Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 258 The Newly Appointed Noble of Huaixi! Zhang Zhiyao!

The imposing aura of an official jacket combined with a red-headed document was overwhelming; the young Taoist priest, unable to withstand the scene, immediately ran for help. Upon hearing this bizarre turn of events, Duan Huaige frowned, his suspicion quickly shifting to Yan Qiuxi.

Upon discovering the incredible operation—it was done by Prince Yan—his brows slowly relaxed.

Duan Huaige's prejudice against Prince Yan had become a mountain range. To come up with such a method to climb it was, in a sense, genius. But how did she manage to mobilize such a group of administrative officials? Did she perhaps have Old Master Yan make the call directly?

Would Grandpa Yan send her to cause trouble? Isn't this just making my mission even more difficult?

Duan Huaige's face darkened instantly. He thought to himself, "I've finally managed to get the terms settled, so don't you dare cause any trouble! What if the biggest obstacle to completing the mission comes not from the enemy, but from my teammate!"

Zhang Zhiyao, who was standing to the side, had no concept of the oppressive feeling of the administrative jacket and the official document, and asked with a puzzled look, "Why can't this stop them? Are they very powerful?"

"Take me there, I want to see if their jackets can withstand the Five Thunderbolts!"

Seeing that the ignorant brat actually dared to shock the administrative jacket, Zhang Mingyi and Duan Huaige's eyelids twitched. Daring to shock them? The Celestial Master's Mansion must be thinking of moving to the plateau.

“Master.” Zhang Mingyi looked at the old Celestial Master, who appeared remarkably calm and said without a word, “Since we have distinguished guests, how can we not go to greet them? Mingyi, please go and entertain the people from the imperial court on my behalf.”

"The disciple understands."

Zhang Mingyi nodded slightly, turned and left the main hall. Duan Huaige, fearing that Miss Yan Wang might pull some incredible trick, quickly said, "Grandmaster Uncle, I'll go with you too! I was also sent by the imperial court, so maybe I can mediate any misunderstandings!"

Following the young Taoist's guidance, the group quickly arrived at the mountain gate. However, when Duan Huaige saw the appearance of the newcomers, he was slightly taken aback.

Because the girl standing in front of the group of executive jackets was not Yan Qiuxi, but the aloof and elegant Shuangjiang.

What shocked him even more was that Qin Shuangjiang was accompanied by a timid little socially anxious girl.

What's going on, Xie Cangling? Is your best friend etiquette supposed to be about betraying your good friend?

"Why are you two here together?" He quickly stepped forward and stood between the two forces, asking with a bewildered expression.

Xiao Xie's clear, beautiful almond-shaped eyes showed a hint of hesitation: "I... I heard that you came to Longhu Mountain, Huai Ge... I'm sorry, have I caused you any trouble?"

She subconsciously thought that her appearance had put Duan Huaige in a difficult position, and turned to leave, but was stopped by Miss Shuangjiang.

"Why leave? I brought her here." Qin Shuangjiang raised an eyebrow and met Duan Huaige's gaze frankly, saying, "I'm bored traveling alone, so I'm looking for someone to keep me company."

You just want someone to keep you company! You're clearly trying to turn Xiao Jiang's best friend against her, using a double agent to break the alliance!

"Four rivals vying for love, and you've even added military strategy to this palace intrigue!" Duan Huaige was about to complain, speechless, when the little maid Zhang Zhiyao's voice came from behind her:

"Who dares to trespass on the gates of my Longhu Mountain? I... wait, Duan Huaige, isn't this the sister you secretly took to the aquarium for a date behind Master Jiang's back last time?"

Duan Huaige: "..." Qin Shuangjiang: ?

What the heck? I just selected her as my best teammate, and you're telling me she just went on a date with Duan Huaige at the aquarium a few days ago!

She managed to steal her first time at the aquarium, one of the three most popular dating spots!?
Blanch!
Now that's settled, Jiang Xiyu has definitely won over the cinemas in the other two major tourist destinations... They've been childhood sweethearts for so many years, it's unlikely they've never been to a movie theater... As for the Ferris wheel, going there as a child probably doesn't count...

Both of those first kills should have been mine!

Seeing Miss Frostfall's sudden blank expression, Duan Huaige wished he could shut the heartless little Taoist priest up...

Why did you have to bring up my date with Xiao Xie?! How could you say something like that in front of the King of Qin?
He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Frostfall... You've come at the right time. I've already met with the Celestial Master and we're discussing that matter... Your arrival can serve as proof of my imperial identity."

He stepped forward and grabbed Miss Shuangjiang's wrist, then with his other hand, he grabbed Xie Cangling's wrist as well, intending to lead them both up the mountain. Xie Cangling's eyes flickered, seemingly not expecting to be led astray by Duan Huaige as well…

I was so scared... I thought Huai Ge was unhappy that I came...

While relieved that her appearance hadn't caused Duan Huaige any trouble, she turned back to the group of men in administrative jackets and said, "Uncles and aunties... thank you for bringing me up. I... I'll go up now."

"It's alright, it's just something we did on the side. We can also take this opportunity to get some exercise." The leader said with a smile, "Give my regards to your grandfather."

"Come and sit with your father when you have time. It's been a long time since I've seen him."

Upon hearing this, Duan Huaige staggered and almost fell down the steps. He had thought that these people in administrative jackets were members of the working group that the King of Qin had brought from Yanjing, but he didn't expect that they were all helpers summoned by Xiao Xie.
Seemingly noticing Duan Huaige's gaze, Xie Cangling cautiously replied, "Um... when we went up the mountain, someone said it was closed and we weren't allowed to go up... so I made a phone call to ask for help..."

Duan Huaige: "..."

If you help me out, you'll end up with an official document... The people of Longhushan will be speechless after seeing it, okay?
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Qin Shuangjiang, like herself, came to investigate from the shadows, and it's unlikely that she would have swaggered into Longhu Mountain with the work team.

The young lady Shuangjiang, who was originally a bit arrogant when Duan Huaige grabbed her wrist and led her up the mountain, fell silent when Duan Huaige casually took Xiao Xie's hand as well.

Qin Shuangjiang, who always prided herself on her intelligence and strategic thinking, couldn't help but feel a pang of self-doubt at this moment...

My strategy of using a combination of horizontal and vertical alliances to break through the vertical alliances... wasn't it less effective than I imagined? Was it a case of driving the tea away to devour the tiger, or simply inviting the tea into the room?

At this moment, the wicked little Taoist priest, who had been observing Duan Huaige and the two girls from the sidelines, also revealed a thoughtful expression...

Look at her, even that incredibly beautiful and arrogant older sister has feelings for Duan Huaige?
Did this guy cast a spell on them? How could he fall for such a beautiful woman? This can't go on. If my favorite sister Xiyu can't win, how am I supposed to learn the strongest body cultivation technique from her?

Newly promoted elite member Zhang Zhiyao has decided to do something for his favorite supporter.

(End of this chapter)