The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 715 What Clever Plan Does Miss Bai Have?

"So it's Erlang Shen!" Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed. "I am Zhu Xiong Ying, the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty. I am deeply grateful to have been saved by you today!"

"Your Majesty is too kind," Erlang Shen said. "I have important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After saying this, Erlang Shen transformed into a golden ray of light and disappeared into the horizon.

Zhu Xiong Ying gazed in the direction Erlang Shen had departed, his heart filled with awe. He had never imagined that he would be saved by a heavenly general.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Bai Suzhen walked over and asked with concern.

"I am fine," Zhu Xiong Ying said. "Thanks to Erlang Zhenjun for saving me, otherwise I would probably be dead today."

“Yes,” Bai Suzhen said, “this giant is truly terrifying. I have never seen such a powerful monster.”

“I don’t know where this giant came from,” Zhu Xiong Ying said. “However, since Erlang Zhenjun has already killed it, it probably won’t appear again.”

“I hope so,” Bai Suzhen said.

"By the way, Miss Bai, how are your injuries?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked with concern.

"I am fine," Bai Suzhen said. "I have only suffered some minor injuries and am not seriously injured."

"That's good," Zhu Xiong Ying said. "Let's go back to camp first."

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Bai Suzhen replied.

So Zhu Xiong Ying and Bai Su Zhen returned to the camp.

Upon returning to the main camp, Zhu Xiong Ying immediately summoned his generals to discuss the next battle plan.

"Your Majesty, I believe we should seize this opportunity and take over the Prince of Yan's residence in one fell swoop!" a military officer said.

"I second that!" another military officer said.

"I second that proposal!" The other military officers echoed in agreement.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at his generals, pondered for a moment, and said, "Very well, since all of you agree, then I will issue the decree that the army will set off tomorrow and march straight to the Prince of Yan's residence!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the generals replied in unison.

The next day, Zhu Xiong Ying led his army in a grand procession toward the Prince of Yan's residence.

Cities along the route opened their gates, offering food and drink to welcome the royal army. People lined the streets to welcome them, their cheers shaking the heavens and the earth.

Standing on the chariot, Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the cheering crowd, his heart filled with heroic ambition.

He is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty! He will lead the Ming Dynasty to glory!

However, just as the army was only a step away from the Prince of Yan's residence, a huge city suddenly appeared in front of them.

The city towered into the clouds, its walls covered with countless soldiers.

"Report! A huge city has been discovered ahead, with a large garrison!" A scout rushed over and reported.

Zhu Xiong Ying frowned and asked, "What city is that?"

"Your Majesty, that city is called 'Iron Wall City'!" the scout reported.

"Iron Wall City?" Zhu Xiong Ying wondered, as he had never heard of this city before.

"Your Majesty, Iron Wall City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Let's take a detour!" a military officer suggested.

"Take a detour?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered. "Who am I? I am the Emperor of the Great Ming! How can I be blocked by a mere city?"

"By imperial decree, the army is to attack the city!"

"As you command!" the generals replied in unison.

The army began its assault on the city; however, the walls of Ironwall City were exceptionally strong, and no matter how fiercely the army attacked, they could not budge them an inch.

As dusk approached, Zhu Xiong Ying grew anxious.

Just then, Bai Suzhen walked over and said, "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may be able to break through Iron Wall City."

"Oh? What brilliant plan does Miss Bai have?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked hurriedly. Bai Su Zhen whispered a few words in Zhu Xiong Ying's ear.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes lit up, and she said, "Excellent plan! Let's follow Miss Bai's plan!"

...What brilliant plan did Bai Suzhen offer? What secrets are hidden behind this suddenly appearing Iron Wall City?
"What's wrong with me?" Zhu Xiong Ying struggled to sit up, but felt weak all over.

"Your Majesty, you have fallen for Zhu Di's treacherous scheme!" Bai Suzhen supported him, her voice tinged with anxiety. "He has poisoned you!"

"Poison?" Zhu Xiong Ying was startled. "What kind of poison?"

“It’s a slow-acting poison called ‘Dragon-Eroding Powder’,” Bai Suzhen explained. “This poison will slowly erode your dragon energy, eventually turning you into a cripple!”

Zhu Xiong Ying's expression changed. He felt that the dragon energy in his body was indeed constantly being lost, and the speed was getting faster and faster.

"That damned Zhu Di!" Zhu Xiong Ying said through gritted teeth, "I will definitely tear him to pieces!"

"Your Majesty, you need to rest now and must not get angry," Bai Suzhen advised. "I will find a way to detoxify you."

"Antidote?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered. "How easy is that? This 'Dragon-Eating Powder' is a rare and deadly poison, and there is simply no antidote!"

Bai Suzhen fell silent; she knew Zhu Xiong Ying was right.

"Am I really going to become a cripple?" A hint of despair flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes.

"Your Majesty, please don't give up hope!" Bai Suzhen grasped Zhu Xiong Ying's hand and said firmly, "I believe there must be a way to cure the poison!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Bai Su Zhen, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes.

"Bai Suzhen, thank you," Zhu Xiong Ying said gratefully.

"Your Majesty, this is what I should do," Bai Suzhen said softly.

Over the next few days, Zhu Xiong Ying's body grew weaker and weaker, and the dragon energy dissipated faster and faster.

Bai Suzhen searched everywhere for a way to detoxify, but to no avail.

Seeing that Zhu Xiong Ying was about to become a cripple, Bai Suzhen was extremely anxious.

On this day, Bai Suzhen was wiping Zhu Xiong Ying's body when she suddenly noticed a faint golden light on Zhu Xiong Ying's chest.

"What is this?" Bai Suzhen wondered, and gently touched it with her hand.

Suddenly, a brilliant golden light shone, illuminating the entire room.

Immediately afterwards, a golden dragon flew out from Zhu Xiong Ying's chest, hovering in the air and emitting bursts of dragon roars.

The golden dragon circled in the air a few times before plunging into Bai Suzhen's body.

Bai Suzhen felt a powerful force surge into her body, filling her with strength.

"This is..." Bai Suzhen was surprised to find that she had actually absorbed Zhu Xiong Ying's dragon energy!
Zhu Xiong Ying, on the other hand, fell into a coma after the dragon energy was completely depleted.

Bai Suzhen quickly helped Zhu Xiong Ying to bed and covered him with a blanket.

She looked at the unconscious Zhu Xiong Ying, her heart filled with worry.

"Your Majesty, please be alright!" Bai Suzhen prayed silently in her heart.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Xiong Ying finally woke up.

He opened his eyes and found himself lying in bed, with Bai Suzhen sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at him with concern.

"Bai Suzhen, what's wrong with me?" Zhu Xiong Ying asked weakly.

"Your Majesty, you're alright now," Bai Suzhen said joyfully. "Your dragon energy has been restored!"

"Recovered?" Zhu Xiong Ying was stunned. "How is that possible?"

"It was I who helped you recover," Bai Suzhen explained. "I absorbed your dragon energy and then returned it to you."

(End of this chapter)