Chapter 475: Journey to the Capital
Shi Han couldn’t wait to share the good news with the chief, who naturally nodded with joy upon hearing it.
That very day, Tao Ming led fifteen of the strongest men from the Stone Tribe, leaving their home for Luo City.
By the time they arrived, it was already well past midnight.
The Stone Tribe men, seeing the houses prepared for them in advance by Luo City, and the hot kang, and their eyes were filled with gratitude!
“So, you Han people sleep on such warm beds in this freezing weather? We sleep on wooden planks covered with animal skins, wear animal skins, and cover ourselves with animal skins. This bed is so big, so soft, and so warm.”
One of the Stone Tribe men, touching the already heated kang, felt he had never been so warm in winter in his thirty years of life.
Shortly after, the Stone Tribe men, dressed in animal skins, began to feel too hot and breathless. Tao Ming and others went to the window, opened a crack, and pointed to the fireplace on the wall.
“This burns coal, which warms the room. If you’re inside, you don’t need to wear so many layers. It’s late today, but we’ll get you some cloth clothes tomorrow, so you won’t be so hot inside.”
Upon hearing Liu Can’s words, the Stone Tribe men were filled with gratitude once more.
“Yes, yes, we must thank the City Lord and Miss in person tomorrow. Our Stone Tribe has never had such a warm winter in over a thousand years. It’s all thanks to Luo City.”
Zhang Hu, upon hearing Yu Luo’s words, solemnly accepted the order. “Rest assured, Miss. We will guard Luo City with our lives and protect the City Lord and Madam. Please go without worry.”
“During my absence, you must defend Luo City well. I’ll be using qinggong (light-body skill) the whole way, so I should reach the capital in a few days. If all goes well, I’ll be back in ten days at most. In the meantime, if Luo City is besieged, do your best to assist my father in defending it. If you really can’t win, hold the city and protect our brothers.”
Xuan Qi had even told her not to go, as instructed by Chi Jinchen, but remembering how Chi Jinchen had saved her life several times and the matter of Ah Bai being held by the Empress, Yu Luo decided to go anyway.
Beside her sat Yu Haojie, who had also stayed up all night.
Yu Luo was surprised to see Xuan Qi, but relieved when he said he had returned to lead the private army.
She didn’t know what trouble Chi Jinchen was in at the capital that required her to bring his private army. Yu Luo, still hesitant, was weighing the risks when Chi Jinchen’s personal guard returned in the evening.
After settling the Stone Tribe members, Tao Ming and Liu Can went to report back to Yu Luo.
After leaving something for Xuan Qi for safe communication, Xuan Qi led the private army out of Luo City that night.
That night, Yu Luo carefully selected a hundred musketeers and three hundred archers, along with some equipment, preparing to set off in the latter half of the night.
At this moment, she was still making preparations for the journey to the capital.
Yu Luo gathered several of her trusted subordinates from Luo City and gave them instructions.
Even though it was late at night, Yu Luo didn’t sleep.
Leading a private army into the capital was a serious crime of rebellion, but Xuan Qi didn’t say much, so she didn’t ask further.
“Yes, just go, Xiao Luo. Why are you worried about us? The people who can control the beasts are all here now. Even if Feng City or other countries attack Luo City, don’t I, your father, have a trump card?
Go without worry! Return soon.”
Although Yu Haojie was worried about his daughter, he knew that Yu Luo had to face some things.
He had wanted to go in her place, but Yu Luo said he had no system, no space, and couldn’t carry many supplies, so he wouldn’t be of much help. He had to give up.
“Alright, then take care of yourselves at home, Father. I won’t say goodbye to the others. I’ll come back safely.”
Yu Haojie led a group to see Yu Luo and the others off from the City Lord’s mansion. They immediately crossed the city walls and used flying kungfu to rush towards the capital of the Lan Yue Dynasty.
They also took the Eldest Prince, who had been tortured beyond recognition.
The Eldest Prince was fully armed and unconscious throughout the journey.
Now that Yu Luo was no longer a criminal, her travel documents had been prepared.
They passed through Pingyang City smoothly.
After crossing the Ninefold Mountains, it wasn’t as cold as the wilderness.
Hundreds of people rushed towards the capital day and night, resting under trees for an hour or two when exhausted, then continuing their journey.
They reached the outskirts of the capital three days later.
Yu Luo immediately sent a signal, and Chi Jinchen arrived in the suburbs in less than an incense stick’s time.
Seeing Yu Luo’s tired and haggard appearance, Chi Jinchen felt a pang of heartache.
“Didn’t I send Xuan Qi back to tell you not to come?”
As Chi Jinchen spoke, he took off his fox fur cloak.
The black cloak was placed on Yu Luo’s shoulders before she could react.
Yu Luo was startled and tried to step back, reaching for his cloak, but Chi Jinchen was even more forceful, quickly fastening the cloak at her collar.
The group of subordinates behind Yu Luo, witnessing this scene, were secretly amused, suppressing their laughter.
“So that’s why Miss was in such a hurry. How come we, your closest subordinates, didn’t notice after all this time in Luo City?”
Luo San teased, and Yu Luo’s face flushed.
She frowned and glared at Luo San.
“Just because we’re not in Luo City, you think I can’t deal with you?”
Seeing Yu Luo angry, Luo San quickly waved his hands and apologized.
But his expression showed no sign of remorse.
Yu Luo calmly looked away, took off Chi Jinchen’s cloak, and threw it back to him.
“Don’t do this. It’s misleading.”
Chi Jinchen.
Holding his cloak, Chi Jinchen’s handsome face broke into a wider smile.
He wasn’t embarrassed at all, knowing Yu Luo’s personality well.
“Alright, if Xiao Luo doesn’t like it, I won’t do it again. It’s cold outside. I’ll take you to a manor. It’s not far from the city. With your flying kungfu, Xiao Luo, it’s only half an incense stick’s time. I think you need to rest.”
(End of Chapter 475)
