Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

As if by instinct, Lu Feng suddenly turned around.

A bright sword light suddenly appeared in front of him, and the person who unleashed this sword strike was none other than Lu Xueyi!

Lu Feng's right hand instantly passed through the dazzling sword light, and with a surge of powerful true energy, it instantly tore the sword light apart!

Upon closer inspection, he had actually caught Lu Xueyi's sword with two fingers, but then Lu Feng took two steps back, his internal energy and blood surging violently.

Sheathing her sword, Lu Xueyi pursed her lips and looked at Lu Feng, who had been knocked back two steps by her sword strike, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

There was a time when even a full-force sneak attack with her sword couldn't budge the man before her in the slightest.

However, with that sword strike just now, she only used 60% of her strength, yet she still managed to knock her opponent back two steps.

Thinking of this, Lu Xueyi took a deep breath, her words stammering but her tone incredibly firm.

"Master...Master, I...want to...stay."

Lu Feng was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this, and he understood why Lu Xueyi had ambushed him.

He simply wanted to verify how much strength he still had left.

Lu Feng's current realm is undoubtedly that of a Grandmaster, a realm that no one has ever reached before.

However, this does not mean that his true combat strength is that of a Grandmaster, because he was seriously injured in the battle against the nine Grandmasters of the Three Kingdoms.

Even if he breaks through to the Grandmaster realm, he still has to mobilize seven or eight tenths of his true energy to protect his internal organs and meridians.

Therefore, he can only exert about 20% of his true strength at present.

Dealing with some weaklings and amateurs is a piece of cake, and even against ordinary third-rank martial artists, Lu Feng is confident that he can easily kill them using only 20% of his strength.

However, if it's the second rank, which is known as the minor grandmaster level, then it's a different story.

Every martial artist in the world who can cultivate to the second rank is an exceptionally talented and brilliant individual with outstanding martial arts skills.

Even if thrown into the midst of a massive army on the battlefield, he could still fight his way in and out seven times.

Even if Lu Feng were a Grandmaster, he couldn't possibly deal with a second-grade minor Grandmaster with only 20% of his cultivation.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been forced back two steps by Lu Xueyi's sword.

Looking at the worried woman opposite him, Lu Feng forced a smile: "It's alright. Although I haven't recovered to my peak yet, who can hurt me in this small Qian Kingdom?"

But Lu Xueyi stubbornly shook her head: "There are... other enemies."

Lu Feng, who could only exert this much strength, was undoubtedly at his weakest point in his life, and Lu Xueyi would never allow him to be harmed.

In the past, Lu Feng always protected her. Now that she has grown up, it is her turn to protect Lu Feng.

Seeing the girl's serious expression, Lu Feng felt somewhat helpless. He had watched her grow up and knew her personality better than anyone else.

Once the other party has made up their mind, they will never change it, even if they are the one who speaks.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this personality that he has become the greatest swordsman in the world.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Alright then, but Xueyi, let me make this clear first: you can't make a move without my permission. Apart from Chu Hongyan, I don't want anyone else in the capital to know my identity."

Lu Xueyi immediately hummed in agreement, a slight smile appearing on her pretty face. Lu Feng also smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Alright, it's getting late, we should rest. I live in the next room."

The woman nodded and watched Lu Feng return to his room before closing the door, but she didn't turn off the light.

This was her first night with Lu Feng after two years. She wouldn't let her guard down until she personally confirmed that there was no danger in the environment and would continue to protect Lu Feng's safety.

The next morning.

When Lu Feng got up, he saw Lu Xueyi standing in the courtyard with her sword in hand. He knew without a doubt that the girl hadn't slept much last night.

He couldn't do anything about it, since the other person had suffered too much as a child, so he was very cautious.

Little Miao has already bought breakfast.

After the three finished eating, Lu Feng put on his official robes and prepared to go to court. Lu Xueyi immediately followed him. No matter how Lu Feng explained, there was no one in the palace who could harm him.

But the girl in white just followed without saying a word.

Finally, Lu Feng had no choice but to say, "How about this, you wait for me outside the palace gate, and I'll go talk to the emperor first to arrange for you to come into the palace with me in the future. Can you rest assured then?"

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Xueyi nodded.

"You little rascal, I just can't do anything with you."

Lu Feng sighed and walked towards the palace gate. It seemed that from now on, he would have a little tail following him around.

After attending court, Lu Feng went to the Imperial Study to request an audience when the court session ended.

Ye Bingyun immediately dismissed the others and asked what was wrong.

Lu Feng then briefly explained the matter of the girl in white. Upon hearing that she was going to protect Lu Feng's safety, Ye Bingyun's eyes lit up: "Lu Feng, if that's the case, then your bodyguard must be very powerful?"

"That's quite impressive," Lu Feng nodded.

Ye Bingyun asked curiously, "Even you say so, what rank is her cultivation?"

"Second rank." Lu Feng didn't hide anything and readily told the other party.

Ye Bingyun was overjoyed. This meant that at least until Lu Feng's injuries were fully healed, the Qian Kingdom would have two second-rank experts protecting him.

This is really great.

She looked at Lu Feng, feeling incredulous. Not only was Lu Feng himself powerful, but even the person protecting him was a second-grade expert.

What is the true level of his cultivation?

Ye Bingyun readily produced an imperial edict: "From now on, this imperial edict is for you. Seeing this token is like seeing the Emperor. With it, you can freely enter and leave the palace, and your guards can always be with you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ye Bingyun said gently, "No need to be polite, I should be the one thanking you."

Lu Feng glanced at the imperial edict, put it away, and looked at Ye Bingyun, who was dressed in a yellow robe, opposite him. He suddenly smiled with a hint of malice.

The emperor before me could be considered an enlightened ruler. I showed him no manners whatsoever, and he didn't seem to mind at all.

In that case, the other party should agree to my request.

Thinking of this, Lu Feng spoke up directly: "By the way, Your Majesty, there is actually something I need your cooperation on when I request an audience with you this time."

"What is it? Tell me about it," Ye Bingyun said casually.

Lu Feng just blurted it out.

Even though Her Majesty the Empress had disguised herself, her face instantly turned red. Then, filled with shame and anger, she cursed, "You bastard! How can I agree to something like this!"