Put the Army Inside a Painting! / You Dare Ask Utopia for a Bride Price?

The Old Heavenly Master, "That's why they say fate plays tricks on people. I have a feeling that if things continue like this, your sister will be kidnapped to Utopia. Aren't you worried at all?"

"So what? Since Mr. Huang has managed to attract all my sisters, he must be an exceptional man. I trust my sisters' judgment."

The Yan Country, which still uses a feudal system, has a history of suppression, and the behavior of some individuals there naturally makes Chongyue feel somewhat dissatisfied.

This was a real relief, a chance to vent one's anger.

Chongyue said smugly, "I don't care what the court thinks, you'd better not expect me to persuade Xi to come back. She hates you guys the most."

The Old Heavenly Master was speechless. Given the current level of development of the Yan Country, it was simply impossible for them to be separated from the Sui Beast.

But now we can only pin our hopes on Chongyue's letter. If Sui Shiyi really doesn't want to continue helping...

The Old Heavenly Master could foresee that if Xi really didn't help at all in the next few years, Yan Country's military spending on dealing with the northern Demons would have to at least double.

At the same time, a large number of people must be mobilized to build defensive fortifications and replace some of Xi's abilities with more complex and expensive facilities.

Furthermore, the final construction result certainly wouldn't be as good as the painting. Due to the lack of firsthand data, the Old Heavenly Master at this time did not include the annual casualties of the soldiers.

But there is no doubt that this is also an astronomical figure.

Money is a minor issue, but Yan Country is already short-handed, with every industry lacking personnel and leadership.

Especially since the environment in that area wasn't good, even if no Demons people went there, they might not be able to come back alive.

A few days later, a heavy snow fell.

"A letter from my older brother?" Xi sat on the soft sofa, enjoying the hard-won happiness.

Every day, my routine consisted of shopping at Utopia, following the other women as they carried large and small bags of purchases.

After defeating the boss Ah Cao that night, I went straight to bed. When I woke up, he had thoughtfully made me breakfast.

This kind of life is absolutely amazing! It's incredibly awesome!

Xi has never enjoyed anything like this in her entire life.

In particular, the older sisters in the family are very caring, knowing that I have social anxiety.

So every time they go shopping, they are the ones who choose the items and then ask for their opinions.

If it's good, I'll take it; if it's not, I won't take it, and I won't ask too many questions.

This is a godsend for socially anxious people!

"The one who persuaded me to go back? This letter must have been forced to be written by that old man pretending to be young."

It's safe to say that Little Xi Melon, who loves giving nicknames, has practically figured out the personalities of all her older sisters and brothers.

"Ah Cao is still at work, I'd better go and consult Ms. Kal'tsit's opinion."

Xi handed the envelope to Kal'tsit, who was knitting a sweater nearby, and the latter only glanced at it briefly.

"I can help, but Yan Country can't get something for nothing. It's up to True Dragon to choose between money and life. The initiative is in your hands. Of course, you can also refuse. Either way, you won't lose out."

Xi stroked her chin and thought for a while.

"My sisters all have proper jobs, and I can't keep spending Ah Cao's money, even though he won't care. I've decided that I'll charge 1,000 gold coins per painting per year. I used to have over 300 paintings left in the wilderness..."

Kal'tsit frowned slightly. "Miss Xi's price is too low. I think two thousand gold coins per piece is the best price."

Xi replied, "Acao told me about the painting, so I know the Yan Country court will definitely come to me. Can your price be my starting price? There will definitely be a series of negotiations later, but once the Yan Country government does this, the initiative will be in my hands."

"As expected of him, he actually thought of this in advance." Kal'tsit exclaimed, then continued knitting the sweater in her hands.

It's estimated that this plan was made a long time ago, but no one expected it to be obtained in this way.

Huang Cao has just as much information stored in her mind as I do, and she's one of the few characters in the world who can make Kal'tsit suffer.

Both in the past and now.

Chapter 388: Putting the Army Inside the Painting!

Kal'tsit, who was knitting something, suddenly remembered something.

"I wonder what those two sheep are doing now, whether they've made contact with the nobles, and whether the plan is going smoothly."

"Two sheep? Could it be Caprini?" Xi asked curiously.

Kal'tsit nodded, and at the same time took out photos of Herimath and Evignad from a book, explaining the origins of the two to the newly joined Xi.

The two did not live in Utopia for long; a few years later, they were sent to Leithanian on a mission.

Although they asked for it themselves, the jailer had already seen through the two sheep's intentions.

They say they'll dedicate everything to utopia, but their eyes are filled with a longing to eat grass.

Their choice to go to Leithanian was simply to gain a higher status for themselves.

Having power might prevent you from eating grass, but at least it can make the grass realize its importance.

"These two younger sisters are also very pretty, could they be future options?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be a backup candidate, but my identity probably won't be revealed immediately."

The identities of Huang Cao's wives had long been public knowledge, and were no secret in Utopia; in fact, everyone knew it.

Even Kal'tsit, a Sarkaz sinner, was accepted by the vast majority of people.

Sarkaz living in Utopia: Lord, you must punish this wicked Feline properly for us! Turn her into your pet fangs!

Yes, the Utopians know that Kal'tsit is indeed Master Huang's wife, but a large portion of them believe that her status in the household is nothing more than that of a pet.

So it's normal that so many people love my lord who works so hard.

After all, we can never repay Master Huang's kindness!

Kal'tsit was aware of just how low her image was in the eyes of the Utopian people, but she didn't care.

Why should I care about what these babies think?

Since she was burned to ashes last time, her status in Master Huang's household has been completely elevated.

The women in the family all accepted her.

The reason she's willing to be a cat-eared maid now is simply because Kal'tsit has gotten used to it over the past hundred years.

As the head of a nation, Huang Cao has almost no flaws, except that he is a bit lecherous and even somewhat conservative in this respect.

Despite his womanizing ways, he didn't neglect his work, managing the country meticulously and making it stronger every moment.

There has never been a single day without a mistake, nor have any crazy ideas been created; all interests are directed towards the nation, not individuals.

That's the charm of someone who's almost Philosopher King.

In theory, Master Huang owns all the wealth of this country because the political system of Utopia is a dictatorship.

Although they certainly enjoy life to the fullest, they would never hold any strange or unusual national ceremonies.

They would not build castles everywhere for their own momentary enjoyment, and they would never waste manpower and resources.

Moreover, Master Huang owns many businesses that generate wealth, so he basically doesn't touch the national treasury's money.

"Ah Cao is truly a good monarch," Xi exclaimed.

During her time in Utopia, Xi spent her time studying the country's history.

From its founding to its prosperity, from barbarism to civilization.

Huang Cao has been deeply involved in every stage of life, never absent, accompanying the people here for over a hundred years.

He never missed a day of official duties. Although he didn't often appear before the people of Utopia, every citizen could hear the voice and stories of their lord.

More importantly, Ah Cao never makes mistakes, knows how to listen to others' opinions, and has never meddled in areas he doesn't understand.

For example, just ten meters away from Xi, Huang Cao was still reviewing official documents in his hands, his expression serious and focused.

Of the family members Kaitian Cat and Xi are the most idle as they are, since they don't have jobs.

During the day, Shu would return to Great Wilderness City to guide the farming, and only at night would he come back to enjoy Master Huang's beauty.

Little Te, Lamian, and Warfarin all have their own things to do and generally only come back every few days.

"This kind of life isn't bad, but how can I help Ah Cao?"

Xi stroked her chin thoughtfully. While offering her beauty was a good idea, she didn't want to be just a pretty face.

Xi: "Ah Cao... do you think it's possible to use my abilities for the external expansion of Utopia?"

Huang Cao, who had been suddenly called upon, turned her head slightly before continuing with her work, "There's no need. I don't want to drag you into the vortex of war. Utopia doesn't need that."

"But I don't want to be just a pretty face."

Xi came up behind the man and hooked his chin with her tail.

Her crimson eyes were filled with determination; she didn't want to be the only exception in this family.

Even Kal'tsit, who seems to be bored to the point of being moldy, plays an irreplaceable role in the household. She is the idea queen for the women here, although most of the time she is the strategist of bad ideas.

Xi believes that besides her beauty, she isn't very bright, so she can only do her best to make the most of herself.

"Xi, there's really no need for this. I don't want you to be tainted by the bloodshed of war. Aren't you always annoyed by worldly affairs?"

"That's because you weren't in my previous world." Xi's cheeks flushed red, and then she sat directly on Huang Cao's lap.

Kal'tsit, who was nearby, perked up her ears upon hearing this.

Miss Xi is even more straightforward than I imagined...

"Alright, since my Xibao wants to help me, I'm afraid she'll really get angry if I refuse any longer."

Huang Cao rested his chin on the neck of the woman in his arms, revealing an expression that suggested they were both women.

His gaze swept over Xi's rather thin clothes, and for a moment, the man's mind wandered.

"We're still working, let's talk about business first."

A few seconds later, feeling the heat on her waist, Xi paled slightly. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but rather that she hadn't recovered from last night's battle.

"Okay, I'll go find Kal'tsit in a bit."

The flames that have been ignited are not so easily extinguished, so one can only continue to savor the taste of cat.

"Master Huang, is it possible that I've already taken action?"

Kal'tsit teleported behind Huang Cao and crouched down to skillfully handle her task.

She wouldn't refuse a single thing when it came to stealing food, which she considered perfectly acceptable.

The gentle catgirl Kal'tsit makes a stunning debut!

She is also the only catgirl in Master Huang's household!

Xi also sat back down next to the man, listening carefully to his analysis of his abilities.

Finally, the two of them came up with an effective solution together.

By utilizing the scroll's storage capacity, a large-scale army could be airdropped, thus achieving the goal of a surprise attack.

An army's ability to conceal itself is far less than that of a painting.

However, after the discussion, Xi finally couldn't help but join Kal'tsit, who was sitting under her seat, in the campaign to subdue Master Huang.

After all, the movements of this Feline underneath are so alluring, and combined with the sound and visuals, it's impossible to ignore.

Since Xi couldn't be ignored, I had no choice but to include her.

Let's talk about tonight's matters later.

Chapter 389: Daring to Demand a Dowry from Utopia?

Terra Calendar 1056.

There has been a plague of fire and famine, but so far there have been no reports of cannibalism...

Huang Cao's prophecy ultimately came true.

In the summer of the second year after Xi married into Utopia, the thing that Yan Country True Dragon feared most still happened.

Several sudden Catastrophe struck the heart of Yan Country, and the entire country was filled with cries of despair.

If this isn't handled properly, it's basically already fast-forwarded to the point where destiny has already been lost.