Chapter 1434 - 1418: Qingluan Once Again

Chapter 1434 -1418: Qingluan Once Again

Yan Kai said, “That’s not a problem, although our city is already prepared for war at any time, the later the fight begins, the more fully prepared we will be.”

Song Xiaodong said, “Then there is no problem.”

As the two were speaking, footsteps approached, and they stopped discussing the topic. Soon, someone came running in and bowed, saying, “City Lord, Vermilion Bird City has sent an envoy to see the City Lord.”

“An envoy from Vermilion Bird City?” Yan Kai was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, “I will go to greet them right away.”

After the person left, Yan Kai frowned and looked at Song Xiaodong, saying, “Vermilion Bird City has always been at odds with us, and their city is the largest. Sending an envoy is very strange, isn’t it?”

Song Xiaodong’s heart stirred, he asked, “Have you never sent envoys to visit each other before?”

Yan Kai shook his head and said, “Almost never. Since I became the City Lord, it has never happened even once.”

Song Xiaodong immediately said, “Why don’t I accompany the City Lord to meet them? Of course, if it’s inconvenient, then forget it.”

Yan Kai hesitated for a moment and said, “Mr. Song, please don’t reveal your whereabouts, just blend into the crowd.”

Chapter One Thousand Four Hundred and Nineteen

Perhaps Yan Kai truly lacked experience in receiving envoys from other cities, as he simply sat in the City Lord’s Mansion, waiting for the envoy from Vermilion Bird City to arrive.

This actually made Song Xiaodong’s treatment seem higher than expected; after all, when he entered the city yesterday, Yan Kai personally led the team to meet Song Xiaodong at the city gate.

Of course, this is not surprising, because Song Xiaodong is an existence akin to the Python God, and in this world, the Python God is supreme, so naturally Song Xiaodong’s status is also supreme.

The entire White Tiger City is currently buzzing with legends about the Python-Slaying Warrior, Song Xiaodong.

There weren’t many envoys from Vermilion Bird City—only four people. When Song Xiaodong saw these four, he was a bit disappointed. He originally thought Qingluan would be among them, but it turned out all four were men, and Qingluan was nowhere in sight.

Leading them was a man in his forties, with a slim face. He clasped his fists and said, “City Lord Yan, this time we’ve come to discuss something with you.”

“What is there to discuss with me?” Yan Kai maintained a stern demeanor and authority of a City Lord.

“It’s like this: We wish to make peace with White Tiger City. At least for the next two years, there will be no warfare, and we can even assist each other; we could collaborate in hunting on the border grounds.”

Yan Kai’s facial expression did not change much, but his eyes clearly showed confusion. He said, “Vermilion Bird City wants to make peace with White Tiger City, it’s hard to believe.”

“Indeed, our cities have always been in conflict, but this time we are here with enough sincerity, as this involves the major plans of our two cities for centuries.”

“Major plans for centuries?” Yan Kai glanced at Song Xiaodong before slowly saying, “How can I trust you? How do I know you aren’t making peace with us in public, only to attack us when we’re unprepared later?”

The envoy quickly said, “We’ve considered that, too; to express our sincerity, our City Lord has decided to send his most precious daughter to City Lord Yan. Does City Lord Yan find this sincere enough?”

Yan Kai obviously paused for a moment and then his eyes lit up, saying, “Is this true?”

“Of course it’s true. If City Lord Yan agrees, we will prepare immediately and in ten days, the City Lord’s daughter will be sent to your mansion.”

Yan Kai squinted slightly, then slowly said, “You have no other requirements besides making peace with us?”

The envoy said, “Our City Lord has no other requirements; he just wants to maintain mutual non-aggression, and in the future, he will negotiate major plans with City Lord Yan. This major plan is an earth-shaking event, which only our two families can truly cooperate on. Only then can it be shared with City Lord Yan, and our City Lord has said it will be of great benefit to City Lord Yan, you could never imagine.”

Yan Kai said, “How can I believe that? This is just empty words, a hollow promise.”

The envoy said, “I know saying this isn’t very persuasive, mainly because we haven’t seen City Lord Yan’s true attitude yet. So once we’re allied through marriage, our City Lord will sit down with you to discuss this big matter.”

Yan Kai looked at the envoy and after a while said, “Since your City Lord has such intentions, I agree to this matter.”

The envoy immediately said, “If City Lord Yan has any other requests, we will inform our City Lord.”

Song Xiaodong quietly withdrew; hearing this much, he was already certain of the matter—it must be that Qingluan went to Vermilion Bird City, then persuaded the Lord of Vermilion Bird City, causing him to think about leaving, and thus not wanting a war at this time.

These cities have been battling for over a thousand years, and not fighting now requires strong external forces, which is absolutely impossible; the only ones capable of creating such an external force, besides him and Qingluan as two outsiders, are probably no one else.

Moreover, Song Xiaodong also believed that Qingluan should have come along, but as a woman, she probably didn’t fit the role of spokesperson.

Song Xiaodong directly found someone within the City Lord’s Mansion and asked where the envoys were staying, then proceeded directly to the location.

The envoys’ residence was not far from the City Lord’s Mansion; within minutes, Song Xiaodong arrived, then spread his Perception Ability and directly broke into a room.

In the room was a woman at that moment; if it wasn’t Qingluan, who else could it be?

Seeing Song Xiaodong suddenly break in, Qingluan was startled, and what shocked her even more was that Song Xiaodong immediately rushed over and embraced her.

“You… let go of me! Or else I will strike!” Qingluan threatened, but lacked intimidation, as Song Xiaodong directly sealed her lips with his.

“You… you…” Qingluan symbolically struggled twice, then couldn’t help but passionately respond.

After a while, Song Xiaodong released Qingluan, and she was already limp on Song Xiaodong’s lap, raising her small hands to pound his chest twice, with a face full of grievance, she said, “You rogue, you think of bullying me the moment you see me.”

Song Xiaodong chuckled, saying, “I missed you, who told you to run off without a word.”

“Missing me… aren’t you afraid I’ll kill you?” Qingluan’s gaze was somewhat dreamy.

“Even if you’re going to kill me, I’ll still miss you.” Song Xiaodong’s hand gently wandered within Qingluan’s clothes.

“Lecher, even in death you’ll be a romantic ghost.” Qingluan hit Song Xiaodong again but couldn’t help but feel sweet inside.

She ran away from Song Xiaodong because she didn’t know how to face him, and also didn’t want to be outdone by Song Xiaodong; she wanted to make her own achievements here.

During the day, being busy was fine, but at night when she rested alone, she couldn’t help but recall her times with Song Xiaodong, always thinking of those sweet moments.

Even as she thought she could no longer go on like this, when meeting Song Xiaodong again, she wanted to become his enemy, but truly meeting him, all those malicious thoughts were completely powerless and instantly turned into shadows.

Outside, footsteps sounded; Qingluan quickly jumped off Song Xiaodong’s lap, saying, “You should leave quickly.”

Song Xiaodong resolutely said, “No, this time I won’t be separated from you.”

Qingluan bit her lip, a blush on her face, softly said, “But not now… I’ll come to you tonight.”