We Have Brought the Third Prince Back for You!

A group of people waited at the border between Star Luo and Heaven Dou.

The elders of the Zhu Family were particularly grim-faced.

One of the elders spoke in a chillingly cold voice: "Now that Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun are both in the hands of that commoner Dai, how are we supposed to answer to His Highness the Third Prince when the time comes?"

His words resonated with the other elders.

The group of elders lowered their heads, not knowing what to say.

They now referred to Dai Yunzhao directly as "that commoner Dai"!

They no longer recognized his status as a prince.

This was both a way to lick the boots of the current Star Luo Emperor and a way to establish a favorable image for the future Crown Prince.

They had heard that the carriage would arrive at the border today, so even though it was pouring rain, they had come out in their official robes to welcome him.

What is a loyal subject?

This is what a loyal subject is!

Through the curtain of rain, a troop of men and horses appeared in the distance.

Upon seeing the great Star Luo banner, everyone straightened their dripping ceremonial crowns and robes.

One man, unable to wait any longer, trotted forward and flopped down into the mud.

"This subject pays respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The others only hated that they hadn't knelt as quickly.

They also hated that fellow for ignoring the mud pit just to trot over and kneel!

But they were seasoned veterans of the court.

After he took the lead, they all knelt down one after another, calling out "Crown Prince!"

The leading general of the army glanced sideways at the officials on the ground, a look of disdain curling his lips.

"Yo! The lords and ministers who usually wear purple and crimson robes are all kneeling at my feet today."

"What? Didn't you all say that I, Xiong Ao, was a traitor? You sure are kneeling faster than anyone else!"

The man kneeling on the ground looked up quickly, and the burly figure of Xiong Ao came into view.

He fell backward onto his backside.

"Xiong Ao! How could it be you?"

Xiong Ao pointed to the troops behind him.

"Are you blind? Can't you tell this is our Blood Character Battalion?"

Behind the great Star Luo banner, a Blood Character Flag fluttered in the wind.

That Blood Character Flag was the very battalion flag that Xiong Ao had fought to earn!

So, the army couldn't be...

Once everyone realized this, they all looked up!

But they didn't see Dai Yunzhao's figure at first.

Xiong Ao's voice rang out: "You bunch of trash, don't you know the Third Prince was ambushed on the road?"

"If it weren't for me, how could the Third Prince have returned?"

"Now that I've brought the Third Prince back, why aren't you welcoming him!"

Dai Mubai was ambushed?

Who was so bold?!

Could it be Dai Yunzhao? That madman was indeed capable of such a thing.

But fortunately, Dai Mubai had returned.

As long as he was back, that was all that mattered!

One minister stood up and gave Xiong Ao a thumbs-up.

"General Xiong Ao, I must submit a report to the Emperor to request rewards for you and the Blood Character Battalion!"

The others chimed in one after another.

Xiong Ao had turned over a new leaf and had actually taken the initiative to bring Dai Mubai back.

Since ancient times, no merit was greater than saving the sovereign; Xiong Ao had hit the jackpot this time.

In the future, it wouldn't be impossible for him to rank at the head of the military officials in the imperial court!

A cold smile touched the corner of Xiong Ao's mouth.

If it weren't for Dai Yunzhao's prior instructions, he would have already charged out and hacked these dogs into mincemeat!

Xiong Ao sneered and waved his hand: "Brothers, these people want to see the Third Prince, why don't you bring him out!"

Xiong Ao emphasized the word "bring" heavily.

At this moment, the rain finally stopped.

Everyone's vision gradually cleared.

A piece of blood-stained white cloth entered the eyes of the gathered officials!

The men of the Blood Character Battalion walked out, carrying someone.

No!

They were carrying a corpse!

With a wave of Xiong Ao's hand, the soldiers placed the stretcher on the ground.

The white cloth covering the corpse was blown aside by the wind.

Covered in blood, his life completely extinguished, Dai Mubai lay quietly on the stretcher.

Everyone was stunned.

Their eyes were filled with terror and confusion!

Dai Mubai... was dead?

Dai Yunzhao actually dared to kill Dai Mubai!

But according to reliable intelligence, although most of the border troops supported Dai Yunzhao, the number of troops he could truly command was only eight hundred!

Eight hundred... the Blood Character Battalion!

At this, everyone realized what had happened: Dai Yunzhao had taken the eight hundred men of the Blood Character Battalion to intercept and kill Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai had fallen, and the eight hundred men of the Blood Character Battalion had all returned!

If this news were to reach the Star Luo court and the public, it would surely cause a massive shock.

Who wouldn't like such a prince?

The Star Luo Empire valued martial strength above all else; only with such a person as the next successor would they feel at ease.

Dai Weisi had stained the palace walls with blood, and Dai Mubai had lost his life on the journey home.

Dai Yunzhao himself had been perfectly fine from start to finish.

Xiong Ao's voice rang out slowly: "My Highness said, since His Majesty wanted to welcome the Third Prince back, then he, as the younger brother, would do it on His Majesty's behalf!"

"Everyone, remember to convey my Highness's words."

"My Highness said he will return to the palace personally to visit His Majesty, so let His Majesty wait in peace."

After saying this, Xiong Ao reined in his horse and moved forward.

His aura as a Spirit Emperor was fully revealed.

He had already been quite formidable before, a valiant general.

Now, he had actually advanced even further!

"Xiong Ao has actually broken through to level sixty-five!"

Xiong Ao had been trapped by a bottleneck for many years.

At first, he was only a Spirit King.

But after meeting Dai Yunzhao for the first time, he had broken through to a Spirit Saint.

Then he had been stuck at level sixty-one, a Spirit Emperor, for many years.

Now, upon seeing Dai Yunzhao again, he had actually achieved another breakthrough!

Xiong Ao's voice rose sharply.

"Everyone, the border troops have already responded to His Highness's call. If you have nothing else to do, please get back to Star Luo City!"

The bodies of those kneeling on the ground trembled.

The border troops were responding to Dai Yunzhao?

That was it!

Now that Dai Mubai was dead, the future of following Dai Yunzhao was so bright it was blinding.

Who would abandon such immense wealth and power?

They took the corpse of Dai Mubai and retreated in a daze.

The elders of the Zhu Family were not yet resigned; they looked up and asked: "May we ask, what is the current situation of Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing?"

Xiong Ao glanced behind him.

A woman wearing armor that did not fit her well walked out at this moment.

Zhu Zhuyun!

A gleam of light appeared in the eyes of the elders!

"Zhuyun, you aren't hurt, are you?"

Zhu Zhuyun shook her head.

The elders hurried forward, and one of them spoke: "Zhuyun, come back with us, we will discuss this with His Majesty..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Zhu Zhuyun raising her hand.

"I am not going back. Elders, go back and tell the family... I support the Fourth Prince!"

Zhu Zhuyun's words hit the elders like a bolt of lightning.

They swayed, nearly fainting on the spot.

Zhu Zhuqing had followed Dai Yunzhao early on, and now Zhu Zhuyun had also defected?

The two most core members of their Zhu Family now both supported Dai Yunzhao; what were they supposed to do?

If they stayed in Star Luo City, wouldn't their lives be in danger!

Zhu Zhuyun's voice was very calm: "We were all wrong about the Fourth Prince before. From now on, I will only support him!"