189: Let's set off for the capital!

The City Lord's orders were issued one after another.

That posture was a hundred times more attentive than when he handled the government affairs of Jinling City.

The entire City Lord's Manor was completely mobilized because of his single sentence.

Countless craftsmen, tailors, and chefs surged like a tide toward that dilapidated martial arts school in the west of the city that had previously been ignored.

The entire Jinling City was in a complete uproar because of this!

Everyone knew that the Iron Bone Martial Arts School was about to soar to greatness!

As the center of it all, Xiao Chen was somewhat at a loss.

He looked at the City Lord before him, who was being excessively enthusiastic, and tried to refuse several times, but was blocked each time by the other's phrase, "This is all for the sake of Marquis Wuan's face."

In the end, he could only numbly accept it all.

That evening.

Inside the brand-new Iron Bone Martial Arts School, the lights were brightly lit.

Xiao Chen and the children changed into brand-new, magnificent clothes and sat at a new dining table made of high-quality Rosewood.

The table was filled with delicacies from the mountains and seas, a dazzling array with a fragrant aroma.

This was the most sumptuous dinner they had ever seen in their lives.

The children devoured the food, their mouths oily, their faces overflowing with happy smiles.

Xiao Chen, however, had little appetite.

Looking at the dreamlike scene before him, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

He knew that none of this belonged to him.

All of this was because of that man.

"Big Brother Li..."

He silently recited the name in his heart.

Just what height have you reached?

In this life, he would repay him by working like an ox or a horse!

Early the next morning.

The City Lord arrived at the Iron Bone Martial Arts School once again, full of excitement.

This time, behind him was a long, extremely luxurious convoy pulled by eight extraordinary steeds!

The carriage was made of fine Golden Silk Cedar, carved with exquisite patterns, and atop the roof fluttered a flag embroidered with a large character "Li"!

"Hall Master Xiao! It's getting late; it's time to set off!"

The City Lord said with a glowing face.

"The Imperial Guards have been waiting outside the city for a long time. I've specially prepared a convoy for you; the journey to the Royal Capital is thousands of miles long, so we can't let you suffer!"

Xiao Chen looked at the exaggerated convoy, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

City Lord, isn't this a bit too much?

We're just going to a wedding, not doing anything else.

However, he ultimately said nothing more.

He knew that he no longer had the right to refuse.

He gathered all the children and had them line up.

Before leaving, he took one last look at the dilapidated martial arts school where he had lived for over a decade.

Now, it was brand new.

But he knew that this was no longer his home.

His home was in the Royal Capital.

In the place where Big Brother Li was.

He had decided that wherever Big Brother Li was, he would be there too!

He took a deep breath and carefully tucked the complete Iron Body Art Secret Manual, which had been returned by Duan Tianba, into his robe.

This was a relic left by his father.

It was also the initial bond between him and Big Brother Li.

"Let's go!"

He turned around and waved to the group of children behind him, who were also dressed in new clothes, their small faces flushed with excitement.

Under the envious and awe-struck gazes of countless citizens of Jinling City.

This grand and luxurious convoy, carrying a group of children from the Slum, slowly drove out of Jinling City.

Heading toward the center of power and glory, the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty!

The convoy traveled for two days.

These two days were the most dreamlike of Xiao Chen's life.

He sat in an extremely luxurious carriage, wearing robes of fine silk Brocade.

Outside the window was a hundred-man elite guard sent personally by the City Lord of Jinling City, each with bright armor and an extraordinary Aura.

And at the very front of the convoy, the expert from the Imperial Guards from the Royal Capital stood like an iron tower, emitting a heart-palpitatingly powerful presence.

Inside the carriage, the children chattered, their small faces flushed with excitement.

They had never sat in such a comfortable carriage or eaten such delicious snacks in their lives.

They chattered about the prosperity of the Royal Capital and the now-legendary Big Brother Li.

"Do you think the Royal Capital is a hundred times larger than Jinling City?"

"Big Brother Li is a Marquis now; the house he lives in must be even bigger than the City Lord's Manor, right?"

"I heard the Princess is as beautiful as a fairy. Since Big Brother Li is marrying the Princess, will we be able to see a fairy in the future?"

Listening to the children's innocent discussions, a heartfelt smile appeared on Xiao Chen's face.

He leaned against the soft cushions, watching the scenery flash by outside the window, his heart filled with anticipation for the future.

Big Brother Li.

I'm coming to find you with the children.

From now on, we will risk our lives for you!

On the third day, at dusk.

The convoy reached a remote mountain path called Black Wind Ridge.

The terrain here was treacherous, with dense forests on both sides and a narrow official road, making it a favorite spot for bandits.

The atmosphere of the convoy subconsciously became somewhat heavy.

"Full alert!"

The Imperial Guards expert in front suddenly pulled the reins and gave a low shout.

His sharp eyes vigilantly scanned the surrounding forest, which was excessively quiet.

Something's wrong.

It's too quiet.

There isn't even a single bird's cry or insect's chirp.

Is there an ambush?

*Whoosh!*

*Whoosh!*

*Whoosh!*

The moment the thought crossed his mind!

A sudden change occurred!

Dozens of ghost-like black figures shot out from the forests on both sides of the road without warning!

They were all dressed in black with black masks, holding weapons that glinted with a cold, grim light!

A thick, inseparable bloody Evil Qi permeated their bodies!

Those weren't ordinary bandits!

They were real assassins!

"Enemy attack!"

The Imperial Guards expert roared, and the long saber at his waist instantly unsheathed!

*Clang!*

A brilliant blade light swept out like a bolt of silk!

"Protect the convoy! Form a formation!"

The hundred elite guards from the City Lord's Manor also reacted immediately!

They were well-trained and instantly formed a defensive formation, tightly protecting the carriages carrying the children in the middle!

"Kill!"

However, those black-clad assassins gave them no time to react!

Their objective was extremely clear!

It was the carriages in the middle!