If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

The Alliance of the Four Seas!

In an instant, a name that was renowned throughout the martial arts world flashed into Qin Feng's mind.

The world is not at peace these days.

Not only were there constant wars between countries, but even within the Great Xia Dynasty, undercurrents were swirling, with warlords carving up the land and uprisings erupting in various places.

The Four Seas Alliance is the most powerful and mysterious martial arts force within the Great Xia Dynasty.

Legend has it that the Four Seas Alliance is based on Erlong Mountain and is composed of 108 heroes with unique skills. The leader of the alliance, "Long Sihai," is an unfathomable top master.

The most sensational thing they ever did was three years ago when they robbed Qingzhou and sent the tribute to the imperial city to present to the current emperor for his birthday!

Afterwards, the Great Xia Dynasty was furious and dispatched tens of thousands of elite troops to attack Erlong Mountain.

As a result, they suffered heavy losses and returned empty-handed, ultimately having no choice but to retreat in disgrace.

From then on, the reputation of the Four Seas Alliance spread far and wide.

Unlike bandits who occupy mountains and rob and plunder, the Four Seas Alliance's mission is to uphold justice, punish evil, and eliminate wickedness.

In the hearts of many desperate people, they were more trustworthy righteous men than the imperial court and government officials.

No wonder Long Wu risked her life to assassinate the licentious and immoral Crown Prince Xia Yuanhao.

It turns out she was a member of the Four Seas Alliance.

According to the principles of the Four Seas Alliance, Xia Yuanhao, a royal scoundrel who disregards human life, is indeed the number one target on their list of "eliminating evil".

Qin Feng understood, and carefully put the cold iron plate back into Long Wu's arms, then tucked the blanket around her again.

He stood up, quietly left the room, and gently closed the door behind him.

Outside the door, his sister-in-law, Bai Wanqing, was waiting with a worried expression. As soon as he came out, she immediately came to greet him.

"Xiao Feng, taking in this girl... won't that cause a lot of trouble? I just glanced around, and there are Imperial Guards everywhere outside, like they're arresting someone."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry."

Qin Feng gave her a reassuring smile: "This Miss Long is seriously injured and cannot move for the time being. We will take care of her for now, and she will be fine."

He paused, then added, "Tell the Shangguan sisters to keep their mouths shut and not let anything slip."

In fact, Qin Feng knew exactly what was going on.

trouble?

Don't I already have enough troubles?

Shangguan Yu was originally the Crown Princess, but now she is hiding her at home. If this is discovered, it will be a heinous crime of deceiving the emperor and causing the confiscation of her property and the extermination of her clan!

Compared to this, what does it matter if we take in another female assassin who tried to kill the crown prince?

Having too many lice doesn't make you itch, and having too much debt doesn't make you worry!

Since we're already on the edge of a cliff, taking one more step forward won't make a difference.

……

After comforting his sister-in-law, Qin Feng quickly washed up and went out, heading straight for Li Hu's house.

As soon as I reached the alley entrance, I saw Li Hu's burly figure pacing anxiously back and forth.

"Brother Feng, you're finally back!"

Upon seeing Qin Feng, Li Hu rushed over. Seeing that he was unharmed, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief: "You didn't come home all night! I was so worried. I was just about to take the ring you gave me to Princess Fuyao for help!"

"I'm fine."

Qin Feng patted his shoulder and held out his hand: "Give me back the ring. You don't need to go looking for her anymore."

"Okay, sure!"

Li Hu quickly took out the warm, smooth jade thumb ring from his pocket and returned it to Qin Feng.

"Brother Feng, what exactly happened last night?"

Li Hu couldn't resist his curiosity.

"It was a minor problem, but it's been resolved."

Qin Feng didn't want to say more, and put the ring back into his pocket: "Alright, you go about your business, I have other things to do."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Li Hu scratching his head in the middle.

……

Soon, Qin Feng headed towards the Ministry of War's office in the south of the imperial city.

The martial arts examination is about to begin.

The military examinations of the Great Xia Dynasty, presided over by the Ministry of War, were held every three years and were the best way for martial artists across the land to gain fame and fortune.

The entire exam is divided into three rounds.

The first round is outdoor martial arts, which mainly tests the practical skills of mounted archery, foot archery, and weapons such as swords, spears, halberds, etc.

The second round is a written test.

The test focused on military strategy and tactics, including essay questions and answers.

After all, the military examinations selected not only warriors who could charge into battle, but also generals who could stand alone and command troops in combat.

Only those who excel in the first two rounds are qualified to enter the third round of the palace examination, where they will face off in the final showdown before the emperor and all the civil and military officials.

They compete for the glory of being the top three picks in the imperial examinations.

Qin Feng arrived at the registration area, which was already packed with people.

Martial artists and scions of noble families crowded together, the air thick with the smell of sweat and the brimming scent of hormones.

Qin Feng finally managed to squeeze to the front, took out five taels of silver from his pocket, and slapped it in front of the Ministry of War clerk in charge of registration.

"Sign up."

He then wrote his name and place of origin on the roster.

"Qin Feng, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor..."

The clerk in charge of registration glanced at him after seeing those words, then tossed him a wooden plaque with Qin Feng's number engraved on it.

"Take this. It will be held in three days at the West Camp examination site outside the city. Entry will be by show of this token. Latecomers will not be admitted."

Qin Feng took the wooden plaque, turned around and left without hesitation.

He had previously made a bet with Yun Qingya, the daughter of the Left Prime Minister!

First, they won first place at the literary gathering!

Secondly, he achieved the highest rank in the martial arts examination!

After three days apart, one should look at someone with new eyes.

Now, thanks to the system, Qin Feng possesses talents such as [Dragon Spirit and Tiger Might], [Photographic Memory], [Divine Archer], and [Unbreakable Golden Spear]...

Although we can't open the champagne at halftime, our chances of winning are still very high!

In this chaotic world, only by seizing power and possessing one's own strength can one truly remain invincible!

Participating in the military examination and entering the imperial court as an official was undoubtedly the best shortcut.

……

After finishing his business, Qin Feng hummed a little tune as he headed home. But as soon as he turned into the alley, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Before the slightly dilapidated wooden door of his house stood a tall and straight figure, as upright as a pine tree.

The man was dressed in the uniform of an imperial guard, with a long sword at his waist, and exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

Even from a great distance, an invisible pressure was palpable.

It was none other than Commander Lü, Xia Yingtai's personal bodyguard and a top-notch imperial guard!

How did he end up here?

Qin Feng's heart sank.

Could it be... that the fact that he took in Long Wu has been exposed?

Are the Imperial Guards that efficient?

They found out about me so quickly?

Countless thoughts flashed through Qin Feng's mind.

He forced himself to suppress the turmoil in his heart and walked past as if nothing had happened.

"Commander Lü?"

Qin Feng cupped his hands in greeting, his face displaying just the right amount of curiosity: "It's been a few days. I was unaware of your presence. What brings you here?"

Commander Lü turned around, his perpetually expressionless face showing no extra emotion.

He simply sized Qin Feng up and down with his sharp eyes, then slowly began to speak in a flat, descriptive tone:

"Young Master, my master's elder wishes to see you."