I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 456 - 285: Battle, Ten Attendants

"Were you sent by Li Mu to protect the Ninth Princess?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

"Precisely." The little old man felt a bit uneasy hearing Qin Yuesheng call Li Mu by name, but he couldn’t express his emotions given that the other party’s strength was indeed superior to his. He feared being struck again by Qin Yuesheng.

"What is your name?"

"Zheng Shijian."

Qin Yuesheng extended his hand, channeling the Life and Death Ice Seal and gently tapped it on the man’s neck, letting the cold force seep into the man’s body.

As an official of the Silver Toad, the man was nothing special in his eyes but was considered quite a remarkable expert in the secular world.

Since he had come to Jiangnan to protect Ah Jiu, Qin Yuesheng naturally wouldn’t stop him.

"Follow me." Qin Yuesheng then led the man to the residence where Ah Jiu lived.

At the time, Ah Jiu was in the courtyard watering flowers. After days without seeing him, without the exhaustion of travel and exposure to the elements, Ah Jiu appeared much more rejuvenated, her complexion healthy and rosy, appearing more beautiful.

Upon seeing Qin Yuesheng appear, she immediately put down the small pot in her hand and, like a fluttering butterfly, ran over to him, smiling happily, "Brother, you’ve finally come to see me."

"Yes, it’s been a while." Qin Yuesheng pointed to Zheng Shijian who was following him and said, "This lord is a member of the Qixing Supervisory Team sent from Chang’an to protect you."

Zheng Shijian, being an official of the Silver Toad and long resident of Chang’an, had naturally seen the true appearance of Ah Jiu before. Upon seeing the Ninth Princess in person, he excitedly knelt down and said, "Ninth Princess, I apologize for arriving late."

"No need for this formality, please get up quickly." Ah Jiu, beautiful and kind-hearted, although a princess, showed no arrogance.

Qin Yuesheng said, "Lord Zheng, from now on you should remain here, specifically responsible for protecting the princess."

"I understand." Zheng Shijian agreed.

Having learned of Qin Yuesheng’s strength, he dared not act rudely towards him anymore. His attitude had clearly become much more respectful.

"Brother, will you stay for a meal?" Ah Jiu eagerly asked.

"Not this time." Qin Yuesheng shook his head, "I haven’t slept all night; I need to go back home to rest."

Ah Jiu said, "But there are beds here too."

"Alright." Qin Yuesheng was indifferent about where to sleep and agreed at once.

Hearing this, Ah Jiu was immediately delighted.

Knowing Qin Yuesheng would stay a while longer made her happy because she could admire her ’brother’s’ presence for just a bit longer.

Zheng Shijian, being older and well-versed in matters between men and women, immediately noticed Ah Jiu’s unusual attitude towards Qin Yuesheng, causing him to ponder quietly.

...

On the wedding day, the Su and Du Mansion were decorated with lanterns and banners, the sound of drums and gongs made it extraordinarily festive.

The two wealthy families sent a team of household servants with baskets to distribute red paper-wrapped date cakes along the way, drawing a crowd to witness the rare joyful event in Cyan Yang City.

Du Tankang sat calmly on a high horse in the groom’s attire, eliciting envy from everyone who saw him along the way.

Being a friend of the groom, Qin Yuesheng rode in a carriage with Du Beilun within the procession, just five steps away from the sedan chair for the bride.

"Yuesheng, you’re quite the drinker; I’ve tried many times these past days and never managed to drink you under the table," Du Beilun said, holding his forehead in slight frustration.

Qin Yuesheng smiled without answering. With his Inner Strength, he could expel the effects of alcohol; it would truly be odd if he were to get drunk.

When the procession reached the entrance of Su Mansion, the Du household servant immediately stepped forward to offer a gift to the gate guards of Su Mansion and loudly declared, "The groom has arrived."

Soon, the old lady of Su Mansion led out a woman in bridal attire, wearing a phoenix crown and red silk, slowly towards them.

"Bride, please enter the sedan chair!"

As the bride sat in the sedan chair brought by Du Mansion, everyone present couldn’t help but smile warmly, full of blessings.

...

North of Cyan Yang City.

Seven figures on seven horses galloped forward. Five wore white cloaks fluttering like banners in the wind, these were the Five of the Ten Attendants led by Xu Chu.

The other two, wearing scholars’ robes and holding Compasses, were taken from the Astronomical Bureau by Xu Chu, specifically to locate the Ninth Princess.

One of them, eagle-nosed with dual pupils and an abnormally long neck, was a natural anomaly. Suddenly, he pulled hard on the reins, shouting "Whoa," bringing his mount to an abrupt halt.

The remaining people followed suit and stopped their horses in sequence.

Xu Chu asked, "Sir, have you found anything?"

The diviner squinted, glancing towards the southeast, "Gentlemen, I have seen the Ninth Princess’s phoenix fate line."

Xu Chu was overjoyed, "Marvelous! Marvelous! Where is the Ninth Princess?"

The diviner pointed in that direction, "Over there."

Xu Chu immediately pulled out a map from his chest and spread it out on horseback to check.

Following the diviner’s indicated direction, there was only one city, called Cyan Yang.

"Let’s go." Xu Chu put away the map and galloped off urgently.

...

West Qi Mountain Temple.

As usual, Huang Ting sat habitually on the highest mountain peak, surveying the surroundings while practicing the "West Qi Mountain Scripture" of the temple.

The mountain’s aura complemented the practice of the "West Qi Mountain Scripture."

Suddenly, Huang Ting felt the distant sky darken slightly. Closer observation revealed not ordinary bats but rather manifest fates.