Chapter 10: Great Qing – Martial Guard Division!

 

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Bang! Bang!”

 

A cluster of radiant lights burst into the sky, shattering the night veil that shrouded Tianwu City. The colors of the fireworks were so vivid that they seemed to have a life of their own.

 

At the Duke of State’s residence…

 

“Miss! Miss! Look! It’s fireworks! Take a good look!”

 

Ye Liyan raised her small head, revealing her snow-white swan-like neck. Her delicate eyelashes trembled, and her eyes sparkled with wonder: “So beautiful…”

 

At the Martial Marquis’s residence…

 

A slender figure stood still in the courtyard, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

 

“Such beautiful fireworks.”

 

The coachman’s guard was taken aback, wondering if there was a festival today.

 

“No…that’s not right! That direction is the palace!” another guard exclaimed.

 

Shen Yian placed his large hand on the guard’s shoulder: “This spot is perfect. Let’s stay here and enjoy the fireworks.”

 

“Your Highness?”

 

“But, Your Highness, the King of Chu palace is…”

 

Shen Yian stepped down from the carriage and casually waved his hand: “Don’t worry, just enjoy the show quietly.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

 

At the King of Chu’s residence…

 

Mendu lit the prepared fireworks and led the King of Chu’s guards and a group of black-clad men in a fierce battle.

 

“This is the King of Chu’s personal guard? Their combat skills are not even as good as those thugs!” a black-clad man sneered, striking down a guard with his sword.

 

“Stop talking nonsense. When the King of Chu returned to Tianwu City, he brought back two black boxes, one large and one small. Find them quickly!” shouted the leading man in black.

 

“Fall back to the rear courtyard!”

 

Mendu punched a black-clad man and shouted.

 

The guards didn’t put up a fight and turned to flee.

 

Several black-clad men wanted to pursue, but their bodies suddenly emitted the sound of sharp blades piercing through, and large blood flowers bloomed under the light of the fireworks.

 

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

 

In an instant, more than thirty black-clad men fell under the dense hail of arrows.

 

The leader of the black-clad men swiftly drew his sword, sweeping away the arrows that rained down on him. His eyes scanned the direction the arrows came from, his pupils constricting in shock.

 

“This is bad…how did these bastards come here so quickly?”

 

“Retreat!!”

 

On the King Of Chu’s residence blue-tiled roof, a group of mysterious figures, their faces hidden behind masks, stood holding Wolf-Toothed Crossbows.

 

Great Qing – Martial Guard Division!

 

“Charge!”

 

The leader clenched his fist.

 

The Martial Guard Division soldiers drew their bows and unsheathed their swords, descending upon the black-clad men like gods from heaven.

 

The already struggling black-clad men were quickly cut down once again.

 

The leader of the black-clad men gritted his teeth, his jaw creaking in anger as he watched his men being slaughtered.

 

These were all elite warriors cultivated by their master, yet they were no match for these bastards!

 

Run!

 

If he didn’t flee, his cultivation would be ruined.

 

Too fast!

 

If the Martial Guard Division had arrived half a stick of incense later, they would have already searched the entire Kings Of Chu’s palace and obtained the items.

 

He pointed his toes to the ground, his body flashing like a startled swan as he leaped onto the wall.

 

The next second, the black-clad leader instinctively raised his long sword to block the attack from the side.

 

Such incredible speed! The opponent’s movement skill surpassed his own!

 

“Clang!”

 

Fire-Flowing Star Moon!

 

The long sword clashed with the Fire-Flowing Star Moon hammer, which was spewing flames.

 

The general took back the meteor hammer and spun it several times at high speed. He took a big step forward, did a somersault, and used inertia to accurately smash the opponent’s head.

 

After a brief clash, the long sword was knocked out of the black-clad leader’s hand, and he stumbled backward along the wall, his shoulder numb from the shock.

 

“Whoa!”

 

The two sides separated, and the General suddenly let out a loud shout, expelling a mouthful of true energy. The star fire within the Fire-Flowing Star Moon hammer was fanned by the wind, and a blaze erupted, engulfing the black-clad leader.

 

“Clang!”

 

With a loud crash, the hammer was kicked into the flames, producing a muffled sound.

 

“Roll!”

 

A fierce cry, and two sword auras tore through the flames, forcing General to retreat.

 

The black-clad leader stumbled down from the wall, clutching his injured shoulder, and fled from the Kings Of Chu’s palace in disarray.

 

“General, why aren’t you chasing after him?” a subordinate asked, jumping onto the wall.

 

The general took back the meteor hammer and said calmly: “Master Bai Hu has arrived. Did we leave any survivors?”

 

“Master Bai Hu?” The subordinate was shocked and quickly replied, “They’re all dead, none were left alive.”

 

“Take away all the bodies and retreat!”

 

“Yes, General!”

 

“Wait! Is my Kings Of Chu’s palace a place where you can come and go as you please?”

 

“Look at the state of my Kings Of Chu’s palace! Don’t you think the Martial Guard Division should compensate me?”

 

Shen Yian’s voice grew louder as he approached with several guards.

 

The general jumped down from the wall and bowed: “Greetings, King of Chu!”

 

“Stop, don’t try to flatter me. You should compensate me for the damages!”

 

“Mendu!!”

 

Shen Yian called out to Mendu, who was hiding in the rear courtyard.

 

“Yes, Your Highness!!”

 

Mendu, a tall and burly man, came running over, his nose and eyes streaming with tears, his acting skills impeccable.

 

“Calculate the losses for me, and do it in front of them. Don’t let them cheat me later!”

 

“Yes, Your Highness!”

 

The general couldn’t help but say, “Your Highness, your Kings Of Chu’s palace was attacked by assassins, and we were sent to assist you.”

 

The implication was clear: we’re here to help you, so why are you asking for compensation?

 

It seemed that the fireworks had attracted them, with their colorful and dazzling display, but in fact they contained several special distress signals made by the Martial Guard Division’s Heavenly Craft Department.

 

“Your Highness, these blue tiles were purchased from Suzhou, and shipped from afar, and each one is worth a hundred silver taels. Roughly estimating, at least a hundred tiles were damaged.”

 

“And these floor tiles were…”

 

The general’s heart twitched when he heard this. Okay, okay, so that’s how it is. Your palace is more valuable than the imperial palace, right?

 

If he wasn’t mistaken, the King of Chu’s residence was originally the former Prime Minister’s residence, which was later renovated into a palace, and the funds were probably provided by the Emperor himself?!

 

“King of Chu, it’s been a while since we last met, and you’re still as infuriating as ever.”

 

A clear and cold voice, a slender figure, and a white robe fluttered down from the sky.

 

The eyebrows were like a painting, the hair was like snow, the skin was like white jade, the peach blossom-like eyes were charming, and a single tear mark at the corner of the eye added to the beauty. It was a standard beauty, making one exclaim, “What a beautiful person!”

 

“Master Bai Hu!”

 

General Flag and the Martial Guard Division soldiers collectively bowed, kneeling on the ground.

 

Great Qing – Martial Guard Division – one of the Four Symbols, Bai Hu!

 

Bai Hu put away the white fan in his hand and said in a cold voice: “That person is still alive, lying in the small alley outside the Kings Of Chu’s palace. Take your people and leave.”

 

“Yes, Master Bai Hu!”

 

The evening wind blew, and the entire King of Chu’s residence suddenly became quiet.

 

“You little scoundrel, you’ve been back for so long, and you didn’t even come to see me?” Bai Hu’s tone was somewhat resentful.

 

Gasp!

 

Mendu and the guards were shocked, their hearts skipping a beat.

 

What’s going on?! Is our King of Chu involved with the legendary Bai Hu?!

 

“Let’s talk in the study!” Shen Yian’s face darkened.

 

In the study…

 

Bai Hu couldn’t resist teasing, “You’ve been away for five years, didn’t you miss me?”

 

“Stop, stop, stop! I, the King, have no interest in old women. First, compensate me for the money you, the Martial Guard, owe me for destroying my palace!” Shen Yian stretched out his hand, his tone brooking no dissent.

 

“Who are you calling an old woman?” Bai Hu’s eyebrows shot up.

 

“You’re already over thirty years old, aren’t you an old woman?” Shen Yian retorted, directly throwing shade at his own idol.

 

“I’m your aunt! Do you know how to show respect to your elders?”

 

“I’m still the prince! I’ve never heard you address me as ‘Your Highness’ since I was a child!”

 

“I heard you’re going to marry Liyan.”

 

“That’s right! I’m getting married, when are you going to find a good family to marry into?”

 

“Are you willing to let me get married?”

 

“Of course! I’ll directly collect the betrothal gifts.”

 

“I…I need to teach you a lesson today for my sister’s sake!”

 

Onlookers would likely drop their jaws in shock at this scene.

 

One of the Four Symbols, Bai Hu, was actually engaging in a completely unceremonious verbal spat with the noble King of Chu.

 

After a while, both of them were getting tired from arguing, and Bai Hu sat down in a chair, lightly puffing out a breath of orchid fragrance.

 

“I didn’t think you’d come back. Are you finally going to join this cold and ruthless struggle for power and profit?”

 

“I wouldn’t have come back if I didn’t have to. There are some things that can’t be resolved otherwise.”