It's about helping you navigate the female-oriented online community, not conquering cities and

Lin Kai waved and continued forward.

To be honest, he was quite surprised when he learned the whole story from Cui Ji.

You've already led your troops into the city, and the main force is right outside. Why are you raising grain prices at this time?

"Young Master, the Rong family we are visiting this time is a collateral branch. They used to do business in Jiangnan, but later they left Jiangnan Province because they couldn't compete with Gu Youcheng."

"But later, because a marquis was produced in the main branch of the Rong family, the Rong family gradually gained control of the sales channels for supplies such as grain, tea, ice, and spices, thus expanding its influence in one fell swoop."

Riding alongside, Cui Ji looked at Lin Kai's profile and pondered for a moment.

"So the Rong family's sudden price gouging of grain is most likely an attempt to use this to exchange for Rong Chunlian with you, young master."

"After all, Rong Chunlian is a marquis, and he was personally appointed as a marquis by the founding emperor of the Great Li Dynasty."

Pointing to the street not far away, Choi Ki continued speaking.

Lin Kai found Cui Ji's reasoning to be quite reasonable.

However, Lin Kai was more concerned about something else.

"So rich?"

"Putting aside the first two, selling ice is extremely profitable..."

Looking ahead, Lin Kai's gaze shifted.

These are genuine ice blocks. In ancient times, there was no air conditioning or ice-making machine, and ice blocks were a necessity in the summer. Often, the ice that formed on the lake in winter could be broken off and sold for a few taels of silver a piece in the summer.

So Lin Kai was a little curious about just how much the Rong family was worth.

"Just when I was about to throw a lot of money at the craftsmen, the Rong family came along to give me a helping hand, didn't they...?"

Sitting on horseback, Lin Kai stroked his chin.

...

With fervent enthusiasm, Lin Kai led his soldiers toward the Rong Mansion.

Rong Mansion, main house.

"absurd!"

"Lin Kai is currently inside Yongning City, and his elite troops are stationed outside the city."

"It's already a miracle that Lin Kai didn't massacre the city or incite a massacre against the wealthy families and merchants within. And now you're manipulating grain prices right under his nose?"

A middle-aged man dressed in dark brocade, with an imposing expression, sat in the main seat and spoke angrily.

He paused after saying that.

"What are you trying to do?"

"You want to completely destroy the Rong family today?"

The middle-aged man's face flushed red as he looked at Rong Yuyi standing in front of him.

As the head of a branch of the Rong family, Rong Guocheng was truly shocked. Ever since he learned about his daughter Qian's actions from the servants, he had rushed here without stopping.

"Father, you're overthinking it."

"I haven't broken the law or committed any crimes, so how could Lin Kai possibly arrest me?"

However, Rong Yuyi didn't think so.

You should at least provide evidence before you act, right? How could you arrest a law-abiding ordinary citizen without any evidence?

You accuse me of price gouging? Then provide evidence!

"Lin Kai has troops under his command now! Do you think he needs to tell you all this?"

"Besides, Yongning City has already been captured by Lin Kai. Aren't you just giving Lin Kai an excuse to cause trouble in the rear?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Guocheng's face flushed red and he stood up, pointing his right index finger at Rong Yuyi, roaring with disappointment.

Hearing these words of reprimand, and seeing the extremely distorted expression on Rong Guocheng's face.

Rong Yuyi remained unconvinced, but after thinking about it, she realized that...

"Then I'll go apologize to Lin Kai myself, okay?"

"He's a grown man, surely he wouldn't hold a grudge against a weak woman like me?"

With a pursed lip, Rong Yuyi gave a cold snort.

...

"Ahhh, choo!"

As they approached the Rong residence, Lin Kai sneezed violently again.

He glanced at the vermilion bronze gate and the high walls and courtyard in front of him, then looked up at the bright sun in the sky with surprise.

"Pass down the order: 700 soldiers will surround the Rong Mansion, and not even an ant will be allowed to enter or leave."

"The remaining 300 people, come in with me."

Sniffing, Lin Kai turned to look at Cui Ji.

He had just dismounted.

【Host detected %】(Actually: Objects around the host were detected)

【荣财神て女荣羽衣そこ90け%】(Actually: Rong Caishen's legitimate daughter Rong Yuyi is a 90-point beauty)

【将荣羽衣%￥#&*けしか，让Íοξγ*地】(Actually: To capture Rong Yuyi's heart and soul, making her devoted to him)

【Complete Ωψ, obtain Protector (Strength +20%, The most reliable man by a woman's side, each time he attacks someone else, he will deepen the woman's infatuation)】 (Actually: Complete the task, obtain Protector (Strength +20%, the most reliable man by a woman's side, each time he attacks someone else, he will deepen the woman's infatuation)

"Um?"

Lin Kai was stunned when he saw the pop-up data panel.

"The Guardian Envoy... the most reliable man on this land... every time he attacks the enemy, he only deepens the fall of other nations..."

After some thought, Lin Kai quickly came to a conclusion.

Holy crap, that's awesome!

As expected of a siege and conquest system! So thoughtful!

Thinking about this...

"Walk!"

Lin Kai waved his hand, then turned around and strode towards the Rong residence.

They had just arrived at the gate of the Rong Mansion.

"This is the Rong residence. If you need anything..."

A servant in blue robes, carrying a stick, stepped forward and looked at Lin Kai warily.

But the servant only got halfway through his sentence.

"Kill him."

Lin Kai walked forward without looking back.

...

Walk from the main gate of Rong Mansion to the main house of Rong Mansion.

The long-absent curses continued, but they quickly disappeared after the sounds of tearing cloth and splattering blood were heard.

The smell of blood grew stronger.

Rong Guocheng, who was inside the main house, finally realized something was wrong and quickly ran out.

But what I saw was...

"General Lin... what brings you here?"

Looking at Lin Kai walking slowly towards him, and then at the corpses lying on the ground around Lin Kai, Rong Guocheng's lips twitched, and he chuckled awkwardly.

"Tell me why I've come here?"

Lin Kai walked slowly toward Rong Guocheng and spoke with a half-smile.

"Gulp!"

Upon hearing this and seeing Lin Kai's spotless armor, Rong Guocheng swallowed hard.

"The Rong family did indeed..."

With a thud, Rong Guocheng knelt on the ground, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace.

He was only halfway through his sentence.

"Alright, Lin Kai, I'll admit my mistake, okay?"

"It was wrong of me, but you're also responsible. If you hadn't kidnapped my cousin, would I have done this?"

Another soft, sweet voice, tinged with a cool tone, rang out.

As the sound faded, Rong Yuyi walked out of the house.

After walking up to Rong Guocheng's side.

"If all else fails, how about I have a meal with you?"

"But you have to promise me that you'll release my cousin afterward."

Rong Yuyi twisted the hem of her skirt with both hands, looked at Lin Kai, and spoke earnestly.

My heart is pounding so fast... Is this the love described in stories? Is this my soulmate?

Lin Kai: ?

Damn it, those distant memories are attacking me again...

"Clang!"

He drew the sword from his waist.

"Now that I'm here, do you think an apology is enough?"

Lin Kai blew a breath toward the tip of the sword and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this...

"Otherwise what?"

Rong Yuyi pouted and snorted coldly.

He paused after saying that.

He glanced at the corpses surrounding Lin Kai.

"Every country has its laws, and every family has its rules. Do you intend to break the law?"

"I can let bygones be bygones for your outburst today, since you were just venting your anger."

"But if you refuse to listen to my politeness, then I'll have no choice but to go to the capital and complain to the emperor!"

Rong Yuyi curled her lip, her face full of disdain.

These words were spoken.

"shut up!"

Rong Guocheng, standing to the side, roared angrily, his face turning deathly pale.

That's all.

"General Lin, please don't be offended. My daughter has been spoiled by me since she was a child."

"The fault lies entirely with the Rong family. If General Lin takes a liking to the Rong family, he may take them. As long as General Lin spares this humble subject..."

Rong Guocheng looked at Lin Kai with a pleading expression, begging for mercy while frantically kowtowing.

But Rong Guocheng hadn't finished saying his last words.

"Dad, what are you doing?"

"Is everything our fault?"

Rong Yuyi turned around, looked at Rong Guocheng kneeling on the ground, and said with a look of disappointment and frustration.

Why be so subservient? If I marry into that family, won't I be bullied terribly?

...

Lin Kai remained silent, simply carrying his longsword as he silently stepped forward.

He could understand Rong Yuyi's logic. After all, it's a female-oriented online novel, and they really think that you can't kill me unless I add scallions.

But he found it a bit ridiculous.

With my army at my side, how dare you, a mere businessman, cause trouble right in front of me?

When I was the son of the military governor whose legs were broken...

"What a pity..."

Lin Kai glanced at Rong Guocheng, whose face was deathly pale, and shook his head.

Rong Guocheng's behavior and words most likely indicate that he is not a female-oriented person, or if he is, it is not very deep.

But Lin Kai already has a friend named Gu Youcheng.

"You intend to file a complaint against me, the General?"

Lin Kai stopped ten inches in front of Rong Yuyi and curled his lip.

"That depends on your performance."

Upon hearing this, Rong Yuyi snorted.

"This general remembers that maliciously manipulating grain prices is also forbidden in Dali, isn't it? According to the law, it's punishable by death, isn't it?"

With a sneer, Lin Kai raised his longsword.

It was just placed on Rong Yuyi's shoulder.

"You're talking nonsense! What makes you suspect the Rong family is manipulating grain prices? Why can't it be one of the other grain merchants?"

"If you insist on having doubts, then provide evidence!"

"If you can't produce evidence, I'm not letting this go!"

Rong Yuyi's face flushed red, and she roared hysterically.

Upon hearing this...

Lin Kai's gaze lingered on Rong Yuyi's flushed face for a moment, then he sighed.

Followed by.

"Pfft!"

As blood splattered, a beautiful head was raised high.

...

【目标つふぬぬ，て&%￥*，%*ほ完成】(Actually: The target character dies, the mission cannot be completed, and it is automatically judged as completed)

[Host has gained the ability to shrink!]

[Protector's Messenger (Strength +20%, the most reliable man around a woman, who will deepen her fall against others)] (Actual: Flower Protector (Strength +20%, the most reliable man around a woman, every time she attacks others, the woman's fall will deepen))

[Host: Lin Kai]

[Physical Fitness: 266]

【Spirit: 224】

[Agility: 273]

"I think that's enough. Who do you think you are?"

Lin Kai glanced at the pop-up data panel and curled his lip.

His gaze shifted from the head that had rolled down the ground with a 'glug glug' sound, and then he looked at Rong Guocheng, who was pale as a ghost, beside him.

"The Rong family, leave no one alive."