Chapter 2077: Unable to Send Out

Ye Tiandao ordered his subordinates to kill the other several bound Leaders.

Those Leaders hadn't expected that by binding the princess to appease the Death Legion, they would instead become the very agents of their own death.

From Ye Tiandao's expression, Li Xingrou clearly recognized their chief.

Someone immediately shouted out: "We truly surrender…"

Another person shirked responsibility: "That idea wasn't mine…"

Li Xingrou also tried to plead for them: "They were only trying to survive…"

But the soldiers of the Spearhead Unit act without hesitation once ordered. Before these people could finish speaking, the soldiers raised their blades and cut off their heads.

……

Li Xingrou was speechless as well. These soldiers were just too swift and decisive.

Ye Tiandao explained: "It's the master's command! He said they sold the master for glory, so I killed them outright!"

Then Ye Tiandao took Li Xingrou and returned straight to the main camp.

Ye Liuyun's orders are always carried out unconditionally by Ye Tiandao. When Ye Liuyun said to treat Li Xingrou kindly, she was entertained with fine food and drink.

Li Xingrou also asked about the state of the royal family.

"The royal family held their ground stubbornly, preferring death to surrender, even preparing to relocate resources, and they were all slaughtered! The East Sea King also fell in battle!"

Ye Tiandao didn't hide anything from her.

Li Xingrou heard that, felt deeply sad, yet couldn't bring herself to cry.

Ye Tiandao couldn't comfort her; he could only watch her suffering from the side.

Ye Liuyun knew Li Xingrou's remaining pills were scarce, so he sent Xiao Yunfang to go after her while he set off ahead, hurrying at full speed all the way.

Finally, on the day Li Xingrou's pills ran out, he arrived at Royal City.

Upon reaching the barracks, Ye Liuyun had no time to catch his breath; he immediately handed the pills to Li Xingrou.

Li Xingrou's toxin withdrawal had just begun, still within tolerable limits; after taking the pills, relief came instantly.

"Thank you! No one has ever fought so hard for me before!"

Li Xingrou also knew how far Ye Liuyun was from her. For Ye Liuyun to rush over so quickly, he must have been racing desperately just to deliver the pills to her in time.

Ye Liuyun smiled helplessly: "The trouble I caused finally has to be repaid by me!"

Li Xingrou had been gloomy for many days, but now finally showed a faint smile. She didn't know why, but seeing Ye Liuyun made her feel especially at ease.

"Then you'll finally have to repay me later!" Li Xingrou laughed.

"Go into my Space World to recover; the sooner you recover, the better! The process will be a bit painful, but it'll be fine afterward," Ye Liuyun advised her.

"Alright! I'll follow your word!" Li Xingrou, now free of worries, obeyed Ye Liuyun completely.

Ye Liuyun ushered her into the Space World and limited her range of movement.

Lin Luoyi removed her Storage Ring and other items to prevent her from harming others when the withdrawal struck. Then he began reducing her pill dosage each day, and once it seemed sufficient, he cut off the pills entirely.

Li Xingrou naturally endured much torment during this process, losing several layers of flesh. Ye Liuyun and Qing Yan often visited her, encouraging her to persevere; after half a year, her condition improved greatly.

Although the withdrawal still flared daily, it was now within a manageable range.

After ushering Li Xingrou into the Space World, Ye Liuyun didn't go straight to Royal City. He waited until Xiao Yunfang arrived with a large army; then they entered Royal City together and replaced its garrison.

After that, Ye Liuyun made no major moves, just waiting for Yu Xiaofeng and his party to capture Royal City.

But the news that the Eastern Dynasty had been annihilated had already spread. Everyone was waiting for Ye Liuyun to claim the throne.

Some major powers even arrived early to present gifts to Ye Liuyun.

During this period, Ye Liuyun was busy from dawn to dusk dealing with representatives of the major powers, negotiating business collaborations.

Li Minghao, Administrator of the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance in Royal City, also rushed to present Ye Liuyun with a grand gift, congratulating him on taking up residence in Royal City.

Ye Liuyun knew this was the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance currying favor. Having just seized Royal City, he couldn't afford to fall out with them, so he gladly accepted and exchanged some polite words.

Moreover, future supplies for his large army would need to be procured from the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance. His own Spirit Cloud Business Association still couldn't establish a foothold in the Eastern Region.

The Sword Elder of the Profound Heaven Sect conveyed the sect's stance to Ye Liuyun: the Profound Heaven Sect wished to form an alliance with him.

Currently Lu Yi is hurrying to Royal City to discuss matters with Ye Liuyun in person.

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun felt considerably relieved; otherwise he would have had to act against the Profound Heaven Sect first.

If the Profound Heaven Sect allied with him, he could focus solely on dealing with the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance.

The remaining major powers in the East are now only the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance, Chaotic Beast Mountain, Red Luan Pavilion, Dragon Clan, and Spirit Clan.

Starting with the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance could provide him with more resources to supply his army's expansion.

Even if the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance cooperated fully and didn't want to confront him, he still needed to establish the Spirit Cloud Business Association in the East. Otherwise, once the wars ceased, his army's resources would run short.

However, he didn't believe the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance would voluntarily relinquish its monopoly on trade; a clash would be inevitable.

Ye Liuyun immediately ordered Ye Tiandao to lead the Spearhead Unit to intensively train and raise their cultivation level, preparing for the upcoming battle with the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance.

Conflicts with the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance would inevitably be battles between Martial Cultivators. The number of experts Ye Liuyun currently possesses is far insufficient to contend with the Alliance.

Training his own troops is one side; on the other, Ye Liuyun must forge alliances. The Profound Heaven Sect, Red Luan Pavilion, Dragon Clan, and Spirit Clan are all targets he seeks.

Ye Liuyun handled the courtesies of the major powers, and once Yu Xiaofeng arrived, he discussed handing the Eastern Dynasty over to Yu Xiaofeng to govern.

"These years you have fought wars for me north and south; you deserve to enjoy the fruits. I have no interest in titles or status; how about I let you become king?" Ye Liuyun asked Yu Xiaofeng sincerely.

Yu Xiaofeng, who understood Ye Liuyun, replied without holding back: "I'm not interested in being king. I prefer fighting! After becoming king, there are too many affairs, and people get tangled in intrigue, draining too much energy. Let someone else take the throne!"

Ye Liuyun, helpless, called upon Pei Yong again. But Pei Yong felt he lacked the ability and dared not agree.

"Even if you support me from behind, and I act as a Kuailei at the front, I still feel I can't handle the Eastern powers!"

Finally, Ye Liuyun asked Xiao Yunfang and He Lian Xiu; if it truly didn't work, they would create a queen.

But Xiao Yunfang dared not agree. "Anyone who can be king must be versatile and a master of interpersonal affairs. Do you think I'm like that?"

He Lian Xiu also refused, saying directly to Ye Liuyun: "Among us, none are as suitable as you. If you don't claim the throne in the South, it looks too false! Whoever you put forward as king, everyone knows you're the one behind the scenes!"

Ye Liuyun, helpless, finally had to claim the throne himself.