Just as countless sharp swords were about to pierce through Leah, a snow-white barrier suddenly rose up beside her.
In an instant, the attacks that outsiders had been watching with trepidation vanished.
"What!"
Baylor roared in shock, clearly unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.
What is that barrier, and why does Leah possess it...?
Could this be the treasure?!
The more Baylor thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and immediately stretched his neck and shouted, "Whoever can capture her, I will reward them with inexhaustible grain and treasures!"
Upon hearing this, many clansmen who had been hesitant began to stir with excitement.
A hint of worry appeared between Leah's brows, and she subconsciously glanced at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian just finished chanting the incantation.
She flicked her wrist, slapped down the yellow talisman, and roared, "Now, Nilu!"
Nilu, who had been hiding to the side, suddenly moved and threw a stone-like object into the center of the wedding banquet.
Almost instantly, smoke filled the air, and everyone was coughing uncontrollably.
"Charge!"
In the smoke, someone shouted, and Baylor felt many figures rushing towards him, crashing heavily onto his body.
"puff!"
Baylor tried to back away in terror, but was beaten until he spat out bright red blood and was unable to move.
He cried out in a panic, "Help! Help me!"
All that responded to him was boundless gloom and Nil's slightly mocking smile.
"Save you?"
Nilu reached out and drew her sword, stabbing it fiercely into his weak thigh.
Blood gushed out instantly, and Baylor screamed in pain, "It hurts! Let go..."
Nilu, however, seemed oblivious, her eyes filled with long-simmering hatred.
"Pain? Didn't they feel pain when you insulted my mother and slandered my father?!"
Xu Nian cleared away the fog before her eyes and looked at Nilu's venting, but did not stop her.
She's just a teenager; it's normal for her to harbor resentment and want to vent.
If we stop her at this point, things might backfire.
Thinking of this, Xu Nian didn't stop her. Instead, she rushed to Leah's side and patiently comforted her, "Don't worry, everything is alright now."
Leah was still a little confused, but seeing Xu Nian's composed demeanor, she felt much more at ease.
Seeing this, Xu Nian casually handed the yellow talisman she had prepared in advance to Liya.
"If you encounter any danger, just tear it apart," Xu Nian instructed, word by word. "We have important things to do next, so we probably won't have time to take care of you."
Upon hearing this, Leah showed a knowing expression and said firmly, "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. You can go ahead without worry."
Receiving this answer, Xu Nian relaxed considerably and walked straight to Nilu's side.
At this moment, Nilu was panting heavily and glanced at Xu Nian with a slightly apologetic expression.
"What are you doing?!"
As the smoke had completely dissipated, people gathered around.
When they saw Nel holding Beller hostage, they immediately panicked and shouted, "Release the chieftain at once!"
"That's right, release the clan leader immediately!"
The second elder, his face contorted with rage, pointed at Nilu and cursed, "You are merely a clan princess, how dare you hold your esteemed clan leader hostage? Considering this is your first offense, we will release the clan leader and spare your life!"
Upon hearing this, the Third Elder chimed in, "That's right! If you don't release the clan leader, we'll make you regret it!"
"Release them?"
Nilu smiled brightly, "As long as he doesn't marry my mother again and voluntarily gives up his position as clan chief, I will let him go."
Xu Nian and she had already discussed it, and they had to take this opportunity to ensure that the Prince would never be able to recover!
Otherwise, once he catches his breath, he will fight Nel at all costs.
Beller's neck was covered in red welts from Nilu's stabs, a gruesome sight, yet he still roared in discontent, "You attacked the clan leader! Besides, I clearly obtained the consent of the four elders to marry your mother, what right do you have..."
"Oh, really?"
Xu Nian spoke at the opportune moment, looking down at the slightly flustered Prince.
She pulled out a document she had prepared in advance from her bosom and threw it directly in front of the kneeling prince.
Baylor's fingers trembled as he picked up the document, his face filled with disbelief.
"How could this be? How could this happen!"
The names of the Sixth and Seventh Elders were prominently displayed above, followed by the names of the First and Fifth Elders, who consistently supported the princess.
He glared angrily at the Sixth and Seventh Elders, his voice filled with rage, "Have you forgotten what you promised me! How could you do this!"
Faced with the prince's questioning, the Sixth Elder appeared extremely frank, "Hmph, I haven't forgotten!"
"We made a promise that if you could save Zhaozhao, I would provide you with support, but what did you do?"
The Sixth Elder was furious. "Zhao Zhao used the herbs you gave her, but instead of recovering, her condition worsened! This young friend saved her with a single act, so naturally I am willing to help the princess."
Upon hearing this, Baylor looked at Xu Nian in disbelief, "How is that possible? That's clearly a terminal illness! How could you possibly cure it!"
Xu Nian did not respond to this, but only sneered and said, "You know she has a terminal illness, yet you still induced the Sixth Elder to help you. What else could it be but ulterior motives?"
Baylor was speechless for a moment, and could only look at the Seventh Elder with a slightly pleading expression, "Why, why did you help her?"
In his view, the Seventh Elder held great power, and if he hadn't taken advantage of the food shortage to extort money from his side, they might never have gained his support.
The Seventh Elder stood ramrod straight, his expression calm. "She gave me the food I wanted and met my brother's needs. I promised her everything."
His brief statement caused a huge uproar.
The Seventh Elder was not only the youngest elder, but also held considerable military power.
The princess's side gained the Seventh Elder, could it be...?
Some of the more astute individuals present instantly realized what was happening and quickly switched sides, shouting, "How could the Prince be so untrustworthy? We support the Princess!"
Xu Nian watched coldly, when suddenly the ring on her hand sparkled.
"Xu Nian".
Gu Zhan's voice followed, tinged with a hint of weariness.
Hearing this, Xu Nian was slightly surprised, "Aren't you busy?"
"I have investigated the clan you mentioned."
At the same time, the previously silent Baylor burst into unrestrained laughter.
"Hahahaha, you bunch of ignorant fools!"
Everyone around him stared at him in shock, not understanding what was wrong with Baylor.
The soldiers held Prince tightly, fearing he might escape.
Suddenly, a gleaming gold badge fell from his body.
Nilu stared intently, her pupils suddenly contracting.
The badge prominently featured a ferocious white wolf with a gaping maw.
Gu Zhan's voice was calm and steady.
"The clan chief is currently colluding with the wolf clan, intending to annex the clan."
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