Zhao Haoxuan slowly scanned the group of young men in front of him with a sharp gaze, then suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "No need to be polite!"

His voice was like a huge bell, echoing in the air and reaching everyone's ears clearly.

"Thank you, master!" everyone responded in unison, their tone full of respect.

They bowed in unison before standing up and quietly waiting for Zhao Haoxuan's next instructions.

Zhao Haoxuan narrowed his eyes slightly and asked loudly to everyone again, "Were you afraid of the wolf pack today?"

"Don't be afraid!" Those young and energetic teenagers shouted in unison without hesitation. Their voices were crisp and loud, as if they were going to break through the sky.

"Very good! As expected of someone I brought up, you're truly courageous!" Zhao Haoxuan nodded in satisfaction, adding, "Everyone, don't let your guard down from now on. Dangerous situations like this will occur repeatedly. Are you afraid? If so, you can follow me down the mountain now!"

"Don't be afraid! We won't go down the mountain!" The young men shouted in unison again without any hesitation.

"Very good! So from today on, you must be fully prepared. Not only must you have the fearless courage to face difficulties, but you must also have the smart mind to adapt to changes! Your own strong strength is the most critical guarantee. Do you understand?" Zhao Haoxuan said loudly and seriously.

"I understand. From now on, I will devote myself to training with all my strength. Even if I have to go through fire and water or die, I will defend the safety of my masters to the death!" Everyone looked solemn and determined, and responded in unison again.

Zhao Haoxuan was very pleased. He waved his hand majestically and said in a loud voice, "Intensify your training!"

Wang Xinyao immediately added, "In our minds, your own safety is also extremely important. While protecting us, you must also protect your own life!"

"Yes, thank you, ma'am!" The young men said respectfully in unison!

While Zhao Haoxuan was lecturing, Wang Xinyao had already taken some food from her space. She then stored the carcasses of 30 wolves in her space, leaving 15 on the mountain for the young men to eat. It seemed like today's harvest had been incredibly bountiful.

Since storage bags existed in this dynasty, she could just use her space as a storage bag. Therefore, in front of these absolutely loyal confidants, the fact that she had a storage bag was no longer a secret. This also made it easier for her to act.

"Master, sister! It's great that you are safe and sound!" At this moment, Chen Jingyuan felt relieved, and the huge stone in his heart finally fell to the ground!

"Jingyuan, your master has to go home tonight for something. You should train well in the mountains and protect yourself. Light some fire at the entrance of the cave so that even if there are wolves, they won't dare to come easily! Your master will go up the mountain tomorrow morning!" Wang Xinyao instructed.

Chen Jingyuan immediately said, "Sister, don't worry about me. I've just reached the Grandmaster level. Even if I encounter a pack of wolves, I'm not afraid! You and Master can go about your business without worry!"

"Okay, then I feel relieved." Wang Xinyao was very surprised. She didn't expect that this kid's cultivation speed was so fast!

When Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao opened the door of their home, it was already late at night. The house was quiet, with only a dim light emitting a faint glow.

And in the center of this dim hall, Xu Ping stared at the door, as firm and persistent as a sculpture.

Finally, when the familiar footsteps got closer and closer, and when Zhao Haoxuan's figure appeared in his sight, Xu Ping's body trembled violently, and then he knelt on his knees without hesitation.

"Greetings, master. I'm finally meeting you!" Xu Ping's voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement and trembling. Before he finished speaking, his eyes were already wet and tears flowed uncontrollably, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the cold ground.

Then, he could no longer suppress the surging emotions in his heart, and began to cry softly. The cry seemed particularly sad in the silent night.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Haoxuan's heart ached. He quickly stepped forward and helped Xu Ping up. "Xu Ping, get up quickly. There's no need for such a grand gesture."

"Master, I am guilty. I failed to protect you, causing you to be in danger. I also failed to protect my subordinates, causing some of them to suffer misfortune!" Xu Ping was still kneeling, blaming himself.

Zhao Haoxuan looked at Xu Ping, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes. He patted Xu Ping on the shoulder and said softly, "You've worked hard this year. This is not your fault. Get up."

Xu Ping raised his head, stared at Zhao Haoxuan, and said with a sob, "Thank you for your understanding, Master."

After Xu Ping stood up, the two of them sat down and Wang Xinyao prepared tea for them!

Xu Ping looked at the two people in front of him, with a hint of doubt clearly showing on his face.

Zhao Haoxuan seemed to see through his thoughts at a glance. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and with a hint of smile, he slowly introduced, "This is Miss Wang Xinyao from Xiejia Village. She is 17 years old and is my wife. I am now the son-in-law of the Wang family."

Hearing this, Xu Ping couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of disbelief. He had always thought that marrying into the prince's family was just a temporary measure to hide his identity, but now such a formal introduction meant that it was true.

You know, how could this dignified prince in front of him marry into the family of his wife, with such a noble status? And from what he knew, this Wang Xinyao was not only a widow, but also had three children!

The look of surprise on Xu Ping's face took a long time to disappear. He just stared at Zhao Haoxuan, as if trying to find a trace of a joke on his face.

However, Zhao Haoxuan seemed somewhat displeased by Xu Ping's reaction. His face darkened, and he said in a serious tone, "Why? Is that not possible? I'm willing to marry into your family, what do you think is wrong with that?"

Seeing Zhao Haoxuan's anger, Xu Ping instantly recovered and nodded in trepidation, "No, no, no, of course, of course! I have absolutely no doubts. Please calm down, my master." With that, Xu Ping hurriedly bowed to Wang Xinyao and said respectfully, "Your subordinate greets the madam!"

At this moment, Wang Xinyao's face had already turned red with shame, and she looked so adorable with her helpless look.

Seeing this, Zhao Haoxuan's expression softened slightly, and he smiled again. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Humph, that's pretty good!"

Xu Ping, meanwhile, was sweating profusely, his heart pounding. He silently warned himself, "No matter what happens, even if it means offending the Emperor, I must never offend this young lady!"

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