Chapter 84: He Wants to Protect Bai Wei

The village in the distance was desolate.

Outside the village, the river had dried up, the earth was cracked, and the plants were almost all withered; one could not even find a single green leaf.

A house was on fire, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Bai Wei held her breath.

She had thought Beijiang was already miserable enough, with its bitter cold, blizzards, and the barbarians...

But she had not expected that the common people outside Beijiang were even worse off!

How on earth was the Emperor of Daliang governing the country?

It would be better to let Xiao Moting unify Daliang!

Xiao Moting sat in the passenger seat, calculating in his mind.

"Judging by the distance, we should be catching up to An Fuhai soon."

Qin Zhan gripped the steering wheel, grinning through gritted teeth.

"He can ride a horse for at most one hundred and fifty li a day, and he still has to rest, drink water, and eat; compared to Shennü Daren's minivan, it's a far cry!"

"An Fuhai escaped from my hands; once I catch him, I will surely slaughter him with my own hands."

By the Post Road.

A crude tea stall.

A dozen horses were tethered to a tree; the horses were clearly exhausted, their heads drooping listlessly.

An Fuhai and a group of government runners were sitting in the tea stall, taking a rest.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke viciously.

"Escaping from the Northern Frontier Camp, running without sleep or rest for two days, this humble servant is exhausted!"

"Once I return to Shengjing, I will certainly report to the Emperor that Xiao Moting is committing treason!"

A guard said, "Chief An, Xiao Moting defied the imperial decree and beheaded Yang Wei, but to say he is committing treason... we have no evidence."

An Fuhai sneered.

"You all saw it while at the Northern Frontier Camp."

"Xiao Moting hoarded military provisions, raised over ten thousand warhorses, and even had craftsmen forge large quantities of weapons and armor in private... He recruited soldiers and bought horses from among the refugees, and then annexed Yang Wei's army of one hundred and twenty thousand; he refuses to hand over military power—is this not an attempt at rebellion?"

"If I hadn't come to Beijiang myself, I wouldn't have known his influence was actually this **."

After speaking, he turned his head to instruct the guards.

"Before returning to the capital, have someone prepare a Dragon Robe and claim it was found at Xiao Moting's place to confirm the charge of treason against him."

The surrounding guards were startled.

"Chief An, what if Xiao Moting refuses to admit it?"

An Fuhai sneered, "We shall whip our horses and race back to Shengjing before him, accusing him before the Emperor first; with the man and the stolen goods both present, even if he arrives later, it will be too late..."

"Buzz, buzz..."

A strange noise came from the Post Road.

An Fuhai looked up and saw several huge white iron boxes speeding toward them.

He was instantly stunned.

"What is this?"

A square white iron box with four wheels underneath.

It didn't need horses to pull it, yet it could move on its own.

And... the speed was incredibly fast.

In the blink of an eye, it stopped in front of the tea stall.

"Clatter."

The door of the minivan opened, and Xiao Moting stepped out, smiling coldly.

"Chief An, I trust you have been well."

In an instant!

An Fuhai looked as if he had seen a ghost; the cup he was holding dropped to the ground.

"You... Xiao Moting, how did you catch up?"

The group of guards all around were also completely stunned.

Qin Zhan carried his Ghost Head Blade and snorted with disdain.

"It's your horses that are too slow!"

"Impossible!" An Fuhai blurted out, "I am riding the fastest horses from the Post Station, having traveled day and night for three days, not even having time to eat..."

"An Fuhai, so you ran for three days and three nights to save your life, not even daring to stop to eat," Xiao Dabao laughed loudly, "Then you really have suffered; do you know how long we chased you?"

"How long?"

"We only used half a day."

As soon as he finished speaking, An Fuhai widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"Impossible! Even a Sweat-Blood Horse could not run that fast."

Suddenly, as if he had realized something, he looked in shock at the "iron house" parked on the Post Road.

"Could it be, you used that iron box..."

Xiao Moting said in a deep voice, "This is a minivan sent by Shennü Daren; it can travel one thousand li a day at its fastest."

"What!" An Fuhai slumped into his chair, his eyes filled with terror, "So it wasn't a legend; there really are gods helping you—it must be that cabinet!"

Xiao Moting furrowed his brows and immediately waved his hand.

A group of Northern Frontier Army soldiers behind him rushed forward, surrounding An Fuhai and the others.

Facing the sharp blades, An Fuhai finally panicked and fell to his knees with a thud.

"Prince, spare my life!"

"As long as you let me go, I will tell you a secret."

Xiao Moting shouted coldly, "Speak!"

"The National Preceptor observed the celestial phenomena at night and calculated that an outsider is helping you; the Second Prince is currently investigating and intends to kill this person."

Xiao Moting's entire body suddenly tensed.

In the depths of his pitch-black eyes, a murderous intent flashed by!

The "outsider" they spoke of must be Bai Wei!

The surrounding Northern Frontier Army soldiers also revealed a fierce glint in their eyes!

They would absolutely not allow anyone to harm Bai Wei!

Qin Zhan shouted sternly, "Tell us everything you know, otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!"

One guard fell to his knees with a thud.

"I report An Fuhai; he secretly spied on the situation at the Northern Frontier Camp and learned that the Fourth Prince has a magical cabinet that provided you with food."

"An Fuhai prepared to report to the Emperor upon returning to the capital, claiming that the Fourth Prince is hoarding troops and grain, and secretly manufacturing weapons in preparation for treason!"

"He even had someone prepare a Dragon Robe, intending to use it to falsely accuse the Fourth Prince of rebellion."

"Treacherous eunuch!" Xiao Dabao cursed, "When we in the Northern Frontier were starving and parched, the Imperial Court did nothing; now that we finally have something to eat and drink, you claim the Northern Frontier is rebelling!"

An Fuhai panicked.

"Prince, I swear, I will never speak of the matters in the Northern Frontier..."

Xiao Moting's expression was icy.

"Only the dead can keep a secret!"

After saying this, he raised his horse-chopping saber!

A string of blood droplets fell to the ground!

An Fuhai's head fell to the ground.

Xiao Moting was filled with murderous aura as he shouted deeply.

"Kill them all, leave no survivors!"

His eyes were fierce and ruthless!

He must protect Bai Wei!

Protect the Northern Frontier!

The surrounding soldiers had long been unable to restrain themselves and immediately rushed forward.

Whoever wants to harm Shennü Daren, they will kill!

The group of Northern Frontier Army soldiers were exceptionally fierce, like tigers entering a flock of sheep.

In the blink of an eye, guards lay dead all over the ground.

One guard, hiding behind a tree, muttered in terror.

"Sorceress, there really is a sorceress in the Northern Frontier..."

Before he could finish his sentence!

A sharp Triangular Military Dagger pierced his throat from behind.

Xiao Liujin expressionlessly withdrew the military dagger and turned to leave.

His figure flickered and disappeared into the bushes to check if any guards had escaped.

In front of the tea stall, corpses lay everywhere.

Xiao Moting scanned the area coldly and turned around.

Since Xiao Rui has set his sights on Bai Wei and wants her dead!

Then he—

Will return to Shengjing and kill Xiao Rui!

The Northern Frontier soldiers before him all had burning gazes!

Their thoughts were the same as Xiao Moting's!