Nine Princes Struggle for the Throne: The Mad Prince

Chapter 121 Qin Wu's Suspicion, Entering the Poison Doctor City

"Liufeng, go and see what's going on."

Qin Wu watched the departing figure of Poison Doctor Qiao Danxue.

Although he agreed just now, it doesn't mean he trusts Jordan Xue.

As the leader of a sect, he didn't believe she would surrender so easily.

And she would also have to become his concubine.

"Yes."

Liu Feng accepted the order and followed.

He had witnessed the entire conversation between Qin Wu and Qiao Danxue.

He also didn't believe that the leader of a sect would surrender so easily.

Jordan Xue came out and led the generals who had been blocked outside back to the city.

On the road.

"Valley Master, how is it?"

The general asked anxiously.

He needs to know the outcome so he can make arrangements.

"Let's talk when we get back."

Jordan Xue replied and then quickly rode her horse towards Poison Doctor City.

Half an hour later, Jordan Xue and the other person returned to the city lord's mansion.

"Pass down the word: prepare to open the city gates to welcome the Divine Martial King."

Jordan Xue said somewhat forlornly.

She didn't want to surrender like this, but when faced with Qin Wu, she found that she couldn't even muster the courage to resist.

Despite Qin Wu's constant smiling and gentlemanly demeanor, which made him appear like a refined and elegant young master, he remained unfazed.

But she could sense that if she dared to refuse, this gentle and refined gentleman might very well turn into a ferocious beast that devours people the next moment.

She had great faith in her intuition, a sense of crisis cultivated from years of traveling through mountains and forests to collect herbs.

"Valley Master, have you made your decision?"

The general was surprised that the Valley Master made a decision so quickly; he had thought the Valley Master would need to discuss it with others.

"Yes, surrender means death. I have just witnessed the army led by the Divine Martial King. They are no ordinary elite troops. Although they are all cavalry and not suitable for attacking cities, they are still beyond our ability to stop."

"There are quite a few strong individuals in this army. I have seen hundreds of Grandmasters and Great Martial Masters."

"With the addition of the unfathomable Grandmaster Divine Martial King, we have no chance of winning at all."

"I don't want to gamble with the lives of the disciples in the sect, nor do I dare to gamble with the sect's heritage. We can't afford to lose."

Jordan Xue said with a solemn expression.

She had initially thought she could negotiate with Qin Wu, but after entering the military camp...

She then realized that she didn't even have the right to negotiate with such a large army, even if she was a Grandmaster.

Although the general was outside the military camp, he had carefully observed the cavalry.

Indeed, as Jordan Xue said, they had no chance of winning. If they resisted, the most likely outcome would be that they would be purged by the Divine Martial King after the city fell.

Even if they escape and return to their sect, they will not escape being purged.

The end result was the destruction of the lineage and the slaughter of the disciples.

He didn't believe that the arrangements outside their sect could stop this Martial King who had been fighting for years.

This person is someone who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

"I understand, I'll make the arrangements right away. However, Valley Master, please also inform the elders in the sect!"

After the general finished speaking, he bowed and left.

"Okay, go ahead. I'll let the sect know."

Jordan nodded.

Although she is the Valley Master of Poison Doctor Valley, there are still many elders in Poison Doctor Valley.

It's not up to her to make the decisions alone.

Soon a carrier pigeon flew out of the city lord's mansion.

A figure also disappeared from the city lord's mansion.

Liu Feng returned to the military camp.

"Your Highness, they are indeed preparing to surrender, but they probably haven't consulted with anyone in the sect, so things might change."

Liu Feng reported this to Qin Wu.

"It doesn't matter. I don't care whether they negotiate or not. As long as the time comes and they don't open the city gates and surrender, I will directly attack the city. After the city falls, I will settle accounts with the entire Poison Doctor Valley."

Qin Wu sneered.

To him, the Poison Doctor Valley was nothing more than a slightly stronger ant.

The best course of action would be to surrender, which would save him a lot of time and reduce his casualties.

If they don't surrender, he can always attack the city again. With his current understanding of Poison Doctor City, it wouldn't be difficult to break through.

"Understood, I will continue to monitor Poison Doctor City."

Liu Feng understood Qin Wu's meaning.

"Yes, also send someone to find the location of Poison Doctor Valley. Once found, if they dare not surrender, first destroy Poison Doctor Valley, then seize Poison Doctor City."

Qin Wu explained.

In Qin Wu's eyes, on the battlefield, before surrendering, one is an enemy, and this remains true even after negotiations.

On the battlefield, deception and treachery abound, and any means that can influence victory may be employed.

For example, feigning surrender to buy time.

"Yes, I have already sent people to search for it, and I believe we will find it soon."

Liu Feng had already sent people to find the location of Poison Doctor Valley and had identified a general area.

After all, the medical skills of Poison Doctor Valley are famous throughout Southern Qi, and many people come to seek medical treatment there, so its location is probably no secret.

However, no one can be certain of the true location of Poison Doctor Valley.

This was also part of the arrangements made by Poison Doctor Valley to protect itself.

"Well, you go ahead!"

Qin Wu nodded.

Liu Feng handles things without much trouble, as he prepares for many things in advance.

Noon has passed in the blink of an eye.

The army has finished resting.

"Your Highness, people from Poison Doctor City have come to welcome us into the city."

A guard came to Qin Wu and knelt on one knee to report to him.

"Okay, let him wait."

Qin Wu nodded.

"Yes."

The guard got up and left.

"Your Highness, there are no ambushes in the city. All the weapons and armor of the Poison Doctor City army have been collected and stored in the warehouse."

The bandits appeared and reported to Qin Wu.

"Okay, continue monitoring."

Qin Wu nodded.

"By order of the King, the entire army shall prepare to enter the city."

As soon as Qin Wu’s voice rang out, someone immediately went to relay the order.

In less than half an hour, tens of thousands of troops were ready and waiting for orders.

However, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Qin Wu still sent some of his personal guards with three thousand men to take over the city gate of Poison Doctor City in advance.

After setting up the camp, Qin Wu led his army directly into the city.

And they quickly took over the city defenses of the entire Poison Doctor City.

He himself, led by the commander of the Poison Doctor Army, arrived at the city lord's mansion with his personal guards.

When they arrived, the entire city lord's mansion was already decorated in red.

Poison Doctor Qiao Danxue also changed into her wedding dress and, along with the people from the City Lord's Mansion, knelt down to welcome Qin Wu's arrival.

"This humble servant greets Your Highness."

"Meet the prince."

Upon Qin Wu's arrival, Qiao Danxue immediately led the way in bowing.

As a concubine, she was a secondary wife in this world. Even when the groom came to fetch her, she had to wait outside the mansion and was not entitled to wait for her husband in the bridal chamber.

This also shows respect for the legal wife.

Let the legal wife know that she will keep to her proper place and will not overstep her bounds.

This is also a form of protection for the legal wife in this world; a concubine will always be a concubine and can never surpass the legal wife.

"Get up, everyone!"

Qin Wu did not step forward to help the person.

Although he promised to give Qiao Danxue the position of a concubine, it did not mean that he had accepted Qiao Danxue now.

Even now, Qiao Danxue is showing him through her actions that she is truly loyal to him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jordan Xue's expression remained unchanged.

She knew very well that someone of Qin Wu's high position and power would not believe her after just one conversation.

Even now, she has already lowered her stance.

But there was nothing she could do; she couldn't afford to offend the person in front of her.

In fact, Qin Wu was somewhat dissatisfied with his actions. He had agreed to take Qiao Danxue as a concubine, but had not specified that it would be now.

He should have waited until they returned to Beijing to discuss it, but Qiao Danxue prepared everything without even asking his opinion, which seemed somewhat coercive.

When has Qin Wu ever been forced by anyone?

Another important point is that, despite Jordan Xue's outward appearance as a wealthy woman in her thirties, she is still quite attractive.

She exudes a mature and sophisticated aura.

However, Qiao Yuwei was already in her sixties, not much older than her father.

If Qiao Yuwei hadn't broken through to the Grandmaster level and had a lifespan of two hundred years, he wouldn't have accepted her as his wife.

After all, who would want to marry an old lady with a face full of wrinkles? Wouldn't that be disgusting to themselves?

If you don't believe me, think about it: if you were around twenty years old and married an old lady who still smelled of old age, would you be able to bring yourself to kiss her?

At the wedding, when the emcee says, "Groom, you may kiss your bride now," the scene...

But things are alright now. At least now Jordan's skin is as smooth as jade and her appearance is like that of an angel. Although she is a bit older, Qin Wu can still accept it.

"Let's enter the manor!"

After everyone stood up, Qin Wu then stepped into the mansion.

"Your Majesty, please."

Jordan Snow immediately led the way.

Upon entering the main hall, Qiao Danxue offered tea to Qin Wu, and from this day forward, she would be Qin Wu's concubine.