Douluo: Marry Shui Binger, reward Puni Martial Soul

Chapter 73: Controlling Frost Province and Returning to Tiandou City
Beihan City Lord Li Yuanlang was the first to kneel down and present the files, completely disrupting the plans of the other city lords.

They originally wanted to unite, find some excuses to delay, or even bargain secretly, but they didn't expect that Li Yuanlang, the guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would be the first to vote!

"City Lord Li, you!" A tall and thin city lord with a goatee couldn't help but shout in a low voice.

The other city lords also cast disapproving glances. This was simply a naked betrayal! What about the offensive and defensive alliance they had agreed upon beforehand?

Li Yuanlang seemed not to notice the gazes of the crowd, and continued to kneel there respectfully, waiting for Zhuge Liang's instructions.

He knew very well in his heart that the power wielded by the Holy Spirit King was simply beyond the ability of local city lords like them to contend with, and surrendering early was the only way to survive.

He knew better than anyone else Xue Lingxiao's reputation for being decisive and ruthless.

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan with a gentle smile on his face, as if he didn't notice the undercurrents among the city lords below.

"City Lord Li is very understanding of justice. Your Majesty will surely be delighted if he knows."

Zhuge Liang's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone. "So, what about the city lords?"

The atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.

The goat-bearded City Lord rolled his eyes, took a step forward, and forced a smile on his face. "Prime Minister, it's not that we are unwilling to submit, but the situations in each city are complicated, and the accounts are numerous. It will take time to sort out the files. Can you give us a few days?"

"Yes, yes, Prime Minister. My city of Hanshi is located in a remote area, and it is not easy to communicate with the government. I hope you will understand."

"I hope the Prime Minister will understand that we have no second thoughts. We just need time to prepare..."

All sorts of excuses came up at once, and the city lords tried to get away with it one after another.

Zhuge Liang kept smiling as he gently waved his feather fan without answering immediately.

Just then, steady footsteps were heard outside the hall.

Everyone's attention was involuntarily drawn over.

Xue Lingxiao walked slowly into the hall. He was not wearing a crown or fancy clothes, just a simple brocade robe. However, his innate majesty seemed to lower the temperature of the entire hall.

Jingwei and Tian Yan followed him like shadows, silently but emitting a heart-pounding chill.

The city lords who were still looking for excuses fell silent in an instant, lowering their heads and not daring to look at Xue Lingxiao.

"It seems that the city lords have some other ideas about my kingdom?" Xue Lingxiao's voice was flat and no emotion could be heard, but it made the backs of those guilty city lords instantly soaked with cold sweat.

The goat-bearded city lord quickly knelt down: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! We have no other intentions, but..."

"Just needs time?"

Xue Lingxiao interrupted him, "I've given you time.

From the moment I set foot in Frost Province, you should have understood that times have changed."

He looked around at the city lords who had originally wanted to struggle. The moment they met his gaze, they all felt as if their souls had been seen through and all their calculations were exposed.

"I don't like trouble, and I don't like people on my territory still thinking about the old rules."

Xue Lingxiao slowly raised his fingertips, a faint light lingering on them that was barely noticeable to others. "Since you are unwilling to take the initiative, I will have no choice but to help you."

Before he finished speaking, an invisible wave instantly spread out with Xue Lingxiao as the center!
The city lords who were still hesitating, struggling, and harboring ulterior motives were suddenly shaken. Their eyes were blank at first, but were then replaced by a fanatical and absolute loyalty.

"We pay our respects to Your Majesty! We are willing to die for Your Majesty!"

"Long live the Holy Spirit Kingdom! Long live His Majesty!"

The city lords who were still looking for excuses before, now seemed like different people. They all prostrated themselves on the ground and shouted "Long live the king". Their attitude was even more pious than Li Yuanlang's.

Soul Interference! Simple and Efficient!

Xue Lingxiao nodded in satisfaction, having saved himself countless arguments and trouble. He looked at Halosa, who had been standing solemnly beside him. Although the Pluto Douluo was horrified by Xue Lingxiao's methods, he remained absolutely respectful on the surface.

"His Majesty."

Xue Lingxiao ignored these city lords who had just been brainwashed. He turned to the outside of the hall, where Zhao Yun had been waiting for a long time.

"Zi Long."

"I am here!" Zhao Yun strode in, his silver armor shining and his momentum as powerful as a rainbow.

"I command you to immediately lead the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry and patrol the cities of Frost Province! Anyone who resists, questions my king, or pretends to obey will be suppressed! I want only one voice in this land!"

"I obey your command!" Zhao Yun roared in agreement, his eyes sharp as a knife. "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust!"

Looking at Zhao Yun's back as he turned and left, the city lords in the hall who had just been brainwashed couldn't help but tremble.

Although their wills were forcibly changed, their fear of the terrifying cavalry was deeply rooted in their bones.

Over the next two days, Frost Province, or what is now known as the Holy Spirit Kingdom, underwent a silent but thorough cleansing.

The iron hooves of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry trampled every city, and under Zhao Yun's Sky-lifting Spear, no force could resist.

Those families, chambers of commerce, and local forces with ulterior motives hiding behind the city lord were immediately uprooted if they showed any sign of disloyalty. Their property was confiscated, and their personnel were either suppressed or disappeared completely.

The whole process was breathtakingly fast yet orderly.

Peace quickly returned to the kingdom, but everyone understood that the world had completely changed. Xue Lingxiao's name had become both an absolute taboo and a supreme belief.

Zhuge Liang sat in Tianshuang City and began to establish a new kingdom order, implement new policies, and integrate resources.

Halosa patrolled the surroundings like a ghost, nipping any potential threats in the bud.

Two days later, Tongque Tower, Tianquan Palace.

Xue Lingxiao stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the completely surrendered Tianshuang City below.

The power of Frost Province was completely in his hands.

The foundation has been laid, and the next step is development and accumulation.

But before that, there is one more thing to take care of.

"Feng Ling."

A silver light flashed, and Feng Ling appeared quietly: "Your Majesty."

"According to the time, the qualifying round of the Soul Master Competition in Tiandou City should be almost over."

Xue Lingxiao's lips curled up into a playful smile, "Especially, the match between Tianshui College and Shrek College. I can't miss it."

Thinking of those Shrek people, Xue Lingxiao's eyes flashed with a chill. He wondered how the nightmare he had sown earlier was progressing.

There was also Yu Xiaogang, who he casually handed over to Madam Mingzhu to deal with. No one knew what his current situation was.

"Prepare the Space-Time Shuttle and return to Tiandou City."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

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PS: Sorry, it is difficult to update on the highway. I am typing while feeling carsick, so the update is not very good. I hope you guys can understand.

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