Seeking the Heavenly Secret Lotus, Forces Converge from All Directions, a Female General Goes to War, Li Xian Crosses the Sea

Iron Fu shouted several times and hammered hard on the door, producing dull thud thud thud sounds. Li Xian drew in his martial aura, used the Xun Wind Breath to regulate his breathing, then opened the door and asked, "What is so urgent?"

Iron Fu said, "Quick, Central Lang General, put on your armor. As for what happened, I'll explain on the way."

Knowing the situation was urgent, Li Xian turned and returned to his room. He donned the Dragon-Scale Soft Armor, then put on a set of Silver Dragon Armor. The Dragon-Scale Soft Armor was light and supple, and the two armors naturally fit together. A black saber hung at his left waist and a silver token at his right. With a bamboo crown binding his hair and a mask concealing his face, he looked every inch a heroic young man—handsome, tall, and uniquely poised.

After seeing him, Iron Fu could not stop praising him. "Central Lang General is truly handsome!" Then he mounted his horse and led the way.

Li Xian followed on horseback. Along the road, he asked, "What happened that has everyone so frantic?"

Iron Fu said, "This came about suddenly. I only have a vague idea. Recently, a bloody incident occurred at sea. Something major happened—perhaps they are launching a large-scale pirate suppression campaign? In any case, the general gave an order: if we cannot arrive within a quarter of an hour, we will all get the paddle."

Li Xian said, "All right. Let us hurry."

The two raced one after the other to the Marquis Wu Station and saw the gathered generals assembled on the drill ground, an imposing sight indeed. Zhao Yingqiong sat high upon the command platform. Her red skirt was brilliant, her ponytail swayed lightly, and her long, toned, powerful legs