Chapter 4283
Kai had just returned to Yongle City but didn’t linger for long. He quickly gathered Bai Shallow and Fire Phoenix, and together they boarded an airship, racing back to Fox Emperor City!
When they parted ways, Granny Zhen embraced Bai Shallow tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks for an extended moment!
After all, they had spent decades together. With Granny Zhen’s recent reconciliation with the bell, she wouldn’t be returning to Fox Royal City, which made her feel a bit melancholic!
But as the saying goes, no gathering lasts forever; it’s simply a part of life to experience separations!
During their journey to Fox Imperial City, Bai Shallow remained in a somber mood, while Kai and Fire Phoenix tried their best to console her!
After a full day’s travel, the airship gradually descended on the outskirts of Fox Royal City!
Gazing at the city before her, Bai Shallow felt a flicker of hope!
“I wonder what the Feng family has done to ruin my Imperial City during this time,” she lamented.
“And those men I once had… I can’t help but worry about their fate!”
Bai Shallow let out a soft sigh, consumed by her concerns for her men!
“Don’t fret,” Fire Phoenix reassured her gently. “Even though the Feng family has taken over Fox Imperial City, they can’t possibly eliminate everyone. We’ll find out what’s going on once we step inside!”
The four of them proceeded toward Fox Imperial City!
Upon reaching the entrance, they encountered several guards, none of whom were familiar faces. They were clearly human cultivators, lacking any aura of the Beast Race!
Kai realized that these guards were likely soldiers from the Xiao Imperial Dynasty!
As they approached the city gates, the guards merely glanced at them and made no attempt to stop their entry!
This piqued Kai’s curiosity; were the guards merely for show if they weren’t checking anyone?
Bai Shallow frowned slightly and decided to approach the guards, asking, “You’re stationed at the city gates, yet you don’t check anyone coming in or out? Why is that?”
One guard shot her a cold look and responded, “Our general has issued orders that we don’t need to check anyone entering or exiting.”
“But without checks, how can you ensure that no one is plotting against us? What if trouble arises in Fox Emperor City?” Bai Shallow questioned, incredulous.
“We actually hope someone tries to stir up trouble; that would give us a perfect opportunity to eliminate them,” the guard replied. “This would also provide our General Qian with some well-deserved credit. He believes it’s unfair to mobilize forces just to deal with a minor family like the Fengs!”
Bai Shallow was left bewildered by the guard’s words, not comprehending their implications!
Although Kai had informed her that the Xiao Imperial Dynasty had defeated the Feng Family and reclaimed Fox Imperial City, she didn’t understand why that would involve seeking battle honors.
But Kai quickly grasped the situation! It appeared that General Qian had considered the destruction of the Feng Family and the recapture of the city to be an insufficient achievement. By leaving the gates loosely guarded, he was inviting potential trouble to escalate, which would allow him to gain more credit for quelling it.
When General Qian reported his accomplishments to Xiao Yuanshan, he would have more to boast about!
“Thank you…” Bai Shallow expressed her gratitude to the guard, preparing to enter the city!
“Halt!” At that moment, a sergeant clad in silver armor with a tiger emblem approached, flanked by several others.
“Captain Zhang…” some guards called out, their voices filled with respect.
As Captain Zhang approached Kai and the others, he scrutinized them for a few moments before smirking coldly, “I’ve been watching you all for quite some time now. What’s with the questions? Are you planning to cause trouble in Fox Emperor City?”
He continued, “Let me make it clear: Fox Imperial City is fully under the control of our Xiao Imperial Dynasty. If you intend to create chaos, you’d better think twice…”
Upon hearing this, Bai Shallow quickly interjected, “I think there’s been a misunderstanding. I’m the Queen of Fox Imperial City, and I truly appreciate your help in retaking it. However, I never agreed to let you control it!”