His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

After completing the two small tasks of "gathering purple qi" and "testing the method", Xu Bing returned to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion by the same route.

He noticed some dust and sweat on his body. After a quick wash, splashing cold water on his face, and changing his clothes, he slowly made his way to Ji Yuan's room.

"going or not?"

Pushing open the door, Xu Bing saw Ji Yuan still fast asleep and asked again casually, his gaze full of amusement.

"..."

"go."

Ji Yuan was incredibly conflicted, her toes curling up in pain. Recalling her righteous refusal last night, she felt extremely embarrassed.

In this way, Xu Bing's top henchman from the Red Eagle Escort Agency was finally in place.

If the people from the four major escort agencies knew that the escort they were going to fight today was the current Empress of the Great Xi Dynasty, I wonder what they would think and how interesting their expressions would be.

Unfortunately, they will never know.

"Change into this outfit."

With a flick of his sleeve, Xu Bing produced a set of clothes that appeared on the wooden stool.

"How could I, the Son of Heaven, have fallen to such a state, being manipulated by traitors and unable to resist?"

When Jin Huang's rope came loose, Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel a deep sadness.

In no time, Ji Yuan's appearance had completely changed.

She was wearing a red fitted long dress, with a gold brocade belt around her waist, and accessories such as jade pendants and sachets. At her right hip was a gold-inlaid and jade-adorned sword. She wore animal skin boots, and her long golden hair was tied into a high ponytail.

He exudes a commanding presence.

With a slight furrow in her brows, she also exuded an aura of imperial dominance.

Xu Bing nodded repeatedly, looking the outfit up and down, and was quite satisfied.

This outfit really gives off a female knight-errant vibe.

He took out another mask to cover Ji Yuan's stunning face. The mask was very secure, with two thin straps extending to the back of her head to prevent it from falling off during the fight.

"Let's go."

Xu Bing walked ahead.

Watching Xu Bing's retreating figure, Ji Yuan's eyes flashed. This restless woman, having only recently gained her freedom, was already having ideas again.

The last time she went out, she was restricted in every way, with no freedom of movement.

But this time, if he goes out in such attire, and even has to fight with others, perhaps he might have a chance?

The thought popped into my head in an instant.

Xu Bingyi snapped his fingers.

In the next instant, Ji Yuan collapsed to the ground, only her eyeballs were still moving.

She couldn't feel her limbs, and her eyes were filled with astonishment and anger.

Xu Bing snapped his fingers again.

A warm current surged through her limbs, and Ji Yuan regained her mobility. She quickly got up and looked at Xu Bing in fear, "What did you do to me?"

Xu Bing took out a silver needle and said with a smile, "I forgot to tell you, I hid a total of thirty-two silver needles in this set of clothes."

"These silver needles are very fine; the moment you put on this suit, they have already been inserted into the corresponding acupoints."

"So, you'd better just behave yourself."

Xu Bing left without looking back.

Ji Yuan's face was extremely ugly. This treacherous villain was really cautious. He must have thought of everything that Ji Yuan could think of.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness; there was no way she could escape from Xu Bing's clutches on her own.

All her hopes were pinned on Song Si. As for herself... even though she didn't want to admit it, the fact was that she was already like a puppet, unable to escape Xu Bing's control.

She had no choice but to comply, a choice that came with a sense of humiliation.

……

The carriage headed towards White Tiger Street, but because several streets along the way were blocked by heavy snow, the carriage had to take a detour, which delayed it.

The four major escort agencies spent a lot of money to promote the martial arts competition, resulting in a large crowd already gathered outside the arena.

The people of Da Xi all love to watch a spectacle.

The carriage stopped in front of a restaurant.

The restaurant is called "White Tiger Restaurant".

It's a well-known restaurant in the heart of Baihu City. Xu Bing had actually considered buying it.

This trip can be considered a preliminary investigation.

Xu Bing had Bai Shangxue book a private room at the restaurant beforehand. He didn't want to make a big fuss about this trip, so after greeting the manager, he went straight upstairs.

We sat down in the private room.

The private room was quite elegant, with a large round table in the center, made of mahogany and polished to a high shine.

A birdcage hangs not far away, with a small green bird inside, chirping merrily.

The private room was very warm, and the innkeeper had already ordered someone to light a charcoal fire in the room, showing that the service was very attentive.

Xu Bing sat down in the private room, took out a stalk of grain from the side, and teased the caged bird to pass the time.

Ji Yuan was speechless; Xu Bing really knew how to enjoy himself.

Not far below the White Tiger Tower is a martial arts arena. The White Tiger City has many escort agencies and many disputes, so martial arts arenas are often set up there.

Several restaurants have sprung up near the arena, and some private rooms are the best spots to watch the matches. Of course, these private rooms are also more expensive.

At this moment, this private room in the White Tiger Building is one of them.

Xu Bing, carrying a birdcage, sat on the terrace, watching the competition below with great interest.

At the same time... his gaze swept across.

They also saw the restaurant across the street, where several people were sitting in private rooms, looking down at the arena.

They must be from one of the four major security escort agencies.

The other party had clearly also noticed Xu Bing.

The owner of Tianyi Escort Agency felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the handsome man opposite him, who was carrying a birdcage and exuding an air of leisure.

"Is he the mastermind behind the Red Eagle Escort Agency?"

"You're handsome, but you're too arrogant to buy into the Red Eagle Escort Agency. I'll make sure you lose everything!"

The owner of Tianyi Escort Agency stared at Xu Bing, his fingers unconsciously tightening, leaving a deep fingerprint on the mahogany chair.

Xu Bingman didn't care at all, looking completely at ease.

It was around noon.

The martial arts competition had begun, and Xu Bing stopped what he was doing, rested his chin on his hand, and looked down.

The first match was between Zhong Ziqi and a silver-medal bodyguard from Tianyi Escort Agency.

The two fought for three hundred rounds, but Zhong Ziqi eventually ran out of energy and couldn't replenish his strength in time, leading to his complete defeat.

All of a sudden.

The onlookers below the stage sighed in dismay, secretly lamenting the loss. Some knowledgeable bodyguards even shook their heads, for Zhong Ziqi was the most skilled silver-ranked bodyguard in the Red Eagle Escort Agency, and also the most experienced.

They were the most likely to win, but they lost in the end.

"Heh, even you have your miscalculations," Ji Yuan sneered, her gloating written all over her face.

However, it was hidden by the mask.

She eagerly turned her head, wanting to see Xu Bing's discomfiture, but what she saw was a calm expression.

"You woman, you're up to no good." Xu Bing offered a fair assessment of Ji Yuan's behavior.

"I kindly took you out for a walk, and instead of thanking me, you always seem to want to see me make a fool of myself," Xu Bing complained with a smile.

"If you don't imprison me, I can go out on my own," Ji Yuan couldn't help but mutter under his breath.

One game ends, and the next one begins immediately.

Next up is Lei Yong, whose opponent is a bodyguard from the Northern Scorpion Escort Agency.

The two were evenly matched in strength, but Lei Yong's Thunderclap Fist technique was extremely powerful and yang, giving him an absolute advantage before the hundredth move.

However, after a hundred moves, the situation reversed. The镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the Northern Scorpion Escort Agency revealed his Dark Snake Hand technique, using yin to overcome yang, which caught Lei Yong off guard, and he was ultimately defeated.

This is the end.

There was a collective sigh in the audience.

The four major security escort agencies were clearly well-prepared.

Despite losing two matches in a row, Xu Bing, the boss behind the Red Eagle Escort Agency, acted as if nothing had happened, leisurely sitting in a restaurant drinking and playing with birds.

Across from them, in several private rooms, sat the owners of Tianyi Escort Agency and Nanhu Escort Agency.

They whispered among themselves, revealing smug smirks of triumph, and then glanced at Xu Bing one last time.

Full of provocation.

"Kid, Red Eagle Escort Agency has already lost two rounds in a row. If you know what's good for you, you'd better admit defeat now."

"Don't end up with four consecutive losses and be ridiculed by the world, hahaha."

The owner of Tianyi Escort Agency made a provocative remark.

The third match has begun.

This match is between Zhao Xiaodao, a bronze-level bodyguard, and a silver-level bodyguard from Changhong Escort Agency.

From the very beginning of the match, the situation was one-sided, with Zhao Xiaodao being no match at all, and blood was drawn as soon as they met.

However, Zhao Xiaodao refused to admit defeat and persisted, managing to drag this one-sided fight for nearly a hundred rounds.

It was this spirit that earned the admiration of the onlookers below. Many people gradually began to feel a chill for Zhao Xiaodao.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been built up enough.

It's time for Xu Bing to make his move.

The spies he planted beforehand are beginning to show their power.

All you could hear were people shouting Zhao Xiaodao's name from the crowd, cheering him on and creating a lively atmosphere.

The heavy snow couldn't dampen his spirits; Zhao Xiaodao rose again and again, never giving up even when beaten black and blue.

In addition, there was deliberate emotional manipulation by some people.

Many people have already identified with the character Zhao Xiaodao, vowing to protect the business left by his father with their lives.

The four major security escort agencies, however, abused their power and were not good people.

Xu Bing smiled and sipped his hot tea. Everything was going in the direction he had envisioned.

The momentum built up by the four major security escort agencies in advance has now become a fait accompli.

The astute Ji Yuan, upon seeing this, immediately understood Xu Bing's true purpose.

In Xu Bing's eyes, this martial arts contest was a marketing tactic, or rather, a publicity stunt.

The first two matches were used to create the impression of a weaker opponent.

Then, they went a step further by sending Zhao Xiaodao into the scene, adding a touch of spirit and a bit of story to this vulnerable character.

At this point, if someone deliberately guides the conversation, the onlookers will unconsciously identify with Zhao Xiaodao.

In the end, Zhao Xiaodao was defeated, and the atmosphere on the scene was gloomy. Then, another person made a brilliant appearance and made a comeback.

This way.

The Red Eagle Escort Agency will surely generate initial buzz from this point on.

This will make it easier for Xu Bing to take the next step.

Ji Yuan saw through the core issue and couldn't help but feel sorry for the four major escort agencies.

When Xu Bing took over the Red Eagle Escort Agency, they were destined to become stepping stones.

At this moment, Xu Bing looked at Ji Yuan and said, "It's your turn to show off."

“Pretend…” Ji Yuan’s pretty face flushed red. What an obscene word that was, but she could roughly understand what it meant.

This also means that this grand drama is coming to an end.