Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 178 One Man Suppresses a Country

"How, how, how is it you?"

Liu Mubai looked utterly bewildered at the sight of Xiao Yi standing before him.

He had never imagined that the person who, like a nightmare, had inflicted a heavy blow on Zhan Bitao and frightened him into kneeling and begging for mercy would appear before him so soon.

Yu Huaxian and others quickly bowed to Xiao Yi, "We've seen the Guardian Martial God, sir!"

"The, the Guardian Martial God? You, you're Xiao Yi?"

Liu Mubai was dumbfounded.

Cold sweat the size of beans oozed from his forehead, flowing down in a torrent.

Zhan Bitao next to him was also pale, with both hands uncontrollably shaking. Not long ago, those same hands had been shattered by Xiao Yi!

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, examining the two, especially lingering on Zhan Bitao's hands, "It seems the Healing Pills from the Great Jin Kingdom aren't bad, huh? In such a short time, they've reconnected the broken bones in your hands!"

"I, I..."

Zhan Bitao turned green with grief, a bitter smile on his face, "It's, it's not that great, it still hurts terribly..."

Liu Mubai's lips turned even paler.

In that Wind Thunder Canyon, the indelible impression Xiao Yi left on him was crystal clear!

How could he dare to oppose Xiao Yi now?

Liu Mubai forced a smile, "Xiao, Lord Xiao, I am Liu Mubai, the seventh prince of the Great Jin Kingdom..."

Xiao Yi nodded, "I've heard already. You were the one who said you wanted my life, right?"

"I…"

Liu Mubai's shoulders trembled like sieves, and he said with a wry smile, "What are you talking about, sir? How could I possibly want your life?"

Yu Huaxian and the others standing by were flabbergasted.

A moment ago.

Liu Mubai and Zhan Bitao were so proud and domineering!

Yet upon seeing Xiao Yi, they were like mice that had seen a cat.

Seeing them sweating profusely and acting so cautiously, where was there any trace of their previous arrogance?

The onlookers' gaze towards Xiao Yi grew more fervent.

Yu Huaxian was even more certain of his decision to side with Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi said indifferently, "Don't want to? I think you're not daring to, right?"

Liu Mubai uttered an awkward laugh and could only smile sheepishly.

Xiao Yi glanced at the dozens of corpses lying haphazardly in front of him – these were the guards killed by Zhan Bitao – and his expression turned slightly cold. He narrowed his eyes and said, "Liu Mubai, you've killed so many of my men, we need to settle this account properly!"

"Compensation, I'll compensate with money!" Liu Mubai replied hastily.

Xiao Yi sneered, "Compensate with money? I wonder how much they're worth in your eyes?"

Liu Mubai hesitated for a moment, then clenched his teeth and said, "Ten million for each, how about that?"

"Ten million Silver for each? As expected of the seventh prince of the Great Jin Kingdom, you are indeed generous."

Xiao Yi spoke nonchalantly, and just as Liu Mubai breathed a sigh of relief, Xiao Yi suddenly let out a cold snort, "My guards are worth ten million each, then I wonder, how much is your life, Liu Mubai, worth?"

"I, I…"

Liu Mubai was at a loss for words.

How much is it worth?

Of course, he wanted to say priceless!

He was the proud seventh prince of the Great Jin Kingdom, and his mother was even the current leading Beast Tamer.

But how could he dare?

Xiao Yi said lightly, "Let's settle the life debt with life, shall we?"

"Life?"

Liu Mubai shuddered, his complexion turning deathly pale, and he quickly waved his hands, "Xiao, Xiao, have mercy. I'm the seventh prince of the Great Jin Kingdom, dearly loved by my father the Emperor and mother the Empress. If you kill me, it will surely enrage them both. Then, the elite forces of the Great Jin Kingdom will officially declare war on the Tianqing Kingdom..."

Xiao Yi leaned forward slightly, "Are you threatening me?"

Liu Mubai hastened to shake his head, "No, no, no, I wouldn't dare threaten you! What I mean is, if you spare me, I can plead with my father the Emperor and mother the Empress to spare the Tianqing Kingdom."

Zhan Bitao chimed in from the side, "The Tianqing Kingdom and our Great Jin Kingdom don't have any deep grudges; all this is Xue Yilou stirring troubles behind the scenes. Moreover, with the strength you, Xiao, have shown, even if the Great Jin Kingdom really wanted to annihilate Tianqing Kingdom, the loss would be significant. I believe after weighing the options and with your mediation, they would definitely not send troops against the Tianqing Kingdom!"

Their words also reached the ears of Yu Huaxian and the others.

The three Shi Family brothers all thought it made sense.

Yu Huaxian spoke softly, "Xiao, given the current strength of Tianqing Kingdom, trying to confront the Great Jin Kingdom is not realistic. If peace can truly be negotiated, it would be beneficial and harmless to us!"

Meanwhile.

Liu Mubai was secretly communicating with Zhan Bitao, "First, keep them stable, you can even promise many benefits. Once we return, I will have the emperor send a large army to flatten Tianqing Kingdom!"

"Your Highness, rest assured, our Great Jin Kingdom is powerful, with countless mighty warriors; crushing Tianqing Kingdom is as easy as the flick of a wrist!" Zhan Bitao also communicated in secret.

The two were covertly discussing how to annihilate Tianqing Kingdom.

But on the surface, they wore obsequious smiles.

Smiles that concealed knives.

Harboring ulterior motives!

Under the expectant gazes of the two, Xiao Yi's mouth curved slightly as he leisurely walked up to them, "Have you ever heard a saying?"

"Hmm?"

The two were taken aback, both looking at him intently.

Xiao Yi spoke leisurely, not fast in speech, but with unwavering resolve, and even as he spoke, his figure seemed to become even more imposing, "As long as I am here, Tianqing shall not fall!"

Just seven simple words.

Yet at that moment, they resounded like a bolt from the blue, a thunderclap in a clear sky, shaking people's hearts.

They left Liu Mubai and Zhan Bitao's faces colorless with shock and astonishment in their eyes.

Xiao Yi's voice rolled like a massive wave, "If Tianqing Kingdom is to stand tall in this world, it will do so with our own fists and blades, slashing down every enemy. There's no need for you to plead on our behalf. Your Great Jin Kingdom may be strong, but if you wish to annihilate Tianqing Kingdom, then come at us! We will meet the troops with our generals, and stem the water with our earth..."

"If you want a battle, I'll give you one!" Xiao Yi said, his expression icy cold.

These six words seemed to carry a profound power, echoing in the air, reverberating long and far.

Immediately, the faces of the three Shi Family brothers turned crimson with impassioned vigor as they clenched their fists, "If you want a battle, we'll give you one!"

Yu Huaxian, too, was deeply moved, his neck flushed red and veins throbbing, "If you want a battle, I'll give you one!"

"If you want a battle, I'll give you one!"

"If you want a battle..."

"I'll give you one!"

"Battle!"

"Battle!"

"Battle!"

Throughout the palace, throughout the capital, the Azure Dragon Guards and Tianqing Kingdom's soldiers, without exception, were yelling at the top of their lungs, with voices like rolling thunder, dominating the skies.

Liu Mubai and Zhan Bitao fell back step by step.

The two were so shocked they couldn't speak.

Xiao Yi's gaze fell upon them, pointing at the dozens of bodies lying in pools of blood, "My brothers cannot die in vain! Since you want to compensate, let it be a life for a life!"

"No... you can't kill me, I am the seventh prince of the Great Jin Kingdom, you can't..." Liu Mubai was hysterical, roaring in fear, "Zhan Bitao, save me..."

Zhan Bitao's expression was ferocious, "Your Highness, run..."

Buzz!

Countless sword lights erupted from his body, charging head-on towards Xiao Yi.

Liu Mubai soared into the sky.

Zhan Bitao bellowed, "To kill His Highness, you'll have to step over my dead body!"

"Then I shall oblige you!"

With a cold snort, Xiao Yi stepped forward, his Wind Thunder Holy Body radiating the light of Wind Thunder, and with a booming stomp he crushed Zhan Bitao's head into his chest cavity, while launching an aerial feint with his hand as a sword, pointing out, "Sailing a thousand miles to Jiangling... in just one day!"

Whoosh!

A silver sword light burst forth.

Puff!

Liu Mubai, who was fleeing rapidly through the void, trembled, his body split in two and fell from the sky...