Riding a Tiger, Impossible to Dismount

Through further communication.

An Bulang learned about the current situation of the Azure Kingdom. It was one of the eight major kingdoms bordering the Soaring Dragon Empire.

The Soaring Dragon Empire was becoming increasingly powerful and had begun to gradually encroach upon the political powers of surrounding countries, expanding its influence. Some smaller countries had already surrendered their governments, but the eight major kingdoms were still struggling to maintain their independence.

King Ji Yonghao of the Azure Kingdom naturally did not wish to submit to the influence of the Soaring Dragon Empire. However, his health was declining, and he had few grand achievements. His prestige was not as strong as it once was, which provided Crown Prince Ji Wuye with an excellent environment for development.

Ji Wuye's performance was becoming increasingly assertive. He was amassing power, building factions, and maintaining close ties with the Soaring Dragon Empire. Now, he even harbored intentions of rebellion. Behind all of this was the shadow of the Soaring Dragon Empire.

Ji Hongxue had obtained crucial evidence of the Crown Prince's rebellion. This time, she chose to stand with her father, the King, and planned to hand over the evidence to the Second Prince, who was the only one capable of opposing the Crown Prince and was loyal to their father.

"My second elder brother, Ji Changwu, is the Great General Pingnan of the Azure Kingdom. He commands one-third of the Azure Kingdom's military forces, and the other army generals are also very supportive of Ji Changwu. With the evidence in hand, he is the only one who can bring Ji Wuye down through direct confrontation," Ji Hongxue said, riding a white tiger.

An Bulang, sitting behind Ji Hongxue, hugged her slender waist and nodded repeatedly. "So, as long as you deliver the evidence to Ji Changwu intact, your mission will be complete?"

Ji Hongxue sighed. "That's right. Sigh, if there were a better solution, who would want to see such fratricidal conflict? My second brother and eldest brother are bound to fight. Perhaps this is the sorrow of being born into royalty..."

"Fortunately, I'm an only child," An Bulang said cheerfully.

"For people of your parents' status, having only one child is indeed not simple," Ji Hongxue said. Although she didn't know An Bulang's background, she knew that his parents must be extraordinary to have such an outstanding child.

An Bulang smiled without speaking, thinking, Of course, it's not simple! The more powerful a being is, the more difficult it is to have offspring. My parents struggled for a hundred thousand years just to have me, An Bulang!

It was said that the Yang Seed and Yin Seed fought for tens of thousands of years before successfully merging into a fertilized ovum.

The birth of children by the Immortal Emperor and Empress was not something mortals could imagine; the intensity was no less than a war between realms.

"An Bulang, when you're riding the tiger, can you stop moving your hands around?" Ji Hongxue said with a hint of annoyance. "I allowed you to hold my waist to prevent you from falling, but your hands are sliding down?"

An Bulang looked wronged. "It's a false accusation! Your clothes are too slippery..."

Ji Hongxue's cheeks flushed with anger.

He took advantage of me and is blaming my clothes for being slippery?

If this white tiger hadn't been found and tamed by An Bulang, and if riding the white tiger wasn't significantly faster than walking, Ji Hongxue would absolutely not have let An Bulang hold her waist. That was her precious body, and she was letting him take advantage of her like this?!

But time was of the essence. To make good time, Ji Hongxue could only endure it!

"Roar!" The ten-foot-long white tiger roared, carrying An Bulang and Ji Hongxue forward, seeming to leap with even more vigor.

An Bulang truly didn't do it on purpose. Ji Hongxue's gorgeous red dress was made of some silky material that felt exceptionally smooth. Coupled with the curve of her waist, when the white tiger leaped, An Bulang's hand moved up and down due to inertia. It was impossible to remain completely still unless he firmly embraced Ji Hongxue's elastic waist, but that would likely earn him another furious slap.

An Bulang was tormented for a day and a night.

Finally, another day passed.

A majestic city appeared before them.

The city walls were a full ten feet high, and the entire structure was a dark, greenish hue, appearing like a colossal beast crouching in the world.

Well-trained soldiers were stationed on the city walls, clad in black iron armor and wielding white crescent halberds. The sharp edges of their weapons glinted brightly in the sunlight, exuding a formidable aura.

Ji Hongxue and An Bulang, riding the white tiger, appeared at the city gate, drawing the attention of many pedestrians and soldiers.

Some were drawn by the majestic white tiger, some by Ji Hongxue's unparalleled beauty, and a small portion by An Bulang... and his hand holding Ji Hongxue.

Now that the white tiger was no longer running, An Bulang began to release his grip and curiously surveyed Autumn Moon City, the third largest city in the Azure Kingdom.

Pedestrians came and went through the city gates, and the city was bustling with noise, appearing very lively.

The passersby were not like the ethereal and inscrutable immortals; they were accustomed to displaying their joys, sorrows, and emotions openly on their faces. Although people's hearts were still hard to fathom, they possessed more authenticity and simplicity than immortals.

"Halt! Who goes there!" a young officer guarding the city gate stopped Ji Hongxue.

Ji Hongxue, perched on the white tiger, straightened her back and took out a golden token from her embrace.

Upon seeing the token, the officer's expression changed drastically, and he immediately knelt and saluted, "This humble subordinate, Chen Weiming, pays his respects to the Third Princess!"

The other soldiers, seeing this, all knelt and shouted in unison, "We pay our respects to the Third Princess!"

Ji Hongxue, completely devoid of the playful demeanor she had with An Bulang, now displayed an air of authority and spoke calmly, "You may rise."

Chen Weiming stood up first, his eyes still holding a hint of surprise, clearly not expecting the Third Princess to suddenly arrive at Autumn Moon City.

"May I ask if my second elder brother is within the city?" Ji Hongxue then inquired.

"The Great General is currently practicing martial arts at Prince De's Estate. This subordinate will go and inform him immediately!" Chen Weiming replied.

"No need, I'll go find him myself," Ji Hongxue waved her hand.

Chen Weiming, understanding the situation, immediately signaled the surrounding soldiers to clear a path.

"Let's go, we should dismount," An Bulang said.

"Wouldn't it look more imposing to enter the city riding a big white tiger?" Ji Hongxue whispered.

"Oh... you've grown fond of riding it? Riding a tiger is hard to dismount?" An Bulang chuckled.

Ji Hongxue blushed at his words and raised her hand as if to hit An Bulang, but restrained herself due to her princely dignity. As she dismounted the tiger, she muttered, "Riding a tiger is hard to dismount isn't used like that."

An Bulang patted the white tiger's backside. "Thanks, little white tiger."

The white tiger seemed relieved, turned its head to look at An Bulang, and let out a happy roar before trotting away cheerfully.

Chen Weiming watched in astonishment. He had initially thought the white tiger was an excellent mount for the princess, but he didn't expect it to be something the young man had casually summoned for travel. He couldn't help but glance at the young man deeply, trying to identify which young talent from the Azure Kingdom he might be, only to find no match.

An Bulang and Ji Hongxue walked through the gates of Autumn Moon City. What greeted their eyes were all sorts of shops, some selling weapons, some selling clothes, and many interesting snack stalls and taverns.

An Bulang wasn't interested in weapons or clothes, but he was curious about the local specialty snacks and ate his way through them.

"Mmm, what's this called? It's so sweet and crispy!" An Bulang exclaimed excitedly.

"Dragon Beard Candy," Ji Hongxue replied, exasperated. "I really don't know what world you came from, not even knowing this."

"Then what about this? What's this savory and fragrant thing?" An Bulang found it delicious and continued eating.

"Hand-grabbed Pancake..." Ji Hongxue held her forehead, speechless.

An Bulang ate his way through, and Ji Hongxue explained along the way.

Before they knew it, a magnificent royal estate appeared before them.

Ji Hongxue sighed, "We're finally here, Prince De's Estate!"