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He deduced that it might be the force of destiny.
"If I hadn't saved that little girl, she would probably have perished under that burly man's spear."
Because I intervened and saved her, her fate was altered, even though she may still face misfortune in the future.
But at least, because of my intervention, her fate underwent a turning point.
This is the only reasonable conjecture that Han Feng came to after eliminating all doubts.
As for the truth, no one knows.
After all, fate cannot be verified through experiments, and who can know the original course of another person's destiny?
In contrast, verifying luck is more feasible.
Now, I have successfully cultivated the Profound Ice Secret Technique, and my internal energy has become increasingly powerful and vast, with its icy attribute becoming increasingly formidable and terrifying.
226. Imperial Edict
Of the twelve primary meridians, the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin and the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming are now fully connected, while the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming has also been extended beyond approximately one-twentieth of its original length.
However, achieving full mastery of the twelve meridians and the ability to project internal energy externally remains a distant dream...
A variety of thoughts intertwined in my mind.
As Han Feng pondered, he realized that he could achieve a certain degree of autonomy in controlling the process of smelting in the Furnace of Life and Death.
For example, controlling the types of weapons forged from the life-saving artifact.
"Young Master, Young Master!" The butler's voice drifted from the corridor. He stood respectfully outside Han Feng's room and reported: "Young Master, a royal messenger has come to deliver a message!"
863 At this moment, he is waiting for your audience in the main hall.
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The door opened from the inside, and Han Feng walked out with steady steps.
The arrival of a royal messenger—could it be related to the recent rumors? Han Feng pondered to himself, but his face remained calm.
There were quite a few soldiers on guard outside the mansion at that moment. The steward stepped forward and whispered a reminder.
Han Feng nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.
After several transfers, we finally arrived at the main reception room.
The royal messenger, who had been waiting there, glanced at Han Feng upon his entrance, and after confirming his identity,
He immediately rose, unfolded the royal decree in his hand, and read it aloud:
The King of Baiyue has decreed: The Chu-Han allied forces are currently invading our Baiyue territory. This is a matter of life and death. All Baiyue nobles must fully support this war of aggression!
Anyone who disobeys will be killed without exception!
Han Feng responded with utmost respect, declaring: "Han Feng has received the King's decree and is willing to donate ninety percent of his family fortune to aid the King in defending against the enemy!"
The royal messenger was taken aback upon hearing this.
Donating 90% of her family fortune?!
He had never encountered such a heroic and ambitious Baiyue nobleman before.
Even among nobles, donating 30% of their wealth was considered quite rare. Coming to his senses, the envoy's face broke into a joyful smile.
Han Feng's actions are commendable at this moment.
The young hero from Nanyang is so generous; he is truly a pillar of our Baiyue land. His loyal and fervent heart for protecting our homeland will surely win the King's high praise!
Han Feng's face was flushed, and his words were impassioned:
As a nobleman of the Baiyue people, I, Han Feng, should do my duty to help the King solve his problems!
Now that foreign enemies are pressing in, I wish I could personally lead troops to kill the enemy and protect the country, but unfortunately my younger sister is still young and cannot be separated from the care of her family for even a moment.
Therefore, I can only do my utmost to help my Baiyue soldiers fight bravely against the enemy and protect the peace of my country!
Both sides exchanged compliments.
The royal messenger was surprised by Han Feng's maturity, which exceeded his expectations.
I was overjoyed.
So he took out a small, exquisite iron token from his pocket and handed it to Han Feng.
The current situation is tense and unlike any other.
If a member of the household goes out to purchase goods and inadvertently has a conflict with the guards, this token can be used to resolve the unnecessary trouble.
Han Feng accepted the token with both hands and handed over a money bag at the same time.
Thank you for your guidance, messenger.
"You're too kind." Having received the benefit, the messenger smiled even more warmly and repeatedly reminded Han Feng: "In the near future, unless there is an urgent matter, do not go out without permission."
I must take my leave now, as I need to proceed to other residences to convey the King's decree.
Han Feng respectfully sees off the messenger.
Han Feng saw the messenger off with excessive courtesy until the messenger had departed.
Shortly after,
The steward hurried over, his face beaming with joy, and reported: "Master, all the soldiers guarding outside the mansion have now withdrawn."
227. Bloodthirsty Black Serpent
"Okay, you may leave." Han Feng nodded slightly, then added: "If anyone comes to the manor to receive supplies in the future, do not clash with them."
Although the steward was puzzled, he still agreed and withdrew.
Han Feng gripped the token tightly, examining its patterns closely. On the front, the characters for "Envoy" were engraved in ancient Yue script; on the back was a coiled, black snake with red eyes.
The black snake opened its mouth, revealing its fangs, as if about to devour something, appearing exceptionally ferocious.
With the allied forces of Han and Chu at the city gates, the Baiyue were doomed to defeat. Putting away his token, Han Feng pondered deeply: the Chu army was brutal and bloodthirsty, especially towards their ancestral enemies, the Yue people; they were even more likely to carry out a massacre of the entire city.
It is likely that after this battle, less than one in ten members of the Baiyue royal family and nobility will survive.
Without much hesitation,
Han Feng turned and left, taking Xiao Yunji from the maid and dismissing the surrounding crowd.
Then they entered another secret room...
After a while,
A figure carrying a bamboo box quietly climbed over the back wall of the mansion and disappeared into the night.
"drive!"
With a flick of the whip, the horse gallops like the wind, its hooves breaking through the dawn's light.
The warm morning sun begins to show its power.
A man clad in full iron armor, wearing a black iron mask, and carrying a strange giant bamboo box on his back, was galloping across the muddy ancient road with lightning speed.
On his left waist hung a long sword, a standard-issue sword forged from refined steel, typical of Yue soldiers.
"Halt! Those who come forward!"
Before long, as they approached the city gate, two guards wielding spears blocked their way, intercepting the mysterious soldier who was rushing towards them.
"Uu——"
Han Feng tightened his grip on the reins and ordered the horse to stop abruptly.
Covered in a black iron mask, his face was hidden, with only his eyes scanning the surroundings as swiftly as a hawk's.
He found the city gate heavily fortified, with not only two soldiers blocking his way, but also numerous soldiers deployed around him, including archers and heavy infantry, each performing their duties.
Defensive barricades have been erected on the road directly opposite the checkpoint.
"It's not advisable to force our way in here." Han Feng instantly grasped the situation and thought to himself, "Judging from the current situation, it's clearly reached a critical point."
Thoughts flow like lightning.
In practice, he simply reined in his horse and stopped, then reached into the gap in his breastplate with his left hand and took out a black iron token engraved with ancient Yue characters.
Show the side of the token with the engraved characters directly to the soldiers blocking the way.
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"The messenger has secretly ordered me to go to the scout camp to deliver the latest instructions."
"If you mess things up, you will all lose your heads."
Upon hearing this, the two soldiers blocking the road stared in disbelief, carefully examining the token in the cavalryman's hand. After confirming that it was genuine, they hesitated for a moment.
In the end, they slowly put down their long spears.
"Switch open!"
Soon, several infantrymen stepped forward and moved the barricades, clearing a narrow path.
Han Feng retrieved the token, flicked his wrist, and with a sharp crack of the whip, he gently squeezed the horse's flanks, and the steed immediately started moving again, speeding out of the city along the newly opened passage.