C260

Chapter 260 - Journey to Western Xia

Not long after exiting the Central Plains area, Ling Xiao saw an army heading his way.

"Sect Master Ling, His Majesty has sent troops to welcome us." The envoy said excitedly.

After entering Liao Nation's territory, Ling Xiao clearly felt that the envoy was a bit nervous and vigilant. Maybe he was worried that someone would have some ulterior motive towards Ling Xiao.

From the looks of it, the internal affairs of the Liao Liao Kingdom were not peaceful either.

As Ling Xiao sat inside the Carriage, he heard a string of extremely familiar and hearty laughter just as he was wondering which of the two would come down to pick him up.

"Sect Master Ling, have you enjoyed your journey?" The curtain of the Carriage was opened by someone, revealing Ye Lvhongji's face.

Seeing Ye Lvhongji, Ling Xiao said with a bit of surprise: "Hongji's leader, I never thought that you would actually come personally."

Ye Lvhongji sat on the Carriage and walked to face Ling Xiao, "Sect Master Ling is a rare guest, no matter how busy I am, I must find some time to welcome you."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh, "Hongji's leader is still so polite."

Ye Lvhongji waved his hand and said: "It's from the heart, there is no need to be polite with Sect Master Ling. For us brothers, this is nothing."

"However, if you want me to do it myself, it's just a matter of a single sentence from Hongji's leader. There's no need to go all out." Ling Xiao looked at Ye Lvhongji, and said seriously.

After Ye Lvhongji heard this, he also put away his smile. With a serious expression, he said: "Sect Master Ling, perhaps you have also heard about the chaos in Liao Nation."

"I've only heard some rumors, but I haven't been able to obtain any definite information." Ling Xiao replied.

Even if Ling Xiao knew about this, he could not speak of it straightforwardly. Otherwise, Ye Lvhongji would definitely be cautious, why would the Ling Xiao in the Central Plains understand the situation in Liao Nation so well?

Ye Lvhongji nodded his head, then continued: "There are traitors that want to rebel, I have already sent troops to suppress them a few times, but they have not all been eliminated, these people seem to be secretly interacting with their country, it gives me a headache."

"If there are other countries meddling in this, then this matter is indeed very troublesome. It might cause some kind of misunderstanding and cause a war between countries." Ling Xiao said.

Ye Lvhongji sighed, and then spoke while leaning on the Carriage: "It's precisely because of this that I have such a headache. Originally I wanted to send out troops to suppress these traitors, but I discovered that they had all retreated to the border of Liao Nation, and were together with the troops of other countries. If I still wanted to start a crusade, then I would have given other countries an opportunity and come here to cause trouble."

"In this way, I can only rely on deterrence to make them retreat on their own." Ling Xiao raised his head and said.

Hearing this, Ye Lvhongji nodded and said, "That's exactly the case. This is also the result of the discussions we had with the ministers.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao could not help but laugh lightly, "Hongji's leader thinks that I am such a suitable ally?"

"Seeing that Ling Xiao had already guessed what he was thinking, Ye Lvhongji also laughed somewhat embarrassedly," Sure enough, nothing can be hidden in front of Sect Master Ling, I am also helpless about it. Of the surrounding neighbouring countries, other than the King of Xicha who has some relationship with me, I don't dare to trust anyone else. "

"So, the Hongji's leader wants me to be the one who connects the two?" Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked.

Hearing that, Ye Lvhongji shook his hand: "Sect Master Ling mustn't misunderstand, if it's only for the sake of joining forces, I can ask my son to make this sacrifice, but a while ago, when I was visiting Xicha, Princess Xi Xia personally asked me for help, and hoped that Sect Master Ling would be able to meet his."

"Could it be a trick?" Ling Xiao asked.

Hearing that, Ye Lvhongji's face immediately became serious, "That's impossible, Sect Master Ling can rest assured. King of Xicha and I are old friends, and we have already discussed this beforehand, I will accompany you."

Seeing Ye Lvhongji's expression, Ling Xiao laughed, "Why is Hongji's leader so agitated?

Hearing that, Ye Lvhongji was startled, he then scratched his head and said: "After all, this is not a joke, I do not wish to let Sect Master Ling feel any sense of danger."

Ling Xiao nodded and said: "I understand, I will listen to the arrangements of the Hongji's leader. As long as I can help you, I will naturally help."

"Then, I'll have to thank Sect Master Ling!" After Ye Lvhongji heard this, he cupped his fists and said.

After resting for a while at the Imperial City s of the State of Liao, the group made some preparations and then continued their journey towards the Xicha.

This time, Ling Xiao and Ye Lvhongji sat on the imperial Carriage s, escorted by thousands of people around them.

Inside the Carriage, Ling Xiao asked: "This Western Xia Princess, how much does Hongji's leader know?"

"I've only seen her a few times and I don't have a specific understanding of her, but I have a closer relationship with her father. She's not a bad person." Ye Lvhongji replied.

"Hopefully, he's a smart person, and disputes over the interests of the country won't be easily resolved. But as the representative of the Xicha, Princess Western Xia has to face too many things and pressure." Ling Xiao said.

"With Sect Master Ling here, even if she doesn't understand, he can still learn." Ye Lvhongji said.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh, "Why do I feel like Hongji's leader is really concerned about whether this reputed one will succeed or not?"

Ye Lvhongji smiled a little awkwardly, "Sect Master Ling, you also know that I don't trust many people, you are the one that I trust the most. If I don't say that you have ulterior motives, it must be a lie, but that Western Princess is as beautiful as a fairy.

"Hehe, Hongji's leader is so sure?" Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"Hee hee, men, don't they like young and beautiful …"

Entering Western Xia's territory, Ling Xiao saw countless Soldiers standing on both sides of the road through the gaps between the curtains. All of them were incomparably alert and were on guard against any accidents, and from this, Ling Xiao could tell that the Xicha was extremely concerned with the matter of Prince Consort.

"Are there a lot of competitors?" Ling Xiao asked.

Ye Lvhongji shook his head and said, "Not much. Other than the surrounding Prince s from a few countries, there are only a few sons of big families. However, with their family background and strength, they can only come here to join in the fun.

"If that's the case, then I feel quite a bit of pressure." Ling Xiao said indifferently.

Hearing this, Ye Lvhongji looked up at Ling Xiao, his expression serious as he said, "Sect Master Ling, don't joke with me. There is already the news of Sect Master Ling being a Master Wu Lin circulating in the Central Plains."