"I was delayed by some things on the way. I probably won't go out again for a short time this time."
After chatting with Lu Zhu for a few words, Lin Xiaodong returned to his home. The windows were bright and clean, and the windowsills, tables and chairs were all polished. He was not at home, and Lu Zhu had obviously come to clean up.
Sitting down on the bed and looking at the peaceful little fishing village outside the window, Lin Xiaodong said to himself: "How long can such peace last?"
Lasted for a month.
A month later, Lin Xiaodong practiced hard, and his realm had broken through to the sixth level of the Mahayana realm. The wonders of Qixing Tower had been fully developed, and his cultivation level had improved again.
This month, no one came to see him, and the king and the princess did not settle their accounts.
That afternoon, Lin Xiaodong was meditating and practicing again. Suddenly he heard the sound of a large group of cars and horses outside. He quickly got out of bed and saw that it was the princess' honor guard.
"Lin Xiaodong, a humble employee, has met Princess Xiyun!"
Lin Xiaodong hurriedly came out and bowed his hands.
When the car curtain was opened, Princess Xiyun was dressed in fiery red and wearing a bright crown, but she was much thinner.
After getting out of the car and looking at Lin Xiaodong, Princess Xiyun didn't speak for a long time.
Lin Xiaodong started to speak in an official tone again: "The princess worked so hard to come to a deserted mountain house to meet a humble official. Why?"
Giving Lin Xiaodong a blank look, Princess Xiyun said coldly: "Do you still remember what you said?"
"Which sentence?"
"If the Yaowu tribe sends troops, what are you going to do?"
Lin Xiaodong suddenly changed his expression: "I would like to be the vanguard of the human race!"
"The Yaowu tribe has sent troops?"
Princess Xiyun was very emotional and said coldly: "Come with me!"
Lin Xiaodong got in the car and was about to leave, when he caught up with Lu Zhu and came out, he said in surprise: "Sister Princess!"
"younger sister!"
Princess Xiyun immediately brightened up when she saw Lu Zhu, hugged her and said kindly: "Sister, I miss you!"
"Think about it! Sister Princess, why are you here?"
Luzhu asked in surprise.
Princess Xiyun glanced sideways at Lin Xiaodong and said, "I'm here to tell you something, Brother Lin."
"Sister, I'll take you to my house to play!"
Luzhu pulled Princess Xiyun away.
"No, sister, your brother Lin and I have something urgent to do. I'll come over and see you after the matter is settled, okay?"
Princess Xiyun did not move.
Lu Zhu was disappointed: “Huh?
So urgent!"
"Well, sister is leaving first!"
"Hey..." Luzhu wanted to say something else, but Princess Xiyun had already climbed onto the carriage.
"It's okay, I'll be back in a few days."
Lin Xiaodong nodded to Luzhu, got into the car, and sat face to face with the princess.
Princess Xiyun put on a bad face, closed her eyes, and turned her body to one side.
Lin Xiaodong looked at his nose and heart with his eyes, and he sat upright and pretended that he had no vision.
The atmosphere was very awkward for a time. Princess Xiyun was angry because she wanted Lin Xiaodong to coax her. However, Lin Xiaodong was still worried about Princess Xiyun taking advantage of Xu Siyi and did not treat her indifferently simply because she was a princess.
After a long time, Princess Xiyun couldn't hold it in anymore and said coldly: "The Yaowu tribe has stationed millions of troops in Liaolu City, and the army is pressing down on the border.
In just a few days, Zhang Lanyue unified all the tribes of Yaowu, and now the territory is united to start a war with the human race."
After hearing this, Lin Xiaodong sighed softly and lowered his head.
"General Xu led 700,000 troops to garrison Zhou Lingcheng. The two cities are across the river. Lord Liu has also arrived. The war is about to break out."
Princess Xiyun continued.
With a slight snort, Lin Xiaodong pursed his lips and nodded, and solemnly said: "If the Yaowu tribe invades the human tribe's territory, I, Lin Xiaodong, will be the vanguard."
"I asked you to kill Zhang Lanyue, will you kill him?"
Princess Xiyun asked seriously.
"If she takes the lead in starting a war, I will never show mercy."
Princess Xiyun's eyes softened slightly and she said: "Father is furious and wants to kill you. He even wants to arrest Shi Chong and Lu Zhu."
"This matter was done by me alone. What does it have to do with Luzhu?"
Lin Xiaodong was anxious.
"I told my father that you have made great contributions and have made up for it, and that if the two clans go to war, you are willing to be the vanguard. That's why my father said that I would let you go for the time being."
Princess Xiyun puffed out her cheeks and said.
"Thank you princess for saving your life."
Lin Xiaodong cupped his hands and thanked her, his tone even more lively.
Princess Xiyun's eyes turned red and she asked, "Have you avenged Lan Ruo and Cai Cai?
What happened when you went to Yaowu Clan territory?"
"Chen Mingliang died. I escorted Zhang Lanyue to the temple. She lit the sacred fire and became the leader of the Yaowu tribe."
"Then you have made great achievements, why didn't she keep you?
Why did you come back?"
Princess Xiyun asked sideways.
Lin Xiaodong looked back at the way he came and said, "Lan Ruo is here."
"You don't like Lan Ruo at all, you are just pretending to be affectionate!"
Princess Xiyun suddenly got angry and stood up, almost hitting her head on the roof of the carriage.
Lin Xiaodong also had issues with Princess Xiyun, and his tone suddenly became fierce. He glared and said, "I came back to guard her because she died for me. What does it have to do with whether I like her or not?"
"You don't have to pretend to be affectionate and righteous, and keep guarding Lan Ruo. When you and Xu Siyi are flirting, why don't you mention Lan Ruo?"
Princess Xiyun pinched her waist and stared.
Lin Xiaodong also became angry and roared: "What happened to me and Xu Siyi?
Isn’t it possible?”
"no!"
Princess Xiyun was so angry that she stamped her feet and almost broke the chassis of the carriage.
"Why not?"
"I don't allow it!"
Princess Xiyun had tears in her eyes, and her anger turned into sadness.
Lin Xiaodong was still angry. He waved his hand, looked away and shouted: "You don't have to let the cat cry like a mouse. You didn't show mercy at all when you plotted against me!"
"I am a princess, what can I do... Wuwuwu..." Princess Xiyun stopped in Bengbu, crying and complaining.
Lin Xiaodong calmed down, sat down again, and said: "Zhang Lanyue is right, what you royal people are best at is taking advantage of others."
Princess Xiyun wiped her tears, calmed down and stopped talking.
Outside the carriage, the people accompanying them heard the princess getting angry. They raised their ears and trembled with fear. They didn't even dare to go in and ask what was going on. They were secretly sweating for Lin Xiaodong. At the same time, they were very impressed. In the whole court and the public, Lin Xiaodong was the only one who dared to talk to Xiyun.
The princess scolded.
The two of them ignored each other and arrived at Zhouling City a few days later.
In the afternoon, Princess Xiyun took Lin Xiaodong to the Chinese army's tent in the city. Liu Guangyao, Guo Yushan, and Dong Ziming were all there, but Xu Siyi was not.
"You traitor!"
Seeing Lin Xiaodong, Guo Yushan directly drew his sword and faced him.
"Master Guo, the king has pardoned his death penalty, as long as he is willing to be a vanguard."
Princess Xiyun said coldly.
"snort!"
With a clang, Guo Yushan sheathed his long sword, squinted his eyes, and hid aside.
"General Xu, how is the situation?"
Princess Xiyun looked at the general with silver armor and red feathers next to her. This person was Xu Zhengyang, the general who defended the city. He held 700,000 troops and was facing the Yaowu tribe across the river.
Xu Zhengyang came to the sand table and explained: "This is the Pingyi River. To the west of the river is Zhouling City, and on the other side of the river is the Liaolu City of the Yaowu tribe. The river bank is a plain with no fortress to defend. A fight will take at least half a year.
If the battle continues and the siege lasts for ten or twenty years, it is possible."