Xu Yuan heard the contemptuous words of the ghost root, and the anger in her heart exploded like a volcano that had been ignited. She clenched the hilt of her sword, her body was like lightning, and she instantly took on an attacking stance, ready to fight to the death against this group of villains. The tip of the sword was pointed at Onigen, and her eyes were full of determination and anger, as if she wanted to tear the enemy in front of her to pieces.

Seeing this, Taihao's heart tightened, and he hurriedly stepped forward to stop Xu Yuan. He knew very well that although Xu Yu had good martial arts, she was still unlucky in the face of this group of villains joining forces. So, he stretched out his arm, held Xu Yuan's shoulder steadily, and said in a deep voice: "Xu Yuan, you stand back and let me come." ”

Xu Yuan turned her head, looked at Tai Hao with teary eyes, and said in a trembling voice: "Big brother, they killed my grandfather, I can't just retreat." ”

Tai Hao took a deep breath, looked at Xu Yuan with a firm gaze, and said, "I know you are very angry and sad. But you can't be impulsive, we have to be calm. Trust me, I'm going to make them pay. ”

Just as Taihao was about to step forward to start a big battle with the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" and the "Four Little Ghosts", the prisoner cow suddenly spoke. He looked at Tai Hao coldly, a mocking smile on the corner of his mouth, and said, "Tai Hao, do you think you can still be as arrogant as before?" We're coming to you today because we want you to hand over your cheats. If you are still so ignorant, let alone Xu Tang, even the two of you will die here today. ”

A trace of coldness flashed in Tai Hao's eyes, and as soon as his body moved, he rushed towards the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" and the "Four Little Ghosts" like arrows from the string. He said loudly: "You killed my uncle, this matter cannot be stopped, I will definitely avenge him!" Come on, will you go up together, or will you come out one by one? ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw the prisoner cow shouting angrily, and the figure rushed out first, the horns flashed with cold light, and slammed towards Taihao. Tai Hao did not avoid it, the true qi in his palm condensed, and a move in the "Ranger Miraculous Skill" slammed out, colliding with the horns of the prison cow, making a deafening roar.

At the same time, the brothers in the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" such as Jairus and Mocking Wind also launched attacks one after another, either fists or palms, or swords or knives, and for a while, Taihao was surrounded by fierce attacks. However, Tai Hao is not chaotic at all, his body is erratic, like a dragon playing in water, every movement is just right to avoid the enemy's attacks, and at the same time counterattack with the subtle moves in "Ranger Miracle".

Seeing this, the "Four Little Ghosts" also joined the battle group one after another, although their martial arts are not as good as the "Nine Sons of the Dragon", but under the joint efforts, they are also a force to be reckoned with. However, Tai Hao became more and more courageous, his "Ranger Miracles" are infinitely powerful, and every move and style is full of changes and subtleties, making the enemy overwhelmed.

At this moment, Xu Yuan also joined the battle. She has a strong body, strong exercises, and a tacit understanding with Taihao, and they are even more powerful when they join forces. For a time, the battle on the battlefield was intractable.

After a fierce battle, the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" and the "Four Little Ghosts" gradually showed defeat. Their offensive is getting weaker and weaker, while Taihao and Xu Yuan's offensive is getting more and more fierce. Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Ghost Gen was accidentally hit by Taihao's punch, and he suddenly fell to the ground and died.

One of the brothers in the "Four Little Ghosts" was killed, and the rest were immediately frightened and fled in a hurry with the corpse of the ghost root. And the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" also knew that they were not opponents today, so they had to glare at Tai Hao hatefully, and then left with their seriously injured companions in embarrassment.

Tai Hao looked at their departing backs, but there was no ease in his heart. He knew that this battle was just the beginning, and the grudge between him and this group of villains was far from over. However, he was not afraid, because he knew that as long as he fought side by side with Xu Yuan, he would definitely be able to defeat all enemies and avenge his uncle!

Xu Yuan's eyes flashed with unwillingness and anger, looking at the group of villains who fled in a hurry, her heart was full of confusion and doubts. She turned her head to look at Taihao and asked, "Big brother, did you just let them go?" Grandpa's hatred, let's forget it like this? ”

Tai Hao took a deep breath and looked into the distance with a deep gaze. He said slowly: "Xu Yuan, the rivers and lakes are sinister, and some things are not what we want to do. Although the ghost root is dead, the 'Nine Sons of the Dragon' and the 'Four Little Ghosts' will never give up. If we chase and kill, we will only get caught up in endless strife. ”

When Xu Yu heard this, although she was unwilling in her heart, she also knew that what Taihao said was true. She bit her lip and asked, "Then are we just waiting for them to come again?" ”

Tai Hao shook his head, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. "Of course not," he said. First of all, we must protect these maids, they are innocent, and we must not let them be harmed again. After that, I will go to the Castle Lord's Mansion and discuss with the Lotte Castle Lord. He is the guardian of this side, and we need his help to protect this place. ”

Xu Yu listened to Taihao's plan, and the uneasiness in her heart calmed down a little. She nodded and said, "Big brother, then you go and come back quickly, I'm here to guard everyone." ”

Taihao gently patted Xu Yuan's shoulder to show comfort. He turned and walked in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion, his steps firm and powerful.

Taihao walked through many streets and alleys, and finally arrived at the city lord's mansion. He walked hurriedly, but without losing his steadyness, and the passers-by along the way looked sideways, secretly guessing what was important to this heroic young knight. He met Lotte smoothly, and when Lotte saw him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he enthusiastically invited him into the study.

In the study, the fragrance of tea curls and books are piled up. Lotte personally poured a cup of hot tea for Taihao and said, "Brother Taihao, I am grateful for your help in finding out the case of the disappearance of the people. It's just that in recent days, I haven't seen you come out of Xu Mansion, and I don't know why I came to the City Lord's Mansion today? ”

Taihao put down the teacup and looked firm: "Lord Lotte City, I am here for the safety of Xu Mansion." My uncle was unfortunately killed by the gangsters in the rivers and lakes, and it was verified that it was the 'Nine Sons of the Dragon' of Shude Mountain and the 'Four Little Ghosts' of Kunwu Mountain. I am worried that they will continue to attack Xu Mansion, so I have come to ask the city lord to protect Xu Mansion. ”

Lotte frowned and pondered for a moment: "Brother Taihao, I naturally understand what you said. But you also know that the government should not interfere in the affairs of the rivers and lakes. However, when Xu Tang Daxia was alive, he did a lot of good things for the people. Although I have the heart to help, but the city lord's mansion has limited troops, so I can only send a few officials to the Xu Mansion to strengthen the guard. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, his brows furrowed: "Those villains are all strong in martial arts, and I am afraid that ordinary officials will be difficult to deal with." ”

Lotte sighed: "Brother Taihao, let's not hide it, although the city lord is the lord of a city, he does not have the right to command the army. The one who can really mobilize the army is the general who defends the city. It's just that the general who defended the city of Wurong City, General Lamb, returned to his hometown on leave these days and was not in the city. ”

Tai Hao's heart sank, and he asked, "I wonder when this Lamb Tribulation General will be able to return?" ”

Lotte shook his head: "I don't know. The return date of General Lamb is undecided, and we cannot wait any longer. Brother Taihao, this matter is really tricky, I will try my best to find a way to strengthen the guards of Xu Mansion, but please be more careful. ”

Taihao nodded, but he had already made up his mind in his heart. He knew that if he wanted to protect the Xu Mansion, it was not enough to rely on a few officials. He had to find another way.

Back at the mansion, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on Xu Yuan's anxious face, and she stepped forward and eagerly asked Taihao about the situation. Tai Hao frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Although the Lotte City Lord has the heart to help, he can only transfer a few officials, which is a drop in the bucket for those villains, and we have to find another way." ”

A trace of firmness flashed in Xu Yuan's eyes, she clenched her fists and said, "Big brother, you don't have to worry, seeing that they are not our opponents, we don't need to be afraid of them." ”

Tai Hao sighed lightly, shook his head and said, "Xu Yuan, you are too young to know the sinister nature of the rivers and lakes. Although they are not our opponents now, there are countless villains like them on the rivers and lakes, and once they are united, it will be difficult for us to deal with them. ”

When Xu Yu heard this, her face showed a worried look, and she asked, "Then what should I do?" We can't just sit still, can we? ”

Tai Hao pondered for a moment and said, "For now, we can only protect the family and the maid first to prevent them from being harmed. At the same time, we also need to keep an eye on the movements of those thugs and see when they will come back next time. When the time comes, we'll take the opportunity and find a way to deal with them. ”

Xu Yuan nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. She knew that the next days would be full of dangers and challenges, but she also believed that as long as Taihao was by her side, they would definitely be able to tide over the difficulties and protect the safety of Haoxu Mansion.

The traces of the "Nine Sons of the Dragon" and the "Four Little Ghosts" have never reappeared, and the rumors in Wurong City have gradually subsided. However, under the calm, there is an undercurrent, and no one knows what variables are hidden behind this tranquility. Until one day three months later, a young official, Yaxi, came from the capital, and his destination was not the city lord's mansion, but went straight to the Xu family's mansion.

Yaxi, only seventeen years old, is already the new champion of this year, and was given the position of squire of the military department by the empress Changxiang. The purpose of his trip is clear and mysterious, which is to find the Taihao who lives in seclusion.

The moment Yaxi stepped into the Xu Mansion, the family led him to the front hall. Taihao had already learned the news and personally came forward to meet the young official.

Yaxi arched his hand and said: "Lord Taihao, I have admired the name for a long time." The emperor has already heard that you are living in seclusion here, and specially ordered me to come and invite you to go out of the mountain and serve the imperial court. ”

Tai Hao's eyes were like torches, and he said lightly: "Today's emperor, but Princess Changxiang?" ”

Yaxi Zhengse said: "It's the Empress Changxiang." ”

When Tai Hao heard this, the corners of his mouth hooked up with a sneer: "Back then, I almost took her life, but now she asks me to go back to be an official, what is the purpose of this?" ”

A trace of embarrassment flashed on Yaxi's face, but he still maintained a respectful attitude: "Lord Taihao, the past is over." Her Majesty the Empress has the world in mind and is eager to seek talent. She knows that the adults are strong in martial arts and resourceful, so she specially ordered me to invite the adults to come out of the mountain and conspire with the country. ”

Taihao sneered, but there were waves in his heart. He knew that this was not a simple invitation, and that there must be more complex political struggles and power struggles hidden behind it.

Tai Hao took a deep breath and said to Yaxi with a firm gaze: "Lord Yaxi, you may not know that I resigned from my official position because I wanted to stay away from this troubled government and live a life like idle clouds and wild cranes. You go back and tell Changxiang - oh, no, it's the empress Changxiang, tell her that I am ambitious and adrift, and I can no longer return to the court to serve. ”

Yaxi looked embarrassed and arched his hand: "Lord Taihao, please think twice." At a time when relations between the Eastern Empire and Tibet are tense and war is on the verge of breaking out, the imperial court urgently needs a man like you to step forward. I also asked Lord Taehao to put the overall situation first, return to the DPRK to resume his life, and jointly resist foreign enemies. ”

Tai Hao sighed lightly, shook his head and said, "I didn't expect that this peaceful day would not be long after, and the Eastern Empire and Tubo would be about to ignite the flames of war again......"

Yaxi frowned tightly and explained: "Tubo has repeatedly violated the southwest border of our Eastern Empire, and the people have suffered greatly, and the imperial court has no longer bears it, so it can only send troops to fight to ensure the peace of the country. ”

Tai Hao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Did Changxiang order the battle?" ”

Yaxi nodded, and said with a straight face: "It is the order given by the empress." ”

Tai Hao sneered and continued to ask: "Then why didn't the hussar general Shao Ling personally lead the troops to the battle, but let you come to me?" ”

Yaxi hesitated for a moment and said, "General Shaoling is busy with official business, and this campaign needs officials who are both wise and brave, so Her Majesty the Empress has thought of you." ”

Tai Hao sneered even more and asked, "Is there any other reason?" Is General Shaoling unwilling to work with me? ”

Yaxi hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "That's not the case, Lord Taihao misunderstood. In fact, it is the Queen Mother of Tubo, who wants to see you by name, hoping that you can negotiate with them. Her Majesty the Empress, considering your prestige and resourcefulness, considers you to be the most suitable person. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, he sneered again and again: "Thinking about fighting and negotiating at the same time, I really take war as a child's play." The queen mother over there in Tibet is Princess Diaotang, right? ”

Yaxi nodded and said, "It's Princess Diaotang." Taihao-sama, do you know her? ”

Tai Hao sighed and said, "Lord Yaxi, go back." I will not lead troops to fight again, let alone negotiate with Princess Diaotang. War is not child's play, it only brings untold suffering and disaster. I hope that the Eastern Empire will be able to coexist peacefully with its neighbors, and not solve problems by force. ”

After speaking, he instructed the family to take pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, splash ink, and write a letter to Changxiang. The letter reads: "Your Majesty, the major affairs of the country are in worship and worship. However, the soldiers, the murder weapon, must not be careless. Between neighboring countries, it is better to make peace than to war. War will cause the people to be miserable, and the lives will be ruined, which is not the way of the king. Therefore, we should think carefully and do not start a war lightly, so as to ensure the peace of the country and the well-being of the people. Chen Taihao, who is determined to serve in all directions, can no longer return to the court to serve, I hope Your Majesty will understand. ”

After writing the letter, he handed it to Yaxi and said, "Lord Yaxi, please bring this letter to Changxiang." When she reads it, she'll understand what I mean. ”