In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

"Okay, but as interest, there will be no more goods from you."

As he spoke, Nakatomi suddenly took out a repeating crossbow from one of his men.

Li Yuanchang and the others all turned their eyes to look at the repeating crossbows they had brought from the Tang Dynasty.

"you!"

Huang Tu and his men were furious, and their treasure ship was looted!

Li Yuanchang spread his arms and pressed down on his subordinates. There was no need to start a conflict over such a small matter at this time.

At this moment, Nakatomi even provocatively held a repeating crossbow and aimed it at Li Yuanchang.

"Master, be careful of accidental fire."

"Since you like it, then it's yours."

"You'd better ensure the safety of all my men within the next eighteen days, or it won't be me causing you trouble."

"Let's go!"

Li Yuanchang made a harsh statement aimed at protecting the safety of the crew.

What I fear most is that these people, in order to vent their anger, might humiliate, beat, or even kill or maim others; this is quite possible.

boom!

Li Yuanchang and his men smashed through the group of warriors blocking their way.

The samurai were furious, cursing and shouting, but none of them dared to actually make a move.

Nakatomi coldly watched Li Yuanchang's departing figure, his eyes still feeling unreliable, as if he had been led by the nose the whole time.

What if Li Yuanchang leaves and never comes back? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

"etc!"

Li Yuanchang paused in his steps.

"Your Highness, I think it would be better to have your men arrest the person. You would be safer staying here as a guest."

Upon hearing this, the guards who were already about to leave all changed their expressions.

Li Yuanchang's heart also tightened.

If that were the case, the entire plan would be affected, or even destroyed.

At the critical moment, Li Yuanchang steadied himself and slowly turned around.

"Leave me here, or do you intend to wage war against the Tang Dynasty in place of the Emperor?"

A seemingly ordinary sentence exploded like a nuclear weapon, leaving Nakatomi no silence and his staff changing color.

"It's just that the Prince of Han is being kept as a guest."

"Visiting?" Li Yuanchang sneered. If he continued to show weakness at this point, he would really be forgetting about leaving.

The person couldn't be saved, and I'll be in trouble too.

"Now that the negotiations have been reached, the head of the family should not go back on his word."

"Let me be clear, I'm leaving now. You can try to stop me!"

After making those domineering remarks, Li Yuanchang continued walking forward, becoming even more reckless.

The warriors on both sides were densely packed, their eyes filled with hostility, ready to strike at any moment, awaiting orders.

But even after Li Yuanchang disappeared into the depths of the mansion, Nakatomi no Nakamura did not dare to issue the order.

"King Han, you'd better keep your promise and bring him back to me!"

"Otherwise, even the King of Heaven himself won't be able to protect you!"

He muttered coldly to himself, his eyes revealing a fierce determination and a relentless resolve.

"..."

The negotiations ended quickly.

When Li Yuanchang and his men left the shogunate, his back was soaked with sweat.

This trip was actually very dangerous.

The Tang Dynasty was powerful, but its reach was limited. These islanders, lacking any proper education, were just like the yak-haired bastards of later generations. If they got angry, they would really stab you in the back.

He brought ten men, and under the current conditions, they absolutely cannot get out if a real fight breaks out.

Fortunately, through a series of actions, they successfully stabilized the other party and bought eighteen days.

Upon leaving the shogunate, Li Yuanchang did not rush to regroup with the main force.

Instead, they hurried towards Qingmu City.

It was already late at night when they arrived, and they almost couldn't get into the city.

Lights were on deep within the rows of bamboo houses in the town.

The room was quite elegant, with some Japanese geisha paintings on the walls and some women's clothing draped haphazardly on a wooden pole.

Inside the wooden bed, a man was fast asleep, with two women embracing him.

Suddenly, the man seemed to sense the light outside and some subtle movements, and he was jolted awake from his sleep.

But once he was sure someone was there, he lunged toward the foot of the bed, trying to retrieve a weapon for self-defense.

"Don't be afraid, Mr. Segawa."

A voice sounded from outside the curtain.

Segawa's expression changed; he recognized the voice and quickly pulled back the curtain.

"It's you!"

Li Yuanchang was sitting at the table, drinking and eating meat, while Huang Tu stood behind him like a giant beast, exuding a strong sense of oppression in the dimly lit night.

"it's me."

"Please forgive me for disturbing you so late at night."

"However, the Segawa family seems to be in a good mood." Li Yuanchang glanced at the tatami room with a half-smile, where two panicked young girls were sitting.

They are very young, and can be described as inexperienced.

It seems that men's tastes have remained the same throughout history; regardless of race, they all prefer young people.

Segawa was relieved, wiping away his sweat; he had thought it was a robber.

But he was still in shock and didn't know why Li Yuanchang had come.

"Mr. Segawa, don't worry, I won't harm you. Your men are just unconscious. Put your pants back on, let's discuss a business deal," Li Yuanchang said calmly as he ate.

Upon hearing this, Segawa breathed a slight sigh of relief, regained some composure, and then pulled the curtain down.

A soft rustling sound came from inside, and after a while, Segawa, dressed neatly, came out.

Two Japanese women, their clothes disheveled, retreated, covering their breasts.

"What brings you here so late at night?"

Segawa stepped forward with a slight smile. He knew that Li Yuanchang had no intention of harming him; if he had, he would have died in his sleep just now.

Li Yuanchang swallowed the last piece of meat, wiped his hands, and gestured for the other person to sit down.

It was so elegant, so natural, as if they were the masters of the place.

Her powerful aura, ironically, made Segawa feel insecure, and he sat up straight.

"You're from the Otomo clan, right?"

"Yes." Segawa nodded.

"Direct relatives?"

Segawa shook his head: "Although I am not a direct descendant of the family, I am in charge of the business in Aoki City, and my master is a high-ranking member of the family."

Li Yuanchang nodded, as long as he could contact the higher-ups of the Otomo family.

"Then do you know who I am?"

Segawa asked curiously, "Who are you?"

Li Yuanchang tossed out his waist token, also known as a fish-shaped tally: "Do you recognize this?"

Segawa reached out and picked it up. When he saw the words "King of Han," he was shocked. His pupils dilated as he stared intently at it.

Then he suddenly looked up: "You, you are the King of the Tang Dynasty?!"

Li Yuanchang smiled. Since the other party knew his stuff, he didn't need to waste any more words.

"Your Highness, my apologies for my oversight!"

Segawa quickly stood up. If his previous gesture was a show of goodwill, this one was now an attempt to curry favor. He was blushing, extremely excited, and even somewhat incredulous.

Li Yuanchang smiled and said, "No need for formalities."

"The matter is urgent, and I have disturbed you so late at night, without bringing any gifts."

Segawa smiled ingratiatingly, "Your Highness is too kind. I am truly honored by your presence. If I had known it was you, I shouldn't have accepted a single penny from you last time!"

"Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will immediately arrange a banquet and provide His Highness the Prince of Han with the most beautiful maidens!"