Li Huan intervened in time and dealt with Azi and Kumārajīva.
After taking the antidote for the "Five Poisons Soul-Summoning Powder," Xiao Feng, Xu Zhu, and the others gradually returned to normal.
Murong Fu asked, "Alliance Leader Li, how should we deal with Azi and Kumārajīva?"
Li Huan looked at A Zhu: "Sister-in-law, what do you think should be done with A Zi?"
Azhu hurriedly said, "Give Azi to me and take her back to Liao. Never let her set foot in the Central Plains again."
Li Huan said, "Brother Xiao Feng is the Southern King of Liao. Bringing A Zi back to Liao is the same as letting A Zi enjoy the treatment of a princess. This is not a punishment!"
Azhu asked, "In your opinion, Alliance Leader Li, how should this be handled?"
Li Huan said to Xiao Feng, "Put shackles on A Zi to restrict her daily activities and keep her at home. Not only should she be forbidden from stepping into the Central Plains, but we should also prevent her from causing trouble in the Liao Kingdom!"
Xiao Feng frowned slightly: "Put on the shackles..."
"I don't want to! I don't want to!" Azi shouted angrily, "What's the difference between putting shackles on me and locking me up at home? It's like being in prison!"
Li Huan said, "If you don't stay at home obediently, you won't get the 'alleviation pill' from the 'Life and Death Talisman' this time next year!"
Upon hearing this, Azi wisely shut up and stopped protesting.
Kumārajīva cried out, "Where will I get the remedy in ten days?"
Li Huan said, "Ten days later, go to the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan and find Xuzhu to get the 'alleviation pill' for the 'Life and Death Talisman'!"
Kumārajīva's forehead continued to be covered in sweat: "This humble monk is suffering from unbearable itching and pain, and has also lost all internal energy, making it impossible for me to reach the Lingjiu Palace on Mount Tianshan..."
Li Huan laughed and said, "You are the national teacher of Tibet. With a little money, I can hire someone to take you to the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan."
Kumārajīva then asked, "And what about this time next year?"
Li Huan said, "Similarly, you should also go to the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan."
Kumārajīva gritted his teeth and stood up despite the pain: "Whoever is willing to take me to the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan will receive three thousand taels of silver!"
A generous reward will surely attract brave men.
Soon, two martial arts practitioners accepted the "job" of escorting Kumārajīva to the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan.
Xiao Feng also ordered his Khitan warriors to guard A Zi to prevent her from secretly escaping.
The thirty people who were rescued bowed to Li Huan to express their gratitude.
Murong Fu said, "Alliance Leader Li's divine skills are unparalleled, and he has turned the tide with his might. He is truly admirable!"
Li Huan's face darkened: "Murong Fu, Azi and Kumārajīva disguised themselves and infiltrated the 'Martial Arts Culinary Tournament.' You bear an unshirkable responsibility for this!"
Murong Fu raised his eyebrows: "Alliance Leader Li, even you couldn't see through Azi's disguise skills, which are so advanced. How could I possibly see through them?"
Li Huan said, "If we can't tell the difference by appearance, why don't you send someone to search us?"
Murong Fu said, "What Alliance Leader Li said is absolutely right. Next time we hold the 'Martial Arts Culinary Tournament,' I will definitely send people to conduct a thorough investigation and verify their identities!"
"Next time? Murong Fu is dreaming!"
Li Huan said, "The food festival is over. Shouldn't you announce what you promised me?"
Murong Fu was taken aback: "What is it that you are announcing?"
Li Huan said unhappily, "What the hell are you pretending to be stupid for! You promised me you'd give me Wang Yuyan!"
The sound was loud, and everyone heard it.
Wang Yuyan's eyes widened involuntarily.
Murong Fu hurriedly said, "Alliance Leader Li, please keep your voice down. This matter cannot be publicized. I still need to discuss it with my cousin and persuade her to agree..."
Wang Yuyan walked over and asked curiously, "Cousin, what were you talking about with Alliance Leader Li?"
Before Murong Fu could even offer a perfunctory reply, Li Huan declared directly, "Now that the 'Martial Arts Culinary Tournament' is over, you belong to me!"
“Belongs to you?” Wang Yuyan asked in surprise.
Duan Yu was completely bewildered and hurriedly came over: "Second Brother, what were you discussing with Young Master Murong? Is it related to Miss Wang?"
Li Huan said, "Young Master Murong promised me that after the Martial Arts Culinary Tournament, he would give me Wang Yuyan in marriage!"
Instantly, the scene fell silent.
Time and space seemed to freeze.
Wang Yuyan's eyes widened in astonishment, thinking she had misheard.
Duan Yu was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.
"What...what exactly is going on? Second brother, you must be joking..."
Li Huan looked at Murong Fu: "Since we're going to say it sooner or later, let's just say it now!"
Murong Fu looked embarrassed.
The reason Li Huan brought this up in public and asked Murong Fu to announce it immediately was to prevent the guy from playing tricks and going back on his word.
Murong Fu composed himself, realizing he could no longer hide it, and had no choice but to admit it.
“That’s right, I promised Alliance Leader Li that I would marry my cousin to him!”
Duan Yu retorted without hesitation: "Young Master Murong! You are not Miss Wang's parents, so what right do you have to betroth her to my second brother!"
Murong Fu said, "I only promised Alliance Leader Li to facilitate his marriage with my cousin. Whether my cousin agrees or not depends on her wishes!"
"I...I..." Wang Yuyan was both embarrassed and angry, "My heart only belongs to my cousin..."
Li Huan said, "Murong Fu, stop making excuses! You promised me before that if Miss Wang didn't want to marry me, you would discuss it with Madam Wang and let her make the decision! How come now it's become a matter of my cousin's wishes?"
Murong Fu smiled sheepishly: "As the saying goes, forced love is never sweet..."
Li Huan's expression hardened: "Forced relationships are never sweet! And those who break their promises will suffer even more! Murong Fu, you swore to the heavens that if you went back on your word, you would die by my hand!"
After saying that, Li Huan suddenly swung his palm and struck the high platform.
Bang!
The platform was shattered by Li Huan's palm strike, as if it had been hit by a cannonball. Instantly, wooden pieces flew everywhere, a shocking sight!
Murong Fu's eyes were filled with panic, and he quickly clasped his hands in a fist and paw salute: "Please rest assured, Alliance Leader Li, I will do my utmost to marry my cousin to you!"
Tears welled up in Wang Yuyan's eyes.
A month ago, Murong Fu went to the Western Xia Kingdom to apply for the position of consort, hoping to win the heart of the princess.
Now, in order to hold the "Martial Arts Culinary Conference" and win over many masters, Murong Fu actually made a promise to the leader of the martial arts alliance: to marry his cousin, who deeply loves him, to the leader.
Wang Yuyan's shoulders trembled; her heart was broken.
Duan Yu's face turned red, unsure whether to condemn Murong Fu or blame Li Huan.
To condemn Murong Fu would be tantamount to opposing Li Huan's marriage to Wang Yuyan.
If you complain about Li Huan, it's like disrespecting your second brother.
In short, Duan Yu was unable to express his inner indignation.
Of course, Duan Yu's heart was almost broken as well.
Li Huan patted Duan Yu on the shoulder: "Fourth brother, I know you like Miss Wang very much, but since Young Master Murong is offering Miss Wang so generously, I must accept this generous gift!"
Duan Yu's eyes turned red, and he grabbed Li Huan's arm, pulling him aside.
"Second brother, are you really going to marry Miss Wang?"
Li Huan said in a low voice, "You seem quite smart, so why do you become so stupid when it comes to things related to Wang Yuyan?"
Duan Yu gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Those who are deeply in love throughout history are often foolish and mad, and I am no exception."
Li Huan said, "You've become so stupid you're practically brainless, a crazy simp!"
Duan Yu frowned and asked again, "Second Brother, are you really going to marry Miss Wang?"
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