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Chapter 1011 - 663 Differences

Chapter 1011: Chapter 663 Differences

As Li Changhe and the four others, along with the female knight, gradually approached Xuan City, the number of people on the nearby roads also increased.

Most of them were young and accompanied by a considerable number of guards, suggesting that their status was not low.

Those young people with invitation letters seemed to be chatting and laughing as if they were on a spring outing.

Meanwhile, their guards were vigilantly watching anyone who came close.

At this time, the guards of the female knight caught up as well.

They rode black warhorses, wore leather armor, and held long spears. Silent, they guarded around the female knight, alert to the passersby.

Of course, this included Li Changhe.

Li Changhe noticed that their gazes would unintentionally glance toward his vital areas, as if contemplating where to thrust their spears, and they always maintained a spear’s distance from him.

Quite a cautious bunch, they were.

After all, compared to the three young and beautiful girls, Li Changhe appeared to pose a greater danger.

Unfortunately, if Li Changhe really decided to make a move, these fellows would at best be able to curse once before returning to the earth.

According to the female knight, these guards were retired soldiers from her duchy, specially sent to escort her to Xuan City.

After all, only those with invitation letters could enter the Inner city of Xuan City. Those without invitation letters could only stay in the outer city. And the really good stuff was only available in the Inner city.

So, there were quite a few people with ulterior motives targeting those with invitation letters.

Li Changhe, with his powerful Physique, caught the nearby passersby’s whispers.

"Look at that, the barbarian cavalry from Zhongshan Kingdom? They sure have invested heavily. These are top-notch battlefield experts."

"They must be nervous, with Chenhai right next to them. Although there hasn’t been any aggression yet, the pressure on them is immense. The sorrow of a small kingdom."

"Honestly, in this place with so many beauties, it’s a time for poetic romanticism, not talking about fighting and killing," someone said laughingly, "and although Chenhai is strong, it is not invincible. If they truly feared Chenhai, they might as well submit to Great Chen."

The young man who spoke wore a splendid robe and had a somewhat delicate appearance.

Behind him stood a group of protectors clad in plate armor, all nearly two meters tall and armed to the teeth, their skin completely hidden from view.

He also had the most guards among all present.

From the other people’s conversations, it was apparent that he was a noble from the Great Chen Empire, Jindeng.

And the Great Chen Empire was the only country on this continent that could contend with the Chenhai Empire.

Although Li Changhe felt this might be because the Tang Empire’s Expeditionary Army was not fully exerting its power against Xuan City.

This confidence might have given Jindeng the notion to appraise everyone around him with a frivolous gaze, as though he was on the lookout for something.

When he noticed Chen Yu beside the female knight, his eyes showed a look of amazement.

Chen Yu was not tall, but she possessed a captivating physique and a delicate face that could prompt daydreams.

"I made the right choice coming here. I’ve never seen such beauty before. Zhongshan Kingdom truly is a blessed land," he remarked.

Then, he saw Qiu Wentian dressed in tight-fitting clothes.

Looking at that refined face, Jindeng’s thoughts raced.

"This young brother is very delicate. If he were my catamite... excellent!" he mused.

FInally, his gaze fell upon Xiao Nan and Li Changhe at the back.

Looking at the statuesque girl with long hair, Jindeng’s initial amazement turned into a sort of prickling pain, and he instinctively averted his eyes.

"What’s this... What’s happening?" Jindeng was taken aback, feeling an inexplicable sense of dread.

Even though that long-haired girl was also a beautiful and enchanting woman, why did he feel a sense of fear and a desire to flee?

And behind Jindeng, those tall armored guards. Upon seeing Li Changhe and Xiao Nan, a slight commotion also arose. They subconsciously gripped their weapons more tightly.

They were on alert against Li Changhe and Xiao Nan. Even though the latter hadn’t made any move, their mere presence was enough to concern the guards greatly.

These developments failed to catch the attention of Li Changhe and the others.

Because a convoy was slowly entering everyone’s line of sight.

It was the Chenhai convoy that Li Changhe had previously observed through the black eagle.

One by one, the black carriages, each drawn by four mules, exuded a formidable air. The auxiliary soldiers in black attire guarded on both sides of the carriages.

Leading the convoy at the front was an Auxiliary Army centurion with a chainsaw sword tied around his waist.

With their arrival, the pedestrians couldn’t help but lower their voices.

That Auxiliary Army centurion swept a glance around before finally resting his eyes on Jindeng.

"Yo, Jindeng, don’t tell me you’re too scared to leave the house without so many berserk warriors?" The Auxiliary Army centurion looked over the armored guards behind Jindeng while holding his chainsaw sword, walking over to Jindeng on his own.

As the Auxiliary Army centurion approached, Jindeng’s expression changed slightly, causing him to step back. One of the armored guards even stepped forward to block in front of Jindeng.

The approach of the centurion alone made Jindeng’s side feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

The arrogance of the people of Great Tang was ultimately displayed. Of course, Li Changhe quite liked this. At the very least, it was far more noble than those who were yellow on the outside but white at heart.

And the people around also watched intently.

Any armed conflict between nobles from the two mightiest nations could have profound impacts on the continent.

"Guo Yi, what do you think you’re doing?" Jindeng bellowed, as though trying to intimidate the one called Guo Yi, the Auxiliary Army centurion, "You dare touch me?"

"Wishful thinking. I’m not like someone else. I have no interest in men," Guo Yi grinned, "I’m just here to tell you that daring to kill my horse, you really must be tired of living! The ashes of your one hundred and sixteen dead soldiers have already been scattered by us!"

On the other hand, Li Changhe was inwardly scoffing, "Bullshit, isn’t that still burning?"

Indeed it was nonsense. After these Auxiliary troops dealt with the mountain bandits, they simply dug a large pit, lit a fire, and left. It was still burning, where had they scattered the ashes?

But, he had also come to understand the identity and purpose of those mountain bandits.

They were probably trying to kill the mules pulling the carriages to delay the convoy’s pace.

Unfortunately, the effect was not good.

And Jindeng’s complexion gradually returned to normal, his face calm as he responded, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

"Ha, then you better behave yourself for me," Guo Yi sneered coldly, warning Jindeng, "Otherwise, next time, the ashes I scatter will be yours. Great Chen? Heh..."

Afterward, Guo Yi no longer cared about Jindeng’s reaction and greeted some familiar faces present before returning to the convoy to continue forward on the main road.

Jindeng’s expression changed, his interest in looking for beauties gone, as he led his group to continue onward as well.

Of course, they kept a certain distance from the Chenhai convoy.

And Li Changhe, having had his fill of the spectacle, thought to himself that there was yet another way to differentiate between the Tang Empire and the Second Empire.

The soldiers of the Tang Empire liked to smear their enemies on the walls. That was an order issued by the Tian Ce General during the third Different Race War of the Tang. The soldiers of the Tang carried out that order diligently.

As for the Second Empire, well, they stuck to the old rule of scattering the enemies’ ashes. That was an order given by the commander of the Thousand Cattle Guard, the hero Li Ba of the Great Tang. Over time, it had become a custom of the soldiers from that era.

How should I put it... they’re both bad habits, but Li Changhe had no right to say so.

Because... those were his orders.

As a result, Li Changhe felt a sense of shame as if his dark history had been exposed.