Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

"As for Chief Yushan, don't worry. I will make it difficult for them to object."

After he left, Bai Shang sat back at the table, his face dejected, his face buried in his palms. The feeling of powerlessness swept over him, making it hard for him to breathe.

Lu Mu and Huang Yanyao don't like to watch other people's painful struggles.

……

Huang Yanyao withdrew her hand, folded her fingers, leaned on the bed, and looked at Lu Mu's profile shining in the moonlight.

"what happened?"

Lu Mu walked to the window. Huang Yanyao's eyes were like a thorn in his back. He didn't know why she was staring at him like that.

"…It's okay, I just feel that things in this world are unpredictable."

"I originally thought that the Evil Heart Sect would be more restrained within the Immortal Phoenix Empire, but I didn't expect that the Wuyan Desert, which is just a line away from our territory, has been infiltrated by evil cultivators like a sieve, and has become a hidden danger that may explode at any time."

She raised her arm, stroked her cold collarbone, and sighed softly.

The Wuyan Desert had originally been designated by Huang Yanyao as a territory that she must conquer, but now she knows that nearly half of the tribes in this place have probably become puppets of evil cultivators. This may be just a small link that is not worth mentioning in the countless plans of the Xiexin Sect. After all, even if there is chaos in the Wuyan Desert, how can it hurt the huge Xianhuang Empire?

The Xiexin Sect must be planning even bigger conspiracies and dangers, such as King Nanling's ambitious plan to sever the country's destiny.

"Are you worried?"

Lu Mu's gaze swept across the delicate and smooth skin on Huang Yanyao's neck, his eyes flashing slightly.

"How can I not worry? Wuyan Desert is very important to me. If I lose this place, the development of my territory will be delayed for many years... I don't like my plans to be disrupted."

"Especially the interference of evil cultivators."

Huang Yanyao took a deep breath and looked straight at Lu Mu.

Lu Mu turned to look at her, and Huang Yanyao's face seemed to turn light red, not just because of shyness, but also because of anger, or both.

"Well...thank you for letting me know this."

The room was silent for a while, she lowered her head and said in a low voice.

Although the moonlight was dim, Lu Mu could still detect some small emotions on Huang Yanyao's face, weak yet stubborn.

Chapter 51: Decision

The night breeze blew the window frames swaying, and the cold silver light danced in the dark night, adding a touch of ambiguity. Lu Mu really wanted to touch her head, but finally held back.

The current Huang Yanyao has a kind of cuteness that ordinary people would never see. She has to maintain her dignity, but Lu Mu never gets tired of seeing this dignity. Instead, he feels a sense of contrast.

Also, that nightgown is really seductive.

Compared with Gu Yunxi, her figure is quite attractive, but compared with Murong Xue or Luo Shuangning, it is not so stunning. However, no matter how beautiful a beauty is, she is still a beauty.

"What do you want?"

he asks.

Huang Yanyao bit her lip and said, "We can't just let them mess up the Wuyan Desert. Let's go to Chief Yushan tomorrow and discuss this matter in detail."

"Alright."

Seeing Huang Yanyao's serious expression, Lu Mu nodded.

She pulled the quilt and narrowed her eyes. "Can you leave now, or do you want to stay overnight?"

"Do you want to?"

He asked rhetorically.

Huang Yanyao was stunned for a moment, the tips of her ears were stained with crimson, she curled her lips, "I don't mind, as long as you are not afraid that I will wipe your neck in the middle of the night."

"Then you take a rest, good night."

After saying that, Lu Mu opened the door and left without looking back.

Of course he wanted to develop some feelings with Huang Yanyao, but he couldn't push her too hard, otherwise, it would backfire.

"Humph, just pretending."

Huang Yanyao glared at his back, then went into bed and fell asleep.

But whether I could sleep tonight was another matter. There was no one in the room and it was very quiet, with only the sound of the night wind blowing against the window lattice lingering for a long time.

……

The next day.

The morning light was rising, the sun was dim, and the weak sunlight shone through the gauze, illuminating Huang Yanyao's sleeping face.

Huang Yanyao opened her blurry eyes, her head was dizzy, she propped herself up and rubbed her forehead, while the maid who was guarding beside her had already brought a jade basin filled with hot water, and wiped her face, tidied her long hair that was messy from a night's sleep, and selected accessories that matched her clothes from the jewelry box she carried with her, and dressed her up.

After washing up, Huang Yanyao changed into a plain snow-white dress, covered with a thin cloak embroidered with cloud patterns, and a lavender corset tied around her waist, which set off her slender figure.

She pushed the door open and happened to run into Lu Mu coming out from another door.

Huang Yanyao paused.

Lu Mu was wearing a dark green brocade robe with gold thread on the collar and lapels, which made him look extremely luxurious.

When he saw her, he was slightly startled, then he smiled warmly, "Very beautiful."

"You will say this to every woman you see, what a promiscuous man."

Huang Yanyao pursed her lips and rolled her eyes. Even so, judging from her slightly raised eyebrows and eyes, she was somewhat grateful for Lu Mu's brief and simple compliment.

No beauty will refuse others' recognition of her dress.

The two walked side by side. The soldiers who came with them were ordered to retreat by Huang Yanyao. The two walked on the corridor of the City Lord's Mansion. It was not hot today and the wind was weaker. The huge courtyard was full of green plants, birds singing and flowers blooming, which was pleasing to the eye.

"I just received news from Tianque City."

Huang Yanyao glanced at the blooming flowers in the courtyard, which made her feel a little better.

"what's up?"

"Sister Yunxi captured the assassin who murdered my maid in the barren mountains three hundred miles away from Youfeng City."

"Then?"

"Already killed."

Huang Yanyao kept walking and looked at Lu Mu. "No need to interrogate, I also know who sent that guy, but King Nanling is cautious, he is unlikely to let the evil cultivators murder me, unless... it was arranged by the Xiexin Sect itself."

"Xia Jiuxie really wants your life. Or rather, he wants to kidnap you and do something even more... despicable."

Lu Mu frowned and spoke in a reserved manner, but Huang Yanyao understood. Her face turned cold instantly and she clenched her jade hands. "This is not the right time. He probably doesn't know that I have already set my sights on him."

"If I kill him, I can also give my father a good answer."

There is a bounty on Xia Jiuxie's head, although it is not as valuable as that of his unfortunate brother who has already died, but since the opportunity is right in front of her, Huang Yanyao does not intend to let go of the possibility of avenging her old grudge. She believes that she will definitely make Xia Jiuxie pay with blood.

Taking this opportunity, Huang Yanyao can also show her iron-blooded and swiftness to Emperor Xianhuang.

Ever since she moved into the Xianhuang Imperial Palace, she has always been a "nobody" in the royal family. Her side palace is usually deserted, unlike her other royal brothers and sisters, who are always crowded with important ministers and nobles visiting them one after another.

She was happy to have some free time, so she fiddled with her guqin and treated it as a leisurely day.

Not anymore.

Huang Wumeng wanted to train her to become an unrivaled empress, but Huang Yanyao had already tasted the feeling of being high above everyone else, looking down on the people.

Maybe she could go back, but... she didn't want to.

Lu Mu nodded, "Do you need help?"

"Not for now." Huang Yanyao waved her hand. "I am confident that I can deal with him. If I have to ask your young master for help even for such a small character, it would be too unfair to my cultivation."

Her tone was a little cold, and a little proud.

But Lu Mu could tell that she didn't have much ill intention, so he nodded, "Okay, I understand. I just hope you don't blame me for my recklessness yesterday."

"How could that be? You care about me too."

"Although I am not happy that you broke into my bedroom, I am a magnanimous person and will forgive you this minor crime."

Huang Yanyao concealed the complexity in her eyes, smiled like a breeze, lightly passed by Lu Mu, and walked forward.

No, she was not unhappy at all.

Just a little flustered.

Lu Mu followed behind her, looking at her slender back, the smile on his lips gradually deepened.

He saw through it all.

……

The tribes in the Wuyan Desert suffered from prejudice and discrimination outside the desert. After all, they have the blood of the demon clan. Although their appearance is not particularly strange, they have some demon characteristics that always make them alien and unacceptable to others.

Staying in this desert and living in a corner is also a helpless move.

Therefore, if they want to serve those forces outside the desert, it means becoming someone else's sword or spear. They may not be the ones charging into battle, but in the long run, they will no longer hide in the dark and conceal their tracks like before, but will openly display themselves in front of everyone.

The safety and fate of the tribe is no longer under control. This is a major event. Although the patriarch is the backbone, such matters must be discussed together with the prestigious elders of the tribe.

Therefore, early in the morning, Yushan summoned all the elders in the meeting hall of the City Lord's Mansion.

The hall was decorated with carved beams and painted rafters. Seven or eight old men were sitting there. They all had white hair and beards, looked vigorous, had stern faces, and their cloudy, snake-like eyes were sharp.

"Chief, you summoned us here so early in the morning. Is there something important?"

The leading elder stroked his white beard and spoke, with a hint of impatience in his tone.

Chief Yushan was sitting at the top. Hearing this, his face was solemn. He looked around at everyone and finally fixed his gaze on the Great Elder. "Although this matter seems sudden, I won't beat around the bush."

"I have decided that my clan will submit to Her Royal Highness the Ninth Princess of the Immortal Phoenix!"

Chapter 52: Quarrel

As soon as the words of surrender were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Yu Shanben didn't think that his decision would be recognized by the elders, but these old foxes all had stern faces and were as stiff as stones. They looked at him, the patriarch, as if he were a fool.

At this early morning, Yushan felt as if he was trapped in darkness, surrounded by ferocious beasts that wanted to devour him. He never expected that an obstacle would arise at the very beginning.

After a long time, the Great Elder slowly stood up and looked at Yushan.

"Patriarch, are you confused?"

Yushan frowned slightly, "Why do you say that, Great Elder?"

"As for the Ninth Princess, we all know that she is only a newcomer to the Southern Border. Her foundation is shallow and her influence is weak. The clan leader should know this better than anyone else. But now you want the entire feathered serpent clan to submit to her?"

Although it was Yushan who held the great power, in the Feathered Serpent Tribe, the Great Elder was a man of high moral character and prestige and status was no less than that of the tribe leader himself. As soon as he opened his mouth, the other elders in charge of the side branches seemed to have found their backbone, and the voices of opposition quickly arose, and they followed suit.

Yushan rubbed his eyebrows, with a hint of anger visible on his face. He held his temper, and a gloom flashed across his face.

This group of old guys usually pretend to obey him but actually disobey him in front of him. They always go against him, the head of the clan, in everything. The relationship between the clan head and the elders is not good, which is of course not uncommon in clan families.

Especially the Great Elder, who was born in the same main family as Yushan. According to blood relationship, Yushan had to call him uncle. He was a man who never concealed his greed for power. It was only after Yushan took over the throne that he restrained himself, but that was only on the surface.

Privately, the Great Elder also attempted to sideline Yushan when he was young and act as a puppeteer in secret.

Of course it failed in the end.

Those are all things of the past, Yushan no longer cares about them. Harmony is the most important thing in the clan, and the ugly things in the family cannot be made public and laughed at by outsiders.

But others may not give up the opportunity.

Yushan silently took out the jade bottle containing Gu Yueyulong's blood and carefully placed it on the table.

This is the treasure that Huang Yanyao took out in exchange for the loyalty of the Quetzalcoatl tribe.

He removed the cork, and the strong smell of blood dissipated uncontrollably, making the air in the entire hall sticky and carrying a faint fishy sweetness.

The elders were old, and their bodies were declining, so they were of course sensitive to this kind of blood. When they smelled the blood, their faces changed immediately, because the demon blood in their bodies began to become restless, and their blood and energy began to become hot. There was no doubt that it was the essence and blood of some kind of demon.

Moreover, they felt the pressure.

The sense of submission and surrender that comes from the demon blood in his body.

Yu Shan glanced at the elders with sharp eyes, "This is the blood essence of Gu Yue Yu Long that His Majesty the Ninth Prince gave me after the banquet last night!"