kvmb Chapter 170 A Hasty Decision
Chapter 170 A Hasty Decision
"Chu Qiuchi (also known as Mo Yu, Puyang Minghui, Nalan Xingyao, and Chu Yichen) greets the Commander-in-Chief, the First Prince, the Second Prince, the Third Princess, and all the generals!"
Ao Qipeng, Prince Pengyue, is the younger brother of King Ao Jinming and the commander of the Third War Zone.
Upon entering the tent, Chu Qiuchi secretly glanced around and saw that there were no fewer than several dozen people present, including General Song. He guessed that all the generals of the Third War Zone were here.
"Haha, please don't stand on ceremony!" Sitting at the head of the table, Ao Qipeng narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining the group, and then burst into laughter, "Seeing is believing, you are indeed pillars of our empire."
"Someone, bring a seat."
"Thank you, Commander!"
After everyone was seated, Ao Qipeng finally spoke up and asked, "Chu Qiuchi, right? Let's get straight to the point. I heard that you've developed a magical artifact that can defend against mental attacks, and it even shone brightly on the battlefield today. Is that true?"
Chu Qiuchi replied respectfully, "It's true."
These words immediately sparked whispers among the surroundings. The generals glanced at them excitedly every now and then, and if it weren't for the commander above them, they would have rushed over immediately to find out what was going on.
"Could we have a look?" Ao Qipeng asked eagerly.
"Alright." Chu Qiuchi nodded slightly, took out the magic weapon, stepped forward, and respectfully handed it to Ao Qipeng.
Ao Qipeng reached out and took it, rubbing it between his hands as he carefully examined the artifact, occasionally exclaiming in admiration, "Wonderful! Truly exquisite!"
At this moment, a general below couldn't help but speak up, "Commander, don't just look at it yourself, let us all see too!"
Upon hearing this, Ao Qipeng burst into laughter and handed "Youyun" to the attendant beside him, saying, "Take this and show it to the generals."
The attendant respectfully accepted the "Mysterious Charm" and carefully handed it to the generals below. The generals gathered around, examining the magical artifact closely, their eyes filled with amazement and excitement.
"This magical artifact is ingeniously designed; I've heard it can even counter mental attacks!"
"If we could equip them on a large scale, wouldn't our soldiers be even more powerful on the battlefield?"
"Damn it, with this magic artifact, we're no longer afraid of those beastmen!"
Hearing the generals' words, Ao Qipeng's face lit up with joy, "Then the making of this magical artifact..."
Chu Qiuchi raised an eyebrow slightly. This was interesting; Auster and the others hadn't informed Ao Qipeng about this.
She looked up at Auster meaningfully, but he curled his lips into a playful smile and winked at her.
What a seductive little vixen! Chu Qiuchi quickly averted his gaze. "Reporting to the Commander, we submitted the method for crafting this magical artifact to His Majesty before we arrived, and he has already begun the refining process. It should be delivered soon. However…"
Upon hearing this, Ao Qipeng was overjoyed. "But what? Is there a problem?"
"However, the materials for refining it are quite difficult to find, so it's probably impossible to mass-produce it in a short time," Chu Qiuchi said truthfully.
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire tent instantly became lively.
"Commander, what should we do? If the quantity is too small, how should we allocate it? Who should use it, and who shouldn't?"
"Yes, there are so many soldiers in the army, how can we possibly distribute them all!"
"This is a life-saving treasure, who wouldn't want it?"
"Uneven distribution could lead to a mutiny in the army!"
Hearing the discussions below, Ao Qipeng frowned slightly, his gaze darkening. "Alright, generals, please calm down. There aren't many items, but there are ways. To be fair, everyone, without exception, will exchange them for battle merits."
Auster chuckled lightly and said casually, "Uncle is wise; this is most appropriate."
The generals couldn't think of a better solution for the moment, so they could only helplessly agree: "The commander-in-chief is brilliant!"
After discussing the distribution of resources, Ao Qipeng was increasingly satisfied with Chu Qiuchi and the others, praising them repeatedly. This drew frequent, slightly teasing glances from Ao Nanxi and Ao Sicheng beside him.
Following this, Ao Qipeng arranged a lavish feast to celebrate the arrival of "Youyun". The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, the atmosphere was pleasant, and laughter filled the air.
Just as everyone was enjoying their food and chatting, Auster suddenly put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a tissue, and said something that left Chu Qiuchi speechless.
"Uncle, the defense of the eastern city wall is now in your hands. Chu Qiuchi and the others should have attracted the attention of the two super beast races today. From now on, I will fight alongside them to prevent any accidents from happening to the pillars of our empire."
What? He's coming? That's terrible! What if something happens to him on the battlefield? The royal family would tear them apart! Chu Qiuchi was so agitated that food got stuck in her throat, and a violent cough followed.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Upon seeing this, Ji Moyu immediately reached out and patted her back, thoughtfully handing her a water glass to help her catch her breath.
Seeing her strong reaction, Auster's lips curled up into a captivating smile: "Qiu Chi, are you so happy to hear that I'm going to be with you? Don't get too excited, we can see each other every day from now on."
His words were ambiguous, which made Ji Moyu's face darken immediately. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he stared at him coldly, but Ji Moyu seemed completely unaware and continued to smile.
Seeing this, Ao Qipeng, who was sitting at the head of the table, was delighted. He hadn't expected that his nephew would become interested in Chu Qiuchi.
My elder brother had been worried about his marriage before, but now things have progressed so quickly. This is truly wonderful news! Especially since Chu Qiuchi is so outstanding, they are a perfect match, a match made in heaven!
He thought to himself with delight, his gaze softening as he looked at Chu Qiuchi. Suddenly, he noticed Ji Moyu's displeasure and understood; it seemed the little one from the Ji family also had feelings for her. But it was alright, no big deal, fair competition!
Ao Nanxi, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but lean close to Ao Nanxi's ear and whisper to him. The two exchanged meaningful glances from time to time, and it was unclear what they were discussing.
Puyang Minghui, Nalan Xingyao, and Chu Yichen were quietly gossiping to each other, their heads close together.
Chu Qiuchi, having recovered slightly, hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this is absolutely forbidden! You are of noble birth and of the highest rank; what if something happens to you..."
“Hey, you can’t say that,” Auster interrupted her calmly. “If such talented people as you were to be harmed, wouldn’t that be a misfortune for the country? This matter is settled.”
Ao Qipeng chimed in, "Yes, yes, it's settled then! Nephew, you must take good care of them!"
"Rest assured, Your Highness, I will not fail you!"
Seeing the two make such a hasty decision, Chu Qiuchi said helplessly again, "Commander, this really won't work. You probably don't know, but those two super beast races have been targeting us all along, and the battlefield is extremely dangerous. If anything happens to the Crown Prince, we will be held accountable even if we die a thousand deaths!"
Ao Qipeng didn't take it to heart, his gaze was firm, and he looked like no one could stop his nephew from pursuing his wife.
“Isn’t that perfect? He can protect you if he goes. As a member of the royal family, isn’t it only natural for him to protect his people? Besides, what’s a man afraid of bloodshed and injury? There’s no need to discuss this further; it’s settled.”
Chu Qiuchi was speechless for a moment, unsure how to refute. The generals present, on the other hand, praised the royal family, believing them to be benevolent and compassionate towards their people.