I get stronger every day I live.

Chapter 13: King Tongwu, Lord Mo

Lai Yang and Mo Ruyan left Huangcheng Town and were stopped halfway after walking for less than half a day.

The people blocking the road were riding horses, wearing silver armor and wearing the same masks on their faces.

Lai Yang's heart sank slightly. He could see that the strength of these people was not low. From the fluctuations of their qi and blood, he could tell that they were all strong men above the level of Great Martial Masters.

And each of them exuded a strong murderous aura. His hand subconsciously reached for the hilt of the sword behind him, ready for battle.

However, the next moment, several people on the opposite side dismounted and respectfully shouted into the carriage, "We, the Silver Wolf Army, have come to rescue you on the orders of the prince. We have failed to protect Princess Ruyan. Please forgive us, Princess Ruyan!"

Hearing this, Mo Ruyan immediately stuck her head out of the car and said in surprise: "It's the Silver Wolf Army, the elite army under my father's command. We are fine."

Mo Ruyan stepped down from the carriage, removed the conical hat that covered her face, and looked at the Silver Wolf soldiers with her beautiful eyes. She nodded slightly and said, "You all came at the right time. I am safe now. It was this chivalrous man who rescued me from the evil Tian Liang. Please escort us back to the Imperial City."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, several Silver Wolf soldiers shouted in deep voices and immediately led the way ahead.

With the Silver Wolf Army leading the way, Lai Yang had almost nothing to do next, and all the precautions he took at the beginning seemed insignificant.

Lai Yang didn't expect that the person who might be Zhaodi's sister was actually a princess. Does that mean her father is a prince?

Mo Ruyan thought that the other party would be curious and ask about her identity, but she didn't expect that he would concentrate on driving like a taciturn person without saying a single extra word.

"You've known this for a long time, haven't you?" Mo Ruyan broke the silence first.

"Know what?" Lai Yang looked back at her in confusion.

“That’s who I am.”

Lai Yang shook his head and explained calmly, "I don't know you, so how could I know your identity? From the way you were dressed, I guessed you were the daughter of a wealthy or noble family, but I certainly didn't guess you were actually a princess."

After thinking for a moment, Lai Yang continued, "You, a dignified princess, were actually captured by a flower thief from the Jianghu."

Mo Ruyan felt awkward. The Silver Wolf soldiers who were in charge of the protection heard the conversation between the two and their faces under the masks also felt embarrassed.

The prince ordered them to protect Mo Ruyan's safety. They, several elite masters at the level of great martial artists, were actually taken advantage of by a thief.

If a mysterious master had not suddenly appeared and stopped them, how could Tian Liang have kidnapped people right under their noses? It was simply a great shame and humiliation.

Fortunately, the person was found and it didn't seem like anything serious had happened, otherwise they would have been too embarrassed to return to the palace to see their master.

Two days later, the group returned safely to the imperial city and Prince Wu's Mansion.

"father!"

When Mo Ruyan saw Lord Mo again after the disaster, her eyes suddenly turned red and she threw herself into Lord Mo's arms.

Lord Mo embraced his daughter in his arms, patting her back gently to comfort her: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Who is this?"

Mo Ruyan wiped her tears and introduced him to Mo Shenjun and the others: "Dad, he is the one who saved me. His name is Liu Yang. Tian Liang was killed by him with one sword."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing that Tian Liang had died at the hands of Lai Yang, and that he had saved Mo Ruyan, Lord Mo suddenly developed some affection and interest in Lai Yang.

Lord Mo carefully examined Lai Yang for a few seconds, his eyes narrowed slightly as he smiled. "You were able to kill Liang Shangfei, one of the Eight Evils of Jianghu. I believe you have reached the level of a Great Martial Master. I wonder who your master is? Do you have any powerful backing?"

Lai Yang shook his head slightly: "I am just a casual cultivator, alone and without any sect or power behind me."

"Oh? In that case, it would be a shame if your great abilities were not put to good use. Would you like to become my disciple and serve me?"

Lord Mo invited Lai Yang. Firstly, he wanted to give him a chance to rise to prominence because he had saved his daughter, and secondly, he admired his talent.

The other party looked to be less than 30 years old, yet he had cultivated to the level of a seventh-grade great martial artist with the identity of a casual person. It was obvious that he had excellent talent and luck.

If he is trained, he will be able to become a master or even reach the level of a grand master within the next ten years.

A grandmaster plays a very important role in the Great Yan Dynasty.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, I am not here today to ask for a reward from Your Highness. Instead, I have some doubts in my mind and would like to ask Your Highness to help me solve them." Lai Yang shook his head and said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

A hint of amusement flashed in Lord Mo's eyes, and he raised his hand to signal, "Go ahead and tell me what you want."

"I heard that the princess once had a sister who went missing. Is there a burn scar on her arm?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Mo was shocked, but his face remained expressionless.

Over the years, he has developed the ability to hide his emotions.

"Who are you?" There was a hint of coldness in Mo Shenjun's tone.

In an instant, the atmosphere around him became solemn and murderous, as if many eyes were staring at him in the dark, ready to take action at any time.

Lai Yang was nervous. There were many experts in the King Wu's Mansion. If he didn't give a satisfactory explanation today, the other party would not let him leave easily.

"The princess looks very similar to my former lover. Her name is Liu Zhaodi."

Afterwards, Lai Yang told everyone about his relationship with Liu Zhaodi.

After listening to Lai Yang's story, Lord Mo was shocked and said to the housekeeper beside him, "Investigate."

"As ordered."

Upon hearing this, the steward of Prince Wu's Mansion turned around and left quickly, walking briskly.

"I'm sorry to bother you to stay in Prince Wu's mansion for the next few days. I'll set you free after I've investigated the situation." Lord Mo said in an unquestionable tone.

Lai Yang nodded. There was no room for him to refuse at the moment.

For him, it doesn’t matter where he lives, as long as he has a place to stay.

"You mean, you are my brother-in-law?" Mo Ruyan's pretty face showed an expression of surprise.

“It could be, but it’s not necessarily.”

Lai Yang gave her a gentle smile.

Mo Ruyan blushed and was at a loss.

It was not until this moment that Mo Ruyan reacted.

It turned out that when Lai Yang told her that she looked like the person she liked, he was not teasing her on purpose.

But the person he likes might be her long-lost sister?
He said that because the two sisters look alike.

Mo Ruyan felt a little guilty. The other party saved her life, but she actually misunderstood him as a frivolous man.

Seeing that the young man in front of him might be his son-in-law, Lord Mo's tone softened slightly. He said, "I'll have someone arrange a room for you. If you need anything, please inform the servants at the mansion at any time. As long as you don't leave the imperial city, you are free."

Lai Yang nodded and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

(End of this chapter)