"Blackwater Pass, west of Luo'an City, is the largest entrance to the Longyan Mountains within Anyun. Of course, for exotic beasts, it's also the largest exit. At the same time the capital was attacked, tens of thousands of exotic beasts rushed out from the depths of the Longyan Mountains and breached Blackwater Pass in one fell swoop. Fortunately, west of Blackwater Pass, there's Luo'an City, a major border town, which blocked the exotic beasts' path.
"Those beasts aren't as powerful as the ones that raided the capital, but they're still quite strong. Luo'an's soldiers and civilians have held out until now, exhausted. And now, with beasts from all over the country attacking the city, even the capital's defenses are weak, making it impossible to send troops to rescue. If the beasts were to breach Luo'an, the consequences would be disastrous," said Mu Ruian.
Mu Hanyan took a deep breath. She knew the geographical location of Luoan City very well. It was the gateway to the southwest of Anyun Kingdom. Once the strange beasts broke through the city, they could march straight into Anyun Kingdom.
The people of Anyun are not as tough as those of Shangyue. Not only are the people's cultivation much weaker than that of Shangyue, but the cities in the inland areas usually do not have tall and strong walls. It is impossible to stop the attack of strange beasts. If that happens, there will be great loss of lives and even the destruction of the country.
"The heads of each family had already discussed before leaving the capital. The family ranking competition originally scheduled for next year has been cancelled. The younger generations of each family, headed by the eight major families, will go to Luoan to assist the local military and civilians in defending the city until the war in other places ends and troops are sent to support, or the heads of each family return victorious. The ranking of the eight major families will also be determined by the performance of the younger generations in defending the city." Mu Ruian continued.
"Father, I understand. I'll go to Luo'an City right away," Mu Hanyan said. Whether it was for the safety of the millions of people in Anyun or for the Mu family's status, she had no choice but to go.
Fortunately, she has now reached the level of a great swordsman, so although she has been traveling all the way, she does not feel tired at all.
"There's no need to rush. The younger generations of the major families are scheduled to leave for Luoan City tomorrow. You've come back just in time. The palace has prepared a farewell banquet for you. Just wash up and go to the banquet." Mu Ruian waved his hand and said.
"The child rushed back to Anyun from Shangyue without stopping. She is so tired. Why does she still want to attend the banquet?" Although Mu Hanyan did not feel very tired, Yue Fanling felt very distressed when he saw her dusty appearance, and complained to Mu Rui'an.
"You don't understand. Asking her to attend the banquet was fake. The real purpose was to let her meet peers from other families." Mu Ruian said with a smile.
Mu Hanyan understood that her father's real intention was actually to let her win over the children of other aristocratic families. The battle of Luoan City was related to the life and death safety of hundreds of millions of people in Anyun mainland, as well as the future status ranking of the eight major families. But more directly, it was related to their own life and property. More help was never a bad thing.
Her father meant well, but thinking about her reputation as the most dissolute playboy in the capital, and the grudges she'd had with the various young men, Mu Hanyan could only smile bitterly. Those guys had long hated her to the core, and it was a blessing they hadn't stabbed her in the back. Expecting them to help was sheer wishful thinking.
The only person who could possibly help her is probably Yan Yuchu, but after all, he is only the young master of a branch family, and his status in the main family is limited, so he may not be able to help her much.
But no matter what, she still had to go to the palace banquet. After all, she would be fighting side by side with the children of various families. Even if she could not resolve her past grudges, there was no need to appear too arrogant and rude.
Seeing that there was still some time, Mu Hanyan simply washed up and changed her clothes, then briefly told her parents about her experience in Shangyue Kingdom. When Mu Ruian heard about the crisis of the Shangyue royal family, he remained very calm. He had absolute confidence in his precious daughter. Seeing her return safely, he knew that she must have been safe.
Although Yue Fanling could also think of this, she was still nervous until she heard Mu Hanyan talk about how they lifted the ban for Lu Nianxin and how she displayed her divine power to eradicate a group of traitors including Lu Tianxiong. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
After all, blood is thicker than water. Although she feels some resentment towards her elder brother for his unkindness back then, as a descendant of the Yue family, her concern for the Yue family is no less than Lu Nianxin's concern for her.
"Mom, my uncle has named me the eldest princess, and your relationship with dad has been announced to the world. Go back and visit when you have time. Grandma and my two uncles miss you very much." Mu Hanyan advised.
"Well, once the crisis is over, I'll go back to Shangyue." Yue Fanling smiled and nodded. After hearing Mu Hanyan's words, even she felt like she had survived a disaster and put aside the last bit of grudge in her heart.
The lights were on, it was time for the banquet, and the carriage was ready.
"By the way, in order to make it easier for you to go to Luoan City, your grandfather discussed with the Taichang Elder and others before leaving and decided to temporarily appoint you as the young master of the family." Mu Ruian added when sending Mu Hanyan to the carriage.
Mu Hanyan nodded, not surprised at all. With her current strength, she was fully qualified to become the young master of the family. Afterwards, she took Hua Yue Zirong, several personal guards, and Mu Zexian and others to the palace.
The Mu family also suffered heavy losses in the great battle outside the capital. Many familiar faces were no longer seen, but there were a few new faces. After listening to Mu Zexian's introduction, Mu Hanyan learned about the elite disciples sent by other major branches of the Mu family to help.
The Mu clan's position among the eight great families of the capital would also affect the status of its branches across the country. Therefore, despite the chaos in Anyun territory and the fact that several branch families had to deal with the invasion of the city by strange beasts, they still sent out the strongest of their younger disciples. These men were all over thirty years old and quite powerful, exceeding the third level of swordsmanship.
"You are Mu Hanyan. I've heard of you. You used to be the number one playboy in Black Stone City, and now you're the number one playboy in the capital. By the way, you also have a nickname called Mu Siyi, right?" A younger son of the branch family casually bowed and said sarcastically.
His name is Mu Chengqi. He is just thirty years old this year. He is the youngest among the children of the branch family and still has a bit of youthful vigor.
"Chengqi, you are not allowed to be rude to the young master." Another older disciple of the branch family frowned and scolded.
This man's name is Mu Renda. He is 37 years old today, but he is the oldest among the children of the branch family. Not only is he the strongest, but he also has the most stable temperament.
"Don't mind, Brother Renda. Just be casual." Mu Hanyan waved her hand nonchalantly. It had been a while since I'd heard the nickname "Mu Siyi," the most dissolute playboy in Black Stone City. It felt quite familiar.
Mu Renda didn't say anything else, but just glared at Mu Chengqi fiercely.
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