"Duan Tianya, I'll leave the Nine Dragon City to you," Lu Fan said. "By the time I arrive, I hope Nine Dragon City will be safe and sound."
"My lord, rest assured. With me guarding Nine Dragon City, there will be no problems," Duan Tianya quickly replied.
Lu Fan was quite satisfied. He then took Princess Linglong and others away from Nine Dragon City, heading to aid the Li family head. The news had leaked tonight, and the Li family head must have been ambushed. Princess Linglong knew this clearly, otherwise, she wouldn't have been so anxious.
Meanwhile, within the city, the Li family head was gradually at a disadvantage. All he wanted now was to leave and rescue Princess Linglong, but he was being constantly entangled, naturally having no heart for a prolonged battle.
"According to normal timing, Princess Linglong should already be dead," Grand Tutor Wen said with a smile. "Once she dies, the Dragon Emperor will surely be enraged, and then the entire Li family will suffer. Why don't you, Brother Li, join my Nine Heavens Dynasty? You will surely hold a high position and great power!"
"You dream on! As a person of the White Dragon Dynasty, how could I join the Nine Heavens?"
With indifference in his eyes, Old Master Li said coldly, "Let me tell you the truth! If Princess Linglong dies, I will fight you to the death, and it will be a mutual destruction."
"Is that so?"
Grand Tutor Wen chuckled coldly, his killing intent even more evident. He knew very well that the Li family head was just putting up a brave front.
Just then, a man in black suddenly rushed over and said something to Grand Tutor Wen before turning to leave.
Grand Tutor Wen's expression turned slightly grim, but he then smiled, "Princess Linglong is dead, and Nine Dragon City has been captured. You, commander of the Li family, are likely facing great calamity."
The Li family head's body trembled, and his face instantly turned grim. "This is impossible! Princess Linglong cannot possibly be in trouble!"
"Whether you believe it or not is irrelevant; the important matter has been accomplished."
Grand Tutor Wen laughed heartily, his words showing no reservation, as if everything was proceeding according to his plan.
With unwillingness in his eyes, Old Master Bai's state of mind was instantly damaged, even filled with rage. If Princess Linglong truly met her demise, it would undoubtedly be a disaster of extinction for the entire Li family.
Before departing, the Dragon Emperor had repeatedly instructed him to ensure Princess Linglong's safety. Now that such a significant loophole had appeared, he would likely be held accountable.
"Brother Li, since things have come to this, have you considered joining my Nine Heavens Dynasty?" Grand Tutor Wen said with a faint smile. "I repeat, as long as you join my Nine Heavens Dynasty, you will receive high official positions and generous emoluments; you will never be mistreated!"
"Dream on! I will never fulfill your wishes!" Old Master Li's expression was cold. Even if Princess Linglong met an untimely death, he would never betray his country. After all, his entire family was in the imperial city. If he did so, what would happen to his entire Li clan?
"Since the Li family head is unwilling, I can do nothing about it." Grand Tutor Wen smiled, as if he had achieved his goal. The Li family head's current state was extremely unstable, which was the most fatal method of engagement between experts. As long as the opponent's emotions were unstable, they could be defeated with a single move, and at that time, the Li family head would undoubtedly lose.
"Li family head, don't just listen to one side of the story. This princess is alive and well!" At that very moment, Princess Linglong's voice rang out, accompanied by Lu Fan and others.
Hearing this familiar voice, the Li family head was first startled, then instantly overjoyed. He never imagined that this was all a deception.
"The Princess is alright, the Princess is alright!" The soldiers present also exclaimed in surprise. They had been grieving just moments ago, never expecting that this was all just a ploy.
"Damn it!" Grand Tutor Wen's face was grim. He had made all the arrangements, but he never expected things to turn out this way.
"Grand Tutor Wen, your move was quite cunning," the Li family head said with a smile. "You almost tricked me. You've truly impressed me." Su Dan Novel Network
"There's no other way. To disrupt your state of mind, I had to do this," Grand Tutor Wen said with a slight smile. "It's a pity it all failed in the end, and I couldn't kill you. If I could kill you, I could capture Nine Dragon City. According to the rules of the Nine Heavens Dynasty, more experts would come to reinforce us."
"In other words, your scheme has failed?" Old Master Li smiled. "You have killed so many generals of my White Dragon Dynasty. The White Dragon Dynasty will never let this go."
"I'm afraid you don't have the ability!" Grand Tutor Wen said coldly. At that very moment, many soldiers in the city instantly left via teleportation arrays, as if everything had been prepared long ago.
"Where are the men of the White Dragon Dynasty? Avenge our fallen brothers!" A general shouted, charging forward directly, killing the soldiers of the Nine Heavens Dynasty. The other soldiers also charged forward, with an indomitable spirit. So many of their brothers had died unjustly; how could they let it slide?
"I don't have time to play with you here!" Grand Tutor Wen chuckled. "However, there will be a next time. I wonder if you'll be as lucky!" With that, Grand Tutor Wen's figure disappeared from the spot, as if this campaign had ended.
"What's going on? Are they retreating?" Xiao Qing asked.
"The Nine Heavens Dynasty doesn't want to deplete their forces," Princess Linglong said. "That's why they are retreating. If they had succeeded this time, they would have launched a full-scale attack."
"Speaking of which, we have to thank the驸马 (fù mǎ - consort). If it weren't for the驸马's intervention, a war might have broken out!" Xiao Qing nodded slightly, her expression becoming solemn.
Lu Fan stood aside, his brow furrowed. From the attitudes of both sides, he could sense that the White Dragon Dynasty was inferior to the Nine Heavens Dynasty. Being toyed with like this was something only the weak would experience.
"Princess, what exactly happened?" the Li family head asked. "Didn't the Nine Heavens Dynasty send experts to kill you?"
"This time, it's all thanks to the驸马," Linglong said repeatedly. "If the驸马 hadn't killed the three Venerables, I probably wouldn't be here."
"Killed three Venerables?" The Li family head was slightly startled and quite moved. He had long felt that Lu Fan was not simple, but he never expected Lu Fan to be able to kill three Venerable experts single-handedly. If this matter were to spread, it would surely cause a great sensation.
"That's right, that's right. If it weren't for the驸马, my princess would have been in danger," Xiao Qing quickly said.
"驸马, when we return to the imperial palace, you deserve the greatest credit!" Old Master Li said with a smile. "If you hadn't turned the tide, we would all have lost our heads."
"You flatter me, commander. I merely did what was my duty," Lu Fan said with a slight smile, appearing even more unfazed.