Chapter 729: A Great Humiliation

"Let them in!" Xiao Wang commanded with a frown.

"Yes!" The guard quickly withdrew.

"Father, why would Shui Jing send someone here?" Xiao Yuanfeng asked, frowning.

"We'll know when they arrive," Xiao Wang replied, his brow also furrowed, clearly unsure of Shui Jing's intentions.

"Mm."

Soon, a messenger in luxurious robes was brought in. It was none other than Zhong Shan's adopted son, Zhong Zheng, who was in charge of the Da Rong Commerce Guild's development in the Underworld. However, unlike the mortal realm, developing in the Underworld was not easy. Now, he had arrived at Dragon Slayer City as an envoy.

"Who are you?" Xiao Wang asked.

"A mere foot soldier from Feather Fan City, here under the orders of my commander to meet General Xiao," Zhong Zheng said with a smile.

Seeing Zhong Zheng's calm demeanor, Xiao Yuanfeng frowned slightly. Even a messenger from Great Zhen displayed such poise?

"Which commander?" Xiao Wang asked, frowning.

"Commander Shui Jing," Zhong Zheng replied with a hint of respect in his voice.

"Oh?" Xiao Wang's frown deepened.

"We've been at war for ten years now. In these ten years, Great Zhen has issued two hundred challenges, and General Xiao has never accepted a single one. My commander greatly admires General Xiao's patience and restraint. Two hundred challenges! It will surely be a tale for the ages!" Zhong Zheng said, his tone filled with admiration. But hidden within his words was a deep sarcasm.

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Wang's eyes, while anger briefly appeared in Xiao Yuanfeng's.

"Of course, these are my commander's words. To show his admiration for General Xiao, he has sent me to present a gift to General Xiao, hoping that you will like it," Zhong Zheng said.

"Oh?" Xiao Wang's frown deepened, unsure of what Shui Jing was up to.

Zhong Zheng flipped his hand, and a large box appeared.

Seeing the box, both Xiao Yuanfeng and Xiao Wang frowned slightly.

"What is this?" Xiao Wang asked.

"General Xiao should open it himself. Perhaps it will be an unexpected surprise!" Zhong Zheng said with a smile.

Xiao Yuanfeng took the box and handed it to Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang gently opened the box. There was no magical fluctuation within, only a pink garment.

Xiao Wang frowned as he took out the pink garment and gently unfolded it. It was a pink dress, a woman's dress, with a very beautiful design that any woman would want to try on.

Xiao Yuanfeng's eyes were filled with confusion, but Xiao Wang's face suddenly changed, a flash of anger crossing his eyes.

Seeing the flash of anger in Xiao Wang's eyes, Zhong Zheng smiled slightly. Even he would be enraged upon seeing such a dress.

"What does Shui Jing mean by this?" Xiao Yuanfeng asked, frowning.

Looking at Xiao Yuanfeng, Zhong Zheng smiled slightly and said, "My commander said that General Xiao has declined two hundred challenges over the past ten years, never daring to face them. Such bravery is akin to that of a woman. Since General Xiao prefers to stay in the city like a woman, my commander has thoughtfully selected a beautiful red dress for General Xiao, hoping you will appreciate his kind gesture. He also requests that I witness General Xiao wearing it to honor my commander's heartfelt intentions."

"What did you say?" Xiao Yuanfeng suddenly roared in anger.

This was too much. Shui Jing had gone too far. He had insulted his foster father by calling him a woman and then sent a woman's dress to humiliate him? This was intolerable!

Xiao Yuanfeng shouted angrily and drew his weapon.

The furious shout from the central hall immediately caught the attention of numerous officers. Fearing an assassination attempt on their commander, a large group of officers quickly surrounded the scene.

Xiao Yuanfeng glared at Zhong Zheng, his sword drawn, and a powerful aura pressed towards Zhong Zheng.

However, Zhong Zheng remained calm, seemingly unaware of Xiao Yuanfeng's killing intent. He continued to look at Xiao Wang with a serene expression.

"Stand down!" Xiao Wang commanded sternly.

"Father!" Xiao Yuanfeng's face was red with shame and anger.

"Two armies at war do not harm messengers. Sheathe your sword!" Xiao Wang ordered.

"Sigh!" Xiao Yuanfeng let out a reluctant sigh and reluctantly sheathed his sword.

Zhong Zheng smiled at Xiao Wang.

As Xiao Wang looked at Zhong Zheng, it was as if he was seeing Shui Jing through him, with Shui Jing standing there, waving his feather fan.

Indeed, a messenger represents the commander.

Now, Shui Jing was using humiliation to test Xiao Wang. Would Xiao Wang wear the dress or not?

Shui Jing aimed to infuriate Xiao Wang, the angrier the better. If Xiao Wang didn't wear the dress, it would still achieve Shui Jing's goal, showing that the usually imperturbable Xiao Wang had finally been provoked and revealed a flaw.

But would Xiao Wang wear it?

Xiao Yuanfeng glared angrily at Zhong Zheng, and the surrounding officers, understanding the situation, looked anxiously at Xiao Wang.

"A pink dress? Heh, Yuanfeng, help me change," Xiao Wang said with a smile.

"Father—!" Xiao Yuanfeng cried out in disbelief.

"Commander—!" The officers exclaimed in shock.

"Help me change!" Xiao Wang glared at Xiao Yuanfeng.

"Father! Yes!" Xiao Yuanfeng took the pink dress, tears of humiliation welling up in his eyes.

The dress was very loose. Xiao Yuanfeng slowly helped his foster father put it on. Xiao Wang's expression remained unchanged, while Xiao Yuanfeng gritted his teeth, trying to hold back his tears of shame.

"Commander—!" All the officers knelt, feeling the humiliation of their commander as their own, their tears flowing uncontrollably.

Once Xiao Wang was fully dressed in the pink woman's dress, all the officers were sobbing. Xiao Wang walked up to Zhong Zheng, circled around him twice, and said, "Go back and thank your commander for me."

Zhong Zheng frowned slightly at Xiao Wang but finally nodded heavily. "I will inform my commander."

Zhong Zheng exited the hall. As he left, all eyes except Xiao Wang's were filled with fierce anger, as if they wanted to tear Zhong Zheng apart.

After Zhong Zheng left, Xiao Wang took a deep breath.

"Alright, you may all leave," Xiao Wang said.

"Yes!" The officers, with tears of humiliation, retreated.

"Father!" Xiao Yuanfeng knelt, feeling humiliated.

Gently, Xiao Wang removed the pink dress and carefully placed it back in the box.

"Father, why didn't you let me kill him? That scoundrel!" Xiao Yuanfeng said, both ashamed and angry.

"A true man can bend and stretch. It's just a dress!" Xiao Wang said, but his tone carried a hint of anger.

"But, but this will affect your prestige, Father…" Xiao Yuanfeng said, worried and ashamed.

"Prestige? Heh, just now, when I was humiliated, did you see how furious our officers were? I should thank Shui Jing for this. Such shame and anger will make our troops exceptionally brave and unstoppable when we attack Feather Fan City. Even Zhao Suoxiang's army won't be able to match us!" Xiao Wang said.

"Father, are you preparing to move against Feather Fan City?" Xiao Yuanfeng's previous shame was replaced by excitement.

"Not yet. I've been waiting for ten years, waiting for this opportunity. Once it arrives, our army will take Feather Fan City in one fell swoop. Ten years of hardship will finally pay off," Xiao Wang said firmly.

"Yes!" Xiao Yuanfeng exclaimed excitedly.

Zhong Zheng returned to Feather Fan City.

In the City Lord's Mansion, although Mr. Shui Jing was the commander, Zhong Shan himself was currently present.

Zhong Zheng recounted everything he had witnessed in Xiao Wang's hall to everyone.

"Xiao Wang can really keep his composure?" Zhao Suoxiang frowned.

"Keep his composure? With His Majesty's gift, how could Xiao Wang remain calm? He may appear calm, but inside, he's undoubtedly raging with fury," Shui Jing said, waving his feather fan with a smile.

"But what if Xiao Wang doesn't take the bait?" Zhao Suoxiang frowned.

"Indeed, Xiao Wang may be furious, but he is very patient. Even in the face of extreme anger, he will stay calm and not lose his judgment," Zhong Zheng said, frowning.

"His Majesty's strategies are always interconnected; this won't be the end," Shui Jing said, looking at Zhong Shan.

Everyone turned to look at Zhong Shan.

"Ten years. Ten years should be enough to wear down Xiao Wang's sharpness. I came from the capital just for this moment," Zhong Shan said, nodding.

"Your Majesty, what is the next step?" Shui Jing asked.

"Do you know what Mr. Corpse has been doing all these years?" Zhong Shan asked with a smile.

Everyone thought for a moment, and Shui Jing's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Your Majesty, do you mean the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty neighboring Feather Fan City?" Shui Jing immediately guessed.

"Father, has Mr. Corpse taken the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty?" Zhong Zheng asked, surprised.

"No wonder Mr. Yi Yan never allowed us to intervene with the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty. Your Majesty had long planned this! But, Your Majesty, the Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty borders us, not the Tianmai Imperial Dynasty, and it's far from Dragon Slayer City," Zhao Suoxiang said, puzzled.

"The Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty is about to move and attack several cities behind Feather Fan City," Shui Jing guessed.

"The Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty attacking our rear?" Zhao Suoxiang raised an eyebrow.

Three months later, in Dragon Slayer City, in the City Lord's Mansion.

"Father, it has begun. The Yin Corpse Imperial Dynasty received our letter and has started mobilizing. They are attacking the nearby cities!" Xiao Yuanfeng rushed into the hall, full of excitement.

"Good!" Xiao Wang's eyes flashed with determination.

"Father, when do we move on Feather Fan City? The soldiers' shame and anger are growing stronger," Xiao Yuanfeng said eagerly.

"Not yet. Wait a bit longer," Xiao Wang said sternly.

"But…!" Xiao Yuanfeng frowned.

"Be patient, be patient. The more critical the moment, the more we must remain calm. We can't afford to be reckless," Xiao Wang said sternly.

"Yes!" Xiao Yuanfeng nodded.

"Increase the number of scouts, double them, no, triple them. Keep scouting," Xiao Wang commanded.

"Yes!"