Sun Wei went up to the top of the mountain and stood behind a tree. With his strength, he could walk out regardless of the enemy above. But the Daxia people were so cautious. If he could hear something more, it would be a win!

In the distance, there was a miserable scene, with dozens of people lying in a pool of blood on the ground, and a large tree not far away was broken in the middle, with sharp arrows sticking out of it. These scenes made Sun Wei quickly guess what had just happened, but there was a familiar breath in the air, which made Sun Wei use his vitality to sense, and it seemed to be... Xia Xiao?

Xia Xiao is back?

Sun Wei was not sure, maybe he was wrong, he should be in the academy now. A few days ago, the academy sent back several Da Xia juniors, but Xia Xiao was not one of them. This was enough to prove that his strength and potential had been recognized by the academy, and it also proved that Sun Wei had a good vision. Back in Rongcheng, Sun Wei felt that Xia Xiao was extraordinary. Not only was he practicing fast, but he was also very determined. With this temperament, it is easy to become strong!

Um?

Unconsciously, Sun Wei sensed the presence of two people. He focused his eyes and looked at a man and a woman, one tall and one short, standing near the cliff in front of the pool of blood, as if looking down the mountain.

Pointing at Jin Qi who was walking around Baiyu Lake, Xia Xiao said:

"It seems that the Jin family is in charge of the covenant this time."

When they were in Longgang, Jin Qi conveyed the emperor's order to take the Xia family back to the imperial capital, but Xia Xiao refused. After that, Jin Qi sent a box of silver to help the Xia family through the difficult times. After arriving in the imperial capital, the two families had exchanges, but this was the first time Xia Xiao had seen him in such a long time.

This loyal minister of the dynasty came all the way from the imperial capital of Yinxun for the safety of Daxia, and he deserves Xia Xiao's respect. There is no teleportation array in the dynasty, and the father and son went into battle together, a typical sacrifice of the small family for the sake of the big family. If there is really danger today, the Jin family will collapse.

After watching for a long time, the people below did not notice them. There is still a big gap between the perception of ordinary people and practitioners. Soon, Xia Xiao found someone behind him. Even if he was a student of the academy, he was too old to notice it so late. If Sun Wei was an enemy, Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang would be in trouble. After bypassing the pool of blood, Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang saluted a tree.

"Senior, long time no see."

Unexpectedly, it was really them. Sun Wei walked out from behind the tree. There was no smile on his face, but he looked a little flustered.

"Why are you here?"

"Performing academy mission."

Although he had never been to the academy, Sun Wei knew the rules, so he felt relieved. He thought Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang had committed a crime and were kicked out.

“Who are these people?”

Pointing at the pool of blood, it really looks like Xia Xiao's style of doing things, eradicating everything completely, leaving no one behind. Xia Xiao explained, and Sun Wei said that he did a good job. Betraying the country, no matter which country you are from, will be saddled with an extremely shameful stigma. Rather than being criticized by the world, it is better to leave this world as soon as possible to avoid dragging down your family.

"I will report this matter, give you credit for your achievement, and then let the Southerners collect the bodies."

"Thank you, senior."

Seeing that Xia Xiao still paid so much attention to etiquette, Sun Wei felt more relieved. It seemed that entering the academy only helped Xia Xiao accumulate more virtues, but did not make him forget his original intention. In this way, his Great Xia really welcomed a savior!

"I think the content of your mission cannot be disclosed, so I won't ask any more questions. You can do whatever you want. I'll go down first."

Xia Xiao watched Sun Wei leave, thinking of how Sun Wei had taken care of him in Rongcheng, which he had not yet been able to repay.

"Let's go too!"

This place was a bit bloody, and Shu Shuang didn't like it, so Xia Xiao and she came to a mountainside. Although it was lower than the top of the mountain, the entire Baiyu Lake could still be seen. This clear lake was like a mirror, reflecting the cloudless sky. There were two straight bridges on it, and maids and guards came and went on it, cleaning up the pavilion that had not been used for a long time.

It has not been used for a long time and is already covered with dust.

Compared to their busyness, Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang were much more relaxed. They sat on the tree, seeming to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The southerners under their feet complained that they were already tired enough today, and they didn't expect to have to collect corpses. It was really unlucky. But there was more anger in their words. These things, since they betrayed the Southern Country, really deserved to die!

Although it was autumn, the soldiers felt a little hot after running back and forth several times. But even when they were resting under the tree, they did not notice Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang above.

“I always feel that things won’t be that simple.”

Xia Xiao suddenly said something, causing Shu Shuang to ask:

“Too easy?”

Xia Xiao nodded, looked at the hilltop again, and fell into deep thought. A few dozen boxes of gold were nothing to the Southern Merchants, but even if they were wealthy, they would not throw them away for nothing. It was impossible for these people from the Southern Kingdom to succeed.

"This place is too obvious. Even if we weren't here, the seniors would have gone to see it. It's understandable that those people were inconsiderate, after all, they are just self-righteous trash, but the southern merchants behind them would definitely not be so careless."

"Are they trying to attract us on purpose?"

"It's possible."

Apart from the top of the mountain, there is no good hiding place around, except for Baiyu Lake! But there are practitioners from the two countries beside the lake, and they are now checking Baiyu Lake. Even practitioners who can use water cannot hide in it, and the same goes for the talisman formation. But will Nan Shang really give up? Or does Nan Shang just want to slap Nan Guo in the face and let Nan Guo know the low quality of its people? And let Da Xia know that Nan Guo is unreliable.

In his eyes, Sun Wei and the practitioners from the Southern Kingdom came together and seemed to be communicating. It seemed that nothing should happen. He could only look down!

To the north and south of the pavilion, horse-drawn carriages gradually approached, and the officials in them were all ready to show the style of the country.

The window of the northern carriage was opened, and a slightly fat man with a tuft of beard appeared. He was Jin Qi's father, Jin Shiming. Jin Qi came over, leaned under the window, and said:

"Father, Baiyu Lake and its surroundings have been checked. Everything is safe."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Just as he was about to close the car window, Jin Shiming saw that Jin Qi had not left and asked:

"What's wrong?"

"Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang have accepted the mission from the academy and are protecting us outside."

"This is a good thing, but don't worry. Today we are just signing an alliance. Even if Nan Shang wants to cause trouble again, it won't be a big deal."

Jin Qi nodded and watched his father roll up the car window, but he would be lying if he said he wasn't worried. The academy classified this as a task, so it must be very important, but he didn't know the level of this task. Those who don't know the academy will give it a very high hat, but these tasks are just a means for the academy to test, train and unite students. If Jin Qi knew that Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang's tasks were only level C, he probably wouldn't be so worried.

The envoys of the two countries were wearing luxurious official uniforms and fur coats, which seemed a bit out of place in this desolate wilderness. But the long black and red bridge showed the momentum of the Great Xia Dynasty to the fullest.

Jin Shiming's face was calm. If Daxia was strong, why would they be so humble? But now Daxia was in danger. Instead of falling out with the Southern Kingdom, it would be better to borrow their strength. Although the force was small, it could resist part of the Southern Merchants' forces!

In comparison, the Southern Kingdom paid more. In fact, the Southern Kingdom did not want this. Daxia was now in a difficult situation. Even if Xia Xiao was famous, it was impossible to reverse such a big situation. But Xie Yi wrote back, saying that he had become the best among his classmates in the academy, and the Southern Kingdom was ready to marry and continue to sign the covenant. After all, if Daxia was destroyed, it would not be good for them.

Daxia is stronger than the Southern Kingdom. If it is destroyed, the Southern Kingdom will also suffer. After all, the Southern Merchants have exposed their ambition to dominate the Great Wilderness. In this way, only by sticking together can there be a glimmer of hope. Daxia will be the shield and spear of the Southern Kingdom, and will stand in front of them!

After entering the screen curtain, the two ministers bowed slightly and sat down in front of the table with aromatic incense.

"The quality of the people in the South is really getting higher and higher."

Jin Shiming, who had just learned about the fourteen people from the Southern Kingdom, started to taunt without restraint. The real strength of Daxia is the Imperial Army, and they are still hiding, which means that Daxia still has the confidence. It can lower its head slightly to confuse the opponent, but it cannot be too low, otherwise the Southern Kingdom will really think that Daxia has fallen to the bottom of the gorge.

"It's all our fault for not disciplining him properly. I hope Master Jin will forgive us."

The Southern Minister had a bitter look on his face and hurriedly apologized. Today's incident was really embarrassing. He had been ready to negotiate terms before, but now he no longer had the courage to speak.

"They are just some rural people who cannot represent the entire Southern Kingdom, so they can be forgiven. But I hope that your country can cooperate with Daxia wholeheartedly and defend our homeland together. I believe that Lord Chen also knows that if Daxia falls, the Southern Kingdom will suffer. The Southern Merchants have no intention of coexisting."

Jin Shiming was slightly fat, and his serious face looked a bit fierce. He didn't look like a civil servant, but rather a gangster leader in the streets. He just had a small mustache under his lips, which he did deliberately, otherwise he wouldn't look like a scholar. The fact is, he wouldn't look like a scholar even with a mustache, and the ferocity in his eyes could not be erased.

"When we chose the marriage and the new covenant, we were already prepared to face the Southern Merchants. Please rest assured, sir."

The personal guard brought two copies of the treaty and placed them in front of Jin Shiming and Lord Chen of the Southern Kingdom respectively.

"Master Chen, before you sign, please tell me about the conditions of the Southland."

There are many conditions, but it is difficult for Lord Chen to speak. Jin Shiming stared at him straight, with a look on his face that said, "If you dare to say it, I will turn hostile." In addition to the previous incident, even if he was thick-skinned, it would be difficult for him to propose it. It would be better to give up the conditions and show his attitude and sincerity to gain some favor.

Fortunately, the Southern Emperor anticipated the possibility of accidents before setting off and gave Lord Chen the power to act flexibly without making these requests, otherwise he would not have dared to jump to conclusions.

“No conditions.”

"Nothing?"

"No."

Jin Shiming achieved his goal, lowered his head and smiled secretly, and at the same time, his contempt for the Southland increased. These people in the Southland still have the mentality of taking advantage of small gains, no wonder they have only this small corner to live in for thousands of years. Without a broad mind and not knowing how to choose, how can you accomplish great things?

Holding the pen, Jin Shiming prepared to sign. But suddenly, Baiyu Lake shook violently, and the pavilion also turned upside down. The lake water began to boil, and the desk slid to one side, and Jin Shiming fell to the ground. The incense in Rui's brain spilled on the ground, which was a little hot. The guards around him hurried to help, but they didn't know the source of the chaos.

Outside the pavilion, the straight bridge broke and several pieces of rubble fell down, making the rippling lake surface even more chaotic.

"What's going on?"

Jin Qi by the lake drew the sword from his waist and shouted loudly, alerting everyone.

Bang!

With a loud bang, the lake exploded!