"My lord..." Everyone couldn't help but chuckle.
Old Master Bai held the generals of Great Ning in utter contempt, believing that they were fiercely loyal to their own people but became idiots when faced with foreign tribes like the Northern Barbarians, and thus he was very dissatisfied with them.
In particular, the emperor's blockade of the Northern Barbarians in recent years has made the old man extremely resentful.
If I were to run into Ning Kun now, I'd probably curse out all the women in his family.
Lin Yi could tell what they were thinking just by looking at them. He could only conclude that they had seriously underestimated him; he was not the kind of petty person to be trifled with.
Bai Zizai returned to Ping'an City this time to claim his reward.
He achieved a great victory at Xining, annihilating the Xining Army Corps.
Although the White Horse Volunteers and the Vanguard Dare-to-Die Warriors had their help, it also proved the strength of the Asura Army and his loyalty, which naturally deserved a good reward.
Among many options, he chose weapons and equipment, clearly coveting those exquisite weapons.
The old man arrived quickly, beaming from ear to ear as he held a long sword, and without a care for politeness, he took it from him.
"My lord, I've taken a liking to this!" he pleaded with Lin Yi.
Mo Dao!
Seeing what was in his hand, Lin Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light. This old man really had an eye for talent; he actually found the weapon with the heaviest baleful aura at a glance.
The Mo Dao may not pose the same threat as the Divine Arm Crossbow, but in close combat, it is absolutely a god-like existence.
He couldn't help but laugh and said, " Uncle Bai has a good eye. This weapon is called a Mo Dao, and it's not a weapon that just anyone can wield. Since Uncle Bai likes it, this Mo Dao is yours for the taking!"
Although the Mo Dao is precious, it is still worthwhile for Old Master Bai, who spent half his life on the Northern Liang and made great contributions to Beiliang.
"Thank you, my lord!"
Bai Zizai's eyes lit up, and he held the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) and examined it closely, exclaiming, "My lord, I just tested it. With one stroke, this thing can cut a pig in two!"
Haha, I'm still got it! With this strike, who can withstand it?!
The old man couldn't help but feel smug. He had chopped a pig in two with a single stroke; if he encountered an enemy, practically no one could withstand that blow.
He was starting to admire his own son, for he had actually recruited such a remarkable person. No wonder he was appointed as a retainer of Xiliang; he was truly extraordinary.
Cough cough!
Gongsun Zan's lips twitched, and he chuckled dryly, "Old man, have you ever considered this: once you pick up this knife, none of your own people around you will survive!"
The length of this long-handled sword is no joke; it's taller than an adult. If Bai Zizai to wield it like that, whether the enemy would die or not is unknown, but his personal guards would definitely be wiped out.
Forehead!
Bai Zizai's face stiffened; this was indeed a problem.
If I were to charge in with my own long-handled sword, none of my own men would dare stand beside me. Wouldn't I be all alone, becoming a sitting duck?
Seeing his expression, everyone burst into laughter; that's not how you use a Mo Dao (陌刀).
"My lord, Princess Qingfeng's carriage has entered Ping'an City and will be arriving at the Prince's residence soon. Should we receive her?" The person who came was Liu Feng. He was in charge of the defense of the Ping'an City, so he discovered the other party's whereabouts immediately and came to report.
"To receive the emperor?"
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yi's eyes as he sneered, "I could go and greet them, but can they handle it? They know the current situation in Great Ning and Xiliang. Let them come to us!"
She's just a princess of Great Ning, what's the big deal?
If they don't know what's good for them, I'll kill their whole family in Xiliang. What can Li Anlan do about it then?
If he really angers the Prince of Xiliang, who might take advantage of the fact that the north cannot advance south and launch a full-scale attack on the Great Ning Dynasty, Li Anlan might not be able to withstand his seven legions.
wrong!
With the addition of the Flying Bear Army that Jiang Wei has now acquired, it's practically eight major army groups.
With the eight legions launching a fierce attack on Great Ning, and the Northern Liang joining the fray, their combined forces now exceed one million.
With such a force, they could easily seize a significant portion of the Great Ning Dynasty's territory before the snow melts in the north.
By the time Li Anlan realized what was happening, half of the country would probably be gone. Great Ning didn't have the natural advantages that the Northern Barbarians did.
To put it bluntly, we'll have to wait another two or three months to wipe out the Northern Barbarians!
However, destroying the Great Ning Dynasty is something that can be done at any time. But if we launch a strong attack on Great Ning now, Li Anlan will not surrender easily. On the contrary, under immense pressure, Li Anlan will quickly seize control of the Prince of Min and the Prince of Shu's forces, and even forcibly conscript men, causing widespread suffering.
When the two giants collide, it will inevitably cause huge losses.
Even if we were to conquer Great Ning, it would severely weaken our forces and affect our future strategic plans. Therefore, we'll let it go for now and take Great Ning once we're fully prepared.
But if you really anger them, they won't care about any losses.
"That's right. Our lord dominates the north and is a regional overlord. It's one thing for her to not come to pay her respects to our lord, but how can she be worthy of our lord's greeting!" Qu Yi sneered. If she's really that ungrateful, I'll shoot her dead!
Bai Zizai sneered, saying disdainfully, "A married princess is no better than a chicken. So what if she's a princess? Our lord is still the Prince of Xiliang! Besides, everyone knows their target this time. Not killing them is already an act of mercy from our lord!"
"Haha, that makes sense!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh; what the two said, though crude, was not unreasonable.
Since they knew they were uninvited guests, Xiliang naturally couldn't treat them with courtesy. Not killing them was already a favor to the betrothed princess.
At this moment, Princess Qingfeng and her entourage also arrived near the Prince of Xiliang.
Upon seeing the enormous palace before him, even the well-traveled Ning Kun gaped, exclaiming in a deep voice, "What's going on? Is this Lin Yi's Prince of Xiliang? It's even more luxurious than the imperial palace!"
"What on earth is this made of? It feels ethereal, like something from another world!"
The others couldn't help but gasp. From a distance, the Prince of Xiliang looked like a crystal palace, radiating a sacred light, as if it were glowing, making them afraid to look directly at it.
"This is the Prince of Xiliang?"
Princess Qingfeng couldn't help but frown slightly. She hadn't expected the Prince of Xiliang to be so luxurious. Her younger sister was truly lucky!
She was not only the eldest princess, but her husband was also the most fearsome overlord in the north.
That's not all; now even the houses are the best.
For a moment, Princess Qingfeng even envied her younger sister; what incredible luck she had!
The convoy slowly entered the main gate of the Prince's Mansion, but no one came to greet them, which made everyone's hearts skip a beat.
No matter how slight the movement in Xiliang was, it did not escape Lin Yi's surveillance. He definitely knew that Princess Qingfeng was coming, but he did not come out to greet her, which undoubtedly showed his attitude.