Chapter 187

Chapter 187: In the carriage with Yan Lingji… meeting Bai Xianwu for the first time!

Dawn breaks.

A figure is running at full speed under the morning light.

After running for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he stopped without any changes in his breath or heart rate.

The surroundings were rugged and the location was secluded.

He raised his hand and put his finger in his mouth.

“Shh,”

A loud, long whistle came from his mouth.

After blowing the whistle, he leaned against a giant rock and waited quietly.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, a dull sound came from behind him.

“You looking for me?”

Feng Daji turned around and saw a shadow standing on a giant rock, backlit by the sun.

With arms crossed, he looked down at him.

“Greetings, General Wang.”

Feng Daji cupped his fists in salute and spoke respectfully.

General Wang coldly acknowledged with a hum and asked again, “Is the mission completed?”

Without changing his posture, Feng Daji replied, “The poison has been administered. When I went to clean the tents this morning, I saw that the water jug was also empty.”

General Wang grinned, showing a mouthful of white teeth.

“Very good, you did well.”

“This is your reward.”

He took out a sack the size of a fist from his bosom and threw it over.

The sack hit the ground with a heavy thud.

Feng Daji didn’t even look and picked it up to put it in his arms.

“Thank you, General Wang.”

After saying this, there was no response for a long time.

After a while, he slowly raised his head.

The shadow on the giant rock in front of him had long disappeared.

“Haha, quite generous indeed.”

In Meng Tian’s tent, Li Mo opened the sack Feng Daji had brought back.

Inside was a sack full of gold.

Feng Daji, who had been turned into a puppet, knelt motionlessly on the ground.

Without Fei Yan’s instructions, he was just a puppet.

Montian observed Feng Daji, who had sprinted back and forth for an hour without breaking a sweat.

He couldn’t help but be shocked at the terrifying capabilities of the Yin Yang School’s technique.

This puppet never knew fatigue. If one could turn all deceased soldiers into puppets, wouldn’t that make them invincible on the battlefield?

But this thought was immediately dismissed.

The body and skin are received from parents, and fallen soldiers should be laid to rest.

Keeping them restless even after death would discourage all the soldiers.

Moreover, the Yin Yang East Lord just mentioned.

Even though the puppet technique is mysterious and unpredictable, it also has its limits.

With her current strength, she could only control a maximum of twenty puppets at a time.

And the puppets couldn’t be more than a hundred miles away, or else the connection would break.

Like a remote-controlled robot that exceeds its control range.

It was already broad daylight outside, and Li Mo estimated that it was about time.

In the carriage out of the pass.

Yan Lingji’s big blue eyes stared eagerly at the bag of gold in Li Mo’s hand.

Her eyes were sparkling, clearly up to no good.

“Husband~”

Suddenly, she leaned sideways, her delicate body resting against Li Mo’s arm, raising her head and calling coquettishly.

“Hmm?”

Li Mo raised an eyebrow.

You’re acting strange!

Yan Lingji blinked and wrapped her arms around Li Mo’s arm.

She rubbed his arm up and down, obediently saying, “Sister Jingniao said I should take care of you along the way. This bag of gold is so heavy, let your humble wife carry it.”

Beside them, Fei Yan couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

All their travel expenses were with Li Mo.

Yan Lingji had to ask him for money whenever she wanted to buy something along the way.

Occasionally, she even had to use some charm to get his agreement.

One penny can indeed stymie a hero.

Even a blind man like Li Mo could see through her little schemes.

“You want it?”

Li Mo, feeling a surge of emotion, dangled the money bag and asked.

Yan Lingji’s already bright eyes gleamed even more.

She nodded quickly.

Li Mo held the money bag in his hand and, stroking his chin, said, “It’s not impossible to let you hold it.”

“Thank you, my husband,”

Yan Lingji’s little face lit up with joy and she reached out to take it.

But Li Mo lifted his hand, leaving her grasping at air.

Yan Lingji’s joyful expression instantly fell, her big eyes widening in indignation.

“What do you mean? Didn’t you say it was for me?”

Li Mo, unhurried and unbothered, said with a smile, “Yes, I did say it’s not impossible for you to hold it, but there’s a condition.”

You couldn’t even wait to hear me out.

“What condition? And you better not go back on your word if I fulfill it.”

“Otherwise,”

Yan Lingji pointed a white, tender finger threateningly at Li Mo’s nose, “I’ll burn you to death.”

Li Mo stuffed the money bag into the hands of Fei Yan, who was watching the scene unfold.

Then he turned to Yan Lingji and said, “Fei Yan will bear witness for us, does that put you at ease?”

Fei Yan looked at the two of them with a gentle gaze, holding the money bag and trying not to laugh. “Alright, I’ll be your witness,” she said.

Yan Lingji raised an eyebrow, “Fine, what’s your condition?”

She knew Li Mo was definitely up to no good.

But for the sake of financial freedom, she was willing to take the risk!

Next time, she’d inform Jing Ni in advance and make sure to keep the money with her when they went out.

This way, she’d make him come to her.

Li Mo wrapped his arm around Yan Lingji’s delicate shoulder, leaned his body close to her, and whispered a few words in her ear.

Though his voice was low, it was still enough for the three people in the carriage to hear.

Fei Yan’s cheeks turned scarlet, and she gave Li Mo a coy glance filled with shyness.

Yan Lingji’s eyebrows instantly twisted together in frustration, her tone filled with complaint, “You’re doing this on purpose. There’s only twenty miles to the Hann border checkpoint, there’s simply not enough time.”

You should know your own limits, don’t you?

Li Mo shrugged and reclined back.

His head rested on Fei Yan’s soft, plump thighs, and he said nonchalantly, “That’s why you need to hurry up.”

“If you finish before we reach the Hann checkpoint, I’ll give it to you. If not, don’t blame me.”

Fei Yan’s warm jade-like hand gently caressed Li Mo’s cheek, she said with a smile, “Either way, you won’t be at a loss.”

Li Mo smiled without saying a word.

Whether or not the task was completed, he indeed wouldn’t be at a loss.

Yan Lingji had a stubborn streak that wouldn’t give up easily.

The more impossible it seemed, the more she wanted to try.

This was no longer about financial freedom; it was about her sheer determination.

She brushed the two strands of hair off her forehead behind her ears, rolled up her sleeves, and declared, “I can’t believe this!”

Li Mo smirked, exuding calm confidence, “Go ahead, I won’t resist.”

Seeing his confident demeanor, Yan Lingji gritted her silver teeth in defiance.

She bent down and lowered her head.

Hann border military camp.

In the main tent, ten generals were seated in silence.

Seven of them, expressionless like statues, stared straight ahead.

The other three wore worried expressions, their brows furrowed deeply.

They had received news yesterday about a Qin state emissary coming to Han, scheduled to arrive this morning.

With the Qin emissary’s arrival imminent, the Supreme General was nowhere to be seen.

Swoosh!

Just as the three wondered where Bai Qian Wu had gone, the main tent door was suddenly lifted.

The other seven, as if they hadn’t heard, remained motionless.

Only the three turned their heads towards the entrance.

Bai Qian Wu, clad in military attire, strode in from outside.

The light armor hugged her graceful figure.

The tight-fit armor clung to her body, accentuating both her curves and slenderness.

Her long, firm legs moved with steady steps.

The red cape behind her swayed gently with her strides.

She looked quite gallant.

Her cold, elegant face was devoid of emotion.

Her enchanting eyes were as still as a dead lake, intimidating anyone who dared to look at her.

“Greetings, Supreme General.”

The three generals averted their eyes, not daring to look further.

Together with the other seven, they clasped their fists and bowed.

Bai Qian Wu ignored them.

She walked to the main commander’s seat, lifted her cape, and sat down, coldly saying, “At ease.”

Then, her deep gaze scanned the room.

Her eyes fell on the four people on the left, and with a cold voice, she said, “The Qin emissary is coming today. You four will accompany me to greet them.”

“Understood.”

The four of them raised their hands in response.

However, three other generals frowned and asked in confusion, “General, it would suffice if we went to receive the envoy from Qin. Why do you need to go personally?”

Another chimed in, “Yes, the army can’t be without its commander for even a day. If the general isn’t here, who will oversee the main duties?”

This time, it wasn’t just about guiding the envoy from Qin into the pass.

It was also about ensuring his safe escort to Xinzheng.

This back and forth wouldn’t be over in just a day or two.

Bai Xianwu’s gaze flashed as she focused on the two who had questioned her.

“Are you teaching the general how to do her job?”

Bai Xianwu’s expression was calm and unreadable, leaving the two on edge.

They quickly replied, “We wouldn’t dare.”

Bai Xianwu withdrew her gaze, stood up, and said, “Focus on your own duties. Any more questions, and you’ll face military discipline.”

In a flurry, she came, spoke briefly, and left just as briskly with four generals in tow.

She always operated this way.

Whatever she instructed, that’s what you did. There was no room for questioning.

It could be said she was extremely domineering.

“General, the troops are ready.”

The four generals quickly assembled several hundred soldiers at the training ground.

Bai Xianwu sat high on her horse, her red cape fluttering in the wind.

Her waist-length hair was simply tied back with a ribbon into a ponytail.

Strapped to her slender waist were a red and a white long sword, giving her an exceptionally professional look.

“Set out.”

She led the way, pulling the reins and riding swiftly toward the border pass.

A carriage came to a slow stop.

Almost simultaneously, Yan Lingji lifted her head.

With pursed lips and puffed cheeks, she proudly raised an eyebrow at Li Mo.

Then, she extended her hand toward Fei Yan.

“Mm, mm mm.”

Fei Yan couldn’t quite hear what she was saying but understood her gesture.

She handed over the money pouch from beside her.

Smiling, she said, “Here you go,” and looked at her with puffed cheeks.

It was quite surprising she managed to succeed; she really pushed herself.

“Mm mm mm!”

Yan Lingji remained silent.

Clutching the money pouch, she shot a glare at Li Mo before jumping out of the carriage without waiting for it to fully stop.

Li Mo had no idea what she was saying.

He guessed she was probably cursing him.

Fei Yan, ever considerate, helped him tighten his belt and softly asked, “Husband, did you let her win on purpose?”

Given her understanding of Li Mo.

Even with double the distance and time, Yan Lingji shouldn’t have been able to finish.

Feeling refreshed, Li Mo sat up with a flip.

… ……….

“Nothing escapes your notice, dear. Let’s go, our escort has arrived. Let’s go down and take a look.”

He had already sensed everything outside the carriage.

At that moment, their party was positioned between two cliffs.

The cliffs resembled a mountain split open by a three-meter-wide gap.

On both sides were steep rock walls.

Opposite them were five Han generals and several hundred soldiers.

Leading them was a cold and beautiful woman.

She was the only female countess in the history of Han, Bai Xianwu.

Bai Xianwu sat on her horse facing the wind, her alluring face showing a stern expression.

She was like a thousand-year-old slab of ice that never melted, causing even her own horse to shiver slightly.

She saw a band of people approaching from afar.

Leading the way was a young general.

With thick eyebrows and sharp eyes, he looked solemn.

He wasn’t very old but had the presence of a great general.

Bai Xianwu’s gaze only lingered briefly on him before moving to the carriage behind him.

The person she was waiting for was inside that carriage.

Bai Xianwu stared intently at the slowly stopping carriage.

If her guess was correct, the first person to emerge should be the national advisor of Qin.

Anyone who could defeat Bai Yifei in the realm of carefreeness must be quite powerful.

Before the carriage had completely stopped, the curtain was lifted.

Bai Xianwu’s expression grew serious, something she had never shown before.

A flash of red jumped out of the carriage.

Bai Xianwu’s gaze tightened.

Why was it a woman?
Upon jumping off the carriage, Yan Lingji suddenly froze.

She blinked her large water-blue eyes, glancing around.

Why are there so many people?

Meng Tian led hundreds of soldiers to send Li Mo out of the country, and the other party also brought hundreds of people to receive him.

Nearly a thousand eyes all focused on her.

Some were surprised, some amazed, and others puzzled.

Weren’t they expecting a Qin envoy? Why is it a woman?

Bai Xianwu’s expression remained unchanged, but her gaze repeatedly assessed Yan Lingji.

Is this the wife of that national advisor?

She is indeed exceptionally beautiful, but why is she pouting?

Is she trying to act cute with this general?

Seeing so many eyes on her, Yan Lingji stood there, at a loss.

Damn it!

If she had known this, she would have thrown up in the carriage instead!

Now, with eyes all around, what should she do?

A thought crossed her mind, and she dashed back into the carriage.

She bumped right into Li Mo, who was about to step out.

“What are you doing, did you see a ghost?”

Li Mo pretended to be ignorant, though he knew very well.

Yan Lingji shot him a fierce glare, grabbed a cup from the table, and opened her mouth.

“Throwing up only halfway doesn’t count; you’ll get half deducted.”

Her money pouch was already in Li Mo’s hand somehow.

He weighed it lightly and grinned at her.

Yan Lingji felt the urge to punch his face.

Taking a deep breath, she finally spoke after some throat movements.

“Give it to me!”

Li Mo smiled and solemnly placed the money pouch in her small hand.

“You’ve worked hard, madam. It really is good for your beauty.”

Yan Lingji gritted her teeth.

To hell with your beauty care!

I won’t be a lady if I don’t get revenge!

Fei Yan gave her a knowing look and then helped Li Mo out of the carriage.

So, this was her husband’s plan.

The earlier requests were just excuses; the final result was the goal.

Yan Lingji poured water into a cup.

After swishing it in her mouth, she hesitated but swallowed it.

Then her pink tongue licked the corners of her lips, savoring something.

As Li Mo got off the carriage, Meng Tian dismounted and approached him.

He raised his hand in salute and said, “National advisor, ahead is the territory of Han. I can only escort you this far.”

Li Mo nodded in thanks, “Thank you for your hard work, General Meng.”

Meng Tian and his soldiers were border defense troops, and crossing this boundary would mean declaring war on Han.

Similarly, Han’s side couldn’t cross over either.

“You’re welcome, national advisor. I’ll await your return at the border.”

Li Mo bid farewell to Meng Tian and crossed the boundary to Han with Fei Yan.

The carriage followed leisurely behind them.

Bai Xianwu kept her gaze fixed on them.

From Fei Yan, she sensed intense vigilance, but Li Mo exuded only a calm, water-like demeanor.

As if he wasn’t afraid she might try anything against him.

Li Mo and Fei Yan stopped walking.

Bai Xianwu closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.

Li Mo’s scent was exactly the same as that on the bamboo stick.

“Bai Xianwu?”

Fei Yan, holding Li Mo’s arm, looked at the heroic Bai Xianwu.

“Who are you?”

Bai Xianwu opened her eyes and glanced at her.

“Yin-Yang Clan, Dongjun.”

Bai Xianwu lightly shook her head, “Never heard of it.”

Indeed, Bai Xianwu had made a name for herself while Fei Yan was probably still a child.

Fei Yan gave a gentle smile and said slowly, “No worries, you’ll remember me.”