After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Ha Zhenzhen and Mu Deqiang were still staring at each other.

Chen Futu glanced at the two who seemed oblivious to everyone else, his eyelids twitched and he blurted out, "Ah Zhen fell in love with Ah Qiang. On a starless night, birds flew overhead and shooting stars streaked across the night sky."

Yang Yuhuan was very clever. When Chen Futu spoke, she picked up the pipa at her feet to accompany him.

Sun Simiao and Wen Ruyu looked like they'd seen a ghost, but Dian Wei kept nodding; he liked this kind of thing!

As for the parties involved, Ha Zhenzhen and Mu Deqiang, their faces immediately turned bright red.

Chen Futu joked, "Don't you like it? There are other options. Yu Huan, let's give them a great background music."

"okay."

Yang Yuhuan turned her pipa and played that popular song, "You are the wind, I am the sand—"

Sure enough, the little smell came right up with a scratch.

Wen Ruyu covered her mouth and laughed so hard she was shaking, while Sun Simiao just shook his head.

"Stop joking, you two. Where are you headed?"

Mu Deqiang blushed and changed the subject, but Yang Yuhuan ignored him and continued playing her pipa.

Chen Futu said, "We are merchants from the Central Plains. Someone in our family is ill and needs the Ice Soul Cold Branch, so we want to try our luck at the Onon Sea. I wonder if you two would like to travel together?"

"The Onon Sea? That place is extremely cold and sparsely populated. Legend has it that only one Onon tribe is stationed there." Mu Deqiang said with a serious expression.

"Qiang, since we have nowhere else to go, why don't we try our luck?"

Ha Zhenzhen pulled Lamudqiang's hand, and the latter hesitated for a moment. "Alright, I estimate that the war in Daxia may not reach Onon Sea, but before I go there, I want to kill that bastard Amuda and avenge the chieftain."

Chen Futu said in a deep voice, "If you have something to ask for, you must give something in return. In this way, we will kill that Amuda with you, and then you will act as our guides to lead the way."

"Thank you, it's settled then."

Mu Deqiang could sense that Dian Wei was very strong; he believed that such a physique could tear a wild bull from the grasslands apart alive.

The group chatted and laughed as they set up tents around the campfire.

The night on the grassland was peaceful. Looking at the starry sky, Chen Futu couldn't help but think of another world, wondering how his parents were doing…

"Young Master, is something on your mind?"

Yang Yuhuan moved closer, her eyes filled with seductive allure.

Chen Futu shook his head with a wry smile.

Yang Yuhuan then asked, "Why didn't you kill Mu Deqiang and Ha Zhenzhen during the day?"

"Why kill them? I'm not a tyrant. Don't you think those two young men are quite interesting?"

"You want to support them?"

“It is difficult for foreign tribes to govern local ethnic groups. I want to promote the Central Plains’ culture and occupy the grasslands. They are good candidates. Moreover, judging from Ha Zhenzhen’s words, she is quite close to the Central Plains. Next, we will observe their character. If they are suitable, it would be fine for them to take the lead.”

"As expected of His Majesty the Holy Emperor, he has the magnanimity to tolerate others."

As Yang Yuhuan spoke, she chuckled and snuggled into Chen Futu's arms, her warm face rubbing against his neck. Chen Futu glanced at her ample breasts and then swept her back into the tent.

Nothing happened that night, and the team set off the next morning.

After a night's rest, Mu Deqiang and Ha Zhenzhen were in good spirits and had more smiles on their faces.

According to Mudeqiang, on their way to the Arctic, they might encounter Amuda, who was going to join the Mazar tribe. However, there were not enough people on the scene, and even if they encountered that traitor, they would have to lure him out before they could kill him.

"No need, you just need to lead the way."

Chen Futu didn't care about any grassland tribes; they were all dust in the face of absolute power.

With the power of a sage, it's only a matter of time before he can slaughter the grasslands, but the power of an individual is ultimately limited and far from achieving the effect of a large army pressing in.

Along the way, Ha Zhenzhen and Mu Deqiang would occasionally say some sweet nothings that made people's scalps tingle. Whenever this happened, Yang Yuhuan would mischievously pluck the pipa to add background music for the two of them. To be honest, watching them fool around made Chen Futu feel better and better.

Wen Ruyu transmitted her voice, saying, "Your Majesty, your beloved concubine is far too unruly."

"My four beloved concubines each have their own unique characteristics. I'll introduce you to the other three later."

Chen Futu spoke with a smile, then changed the subject: "Valley Master Wen, would you be interested in joining the Great Xia Dynasty to realize your ambitions?"

"Is the Holy Emperor trying to win over Hundred Flowers Valley?"

"You can think so."

"I must admit, Great Xia is quite impressive, much more vibrant than the Western Regions. Moreover, I greatly admire the wondrous creations developed by your Commerce Department. If possible, Hundred Flowers Valley could establish a branch in the Central Plains. What do you think?"

As expected, Wen Ruyu agreed.

Although Hundred Flowers Valley's roots are in the Western Regions, it doesn't mean Wen Ruyu doesn't want to expand outwards. Especially in the last six months, she has been very comfortable in the Central Plains. The living and cultivation environment in Baiyujing is ten thousand times better than that of Hundred Flowers Valley. If it weren't for her status as an ancestor, she would have become a respected figure in the Great Xia Dynasty long ago.

Chen Futu said, "Setting up branches is fine, but they must be under the management of the Great Xia Dynasty, and the talent must be under the control of the dynasty."

Wen Ruyu nodded, considering how to persuade Green Ivy, the current Valley Master, to join the Great Xia.

The group traveled slowly, taking two or three days at a time.

Just as they were about to reach the vicinity of the Mazha tribe, a troop of Great Xia iron cavalry suddenly arrived. The general in front of them, dressed in silver robes and armor, was imposing and awe-inspiring. It was none other than Ma Chao and the ten thousand Xiliang iron cavalry he led.

The entire Xiliang army was stained with blood, resembling an undead legion emerging from hell; their murderous aura was palpable even from afar.

Ha Zhenzhen and Mu Deqiang were shocked to see this.

Chen Futu stopped the procession and rode forward alone amidst the bewildered looks of the two men.

Ma Chao also stopped his army and stepped forward to report, "Your Majesty, our next target is the Mazha tribe."

"You've been a bit too hasty; the pace of progress is much faster than I anticipated."

"The enemy is no match for my legion."

Ma Chao is arrogant, and he is undoubtedly worthy of being the vanguard. However, the Mazha tribe, one of the eight tribes of the grasslands, is not so easy to wipe out. There must be some powerful forces behind them, such as some martial arts masters. Especially when the grasslands are facing a life-or-death situation, those old monsters who have never appeared in the world may also jump out.

Ma Chao proudly raised his spear and said, "My lord, with my current skill, it's not difficult for me to deal with ordinary peak Martial Venerables."

"I'm afraid you'll encounter the Qingyun Realm. I'll have Dian Wei accompany you. Remember to leave behind a man named Amuda; I have a use for him."

After Chen Futu finished speaking, he beckoned to Dian Wei, who then rode over and followed Ma Chao.

After the main army left, Wen Ruyu and her party stepped forward.

Ha Zhenzhen asked blankly, "Are you generals from the Central Plains?"

"Of course not. My surname is Qin, and I have some connections with the government. I also know that general from earlier. They are planning to attack the Mazha tribe next, so I lent them my personal bodyguard."

As they spoke, Chen Futu carefully observed the expressions of Ha Zhenzhen and Mu Deqiang, and found that their expressions had not changed.