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A palace attendant nearby said, "But if it's really as that sorcerer said, that this trip is fraught with danger, and if something happens to His Highness the King of the Northern Desert, the world will likely descend into chaos again."

After a long silence, Yun Qing Urgen said, "Now that the army is about to set off, do you know that if I tell the Northern Desert King what the wizard said, it will be fine if the Northern Desert King is not angry with me, but if he is angry with me... I'm afraid I will be sacrificed to the flag."

"Furthermore, don't be fooled by the fact that the King of the Northern Desert seems to enjoy using supernatural tales to instill faith in his people. Our King of the Northern Desert himself doesn't believe in any of these things; he only believes in his own..."

"We can only hope that our prince can defy the heavens... Since his birth, the things he has done are not all things that everyone thought were impossible... but he still managed to do them."

The palace attendant nodded and then said nothing more.

Yunqing Urgen watched the army march further and further away with a complicated expression.

...

At this moment, Xiao Ce was sitting in the carriage when Da Lei said to him, "Your Highness, why didn't you ask any further questions earlier?"

Xiao Ce looked at Da Lei's words with some surprise: "Question? Question what?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Just now, Yun Qing Urgen clearly had something else to say, but he seemed to have some reservations..."

Xiao Ce smiled faintly: "Actually, I guessed it without him saying it."

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce curiously and asked, "Oh?"

"He was probably worried that something might happen to me, or perhaps he found out some information through some channels, but with the expedition imminent, he was afraid that revealing it would be seen as undermining the army..."

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, since you know this and don't care why you don't ask him?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Da Lei: "I just want to see if he'll tell me or not..."

Da Lei, seeing Xiao Ce's words, asked, "So, you were testing him this time?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "I suppose so. After all, the entire Xiao Kingdom, as well as the Turkic Kingdom, are currently experiencing rapid development... People's hearts are bound to change! If it's truly for my own good, then there's no harm in saying so. I haven't indiscriminately killed any innocent people, have I? I'm just afraid that some people are finding some high-sounding reasons while harboring their own selfish motives..."

Da Lei nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite: "Your Highness, are you going this time?"

Xiao Ce revealed a meaningful smile.

Seeing this, Da Lei didn't press the matter further, assuming that Xiao Ce was unaware.

However, looking at Xiao Ce, he understood everything.

"Your Highness, it seems I was too talkative."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "That's good. You just say what's on your mind. What if you're pointing out something I've overlooked? It'll always remind me..."

"Furthermore, don't be fooled by Yun Qing. Urgen's apparent hesitation. If he didn't have ulterior motives, he wouldn't have stopped talking to me. He's just making excuses for himself."

For the next few days, they focused on their journey.

Even when they reached the border with India, Yunqing Urgen still managed to catch up.

This time, he came on horseback, which shows how anxious he was.

After Yunqing Urgen bowed to Xiao Ce, he did not show any surprise when he looked at Xiao Ce.

He was somewhat surprised: "Your Highness, aren't you surprised that I've come to see you again?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Yun Qing. Urgen, "I've been waiting for you..."

Xiao Ce's seemingly casual remark surprised Yun Qing Urgen.

"Were you waiting for me?"

Xiao Ce nodded, speaking quite directly: "Yes, wait until you come to me and tell me what you didn't finish saying last time..."

Yunqing Urgen was completely astonished after hearing this.

"Your Highness...you are truly a divine being...it seems I made the right choice in coming here this time."

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Alright, let's get to the point."

Yunqing Urgen said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I found a very powerful sorcerer among the people in the Turkic Kingdom. This sorcerer is incredibly accurate... almost everything she divined came true."

"For example, I asked her to divine our relationship with Slavic countries, and she predicted that our two countries would have a period of cooperation, a mutually beneficial cooperation... and that's exactly what happened."

"Now that I know of the great battle you are about to face, I had her continue to perform divination... Her divination concluded that this journey will be fraught with peril, and your wishes will be difficult to fulfill..."

After Yun Qing Urgen finished speaking, he kept observing Xiao Ce's expression.

It seemed as if they were trying to find something in Xiao Ce's expression.

However, Xiao Ce's expression remained unchanged: "So, according to you, we can't fight this battle?"

Yun Qing.Urgen shook his head awkwardly: "That's not it... After all, Your Highness, you have gathered hundreds of thousands of troops. How can you stop fighting just because of a wizard's words? The main thing is that I'm starting to doubt her words now, because after I went back this time, she left without saying goodbye, and no one knows where she went!"

"Therefore, the purpose of my visit is to tell you, Your Highness, that you can send your army... as long as you are here... the sky over Xiao Kingdom will not fall! But if you are not here, then the sky over Xiao Kingdom will truly fall..."

Xiao Ce had previously guessed that Yun Qing. Urgen might have received some information, which was why he thought they would lose this time.

However, he really didn't expect that what Yunqing Urgen said was so abstract.

A wizard?

Although Xiao Ce had transmigrated, he was no longer a staunch atheist.

However, he didn't believe that anyone could predict the future...

Moreover, if someone runs away right after saying that, they're probably a charlatan.

"Alright, I'm glad you're willing to talk to me about these things... However, I've never really believed in ghosts and gods... You and I are quite familiar with each other, so you should know that I believe in the power of human will to overcome nature, right?"

Yun Qing Urgen gave an awkward smile and nodded: "Your Highness, I understand what you mean... but that wizard really is very accurate... otherwise, I wouldn't have taken it so seriously..."

Yunqing.Urgen said that the changes in Xiao Kingdom were largely in line with the wizard's predictions...

Otherwise, he wouldn't have believed it.

Xiao Ce nodded: "Yun Qing, I understand. I will consider it carefully..."

Yunqing Urgen finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Seeing the relieved look on Yun Qing's face, Xiao Ce said to Yun Qing Urgen, "Yun Qing, why do you look like that? Did you have some concerns before you told me?"

Yun Qing.Urgen nodded: "First of all, I'm afraid you'll think I'm undermining morale. If we win, it's fine. But if we really suffer a crushing defeat as that wizard predicted, then I'm afraid you'll hold a grudge against me..."

"Most importantly, I also think you won't believe it."

Xiao Ce naturally didn't point it out, nor did he continue to ask.

It's normal for people to have selfish desires.

It's already quite an achievement that he was able to come and say all this...

In other words, he overcame those little thoughts in his mind.

Seeing that Xiao Ce did not respond, Yun Qing Urgen gave an awkward smile: "Your Highness, you are busy here. If possible, you can send your men. If you really want to see them destroy their country, then have them cut off the heads of the Japanese and send them to you."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I'm not that abnormal, don't worry. I will carefully consider what you've said..."

As he was saying this, Yunqing Urgen was about to leave.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce said to Yun Qing.Urgen, "Yun Qing, there is still something I want to tell you."

Yunqing Urgen immediately stood up with utmost respect.

"Your Highness, what do you mean..."

Xiao Ce said to him, "In the Turkic Kingdom, you will always be the Khan here. I'm appointing you as Khan, so you are the ruler of this region. You can pledge allegiance to me, or you can choose not to. Of course, that special zone is too complicated. It might not be a good thing for you to take it. Do you understand what I mean?"

Yun Qing.Urgen had already discerned the underlying meaning in Xiao Ce's words.

He immediately regretted his own wicked thoughts.

He kowtowed three times deeply to Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, I was wrong!"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Alright, it's good that you know you were wrong."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yun Qing Urgen felt a chill run down his spine and subconsciously looked up at Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce had a confident and composed expression, and from his expression, Yun Qing Urgen could tell that he understood everything.

He had some ulterior motives before, and Xiao Ce had encountered some unexpected events.

So, for him, it is undoubtedly a bad thing.

After all, although he is now the Khan, he still needs to consider Xiao Ce's thoughts before doing anything.

However, after Yunqing Urgen had this idea...

This thought, like a demon, kept circling in his mind, making him unable to eat or sleep well.

Now, judging from Xiao Ce's expression, he could be certain.

It turns out that Xiao Ce knew everything, but he had never said anything.

He immediately thought of finding a hole to crawl into...

Yun Qing.Urgen, looking embarrassed, bowed to Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, I will reflect on my actions..."

"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Alright, you were just thinking about it... I've thought about going a little too far. Thinking about it isn't illegal, alright! Go do your thing. As long as I'm here, if Xiao Kingdom gets better and better, I will definitely lead your Turkic Kingdom to get better and better."

"Of course, if things go wrong in Xiao Kingdom... you can only pray for good fortune."

Yunqing Urgen nodded: "Your Highness, I will always be your obedient little brother."

Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand: "You know I don't like to talk about it!"

Yunqing Urgen nodded and then withdrew.

After Yunqing Urgen left.

Da Lei looked puzzled: "Your Highness, I could understand what you were saying before. Why can't I understand what you're saying now? Did he betray you? In what way did he betray you?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Nothing substantial... I probably just thought about it."

Da Lei's eyes widened, increasingly puzzled, and he said to Xiao Ce, "After thinking about it, how could you have figured it out?"

Xiao Ce laughed: "I am a god..."

When Da Lei heard Xiao Ce say this, he didn't doubt it and nodded seriously.

They didn't seem to express any doubt.

"Your Highness...is what that sorcerer said true or false? You should be able to tell whether he's telling the truth or not."

Seeing Da Lei's serious expression, Xiao Ce realized that Da Lei truly regarded him as a god.

Xiao Ce smiled awkwardly and said to Da Lei, "Unfortunately, I am not a god."

Da Lei shook his head and said, "Your Highness, in my heart you are..."

Seeing Da Lei's confident expression, Xiao Ce asked, "Do you think I should go?"

“Your Highness, I think they have a point. We have Xiao Zhan to fight, and this time we also have Wei Wuji... Since you said that fighting is not your forte, you just need to strategize and win battles from afar.”

"After all, naval warfare is not our forte, and nobody knows what's going on."

"Moreover, throughout history, emperors have always been within the dynasty; they never traveled around."

Listen to what Da Lei said.

Xiao Ce gave a wry smile and then said, "The problem is, I'm not an emperor either."

Da Lei waved his hand: "Your Highness, if you keep saying that, you're just being pretentious... You're already an uncrowned king, not just in the Northern Desert Palace. The entire Xiao Kingdom recognizes you now. According to General Dan, the Western Regions Empress has been promoting the idea that Xiao Kingdom is a good elder brother to the Western Regions! The two countries are on good terms... Even if you don't acknowledge it... you're still an uncrowned king..."

"So, I've actually been advising you all along not to take the risks yourself!"

After finishing his sentence, Da Lei added, "Of course, I know, Your Highness, that you have always had your own ideas."

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, let's take it one step at a time. Let's go to the port after Tianzhu Kingdom and see what's going on?"

Da Lei nodded.

The next morning, Boudica led a group of British soldiers to greet Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce looked at Boudica, who had now completely changed into British attire.

After seeing Xiao Ce, Boudica made no attempt to hide her longing for him.

He gave me a big hug.

"Your Highness, you've finally arrived... I've missed you so much!"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Me too. How's everything going for you here?"

Boudica smiled and nodded: "Of course, everything is going smoothly on our side. The ships from our coalition of nations have been provided, and the more than 50,000 elite troops you sent have been almost fully trained... they are already able to get started."

Boudica looked at the seemingly endless entourage accompanying Xiao Ce and said, "How many people have you prepared? It looks like there's no end in sight."