In the Heaven Dou City Heaven Dou Imperial Palace City.
Xue Qinghe looked at the documents in front of him, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest of his chair.
"The Heaven Dou Empire's control is far inferior to that of the Star Luo Empire, and there are even a few duchies that don't obey." A faint smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's lips, but the contemplation in his eyes did not diminish at all.
He was pondering whether to deal with the Clear Sky Sect first, or the problems of the various duchies within the Heaven Dou Empire.
After a long pause, Xue Qinghe put down the documents in his hand and muttered to himself, "Xuehan is right about one thing: if there is no peace within, how can we fight against external threats? Let's deal with the disobedient duchies first, and then deal with the Clear Sky Sect."
"She Long, Ci Xue, you two will gather the Imperial Guards and the army in the palace to unite with the vassal states and conquer the independent duchies within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire." Xue Qinghe took out the military token of the Imperial Guards from his Soul Tool and placed it on the table in front of him.
"Yes, young master!" After agreeing, She Long and Ci Xue emerged from the shadows, took the military token from the table, and headed outside.
"Wait, let's call Dugu Bo too. With him with you, things will be easier for you." Xue Qinghe said, putting her hands behind her head, her voice calm.
"Yes, young master!" She Long agreed and walked straight out of the palace with Ci Xue to prepare for what Xue Qinghe had mentioned.
After they left, a smile involuntarily appeared on Xue Qinghe's face—a happy smile. He had been an undercover agent in the Heaven Dou Empire for so long, wasting more than a decade of his youth, and now it was finally coming to a perfect end. How could he not be happy?
Of course, he was also very clear that he couldn't let his guard down as the game approached. After all, one wrong move could lead to total defeat.
Meanwhile, within the palace, the Imperial Guards and troops, originally belonging to the royal family, were also making intensive preparations, ready to set out at any time to conquer the various duchies.
On the bustling streets of Heaven Dou City.
Yue Yi was strolling leisurely down the street, her eyes scanning the vendors on both sides, as if she were looking for something interesting.
But soon, the commotion at the end of the street caught Yue Yi's attention.
At the end of the street, several children dressed in fine clothes, looking like noblemen, were pushing a fair-skinned child of similar age to themselves to the ground.
Some chaotic and arrogant voices came from among the noble children.
"What are you doing!" Yue Yi frowned and ran over, pushing a nobleman's son to the ground.
Although Yue Yi is not old, her strength is much greater than that of her peers due to her Bloodline and the consumption of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
"Where did this little brat come from, daring to push me!" The boy who was pushed glared at Yue Yi with anger, his voice full of fury.
"It's people like you from noble families who bully others because of your status that ruin their reputation." Yue Yi glanced at him, not intending to pay him any attention, and instead helped the child who had been pushed to the ground up.
"So what if I bully people because of my status? I'm going to bully people today, so what can you do about it? Go ask around, go ask around. In the entire Heaven Dou City, there are very few people who dare to offend the Crimson Nether Duke's Mansion. Where did you come from, little girl, daring to meddle in my business?" The boy looked at Yue Yi, head held high, his voice full of arrogance.
"The Crimson Nether Duke's Mansion?" Upon hearing his words, Yue Yi blinked involuntarily.
"What's wrong? Scared? But it's no use being scared now." The boy couldn't help but sneer as he looked at Yue Yi.
"Never heard of it." Yue Yi shrugged, her eyes full of thought. She really had never heard of the Crimson Nether Duke's Mansion, but she had heard of the Prince's Mansion.
"Little girl, I'll let you hear what I've got today."
The boy sneered and strode towards Yue Yi.
Hearing his words, Yue Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, her fair hands clenched tightly, and her gaze was fixed on the boy who was walking towards her.
Just as the boy reached Yue Yi threw a punch at him. The force of the punch made the boy's vision go black and his head spin.
"What are you standing there for? Run!" Yue Yi glanced at the child who was about her age, grabbed him, and ran towards the other end of the street.
"What are you all standing there for? Chase after her! That damn little brat, how dare she hit me!" The boy covered his eyes with one hand, glanced at the people around him, and said softly.
"Oh, Wang Er, don't worry, we brought our servants with us, those two can't escape." The young masters from the surrounding noble families responded and scattered, calling out to their servants to chase after Yue Yi.
Within minutes, more than a dozen servants were already following Yue Yi her companion.
Moreover, the distance between the two is constantly narrowing.
"I am the current Imperial Advisor of the Heaven Dou Empire and the daughter of the Pavilion Master of the Wind Snow Pavilion. Who among you dares to lay a hand on me?"
"Auntie, Great-grandfather, someone is bullying me!" Yue Yi glanced behind her and immediately shouted. Her clear voice silenced the entire street.
"Oh my god."
"Ouch, this ground is so slippery."
"That scoundrel actually spilled water on the ground. Why is the ground so slippery?"
The servants who were originally chasing Yue Yi fell down about three meters away from Yue Yi upon hearing Yue Yi voice, and lay on the ground without getting up.
The Wind Snow Pavilion is one of the Upper Three Sects on the continent. Even the Heaven Dou Imperial Family has to give it face. None of these servants would dare to make a move against the daughter of the Wind Snow Pavilion Master.
After all, they couldn't compete with the powerful backers. If they really took action, they didn't think that the noble families behind them would offend the Wind Snow Pavilion, one of the Upper Three Sects, for the sake of their servants.
"Who dares to bully my little niece?" Wang Qiu'er's voice rang out from the other end of the street as she walked straight toward Yue Yi.
"Yue Yi, don't be afraid. Let your great-grandfather see who dares to bully you." Qian Daoliu's figure appeared in front of Yue Yi in a few flashes, his gaze sweeping over the situation before him.
"Your subordinate greets Young Pavilion Master!" Upon hearing Yue Yi's voice, the Soul Master belonging to the Wind Snow Pavilion in the vicinity also stepped forward instantly.