With a warehouse full of supplies, I stood alone as king in this chaotic world, gun in hand.

"The three children are still young and don't need much money, but you are the crown prince of the country, and there are many places where you need money. You should also have some money in your private treasury in case of emergencies."

As Nangong Wu spoke, she opened a box filled with gold. "Eileen and Aiqi helped to count it. There are thirty-five boxes of gold, two boxes of jewelry, fifty boxes of silver, and the rest are jade, calligraphy and paintings, etc. Take a look when you have time; you might be able to find some clues."

"Alright!" Bei Chenyan stopped refusing. "The Serpent Spirit Society has been harming the people of various countries for many years and is ultimately a major hidden danger. I think I will wait until tomorrow and then propose to my father that I personally lead troops to the southern border to destroy the Serpent Spirit Society's stronghold of the Owl Clan."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Wu frowned slightly. "I've heard that there's a natural barrier, a chasm, between the Southern Qi Kingdom and the Southern Frontier Xiaoren Clan. That area is teeming with poisonous insects, and ordinary people simply can't cross it."

"That's right." Bei Chenyan nodded. "The villains in the Southern Frontier raise Gu poison to harm people and make money. The people of Nanyang Prefecture in the Southern Qi Kingdom have suffered greatly because of them. They also want to encroach on the border land. The imperial court has sent heavy troops to suppress them many times, resulting in heavy casualties."

Eight years ago, I fought a battle with them and almost fell victim to their magic. In the end, I could only drive them out; I couldn't cross that chasm at all.

The Owlmen relied on this to think that no one could do anything to them. The officials sent to guard Nanyang were either bribed or killed.

Do you remember the New Year's Eve palace banquet? I sent the Duke of Zhu to guard Nanyang Prefecture. Before he even arrived in Nanyang City, he was ambushed by the Snake Spirit Society, and his entire force of one thousand men was bitten to death by poisonous insects.

Tian Gui even threatened that the imperial court should cede Nanyang Prefecture to them, otherwise they would kill whoever was sent to guard it. He was extremely arrogant. If it weren't for your help this time, we wouldn't have been able to capture Tian Gui.

"The Serpent Spirit Society already knows that Tian Gui was killed by us, and they will definitely retaliate against us fiercely, especially in the Southern Qi Kingdom. If you lead troops there, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with those poisonous creatures," Nangong Wu said with some worry.

"So, could you lend me some weapons, like the thermobaric bombs we used today? They can suffocate people to death. Once we get there, a few thermobaric bombs from us will kill even the most poisonous Gu worms." Bei Chenyan's eyes gleamed as he mentioned the thermobaric bombs.

Nangong Wu thought for a moment, "Even if you travel light and fast on horseback, it will take you more than ten days to lead your troops to the border of Nanyang Prefecture. The journey will be fraught with danger, and you'll probably run out of ammunition before you even reach your destination. It would be better if I went with you."

"You want to go to war with me?" Bei Chenyan was taken aback. "No need! Runan City can't do without you. I can't even help you much, how can I waste your time?"

"But I'm more worried about you." Nangong Wu tapped his chest with her finger. "Don't forget you're mine now. We've signed a blood pact, sharing destiny and fate, living and dying together. I can't let you take risks."

The Gu worms are evil and impossible to guard against; she was truly worried.

Bei Chenyan looked into her eyes, his dark pupils deep, and pulled her into his arms. "Then thank you very much, my wife."

"..." Nangong Wu quickly sealed the space, and pushed him away, "Why are you hugging me so tightly for no reason?"

Bei Chenyan lowered his head and kissed her lips, then buried his face in the crook of her neck and rubbed against her, his voice low and husky, "Wuwu, I want to marry you right now."

"That won't do. We have to wait until Runan City is built before we hold the wedding." Nangong Wu wanted to build Runan City into a beautiful place before holding the grand wedding there; that would be perfect.

"I know, but I just miss you." Bei Chenyan raised his head, his calloused thumb gently caressing her lips. "I don't want to leave you for a single moment."

Nangong Wu sensed that the man's breathing was a little unsteady, so she quickly took a step back. "I'm hungry."

"Haha..." Bei Chenyan chuckled twice, took her hand and led her to the dining table. "It's getting late, go and rest after you finish your meal."

"Um."

The two finished their dinner quietly.

After that, Nangong Wu went into the space, while Beichen Yan went to his study.

He was gone for several days, and the folded paper he sent had piled up like a mountain.

The news that the head of Tian Gui, the leader of the Serpent Spirit Society, had been hung on the city gate quickly spread throughout Jade Dragon City, causing a great uproar. People rushed to the south gate to see it, pointing at the head on the city gate and discussing it animatedly.

"The leader of the Serpent Spirit Society was actually captured and beheaded by His Highness the Crown Prince. It's truly gratifying."

"The snake spirit uses poison to harm people, committing numerous evils and killing many people in our Southern Qi Kingdom. It deserves this fate."

After the court session, Bei Chenyan went to the Yikun Hall to see Emperor Nanqi and told him about his plan to destroy the Snake Spirit Society's stronghold.

Emperor Nanqi was also worried after hearing this, but the Serpent Spirit Society was indeed a major hidden danger. It was insidious and evil. If it was not completely eradicated, killing one Tian Gui would only lead to countless others emerging. Moreover, killing their leader would result in a vicious reprisal from the Serpent Spirit Society.

"There are so many military generals in the court, just send one general, you don't need to go in person."

He is not fully recovered yet; the Crown Prince cannot be allowed to get into trouble.

"Father, rest assured, Wuwu will accompany me this time. We will fly there by plane and bombard them with artillery. We won't have to confront the Serpent Spirit Society head-on," Bei Chenyan comforted him.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Southern Qi beamed with joy, "It's wonderful that Princess Runing is going with you!"

"Yes, Father. When we return from the Southern Frontier, I will bring Wuwu to pay our respects to you." Bei Chenyan stood up and took his leave.

"Then could you leave the children here to keep me company for two days?" Emperor Nanqi asked.

"I'll go back and discuss it with Wu Wu." Bei Chen Yan cupped his hands in greeting and left Yikun Palace.

He had just stepped out of the palace gate when he saw Huo Jing and Ai Qi arriving with three children.

"Father-in-law, you've arrived." He greeted Huo Jing first.

"Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities." Huo Jing nodded slightly to him and said with a smile, "Since you are going to the Southern Frontier, I'll bring three children to play chess with His Majesty."

"Then thank you very much, Father-in-law." Bei Chenyan bowed again.

"Father."

All three children came over and hugged his legs.

"Father, we're here to keep Grandfather company today, we'll be very good."

"Well then, you all stay and keep Grandfather company." Bei Chenyan patted the three children's heads, then said to Huo Jing, "Father-in-law, our journey may take two days."

Huo Jing waved his hand, "It's only two days. You can go ahead. I'll stay in the palace and play chess with His Majesty for two more days."

"Grandfather, we've come to see you!" The three children ran into Yikun Palace first.

"You guys go!" Huo Jing said to him, then followed the three children.

Bei Chenyan stood there, and when he heard his father's hearty laughter upon seeing the children in the main hall, he smiled as well, then turned and left.