Chapter 898: Turmoil in the Capital

Chapter 898: Turmoil in the Capital

The Dong Wei forces within the Royal Palace were pushed back by Lin Nuo, but the war was far from over; rather, it had entered a new phase.

Outside the city, the Royal Guards surged in, clashing fiercely with the city guards. The Royal Guards were known for their valor, and with Dong Wei already suppressed by Lin Nuo, they had no way to reinforce their numbers. As the battle raged, the city gates were soon breached, allowing a massive influx of Royal Guards into the city.

The scene was akin to alien foes breaking through the city gates, instantly sending the citizens into a state of panic and confusion.

Was this a civil war? Had internal strife erupted?

People were frightened and scrambled to flee, causing chaos as they collided and toppled over each other.

The incoming soldiers hadn’t even engaged them, yet they were already falling in disarray, each knocked down by another.

“The princess has ordered us not to harm the civilians! Capture the resisting soldiers and assist the injured citizens!”

A general at the forefront raised his large sword, shouting loudly. The soldiers quickly responded, moving swiftly to restore order and ease the citizens’ fears.

However, on the other hand, the Refining Demon Sect was also on the move, ready to take advantage of the chaos as soon as the two sides clashed.

After all, the very existence of the Refining Demon Sect was to eliminate heretics—those who did not follow the path of demonic cultivation, namely, the common folk.

Thus, taking advantage of the upheaval to strike at the capital was an excellent opportunity.

There were also traces of Refining Demon Sect disciples within the city, and as they mounted a coordinated attack, it triggered widespread chaos.

“What’s happening? Is this Dong Wei? No, this Demon Qi…?!”

The Royal Guards were astonished; they had just breached the city, yet were already sensing the strong presence of Demon Qi.

When the Demon Qi was so thick that even ordinary people could feel it, it indicated the presence of a formidable force capable of inciting unrest.

Before long, the Royal Guards were under attack, with explosive blasts echoing through the air, and the cries of soldiers filled the sky as the fire of war spread, plunging the capital into suffering.

Qin Shili had already arrived in the capital and encountered some lurking Demon Practitioners within the city. While they operated in the shadows, Qin Shili’s sensitivity to Demon Qi had improved markedly, enabling her to detect their presence.

With her Ice Sword responding to her will, a chilling wind surged forth, leaving behind a trail of corpses.

“When did they infiltrate the city? So stealthily, I wonder how many more there are.”

Retrieving her long sword, she pressed on toward the Qin family residence.

Then, she remembered that Lin Nuo’s mother, Xia Hanmo, was also in the capital.

Recalling this, especially now with disaster looming over the city, it was only natural for her to consider the safety of the Xia family since they would soon be in-laws. She certainly didn’t want anything to happen to them.

As she moved forward, she discovered she was passing by Xia’s residence, meaning she could stop to greet them. With the capital in turmoil, she intended to suggest that the Xia family unite with the Qin family to devise defensive strategies.

Outside the Xia house, heavy troops were stationed, and just as she was about to enter, a petite girl with black hair emerged.

She recognized the girl; there were only two disciples under Han Fairy of the Xuanyun Sect left now—the one in front of her and the other, her Junior Martial Sister, Su Kexin.

The meeting was somewhat awkward; encounters on the battlefield were nothing, but in the Xia residence, it was evident that Su Kexin had some scheming in her. She had intentionally come to Xia’s side ahead of time.

She was clearly making progress in her cunning.

“Second Martial Sister, what brings you here?”

Su Kexin, holding her Phoenix Sword, had rushed out upon hearing the commotion from outside.

“Just passing by. What about you?”

“I’m here to protect the Xia family.”

“Protecting the Xia family? You must have a reason to come to the capital. Was it your master’s orders?”

“No. I came to the capital with my father to petition the court. Protecting the Xia family is a task given to me by my Senior Martial Brother, of course, I must comply with his instructions.”

Su Kexin spoke proudly; how could she not be proud? Lin Nuo had entrusted her with such an important task, clearly valuing her.

“Lin Nuo? He’s in the capital?”

Upon hearing this news, Qin Shili felt a surge of excitement inside, but her icy facade showed no signs of it.

“Yes, Senior Brother is in the capital. He has matters to attend to and asked me to protect the Xia family and Auntie. So, during this crucial time, I’m undoubtedly the one he trusts the most.”

Su Kexin continued to boast, enjoying showing off her importance in Lin Nuo’s eyes in front of Qin Shili.

“I saw that something was happening in the palace. Does it have anything to do with him?”

Qin Shili asked casually. Su Kexin made a hesitant motion, her expression uncertain as she replied,

“Maybe. Senior Brother did mention he wants to eliminate Dong Wei and restore peace for the citizens.”

Eliminating Dong Wei was indeed true, but the part about restoring peace for the citizens was just her embellishment.

“It seems he is finally going to act.”

Qin Shili thought for a moment. With Lin Nuo targeting Dong Wei, it further confirmed that he still harbored thoughts for the world, and that engaging with demons was merely his way of saving the common folk.

A trip to the palace might allow her to run into him.

Getting a hold of him wouldn’t be so easy this time; after all the lonely nights she endured without him, she certainly wouldn’t let him escape her grasp again.

Time to go.

Qin Shili unsheathed her sword and started walking towards the palace, but she wasn’t in a rush.

First, she would greet Xia Hanmo to let her know her daughter-in-law has arrived, and arrange for the Qin family to unite with the Xia family.

A sound plan indeed.

…

At the Dong Wei headquarters, grand and luxurious, more splendid than the palace.

“Lord Guo, why are you in such a rush? Have you encountered something?”

One of the subordinates noticed Guo Ran looked worried and asked with intrigue.

“It’s nothing. Just listen to my orders and elevate all defensive measures to the highest level. The Royal Guards are attacking, and we must be cautious.”

Guo Ran didn’t mention the matter of Lin Nuo; after all, being defeated by a young lad was hardly a glorious thing.

Taking advantage of the Royal Guards’ assault, he used it as an excuse.

The Dong Wei headquarters’ defenses were stronger than those of the palace. Besides, with their own people stationed there, they had a significant advantage.

Moreover, the headquarters stored many extreme medicines and mutated substances like Fury Pills, alongside proven feral strains. With such formidable defenses both inside and out, how could that brat possibly breach it?

The Dong Wei forces moved quickly, setting everything up, just waiting for Lin Nuo to arrive.

However, after waiting for a while, Lin Nuo still hadn’t shown up.

He wasn’t avoiding coming; he was just a bit tempted and had gone out to grab some Meat Floss Cakes first.