Chapter 111.2
According to General Chais analysis, there are currently about 50,000 troops and three Innate experts within the capital city. It is the time when their military strength is at its weakest! With our combined power, we can certainly take down the Great Yue Emperor! Wine Sword Immortal said with a smile.
Indeed! Unless they have an Imperial Qi master, they cannot stop us! Bai Zhu said confidently.
However, we are now truly venturing into perilous territory! To avoid any complications that might arise with delay, I shall take the lead. Lets see if this old man can sneak out that Emperor fellow! Empty Hand Master said with a laugh.
Alright, you make your move, and well cover you!
When night fell and all was quiet, Empty Hand Master stealthily infiltrated the imperial palace.
As a habitual thief, he had broken into dozens of imperial palaces before, so as soon as he leaped in, he knew exactly how the layout of this imperial palace was arranged. He quickly located the sleeping quarters of the Great Yue Emperor.
At that time, the Great Yue Emperor had already retired for the night with two Innate guards by his side.
One of them was the strongest, having reached the level of Astral Qi. He was an Eunuch, staying close to protect the Emperor.
The other guard was also quite powerful, having reached the pinnacle of True Qi, and was standing guard at the door.
This is a bit tricky! The Empty Hand Master changed direction and ran towards the Eastern Palace.
At that time, the Eastern Palaces Crown Prince was also retiring for the night, with an ordinary Innate master guarding outside the door.
Perfect opportunity! The Empty Hand Master quietly opened the window, slipped inside, immobilized the eunuchs and maids with pressure points, then picked up the sleeping Eastern Palaces Crown Prince and slipped out.
Wine Sword Immortal and Bai Zhu were both stunned to see the Eastern Palaces Crown Prince.
This doesnt seem to be the Great Yue Emperor
Of course not! This is his son, the Crown Prince and heir apparent of Great Yue!
The Empty Hand Master put down the Eastern Palaces Crown Prince and said with a smile, Having an extra person gives us even more leverage in our hands!
The two of them nodded in agreement, deeply convinced
Next, Im going to steal the Great Yue Emperor! He is protected by two Innate guards, one of whom has reached the Astral Qi level, a formidable strength! So, once Ive stolen the person, you two will be responsible for covering our retreat!
No problem!
The Empty Hand Master infiltrated the imperial palace once again.
This time, he broke in directly through a window.
Whos there? The old eunuch guarding the Emperors side became alert.
But in the next moment, the Empty Hand Master had already reached the dragon bed, picked up the sleeping Great Yue Emperor, and slipped away.
This old Emperor, I will take him away! Haha
The old eunuch chased after them, shouting, Theres an Assassin! Capture the Assassin quickly!
The entire imperial palace was alerted, and all the elite troops and warriors gave chase!
The Wine Sword Immortal, Bai Zhu, appeared, standing in front of the crowd, and activated his killing mode.
After a day and a night, the three members of the Wine Sword Immortal returned.
Ive brought the people back for you. This one is the Great Yue Emperor, and the other is the Great Yue Crown Prince!
Chai Yuxin was overjoyed: Excellent! You three have worked hard! With these two hostages in our hands, our mission can be considered a complete success! Its time to return to the court and report our achievements to His Majesty!
Report! His Majesty has sent an urgent message over eight hundred miles, delivering a secret letter for the generals to review!
Chai Yuxin opened the letter and was very surprised.
What did His Majesty say? someone asked.
Chai Yuxin passed the letter on and said, His Majesty is already aware of our plan! He instructs us that if we capture the Great Yue Emperor, we are to proceed as outlined in the letter!
After everyone read the letter, they were full of admiration: His Majesty is truly wise!
Stepping out of the tent, they noticed that the Great Yue army on the opposite bank was both angry and frustrated.
They already knew that their sovereign and the Crown Prince had fallen into the enemys hands.
Under the protection of so many guards, the fact that their sovereign and the Crown Prince could still be captured was nothing short of a colossal disgrace!
Return our sovereign and the Crown Prince at once!
Otherwise, we will have no choice but to meet on the battlefield!
I advise you, Great Xia, to think carefully about your actions!
Chai Yuxin snorted in dissatisfaction, Your Emperor and Crown Prince are in our hands, and yet you still dare to be so arrogant? It seems you no longer value their lives! This general will grant your wish
Hold on! General Chai!
An elderly eunuch with graying hair stepped forward, speaking in a very humble tone: These officers and soldiers are full of youthful vigor and are rather impulsive, not knowing any better! I am here to apologize on their behalf!
As the saying goes, a country cannot be without its ruler for a day. I implore General Chai to consider the welfare of the state and its people and return our Emperor and Crown Prince! Ensure their safe return, and we will agree to any of your demands!
Chai Yuxin chuckled, You want your Emperor and Crown Prince back? Its not impossible! Our demands are simple. Make way for us to plunder Great Yue! Once weve had our fill, we will naturally return the Emperor and Crown Prince to you!
Impossible!
One of the Great Yue generals exclaimed angrily: How can we allow our lands of Great Yue to be trampled upon so easily?
Having lost our Emperor and Crown Prince is already an unforgivable mistake, we cannot allow you to plunder Great Yue under any circumstances!
We would never agree to it, even in death!
Only over my dead body!
Chai Yuxin pushed forward the Great Yue Emperor and the Crown Prince, placing a knife against their necks, and declared, It seems that your lives are not so important in their eyes! Since your lives are worthless, I might as well slaughter you now!
Feeling the cold blade, the Great Yue Emperor completely panicked: Please, do not act rashly, let me say something!
Speak then, but if its not satisfactory, Ill start by killing you and then your son! Chai Yuxin threatened.
The Great Yue Emperor immediately raised his voice and shouted, Listen to me, all of you! Allow the Great Xia army to pass through our lands immediately! If anyone dares to defy my command, I will execute their entire family, ensuring they meet a terrible end!
Your Majesty, how can this be? a Great Yue general protested unwillingly.
The Great Yue Emperor was furious: Are you not even listening to my commands anymore? Do you think so little of me now that you would see me reduced to a prisoner at your feet?
Your Majesty, we would never the generals replied in panic.
The Great Yue Emperor continued to roar: If you still recognize me as your Emperor, then follow my orders!
Thats right! If you dont obey the Emperors commands, I, the Crown Prince, will have your heads! the Great Yue Crown Prince also shouted.
Eunuch Wang everyone turned to look at the old eunuch, waiting for him to make a decision.
The old eunuch sighed, gave a wry smile, and said: Let them come. The lives of His Majesty and the Crown Prince are of utmost importance! Wealth can be earned again, but if we lose His Majesty and the Crown Prince, the country will fall into chaos! Once the country is in chaos, the downfall of the nation is not far off! We cannot take this risk!
Sigh! Everyone could only sigh and resign themselves to fate.
All troops, heed my commandlet the Great Xia army come through!
Following that, the Great Xia soldiers crossed the river by boat, reaching the opposite shore.
Then, under the frustrated and helpless gaze of the Great Yue army, they arrogantly departed, continuing to plunder Great Yue.
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