A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

Dunhuang City.

After the great battle three years ago, the city lord disappeared, and now it has become a city without a master, but this has not affected its prosperity at all.

Various forces are present both overtly and covertly, with the Northern Barbarians and Northern Liang having the most spies.

After Xu Fengnian's death, the sweet potatoes mysteriously disappeared, but that doesn't mean that Beiliang gave up on this lucrative opportunity.

As for the Northern Barbarians, it's mostly because of Ye Yun. He once wanted this land, but three years have passed and there's still no news of him; it seems he's disappeared from the martial world.

Then on this day...

A man dressed in a red robe reappeared at the city gate of Dunhuang.

The once bustling city of Dunhuang paid no attention to the sudden appearance of such a person, but some observant people noticed that this person was not ordinary.

Inside a tavern in the city, several people were sitting around.

"Governor, something bad has happened. It seems Ye Yun has arrived." A secret agent from Beiliang quietly approached a man with a rough appearance and multiple knife scars on his face.

This person's name is Xu Pu.

Originally a veteran under Xu Xiao, he was planted in Northern Mang as the head of the secret agents for the sake of Northern Liang's future. He was in charge of all the secret agents in Northern Mang.

Dunhuang, a lucrative prize, naturally became his first choice. However, it was the territory of the Northern Barbarians, so he could only secretly control the major lifelines of Dunhuang.

For example, the largest horse trade, silk, and transportation were all in his hands.

In other words, they placed a pair of eyes here, keeping a close watch on the Northern Barbarians.

At this moment, Xu Pu felt a vague unease.

Who is Ye Yun? He is someone who dares to kill anyone.

Even Chen Zhibao, the current King of Northern Liang, has no way to subdue him. On the contrary, he intentionally or unintentionally avoids any conflict with him.

Are you sure?

Xu Pu asked in a low voice.

The spy produced a portrait, which clearly showed Ye Yun's face: "Ye Yun killed my King of Beiliang. Every soldier of Beiliang wishes he were dead."

Xu Xiao, the former King of Beiliang, was their pillar of strength. He had been dead for several years, but the Beiliang army still remembered him.

Xu Pu stood up and patted the spy on the shoulder: "Well done, pass on the order that Ye Yun must not be provoked."

As a leader, one must be confident of winning before launching an attack.

Ye Yun is a killing god who can withstand tens of thousands of Northern Liang soldiers. The few hundred Northern Liang soldiers in Dunhuang City probably can't even stop him from taking a single sword.

Suddenly, the door of the tavern was pushed open.

The dozen or so spies inside the room all stood up.

"I don't know who's in charge here."

A lazy voice came from the doorway.

When Xu Pu saw the person who had arrived, he immediately recognized him as the formidable enemy of Northern Liang.

Ye Yun.

"It's me, you're Ye Yun."

Xu Pu confirmed again.

Because the man in the red robe in front of him was so young, could someone so young really be that strong?

As someone who had fought on the battlefield for many years, his own cultivation level was also at the second rank, but the young man in red robes in front of him seemed like an ordinary person.

"Oh, so someone actually recognizes me. I was here when the Empress of Northern Mang was coming to Dunhuang City. I think you must be from Northern Liang. Although I have a grudge against the Xu family of Northern Liang, I have no grudge against you."

You now have a choice: surrender all the resources within Dunhuang City and then leave Dunhuang City.

This is the condition for your survival.

Ye Yun stepped forward, picked up a jar of wine, opened it, smelled it, and took a sip.

"The wine from Beiliang is indeed strong."

Looking at the man in red robes, Xu Pu understood that Dunhuang City was about to change. If they resisted, even his brothers would die here.

"Alright, as long as you let them go, I can give you all the resources in Dunhuang City."

Xu Pu sighed softly.

More than anything, it was a feeling of helplessness. Ye Yun was just too strong, strong enough that he alone could change the course of a battle.

"You're quite good. There's one thing I still can't understand: why would Xu Xiao allow you to make such a deal?"

Ye Yun committed suicide by killing Xu Xiao, Xu Fengnian, and Xu Longxiang, almost destroying the entire Xu family. Only then did the original owner's obsession with revenge finally dissipate.

Speaking of which, as a time traveler, he had no grudge against the Xu family. On the contrary, he had seen many warriors who risked their lives for the Xu family over the years.

I've always wondered why someone would dedicate their entire life to the Xu family.

For example, he has Xu Weixiong, with whom he is bound by blood.

Even if I die of old age, I will stay in the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion and guard that mansion for the Xu family.

Xu Pu sneered, "The Northern Liang army would never betray Northern Liang."

Ye Yun nodded and did not continue speaking.

Xu Pu quickly handed over information about all the Northern Liang forces within Dunhuang City.

Overnight, all the Northern Liang spies in Dunhuang City were withdrawn.

Since Ye Yun entered Dunhuang City, it seems that all forces know that the situation here is about to change.

The Northern Barbarian forces were the most astute; they immediately withdrew from Dunhuang City.

The next day.

When Ye Yun arrived at the inner city wall of Dunhuang, he found that the damage caused by the great battle with Hong Xixiang and Xu Fengnian seemed to have never happened.

Dunhuang City remains the same Dunhuang City.

"Master, this is a document sent by the Empress of Northern Mang."

Ye Yun took the document, which, apart from some high-sounding words, ultimately conveyed the following meaning.

Dunhuang City belongs to him; from now on, we'll keep to ourselves and not interfere with each other.

Ye Yun smiled slightly. He knew that this document was probably not written by the Northern Mang Empress herself, but he still liked her attitude.

"Give the order that the Ye family army may enter Dunhuang City, but remember not to disturb the people."

Ye Yun gave the instructions.

"Yes, Master."

Dunhuang City has a population of around 100,000, and its surrounding area is rich in water and grass resources with a pleasant climate. In the future, it will surely provide important supplies and intelligence for the complete elimination of the Northern Barbarians.

Its geographical location is extremely unique.

There is a city called Wudi City in Liyang, which is a place beyond the control of the imperial court.

There was a city called Dunhuang in the Northern Mang region, which remained an area beyond the control of the Northern Mang royal court.

The original lord of Dunhuang City was the younger sister of Empress Murong. She was once a concubine of the former emperor of Northern Mang, and later Empress Murong became the ruler of the Northern Mang royal court.

Perhaps out of consideration for their past relationship, her elder sister left behind an imperial edict to protect her for life, and even granted her the city of Dunhuang.

With this protective charm, she felt at ease becoming the city lord of Dunhuang City. However, she had too many thoughts in her mind and chose to secretly ally with the Northern Liang Royal Palace. She even sent her own niece, Hongshu, to be a maid.

After Xu Xiao's death, Hongshu returned to take over Dunhuang City, which was still their Dunhuang City.

However, Xu Fengnian's appearance completely changed the ownership of Dunhuang City, and even Empress Murong could not protect her.

Ye Yun looked at Dunhuang City and revealed a confident smile.

With his clones gathering strength behind Liyang, he can build an invincible army here, so that he can advance unimpeded in the future.