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After leaving Shangguan Ji's study, Shangguan Junhong and Liu Guanfeng returned to the Sixth Prince's Mansion, where Shangguan Jinglei and Hank Niu were waiting for the results.
When Liu Guanfeng mentioned that Shangguan Ji would fully support him, Shangguan Jinglei slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Great! This Emperor Ji is indeed doing well. No wonder his father supported him so wholeheartedly to become emperor. I didn't expect that our Eastern Dragon Empire could produce an emperor who is on par with my elder brother. Haha!"
"Elder Brother, the Eastern Dragon Empire is likely to become a target this time. Why are you still so happy?"
"So what? An emperor who can't even protect his own subjects isn't really an emperor, is he? Especially since you have avoided a devastating civil war; such a significant achievement cannot simply be dismissed."
"Elder Brother, I didn't expect you to still have such a fiery temper at your age."
"Haha, how else do you think I got the name Jinglei? Look at any thunder; it always carries some heat!"
"By the way, Elder Brother, His Majesty just gave me a scroll."
"What kind of scroll?"
Liu Guanfeng took the scroll out from his bosom. Upon seeing the exterior of the scroll, Shangguan Jinglei was taken aback. "Dragon King's Mission?"
Liu Guanfeng nodded. "This is what His Majesty just gave me and said to give it a try."
"The Dragon King's Mission isn't easy to accomplish. I nearly lost my life completing it back then, but looking at you, little brother, it shouldn't be a problem."
"Why do you say that?"
"Your current strength is already on par with mine, and your martial arts are quite peculiar. Plus, your two mounts are not ordinary beasts. Compared to my situation back then, you are far stronger now. So I believe you should have no problem this time."
"Elder Brother, are you saying I should go?"
"Why not? The Dragon King has many treasures."
"Since you say so, Elder Brother, I will make the trip. Hopefully, I can find what I want."
"Then I wish you success in advance, Elder Brother."
"Thank you for your kind words."
"Big Brother, be extra careful this time."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. By the way, Second Brother, here is five hundred million gold coins in Rui Tian Gold Notes. Take this money to build Dragon Rising City and improve the slums in other cities. Although I know it shouldn't be your responsibility as a prince to do this hard work, the slums are home to the common people at the bottom of society. This is also the best opportunity for you to win their hearts. I'm giving you this five hundred million because I hope you can quickly establish your authority in your country and gain the people's support. This will greatly benefit you in the future."
Shangguan Junhong looked at the banknotes in his hand and said, "Thank you, Big Brother."
"We're brothers, so there's no need to be polite. However, I have one thing to say: once the slums are rebuilt, they should be called the Four Sacred Beasts District."
"I understand, Big Brother."
At this moment in the palace, Mountain Uncle was standing behind Shangguan Ji. "Your Majesty, is it too risky to make this decision for Liu Guanfeng?"
"Shanzi, rest assured. I can see that this young man is exceptional. By helping him now, when he truly becomes powerful, he won't forget us from the Eastern Dragon. I'm also thinking about our future in the Eastern Dragon."
"Your Majesty, but can we really withstand the power of Guardian Nation?"
"It's not so much the power of Guardian Nation as it is that of the other three empires. Don't worry; we won't lose. Just watch."
"Um."
In Bixi City, Guo Xiaotian was once again furious. The two Divine Knights he sent out returned injured, while the enemy suffered no losses at all; this was simply a provocation to his throne.
Guo Xiaotian said to the Chief Steward beside him, "Guo Huai, how is the investigation I asked you to conduct going?"
"Your Majesty, Liu Guanfeng is currently an official under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Dragon Empire's Starfall Kingdom. The reason he possesses a gold card from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce is that he and President Platinum Wen of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce are classmates. He helped Liu Guanfeng during his most difficult times, which led to the establishment of the current Chinese Chamber of Commerce."
"Since it's just this connection, it will be easy to handle. Guo Huai, I now command you to personally go to the Eastern Dragon Empire and find a way to bring Liu Guanfeng here, or at least pressure them to hand over the items he possesses."
"Your Majesty, that may not be appropriate. What if he finds out...?"
"Rest assured, such a trivial matter will not concern him. This is my decision; just follow my orders."
"Understood, I will take care of it right away."
After staying with Shangguan Junhong for a day, Liu Guanfeng set off to return home. After all, he needed to inform his two wives about his upcoming departure.
Liu Guanfeng returned home with Hank Niu and shared his plans to go to Dragon Island with his two wives. Although Li Xiaohan and Zhang Yuru did not say much, Liu Guanfeng could see their reluctance in their eyes.
Liu Guanfeng then visited Sun Liang in the palace and informed him about his title in the Eastern Dragon Empire. Sun Liang was happy for Liu Guanfeng; being a prince of an empire certainly placed him on equal footing with Sun Liang. Moreover, having Liu Guanfeng as a supporter in the Eastern Dragon Empire would undoubtedly benefit Starfall Kingdom.
During their conversation, Liu Guanfeng also revealed that he had offended Guo Xiaotian. Although Sun Liang was surprised, his reaction was similar to Shangguan Ji's; he fully supported Liu Guanfeng. After all, it was Liu Guanfeng who helped him seize the throne, and Starfall Kingdom's stability was largely due to the efforts of the three Divine Envoys—whom Liu Guanfeng personally brought back—and two of them were Liu Guanfeng's brothers. With such support, it would be impossible for Sun Liang not to help. Furthermore, Sun Liang had developed an inexplicable admiration for Liu Guanfeng; he believed that what Liu Guanfeng did could not be stopped by anyone.
Thus, Sun Liang immediately declared that he would mobilize troops from across the nation. If any issues arose at the Eastern Dragon frontlines, he would send Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu to lead reinforcements. Liu Guanfeng expressed his gratitude towards Sun Liang.
When Liu Guanfeng returned to his residence again, he summoned Chonghong and Chongkuo among others.
"Master, did you call for us?"
"I have something to discuss with you. This time in Bixi City, I offended the current king of the Guardian Nation, Guo Xiaotian, over an item, and I fear he won't let this go easily. However, I have received help from His Majesty Sun Liang, who is preparing to gather all soldiers in anticipation of a summons from the Eastern Dragon Empire. But we cannot just sit and wait. Since others are helping me, I cannot remain uninvolved. Chonghong, you need to personally go to Five Star City and inform King Bao Rui about my situation. As for what he decides to do, that's beyond my concern. Additionally, notify Dai to send people to monitor the movements of the other three empires and the Guardian Nation. Also, have him send someone to our home to ensure the safety of the two ladies."
"Furthermore, inform Song Haitao to assemble all members of the Red Star Mercenary Group in Dragon Glory City. If any other empires attack, they should immediately assist the Eastern Dragon Empire in counterattacks without hesitation."
"Chongkuo, you should go to Diaoyu Island and find Du Zhenyang. Make sure he gets all soldiers stationed in Dragon Glory City under the guise of mercenaries as quickly as possible. At that time, Du Zhenyang and Song Haitao should work together to guard the gates of the Eastern Dragon Empire. Even if they die in battle, they must not allow anyone from other empires to step into the Eastern Dragon."
"Rest assured, Master. We will complete our mission."
"And you eight must protect the two ladies during my absence. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."
Chonghong and Chongkuo along with the other eight knelt on the ground: "Please rest assured, Master. We swear to protect the safety of the Mistress and Young Master with our lives."
Liu Guanfeng thought for a moment if he had overlooked anything. After concluding that he hadn't, he dismissed the eight from the room. Just as they left, Li Xiaohan and Zhang Yuru entered.
Upon entering, Zhang Yuru immediately sat on Liu Guanfeng's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. Meanwhile, Li Xiaohan smiled lightly; since Zhang Yuru was younger, she often yielded to her at home. However, when faced with certain situations, Li Xiaohan could always assert her authority as the elder sister and resolve matters.
Thus, although Zhang Yuru was lively and mischievous, she held great respect for her elder sister.
Liu Guanfeng held Zhang Yuru with one arm while embracing Li Xiaohan with the other. At this moment, Li Xiaohan noticed his concern: "Husband, are you still worried about offending Guo Xiaotian?"
"I'm not worried about myself; I'm only concerned about you two and the children. My own death is inconsequential, but if it brings harm to you both, how could I bear it? When I married you both, I envisioned a life where you would live without worries. Who would have thought such things would happen?"
"You don't need to worry about us; you are so capable that even without this incident there would be other challenges ahead. We never expected our lives together would be ordinary; I've already discussed this with Yuru."
"That's right, husband. Sister has told me that long ago. The reason I chose you was because I didn't want an ordinary life; only you can make my life more exciting."
Seeing his two wives comforting themselves, Liu Guanfeng sighed, "The greatest wisdom of my life is marrying both of you as my wives. With you, I have no worries."
"Don't worry, my husband. You know my skills well, and although I haven't seen my sister in action, I can sense that she is also a master. So you can rest assured at home; we will be fine. Besides, if anything happens, we still have Chonghong and the others," said one of his wives.
"Yes, you both take care. I will end this as soon as possible. Then I can accompany you every day to watch the sunrise and sunset together, and see our baby grow up healthy," Liu Guanfeng replied.
"My husband, just focus on completing the Dragon King's Mission. You can rest easy knowing I am here at home," Li Xiaohan smiled at Liu Guanfeng.
Liu Guanfeng felt the tenderness of his two wives and held them tightly in his arms. He truly didn't want to leave them. As the saying goes, a woman's gentle embrace is a man's hero's grave. However, Liu Guanfeng knew he had to do what was necessary. If he could eventually step into that hero's grave, it would only be because the outside world was truly calm.
After a brief three days of warmth at home, Liu Guanfeng decided it was time to leave. This time he couldn't take Hank Niu with him because he didn't even know where he was going. Moreover, the Dragon King had specified a Divine-Level Expert; if Hank Niu went along, it could lead to dire consequences. After all, Shangguan Jinglei had shared some experiences with Liu Guanfeng.
Before leaving, Liu Guanfeng called Hank Niu over: "Hank Niu, I will be gone for a while. During this time, you must protect the mistress at home, understood?"
"Master, don't worry. Hank Niu will definitely listen and guard the mistress well," Hank Niu replied.
"After I leave, you must obey both mistresses. If you don't listen, be careful; I might not want you back," Liu Guanfeng warned.
Hank Niu was terrified by Liu Guanfeng's words and immediately knelt before him: "Master, please don't abandon Hank Niu! I will behave well."
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly: "I know Hank Niu will listen. Remember to practice your martial arts diligently and don’t slack off." After saying this, Liu Guanfeng bid farewell to his two wives once more and then rode Little Black towards Dragon Island, following Little Black's memories.
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