The Shu King drank his wine and analyzed the current situation with Long Fei, saying, "Elder Brother, although you saved millions of disaster victims during the demon soldiers’ attack on Shu State City, you privately diverted the citizen militia’s forces here. In my opinion, the Governor will definitely make an issue out of this. We have to guard against it."

Xu Xuan listened and cursed, "I just asked Brother Xue Renyi about the militia. This is clearly the Governor deliberately sending them to their deaths, trying to use their lives to fill the bellies of the demonic beasts. How could he have the face to make an issue out of this?"

The Shu King laughed and said, "Brother Xu is a cultivator, so you don’t understand the affairs of officialdom. In the cultivation world, they differentiate right from wrong, but in officialdom, only the result matters."

Princess Taihua was gnawing on some unknown demon beast meat, gesturing to everyone, "Don’t worry, I’ll report this matter truthfully to my mother. She’s a wise person and won’t make things difficult for Brother Long."

In the palace, she ate only the most exquisite meals and had never tasted such wild flavors.

Although the meat was chewy, it was surprisingly delicious.

Ever since benefiting from Chu Feng, her tongue has become sweet, addressing everyone as brother or sister.

Long Fei instructed Princess Taihua, "You don’t need to worry about adult matters. If you report this, your mother will definitely think we are using you, which will make her unhappy."

"Really?"

Princess Taihua frowned and asked them, "Do you have any complaints about my mother? She’s very amiable and not as difficult as you think!"

Long Fei and the others exchanged smiles.

Chu Feng sighed, "It seems that cosmic laws evolve in different worlds. Some worlds are fast, some are slow. All these laws look like a computer program."

Wang Xiaoya deeply felt, "Indeed, we seem like a piece of code within this program, appearing free but actually constantly operating within it."

Chu Feng said, "Do you think the fortunes of this world will develop like in our world?"

Wang Xiaoya glanced at Long Fei but couldn’t see through it for the moment.

Long Fei, drinking his wine, said, "Anything is possible, we just need to go with the flow."

Chu Feng and the others all nodded.

Wang Jie and Murong Chong could understand their words, but it was somewhat difficult for the others.

Princess Taihua, curious, said, "What are you talking about? I can’t understand a thing!"

Long Fei told her, "You don’t need to understand this, by tomorrow morning, I’ll have someone send you back!"

Princess Taihua anxiously stood up, "Who told you I want to go back? On what grounds are you deciding for me?"

Long Fei chuckled lightly, "It’s not that I’m in a hurry, it’s your mother who’s anxious."

He raised his hand and released a golden rope.

The rope twisted, like a serpent dancing, and swiftly wrapped around a person in mid-air, pulling them down.

The person erupted in flames, trying to burn the rope to escape.

However, this Golden Rope was a True Immortal Magic Treasure, impossible to be severed by mere ordinary flames.

He fell helplessly from the air, blushing and hurriedly shouted, "I am Li Yuanfang, a lieutenant of the Thousand Bull Guard, you can’t kill me!"

"Li Yuanfang?"

Chu Feng and several of them looked at each other, all surprised.

This person was dressed in black, but his eyebrows were firm and handsome, appearing only seventeen or eighteen years old.

Princess Taihua stood up in surprise, "Brother Yuanfang, why have you come?"

She hastily introduced him to Long Fei, "Brother Long, this is General Li Yuanfang, a guard from the Imperial Palace. Please release him!"

Long Fei raised his hand, and the golden rope on Li Yuanfang immediately fell into his hand.

He thought to himself that the Imperial Army of the Capital City had all gathered here: the Dragon Martial Guard, Tiger Guard, Feathered Forest Guard, and Black Tortoise Guard, defending the four directions of Chang’an City.

The Thousand Bull Guard was responsible for the palace’s defense, also acting as the Emperor’s close guard, distinctly different from the other four guards.

Chu Feng eagerly asked, "Li Yuanfang, is it the Yuan of Yuan’s first year, and the Fang of fragrant grass?"

This young general clasped his fists, saying, "No, it’s the Fang of the phrase ’The universe in all directions’, not the Fang of fragrant grass."

"Oh?"

Chu Feng smiled at everyone, "That’s such a pity, it’s not our familiar acquaintance."

Li Yuanfang clasped his fists and bowed to the Princess, saying, "Your Highness, the Empress has ordered me to escort you back. Along with me are over a thousand brothers from the Thousand Bull Guard. However, we encountered the Demon Clan on the road and haven’t arrived yet. Please return with me to avoid being punished by the Empress."

Princess Taihua ignored him, instead looking curiously at Long Fei, "How did you know it was Brother Yuanfang sent by my mother?"

Long Fei chuckled, "It was easy. He was still wearing a layer of golden armor, clearly someone from the palace."

Li Yuanfang looked surprised, "Pardon my boldness, but my invisibility technique is considered unmatched. Even at Chang’an Academy, no one can defeat it. How did the mage discover me?"

Long Fei casually replied, "It wasn’t hard, just a matter of spatial law. Although you twisted space to cloak yourself, it inevitably caused slight spatial ripples. I sensed your presence through that."

Li Yuanfang was incredulous, "The mage is also proficient in spatial laws?"

Long Fei smiled modestly, "It’s not proficiency, just a rough understanding."

Li Yuanfang recognized his modesty, as Li Yuanfang had always been very confident in his spatial laws.

He had shown talent since childhood and, in his youth, met an adept who taught him the art of invisibility.

For many years he traveled Chang’an City, never failing once.

Yet today, here, he stumbled at Long Fei’s hand.

Princess Taihua got slightly petulant and instructed Li Yuanfang, "You can go back by yourself tomorrow. I’m not going back. I haven’t had enough fun here; what’s the fun of returning to the palace?"

Li Yuanfang awkwardly said, "These are the Empress’s orders; I dare not disobey. The Empress has instructed that if the Princess is unwilling to return, I should bind you and take you back. It would also implicate those involved with you, so please don’t make it difficult for us all."

"My mother’s control is too strong!"

Princess Taihua sulkily squatted and took a fierce bite of beef.

Wang Xiaoya advised her, "Sister Princess, you should return first. It won’t be long before we’ll be going to Chang’an City as well."

Princess Taihua widened her eyes, "Is that true?"

Wang Xiaoya smiled and nodded, "Of course it’s true, why would I lie to you? Once things here are settled, we’ll head for Chang’an City, and we can toast to our reunion then."

Princess Taihua was overjoyed, "That’s great! In that case, I’ll wait for you in Chang’an City. When you arrive, I’ll treat you to the most luxurious restaurant."

Chu Feng laughed, "Excellent, excellent, by then, I’ll surely eat enough in magic treasures to cover the bill."

Princess Taihua laughed heartily, "No problem, whatever you eat, I’ll cover it."

Everyone shared a hearty laugh, filled their cups, and drank together.

Li Yuanfang looked at the Princess in wonder, as he’d never seen her so happy in the Imperial Palace.