Chapter 312: The Best Way to Protect the Princess

Chapter 312: The Best Way to Protect the Princess

Princess Huan Sha's eyes sparkled with a bright smile, and her beauty lived up to her royal title.

Compared to the stunning celebrities online, she not only matched their looks but also possessed a unique aura that set her apart.

"It would be a great trouble for you two to take me on a tour of the Martial Cloud Pavilion," Princess Huan Sha said with a radiant smile.

Han Kang reminded them again, "The Wu Jiao Sect members are hiding in Longtai City, plotting something sinister against Princess Huan Sha."

"Even if you two die, you must ensure the princess's safety," Han Kang added, his words carrying a chilling tone.

In truth, Han Kang's words were more frightening than the actual threat. The Martial Cloud Pavilion had long been under his control.

If the Wu Jiao Sect members dared to harm Princess Huan Sha in Longtai City, that would be truly outrageous.

However, the primary purpose of Han Kang's words was to remind the duo to ensure the princess's safety.

"You two don't need to follow us, it's not fun to have a crowd," Princess Huan Sha said, then cheerfully walked towards Qi Yuan and Han Xianyun.

Han Kang watched this scene, his expression turning contemplative.

Today, his younger brother's attitude towards him was vastly different.

Could it be... that he had heard something? Han Kang gave a few more instructions, and the ministers of Liulishu Kingdom also added their words, allowing the trio to enter the Martial Cloud Pavilion without hesitation.

The princess had an alarm device on her, which would sound if she encountered danger.

Most importantly, if attacked, the radiant energy shield on the princess's body would activate, capable of withstanding a sniper rifle shot.

This time, the three of them entered the Martial Cloud Pavilion without any obstacles.

Princess Huan Sha seemed quite talkative, and as she looked at Qi Yuan, she said slowly, "This gentleman seems rather gloomy, is there something troubling you?"

Qi Yuan nodded vigorously. "I'm too poor."

Princess Huan Sha was slightly taken aback, not expecting Qi Yuan to be so direct.

Her perception of Qi Yuan took a slight turn for the worse.

She felt that Qi Yuan was trying to take advantage of her connections.

It was understandable to want to climb the social ladder, but to do so without offering anything in return... that was just shameless.

"I only have one hundred million Qin Yuan currency," Qi Yuan said, his face filled with worry.

Princess Huan Sha was completely stunned at that moment.

The thought that had just crossed her mind now seemed absurd.

"One hundred million is a lot," she said, aware of the exchange rate between the two countries. It was a number that ordinary people could hardly fathom.

"It's not enough," Qi Yuan replied, his face filled with disappointment. "I want to buy so many things."

"Do you plan to buy a fighter jet with one hundred million?" Han Xianyun asked, puzzled.

"I want to buy... Arching Star," Qi Yuan said seriously. "I just got slapped in the face, and I almost couldn't even enter the Martial Cloud Pavilion. I need to buy Arching Star, slap them back, or else... I'll lose all my face."

Han Xianyun was speechless.

Princess Huan Sha said, "Are you joking, sir?"

Buying Arching Star—what a bold thought!

At that moment, she realized she had misunderstood Qi Yuan. He wasn't asking for money or trying to take advantage of her; he was just being humorous.

"I'm too poor," Qi Yuan continued. "Recently, I've been watching videos of people like An Chuan and Jing Can, the 20-year-old girl who became the new richest person with 800 billion assets."

"Compared to them, I'm too poor," Qi Yuan added, genuinely feeling the gap between himself and others.

"How much less beef would I have to eat to save up that much money?" Qi Yuan truly felt the disparity between himself and others.

He contemplated the idea of following those accounts and attempting to scam them into marriage.

If he could scam half of their assets from a few people, wouldn't he have enough to buy Arching Star?

However, there was still one issue.

"You're a princess, you must have connections," Qi Yuan said to Princess Huan Sha, his face full of anticipation. "Can you help me find out something?"

Princess Huan Sha felt like she was on a rollercoaster, her judgment constantly shifting. She replied gently, "Please, go ahead."

"I want to know where I can buy Arching Star, and approximately how much it would cost," Qi Yuan asked, stating his question.

He felt that he needed to start saving.

When eating beef noodles, he couldn't afford to add an extra serving of beef.

He had to save up for Arching Star.

"I don't know either," Princess Huan Sha said with an awkward laugh.

If it had been a one-time joke, it would have been funny.

But now... it seemed like he had a mental illness.

Hearing this answer, Qi Yuan felt quite let down.

Han Xianyun, on the other hand, broke out in a cold sweat.

Having interacted with Qi Yuan before, he was aware of his strength and understood his personality.

Qi Yuan was serious about this.

Han Xianyun didn't dare continue the conversation and instead changed the subject, "Princess Huan Sha, if there's no hostility between Wu Gu Kingdom and Liulishu Kingdom, why would the Wu Jiao Sect members plot against you?"

Han Xianyun loved gossip, especially when it involved royalty.

This was a juicy, gossip-filled story.

Princess Huan Sha's eyes flashed with anger as she replied, "The Wu Jiao Sect members claim that I'm the reincarnation of the Wu God's beloved youngest daughter. They say I need to return to heaven and be by the Wu God's side day and night!"

When the princess of Liulishu Kingdom was born, the king even invited priests from Wu Gu Kingdom to perform a blessing ceremony.

This was a common practice in royal families.

However, during this blessing ceremony, a problem arose.

The priest from the Wu Jiao Sect claimed that Princess Huan Sha was the reincarnation of the Wu God's most beloved youngest daughter.

This youngest daughter, known for her mischievous nature, had secretly run away from heaven to the mortal realm. To return to heaven, she needed to die.

Therefore, the Wu Jiao Sect members had been plotting to kill Princess Huan Sha.

Naturally, the king of Liulishu Kingdom was furious about this.

How could he allow his princess to die? It was unacceptable on a personal level, and it would also be a loss of face for the royal family.

However, Wu Gu Kingdom and Liulishu Kingdom had extensive trade relations, so this matter was never brought to the forefront.

"The Wu Jiao Sect members have no shame," Han Xianyun said. "I even claimed that the Wu God was my wife. Do they plan to send the Wu God to my bed?"

"You're right," Princess Huan Sha said, covering her mouth with a small smile.

Qi Yuan, standing nearby, looked at Han Xianyun and said coldly, "Scumbag, your wife's blood isn't even cold yet, and you're already thinking of a new one!"

Although Qi Yuan was also a scumbag, he wasn't as bad as Han Xianyun, who didn't even know if the person he was talking about was male or female but still called them his wife.

As the saying goes, "Don't waste a good girl, and don't let a bad girl go to waste." Qi Yuan could only live up to the first half of this saying.

"No!" Han Xianyun thought of his rather eccentric wife, and his legs went soft.

Princess Huan Sha, standing beside him, widened her eyes, as if she had discovered something extraordinary. However, being intelligent, she didn't press further but instead changed the topic, "The Wu Jiao Sect is just all talk. Over the years, I've lived well, and with my father's guards protecting me, the Wu Jiao Sect can't do anything to me."

Princess Huan Sha's country, Liulishu Kingdom, was a small nation but rich in energy resources. By selling these resources, they had become incredibly wealthy.

The princess had numerous guards around her, all willing to die for her.

At this moment, outside the Martial Cloud Pavilion, there was a team of such warriors.

"The Wu Jiao Sect is indeed all talk and boasts. Recently, our Qin Yuan Kingdom's martial artists directly captured one of their priests!" Han Xianyun said proudly.

In today's world, martial artists could boast about their combat achievements.

Princess Huan Sha smiled happily, "Actually, I've admired Qin Yuan's martial arts since I was little. Unfortunately, my father didn't allow me to cultivate, saying he was afraid I'd become a muscular woman."

She spoke with a hint of regret.

Han Xianyun looked at Princess Huan Sha and agreed, "I think your father is right. If you practiced martial arts, you might lose your beauty, and you might even be stronger than me in combat."

"The gene enhancer is indeed powerful, but I don't have any combat strength. Otherwise, when we entered, they wouldn't have needed to protect me." Princess Huan Sha's smile was as bright as the winter sun.

"Rest assured, with us here, even if the Shadow Team of the Wu Jiao Sect comes, they won't be able to harm you!" Han Xianyun said, glancing at Qi Yuan beside him.

Qi Yuan's strength was something he had personally witnessed.

A ruthless person capable of destroying an entire military camp could be called a god on land!

The strongest of the Wu Jiao Sect was the Shadow Team, all of whom were fanatical believers who often carried out suicide attacks.

But after all, they were mortals. Even with the gene enhancer, how could they compare to a celestial being like Qi Yuan?

One would come, and one would die. Two would come, and a pair would die.

Princess Huan Sha noticed this detail and was slightly stunned.

Although she admired martial artists, she knew their power had limits.

Why was Han Xianyun so confident about Qi Yuan?

"How will the two of you protect me?" Princess Huan Sha asked with a smile, her eyes fixed on Qi Yuan.

As long as it wasn't some dramatic gossip, she was willing to explore and uncover some people's little secrets.

Qi Yuan looked at Princess Huan Sha, deep in thought, "That depends on what methods the Wu Jiao Sect uses."

"The Shadow Team of the Wu Jiao Sect has thousands of members who are proficient in various firearms, swords, and other weapons. They excel in assassination and hacking. If necessary, they can also provide aerial support. Ordinary martial artists have no chance against them." Princess Huan Sha answered honestly.

Han Xianyun nodded, "To be honest, if I encountered the Shadow Team here, I'd have no chance of survival."

The combat squads of the Shadow Team had all taken the gene enhancer, and it was a special one at that.

This special gene enhancer significantly increased the user's strength but also disrupted the body's balance.

Members of these combat squads wouldn't live past ten years.

This gene enhancer was officially banned in all countries.

But the Wugu Kingdom didn't care.

And the number of fanatical believers of the Wu God was countless.

So, the Shadow Team's combat squads never lacked members.

"It's indeed a bit troublesome. Even on Blue Star, they can rival the Dragon Group.

Except for the Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King or the War God, almost no one can match them.

It seems, Princess Huan Sha, you're in danger." Qi Yuan muttered.

Han Xianyun was puzzled, "What's Blue Star and the Dragon Group?"

"I'll tell you a secret. I'm actually an alien, and you all are... foreigners!"

"You're the foreigner!" Princess Huan Sha didn't believe Qi Yuan's words, taking them as a joke, "I'm in danger, and how will you protect me?"

"It's simple. Just don't let them find you, and everything will be fine."

"Huh?" Princess Huan Sha was confused, not understanding Qi Yuan's meaning.

"If the Shadow Team can't find you, they can't kill you.

So, the best way to protect Princess Huan Sha is to turn her into... an amoeba!" Qi Yuan said calmly.

Princess Huan Sha was dumbfounded.

Han Xianyun was also stunned.

He didn't quite understand.

In a 1919 novel, he had never seen such a version!

"Transform her!" Qi Yuan pointed, and the original Princess Huan Sha instantly disappeared.

Han Xianyun's eyes widened, "Where's Princess Huan Sha?"

"She's right in front of you, transformed into an amoeba. From now on, you should call her the Amoeba Princess."

Qi Yuan waved his hand, and Han Xianyun looked around, but he couldn't see anything.

"Brother, do you need glasses? Such a big amoeba, and you can't see it?"

Qi Yuan was speechless.

To protect this amoeba from dying, Qi Yuan specially set up a protective shield outside.

"I can't see her," Han Xianyun shook his head.

"It seems you need a microscope," Qi Yuan waved his hand.

The amoeba fell into a crack in a brick.

"Done. I've placed Princess Huan Sha in a safe location. After we finish our trip, we'll bring her back.

Now, the Shadow Team can't see her, so she's safe." Qi Yuan yawned.

Beside him, Han Xianyun's head was still in a daze.

Protect the princess like this?

Turn the princess into an amoeba?

Who would protect a princess like this?

He realized that after spending time with Qi Yuan, his head often felt dizzy, and he couldn't think straight.

Suddenly, he thought of something and blurted out, "Mr. Qi, now that Princess Huan Sha has become an amoeba, what if we can't find her later?"

"It's simple. Go and borrow a microscope to find it." Qi Yuan answered without hesitation.

"But... What if I accidentally step on her and kill her while searching?" Han Xianyun was worried.

Princess Huan Sha had transformed into an amoeba, such a tiny creature that a mere spit might drown her.

"Then I'm sorry, my friend. You're a murderer, and you've killed the princess."

Qi Yuan shrugged and headed deeper into the Martial Cloud Pavilion.

Han Xianyun hesitated but eventually followed.

At this moment, his heart was filled with anxiety.

He could only pray to the gods, hoping that the princess would be lucky.

The two of them no longer paid attention to Princess Huan Sha.

After all, wasn't the task to protect the princess? Transforming into an amoeba was also a form of protection.

As they arrived at the Martial Cloud Pavilion, a thirteen-story wooden building stood before them.

By now, Han Xianyun had somewhat recovered, and her mind was no longer in disarray.

"The Martial Cloud Pavilion was built over a thousand years ago. What we see now is a reconstruction.

This entire building has only one place that has been preserved since its construction a thousand years ago, and it's the most precious part of the Martial Cloud Pavilion."

She was referring to the Wu Yun Engraving.

The Wu Yun Engraving was made from specially treated Thunder Yin Wood, taking a century to seal the mountains and rivers, and it would not decay for a millennium.

On the engraving, there were traces left by over a thousand martial artists over the centuries, serving as a source of admiration and learning for future generations.

Mentioning the Wu Yun Engraving, Han Xianyun's eyes filled with reverence.

"Why is it called the Martial Cloud Pavilion and not the Martial Cloud Building?" Qi Yuan's focus once again surprised Han Xianyun.

"Maybe... the person who built it preferred a pavilion," Han Xianyun casually replied.

The two took the elevator and quickly reached the top floor of the Martial Cloud Pavilion.

At the top, there was a Wu Yun Engraving.

The engraving was approximately ten square meters in size.

The entire Wu Yun Engraving was made of wooden yellow, with a hint of purple shining through, exuding an air of nobility.

This wood seemed perfect for making coffins.

On the Wu Yun Engraving, various traces were preserved.

There were indentations from fingers, marks from swords and knives, and even footprints.

"The martial prowess of these predecessors is truly terrifying. They could leave their marks on the Wu Yun Engraving with just their fingers.

I have reached the martial arts limit, but even with my fingers, I couldn't leave such marks.

These predecessors, in terms of personal strength, were probably on par with those who had taken gene enhancers."

Without breaking through the martial arts limit, they possessed such formidable power. What would it be like if they did break through...?" Han Xianyun sighed.

The martial arts lineage had been declining over the centuries.

According to historical records, two thousand years ago, Arching Star produced numerous martial artists, and those who broke through the limits were as common as crucian carp in the river.

But in the past thousand years, aside from Luo Bufen, there hadn't been a single person who broke through the martial arts limit.

"Your ancestors were quite diverse, with chickens, ducks, and even dung beetles..."

Qi Yuan casually observed the engravings.

"It seems your ancestors were all martial arts immortals. It's not your fault that you prefer foreign women; it's a genetic issue inherited from your ancestors."

Qi Yuan's eyes could see hidden information.

Through the Wu Yun Engraving, he could discern the bloodlines of those who had left their marks on the wooden engraving.

There were all sorts of creatures, including chickens, ducks, and dung beetles.

However, Qi Yuan's expression changed slightly as he spoke.

A boomerang had struck him.

Ning Tou's past life was a golden canary from Jiupanshan.

If he were to marry and have children with a golden canary, wouldn't his offspring resemble these foreigners to some extent?

Han Xianyun's confusion deepened, and her mind remained in disarray.

She couldn't understand what Qi Yuan was saying.

"Mr. Qi, are you serious about the bloodlines you mentioned?"

"Yes, you are definitely a descendant of the pest rat. I assure you." Qi Yuan replied truthfully.

"What? Evolution is a lie, and Qin Erwen's coffin lid can't contain the truth!" At this moment, Han Xianyun chose to believe Qi Yuan.

After all, Mr. Qi was an immortal.

Immortals were knowledgeable and experienced, so it made sense.

"The historical records don't mention your origins, so it's possible that you are indeed a descendant of the pest rat."

Qi Yuan could make up stories freely.

After all, these were wild tales, and people could say whatever they wanted.

There was a story about Sima Zhao killing the emperor, and someone wondered why he didn't kill the historians as well, so they wouldn't record the incident, and he wouldn't bear the infamy of regicide.

Someone else chimed in, saying that according to a wild tale, Sima Zhao had a male preference and fell for the emperor on the street. When the emperor refused, Sima Zhao killed him in anger.

"Am I really a descendant of rats?" Han Xianyun pondered for a moment and decided not to think about it further.

Even if that were true, would she stop living in a mansion and start living in a cave?

Would she stop taking medicine when sick and start taking rat poison instead?

"Which one of these is left by Luo Bufen?" Qi Yuan asked.

To be honest, Qi Yuan had already seen over ten traces on the engraving that surpassed the martial arts limit.

It seemed that there were indeed people who broke through the martial arts limit in ancient times, but they hid their identities and didn't flaunt their power.

"This one." Han Xianyun pointed to a delicate fingerprint.

"This guy... had six fingers?" Qi Yuan was surprised.

Han Xianyun was even more confused.

How could he tell that there were six fingers from just one fingerprint?

Qi Yuan carefully examined the fingerprint, his expression calm.

"It seems that the key to breaking through the martial arts limit lies in one's bloodline."

This fingerprint provided Qi Yuan with a lot of useful information.

Luo Bufen was a ruthless man.

To break through the martial arts limit, he even...

However, Qi Yuan's game character was an orphan, and he couldn't do what Luo Bufen did, which was to eat anything.

So, his breakthrough opportunity came from the sea and the mutant sea monster.

(End of Chapter)

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