The masked man in black then took a good look at Tu Longjian.

Although this woman was beautiful, her words and actions were frivolous, and she certainly did not act like someone with martial arts skills.

They did not obtain the princess's portrait during their mission.

As a small part of the operation, none of the team members had yet been qualified to see the Princess.

I just happened to be investigating nearby when I heard about the recent fire at the brothel, so I rushed over to investigate.

The masked man in black sat on his horse with his arms crossed, looking down at his men, and ordered them to split into two groups.

They continued searching the vicinity, escorting the woman to reunite with the people ahead. Once it was confirmed that the woman was not a princess, they were to kill her on the spot to silence her.

Several men in black, holding Tu Longjian hostage, galloped off on horseback.

Tu Longjian never expected to encounter such trouble. He had only intended to disguise himself as a down-on-her-luck prostitute and hitch a ride on the coattails of the chosen one.

As a result, they encountered assassins, and it's unknown whether the chosen one can handle them.

While she was anxiously racking her brains for a solution, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a few streaks of silver light out of the corner of her eye.

In a short while, the black-clad assassins who had taken her hostage all fell to the ground dead.

After a soldier stepped forward to inspect the area, he immediately whispered a report to the leader.

Tu Longjian quickly pulled on the reins to stop the frightened horse from running away wildly. She rode for several dozen meters before coming to a steady stop. She then turned around gracefully on her horse and looked at the person who had come.

Dozens of people were hidden in the woods, in dim light, and it was unclear whether they were enemies or reinforcements.

Tu Longjian rode his horse alone under the scorching sun, the dazzling sunlight enveloping him.

Her beautiful face was bathed in a golden glow, making her exceptionally dazzling.

Yin and Yang are separated, and the two sides are in a standoff, like two armies facing each other.

Although Tu Longjian was alone, he seemed to have the power to defeat an army of ten thousand.

Squinting, I saw that the newcomers were all dressed in red, close-fitting clothes, and their figures were agile and nimble; they were actually women.

Tu Longjian's mind raced, and he immediately had a suspect.

She bowed to them and laughed heartily, "Thank you all for saving me, ladies."

He then bowed again to the distant void, his sharp eyes fixed on the leader in red, and said in a measured tone:

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your forgiveness!"

The leader in red raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "Indeed, you have keen insight. No wonder you were able to impersonate His Highness. Your skills are also quite good. You have courage and knowledge, but it's a pity you don't know martial arts."

"Would you be interested in serving under the princess?"

Tu Longjian's voice was somewhat cold:

"Then so be it. I was nearly killed and was terrified. After all, I am just a mortal and cannot compare to the princess's wisdom, foresight, and skill in utilization."

There were only two people who knew she was impersonating a princess, so how did the news get out?

And how she managed to attract pursuers so quickly and immediately send people to protect them—it must have been the work of this princess!

It's even possible that she was in a brothel at the time!

The leader in red spoke coldly:

"You're incredibly audacious! His Highness hasn't punished you, yet you're blaming him instead?!"

Tu Longjian bowed again to show his respect, and said neither servilely nor arrogantly:

"I impersonated the princess to save my own life, which was not my will. I apologize for this offense and will take my apologies to the princess in person if the opportunity arises."

"The princess is hiding in a brothel, but she also uses my help to return to the main camp openly and legitimately."

"After that, they even used my life as bait to lure out other fish, substituting one thing for another to confuse the public. I think that should be enough to atone for my crimes."

The leader in red abandoned his disdain, dismounted gracefully, and formally clasped his hands in greeting.

"I am Hou Qiyun, a female general under the princess. Your intelligence is exceptional, and I admire you."

"Indeed, you have done His Highness a favor. Although His Highness did intend to use this as bait, it was also a matter of going with the flow. He also sent us to protect him. Please do not misunderstand His Highness."

Tu Longjian had been waiting for this moment.

Both she and the eldest princess were right and wrong at this point.

However, she did not want to talk about those words of apology.

The fact that the other party didn't kill her shows that the princess is a magnanimous person, or at least not someone who holds grudges.

The person in front of her was exceptionally skilled, and she was all alone with no help. Wasn't this a helper delivered right to her doorstep?

A good businessman knows that he can negotiate better when he is on an equal footing; otherwise, the subordinate will only become the henchman or pawn of the superior.

If she wants to cooperate, she needs to take the initiative.

So she first revealed the other party's origins in one sentence, demonstrating her wit;

The words also contain a hint of resentment, pointing out the other party's mistakes;

Then, after a bit of flattery, a pleasant collaboration can be achieved.

So Tu Longjian smiled with satisfaction, and went along with it, cupping his hands in return, and sincerely said, "I am Tu Longjian."

"To be honest, after learning about Your Highness's deeds, I also deeply admire you. As a woman myself, Your Highness is truly a heroine of the world and a role model for women."

Hou Qiyun's expression softened slightly upon hearing this.

Tu Longjian smiled slyly, thus revealing his true purpose.

"Commander Hou, I have a business deal I'd like to discuss with Your Highness. I wonder if Your Highness is interested in cooperating?"

Those watching from the shadows, seeing she was about to cause trouble, finally couldn't hold back any longer and jumped out.

Tu Longjian was talking to Commander Hou when he suddenly found himself standing alone in a vast, open space filled with white mist.

A restless, youthful voice rang out—

"Host, I have finally awakened from my slumber and can now help you!"

"This is a world of cultivation, and I am the Long Aotian Conquest System."

"Your task is to choose a lucky male protagonist, win him over, and become his woman. This way, you can live in this world effortlessly and enjoy wealth and luxury."

In male-oriented fantasy novels, there is a protagonist whose name often appears: Long Aotian.

They are usually surrounded by beautiful women, have countless concubines, and their cultivation path is a series of face-slapping and exhilarating stories. So, gradually, "Dragon Aotian" has become a synonym for this type of male protagonist.

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