The Beautiful CEO’s Dragon Blood Bodyguard
Chapter 1388 Night Intrusion at the Prefecture Princess Mansion

Chapter 1388: Chapter 1388 Night Intrusion at the Prefecture Princess Mansion

Outside Southern Capital City, on the Liuu Family’s cargo ship port, a group of workers was hastily dredging the waterway and constructing the dock.

They had been busy for half a month; the workers were locals, while all the craftsmen were from out of town.

This port was originally able to accommodate giant cargo ships of one hundred thousand tons.

Now it had been renovated, making it two or three times larger than the previous port.

No one knew what the Liuu Family was up to, but at least a hundred giant ships could dock here now.

Spies from various factions were among them, yet after all these days, no information was gleaned.

On the day of completion, Princess Ji Wanrong and Consort Prince Long Fei came to inspect, alerting the spies.

People were secretly speculating that this port would certainly play a significant role.

At the Governor’s Mansion, Yi Zhongcheng quickly received the news.

He summoned Sima Yan, who shared his concerns, and disclosed the newly received secret report to him.

Sima Yan scanned the secret report and frowned, "The Liuu Family has decided to follow the princess unwaveringly?"

Yi Zhongcheng, sipping tea and skimming the froth with the bowl’s lid, said, "The Liuu Family is not to be feared, being just a merchant family, always swaying with the wind. As long as we are strong, they will lean toward us. Right now, they only side with the princess because she has gained influence. The key issue is this port; the princess’s inspection is definitely not a simple matter, there must be a scheme."

Sima Yan said, "What scheme could she have? Is she planning to invade Snake Island with the Liuu Family’s cargo ships? Going against water bandits’ warships with cargo ships is simply suicidal!"

Yi Zhongcheng said, "Regardless, we must remain vigilant and cannot allow the Prefecture Princess Mansion to win this battle."

Sima Yan laughed heartily, "Governor is overly anxious, hoping to change the world with the ten thousand collaborative defense army she just recruited? Even if all five route armies of South Yangtze Prefecture are mobilized, it still might not be enough to take Snake Island. It’s not like we haven’t tried eradicating bandits before; it’s just like crops, eliminate one batch and another quickly sprouts, relying on just them won’t wipe them out."

Yi Zhongcheng shared this sentiment, but still felt uneasy.

He told Sima Yan, "Your father has a naval force under his command, doesn’t he? Let’s have him deploy forces to requisition this port under the pretense of launching a military exercise to suppress Snake Island bandits. No civilian ships will be allowed near this port. At that time, should the Prefecture Princess Mansion want to board ships, I will keep them stranded ashore."

"Ingenious!"

Sima Yan clapped his thigh in approval, truly admiring the cultural prowess of these people, their minds filled with intricate schemes.

As the saying goes, rogues aren’t frightening; it’s frightening when they are cultured.

In Sima Yan’s eyes, Yi Zhongcheng was just such a cultured rogue.

As night fell, the citizens who had toiled all day began to rest.

The nightlife in the state city was vibrant, with curfews kicking in only by midnight, the streets bustling with various entertainment shops.

In hotels, teahouses, and theaters, people were packed.

All were discussing the impending battle but no one was optimistic about the Prefecture Princess Mansion.

Someone said, "The princess is all talk this time; I heard they only recruited ten thousand soldiers. You say the water bandits have a million troops, all ferocious fighters. Relying on ten thousand people, they won’t even be enough to fill the enemy’s gaps."

"Indeed, the princess might have been too nervous last time, mistakenly saying one month instead of a year, I understand her."

"It’s as if she’s trying to spite the governor! That old fox, clever and cunning, has even transferred the Left Route Army. If General Lei were here, things wouldn’t be this hard to manage."

"The princess stands by us commoners, but alas, without power, there’s only so much noise she can make."

"We await news from Chang’an City to see who eventually ascends the throne. If it’s the Third Prince, even the princess’s life will be in jeopardy!"

"..."

A group of people were drinking and eating peanuts, with none believing the princess could eradicate the water bandits.

Within the Prefecture Princess Mansion, the soldiers were equipped with the latest automatic rifles, well-trained.

They were just waiting for three days later to set sail and eliminate the bandits.

In this world, anyone who breaks into the Foundation Establishment Realm is an exceptional master.

They learn quickly and can shoot with pinpoint accuracy, hitting bullseyes from a hundred paces.

Long Fei, looking at these soldiers, felt a spark in his eyes, finding a way to counter the Demon Race.

It was to mobilize the power of the common people, using human wave tactics to counter the Demon Race.

Back then, the Flame Emperor Palace took the route of elite confrontation.

Those with high cultivation levels could certainly fight hundreds alone, but their numbers were too few, and once a battle began, they would quickly be swallowed by the Demon Army.

Now it was different, with ever-improving weapons, even ordinary people could exert superhuman strength.

In the future, once mecha experimentation was successful, they would select elite disciples from these people to wear specially designed mecha.

This would mean all the populace being soldiers, engulfing the Demon Race in the vast sea of people’s war.

The night breeze was cold; Ji Wanrong came over and draped a cloak over him.

Their relationship was nominal, and this act made Ji Wanrong blush slightly.

She said to Long Fei, "Just received word, Snake Island might send people over tonight."

Long Fei nodded, "Chu Feng has already informed me, coming is Master Fuyun of Heaven’s Eye Mountain’s ace disciple, Liuu Baiyuan. This person is adept in Spatial Law; it’s a good chance to challenge him."

Ji Wanrong said, "The Five Tiger Generals of Snake Island are backed by the Demon Clan. What do you think these demons are up to? What use do they have in painstakingly fostering these water bandits?"

Long Fei replied, "With the appearance of the Demon Race, none of the clans know how to respond. For self-protection, naturally, they’ll employ various means. This time, we’re aiming to negotiate through battle, hopefully incorporating the water bandit forces. Once successful, we can establish a firm foothold in the South Yangtze Prefecture."

"I believe in you."

Ji Wanrong looked at Long Fei with tearful eyes.

Long Fei chuckled, looking at her, "This doesn’t seem like you; you, a proud princess, now acting like a little wife?"

"Nonsense, you can’t stay proper for more than three sentences."

Ji Wanrong also laughed gently.

As they were talking, a white light flashed across the sky, moving quickly like a shooting star.

Long Fei, however, captured it with his eyes, vanished in a flash, and appeared again in midair with two thunderous booms, like thunder exploding.

He and Liuu Baiyuan clasped hands in the air, revealing their forms above.

Liuu Baiyuan looked shocked, not expecting Long Fei to intercept him.

Hastily producing an iron rod, he pointed it at Long Fei and said, "Are you the current Consort Prince, Long Fei?"

"Indeed!"

Long Fei stood with his hands behind his back, looking at him calmly and saying, "Knowing that Brother Liuu was gracing us with his presence tonight, I am here to specially welcome you."

Liuu Baiyuan’s brow tensed, realizing his whereabouts had been leaked.

But it didn’t matter; he came openly and proudly.

His rod trembled, and he arrogantly said to Long Fei, "Since you know everything, there’s no need to say more. Make your move and let me see if your reputation is just empty talk!"