Li Huan looked directly into Xu Zhu's eyes and said with a smile.
"You brat, you've already fallen in love with a woman! Listen to my orders, first bury your father, Abbot Xuanci, and your mother, Ye Erniang, then come with me to the Western Xia Kingdom!"
Feeling guilty, Xu Zhu quickly and obediently agreed.
Li Huan looked at Xiao Feng: "Brother, you're coming with us to the Western Xia Kingdom too!"
Xiao Feng waved his hand: "Second brother, don't joke! I'm already married to A'Zhu, how could I go to Western Xia to apply for the position of imperial son-in-law?"
Li Huan said, "Brother, don't misunderstand. Taking you to the Western Xia Kingdom isn't to make you a prince consort, but to let you taste the fine wines of Western Xia!"
Upon hearing about the fine wine, Xiao Feng grinned.
"How about A'Zhu and I send Father back to Liao first, and then go to Western Xia?"
Li Huan said, "It's a deal! We'll meet in the capital of Western Xia during the Mid-Autumn Festival in August!"
Afterwards, Xiao Feng, A'Zhu, and Xiao Yuanshan bid farewell and left the square.
Kumārajīva looked at Li Huan, hesitated, then sighed dejectedly and led his entourage away...
...
Lingzhou, the capital of Western Xia.
There are two days left until the Mid-Autumn Festival in August.
Whoosh!
A bright light suddenly appeared in the alleyway.
Suddenly, a red electric tricycle appeared.
Li Huan and Xu Zhu were sitting in the cockpit.
"What...what kind of magic is this?"
Xu Zhu asked in astonishment, his face full of curiosity.
Li Huan said in a serious tone, "This is my unique and magical spell—the Light Escape Technique! It can instantly change location and even alter the date."
Xu Zhu knew that Li Huan was highly skilled and believed his words without a doubt.
Li Huan said, "We have arrived in the capital of the Western Xia Kingdom, and the date is approaching the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Xu Zhu exclaimed in admiration, "Second Brother's abilities are truly astounding, comparable to those of a deity!"
Li Huan said, "You have already returned to secular life. You are both the master of the Tianshan Lingjiu Palace and the leader of the Xingxiu Sect. From now on, stop calling yourself a Shaolin disciple!"
Xu Zhu nodded: "I will keep it in mind."
Li Huan turned the handlebars and slowly drove the bike out of the alley.
"This time you come to the Western Xia Kingdom, besides helping me set up a stall to sell boxed lunches, you also need to apply for the position of prince consort."
Xu Zhu laughed and said, "To be honest, I am really not interested in the Prince Consort."
Li Huan honked his horn to remind onlookers to make way.
"You only think about Meng Gu in your heart, don't you?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhu's face turned bright red.
Li Huan said, "I've already divined it. You were imprisoned in an ice cellar by the Heavenly Child Granny. To make you break your vows, she forced you to eat meat and drink alcohol, and also forced you to be with a mysterious woman..."
"No, no, your intimacy with that mysterious woman wasn't forced by the Heavenly Child Granny; it was because you completely lost control and enjoyed it!"
Xu Zhu's face turned even redder: "Second Brother, you are truly a brilliant strategist. I did indeed willingly become intimate with Meng Gu, and I still can't forget her..."
Li Huan said, "As the Palace Master of Tianshan Lingjiu Palace and the leader of Xingxiu Sect, your participation in the election of the Prince Consort of Xixia Kingdom will surely cause a stir and may very well attract Meng Gu to come and meet you!"
Xu Zhu's eyes lit up instantly, his joy evident on his face: "Second Brother is absolutely right!"
Li Huan kept honking his horn to get pedestrians to make way, but this only attracted more onlookers.
The streets were wide and bustling with activity.
Clearly, this is the most prosperous area in Lingzhou City.
Compared with the famous cities in the Central Plains, Lingzhou is inevitably somewhat inferior.
Xu Zhu said, "I wonder if my elder brother and fourth brother have arrived in Lingzhou yet?"
Li Huan said, "The day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. My eldest brother and fourth brother should have already arrived in Lingzhou."
Xu Zhu said, "My second brother used the 'Light Escape Technique' to come to Xixia. My fourth brother will definitely complain about why he wasn't taken along."
Li Huan said, "Duan Yu is a prince of Dali. When he comes to Xixia, he must be accompanied by guards in order to show his princely status. My tricycle cannot accommodate so many people!"
Li Huan drove his electric tricycle carefully, until he arrived in front of an inn.
The building is three stories high and quite impressive.
Li Huan got out of the car to inquire and learned that the inn was full.
Moreover, all the other inns in Lingzhou City were also fully booked.
With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, heroes from all directions have gathered in Lingzhou, all eager to participate in the grand election of the Prince Consort.
Xu Zhu got out of the carriage and asked, "Second Brother, is the inn full?"
Li Huan laughed and said, "It's not just the inn that's full. I heard from the waiter that even the homes of ordinary people in the city are occupied by people from other places."
Xu Zhu said, "This princess of Western Xia must be as beautiful as a fairy, attracting countless suitors."
Li Huan said, "Marrying the Western Xia princess means enjoying endless wealth and luxury. Even if the princess is ugly, there will still be people pursuing her like crazy!"
Xu Zhu said, "The inn is full. Why don't we go outside the city and find a temple to rest for the time being?"
Li Huan said, "You rascal, no wonder you've been a monk for over twenty years, you still have the temple on your mind!"
"Hehehe..." Xu Zhu chuckled a few times.
Li Huan reached out and patted the electric tricycle: "Look, my vehicle is tall and big, and it can even hold a tent. We can spend the night in it."
Xu Zhu suddenly realized: "That's right, Second Brother's divine chariot is spacious..."
"Second brother! Third brother!"
Duan Yu's shouts came from behind.
Li Huan and Xu Zhu turned around and saw Duan Yu walking towards them excitedly.
Behind him were two retainers and two beautiful young girls.
Li Huan waved and greeted him, "Fourth brother, I knew you had arrived in Lingzhou!"
Two retainers respectfully clasped their hands in a salute.
The burly, rugged-looking man was named Ba Tianshi, the Minister of Works of the Dali Kingdom, and was highly skilled in light-footed martial arts.
The tall, slender, and refined scholar was named Zhu Danchen, one of the four guards of the Dali Royal Palace, skilled in both literature and martial arts.
These two men were utterly loyal to Duan Yu, willing to go through fire and water for him, even unto death.
Li Huan knew that Zhu Ziliu, the disciple of Master Yideng in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", was a descendant of Zhu Danchen.
Duan Yu introduced: "This young lady's surname is Mu, and her given name is Wanqing. This young lady's surname is Zhong, and her given name is Ling. They are both my sisters."
Li Huan laughed and asked, "Is she really my younger sister?"
Duan Yu looked a little embarrassed: "Second Brother, you're incredibly resourceful; nothing can be hidden from you... They are the children of my father and other women..."
Li Huan said, "Still calling him 'Dad'? Is Duan Zhengchun your biological father?"
Duan Yu quickly corrected himself: "Wanqing and Ling'er are my uncle's daughters..."
Li Huan laughed loudly: "Haha, that's right, Duan Zhengchun is your uncle!"
Duan Yu said, "But in my heart, my uncle is better than my own father."
Li Huan raised an eyebrow: "Of course, your biological father, Duan Yanqing, got a handsome son and a beautiful wife for free."
Duan Yu raised his eyebrows: "Second Brother, don't mention Duan Yanqing in public..."
Li Huan said, "Okay, let's not talk about Duan Yanqing! By the way, where is he now?"
Duan Yu had no choice but to reply, "He went to Tianlong Temple to cultivate for the time being! He will move into the palace after I ascend the throne!"
Li Huan couldn't help but laugh out loud, then stared intently at Mu Wanqing...
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