I get stronger every day I live.

Chapter 31: Martial Law in Northern Frontier City

Except for Mo Ruyan and Lai Yang, everyone else was released after a thorough body search, and their weapons were returned to them.

They turned around and looked at Mo Ruyan deeply, with a hint of struggle and reluctance in their expressions, but they did not linger too long in the latter's determined eyes, and rode their horses at full speed towards Beijiang City.

Only by returning to Beijiang City can they find a way to rescue Mo Ruyan from Wan Yunxiang.

Otherwise, based on their strength, they would never be a match for Wan Yunxiang.

Wan Yunxiang is no ordinary person as he can sit in the position of commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Martial Guard. Even Lord Mo dare not be careless here.

The Forbidden Weapon Guard is the knife in Yan Chengtian’s hand, the sharpest knife that can chop into pieces everything that stands in his way!

Lai Yang moved closer to Mo Ruyan. She kept her hands stiff and didn't dare to let go. She was worried that Wan Yunxiang would go back on his word before everyone left.

"Ruyan, that's enough, let it go." Lai Yang said softly.

Mo Ruyan looked at Lai Yang, hesitated for a moment, slowly removed the jade hairpin from her snow-white neck, and then fell weakly into his arms.

Lai Yang took advantage of the situation and supported Mo Ruyan, taking her to sit next to the carriage. At the same time, he whispered, "Are you really planning to take them to find the Tiger Talisman and Silver Armor Token in Beijiang City?"

Mo Ruyan didn't answer him, but asked instead: "Aren't you afraid of death? How dare you take that pill? You could have found a way to escape, there's no need to die with me."

"In that situation, do I have any choice?" Lai Yang spread his hands.

He would not tell Mo Ruyan that perhaps the Heart-Eroding Pill had no effect on him.

Even if there is, it will definitely not be fatal. As long as there is enough time, he will be able to solve the problem of the Heart-Eroding Pill sooner or later.

Because once he says it, it is equivalent to exposing his own trump card. The more people know it, the easier it is for him to reveal his flaws.

To deceive the enemy, you must first deceive your own people.

This was a lesson he had learned from a book in his previous life.

"I'm sorry, I've dragged you down." Mo Ruyan's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, and her expression was full of guilt.

"Don't cry, do what you should do, don't worry, we will be safe."

Seeing this, Lai Yang reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of Mo Ruyan's eyes and spoke in a gentle tone.

Mo Ruyan just thought the other person's words were comforting herself, and cried even more sadly for a moment.

Now that they have fallen into Wan Yunxiang's hands, it will be almost impossible for them to return to Beijiang City.

Her fate would probably be to be placed under house arrest in the imperial city, under surveillance, and to be a princess in name only.

Until the rebellion of Lord Mo was realized.

Otherwise, Beijiang City was suppressed and taken back by the Great Yan Dynasty, and their entire family was killed and beheaded.

Either they would use her as a hostage to force her father to surrender, or they would behead her to weaken the morale of the Northern Frontier City.

No matter what the end is, her fate is already determined.

She doesn't regret it.

Because she is the princess of Beijiang City and the daughter of King Tongwu Mo Shenjun, everything she does is for the people of Beijiang City.

If she had to say who the only person she felt sorry for was, it would be the young man in front of her.

She really hadn't intended to drag him into the vortex of struggle, causing both him and herself to become victims. After a moment, Mo Ruyan's emotions gradually stabilized.

At this time, Wan Yunxiang walked over, looked down at Mo Ruyan and Lai Yang, and said calmly, "Uncle Wan has already fulfilled your request. Now it's your turn to fulfill your promise. Tell me, where did you hide the Tiger Talisman and Silver Armor Token of Northern Frontier City?"

Mo Ruyan stood up, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of nervousness and determination. Her beautiful voice was a little hoarse as she said, "Half a month ago, I hid them on the way here. I don't know exactly where, but I still remember what the place looked like. If you want them, you have to come back with me to find them."

"I can go with you to look for it, but I will only give you one month. If you can't find what I want within one month, he will die because of you."

Wan Yunxiang pointed at Lai Yang next to him with a cold and serious expression on his face, indicating that he was not joking.

Mo Ruyan was dissatisfied and said, "I was in the carriage the whole time. I have no idea what the road was like. How can I lead you to find the things in just one month? I need at least half a year to confirm it!"

"We don't have that much time to accompany you. Besides, isn't there someone here? Even if you don't remember, he always remembers."

As he spoke, Wan Yunxiang looked at Lai Yang again, with a look that was three parts indifference, three parts inquiry, and four parts threat.

"I can see that you are a sensible person. Lead the princess to find the whereabouts of the thing within a month. Otherwise, even if I want to spare your life and serve the Forbidden Martial Guard, you will die by my hands."

Lai Yang was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I remember the way we came here. I can lead you there."

"Haha, my previous promise still stands. As long as you lead us to the Tiger Talisman and Silver Armor Token from Northern Frontier City, I will release you. Furthermore, I can recommend you to the Imperial Guard and give you an official position. Not only will you enjoy the court's preferential treatment and resources, but you'll also receive a generous monthly salary. This is an opportunity many people would beg for, so it depends on whether you know how to cherish it."

He was beaten with a stick and then given a date. He was about to choke to death on this big pie.

If he had not seen the style of the Imperial Guards, he might have considered getting a job in the imperial court and living a life of free food and drink.

Unfortunately, there are no ifs in the world.

A one-month period is neither long nor short.

It is enough to greatly improve his strength.

By then, it will be uncertain who will be the prey, who will be the hunter, and who will kill whom.

Afterwards, Wan Yunxiang dismissed the troops and asked them to return to their respective barracks, and only took the Imperial Guards with him on the journey.

Mo Ruyan sat back in the carriage. She was no longer protected by her personal maid, but was monitored by a female forbidden guard.

Yang Kuan was no longer the driver of the carriage, and the people driving it became the Imperial Guards.

Lai Yang was trapped between the two men. If he dared to think of escaping, the people around him would kill him without hesitation.

Both of them were tightly controlled. The only thing to be thankful for was that Wan Yunxiang did not put shackles on them, otherwise they might not be used to being restrained.

In the following days, Lai Yang not only gave directions to everyone and went into the city to eat and rest, but also spent the rest of his time practicing the Qi-Resisting and Returning to Origin Technique.

Because he was under close surveillance by everyone, he could not find any opportunity to practice his sword skills, so he could only focus on improving his internal strength, and every bit of improvement was a good thing.

On the other side, the Silver Armor Army returned to Beijiang City smoothly and was no longer hindered by the officers and soldiers.

When they returned to Prince Wu's Mansion and told everyone the news, Mo Ruyan's mother suddenly became ill due to anger.

Soon, the gate of Prince Wu's palace was closed, and all outside visitors were declined.

Then, the entire city of Beijiang was placed under martial law.

It seems like a storm is brewing.

(End of this chapter)