On the hovercraft, Li Shimin finally snapped back to reality, his eyes shining as he looked at Fang Er.
Earlier, that kid said he found Princess Pingyang?
Fang Er nodded heavily, already imagining Chai Yue's expression upon seeing Princess Pingyang.
"Paratrooper One calling Base Zero, Princess Pingyang has been secured and is en route back!"
Suddenly, Xue Rengui's voice crackled through the walkie-talkie again.
Hahahaha!
Li Shimin was overjoyed. He had just been about to order Fang Er to command Xue Rengui, but unexpectedly, the person was already on their way!
His sister, who had been gone for seven years, was about to reappear before him. What a miracle!
He'd have to ask his elder sister later why she only appeared in dreams to this brat and never to him.
The hundred thousand enemy soldiers had now become like startled rats, scurrying everywhere.
The Protectorate Army and the Skyfire Army were strenuously demanding surrender. Helicopters circled the perimeter, their dark muzzles poking out from the cabins, causing these routed soldiers to flee from south to north, then from north to west.
Could legs outrun a helicopter?
Obviously not, so soon enough, these terrified routed soldiers knelt down, dropped their weapons, and surrendered with their hands on their heads.
On the hovercraft's deck, Fang Er looked at the thirty cars surrounded and began communicating with the system in his mind.
"Granny, please point the way. Which car is the grandson who cursed you in?"
After a long while, the system replied, "That grandson isn't here!"
Fang Er: ???
"Are you sure he isn't here?"
System: "Sure, definitely, and absolutely not here!"
What the heck!
Fang Er couldn't help but curse. He had thought he could capture that rat this time and retrieve the part of the system that had gained intelligence, but unexpectedly, the rat wasn't among these hundred thousand troops!
He quickly pressed on, "Can you track his location?"
System: "Out of sensor range."
Fang Er: "How far is the sensor range?"
System: "Uncertain, but within at least one li, I can definitely sense it."
Fang Er looked at the chaotic scene ahead. The battlefield was more than one li wide!
Where was that rat hiding?
He jumped off the hovercraft, casually conjured a motorcycle, started it, and quickly rode around the battlefield.
The others on the ship were gazing at the battlefield with emotion, completely unaware of his movements.
One lap, two laps, but still no sign of the man.
Damn it, did he abandon the hundred thousand troops and flee on his own?
And to attract his attention, he left all three tanks here. He was truly willing to spend money!
Thinking about his mother-in-law's return, he decided to put the matter of the second traverser aside for now. Without an army, no matter how capable he was, he was just one person.
Riding the motorcycle back to the hovercraft, he saw the helicopters flown by Xue Rengui and the others had landed.
Seven women, old and young, one of whom looked exactly as Cheng Yaojin had described!
It was his mother-in-law, the most formidable female general of the Great Tang Empire, Princess Pingyang, Li Xiuning!
At this moment, Li Xiuning was staring blankly at Li Shimin, both of their expressions filled with immense emotion.
After a long, long, long time.
Li Xiuning, with tears in her eyes, finally broke the silence, "Er Lang!"
Li Shimin walked to her side, trembling. He hesitated for a moment, then tightly embraced her, as if afraid she would disappear again.
He cried out with all his might, "Elder Sister! Er Lang has missed you, missed you for seven full years!"
Historically, Li Xiuning had led troops guarding Niangziguan after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and only upon her death was her body sent back to Chang'an for burial.
So, based on her own experiences, she too had not seen Li Shimin for many years.
The siblings embraced and wept bitterly, while those around them respectfully turned their heads away.
Only Chai Shao stood there, looking at her blankly.
After crying for a while, Li Shimin remembered there were others. He quickly let go of Li Xiuning and pointed to Chai Shao, "Elder Sister, look, Sichang is here too!"
Li Xiuning's demeanor changed instantly. She strode over to Chai Shao, cupped his face in her hands, and kissed him fiercely.
This kiss transcended time.
This kiss was a harmonious union.
This kiss was born of deep affection.
This kiss was earth-shattering.
This kiss almost suffocated him!
*Slap!*
Li Li Xiuning suddenly pushed Chai Shao away, then backhanded him. Five clear finger marks instantly appeared on Chai Shao's face, burning hot.
"Why haven't you visited Niangziguan for so long!"
*Slap!*
Another slap.
"How many little foxes have you found in my absence!"
*Slap!*
Yet another slap.
"You didn't put your arm around my waist just now, are you trying to rebel?"
*Slap!*
And another slap.
But Li Xiuning said nothing more. She threw herself into Chai Shao's arms again, weeping softly.
Chai Shao stood there motionlessly after the four slaps, staring at her foolishly, afraid it was all a dream that would vanish if he moved.
It wasn't until she lunged at him again, feeling her presence and warmth, that he finally realized he wasn't dreaming.
Rumble, rumble, rumble~~
At this moment, the ground suddenly began to shake.
Fang Er saw six giant rhinoceroses, each carrying a formidable general, charging towards them.
When firing rocket launchers, one must first survey the area to ensure no friendly fire. This had already made it clear to everyone that they could not be killed.
Therefore, both the Skyfire Army and the Protectorate Army actively made way for them.
On the hovercraft, Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong exchanged glances and returned to the cabin to retrieve their weapons.
One held his mace, the other his halberd.
Having no mounts for the journey, they casually borrowed a steed from the soldiers of the Third Master and rode to meet Guan Yu and the others.
"Where is the Overlord Xiang Yu!"
Xiang Yu smiled slightly, flicked his long sword, and pointed at Cheng Yaojin.
"I am the Hegemon-King of Western Chu. Who are you!"
"Duke of the present dynasty, Cheng Zhijie. Battle!"
Cheng Yaojin also extended his halberd towards Xiang Yu, let out a roar, and spurred his horse to charge at Xiang Yu.
Battle!
How could Xiang Yu be intimidated by him?
Li Xiuning was a Tang princess. During their earlier conversation, she had revealed her desire to serve the Tang after her return. Therefore, this battle was likely a show of strength by the Tang generals.
Heh, then let me show you the ferocity of the Hegemon-King!
Meng Ben, Gao Chong, Guan Yu, and the others understood the intention, so they halted their rhinoceroses and stepped aside to watch, not interfering.
Qin Qiong, holding his twin mirrors, gazed at them, his fighting spirit soaring.
"I am a Duke of the present dynasty, Qin Shubao!"
"Where is the Martial Saint Guan Gong? Are you willing to fight!"
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