This is Zhao's fiefdom.

It is located in the area between two cities, with official roads and post stations for supplies. However, the road runs east to west, and only the Qian and Li kingdoms would use this official road for trade.

The Wei and Han families have almost never set foot in this area.

But now, this place is surrounded by soldiers from the Wei and Han families.

Although they are not considered the elite of the elite, with a ratio of five to one, and Ying Wuji leading more than twenty strong soldiers under him, no one believes they will lose.

The faces of the Qian soldiers are getting uglier by the minute.

No one expected that Zhao promised not to take action, but instead, the Wei and Han families would engage in a battle in a foreign land.

If it were only the Wei and Han families, they would still have hope of using a sharp knife tactic to win, as they felt that the quality of the army in front of them was not particularly strong. But with so many strong soldiers...

It's uncertain who is more suitable to use the sharp knife tactic.

Seeing Ying Wuji leading the troops to charge, someone panicked and shouted from a distance, "Young Master! Please show mercy. You also have the blood of the Qian kingdom in you. Why engage in self-inflicted harm!?"

"To hell with the blood of the Qian kingdom!"

Ying Wuji was almost amused by the situation. "What has the blood of the Qian kingdom brought me? You hypocrites are always trying to morally pressure and exploit me. It's a shame that you have the nerve to bring it up. Li Caitan, go and take care of that blabbermouth for me!"

"Yes!"

Although Li Caitan was reluctant, because she would rather be a sickle to harvest the spineless men of the Li family, killing the strong soldier would definitely waste some time.

But after some thought, she realized that she had this opportunity today, all thanks to Ying Wuji. And her brother-in-law had also suffered a lot of grievances.

Kill!

The fierce energy of the True Yuan was unprecedented. Although she did not have a strong physique, her moves and sword body were not grand, and her mount was the standard warhorse of the army.

But she was like a fierce beast.

With seven or eight strong soldiers, she charged directly towards the most sharp part of the Qian army formation.

With a single sword strike, a sword light dozens of feet long instantly condensed in the sky.

It fell heavily among the Qian army.

In an instant.

The sound of screams mixed with severed limbs, swept up into the sky by the force.

Several strong soldiers raised their swords, although they blocked this attack, they were also quite frightened by this terrifying scene.

What kind of monster is this?

On the battlefield, this woman is like a butcher's chaotic knife chopping meat.

"Kill this woman first!"

They all saw it. If Li Caitan was not eliminated, the Qian army would definitely be wiped out at the fastest speed.

Bai Jie's face was extremely ugly. "Don't kill her! Take Ying Wuji hostage first, he's the key to the problem!"

"Nonsense!"

No one listened to him. "He has more than a dozen strong soldiers by his side. How can we kill him?"

Before the words fell, the strong soldiers all rushed towards Li Caitan.

They all saw that although those behind Li Caitan were all strong soldiers, they were not battlefield veterans, and their strength would definitely be limited on the battlefield.

"A group of idiots!"

Bai Jie cursed under his breath, then immediately rode towards Ying Wuji.

Under the effect of the Shadowless stance, both the man and the horse turned into nothingness, passing through friendly forces and heading straight for Ying Wuji.

The hand holding the sword solidified for a moment in the middle, harvesting the heads of several Wei and Han soldiers, but compared to the large number, it was insignificant. His target had always been Ying Wuji.

The Qian army had fallen into an absolute disadvantage.

The only possibility of a reversal was at Ying Wuji's throat.

As long as the sword was placed at his neck, everything would be fine.

Even without those useless people, it would be the same.

Although he had been tricked by Ying Wuji before, he only thought it was due to carelessness and carelessly falling into a trap.

In terms of true strength, Ying Wuji could not possibly be stronger than himself, as none of the characteristics of breaking through the strong soldier realm had appeared on Ying Wuji.

As long as he was careful not to make eye contact with Ying Wuji, and as long as his spirit was not affected, his form would not be hindered, and he would not be forced into the Shadowless stance by that strange formation.

As long as he was in the Shadowless stance, the threat of those strong soldiers around Ying Wuji would be reduced to a negligible level.

Unless there were several experts in spiritual attacks among them.

"Tsk tsk!"

Ying Wuji saw him coming, and was not at all flustered.

He even had the leisure to appreciate the situation on the battlefield.

It had to be said.

Li Caitan's performance far exceeded his expectations. Her perfected True Yuan was truly terrifying, not to mention her powerful moves, the dispersed True Yuan on the battlefield could all be easily absorbed by her, making her a perpetual motion machine on the battlefield.

It's just that she was not completely accustomed to this style of fighting at the moment. If she found her own path in the future, she would become a top expert like Thirteen in less than ten years.

And her role on the battlefield was even greater than Thirteen's.

As for this Bai Jie.

He was a true assassin on the battlefield under the Shadowless stance.

A few days ago, he inquired and found out that Bai Jie became a general because he had taken the heads of enemy generals in the battle with Kingdom Di two years ago.

This time.

He probably had the same idea.

But it seemed that he had overestimated himself.

"Go!"

He waved his hand.

The strong soldiers all attacked together. Although they had not comprehended divine abilities, which of them did not have some mental issues if they were willing to join his sect?

Many of the divine spells they comprehended carried some mental attack attributes, and those who were least skilled in this area had already been sent out.

"Hmph!"

Bai Jie thought he could break through directly to Ying Wuji's side, but as soon as he got closer, he felt a severe headache.

All sorts of chaotic emotions surged up.

Bloodlust.

Irritation.

Intoxication.

He even wanted to find a lizard to chat with.

For a moment, his self-proclaimed unyielding will almost collapsed on the spot!

This is bad!

What kind of mental spells are these?

He thought to himself that it was not good, and forcibly retreated with his mind on the verge of collapse.Turning back, a quick glance revealed that the defense line had already been breached. Due to his absence, the sharp knife tactics had completely fallen apart. The person who had accused Ying Wuji of self-harm had already been taken out, and the remaining strong soldiers on their side had been held back. Li Caitan had turned into a war machine, cutting through the battlefield with abandon.

After the Qian army formation was destroyed, their combat strength immediately decreased, and they were being overwhelmed by the Wei and Han coalition forces from all directions.

It was only a matter of time before they were wiped out.

"Run!"

A thought rose in Bai Jie's mind and immediately took over his entire brain. Without hesitation, he swung his sword.

A crack appeared in the air.

But it seemed like someone had been prepared for this move.

Ying Wuji also swung his sword in mid-air, turning the "I" shaped crack into a "十" shaped one.

Bai Jie: "!!!"

He looked at Ying Wuji in horror. It was rumored that this person had mastered the thirteenth master's unique skills, and it turned out the rumors were not false.

But how old was this person? How could he master so many top-level skills?

For a moment, his face turned extremely ugly.

Although the two cracks seemed to intersect, they were completely different, and naturally led to different endpoints. If he stepped into one, unless Ying Wuji had chosen the same location, it would inevitably result in being torn apart.

The strongest means of escape.

Wasted just like that.

Ying Wuji raised an eyebrow and ordered his subordinates, "Take him down!"

Bai Jie: "......"

Blood and flesh flew on the battlefield.

The slaughter continued for half an hour.

Bai Jie had also been bombarded with various mental attacks for half an hour.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he was forced out of his shadowless state.

Turning his head, he saw that the Qian army and the Li family had all been wiped out. Even the ten women he had forced himself to sleep with had been killed, with nine of them dead and the ugliest one being held by Li Caitan, crying like a pig being slaughtered, struggling in vain, and eventually being thrown aside by Li Caitan.

Li Caitan threw the person down and waved at Ying Wuji, "There are a few more intact bodies from the Li family, I'll go finish them off!"

With that, he left with his sword.

Ying Wuji: "......"

What kind of grudge was this?

He jumped off his horse with a smile and walked towards Bai Jie, who was on the verge of a mental breakdown. He squatted down in front of Bai Jie and patted his face.

"Cousin, are you happy? I've saved a wife for you."

Bai Jie looked at the woman lying on the ground, crying softly. She was already unattractive, and now she looked even uglier, emitting a foul smell, having soiled herself in her pants.

He was both broken and resentful, glaring at Ying Wuji with bloodshot eyes. "Do you know what the consequences of doing this are?"

"Consequences?"

Ying Wuji snorted, "It's nothing more than the King of Qian swallowing his pride again, like a dog. What consequences could there be? Qian's finances rely on our Yuzao Factory to survive, and the White family has something that the King desires in my hands. You're not unaware of that, are you?"

Bai Jie's eyes widened, panting heavily.

He looked at the people from the Wei and Han families, "You've actually become Zhao's lackeys!"

Han You laughed heartily, "Whether we're lackeys or not, it's none of your Qian Kingdom's business."

Bai Jie: "......"

He now felt like all the warmth had been drained from his body, unable to stop shaking.

Everyone was already dead.

Questioning and threatening were useless.

He knew it was useless, but he still asked.

Because he knew that if he didn't ask these questions, he wouldn't be able to do anything else.

"Sigh..."

He looked up, gritting his teeth. "In that case, why don't you just kill me?"

But Ying Wuji smiled, "There's no rush for that!"

He waved his hand, and the Wei and Han families immediately withdrew from a distance.

After everyone had dispersed.

He looked down at Bai Jie from a high vantage point and slowly asked a question, "Do you want to live?"

Bai Jie was stunned for a moment, then looked at him mockingly, "What do you want to use me for? Are you worthy?"

"Smack!"

Ying Wuji slapped him across the face, making him dizzy.

Bai Jie: "You..."

"Smack!"

"Ying Wu..."

"Smack!"

"Smack!"

One slap after another.

Slowly, Bai Jie fell silent.

"Your skin is really tough!"

Ying Wuji grumbled as he rubbed his numb hands, taking out a complete set of exquisite torture tools from a jade bracelet and neatly arranging them in front of Bai Jie.

He smiled faintly, "Do you know what this is?"

Blood oozed from Bai Jie's mouth, and his face, which had previously shown a resigned expression, now revealed a look of horror upon seeing the set of torture tools.

"The Nine Punishments of Qian Prison?"

He had long heard of this terrifying torture that terrified everyone in the world. He had even seen someone being punished like this before, and even the most resolute person would find it difficult to endure this set.

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, "What do you want to do?"

Ying Wuji pointed at his own nose, grinning with his white teeth, "Do you believe I can make you endure the Nine Punishments of Qian Prison without dying?"

Bai Jie: "......"

"Smack!"

"Smack!"

Ying Wuji clapped his hands, and the torture tools were immediately brought over.

Bai Jie trembled all over, but still stubbornly said, "Do you really think I'm made of clay?"

"Whether you're made of clay or not, you'll find out soon enough."

Ying Wuji sneered and had the tools brought over.

One round of torture.

One round of screams.

Bai Jie lay on the ground, covered in blood, like a dead dog, and his cheap wife had fainted beside him.

His eyes were unfocused, and he just wanted to kill himself as soon as possible. But trapped by that strange array, he couldn't even muster the ability to commit suicide by using his true energy.

But fortunately, he was already numb.

The next round might just kill him without him realizing it.

As soon as this thought came to mind, he felt a lot of his strength returning.Ying Wuji squatted in front of him, and in an instant, the flowers repaired his tattered body and spirit, patting his face. "Are you ready? If you're ready, then get ready for the next round. Don't worry, you won't die!"

Bai Jie: "!!!"

【Reminder】: When the target's emotional fluctuation value reaches 100, you will receive the ground-level spell "Thirty-Six Laws of Tiangang: Seven Nailed Arrows" at the maximum level.

【Reminder】: When the target's emotional fluctuation value reaches 100, you will receive the ground-level technique "Thirty-Six Laws of Tiangang: Subduing the Dragon and Tiger" at the maximum level.

【Reminder】: When the target's emotional fluctuation value reaches 100, you will receive the ground-level technique "Seventy-Two Techniques of Earth: Great Strength" at the maximum level.

【Reminder】: ...

Wow!

So many treasures.

The Seven Nailed Arrows is a rare curse spell that uses various sinister methods to curse the straw man.

Subduing the Dragon and Tiger is a status-based skill that increases the damage to fierce beasts and birds of prey several times, and is very powerful against the Yao tribe.

Great Strength is also a status-based skill that can increase physical strength several times over.

Each one of them, when fully utilized, is very powerful, but there is a feeling of not being able to use them together, which means that Bai Jie is not as strong as he appears on paper.

However.

This guy should be at his limit.

As the second round of punishment approached, Bai Jie said, "Ying Wuji! If you want to kill me, go ahead and do it. The Bai family was killed by me, so what? If you're so tough, go ahead and kill me!"

Heh!

Ying Wuji finally looked at him with some respect. Although this person is disgusting, he is indeed tough.

He waved his hand. "The second round begins!"

Followed by another round of piercing screams.

And then.

The third round.

The fourth round.

Until the tenth round, Bai Jie's body and mind were on the verge of being irreparably damaged, but he still didn't relent.

Ying Wuji sneered, realizing that he had underestimated this cousin.

One more round, and this guy should be dead.

He snorted lightly, and his men immediately grabbed Bai Jie's chin and opened his eyelids.

Their eyes met.

Bai Jie's whole body stiffened.

Ying Wuji's eyes appeared in Bai Jie's mind like a mirror.

A quarter of an hour later.

He rubbed his throbbing head. The aftereffects were still strong.

Bai Jie sat dejectedly on the ground, his eyes vacant for a while, then he regained his composure and respectfully saluted Ying Wuji.

Ying Wuji opened a crack in the air out of thin air and waved his hand. "Go!"

"Yes!"

Bai Jie picked up his ugly wife and stepped directly into the crack.

In his mind.

The mirror image of Bai Jie couldn't help but ask, "Brother, why did you come in?"

Bai Jie snorted and didn't speak.

Ying Wuji answered for him, "Just pretending to be a cup in front of me."

The mirror image nodded involuntarily. "Wow! I committed a crime similar to mine."

Bai Jie: "..."

Ying Wuji shook his head and withdrew his consciousness. This group of people was really suffocating being locked up here, just like a dormitory meeting every day, constantly discussing various passionate topics.

Originally, Nangong Yan was very uncomfortable being locked up here alone.

Because the prison was a lifelong shadow for her, and her fear of confinement was very severe.

But now.

Her autism was almost cured.

Although she didn't talk much to the others, she felt lively just listening to their conversations.

It's really a whole new prison experience...

...

Half a day later.

The Li family's fiefdom.

In the council hall.

Ying Wuji sat leisurely in the main seat, swaying back and forth in his rocking chair.

Han You whispered, "Lord Son-in-law! We have completed the mission, and our agreement..."

Wei Meng also looked at Ying Wuji expectantly.

These two were the leaders of the Wei and Han families, and were also the core circles of their respective families.

Ying Wuji half-closed his eyes and waved his hand. "Rest assured! His Majesty's promises will naturally be kept. A year from now, regardless of the situation with King Qian, His Majesty will write a letter requesting King Qian to grant your Wei and Han families a fiefdom!"

"Phew..."

The two looked at each other and let out a long sigh.

At first, when they heard that the Wei and Han families were going to help the Zhao family besiege the Qian Kingdom's army, the whole family was in intense debate.

Because the current Zhao, Wei, and Han families are at odds, and if it weren't for the legal position of the Zhao family and their reluctance to go to war and consume too much, causing their status to decline after forming the Ji family alliance, they would have probably already gone to war with the Zhao family.

No one could understand why their family head was willing to cooperate with the Zhao family.

But after hearing Zhao Ji's proposal, everyone fell silent.

Zhao Ji asked the Emperor to grant the Wei and Han families a fiefdom voluntarily.All the problems were solved.

They couldn't resist this temptation.

Even though Ji Tong said that it would take a little over a year for Zhou Tianzi to hold the Nine Provinces Sacrifice and force the Zhao family to accept it.

But at that time, everyone was still preparing to cause trouble for the new laws and Zhao Ning's daughter.

Now, things have been done, but all have failed.

Will the Nine Provinces Sacrifice be affected?

Even if it is not affected.

When the time comes to really unite with Kingdom Qi and force the Zhao family, will it be smooth sailing?

Although it is not much different from Zhao Ji's plan.

But the risk is not on the same level at all.

Moreover, the Zhao family promised to send more than twenty non-Zhao family martial artists to assist, minimizing the losses of the Wei and Han armies. As long as they completely annihilate the Kingdom Qian army and the Li family men, the Wei and Han families can claim that they did it on their own.

Which one to accept.

Isn't it clear?

The blood oath has been made.

As long as the Wei and Han families are not completely drained in a year, they will definitely be able to stand on their own.

In the meantime, they just need to focus on resisting the Zhao family's bloodsucking.

Ying Wuji couldn't help but smile.

When he discussed this with the old man, the old man was also surprised.

But he quickly realized that the interests of the Zhao, Wei, and Han families were actually aligned in this matter.

Zhou Tianzi attempted to split the three families of Kingdom Li as soon as possible. Although he has been repeatedly frustrated, it is only a matter of time because Kingdom Qi will definitely support the Nine Provinces Sacrifice. If they are really forced by them, the Zhao family will suffer not only substantial losses, but also a significant blow to their prestige.

It's better to take the initiative.

A year.

It is definitely earlier than when Zhou Tianzi makes his move.

It will mean less bloodsucking for a period of time.

But it won't make much of a difference.

With this blood, they can exchange the open hatred of the Wei and Han families with Kingdom Qian, and incite the internal resentment of Kingdom Qian towards the Wei and Han families, making it easier to pull Kingdom Qian out of the chaos of war.

This...

Is a win-win-win situation.

Wei Meng and Han You both stood up together, "Since the matter is done, we will take our leave!"

Ying Wuji smiled, "Brother Wei can leave first, Uncle Han can stay a little longer!"

Han You's face stiffened for a moment, but he stayed.

In the hall, only the two of them were left.

Ying Wuji looked at him with a smile that was not a smile, "His Highness has fulfilled a lot of promises to you, now it's your turn."

Zhao Ning's promise?

Han You certainly remembered. Zhao Ning supported Han You's rise in the Han family, and Han You became a pawn for the royal family.

His expression was somewhat unnatural.

This time, he undoubtedly gained a great merit for nothing.

The Zhao family had secretly put in a lot of effort to allow him to lead the troops.

Now it was time to pay the price.

He said with a stern face, "What do you want me to do?"

Ying Wuji smiled, "I need you to go back and rally the entire clan, even the Wei family, to exaggerate the risk of Kingdom Qian and mobilize as many troops as possible towards the border between Kingdom Qian and Han Tu."

Han You couldn't help but frown and ponder.

This time, the Wei and Han families did indeed have a falling out with Kingdom Qian. If Ying Yue couldn't swallow this anger, it was not impossible for them to go to war with each other.

But why did Ying Wuji want him to do this?

The maps of Kingdom Li and Kingdom Qian quickly formed in his mind.

The fiefdoms of the Wei and Han families were not small, and although they did not border Kingdom Qian in many places, it was not considered few, and they were mostly concentrated in the west.

On the other hand, the Li family was located in the heart of Kingdom Li and bordered the fiefdoms of the Zhao, Wei, and Han families.

He was suddenly shocked, "Are you trying to steal the people again?"

Although he didn't know Ying Wuji very well, he still guessed something from Ying Wuji's greedy eyes.

This person is too good at stealing!

He suddenly became extremely depressed.

Since the migration during the New Year, the Wei and Han fiefdoms had been strictly guarded, but even so, they often couldn't stop the impulsive people.

The population had been declining, but the rate of decline was not high.

Since the easy capture of the Yinshan Fortress, the Wei and Han families had been trying their best to suppress this news, but for some reason, the news had spread again. Now, a considerable number of people in the civilian population regarded the new land as an extremely safe haven, and the idea of secretly migrating there became even stronger.

The Wei and Han families were overwhelmed and had to set up checkpoints on all roads leading to the new land.

But now...

The Li family's fiefdom had suddenly become part of the Zhao family's territory.

The weakest defense of the Wei and Han families had been exposed to the Zhao family.

If he were to mobilize troops towards the west, wouldn't it be like stabbing a knife into the main artery of the Wei and Han families?

This time.

It's afraid that the foundation will be damaged!

Although he had received support from the Zhao family, he dared not and was unwilling to sell all of the Han family's interests.

Ying Wuji couldn't help but smile, "Rest assured! The Wei and Han families are not just a bunch of useless people. The problems we see, Wei Huan and your elder brother can definitely see them too. If everything goes as expected, they must have already prepared measures to restrict the entry of people into the Li fiefdom. You are just helping me open a gap."

"You help me, and the Han family will only lose a piece of flesh, and it will definitely not hurt the bones. But if you don't help me..."

Heh heh!

Uncle Han, you wouldn't want your collusion with the Zhao family to be known to all the Han family members, right?"

Han You: "!!!"

For a moment, he was sweating profusely, and his lips were trembling.

When he killed Wei Xun, Wei Da was by his side, witnessing his entire process of joining the Zhao family, and Wei Da was now imprisoned by the Zhao family.

If this matter were to be exposed, he would definitely be scorned by his clan, and might even be kicked out of the family tree, let alone be buried in the ancestral tomb.

"It's just losing a piece of flesh, just losing a piece of flesh!"

He kept comforting himself.

It took a long time before he made up his mind and gritted his teeth, "Alright! I'll take on this task, but I can't guarantee the effect!"

Ying Wuji clicked his tongue and shook his head with a smile, "No! The effect must be good. If we don't steal thirty thousand households this time, His Highness may be very dissatisfied!"

Han You: "!!!"The end.

Han You still left in a daze, staggering away as if he had lost his soul.

Ying Wuji finally showed a hint of satisfaction.

...

One day later.

Bai Jie appeared at the border of Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li, covered in scars. He had just found the Qian army and passed out.

The Qian army rushed through the night, treating his injuries with medicine and sending him to the capital.

He finally woke up when he was in front of the king.

"Your Majesty!"

Bai Jie knelt heavily on the ground, pressing his body low, almost wanting to stick his whole body to the ground.

Trembling all over.

Tears streaming down his face.

Ying Yue saw his appearance, and his brows immediately furrowed tightly.

A sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

There was a familiar impulse of anger.

Beside him, Ying Wuque frowned and said, "Bai Jie! How did you come back in such a ghostly state, and where are the members of the Li family?"

He was genuinely displeased.

Although Bai Jie was also part of the core team left by Ying Yue, just like Gongsun Di, both in literary and martial arts.

But this person was even more annoying than Gongsun Di.

Although Gongsun Di had some tendency to be close to Ying Wuji, he still had real talent and loyalty to the Qian royal family. Once he ascended the throne, he would be absolutely obedient and respectful to Ying Yue, and it would be difficult for him to have any disloyalty or lack of respect towards Ying Yue.

Although Bai Jie's personal strength was not weak, he always acted as if he were a genius, with a body full of arrogance.

Is being a celestial being really that great?

This kind of person is not easy to control.

It's best to suppress him while he's down!

Bai Jie didn't even dare to lift his head. "Gone! They're all gone! Over ten thousand elite soldiers of Kingdom Qian were wiped out, and not a single person from the Li family survived."

"What!"

Ying Wuque was shocked. "We let go of ninety percent of the Bai family members, and you didn't bring back a single member of the Li family. Instead, you lost over ten thousand elite soldiers. How did you manage to do that?"

Ying Yue was also extremely frustrated. The last time he felt this frustrated was when Ying Wuji killed Ying Wuque in front of him.

He asked in a deep voice, "Speak, what exactly happened?"

Bai Jie gritted his teeth. "It's the Wei and Han families!"

"The Wei and Han families?"

Ying Yue's voice contained anger. He couldn't understand how the Wei and Han families could have made such a mistake, actually ambushing the Qian army and the Li family members.

"Yes! It's them!"

Bai Jie recounted the whole story, with almost no omissions.

In fact, there couldn't be too many omissions.

There are no secrets in this world. Both the Wei and Han families are here, and it's impossible to completely hide anything from Ying Yue.

It's better to tell the whole story than to lie and arouse suspicion.

The only difference is that he endured several rounds of Qian Prison's Nine Punishments, pretended to be physically weak, and took the opportunity to break through the space and escape.

"It's that rebellious son again!"

Ying Yue's face was so dark that water seemed to drip from it. Whenever he encountered Ying Wuji, nothing good would happen.

How did this troublemaker manage to persuade the Wei and Han families?

Where did that group of strong soldiers come from?

And Ying Wuque, on the side.

When he heard Ying Wuji's name, he suddenly lost the mocking tone, and his pupils seemed to be slightly scattered, with a tendency for the true energy in his body to become somewhat uncontrollable.

The shadow.

It's back again.

Bai Jie knocked his head heavily. "It's all my fault, bringing shame to Kingdom Qian. Please, Your Majesty, grant me death!"

Ying Yue's face was dark, but he didn't blame Bai Jie harshly.

After a moment of silence, he said, "This matter is not entirely your fault. After you recover from your injuries, go back to the military camp and receive a flogging."

Bai Jie couldn't help but raise his head, his face full of disbelief. "Your Majesty, do you really think so?"

Ying Yue smiled faintly. "That rebellious son is cunning. He would go to any lengths to destroy you, even if it means making concessions to the Wei and Han families. If anyone else were in your position, they would probably have fallen into his trap. Kingdom Qian is in need of capable people. You gained fame at a young age, being appointed as a general at the age of twenty-three. Although your performance has been stable, you are inevitably filled with arrogance. After this battle, you must sum up the gains and losses! If you become a famous general for all ages because of this, today's events may not be a bad thing. Get up quickly!"

Bai Jie was deeply moved, and then stood up, tears in his eyes. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your guidance!"

Then, he bowed to Ying Wuque. "I was too arrogant before, please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Seeing him so understanding, Ying Wuque had no reason to blame him further, just nodded faintly. "Today's humiliation must be attributed to Ying Wuji. When Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li go to war one day, Brother Bai will surely be able to avenge this humiliation!"

As long as he can unite against Ying Wuji.

Then he, Ying Wuque, will be a good friend of mine.

But now is not the time to consider this issue.

He turned to Ying Yue. "Father King! This time, Kingdom Li openly tore up the agreement and killed ten thousand of our elite soldiers. If we don't send troops, I'm afraid..."

"Sending troops is a must!"

Ying Yue's expression was cold and stern. "But our Kingdom Qian's vitality has not yet recovered, and there is no need to fight to the death with the Wei and Han families. Bai Jie, after you return, immediately lead the troops back to the border of Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li, and make it more grand."

It's impossible to actually fight.

As long as it can set an example for the people in the country.

The more grand it is, the more internal conflicts will be resolved.

He has already guessed Ying Wuji's thoughts. If the internal resentment against the Wei and Han families is allowed to ferment, it may affect the future strategic situation of the country.

If he really insists on fighting to the death with the alliance of the Ji family, then Zhao Ji, that little brat, will probably die laughing on the throne.

But understanding is understanding.

There is no way to completely eliminate it!

Unless Kingdom Qian wins a great victory, annihilates twice the elite soldiers of the Wei and Han families, or Zhao Ji sends all fifty thousand soldiers sent by the Wei and Han families to Kingdom Qian to be beheaded.

But Kingdom Qian is almost impossible to go to war in the next two years.

The Zhao family needs to bide its time.

Kingdom Qian needs the same.

He still has a part of the Bai family members in his hands, which can also exchange for the right to use part of the demonic vein. As long as the backbone strength grows, Kingdom Qian can defeat anyone.The latter is even more preposterous. That old Zhao Ji, at most, would scold the Wei and Han families in the court and then execute a few insignificant people, considering it a job done.

This unfilial son!

He has indeed posed a difficult problem for me!

He turned to Gongsun Di: "You will assist Bai Jie in handling this matter!"

"Yes!"

Gongsun Di respectfully responded, taking on the dirty and tiring task.

Ying Wuque hesitated for a moment, then asked in a deep voice, "Father! Wuji has gone too far, colluding with foreign forces and annihilating the elite of our Kingdom Qian. Are we just going to let him off?"

Ying Yue snorted coldly: "Even if we don't let him off, what can we do? How about I give you a hundred thousand elite troops to capture him in Kingdom Li?"

Ying Wuque: "..."

I'm just joking.

Seeing him like this, Ying Yue was even more frustrated.

These days, his son had been recovering and had even learned to be humble, a change for the better, with significant progress in many areas.

But unexpectedly...

Whenever it came to Ying Wuji, it was as if he lost all sense.

Seeing his cowering appearance...

Ying Yue felt increasingly depressed but didn't want to completely crush his confidence, so he said sternly, "Don't worry! Among the Bai clan, there are those who can teach him a lesson!"

Bai Jie was clearly eager: "Your Majesty! May I ask who this person is?"

Ying Yue said indifferently, "You will know in time."

...

"Achoo!"

Ying Wuji sneezed, feeling completely unwell.

He had been managing affairs in the former Li family's fief these past few days, preparing to welcome the people from the Wei and Han territories, so there had been some delays.

He had only just set out to return to Jincheng.

He heard that six or seven hundred members of the Bai clan had already arrived, arranged by Zhao Ji to rest in the former Li family's residence.

They were all waiting for him to return to host a welcoming banquet.

But then someone tells me.

There's a traitor among them?

Asked for a name.

But they wouldn't say!

What am I supposed to do with this?

It's such a headache!

However, speaking of headaches, it wasn't particularly painful.

Because Bai Yi had already told him that some of the Bai family were convinced that relying solely on the human race, they stood no chance against the demon race, and that only by welcoming the Celestial race could they find a true path to survival.

No one could persuade them otherwise.

Of course, they wouldn't be foolish enough to force him to take sides immediately; they would definitely lie low for a while.

But at a critical moment, they would surely act stubbornly.

He could make use of these people, and to a great extent.

But he couldn't be any less vigilant.

So, the inclusion of a traitor wasn't entirely unacceptable; it just meant being more cautious of one or a few more people.

His father-in-law was right.

Trust was never the issue.

As long as one holds the royal authority, it's difficult for any enemy's tricks to succeed.

The journey was swift.

The former Li family's fief wasn't far from Jincheng.

In just a short day, Ying Wuji saw the gates of Jincheng.

There was no triumphant ceremony.

After all, this battle was fought between the Wei and Han families against Kingdom Qian.

It had nothing to do with the Zhao family.

So it couldn't be considered a triumph.

In a few days, during the grand court assembly, he would have to severely reprimand the Wei and Han families.

All of this had nothing to do with Ying Wuji.

But upon his return, there were still people to welcome him.

Hua Chao.

The Crown Prince and his wife.

And Bai Yi, holding a white-furred fox.

The whole family was there.

"You, young man, why are you so slow in handling matters?"

From a distance, Bai Yi complained.

Ying Wuji dismounted from his horse, grinning: "Your son is good at spouting nonsense and giving orders, but asking me to handle real matters on the front lines is truly a bit too much for me!"

"Wuji, you're being too modest!"

Zhao Ning couldn't help but laugh: "There are many affairs to manage in the Li family's fief, and it's remarkable that you've dealt with them in such a short time. Miss Bai is only saying this because the Bai clan has been anxiously waiting for you."

Bai Yi smiled and urged, "Let's go back quickly. It's everyone's first time in Kingdom Li, and they're all uneasy not seeing you return."

This was indeed true, as the foundation of the Bai family in Kingdom Li was all established by Ying Wuji.

"Mm!"

Ying Wuji nodded, looking at Zhao Ning with a half-smile: "Then, Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

This time.

With all four daughters-in-law arriving together.

It seemed they intended to meet the in-laws.

Zhao Ning said calmly, "With the Bai family relocating, they will surely become a pillar of the Great Li. As the Crown Prince, shouldn't I preside over the welcoming feast?"

Indeed.

Ying Wuji naturally wanted to tease a bit, but he refrained from saying much, as they were in the public eye and needed to behave properly.

The group boarded the carriage.

He glanced at Bai Yi's face, which was noticeably healthier.

Although she had always appeared quite normal, there was always a hint of sorrow, probably due to the Bai family being imprisoned.

This time, although not all of the Bai family were freed, at least most had returned.

The burden on her heart was lighter.

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Naturally, her complexion improved.

After about the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

The carriage stopped in front of the Li family's residence.

Of course.

The plaque had already been removed.

Ying Wuji jumped down from the carriage, helped Bai Yi down, and saw that people were already waiting at the door.

Both old and young were present.

They must all be important figures of the Bai family.

"Wuji! Come with mother!"

Bai Yi took Ying Wuji's hand and began to happily introduce him to the relatives.

Ying Wuji saw the Bai family's faces, each beaming with a brighter smile than the last, all very enthusiastic.

Most were genuinely heartfelt, but he still felt a bit uneasy.

Goodness!

It's like playing Werewolf!