Starting from the third day after Xu Xiao went from Dengfeng to the Liao battlefield.
The rulers of the Liao, Western Xia, Tubo, Jurchen, Dali and other kingdoms all died violent deaths one after another. Their successors did not rush to pacify their countries, but instead bowed down to the Great Song as vassals.
It wasn't just nominal submission; it was a genuine display of humility, even more so than that of a vassal state, with an all-out effort to curry favor.
Envoys arrived in droves carrying gifts to the Great Song, and they returned as much of the tribute and gifts they had previously received from the Great Song as possible.
Jewelry, beautiful women, horses, and rare treasures were sent from within the country as tribute to the Great Song, with everyone desperately trying to curry favor and ingratiate themselves with the emperor.
Everyone is really scared!
They were all afraid that if they didn't do things perfectly, the mysterious immortal of the Great Song would descend from the sky and then kill these lucky ones who had finally gotten their hands on power.
Xu Xiao's appearance broke the deadlock that previous wars only resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians.
For the first time, those who built their empire on the lives of ordinary people and now enjoy everything realized that they themselves were not even the players, but just ants who could be crushed at will.
The entire world was completely changed because of one person's appearance.
This news successfully overshadowed the calls from the Martial Command Office, and the entire Great Song was shocked by Xu Xiao's methods.
Beyond the shock, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride!
My Great Song! My Han people! Once again, we stand at the top of all people.
For a time, legends praising the Military Command Commissioner Xu Xiao spread throughout the Great Song, and many regions spontaneously erected shrines in his honor.
This wasn't Xu Xiao's own idea; it's just that this country, from ancient times, has revered true heroes.
Although Xu Xiao was ruthless and had killed countless people, to the Han people of the Great Song, his enemy was their hero!
Xu Xiao enabled them to stand up from the bullying of foreign tribes and even made others bow down to them; this was an immense honor.
Xu Xiao's methods didn't stop there. He returned with the ferocity of slaughtering royal families from multiple countries, which not only made the process of reforming the martial arts world much smoother, but also extended his reach to reforming officialdom.
Many martial arts sects, upon hearing the Martial Command Office's request, would even disband voluntarily and then send their talented disciples to the Martial Command Office to obtain official positions.
The spies of the Tongwu Martial Command Office no longer merely gathered up martial arts sects; wherever they went, they also thoroughly investigated local officials and powerful clans, and any minor violations were dealt with severely according to the law.
The Great Song entered an unprecedented period of strict control, determined to sweep away the deep-seated problems within the country and allow the Han people to regain their former glory.
At the same time, a convoy of carriages from the Mount Tian slowly drove into Kaifeng.
The entire group was led by masked female riders, each with a tall and graceful figure, whose Shang-Chi was in no way inferior to that of men.
Among the cavalry was a magnificent carriage, followed by spies from the Martial Command Office on horseback, which caused many people to avoid them from a distance.
The reputation of the Martial Command Office is now even greater than that of the emperor within the Great Song Dynasty.
They showed no mercy in killing outsiders, and they were equally ruthless in killing domestic traitors and rebels.
While most people are grateful for their fairness, they feel even more respect and awe.
As soon as the convoy entered Kaifeng, a special envoy from the Martial Command Office was waiting at the city gate.
A tall, thin man rode forward and slightly bowed.
"May I ask if you are the Venerable Child Elder of the Vulture Palace? I am Wu 6, the Deputy Commander of the Martial Command Office, who has been waiting here for a long time on the orders of my master."
Upon hearing that the visitor was the Deputy Commander of the Martial Command Office, the four women who had led the way, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, dared not be negligent and quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands.
"It belongs to the Vulture Palace; the Child Elder is cultivating inside the carriage."
"Very well, then you may all follow me into the palace to begin your training. The master has prepared a welcome banquet for you all."
Wu 6 bowed respectfully to the carriage from afar, then spurred his horse and led a group of people toward the imperial palace.
"This Military Command Commissioner is actually hosting a banquet in the palace? Wasn't he supposed to be a subject of the Great Song?"
Zhujian exclaimed in surprise.
"Shut up, watch your words!" Meijian directly interrupted Zhujian's desire to find out more.
As the personal maids of the Child Elder, they knew more than most people.
The Great Song Military Command Commissioner is not only an official institution of the Great Song, but also belongs to the same sect as Child Elder, and is now the leader of the Carefree Sect.
Upon receiving the invitation, Child Elder rushed over from Mount Tian. How could they, as maids, possibly discuss such an important person?
"Alright, hurry up and lead the way. I need to see my nephew as soon as possible."
A hoarse female voice came from inside the car, and the four women immediately and respectfully accepted the order.
Wu Xingyun, the Child Elder of Mount Tian, lifted the curtain of the carriage and watched the convoy slowly drive towards the palace with a scrutinizing look, a smile appearing on her lips.
'Senior brother, it seems you've found an extraordinary successor to the Carefree Sect!'
The group quickly arrived at the Imperial Palace with the Martial Command Office clearing the way. There were no obstacles or even checks along the way.
Wuyazi was already waiting in front of Xuande Gate.
From afar, Wu Xingyun saw the white-bearded, white-haired old man sitting in a wheelchair; his familiar appearance made her heart tremble.
"Senior Sister, you've arrived," Wuyazi called softly.
Unable to contain his excitement any longer, Wu Xingyun leaped out of the car and rushed to Wuyazi's side in a few steps.
"Junior brother, what... what's wrong with you?"
The longing she felt for him was unforgettable. Looking at the man who had captured her heart, even though he was old and frail, Wu Xingyun felt her heart pounding in her chest.
Especially when he discovered that Wuyazi was sitting in a wheelchair with both legs broken, a surge of anger mixed with heartache welled up within him.
"Junior brother, who did this? Tell me, and I'll tear him to pieces."
"Senior sister, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it."
Wuyazi waved his hand; Li Qiushui had the same expression when she saw him like this a couple of days ago.
Both women were deeply in love with him, which made him both happy and melancholy.
However, Wuyazi lacked Xu Xiao's domineering presence and dared to accept both women, even earning him a few teasing remarks from Xu Xiao for it.
In response, one can only say that although Wuyazi was clever and dashing, frankly speaking, he had lustful thoughts but lacked the courage to act on them.
As for his lingering feelings for his junior sister, Xu Xiao didn't expose his past.
"Senior sister, you've remained youthful all these years, unlike me, who's practically on my deathbed."
Wuyazi looked at Wu Xingyun and praised him with great admiration.
He felt a little melancholy. The three martial arts of the Carefree Sect belonged to: internal strength, techniques, and longevity. Unfortunately, none of the three of them had the ability to combine them.
However, now that Wu Xingyun has arrived, and the three of them are gathered together, it remains to be seen whether they can truly restore the divine skill of Carefree Wind Riding and revive the glory of the Carefree Sect.