Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

Shi Dao Guangzhu couldn't help but ask, "What is the purpose of Wu Yi Shi Yin inviting Wu Jun here?"

"We haven't met yet, so we don't know Shi Yin's purpose."

King Jiwu put down his wine cup, stared at Luo Hou opposite him, and said coldly, "Luo Hou, just state your purpose."

Luo Hou also put down his wine cup: "King Ji Wu, there are two paths to take on Broken Island."

Which two?

“One option is to grant passage to the Kingdom of Death, allowing them to send troops to the Maha Barrier; the other is to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Death and share the Tower of Compassionate Light.”

Snapped!

Yuanbie, who was pouring a cup for the Empress Dowager, accidentally dropped and broke the cup.

This statement was so shocking that not only Yuan Bie, but also the usually calm and collected Tai Gong showed a look of doubt.

On the contrary, King Jiwu said in a calm tone: "Wuyi Shiyin invited you here, and you actually want me to join forces with the Dead Kingdom to attack the Tower of Compassion? Should I say that you are treacherous, or should I say that Shiyin is too stupid?"

"How can there be a breach of trust when we have never met?"

"What if I don't want to take either of these paths?"

“I believe that King Ji Wu will embark on the right path.”

"Please have a drink."

"please."

Just as everyone raised their glasses, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "Wait!"

It was Han Yancui who spoke. She stood up from her seat and questioned, "King Jiwu, I am willing to risk my life for Shattered Island because we have a common enemy. However, if Shattered Island chooses to ally with the Kingdom of Death, I cannot drink this wine."

"Your Highness, this matter is not yet settled."

"So what does the king mean?"

Before King Jiwu could respond, Elder Tuxi rebuked, "Princess, you are now a guest on Broken Island, so you should abide by the customs of our realm. The king has already made an exception and allowed you to enter the palace, so why are you making such a racket here!"

"Hehehe, Han Yancui takes her leave."

Han Yancui angrily left her seat and walked out of the palace.

This incident caused a moment of silence, but after a short while, the atmosphere in the hall returned to peace and friendship, and the host and guests began to drink merrily.

Midnight, at the State Guesthouse.

A dark figure gracefully arrived at Luo Hou's luxurious suite and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Luo Hou removed his dark robe and mask, and comfortably lay on the bench, slowly sipping his hangover tea.

It was Yu Cixin who entered.

It is still half a butterfly, wings outstretched as if about to take flight.

She held a jar of wine: "Here's your return, Xuehuai Spring from my realm, no less delicious than the wine of Taiping."

"Where's the interest?"

"what!"

Under the lamplight, Yu Cixin's eyes widened, unable to believe what she was hearing.

"Do you know? All the loans I lend out have interest rates."

"Hmph, I'll send another jar of wine tomorrow!"

Luo Hou sighed, "Why wait until tomorrow? Let's drink tonight."

Yu Cixin glanced at his hangover tea and said, "You can't hold your liquor."

"Whether it's good or not, you'll only know after you try it."

"bring it on!"

Yu Cixin opened the wine jar, took a few big gulps herself, and then handed it to Luo Hou.

Luo Hou took the wine jar, smiled slightly, and drank the wine in the jar clean in an instant, like a whale drinking water.

"What are you doing?"

A cup of wine on the lake reminds me of someone thousands of miles away.

Chapter 119 The fragrance disappears and the jade dies

One jar of wine was certainly not enough, but fortunately, the Martial Lord had made preparations in advance and had the maids bring several more jars when he checked in.

Some wines get colder the more you drink them.

Some people get more and more drunk the more they drink.

Some wines, however, warm you up the more you drink them, so warming that your heart melts.

Yu Cixin's eyes grew brighter and brighter with each drink, as if all the stars in the sky and river had fallen into them.

"slow."

Luo Hou reached out and pressed down on the wine jar.

"Ok?"

"Did you use your internal energy to neutralize the alcohol's effects?"

Yu Cixin blinked: "Otherwise what?"

"So you cheat too, you miscalculated!"

"Did you drink it all?"

"Why would I lie to you?"

"Hahaha~"

Yu Cixin burst into loud laughter: "I have finally won against you this time."

"..."

King Jiwu, oh King Jiwu, it turns out you can also cheat even after taking off your crown.

"It's almost dawn, I should go. Is this debt finally settled?"

"Debts from drinking are easy to pay, but debts of affection are hard to repay."

"What do you mean?"

"The situation on the Killing Island is not optimistic. Next time you need me, don't forget to bring interest."

What interest rate do you want?

"The kind of interest that can never be repaid in eternity."

"Hmph, goodbye!"

"Please have this book delivered to King Jiwu by the special envoy."

Luo Hou took out the original of the Scroll of Life, which was written entirely in the handwriting of Yadi.

Yu Cixin was both surprised and delighted: "Thank you so much, this book is so important to me!"

"So soon, you owe me another favor."

"Keep it in the books."

"Ha, be careful on the road."

"Please."

Luo Hou escorted her out of the State Guesthouse and watched her walk away. The once bustling world instantly turned into a cold and desolate place.

Just as he returned to the house, a sharp palm wind rushed over, and a man in black rushed out of the house, striking Luo Hou's chest with both palms.

Luo Hou slipped and dodged the palm strike.

With a flash of light, Xiao Jiandun leaped up from under the eaves and stabbed at the man in black with lightning speed.

"I noticed you as soon as you entered the hotel. I never expected you to be plotting to assassinate the Martial Lord. You deserve to die!"

The man in black moved with unpredictable movements and attacked with desperate ferocity, showing no regard for the danger posed by the Heavenly Blade, and continued to relentlessly attack Luo Hou.

"Nameless Evil Flame!"

An eerie flame rose endlessly, emitting a ghastly blue light, like ghostly fire from the underworld, enveloping the entire house.

Laughing Swordsman, not to be outdone, immediately unleashed his ultimate move: "Heaven's Decree!"

With a horizontal slash, the Heavenly Blade, unlike its usual gentleness, unleashed its power to its peak. The sword, seemingly blunt, surged with energy, and in an instant, the domineering blade shook the heavens and the earth.

laugh!

The blade mercilessly pierced the black-clad man's chest, splattering crimson blood, ending his life.

Unexpectedly, the man in black called out, "Laughing Sword Blunt..."

"You are!"

Xiao Jiandun caught the woman in black, tore off the veil covering her face, revealing a gentle and pale face.

"Han Yancui, how could it be you!"

"Xiao Jiandun, please pass this letter on to Xiangling for me."

Han Yancui struggled to pull out a letter and a bottle of medicine, and stuffed them into Xiao Jiandun's hand.

"I will definitely pass it on to Xiangling."

Xiao Jiandun was well aware of the depth of his strike; Han Yancui's heart meridian was severed, beyond saving even by a god. He couldn't help but deeply regret his resolute decision.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know it was you!"

"It's not your fault. I can't avenge my father, nor can I restore the country. Living is pointless for me. I'm tired. Chasing after someone is so exhausting..."

With a loosening of her hand and a closing of her eyes, her fragrant soul vanished, returning to the world.

"Cold mist and green! Cold mist and green!"