You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 444: Recognize You as the New Big Sister (2 in 1 Order)

The sun blazed down, and dust billowed across the desolate desert. Several of Qin Huan's personal guards, the Golden Cicada thieves, held spears in hand, vigilantly observing their surroundings. Zhong Wuye, his bag slung over his shoulder, paced back and forth beside Qin Huan.

"The land here is barren, how could there be any diplomatic mission?" a thief spat, muttering and turning back. Qin Huan frowned, pulled out the yellowed secret letter from his pocket, and carefully examined the address on it: "Did something go wrong? It seems we must explore the way forward a little further."

Just then, a subtle rustling sound suddenly erupted from nearby. Everyone tensed, their gaze fixed on the source. A few small sand dunes, rustled by the breeze, gradually revealed human figures approaching. Soon, nearly a hundred fully armed palace guards appeared before them, surrounding them.

"Where did this mob come from? How dare they spy on the court secrets here!" The leading guard shouted sternly, and then ordered his men to draw their swords.

Qin Huan's face immediately darkened. He held up the secret letter and loudly questioned the man: "This letter says that a marriage delegation will pass through here. Is it all fake? What are your intentions?"

The guard sneered and glared down at Qin Huan and the others. "Don't act stupid in front of me! This place has been a royal forbidden area since ancient times. Anyone entering without permission will be arrested and interrogated. Did you hear that there are rare treasures buried here, so you rushed here like wolves and tigers?"

Qin Huan was indignant and was about to argue again when he heard the guard continue to shout: "Shut up! You thieves, you dare to spy on the imperial court's military secrets. Your crime is unforgivable! Even if someone instructs you to do this, they will be severely punished. It seems that Master Ouyang was right. You traitors are determined to harm the delegation!"

Before he finished speaking, the man called on his men to draw their swords and make an attacking gesture. Qin Huan was horrified and immediately drew his sword and pointed at the guards, saying, "You are the Kuigang who obey the orders of the treacherous minister. I will seek justice today!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeves with his backhand, and several thieves beside him immediately rushed up with their spears, and divided into several groups to attack the guards fiercely! The two armies soon started fighting, with the clanging of spears and swords, and heroic figures flying around and changing their moves could be seen everywhere.

Zhong Wuye clutched her chest, gazing in horror at the fierce battle before her. She watched Qin Huan draw his sword, his movements nimble and graceful, like a bird of prey on wings, tumbling in the heat of battle. Every time he swung his saber at the enemy, rows of guards fell. Meanwhile, the bandits, always with him, were unstoppable, their movements effortless and coordinated, their coordination seamless. Soon, they had driven back dozens of guards, but they were still tightly surrounded by the larger force, unable to escape.

Qin Huan took a deep breath, flicked his bloodstained sword to the ground, and then ran towards the man. Their swords shot through the air like arrows, sending up strings of bright sparks. Wherever they passed, the ground trembled with their footsteps.

Just as Qin Huan was about to strike with his sword, the guard suddenly snorted and spun around to avoid his attack. Qin Huan's blade was immediately stuck on a huge rock, unable to escape.

In the critical moment, he turned around and pounced, pinning the guard under him, his sword pressed against the man's throat. The surrounding battle instantly reached a stalemate, and both sides looked at them in confusion.

Qin Huan gasped, closing his eyes for a moment, concentrating. He clutched his sword tightly, a look of pain and piety, as if he were praying to someone. At this moment, Zhong Wuye saw his sword tremble slightly, and faint silver-white light appeared on it, like a distant galaxy flowing on its surface!
After a while, Qin Huan opened his eyes and shouted in a heavy tone:
"So that's it! I have read everything from this knife. The delegation has never been here, but was transferred to..." He glanced at the guard and slowly said a place name in a low voice.

Zhong Wuye was dumbfounded, and couldn't help but wonder: How did this happen?
Just as she was hesitating, the guard suddenly sneered: "As expected! It seems that you really do know some advanced martial arts skills, but this little secret technique is nothing special in my opinion."

After saying that, he quickly turned the hilt of the knife and struck Qin Huan fiercely!
Qin Huan showed no sign of weakness and immediately engaged him in a tangle of attacks. The two men engaged in a strange exchange of blows, spinning and tumbling, as if they were clashing with each other at a frequency indiscernible to the naked eye. At this moment, Zhong Wuye noticed that the originally midsummer sun had begun to warm, and a cool, humid atmosphere gradually permeated the surroundings.
Just as the battle between the two sides reached a fever pitch, Zhong Wuye suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but raise his voice and shout, "Brother Qin! I know that place. It seems to be the ruins of the East China Sea Divine Sword Sect!"

……

The setting sun burned like blood, and the twilight enveloped the woods, a chilling atmosphere of murder. Zhong Wuye, sword in hand, charged with murderous intent at the last group of guards, followed by the gravely wounded Qin Huan and a group of beleaguered thieves. With each blow, her sword raised and her body swift and unrestrained, like a wandering dragon, she annihilated even this last group.

When the forest finally returned to silence, she finally leaned against an old tree, panting heavily, sweat dripping down her cheeks. Qin Huan and the thieves all looked in awe; the Liuli Group's leader's bravery was truly well-deserved.

Zhong Wuye wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly followed the traces left by the maids, hoping that the princess still had a chance of survival.

Soon, a faint moaning sound was heard from the front. Following the sound, they found a young girl in an elegant long dress huddled in a corner, shivering and trembling. Her beautiful face was covered in stains and tears. Several maids quickly helped her up. The girl took a closer look, and her eyes lit up. "Are you sent by the imperial court? I knew you would come to save us!"

Zhong Wuye quickly hugged her, full of surprise and sympathy, and held her in his arms. The girl sobbed and said, "Our envoys had already arrived in the Western Regions successfully, but we were attacked by the Grand Tutor on our way back. They pounced on us like hungry wolves and surrounded us. I thought I was going to die this time, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."

As she spoke, she suddenly seemed to remember something, raised her head and looked around, then added uneasily: "But, the princess... she was dragged away and her whereabouts are still unknown. We all tried to chase her, but we were no match for the defense of that group of people." The girl's words stopped abruptly, and she fell into mournful sobs again.

Qin Huan and the thieves looked at each other, all with helpless expressions.

It seemed the princess had been kidnapped and was now missing. They had no choice but to take the maid out of the forest and find a place to rest before considering their next move.

At this moment, Qin Huan suddenly noticed Zhong Wuye's slightly unkempt figure in the distance.

She stood silently in the shade of a tree, her sword resting across her arms, a look of deep thought. Perhaps due to the continuous fierce fighting, she was exhausted both physically and mentally; she looked completely exhausted.

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew by, lifting her sweat-soaked bangs and a corner of her short skirt. Sunlight streamed through the leaves, shrouding her body in a faint golden glow. Qin Huan couldn't help but stare at the light, admiring the captivating beauty before him.

Zhong Wuye, originally thin and frail, now had her sweat-soaked clothes clinging to her body, outlining her slender and powerful curves. With every movement, she exuded a vibrant energy of life, and every ripple and pulsation of her muscles revealed a unique beauty. Even more captivating was her slightly haggard, yet still captivating face.
Just as Qin Huan was lost in thought, he suddenly felt his cheeks burning, and he snapped back to his senses. Zhong Wuye had already turned around, glaring at him, as if dissatisfied with his earlier look. Qin Huan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and ashamed. He quickly waved his hand and explained, "Sister Zhong, I'm definitely not a dirty person! I just really admire your quick move earlier. It's truly admirable."

As he spoke, he bowed to her exaggeratedly to show his humility.

Seeing this, Zhong Wuye smiled faintly and nodded, accepting his explanation. Then, with a sharp gaze, she looked around and announced to the crowd in a stern voice: "Everyone, listen, this matter is not over yet! The princess's whereabouts are unknown, and her life is in danger. Once you and I recover from our injuries, we will immediately begin a new round of search!" As soon as her voice fell, she turned away and went to reunite with the maid. Qin Huan and the other thieves looked at each other, some of them seemed to be sizing each other up, exchanging ambiguous glances back and forth. Soon, someone let out a chuckle, and the others were immediately drawn in to join in the laughter.

After a while, someone shouted first: "The big sister is mighty! Long live the big sister!" The person who spoke stood up, raised the weapon in his hand, and let out a deafening shout.

Seeing this, the others also stood up and rushed towards Zhong Wuye amid the shouts.

Soon, they gathered around Zhong Wuye, and their weather-beaten faces could not hide the excitement.

Zhong Wuye's expression straightened. He took the sword from someone and raised it high. He said to everyone proudly: "From now on, I, Zhong Wuye, will be the only big sister of your Golden Cicada Thieves Gang! From now on, we are a family. Whoever dares to bully us, let him drink the last realgar wine!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening roar and laughter erupted beside him. For a moment, the clamor was so loud that it seemed as if hell had returned. Qin Huan smiled and twirled his beard, looking at the lively scene, seemingly very pleased. Soon, a thief with wounds all over his body squeezed up to him, grinning and shouting: "Hey! Qin Xiaozi, don't you plan to express your position? Could it be that you have already surrendered to this big sister?"

Qin Huan simply smiled indifferently and shook his head. He then lowered his sword and said sternly, "I, Qin Huan, am an official appointed by the imperial court. I owe my loyalty to the Grand Marshal and carry out his orders. I am only temporarily relying on the Golden Cicada Bandits to complete my mission. Eventually, I will leave you. Just listen to what Miss Zhong and I have to say. A prosperous and glorious future is assured!"

……

Having barely been rescued from yesterday's fierce battle, but having lost the whereabouts of the princess, Zhong Wuye couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

But for now, she needed to remain calm and deal with the situation. She couldn't stop there, but had to keep moving forward, even constantly on guard against external enemies waiting for an opportunity to strike.

So when the girl next to him asked to take a short stroll in Chang'an City this morning, Zhong Wuye readily agreed.

When the girl heard Zhong Wuye's promise, she immediately looked delighted and smiled brightly.

She pulled Zhong Wuye's wrist and trotted forward, muttering something. Zhong Wuye was startled by her sudden action and was stunned.

The girl was standing with the sun behind her, and her whole body seemed to be covered with a layer of gold, shining brightly in the early morning light.

She wore a long blue and green dress, and her smooth skin, against the backdrop of the bright sunlight, was even more translucent, fair and beautiful. Her charming face was filled with a smile as bright as the sun, and her sparkling eyes were like a clear spring, shimmering with lively ripples.

Zhong Wuye suspected that he was the evil person, and was actually overwhelmed by the actions of this young girl.

But it's also true that a princess maid born in the deep palace, living in a majestic palace, must have been overly protected and spoiled since childhood. Once she left that familiar place, she would naturally be filled with novelty and curiosity about unfamiliar things, thus expressing such joy.

Seeing the streets bustling with people, Zhong Wuye couldn't help but cough lightly, reached out and pulled her, and whispered: "Wait a minute, this is different from where you live. Chang'an City is the world's number one metropolis and is very lively. We'd better not attract attention."

The girl was very cheerful when she heard that. She blinked her eyes and smiled and agreed. She obediently let Zhong Wuye hold her hand and walk along the street.

Not far away, they came across a candy and pastry shop, emitting waves of tempting aroma. The girl's eyes immediately lit up, and she couldn't help but look around, whispering in confusion: "Ah? What's that smell? It smells so good!" Zhong Wuye knew that the beauty of a girl was the most helpless thing, so he could only shake his head helplessly and lead her closer.

Several vendors with obscene looks were busy doing things, and wisps of tempting white mist were rising from the steaming copper pot.

Zhong Wuye curled his lips and looked at them with contempt, then explained to the girl, "This is a kind of delicious candied pastry that is quite popular in the Central Plains. However, the workmanship is quite crude, so I don't like it very much." Unexpectedly, the girl looked intoxicated, staring at the oil stains in the copper pot, obviously deeply attracted by the fragrance.

Seeing this, Zhong Wuye sighed helplessly, then took out a few copper coins and handed them to a fashionable vendor next to him.

Not long after, a large, candied, and fruit-filled ball was handed to her. Zhong Wuye seized the opportunity and placed it in the girl's palm. The girl finally came to her senses, looking down at the golden ball in her hand, stunned, "What is this?"

Zhong Wuye nodded, and his tone softened: "Go and try it. Although the workmanship is a bit crude, the taste is quite good. Just be sure not to dirty your skirt." Upon hearing this, the girl hesitated for a moment, then carefully held the crispy ball and gently took a bite.

Zhong Wuye saw her eyes widen again, a gleam in them, as if deeply moved by this tiny bite. She couldn't help but take the crispy ball away, looking at it and sniffing it for a moment, her brow furrowed slightly, as if lost in thought. But before long, as if she had made up her mind, she opened her mouth, swallowed the rest of the crispy ball in one gulp, and chewed it vigorously.

After a while, she exclaimed in amazement, "Wow. It's amazing! It's sweet with a hint of saltiness, crispy and crunchy when chewed, and there's stuffing in the middle. Hmm, is this the candied pastry that you people in the Central Plains often eat? It's amazing!" As she spoke, she began to look around again, as if she wanted to find the next candied pastry shop to continue tasting.

Zhong Wuye couldn't help but feel a mixture of amusement and annoyance at this, but he still firmly grasped her hand, intending to pull her away from the bustling street. The girl looked back at him in confusion, her face full of doubt. Zhong Wuye simply smiled faintly and said, "I've already given you a taste of the local flavor. Next, let's go to a quieter place and let you experience another side of Central Plains culture."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhong Wuye felt her hand tighten suddenly, and then she heard the girl groaning in pain. When she came to her senses, she saw that the girl had stiffened, and the whole person looked as if she had been cast into a spell and could not move! What was even more terrifying was that a faint smoke began to emerge from her body.
"Oh no! What's going on?" Zhong Wuye was shocked and hurried forward to check.

The girl's hands drooped limply at her sides, her eyes staring straight ahead, motionless. At this moment, Zhong Wuye felt something burning her shoulder, and immediately retracted his hand in pain! The unsettling smoke grew thicker and thicker, and Zhong Wuye had no choice but to grit his teeth, pick up the girl, whose body was already stiff, and run away.
(End of this chapter)