192: Abuse Xu Fengnian! Qi Dangguo enters Yongzhou! (

Chapter 191: Abusing Xu Fengnian! Qi Dangguo Enters Yong Province! (13)

"Sword Eight!"

"The Final Melody of Eight Immortals Kneeling!"

Old Huang didn't turn his head, merely waved his finger, and another treasured sword flew out from behind him!

Old Huang's name was Huang Zhentu, and he was known in the Jianghu as Sword Nine Huang!

He possessed six famous swords and nine sword stances!

Sword Nine Huang's sword flew out, but behind him, winds surged and clouds gathered, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling in the sky!

Although Sword Eight was strong, in front of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Gu Dazu, it was utterly powerless!

"Bang!"

The longsword was instantly knocked away, and Sword Nine Huang was also struck by the Qi wave, spitting out fresh blood.

Old Huang looked around; all of his side's experts had already been killed.

Li Chang'an, accompanied by a few experts, was coldly watching him.

If Li Chang'an wished, Old Huang would die a violent death right now.

"Sword Nine Huang, go back and tell Xu Xiao that Xu Fengnian will be traveling the Jianghu for a period of time. Tell him not to worry."

Sword Nine Huang knew that Li Chang'an was letting him go back to deliver the message.

He dared not say more and immediately turned to leave.

No matter what, he couldn't save Xu Fengnian...

Most of the bandits besieging Jin City were annihilated, and Jin City survived the calamity.

If Li Chang'an hadn't arrived in time, this provincial city would have fallen into the hands of the ruthless bandits.

After clearing the battlefield, Li Chang'an dispatched the Bai Er Soldiers to clear out Wang Ying's stronghold.

These bandits had gathered so many men in half a year, they must have received secret funding from Xu Xiao.

Therefore, the bandit lair must not be lacking in provisions and gold and silver.

After this battle, Li Chang'an's prestige in Yong Province rose to another level.

All the common people knew that Li Chang'an had saved Jin City.

They didn't know about the collusion between the bandits and Northern Liang, nor did they know why Jin City suddenly became vulnerable.

But they knew that when the city was on the verge of being captured, Li Chang'an appeared in time.

It was also Li Chang'an who, on the city wall, beheaded the universally despised Chu Lushan!

Cheers erupted throughout the city, and Li Chang'an ordered the Brocade-Clad Guards to imprison Xu Fengnian in a secret stronghold.

The Northern Liang Crown Prince, Xu Fengnian, awoke in a dark prison cell.

The cell reeked of a pungent, moldy smell, along with an unknown stench.

Cockroaches and rats crawled all over his expensive silk robes.

Having grown up in luxury, Xu Fengnian had never experienced such conditions.

After vomiting, Xu Fengnian fully regained consciousness.

He also understood his current predicament: he had been captured!

He was the Northern Liang Crown Prince, Xu the Butcher's most beloved son!

Li Chang'an actually dared to imprison him!

Xu Fengnian didn't know how Li Chang'an would deal with him—kill him, keep him imprisoned indefinitely, or hand him over to the Li Yang Dynasty?

"Li Chang'an! Let me out!"

"Northern Liang has 350,000 armored soldiers; a single spit from each of them could drown you all!"

"My father is Xu Xiao, Xu the Butcher, who annihilated six nations and trampled the Jianghu!"

"If you dare to imprison me, Xu Xiao will surely wipe you out!"

However, no matter how he shouted and threatened, no one paid him any attention.

Half a day later, a shifty-eyed man came to the prison cell door.

Seeing someone arrive, Xu Fengnian's heart rekindled with hope.

"Go tell Li Chang'an! If you don't want to die, quickly release this Crown Prince!"

"My Northern Liang Army has Iron Pagoda and Great Snow Dragon Riders!"

"If you don't release me, Xu Xiao will surely trample Yong Province!"

The shifty-eyed man opened the cell door and, as he entered, his eyes gleamed with excitement.

"What are you shouting for? Who told you that you are still in Yong Province?"

Hearing this, Xu Fengnian's heart grew even colder!

Li Chang'an hadn't killed him but had imprisoned him far from Yong Province!

This meant that Xu Xiao and Li Yishan might not even know where Xu Fengnian was being held.

As long as he was kept alive, Xu Xiao would always be hesitant to act.

Because Xu Fengnian knew that Xu Xiao secretly wanted him to inherit Northern Liang.

Although the Huang Man'er Xu Longxiang was born with Vajra strength, his intelligence was a concern, making him utterly incapable of governing Northern Liang.

No matter how formidable Chen Zhibao was, he was only an adopted son.

As his thoughts raced, he noticed the shifty-eyed man had already approached him.

Xu Fengnian looked at the man's excited gaze and felt a chill run from head to toe!

This person couldn't possibly have a preference for men, could he!

"Hehehe, the tender-skinned Northern Liang Little Crown Prince..."

Hearing this, Xu Fengnian was even more terrified!

The shifty-eyed man was highly skilled in martial arts, and in just a few steps, he was close to Xu Fengnian, then began to grope him!

At this moment, Xu Fengnian felt the same despair as the innocent women Chu Lushan had defiled!

He wanted to resist, but the opponent was highly skilled!

In just a few moves, Xu Fengnian was pinned to the ground.

"Let go of me!"

"No!"

Soon, Xu Fengnian breathed a sigh of relief.

It turned out that this person had only searched him for valuables.

The shifty-eyed man was Kanshu of the Eight Exquisites, known for his greed and lust.

Xu Fengnian was lucky; Kanshu was only interested in women.

Kanshu thoroughly stripped Xu Fengnian of all his valuables, then dragged him out.

After several turns, Xu Fengnian was led to a room filled with torture instruments.

All Eight Exquisites were Second-Rank, specifically responsible for imprisoning Xu Fengnian.

Sitting on the chair in the center of the room was the stern-faced Xu Weibear.

When Xu Fengnian saw Xu Weibear, it was like seeing a life-saving straw.

"Second Sister!"

"Second Sister! Save me!"

"The cell is dirty and smelly, not a place for humans!"

"Second Sister, Li Chang'an is so presumptuous, Xu Xiao will surely destroy him!"

Xu Weibear coldly looked at Xu Fengnian, then said to Kanshu, "Slap him!"

The current Xu Weibear found Xu Fengnian more disgusting than rats or cockroaches.

Because during the training of the death warriors, Li Yishan and the others repeatedly emphasized that she would have to live for Xu Fengnian in the future!

Her Karmic Obstruction of humiliation had been lifted, but the memories of that time still remained.

She still remembered that in her heart, Xu Fengnian was like her own younger brother.

No matter if Xu Fengnian bullied men, violated women, or broke the law, she would tolerate it without limit.

At that time, she was extremely harsh on others, but incredibly lenient towards Xu Fengnian!

The current Xu Weibear, thinking of her state back then, truly wished she could flay Xu Fengnian alive!

This was clearly the son of her enemy, yet she treated him as family!

Thinking of this, Xu Weibear's teeth clenched again!

Chen Zhibao! Li Yishan! Xu Xiao!

All of them deserved to be cut into a thousand pieces!

"Second Sister! Stop hitting me!"

"Help!"

At this moment, Xu Fengnian had already been slapped more than a dozen times by Kanshu.

His cheeks were swollen, several teeth were missing, and he was covered in snot and tears, looking utterly pathetic.

Xu Weibear said, word by word, "Xu Fengnian, I am not your Second Sister!"

"Nor am I any Northern Liang Princess!"

"My father is Ye Baikui, the Military Saint of Western Chu!"

Xu Fengnian stared blankly at Xu Weibear; the person was the same, but her expression was completely different.

In the current Xu Weibear's eyes, there was no longer any hint of sibling affection!

Xu Weibear said to the Eight Exquisites, "Use all the torture instruments on him, but absolutely do not let him die."

"Make him write a letter to Xu Xiao with his own blood."

Northern Liang Royal Mansion.

As the sun set, the entire Royal Mansion was bathed in the afterglow.

Old Huang, covered in blood, secretly landed at the entrance of Listening to the Tide Pavilion.

Xu Fengnian's capture was a monumental event!

This matter must not spread in Northern Liang, otherwise, there would be great trouble!

Sword Nine Huang entered the Tingchao Pavilion, and Li Yishan was greatly alarmed upon seeing him!

"Old Huang, where is Feng Nian?"

Sword Nine Huang hurriedly said, "Mr. Li, the Crown Prince has been detained by Li Chang'an!"

Li Yishan, having followed Xu Xiao in annihilating six nations, did not panic at this situation.

"Someone, quickly invite the King!"

Soon, Xu Xiao rushed into the Tingchao Pavilion, agitated.

"Li Chang'an actually dares to capture my son!"

"I'll send Xu Yanbing to kill Li Chang'an!"

"Even if he has a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert by his side, can he withstand Xu Yanbing!"

Xu Yanbing was a Half-step Terrestrial Deity, the strongest known expert in Northern Liang according to Xu Xiao.

Hearing that his son was captured, Xu Xiao naturally couldn't swallow this insult.

Back then, four emperors of the six Spring and Autumn nations died at Xu Xiao's hands!

Xu Xiao was furious, but Li Yishan remained clear-headed.

"Your Highness, there are two concerns now."

"Firstly, Gu Dazu, who is by Li Chang'an's side, has recovered to the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, and he also has four thousand soldiers."

"It's not certain that Xu Yanbing would succeed in assassinating Li Chang'an."

Experts in this world feared encirclement by large armies.

In the original story, Li Chungang, who had recovered to the Terrestrial Deity Realm, could only contend with 2,600 armored soldiers.

Moreover, Li Chang'an's army consisted of Fourth-Rank martial artists.

Li Yishan, based on a regular estimate of armored soldiers, also believed that Xu Yanbing might not succeed in the assassination.

"Secondly, if I were Li Chang'an, I would definitely hide Feng Nian to make Your Highness hesitant."

After hearing Li Yishan's words, Xu Xiao immediately calmed down.

After all, he was a military god of a hundred battles; his mind was still very clear at critical moments.

"Old Huang just said that Li Chang'an let him return to deliver the message."

"And Li Chang'an's capture of Feng Nian does not seem to be for handing him over to the Li Yang Dynasty."

Li Yishan said, "That's right, this is different from when Chu Lushan was captured."

"When Li Chang'an captured Chu Lushan, he immediately handed him over to the Li Yang Dynasty."

"But when he captured Feng Nian, he sent Old Huang back to report."

Xu Xiao angrily said, "What's this? Li Chang'an, a mere youngster, dares to bargain with me!"

Although he was furious, he was also very clear-headed.

By capturing Xu Fengnian, Li Chang'an indeed had the qualifications to bargain with him, Xu Xiao.

Li Yishan said solemnly, "Your Highness, the Xu family of Northern Liang cannot lose Feng Nian."

Xu Xiao was silent. Northern Liang could lose Xu Fengnian; Chen Zhibao could take over Northern Liang.

From Xu Xiao's own perspective, of course, he hoped his son would take over Northern Liang.

Xu Fengnian must not die!

Therefore, with Xu Fengnian in Li Chang'an's grasp, Xu Xiao felt as if his vital point had been seized!

Li Yishan continued, "I will dispatch elite Fushui Bureau agents from the north into Jin City to ascertain Feng Nian's whereabouts."

"Additionally, Your Highness must send capable personnel to negotiate with Li Chang'an."

"Li Chang'an sending Old Huang to report indicates that he has no intention of killing Feng Nian and letting Li Yang benefit from the conflict."

"This Li Chang'an has far-reaching ambitions!"

After hearing Li Yishan's words, Xu Xiao began to ponder over the choice of negotiator.

Among his six adopted sons, Ye Xizhen and Yao Jian supported Chen Zhibao; these three must not know that Xu Fengnian had been captured.

Chu Lushan was already dead. Yuan ZuoZong was a Celestial Phenomenon Realm fierce general and showed no bias in the succession issue.

Qi Dangguo was the standard-bearer for Northern Liang, had the best interpersonal skills, and had looked after Xu Fengnian since childhood.

"In past wars, Danggou often covered my rear. "

"In this time of crisis, Danggou should go."

Li Yishan said, "Excellent."

"Danggou has the best interpersonal skills, his cultivation isn't top-tier, and he is Your Highness's adopted son, which can show Your Highness's sincerity."

Tai'an City.

Emperor Zhao Chun, holding the Intelligence Agency intelligence report, looked astonished!

"Xu Xiao is truly audacious, daring to collude with bandits to attack a provincial city!"

"For one Chu Lushan, this old schemer almost raised an army in rebellion!"

After flipping through another memorial, Zhao Chun was stunned, unsure whether to be happy or angry!

"Li Chang'an, with four thousand men, held Jin City, and even the hidden Northern Liang Iron Pagoda were completely annihilated!"

"In front of the Northern Liang Crown Prince, Chu Lushan and hundreds of Northern Liang secret agents were beheaded!"

All of Northern Liang's schemes had failed, so Zhao Chun was naturally pleased.

However, Li Chang'an's performance had far exceeded his expectations!

This was no longer just about flattening Qingcheng Mountain; this was about being able to lead troops in battle properly!

A descendant of a fallen kingdom, possessing such abilities, was too dangerous.

However, this was an honorific archway established by the previous emperor, which could not be overturned at will.

Back then, to use Li Chang'an to curb the feudal lords, Zhao Gou even spread rumors that Li Chang'an was plotting rebellion.

Moreover, Li Chang'an now had great merit for the country, so he could not be dealt with arbitrarily!

Imperial Tutor Yuan Benxi said, "Your Majesty, Northern Liang's nails in Yong Province have all been pulled out."

"The Daliang Mountain bandits, whom the Yongzhou Army had repeatedly failed to suppress, have also been completely eradicated!"

"Xu Xiao's adopted son, Chu Lushan, was publicly beheaded by Li Chang'an!"

"These are all good things!"

Zhao Chun nodded and said, "Teacher's words are very true..."

"But, as you can see, Li Chang'an's prestige in Yong Province is growing daily!"

"The memorials all say that when Li Chang'an entered the city, the common people prostrated themselves, and their cheers shook the heavens!"

"Now in Jin City, they only know the King of Tang, not the Li Yang Dynasty!"

Yuan Benxi smiled and said, "Li Chang'an has won the hearts of the people; he cannot be allowed to remain in Yong Province any longer."

Zhao Chun also said, "Of course not!"

"At that time, I originally intended to enfeoff him with the Four Western Prefectures; now it seems this proposal is absolutely unfeasible."

The matter of Li Chang'an capturing Xu Fengnian was not made known to the Li Yang Dynasty.

If Li Yang knew, the Li Yang Dynasty would certainly demand Xu Fengnian.

At that time, Li Chang'an would not be able to manipulate Northern Liang at will.

Yuan Benxi said solemnly, "This old official has a plan that can make the Li Yang Dynasty invincible!"

Zhao Chun said, "I'd like to hear the details!"

Yuan Benxi unfurled a map of Li Yang, then pointed to a place!

That place was west of Liang Province and Northwest of Shu Land.

To the north lay the border between Northern Mang and Western Rong, and to the south, the lands of Western Regions Tubo.

One could say that there were barbarians to the north and savages to the south.

Zhao Chun's eyes immediately lit up, "The old Sha Province land!"

Yuan Benxi said, "The original Sha Province land of the Northern Han Kingdom, later, as the Northern Han Kingdom's national power weakened, it lost control over Sha Province."

"Of the original seven prefectures of Sha Province, two were occupied by barbarians, and two by savages."

"The remaining three prefectures nominally submitted to our Dynasty, but were actually independent, though these three prefectures were significantly influenced by Northern Liang."

"Li Yishan, the hidden talent of Northern Liang, even hid one hundred thousand elite soldiers here!"