Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

The midday sun shone on the tall gate tower of the City Lord's Mansion, giving it a layer of dazzling golden glow that made it impossible for people to open their eyes.

Yarusaqi could only shield his eyes with his hands while complaining about what the girl Huofeng was doing with some colored glaze placed on the gate tower.

But he didn't dare say it out loud, because right next to him, Lieutenant Colonel Aoki, who could change his destiny, was very much yearning for the Fire Phoenix.

Therefore, Yarusaqi could only put aside his complaints and walked into the city lord's palace with Lieutenant Colonel Aoki, surrounded by a group of equally servile traitors.

At the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion hall, the Fire Phoenix stood quietly, dressed in a red dress as bright as fire, and was very dazzling under the illumination of the corona.

She had a graceful figure and a face that was cold and noble, and was surrounded by several maids who were also dressed in gorgeous clothes. They either lowered their brows or occasionally exchanged worried glances, but they all remained silent tacitly, as if they had to be careful even with their breathing.

Because everyone knows what kind of devil came to Phoenix today.

When Lieutenant Colonel Aoki's gaze passed through the crowd and finally fell on the Fire Phoenix, his eyes instantly became hot and greedy, as if a long-hungry beast suddenly discovered its prey.

It is not just an appreciation of beauty, but also an irrepressible desire for possession deep in the heart.

The corners of his mouth inadvertently curled up into an evil smile, and his steps involuntarily quickened a bit, as if he was going to break through all obstacles in the next moment, embrace the cold and beautiful woman in his arms, and flirt with her wantonly.

However, the Fire Phoenix's eyes were as cold as ice. She just stood there quietly, greeting the coming storm with extraordinary calmness.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the yard seemed to have become extremely tense, as if even the air had frozen.

But unexpectedly, Huo Feng suddenly smiled and said, "Taijun Qingmu, why did you come here in person!"

Lieutenant Colonel Aoki's eyes wandered over Fire Phoenix, and a complicated smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Oh? Miss Fire Phoenix, your beauty forces me to come here in person to show my sincerity."

Huo Feng raised her eyes slightly, with a look of polite distance and a hint of vigilance in it: "Mr. Qingmu, you are too kind. Huo Feng is just an ordinary woman. How dare I trouble you to take so much trouble?"

Qingmu leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice a bit, and said with an irresistible tone: "Ms. Fire Phoenix, do you know how insignificant a woman's power is in this chaotic world? And I, Lieutenant Colonel Qingmu, can give you unprecedented security and honor. As long as you are willing, I can make you the most distinguished woman in Phoenix City, and no one will dare to question you in the future."

Huo Feng smiled slightly, and that smile hid some wit and calmness: "I appreciate your kindness, Madam. But I have known since childhood that true respect does not come from force, but from treating people with sincerity. Besides, marriage is a big deal, how can it be treated lightly? Huo Feng already has someone in her heart, I am afraid that Madam will be disappointed."

Qingmu's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this, but then they returned to normal. He chuckled and said, "Oh? Miss Fire Phoenix already has a lover in her heart? That's a pity. However, you know that in this chaotic world, personal feelings are often the least worth mentioning. And I, Qingmu, can give you anything you want, including power, status, and even protect your family from the suffering of war."

Huo Feng shook her head gently and said, "You are wrong, Madam Taijun. What Huo Feng wants is just to be with someone for the rest of our lives, living a peaceful life. To me, those powers and positions are nothing but passing clouds."

"Huo Feng, watch your attitude when you speak. And when did you find someone you love? How come I, Third Uncle, didn't know?"

At this moment, Yalusaqi's face darkened and he questioned Huofeng. Huofeng turned to Yalusaqi, with a complex emotion in her eyes. The man in front of her was her third uncle, a powerful figure in the family.

However, this person not only did not care about family ties, but also kept thinking about seizing power. In order to achieve his goals, he did not hesitate to collude with outsiders to act as accomplices.

Huo Feng hated him from the bottom of his heart, but Yarusaqi's influence in Phoenix City was extremely great, even greater than his own. And with the help of the Japanese, it was hard to say how many loyal followers she had in Phoenix City.

So at this time, she could not offend Yarusaqi.

Of course, she would not allow Yarusaqi to do whatever he wanted.

So she bowed slightly and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Third Uncle, you misunderstood. Huo Feng did not intend to hide it, but it is a matter of feelings. If the two are not in love, how dare they talk about it so easily? As for Taijun's proposal, Huo Feng has her own sense of propriety. I hope Third Uncle will just watch from the sidelines."

Yarusaqi frowned slightly. He didn't expect that Huo Feng would contradict him in public.

But Qingmu was still beside him, so he couldn't get angry directly. Otherwise, Qingmu, who was obsessed with green worms, might use him as a scapegoat to please Huo Feng.

Thinking of this, Yalusaqi said in a slightly slower tone: "Huofeng, you have been a child with your own opinions since you were young, and your uncle naturally believes in you. But in this chaotic world, every step must be taken with caution. Lieutenant Colonel Aoki's power is very important to our Phoenix City. You need to think about it carefully."

Huo Feng nodded, pretending to understand, and said, "Don't worry, Third Uncle, Huo Feng understands. Huo Feng is always concerned about the safety of the family."

Qingmu watched the conversation coldly from the side, secretly evaluating the relationship between the two and Huo Feng's position in his heart.

In his eyes, Yarusaqi was trying to win him over. Although this guy looked very cunning and untrustworthy, he could be used.

On the other hand, Huo Feng seemed to be reluctant but actually willing. He was still a little confused. Could it be that the benefits he gave were not enough?

Of course, it is not ruled out that Huo Feng already has someone else in his heart.

He wanted to find this person and kill him, so that Huo Feng would follow him wholeheartedly.

Thinking of this, Qingmu was not in a hurry, but coughed lightly and said: "Ms. Fire Phoenix, your family and your relatives are your most precious wealth in this world. And I, Lieutenant Colonel Qingmu, am willing to be your strongest backing. As long as you are willing, I can make everything more stable and safer at any time."

Huo Feng smiled slightly: "I am grateful for your kindness, Master Taijun. But I will protect this land and my home in my own way. I hope Master Qingmu can continue to support me!"

After saying that, Huo Feng also made a gesture of invitation, inviting Qingmu to enter the living room and take a seat in the VIP seat.

At this moment, she couldn't offend Qing Mu. Otherwise, if she fell out with Qing Mu, under the internal and external troubles, the Phoenix City would be a river of blood! (End of this chapter)