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

A biting wind howled outside the post station. Qin Liangyu fell off her horse, her red armor soaked in blood.

Chen Futu quickly took her back to her room.

She lay on the bed, her face ashen, clutching a red token tightly in her hand—the very token she had taken from the enemy during the battle.

Chen Futu first examined her injuries. In addition to the terrible sword wound, she also had internal injuries. Her lower abdomen had been pierced, and the bleeding could not be stopped.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, it's alright..."

Qin Liangyu's cheeks and eyes were stained with blood, and her voice was hoarse and weak.

Chen Futu was so distressed that his hands were trembling. While busy applying medicine to her, he angrily asked, "What exactly happened?"

“I was attacked by swordsmen. I don’t know their identities. They are very strong, all of them are at the eighth or ninth rank. They should be Jianghu people from Xizhao.”

"Could it be Zhao Xi'er?"

Chen Futu was certain that Zhao Xier had arranged for someone to leak the location of the ranch, deliberately luring Qin Liangyu away. However, Zhao Xier's purpose was to prevent Qin Liangyu from guarding the post station, thus denying Consort Ge the opportunity to infiltrate.

Therefore, it was impossible for Zhao Xier to lay a hand on Qin Liangyu.

"It wasn't her; it must have been someone arranged by Long Man."

Qin Liangyu handed over the red token. Although she was injured, her mind was very clear.

Long Man's goal was nothing more than to break the relationship between the two sides. If Zhao Xier attacked, it would not benefit her.

Chen Futu took the token and tossed it aside, then asked the system, "Can the Barrier-Breaking Pill heal injuries?"

The Breakthrough Pill has no healing effect, but if a peak ninth-grade expert takes it to break through to a higher realm, their injuries will be healed.

"Very good!"

Actually, the Breakthrough Pill was originally prepared for Qin Liangyu, and now that she is injured, it is just right for her to take it.

Chen Futu took out a pill from the system space and handed it to Qin Liangyu. She didn't ask any questions and swallowed it directly.

Chen Futu said with heartache, "You didn't even ask what I fed you?"

"I know the young master wouldn't harm me."

Qin Liangyu smiled, then her expression suddenly changed slightly, and she struggled to sit up cross-legged.

Her aura began to surge, and powerful bursts of blood energy spread out, healing her injuries at a visible speed.

Dian Wei, who was guarding outside the door, sensed this aura and asked in surprise, "My lord, General Qin has actually broken through?"

"Yes, you might not be able to beat General Qin in the future."

"I'm fine, but I'm afraid that things will only get harder for my lord."

"Shut up, you idiot."

Chen Futu was in a good mood, quietly watching Qin Liangyu break through, and even studied the token, but unfortunately he found no clues.

About an hour later, Qin Liangyu opened her eyes.

A golden light flickered in her eyes, then she got out of bed and looked at her hands in surprise.

"I really made a breakthrough, and my injuries have healed. It's amazing."

Chen Futu immediately put on a pained expression and complained, "Of course! I gave you the legendary Breakthrough Pill, which can help a peak ninth-grade cultivator step into the Innate Realm and also repair all injuries."

"This is so precious..."

Qin Liangyu had just thought that the prince had given her ordinary medicine to heal her wounds.

If the Breakthrough Pill were sold, who knows how much it would cost? Some countries would probably use all their national resources to buy it.

She approached Chen Futu, clasped her hands in a respectful bow, and said solemnly, "This humble general thanks Your Highness for bestowing this blessing upon me."

"It doesn't have to be like this between you and me."

Chen Futu wouldn't be stingy with a mere Breakthrough Pill.

Besides, it's for her. Let alone one to help her break through to a higher realm, even if it's ten or eight, Chen Futu would be completely willing to give it up as long as he could accumulate them.

Their eyes met, and Chen Futu rolled his eyes, teasingly saying, "General Qin, such a great favor, you can't just say thank you."

"What does Your Highness wish me to do?"

"General Qin, are we not currently on a march?"

"No."

"Then come over here."

Chen Futu waved.

Qin Liangyu approached, completely bewildered. Before she could speak, Chen Futu suddenly kissed her delicate cheek.

Qin Liangyu was startled and instinctively took action.

Suddenly, a pig-like scream echoed from the room. Chen Futu had his arms twisted behind his back and was forced to the table, his face contorted in pain.

Hearing the commotion, Dian Wei rushed into the room. Seeing Chen Futu's condition, he immediately became anxious, "General Qin, let go of our lord! If you want to fight, I'll fight you!"

Qin Liangyu belatedly realized what was happening and immediately let go, completely at a loss.

Her reaction just now was clearly a stress response.

Chen Futu coughed and said to Dian Wei, "This is none of your business. Go out and keep watch."

Dian Wei scratched his head, sensing that something was wrong, and then slipped out of the room and closed the door.

Chen Futu rubbed his arm, feigning pain, and groaned in pain.

Qin Liangyu immediately stepped forward, pressed down on his shoulder, and helped massage it. "I'm sorry, my lord, I didn't mean to."

"It's not your fault, it's just that I was too forward with you, beautiful lady."

"My lord, please don't say such things again."

Why can't I say?

"This humble general does not know."

Qin Liangyu suddenly increased the pressure on her hands, and Chen Futu, in pain, quickly pressed down on her small hands, saying, "Don't press anymore, if you press any harder, you'll tear me apart."

"I'm sorry, I'm not very good at serving people."

Qin Liangyu seemed to be a blockhead, stepping aside coldly.

Looking at her exquisite face, Chen Futu secretly asked the system, "The personality you've created doesn't know what emotions are?"

[This system is a power system, not a romance simulation system. Please respect this.]

"Is there a difference?"

Please understand the system's functions and avoid wasting time.

"You mean, I want to marry her, but it's impossible?"

[System functions need to be explored by the host.]

"Damn it, I don't believe it."

Chen Futu refused to believe it and circled around Qin Liangyu twice before suddenly biting her cheek again.

As expected, he was punched again and sent flying, crashing to the ground with a thud. Tears welled up in his eyes. "Ahhh, I want to go home..."

As it turns out, it's somewhat unrealistic to build a bond beyond "comradeship" with the people formed within the system.

This feeling was like facing a pre-programmed robot, which chilled Chen Futu's heart.

But he won't give up.

Chen Futu then stayed in Qin Liangyu's room and fell asleep. Qin Liangyu sat by the bed and quietly kept watch over him all night.

When I woke up the next day, I saw her spirited yet serene smile.

This feeling is not bad; it makes me feel at ease.

After the meal, Yama sent word that the king had dealt with Shu Yuan's henchmen, but unfortunately Shu Hong had escaped and his whereabouts were unknown. The king warned to be careful of Shu Hong, as he might seek revenge and join the Longman tribe for some purpose, and the possibility of assassination could not be ruled out.

The mention of assassination infuriated Chen Futu.

The matter of Qin Liangyu's attack last night is not over yet. The woman who assassinated him, the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei, cannot be let off so easily!

Back in the room, they found that Ge Fei had fainted at some point.

She was already weak, and after another battle last night, followed by kneeling all night, she was barely breathing.

Chen Futu immediately ordered the imperial physicians of the Western Zhao to come and help with the treatment.

Qin Liangyu pondered and said, "This woman is very strong. I suggest that Your Highness take her in as your personal bodyguard."

"General Qin, this won't do! I am the young master's personal bodyguard!"

Dian Wei complained loudly.

“Personal guards are different too. There are some things that General Dian can’t do, but Consort Ge can help the Crown Prince.”

"What do you mean?"

Chen Futu and Dian Wei asked instinctively, only to see Qin Liangyu smile and say, "Does that mean, are there any prostitutes in this city?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Futu froze on the spot, so embarrassed that he almost dug his toes out of a three-bedroom apartment.