Marquis Mo was pinned under Turtle Egg’s foot, his face flushed crimson.

The expressions on the faces of Shenshan and the others only intensified Marquis Mo’s immense humiliation.

Just days ago, on this very Cangyun Battlefield, he had beaten them so badly they could only defend. But now, after a few short days, he was appearing before them like this.

’This is a disgrace. An absolute, utter disgrace!’

"Imperial Brother, life’s victories and defeats are not determined by a single moment of honor or disgrace. Since they have the means to capture us, what does it matter if we become their servants for a time?" Just then, a calm voice spoke up.

Lin Hao raised an eyebrow, a peculiar glint flashing in his eyes.

He looked over and was met by Yunxi’s smiling eyes.

"Well now, little girl, I didn’t expect you to have such a revelation after just two days as a handmaiden. Not bad. Your future is limitless." Turtle Egg turned, looking at Yunxi with a surprised expression.

Marquis Mo fell silent. Even Shenshan seemed lost in thought.

Lin Hao smiled faintly but said nothing.

"Young Master, you look like you’ve been traveling hard and are in a hurry. Should we be setting off?" Yunxi caught Lin Hao’s smile and asked him in a soft voice.

Those were not the words a princess should say at all; she truly sounded like a handmaiden.

"You’re right, we should get going. Shenshan, this place won’t need defending for a while. You and your brothers can head back to Jumo City." Lin Hao couldn’t bear to see the soldiers holding their post here, so he gave the order.

"Yes, sir." Shenshan followed Lin Hao’s words to the letter. Hearing the command, he nodded without the slightest hesitation.

"Young Master, I’m afraid that isn’t wise. Although we are your captives, my Father Sovereign won’t hold back his troops just because you have us." Yunxi, seeming to have truly settled into her role, tried to dissuade him.

Lin Hao smiled and, instead of answering, posed a question of his own. "I know you’ve been wondering why I left Chu Yanwu behind in Flame Heaven City. I can tell you the answer now."

When Lin Hao said this, not only Yunxi but also Marquis Mo looked ready to listen intently.

When they left Flame Heaven City, Lin Hao had surprisingly not brought Chu Yanwu along. This had deeply puzzled Marquis Mo and Yunxi, and they had been unable to figure it out.

"Because he will become the City Lord of Flame Heaven City, and after that, he will host a wine-tasting convention."

Hearing Lin Hao’s words, the color drained from Yunxi’s face.

She finally understood why Lin Hao had caused a disturbance in Flame Heaven City right before they left.

’We were captured in Flame Heaven City. Once this news gets out, Mo Yantian is a dead man. And Mo Yantian won’t just sit there and wait to die; he’ll definitely try to flee. Chu Yanwu’s identity hasn’t been exposed, so it would be a matter of course for him to take over the City Lord’s position.’

’And that wine... I know its value. Just a small cup would be enough to attract the attention of even the old ancestors. One can only imagine what the wine-tasting convention would be like. With this convention, Chu Yanwu’s status will be elevated even further. And he will certainly find a way to prevent the Sovereign of the Mo Yun Kingdom from dispatching troops.’

’If Chu Yanwu were to add something extra to that wine, he might even be able to take down the entire Mo Yun Kingdom in one fell swoop!’

’Perhaps Chu Yanwu’s role extends even further than that.’

The thought that a single one of Lin Hao’s chess pieces possessed the power to topple a nation sent a chill through Yunxi’s heart.

’This Lin Hao... he’s terrifying!’

’But, thankfully...’

Thinking of a certain reason, Yunxi finally felt a sense of relief.

"Flame Heaven City... that’s a major city of the Mo Yun Kingdom! Brother Lin, you actually managed to turn one of their key figures. Shenshan is in absolute awe!"

To single-handedly infiltrate the Mo Yun Kingdom and achieve something like this... Shenshan believed that among the hundreds of millions of people in the Cangnan Empire, you wouldn’t find a single other person of the same generation who could match Lin Hao.

With methods like these, he could truly command the winds and clouds.

Behind Shenshan, all the soldiers gazed at Lin Hao with looks of worship. They had fought on this Cangyun Battlefield for months, surviving by the skin of their teeth, yet they hadn’t been able to repel the Mo Yun Kingdom’s frenzied assault. But the moment Lin Hao arrived, the battle was decided. Such ability was definitely comparable to a War God!

"I was just riding on someone else’s coattails. It’s nothing special." Lin Hao didn’t dare take the credit, shaking his head with a smile.

"Don’t be so modest! Brother Lin, let’s go to Jumo City and tell the General this great news!" Shenshan seemed exceptionally excited.

After days of non-stop travel, Lin Hao also wanted to take this opportunity to wash up before setting out again, so he nodded in agreement.

Shenshan gave some instructions to the soldiers behind him, then led the way with Lin Hao down Jumo Ridge and into Jumo City.

Chen Tianyu, having heard the news, came to welcome them personally. Following behind him were Lin Tian and Lin Yuan.

When Chen Tianyu saw the people Lin Hao had brought back, he was utterly shocked. And after hearing Shenshan’s report, he was left completely dumbfounded.

Chen Tianyu had never imagined that Lin Hao, all by himself, would achieve such a momentous victory by infiltrating the Mo Yun Kingdom.

"Brother Lin, this is the best news I’ve heard in months! We’re not stopping until we’re drunk tonight!" Chen Tianyu clapped Lin Hao on the shoulder and roared with laughter.

"Brother Chen, there’s no need for drinks. If you want to drink, you can go to Flame Heaven City soon," Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Flame Heaven City? A city in the Mo Yun Kingdom? I can go there?" Chen Tianyu thought he must have misheard.

The Mo Yun Kingdom and Cangnan were enemies. Plus, Lin Hao had just captured the Mo Yun Kingdom’s Crown Prince and Princess. Going to the Mo Yun Kingdom at a time like this was just asking for death, wasn’t it?

"If you receive an invitation, you can go without a worry," Lin Hao replied with a smile, his expression confident.

"Alright!" Chen Tianyu answered with a firm and resonant voice.

"Brother Chen, I have important matters to attend to, so I can’t stay and chat. After I wash up, I’ll be heading back to the Imperial City."

"Alright, I’ll go have someone make preparations. The disciples from the Imperial City’s Saint Institute left three days ago. If you hurry, you can still catch up to them." With that, Chen Tianyu departed, but he left Lin Tian and Lin Yuan behind.

Seeing this, Shenshan also prepared to leave but was stopped by Lin Hao.

Lin Hao didn’t say much. After telling the three of them to relax, he tapped the center of each of their foreheads.

Lin Hao’s mind was a repository of countless cultivation techniques and martial skills, but after having previously helped the three of them awaken their bloodlines, he hadn’t passed on any corresponding techniques.

Now that Lin Hao’s cultivation had entered the Soul Gathering Realm and he had opened his Upper Dantian, transmitting the cultivation techniques and martial skills from his mind had become incredibly simple.

The moment the techniques entered their minds, Lin Tian and Lin Yuan were stunned.

Although they hadn’t started practicing yet, they could already tell how extraordinary the techniques were. They were absolutely the kind that could be used to establish a new sect!

"Little Shan, you’ve probably noticed that your body is different from an ordinary person’s. Because of that, the cultivation technique I’ve chosen for you is a bit more moderate. If you feel any discomfort at all, stop cultivating immediately." Given Shenshan’s unusual nature, Lin Hao made sure to give him a couple of extra instructions.

"Brother Lin, I’ll do as you say." Shenshan gave an honest, simple smile.

"Have you two noticed Ling Xiao and Yang Peng?" Lin Hao asked again.

"They are quite remarkable. Their cultivation is much deeper than others at the same level," Lin Yuan replied.

Lin Hao nodded. "Correct. That’s because they are deliberately suppressing their cultivation realms. You can learn from them and purify the True Essence in your bodies. I have just imprinted my insights from the Elemental Realm into your minds. You can use them as a reference."

The three of them nodded at the same time.

Lin Hao cultivated an emperor-level technique, possessed Chu Tiandu’s martial arts knowledge, and had even forged a path no one before him had ever walked. His insights into cultivation in the Elemental Realm were an unimaginably precious treasure.