Blizzard Paused

The moment their lips met, Xu Yuan sensed her clumsiness.

But gradually, his blood-red pupils were replaced by a shimmering powder.

In an instant,

In the quiet room, petals fell in profusion, peach and cherry blossoms fluttered about.

The eternal kiss, so intoxicating and dreamlike, seemed to drain one's soul.

After a kiss,

Panting, Su Jinxuan broke free, pulling his restless hand out from under her loose white robe. Her face flushed, she looked at the man staring blankly at the bed and lightly spat.

"Idiot, is that all?"

Having said that,

She paused for a moment, then quickly and gently leaned down to kiss his cheek.

She straightened up, slightly flustered, straightened her chest, and smiled gently with her bright, beautiful eyes, but the smile quickly faded.

Her alluring beauty's expression shifted for a long time before she bit her lip and sighed.

final,

She left alone, disappearing into the dark, snowy night.

After a few breaths,

The blood flames in Xu Yuan's pupils finally burned away the pinkish light, and his eyes finally regained their clarity.

Looking at the empty room, Xu Yuan silently lowered his eyes and glanced at his palm.

Here, it seems as if her soft warmth still lingers.

After a while,

Xu Yuan sprawled out on the large bed like a corpse, staring at the bed curtains in front of him, and sighed.

As it turns out, he did overestimate himself.

Just now, he clearly felt the Charm Soul Demon Body invading his mind, directly affecting the emotions in his heart.

A very strange feeling,

His Blood Origin Heart-Fall Technique continuously intertwined and collided with this strange erosion, but unfortunately, his cultivation was too weak, and he lacked the strength to sustain it.

This strange, tidal wave-like sense of erosion still overwhelmed his Blood Origin Heart-Fall Technique, and even with the activation of the Enchanting Charm God Dao Rhyme, he still failed to resist.

The direct physical contact, even just a kiss, caused his thoughts to immediately come to a standstill due to the succubus's natural allure.

He couldn't imagine what it would be like to learn more.

Even if Su Jinxuan didn't do anything underhanded to change his feelings, given his mental state, he would most likely just act on his own.

He wouldn't know if he hadn't tried it, but a real man shouldn't remain subservient to others for long!

In the silent air,

Xu Yuan slowly raised one hand, then clenched it tightly.

Power!

Having made up his mind, Xu Yuan turned over and carefully took out several items from his Sumeru Ring.

An incense burner, several sachets, and a refreshing herb.

As a meticulous person, he knew very well that repairs could wait, but tidying up the house was urgent.

After all, what if the princess comes back and smells it?

Nothing was said that night, until the next morning.

The blizzard that had lasted all night finally stopped, but this was only a temporary respite.

The snow clouds in the sky remained like inky black ink, lingering in the vast expanse of the sky.

Perhaps because the snowstorm had temporarily subsided, after a night of probing attacks, the Barbarian Tribe outside the city finally halted their offensive at dawn, but the streets were far from quiet.

As agreed with Li Qingyan, Xu Yuan was to arrive at the South City military camp before 9:00 AM.

Therefore, Xu Yuan was able to leave the government office early in the morning in the carriage driven by Zhou Chen, and head south of the city along the street.

At first, you could still see some civilians going out to buy supplies, but after driving for half an hour and entering the South City, all that remained were various kinds of troops.

The messenger rode the Demon Beast at breakneck speed through the pipes, while squads of soldiers nervously coordinated their movements, their footsteps echoing through the snow with a chilling sound. Looking up, one could clearly see a thin, pale blue film, like a turquoise sky, shrouding the sky above Beifeng City.

However, there was a jarring gap in the sky, a result of the damage to the formation caused by the destruction of the city gate.

The Beifeng and South City were completely under military control, but thanks to the government insignia hanging on the carriage, Xu Yuan's journey was relatively unimpeded.

The South City, as imposing as a mountain, gradually came into view, as awe-inspiring as the Great Wall in a desperate situation.

As they drew near the South City, the carriage finally slowed down.

Because ahead lies a temporary checkpoint.

Xu Yuan opened the curtain and looked outside.

Huge iron barricades, each over ten feet long, were set up on the Beastwalk Road. About a hundred soldiers dressed in the standard armor of the Feather Forest Guard inspected the passing carts. Many animal-drawn carts transporting military equipment were also stopped here for inspection.

"Mr. Zhou, this is..."

Without hesitation, Zhou Chen, who was driving ahead, immediately returned:

"Young master, just four or five li ahead is the South City. No troops are allowed in without a tiger tally or order."

While speaking

A young man dressed in the armor of Feather Forest Guard walked up to the carriage, his voice neither humble nor arrogant:

Please show your token.

Zhou Chen, driving the carriage, nonchalantly handed the other party a token with a grin.

The young man used his Will Soul to briefly examine the token. After a few breaths, he said:

"The token is genuine. We will keep the carriage safe. Please get off."

Zhou Chen glanced at the carriage behind him and said with a smile:

"Young man, this is a guard's token. They're all our own people, from inside the carriage."

The young man frowned, his voice slightly more forceful:

"Please cooperate; no non-military carriages are allowed inside."

Zhou Chen's eyes twitched upon hearing this. He exhaled and smiled.

"Young master, my young master is with you."

"Alright, stop making things difficult for them."

Just then, a voice came from inside the carriage.

Xu Yuan interrupted Zhou Chen's attempt to drive in, saying with a smile, "It's just their duty; it's not easy for them either."

As he spoke, Xu Yuan opened the car door and stepped out of the vehicle.

Because of the snowfall, the Beastwalk Road were quite muddy, covered in icy mud, and boots made a "crunching" sound when stepped on.

Upon seeing Xu Yuan's Imperial Guards in their armor, the young officer instantly became alert, placing one hand directly on the hilt of his sword at his waist.

"Etc."

"Um?"

Xu Yuan asked with a slight doubt, turning around to look at him. "What's wrong? Didn't you already check the token?"

The young man narrowed his eyes:

"Who are you? Your Highness, you have no personal guards."

As he spoke, the military Cultivation Method within his body began to circulate little by little.

The soldiers chatting idly at the checkpoint also sensed something, and almost instantly, a hundred-man formation was formed, ready for battle.

The reaction speed of the Great Yan elites is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Zhou Chen frowned upon seeing this, his aura spreading out. The pressure of a third- Grandmaster caused the young Qu Chang to take a step back. He smiled and said:

"Brother."

"Mr. Zhou."

Xu Yuan called out to Zhou Chen, feeling somewhat helpless.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen immediately dispersed his oppressive aura and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Third Young Master, please speak."

"Don't cause trouble," Xu Yuan calmly instructed.

Zhou Chen's eyes held a strange expression.

Xu Yuan waved his hand, too lazy to explain.

He could understand what Zhou Chen wanted to do; the other party's impression of him was most likely still based on Jingjiang Prefecture.

He's got some tricks up his sleeve, but if he says the wrong thing, he can kill that spoiled brat who's guarding Xue Yong.

Based on the template I remember, in this situation, he's most likely going to cause a huge scene.

Under Zhou Chen's anxious gaze, Xu Yuan glanced down at the armor of the Imperial Guard on his body and understood immediately.

Li Qingyan once said that she never used personal guards, let alone a fifth-rank Soul Condensation personal guard.

Scanning the soldiers who were now fully arrayed around him, Xu Yuan, with a hint of helplessness, took out another token and tossed it to the other party:

I know why you have doubts, so I won't make things difficult for you.

The young dentist frowned as he took the document, glanced at it, and his pupils contracted slightly.

The Prime Minister's Estate, the Third Young Master.

The soldiers under his command all knew more or less about the prince's selection of a consort.

The dreams of many admirers have been shattered.

Some people even threatened, after drinking, to beat up the princess's husband.

And now, this person has appeared directly in front of him.

Dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse, with a handsome appearance and a gentle demeanor, accompanied by Grandmaster as his groom, the overwhelming sense of disparity made the young Qu Chang feel a little breathless.

Clenching his fist, the young clencher took a deep breath, suppressing his resentment, bowed, and presented the token with both hands:

"Third Young Master, I apologize for my rudeness just now."

Xu Yuan smiled slightly and glanced at his bicycle frame:

"Can the chassis get through?"

Young teeth will grit their teeth:

"We can only provide military vehicle frames for the young master."

The military vehicle drove through the checkpoint, and the comfort level was much lower than that of the horse-drawn carriage before; it swayed and rocked.

After a while,

Zhou Chen, riding ahead, cautiously asked:

"Young master, you just let that boy go like that?"

A question that seems familiar.

Zhou Chen asked the same question when he killed Xue Yong.

However, this time, Xu Yuan simply smiled indifferently:

"They were just doing their job and didn't deliberately make things difficult for us, so why can't we let them off the hook?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen realized the change in the person inside the car and chuckled awkwardly:

"Young Master didn't notice, but when that person lowered his head, his eyes showed a great deal of disrespect towards you."

"Disrespect?"

Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by disrespect?"

"Killing intent," Zhou Chen uttered.

"He wanted to kill me?"

Xu Yuan was slightly surprised, but then he understood. "It's jealousy, isn't it?"

As he spoke, Xu Yuan shook his head indifferently:

"If a fifteen or sixteen-year-old military officer makes a good contribution on this mission, he may be promoted. Young people who achieve success often become arrogant and think about unrealistic things."

Zhou Chen was silent for a moment, then replied in a low voice:

"I was a bit rash just now, I hope the Third Young Master won't hold it against me."

Xu Yuan chuckled softly, but did not reply.

The carriage fell silent. Zhou Chen's heart skipped a beat, and his restless mind began to race with unease.

As it turned out, the Yulin Army Guards did not particularly welcome him, this princess's personal guard who had suddenly appeared.

After arriving at the military camp,

From soldiers to captains, although they were capable, they all generally treated Xu Yuan with a cold face.

Xu Yuan didn't seem to mind at all, and said with a smile:

"Li Qingyan is truly skilled in military command."

"Skilled in military command?" Zhou Chen came to his senses amidst his unease.

Xu Yuan smiled and looked around at the soldiers:

"These people all treat Li Qingyan like a deity, and I, who have defiled the deity, have come to this military camp, yet no one has come to cause trouble. Doesn't that count as effective military discipline?"

Zhou Chen paused for a moment, then began to recount what he had witnessed:

"Her Highness Wu Yuan has always enjoyed high prestige in the army. The generals under her command are basically loyal to the death, and even some border troops in other places admire her greatly."

Xu Yuan smiled slightly, his expression meaningful:

"Generals who frequently win battles will naturally be admired, but with such high prestige, it's no wonder that the princes all want to gain the support of this princess."

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Zhou Chen didn't dare to respond to that.

The two fell silent and continued deeper into the military camp, where a huge barracks stood at the very heart of the camp.

Two Body Fusion experts stood guard outside the barracks, blocking Zhou Chen from entering.

Xu Yuan, dressed in his personal guard armor, disappeared into the barracks right before Zhou Chen's expectant eyes.

The barracks were spacious and large, with a layout similar to the council hall.

Looking around, Xu Yuan's gaze immediately locked onto the woman sitting behind the desk, rubbing her temples.

He was still wearing that red armor with gold trim and dragon inlay, but now it was stained with some black blood belonging to the Barbarian Tribe.

"Last night, you actually went into battle yourself?"

Xu Yuan looked at the woman and walked towards her. "Is the military situation that serious?"

The commander of a military formation is very strong under the blessing of the formation. Even some saints have to avoid its sharp edge. However, the commander usually sits in the central army to maintain the formation and condense the phantom of weapons. He will only personally take to the field when there is no other choice.

Li Qingyan didn't answer the question immediately. She lowered her hand, looked up at Xu Yuan, and her nose twitched.

"You seem to smell like another woman?"

Xu Yuan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly smiled and said:

"Having been to a brothel, one naturally acquires some of the charm of a woman."

Li Qingyan gave him a deep look, seemingly without intending to delve deeper, and said softly:

"Last night, the Barbarian King personally gathered their totems to attack the city, so I had no choice but to personally intervene."

Xu Yuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, his eyes showing a strange expression:

"Wasn't last night's attack a probing attack by the Barbarian Tribe? Why would the Barbarian Tribe Alien King personally intervene?"

Li Qingyan looked tired and said in a low voice:

"Last night was indeed a probing attack by the Barbarian Tribe outside the city, but that Barbarian Tribe Alien King is a madman. In all the times I've fought him, he's almost always at the forefront."

Xu Yuan spoke, he walked over and sat down opposite her:

"So that Barbarian Tribe Alien King is indeed a madman, but no one who isn't mad would do something like detouring Beifeng City."

Li Qingyan gave a light snort and asked:

"The sect's warehouse in the city was bombed last night. Was it you who did it?"

Xu Yuan wasn't surprised by the question and shook his head:

"No, although we did intend to take action, we haven't had a chance yet. It was probably those sects in the south who did it."

Li Qingyan's eyes narrowed, his handsome brows furrowing as if he were deep in thought.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan asked softly:

"This should be a good thing, right? Without storage and inventory, the sects will probably have to work themselves to the bone."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan smiled and said:

"That's true. Ever since I came down from the city wall, their captains and commanders have come to see me many times."

"You saw him?"

"I saw it."

"How so?"

"Exchange grain for their flying Demon Beast."

Li Qingyan slowly stood up, glancing towards the direction of East City: "Now that the blizzard has stopped, I need to prepare some surprises for that Barbarian Tribe Alien King."