Arrival in the Kingdom of Lixia

"Qi'er, Li'er, we have finally arrived in the Kingdom of Lixia. Let's take a day's rest today, and tomorrow we can go horseback riding. On this beautiful grassland, we can freely soar," Na Lan Yi said excitedly, stretching lazily. He had slept well and felt good to be back.

"Yes, Uncle. We've arrived, but why did the caravan stop?" Su Qi lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. A large group of soldiers wearing red armor and riding chestnut horses blocked their path. It was clear that they were hostile.

The people around them were pointing and whispering.

"Oh, indeed. Let's go down and see what's going on," Na Lan Yi said cheerfully. He was in a good mood. It felt so good to be back! Even with danger right in front of him, he was oblivious. Su Li, who was practicing, suddenly opened his eyes and joined them in getting off the carriage.

"Bold! How dare you stop even the royal carriage of King Na Lan."

Na Lan Wen Hao's angry voice made Su Zi Mo furrow her brow. It seemed like things were more serious than she had imagined.

"Come, Mo'er, let's go down and see."

Mu Yun Xuan and Su Zi Mo got off the carriage and walked forward.

Su Zi Mo glanced around and furrowed her brow. She had never been to the Kingdom of Lixia before because this area had many grasslands, with mountains interspersed. The terrain was peculiar, and it was a prosperous place.

Today, upon seeing it for the first time, it didn't resemble the vast grasslands she had imagined. They weren't staying in yurts but rather, similar to the Kingdom of Haoyue, there stood majestic cities. Situ Ruoyan had told them many things about the Kingdom of Lixia along the way. The location of the Lixia Palace was like a chair, with mountains behind it and an endless grassland as far as the eye could see. It was spring now, with clear skies and the green grass meeting the blue sky. Cattle and sheep were chasing each other. Upon entering the territory of the Kingdom of Lixia, Su Zi Mo could see herds of cattle and sheep and hear beautiful songs. It truly embodied the saying, "Endless sky, boundless wilderness, where wind blows, grass bends, and cattle and sheep are seen."

"King Na Lan, long time no see."

A mocking voice sounded.

"Why would you be here, Yu Yan Te?"

"Do I need a reason to be here?"

Yu Yan Te, a middle-aged man also known as Ruoyan Te, wore a white robe with golden silk embroidered with cloud patterns at the edges. He had a white sable fur cap on his head. Although he couldn't be considered handsome, he resembled a great eagle on the grasslands—cold, proud, and aloof.

"You have a lot of nerve appearing before this king. This king was actually worried about not being able to find you, but it turns out you came to me on your own."

"Hmph! Even if you don't look for this general, this general would have come back to seek revenge for Queen Wuna Chi Na and King Luo Zhan," Yu Yan Te's tone was imposing, and his eyes were filled with deep hatred as he looked at Na Lan Wen Hao.

"I heard that you brought back three wild seeds from the Kingdom of Haoyue, planning to crown them as the Crown Prince and Princess. Tell me, King Na Lan, do they have the qualifications?" A young woman dressed in red with ethnic colors appeared behind Yu Yan Te, looking at Na Lan Wen Hao with a mocking smile.

Upon hearing the words "wild seeds," Situ Ruoyan's heart suddenly filled with anger.

"Xie'er, how could it be you?" Na Lan Wen Hao's eyes quickly flashed with disbelief upon seeing Na Lan Xi appear. He had called her Xie'er, so she must be Na Lan Li Xi, the granddaughter of the former Empress from the previous dynasty. She was the only survivor. Na Lan Wen Hao spared her because she was an innocent little girl, as Situ Ruoyan had told him.

"You three are the so-called wild seeds? Now that you've returned, it's perfect! This princess will kill all of you together," Na Lan Li Xi said coldly, looking at Su Zi Mo, Su Li, and Su Qing Jue. Na Lan Wen Hao had caused her country to be destroyed and her family to perish. She wouldn't rest until this revenge was settled. When her gaze fell upon Mu Yun Xuan, she flashed a trace of surprise in her eyes. How could there be such a handsome man in this world? In their Kingdom of Lixia, they couldn't find a single one.

Looking at Su Zi Mo and Su Li, Su Qing Jue, Situ Ruoyan, and the three siblings, all of them had outstanding appearances. This made Na Lan Li Xi deeply jealous. Why should her father's kingdom allow them to enjoy such things?

"Noble Princess, I am the true princess of Li Xia Kingdom," Na Lan Li Xi said confidently, speaking loudly.

"Hehe!" Su Zi Mo coldly smiled and took a few steps forward. The jade beads on her embroidered shoes made a slight jingling sound. The countless illegitimate children mentioned by Su Zi Mo made her ears feel overwhelmed.

"Your father has ruled with tyranny for many years, causing the people of Li Xia Kingdom to suffer. If you randomly ask any commoner on the street, who would genuinely support him? My father has been in power for half a year, and Li Xia Kingdom is currently in a state of peace. How dare you shout for violence here and even block the city gates? Have you ever wondered why no one stops your actions?" Su Zi Mo's words made Ruoyan Te's sharp eyes flicker with a hint of confusion as he looked at Na Lan Wen Hao, furrowing his brows.

However, Na Lan Li Xin, who was infuriated, didn't bother thinking about all that.

"What kind of thing are you? How dare you criticize me in front of this princess?" Na Lan Li Xi stamped her foot in anger when she saw Su Zi Mo lecturing her.

"And what kind of thing are you? Just because you have a few peacock feathers on the tail of your rooster, you think you're a peacock? Speak more respectfully to me."

Su Qi, a small figure, rushed to the front, daring to insult her mother. She wanted to give him a good beating.

Seeing this sudden appearance of a delicately carved child, everyone was momentarily stunned, and Na Lan Li Xi quickly regained her composure.

"You little brat... Ah!"

Unfortunately, before Na Lan Li Xi could finish her sentence, her face was fiercely slapped from a distance.

"Princess," Ruoyan Te stepped forward to support Na Lan Li Xi. His sharp eyes quickly glanced at Mu Yun Xuan. Upon meeting his icy gaze, a sense of fear rose within Ruoyan Te.

"How dare you strike this princess?" Na Lan Li Xi, with a defeated and furious expression, clenched her fists and stared at Mu Yun Xuan with a darkened face.

"If you dare to show any disrespect towards Mo'er and my child, I will kill you."

Mu Yun Xuan's eyes pierced Na Lan Li Xi like knives.

"It was they who bullied this princess and her family first. They are the ones who caused our country to be destroyed and our family to perish." Observing Mu Yun Xuan's terrifying anger, Na Lan Li Xi roared in rage, and a strong aura emanated from her, spreading outwards.

However, her cultivation was too weak to have any effect on Mu Yun Xuan and the others.

"Xi'er, you are a member of the Na Lan family! As the king, I, your father, haven't completely exterminated you. Now you still want to jump into the fire pit? We have given you countless opportunities. Don't you know how to cherish them?" Na Lan Wen Hao's chest heaved, and a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes.

Situ Ruo Yan gently tapped his arm, and Na Lan Wen Hao instantly understood what his wife meant.

Upon hearing this, Na Lan Li Xi was clearly infuriated. "Don't pretend to be merciful in front of this princess. You all are too good at disguising yourselves in ordinary times. Today, this princess will seek revenge for my father, mother, and grandmother."

"Father, haven't we provided her with enough protection in the past six months? If it weren't for us repeatedly handling the aftermath for her, based on what she has done, could she still be alive today?" Na Lan Yi coldly looked at Na Lan Li Xi, unable to hold back his words. His gaze was filled with darkness as he stared at Na Lan Li Xi, expressing his dissatisfaction.

"Yes!" Na Lan Wen Hao nodded and looked at Ruoyan Te.

"Hmph! Put away your false compassion. Our people have already occupied the palace. As long as we kill you, I will be the ruler of Li Xia Kingdom." Each word spoken by Bai Shu Yun carried confidence, as if every word and every sound were deeply etched in her soul.

It made her once dim and lifeless face now appear self-assured.

"Ruoyan Te, I have been waiting for your return. If it weren't for your collusion with Wu Na Chi Na to plot against and kill my father, how could you be where you are today? I have thoroughly investigated the past, and I have been waiting for you to take the bait personally."

Na Lan Wen Hao took a few steps forward, his gaze dark and intense as he looked at him.

Ruoyan Te was a loyal general of the Wu Lan tribe. The reason he hadn't exterminated Na Lan Li Xi was firstly because he thought of his own children and couldn't bring himself to do it, and secondly, it was to draw out Ruoyan Te, who commanded a force of 100,000 elite soldiers. Ruoyan Te was a ruthless man. According to his estimation, Ruoyan Te could only hold out for half a year, coinciding with the celebration of the kingdom of Hao Yue. He decided to lure the snake out of its hole, and as expected, Ruoyan Te appeared.

Ruoyan Te looked at Na Lan Wen Hao, and within his ink-like eyes, there hid a terrifying storm and absolute control.

"The tactic of luring the snake out of its hole was indeed well-executed! Even if you hadn't gone to Hao Yue Kingdom to find your children, I would still have returned to kill you."

Ruoyan Te's eyebrows revealed a fierce determination, and his entire being exuded a formidable aura.

"I have been waiting for your return. If it weren't for your collusion with Wu Na Chi Na to plot against and kill my father, how could you be where you are today? I have thoroughly investigated the past, and I have been waiting for you to take the bait personally."

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