves of Martial Spirit's power rushed out and bombarded the Flame Wolf several steps back, causing it to fall into the Treasure Refining Cauldron. My goodness, the Golden Gourd is repelling me!
Just as Lin Muyu was hesitating, the Crimson Crystal Dragon that was connected to his soul suddenly woke up. The Dragon Soul pounced out and bit off the Flame Wolf's head. Then, it swallowed the Flame Wolf in a few bites!
"Fuck …"
Lin Muyu was completely petrified. The things in front of him were completely beyond his understanding. The Golden Gourd Martial Spirit could steal other people's Martial Spirits, but it could not be used by itself. Xiaolong even ate Bu Hai's Martial Spirit. What was going on?
As for why it could not have an offensive Martial Spirit like the Flame Wolf, perhaps it was because a person's body could not accommodate two Martial Spirits at the same time?
If not for this reason, then there was only one other reason — the Golden Gourd disliked the Flame Wolf Martial Spirit and did not want to coexist with it! If this was the case, then the Golden Gourd Martial Spirit was too arrogant!
…
Lin Muyu shook her head and checked Bu Hai's body. She found the emblem of the Hall of Chivalry's grand chess user. This guy was actually a grand chess user? It seemed that the power of the House of Chivalry had once again infiltrated the territory of Lanyan City. No matter what, he had to return to Lanyan City and see Qin Yin first!
By the time Lin Muyu arrived at the outskirts of the city, it was already late at night.
The walls of Lanyan City had been repaired, but the damage caused by the battle three years ago could still be vaguely seen. Lin Muyu looked up at the cracks and burn marks on the walls. She couldn't help but think of the battle three years ago. Chu Huaiyi had died in battle outside these walls, and Zhenxiang had died right on top of these walls.
Standing there silently, Lin Muyu's heart was filled with sadness and excitement. She was about to see the girl she deeply loved. Three years later, what would Qin Yin look like now?
As he approached the walls, several imperial guards immediately raised their bows and aimed at him. "Who are you? Don't you know that entering Lanyan City at night is prohibited?"
Lin Muyu looked up at him. She didn't know him, so she said, "Who … is in charge here?"
"I am in charge!" A centurion looked at her with contempt and said, "What's wrong? Do you know me?"
"No, I don't know you."
Lin Muyu smiled. "Your rank is still too low. I want to ask, who is your superior?"
"Lord Bai Yu, the centurion of the imperial guards. What's wrong?"
"What about my superior?"
"Hmph!" The centurion looked displeased. "Are you a spy from the Yihe Kingdom? How dare you ask about our imperial guards? Someone, open the door and bring him to me! "
"Yes!"
A small door on the side of the main gate quickly opened, and a dozen cavalrymen quickly mounted their horses and rushed out.
However, Lin Muyu didn't escape. Facing the light of the torches, she looked at the crowd with a smile in her eyes. "I didn't expect that after three years, the imperial guards would treat me like this …"
The centurion looked angry. "You speak as if you are the king of heaven. Who are you? If you don't tell me, I'll kill you! Admit it, are you a spy from the Yihe Kingdom? "
"No!"
"You still won't admit it!"
"I won't admit it!"
"You're asking for death!"
"I want to live!"
"You bastard!"
"You're shameless!"
While the two of them were arguing, a group of people suddenly came from afar. The general at the front shouted in a low voice, "Who's making a ruckus here in the middle of the night? Don't you know the rules of the capital?"
The centurion quickly turned around and cupped his fists. "Deputy Commander, this kid insisted on barging into the capital at night. He even inquired about the names of our high-ranking generals. I suspect that this kid is a spy from the Yihe Kingdom. Deputy Commander, please make a judgment!"
The Deputy Commander was none other than Zhang Wei. With a face full of beard, he rode forward with a long saber in hand. He looked down at Lin Muyu and said in a dignified voice, "Kid, raise your head. Let me see your face."
"Old Zhang, long time no see."
Lin Muyu slowly raised his head. His handsome face had a bright smile under the flickering light of the torches.
"Ah …"
Zhang Wei trembled and fell from his horse. He scrambled to his feet and knelt on one knee, cupping his fists, "Master … Master Lin Muyu, is that really you?"
Lin Muyu helped Zhang Wei up and smiled. "Why? Are you suspecting that I'm a ghost?"
Zhang Wei gently grabbed Lin Muyu's arm and couldn't help laughing. "No … you're not a ghost. Sir, you're really not dead?! Heavens, this is great news. I … "
"Shh!"
Lin Muyu whispered, "Don't spread this news. Take me into the city first. I want to find a place to take a hot bath. Also, help me find a set of clothes that fits me. It would be best if it's the Imperial Guard's armor."
"Yes!"
Zhang Wei smiled and cupped his fists. "Although Lanyan City no longer has the Imperial Guard, there are many Imperial Guard's armor in the armory. Sir, please follow me. There's a place to take a bath in the Imperial Guard's camp!"
"Mm!"
…
The sky was filled with stars. Lin Muyu fetched a horse and rode it with Zhang Wei on Tongtian Street.
"Sir, aren't you going to see His Highness first?"
Zhang Wei was still excited. "Did you know? Everyone thought you were dead. His Highness, Princess Xi, and Head Deacon Chu Yao have been thinking about you day and night … Now that they see that you're still alive, they'll definitely be overjoyed! Why don't … Old Zhang take you to see Her Highness before she sleeps? Old Zhang is now the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard and has the authority to see His Highness directly. "
"No."
Lin Muyu laughed bitterly. "I've been in a coma for almost three years. Do you think my dirty appearance is suitable to see His Highness?"
Zhang Wei couldn't help but laugh. He scratched his head. "I almost forgot. Old Zhang is a boorish person and doesn't understand things like love. If Sir wants to see His Highness, you must dress up."
Lin Muyu also blushed. "Look at what you're saying."
Not long after, they entered the Imperial Army's main camp. Lin Muyu went to take a bath while Zhang Wei stood guard outside the door and helped him prepare a set of Imperial Guard armor. After washing up, Lin Muyu shaved his beard and hastily cut his hair a few times. Although it was messy, he still looked outstanding. When Lin Muyu put on the armor, even Zhang Wei could not help but exclaim, "This set of armor looks as though it was made for Milord!"
"Haha …"
Lin Muyu said, "Old Zhang, tell me what happened in the past three years."
Zhang Wei nodded. "Sir, after you were killed by Luo Lan, Lanyan City was massacred. More than a million people died. Then, Princess Xi mobilized 50,000 soldiers from Qihai City and 100,000 soldiers from the Demon Clan to attack Lanyan City. After that, Muyu City and Qihai City both sent their troops. The Yihe Kingdom's troops retreated again and again. After a great defeat at Wugu City, they returned to Lingnan. Now, the six provinces of Lingbei are all within our empire's territory."
"Oh …" Lin Muyu murmured, "Su Muyun and Tang Lan are finally willing to send their troops?"
Zhang Wei smiled awkwardly. "Sir, please be careful with your words … Now, Duke Yun and Duke Lan are the two most important ministers in the empire. More than 80% of the empire's military power is in their hands. Even though Her Highness is the Empress, she has very little real power. It can be said that the Qin Empire now belongs to Tang and Su. Old Zhang will only say this once. Otherwise, General Feng will scold me again."
"Alright, let's go see Xiao Yin!"
"Yes!"
…
In Ze Tian Palace Hall, the candlelight swayed slowly in the breeze.
Many files were piled up on the empress's table. Qin Yin was kneeling there with a tired look on her face. She was flipping through the memorials one by one as she slowly reviewed them. Su Muyun was sitting on the other side, holding a military book in his hand, and was studying it with his eyes narrowed.
An attendant at the side said softly, "Your Highness, after the reconstruction of the Tianshu Army, the position of commander has been left undecided. The Ministry of War has submitted a request to decide on the candidate for the commander of the Tianshu Army."
Qin Yin pursed her red lips and asked, "Grandfather, who do you think is the best candidate to be the commander of the Tianshu Army?"
Su Muyun frowned and said, "Let Su Long be it. He is the deputy commander of the Iron Blade Army. He is good at fighting and has great strategy."
Qin Yin said, "Actually, in terms of strategy and ability, Luo Yu, Fengxi, and Qin Yan are several times better than Su Long. I feel that one of them can be chosen to lead the Tianshu Army. After all, General Su Long is currently the deputy commander of the Iron Blade Army."
"As I said before, Xiao Yin, you don't have to worry about the affairs of the army."
Su Muyun smiled and said, "Grandfather will arrange everything for you. Don't worry, I'm tired and will go to sleep first. Guards, protect Her Highness well. Don't let anything happen to her."
Outside the door, a group of guards from Muyu City cupped their fists and said, "Yes, Duke Yun!"
Qin Yin sat there blankly, and her eyes flickered with humiliation and helplessness.
Not long after Su Muyun left, an attendant knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, General Zhang Wei, requests an audience."
"Zhang Wei?"
Qin Yin was stunned and said, "Invite Sir Zhang Wei in."
"Yes!"
Zhang Wei pushed open the door and entered. Behind him was a general wearing a white robe. However, he had lifted his white cloak to cover his face, so it was impossible to tell who he was.
"Your Highness."
Zhang Wei cupped his fists and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Highness."
"…"
Qin Yin slowly stood up. Ever since Zhang Wei had entered, she had not looked at him at all. Her gaze had been fixed on the person behind Zhang Wei. He was dressed in the armor of the Imperial Guard, which she had not seen in a long time. Although it looked ordinary and unremarkable, the hilt of a sword protruding from the cloak behind him was incomparably familiar. At this moment, Qin Yin's shoulders trembled slightly. She stepped on a pile of memorials and walked down the stairs in a daze. She murmured, "Can you … lift your cloak and let me see?"
Lin Muyu gently lifted the cloak, and a handsome face appeared in front of Qin Yin. He still had that familiar bright smile on his face.
"Xiao Yin, how are you?"
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