After the fifth night-watch period, the east was slowly turning bright. The sun was about to break through the horizon. The dawn in the Dragon-searching Forest was quiet. The forest in late autumn was filled with broken leaves. Among the dense shrubs, a male pheasant with golden feathers walked up to a shrub in a dignified manner. He raised his neck and screeched into the sky —
"Ooo, ooo, ooo …"
After the chirp, it seemed to be very proud of itself. The feathers on its buttocks stood up. It took a deep breath and let out another long chirp. However, before the chirp stopped, there was a sound of wind behind it. A ferocious wolf pounced on it and bit the pheasant's neck into pieces. Blood gushed out, and the chirp stopped abruptly.
…
"Hmm?"
Lin Muyu opened his sleepy eyes. He didn't know when, but Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi were sleeping soundly in his arms. He looked up at the sky in the distance and squinted his eyes. He was in a dilemma. He didn't know if he should get up and hurry on his way or enjoy the warmth of the two beauties in his arms.
At this moment, Qin Yin also woke up and asked, "What's wrong?"
"A pheasant chirped, but it stopped halfway. I think it was murdered." Lin Muyu said lightly.
"Hmm …"
Qin Yin sat up and rubbed her beautiful eyes. Then, she stroked her long hair and smiled at Lin Muyu in a dignified manner. She said sweetly, "Good morning, Brother Yu!"
Lin Muyu didn't know how to answer. After a moment of silence, she said, "Good morning, Xiao Yin …"
"By the way, after eating the Suanni meat yesterday, how's your cultivation progress?"
"It seems like my cultivation is growing very fast."
Qin Yin opened her hands gently and silently circulated her strength. Immediately, the True Dragon God Binding Chains appeared in her palms. In the next moment, rays of dazzling fighting energy began to spin. It was the Starry Fighting Aura!
Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh. "Congratulations, Xiao Xi. You've stepped into the middle stage of the first heaven of the Saint realm. This is the Starry Fighting Aura!"
"En, en."
Qin Yin was pleasantly surprised. She smiled and said, "I can feel the strength in my body making a breakthrough as well. This trip to the Yunling Mountains was indeed very rewarding."
On the side, Tang Xiaoxi slowly woke up and hugged Lin Muyu's left wrist. "The sky isn't completely bright yet. Are you sure you want to get up now?"
Lin Muyu said, "We are hiding in the tent. No matter who they are, they are in the dark and we are in the light. Xiao Xi, don't sleep so much. Get up quickly. Let's go back to Lanyan City as soon as possible. Xiao Yin has been away from Lanyan City for so many days. I don't know how Second Duke and Brother Feng are handling the political affairs."
"Alright …"
…
Lin Muyu opened the tent. There was a little fog in the jungle, but it was not very thick. She started to cook breakfast again. It was still Suanni meat. Cultivating was the most important thing. This world was full of all kinds of dangers, and strength was the only way to prove the Dao. Otherwise, if she was not strong enough, no one would listen to her.
After a full meal, she tidied up the tent, found three warhorses, and galloped out of the Dragon Seeking Forest.
Sitting on the warhorse, she continued to cultivate. After refining the spiritual energy of the Suanni meat in her stomach, Tang Xiaoxi would cast a Mind Cleansing Incantation on her when she felt hot. It seemed that Lin Muyu's cultivation would be inseparable from Tang Xiaoxi soon.
…
At noon on the seventh day, the three of them had made great progress in their cultivation. After being replenished by the spiritual energy of the Suanni meat, Tang Xiaoxi's advancement was the fastest. At noon, she had already cultivated her Fire Fox martial soul to three tails. She could be said to be the number one person in the Seven Seas Tang Sect. As for Qin Yin, she continued to cultivate her Star Jade Dou Light.
In the afternoon, when Lin Muyu had circulated the Forging Dragon Bone Remnant Scroll for an unknown number of times, the King's Dou Flame in his Qi Sea became more and more red. Moreover, its intensity also became more and more vigorous. The strength in his body had clearly increased by a level. Needless to say, he had already broken through a small realm. From the initial stage of the Holy Grandmaster realm, he had broken through to the initial stage of the Holy Grandmaster realm. As this realm continued to increase, the power of the King's Dou Flame would also increase step by step to a new realm!
When it was close to evening, a courier house appeared on the official road of the Cangnan Province. Qin Yin cheerfully said, "Many days of eating and sleeping in the open, let's find a courier house to rest in today."
"En, this is the place. It's already dark."
"Alright!"
When the three of them arrived at the courier house, they saw a group of cavalry galloping towards them from afar. The leader was a man wearing the military insignia of Captaincy. He looked to be around 40 years old and had a masculine face. After dismounting from his horse, he said to the courier house worker, "Today, we'll be booking all the rooms and stables in the courier house!"
Lin Muyu was taken aback. He urged his horse forward and cupped his fists, saying, "General, my two cousins and I have also come to this courier house. We've been eating and sleeping in the open for many days. Do you think you can lend us two rooms?"
Captaincy raised his eyebrows. When he saw that Lin Muyu was only an ordinary knight, he couldn't help but draw back the corners of his mouth and said, "Isn't it normal for you knight-errant knights to eat and drink in the open? I'm sorry, young man. We'll be booking the entire courier house for today. Here, here are 10 Jin Yin coins. Consider it your compensation! "
"This …" Lin Muyu pushed away his money pouch and said, "General, we were obviously here first."
The courier house worker saw that the situation wasn't looking good and hurriedly stepped forward. He whispered into Lin Muyu's ear, "Young hero, you see … the arm is no match for the thigh. It's obvious that this military officer is a high-ranking official. Since he's already given you a way out of this embarrassing situation, don't be so unforgiving. Don't we come out to travel the pugilistic world for the sake of harmony and wealth?"
Qin Yin, who was standing behind Lin Muyu, was unhappy. She slapped her horse forward and said, "Why should we give in to him? We want two rooms today. He has to give it to us even if he doesn't want to. "
It was obvious that this Captaincy had never seen Qin Yin, the Empress. The corner of his mouth immediately curled up and he sneered, "Where did this sharp-tongued little girl come from? Let me tell you, this is a courier house. It's a resting place prepared for the empire's high-ranking officials, nobles, and soldiers. You people who travel the pugilistic world should rest in the taverns in the countryside."
Tang Xiaoxi came to Qin Yin's side and asked indifferently, "What's your name?"
"What do you mean?" Captaincy narrowed his eyes and said, "Little girl, are you asking for my name? Do you think you're qualified to ask for my name? "
Tang Xiaoxi took another look at his emblem and said, "You're from Tianji City in the Seven Seas Province? Tell me, what's your name? By right, you should know me. "
"Haha, how interesting." Captaincy crossed his arms and said proudly, "My name is Lu Zhong, the military governor of Tianji City in the Seven Seas Province. My title is Earl Tianji. Are you satisfied now?"
Tang Xiaoxi reached into her bosom and took out a token. It was the Tang Sect's iron token. She said, "Lu Zhong, do you recognize this?"
Lu Zhong took a look and immediately got off his horse. He knelt on one knee respectfully and said, "General Lu Zhong … greets … greets Princess Xi!"
"Hmph, it's good that you know."
Tang Xiaoxi raised her eyebrows and said, "Can you free up two rooms for us now?"
"Yes … of course …"
Lu Zhong respectfully cupped his fists and stood up, saying, "Princess... you... why are you in Cangnan Province? Logically speaking, shouldn't you stay in Lanyan City to help Her Highness manage the affairs?"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled slightly. "No, my mission now is to come out and play with Her Highness."
"Ah?"
Lu Zhong was stunned. He looked at the noble young lady beside Tang Xiaoxi and couldn't help but tremble. For a moment, he felt that the world was about to collapse. He hurriedly knelt down and cupped his fists. "I, Lu Zhong, deserve to die. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
A group of Captaincy and chiliarchs from Tianji City knelt down together. Hundreds of people knelt together and shouted, "Long live Your Highness."
Qin Yin frowned. She didn't intend to alarm so many people, so she raised her hand and said, "You may rise. There's no need to stand on ceremony. Alright, I'm tired. I'm going to rest."
"Yes!" Lu Zhong nodded and said, "I'll arrange a banquet to welcome Your Highness."
As he spoke, Lu Zhong looked at Lin Muyu and said, "Young hero, may I know who you are?"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled slightly. "Who else would be accompanying Her Highness Qin Yin?"
"Could it be …" Lu Zhong hurriedly gave a standard military salute and said, "I, Lu Zhong, pay my respects to Commander Yu!"
"There's no need to be so polite. Go in and don't let anyone know about Her Highness's situation in Cangnan Province. Do you understand, General Lu? "
"Yes, I'll keep that in mind!"
…
Not long after, almost all the original guests in the posthouse had left. Lu Zhong arranged a very sumptuous meal in the lobby of the posthouse and invited Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, and Lin Muyu to the banquet. Since they had to eat their fill, Lin Muyu didn't refuse.
Only five people were qualified to eat with the empress: Lin Muyu, Tang Xiaoxi, Count of Tianji Lu Zhong, and his two sons, Lu Chong and Lu Shan.
The candlelight swayed gently. Under Lin Muyu's spiritual pulse technique, Lu Zhong's cultivation was roughly at the peak of the First Heaven of the Heaven Realm. He was already considered outstanding among the Captaincy of the Empire, and his cultivation was about the same as Wei Chou and Luo Yu. As for his two sons, Lu Chong was around 20 years old and was at the First Heaven of the Earth Realm. Lu Shan was at the Third Heaven of the Man Realm. They weren't very strong, but they were considered good among the younger generation.
Lu Zhong raised his cup and said respectfully, "I'll punish myself with a cup of wine first!"
As he spoke, he drank it in one gulp and continued to look at Qin Yin respectfully, saying, "I wonder why Your Highness, Princess Xi, and Commander Yu left Lanyan City and came to Cangnan Province. Is it also for the Heaven-grade weapon on the Cloud Ridge in Tianshu Province?"
Qin Yin nodded and said, "That's right."
As she spoke, her pair of beautiful eyes flashed and disappeared. She asked in reply, "I don't know why Uncle Tianji brought nearly a thousand men and horses to Cangnan Province with such a large force?"
Lu Zhong was a little ashamed and said, "Actually … I also wanted to seize this Heaven-grade weapon and offer it to Your Highness. I hope Your Highness won't blame me."
Qin Yin said faintly, "The local garrison generals are not allowed to leave the city without permission. I wonder if General is aware of this military law of the Empire."
"I know, Your Highness, please calm down!" Lu Zhong hurriedly retreated and knelt down, knocking his forehead heavily on the floor.
"It's alright."
Qin Yin raised her hand and said, "You may rise. I don't blame you. Bring your men back to Tianji City tomorrow morning, understand? That's where your duty lies. "
"Yes, Your Highness. I will obey!"
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