Inside the tent.
No one could guess the identity of the person who acted, and everyone found the situation strange.
It was also at this time.
A guard came to report, "Your Highness, Generals, there's a person outside the military camp."
"He brought two dogs and a cow, calls himself Li Ping'an, and wishes to see General An Lan."
Upon hearing this,
An Lan's heart first filled with joy, then sank, as the current situation was unclear, and his coming to the military camp at this time was not a good thing.
Yan Beilang looked at An Lan and asked, "Who is Li Ping'an?"
An Lan cupped his hands and bowed, "Replying to Your Highness, he is my daughter's husband."
Yan Beilang nodded lightly, "Since a family member has arrived, General An should go and see him."
Then,
He looked at the others, "No matter who assassinated the enemy commander, none of you can let your guard down."
"You also need to arrange for people to find a way to infiltrate Hanshui Ancient City to ascertain the situation there..."
Outside the military camp.
Li Ping'an stood waiting in the night, and seeing An Lan walk out of the camp, he waved, "Father-in-law, I'm over here."
An Lan walked closer, his face stern, and reprimanded, "Why did you come back? And why did you come here?"
Li Ping'an scratched his head, "Father-in-law, I was worried about you! How can you scold me as soon as you see me?"
An Lan pursed his lips, lowering his voice, "Since you found this place, you must have already inquired about the current situation."
"The Second Prince's army is no match for National Teacher Jiang Yun, do you understand?"
Li Ping'an chuckled and retorted, "Since Father-in-law is so clear about it, why did you come to help the Second Prince?"
Jiang Yun, with his hands behind his back, said, "I'm here to seek justice for your father!"
He paused slightly,
He changed the subject and asked, "Did you go to Xianyan Sect? Did you see Ruo Yi?"
Li Ping'an said, "I went, and I saw her. She's an Inner Sect Disciple now, and she's doing well."
"That's good then." An Lan let out a long breath and said, "If there's nothing else, you should leave. This is a military camp, and you can't stay long."
"Although there was a change among the enemy forces tonight, their military strength has not been significantly reduced, and Jiang Yun will launch an even fiercer attack next."
Li Ping'an scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, "Jiang Yun probably won't be giving orders anymore."
An Lan raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
Just as Li Ping'an was about to speak, a guard rushed over, "General An, His Highness the Prince wants you to come quickly. There's important news to discuss; we're launching a general offensive tonight!"
Launch a general offensive?
An Lan raised an eyebrow and instructed Li Ping'an, "Find a place to hide first. I'll go see what's happening!"
Li Ping'an shrugged, "I have nowhere to go."
"Follow me." An Lan beckoned Li Ping'an, walked towards the guards outside the camp, gave a few instructions, and then hurried to the Second Prince's tent.
The guard then took Li Ping'an to the logistics army and settled him down.
On the other side.
Inside the Second Prince's tent.
They received another major piece of news: National Teacher Jiang Yun and his chief generals had all died in the City Lord's Mansion.
The Hanshui Ancient City Lord's Mansion had been reduced to ruins, countless people had died, and no one knew who had acted.
"All forces attack!"
The Second Prince Yan Beilang issued the order.
Under the cover of night, the army broke camp and set out, rushing out of Yandang Mountain directly towards Hanshui Ancient City.
Now that Jiang Yun was dead and many generals had also fallen in battle, although the army was vast, it was difficult for them to fight together due to differing opinions.
As a Bloodline of the Imperial Family, the Second Prince, with just a few words and the condition of not holding the soldiers accountable for their crimes, took Hanshui Ancient City.
The army grew stronger, pressing all the way to the Imperial City.
Li Ping'an, being in logistics, naturally followed the main army...
Five days later.
The chaos in the Holy Martial Empire was finally settled.
Yan Beilang also successfully ascended to the throne, reigning over the world.
He was also true to his word, rewarding his soldiers for their merits; the vanguard General An Lan was enfeoffed as Marquis of An Guo, settling in the Imperial City with noble status and commanding ten thousand personal guards!
All other soldiers received rewards, and Yan Beilang did not hold those who surrendered accountable for anything, merely purging Jiang Yun's remnants.
As for the death of National Teacher Jiang Yun and the reversal of the world's order, it remained a mystery, with no one knowing the inside story.
Everyone could only believe that Yan Beilang was destined by Heaven and received divine assistance...
After staying in the Imperial City for three days.
Li Ping'an was preparing to return to Xianyan Sect.
Now that all the mundane matters were handled, it was time to continue his own cultivation.
He should have left earlier, but he stayed a few extra days simply because he was worried that Yan Beilang would cross the river and demolish the bridge, slaughtering meritorious officials.
Li Ping'an bid farewell to An Lan, leaving behind the resources he brought back, as well as some Spirit Talismans and killing formations.
The display of these items greatly astonished An Lan, who was filled with admiration for his son-in-law's filial piety!
Outside the Imperial City.
Li Ping'an met Qin Ying.
She carried a bundle and rode out of the city.
Li Ping'an asked with a smile, "Beautiful Qin, where are you going to take up a post?"
Qin Ying tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, "The treacherous officials are gone, the Empire is pacified. I think it would be good to be a free spirit in the mountains and rivers."
"Perhaps I can also have my own Immortal Fate, just like your wife."
Li Ping'an chuckled, "Then I wish you an early encounter with a famous teacher and entry into an immortal sect."
"Thank you." Qin Ying spurred her horse forward, turned back with a light smile, and waved, "Until we meet again, see you in the Jianghu."
Qin Ying rode away.
Disappearing down the road.
Immortal Fates are hard to come by, just like meeting again in the Jianghu.
A goodbye might mean never seeing each other again.
Li Ping'an looked back at the Imperial City, mounted Hei Hei, and quickly rode away.
He went to Dragon City.
After paying respects to his parents, he returned to Xianyan Sect at full speed.
Several days later.
Outside Jiang Family Village, Tianling Mountain.
As soon as Li Ping'an returned, Jiang Ming asked for wine, "How much wine did you bring?"
Li Ping'an handed Jiang Ming a spatial Jade Slip, chuckling, "It's all wine in here. Do you have any Spirit Beast meat?"
Jiang Ming glanced at the spatial Jade Slip, a satisfied smile appearing on his face, "You prepare the firewood, I'll go get the meat now."
With that, he broke through the air and sped away.
"Get more, otherwise it won't be enough to eat."
Li Ping'an shouted, then took the little ones to the Spirit Fields for a stroll, watered them with the Rain Summoning Technique, gathered some firewood, and then returned.
Jiang Ming had not yet returned.
Wang Sanshi was already waiting by the wooden shed, delivering 40,000 Spirit Stones.
Putting away these Spirit Stones, Li Ping'an asked, "Nothing else recently, right?"
Wang Sanshi shook his head, saying respectfully, "It's very peaceful. No one dares to cause trouble, and more and more Utility Disciples are coming to fetch water."
After a few exchanges, Wang Sanshi left.
Li Ping'an waited for a moment, and Jiang Ming finally returned.
He originally thought Hei Hei and the others poaching Spirit Beasts was ruthless enough, but this Jiang Ming had gotten five Spirit Beasts at once!
Hei Hei and the others were practically drooling, and they all ran over to help pluck feathers.
Li Ping'an was a little worried, "So many Spirit Beasts, won't there be any accountability?"
Jiang Ming chuckled, "I paid Spirit Stones for them. These were bought."
Upon hearing this,
Li Ping'an's heart filled with joy, and he asked, "What's the price for these Spirit Beasts?"
As long as they could be bought, and the price was right.
Then they could eat them openly from now on, and the little ones could grow up happily.
Jiang Ming said, "The normal price is five thousand Spirit Stones per one."
Li Ping'an then asked, "What about the abnormal price?"
Jiang Ming said, "100 Spirit Stones for five."
"That price difference is too much, isn't it?" Li Ping'an was a bit suspicious, "How do you buy at the abnormal price?"
Jiang Ming smiled, "On credit, the kind you don't pay back..."
