CHAPTER 187
Little Bunny, Open Up~
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The twenty-odd riders soon reached the gates of Yong'an City. Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue dismounted and surveyed the scene.
"Sister Jue, is this the gate?"
The scorched-earth strategy had left nothing but charred ruins beneath the walls, offering almost no cover. However, the absence of drawbridges or moats meant large siege engines could be deployed effectively.
Still, protected by a grand formation, ordinary siege tactics would prove ineffective.
"This is merely the outer bailey. Three more gates lie within before one can enter the city proper."
But Li Shiyu didn't care what it was called. All that mattered was opening every gate.
"Then I'll go open the gates. Sister, follow behind me."
Dongfang Jue merely nodded, curious to see how Li Shiyu would proceed.
Hand in hand, they approached the gate. Li Shiyu began shouting at the top of her lungs.
"Little bunny, little bunny~ Open up the gate~"
"Shiyao, we're at war…"
Dongfang Jue was speechless. Was this silly girl serious?
Before long, Luo An arrived too, watching the two beauties standing beneath the gate tower…
"Your Highness, again?"
"Hey, you! Open the gate—Shiyao wants to go in!"
Na Luo'an burst into laughter, convinced Dongfang Jue had hired a fool!
"Your Highness, is this your lady friend? Ha ha ha! Have you come to humiliate this old man?"
"Stop laughing like a fool! If you don't open the gate now, Shiyu will smash it down!"
Li Shiyu stood with her arms crossed, her chin held high. Truth be told, she didn't give a damn about this door—or the people on the city walls.
More people?
Could you possibly outnumber the ferocious beasts in my master's secret realm?
Is the door hard?
Could it possibly be harder than that shield-sword?
"Smash away! You won't have to pay for the damage! Hahahaha!"
Naluo An was thoroughly delighted. This is a city gate—do you think it's your own front door?
Never mind how sturdy this gate is—it's imbued with divine power. How could it possibly break so easily?
But soon, Luo An's laughter faded. Who was Shi Yao?
Her specialty? A fist that packs a punch!
"You really won't make me pay? Why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, Shiyao wouldn't have wasted her breath on you!"
Watch as Li Shiyu's willow brows furrowed slightly, her expression abruptly shifting. She stomped her foot on the ground, sending dust flying within three meters of her!
Divine arts swirled as she raised her hand, shielding Dongfang Jue and the armored soldiers behind her. Like Ye Qinghan before, she lifted her long leg high.
"Break!"
With a spinning kick, the city gate shot out like a bullet. With a thunderous crash, it embedded itself into the rampart wall!
Li Shiyao slowly lowered her leg, summoning the Chaos Bell to shield her companion, Sister Jue'er, and the others from incoming arrows.
This was a declaration of war. From the moment the gate shattered, a torrential rain of arrows poured down.
Luo An's jaw nearly hit the floor. "I knew you cultivated immortality, but come on, this is ridiculous!" Σ(⊙▽⊙"a
At least swing your sword a couple times!
Don't I deserve some respect?
"Sister Jue'er, are we opening every single gate?"
Amidst the hail of arrows, Li Shiyu strolled as if leisurely touring a garden, leading her followers deeper into the city.
Dongfang Jue was utterly stunned. She'd anticipated Li Shiyao's immense growth after joining Lingxian Hall and suspected this gate likely couldn't hold her back.
But she hadn't imagined it would be this simple…
This was a solid door! A city gate! Yet Li Shiyao kicked it into a C-shape with a single blow!
Snapping out of her daze, Dongfang Jue stammered, "Yes."
This wasn't troublesome. Li Shiyu had come to open the gate, not to kill. Opening a gate was no difficult task for her.
The city gate wasn't going anywhere. Li Shiyu excelled at dealing with immobile targets—mainly because she couldn't be bothered chasing after enemies.
As they approached the second gate, Li Shiyu glanced at Dongfang Jue for confirmation.
"You really won't make me pay, right? Shiyuo's telling you now—I've already blown through this month's allowance, and I've pretty much maxed out next month's too. I can't afford to pay!"
Dongfang Jue was slightly surprised. Why was this girl starting to resemble Ye Qinghan more and more?
Money was all she could think about?
"Don't worry, I won't make you pay!"
This time, Li Shiyu didn't even bother kicking. She just walked over and pushed the door open…
The soldiers watched as the six iron bolts—as thick as thighs—used to lock the door visibly bent and warped. Along with them, their expressions twisted and distorted…
The child may not be the brightest, but she's got strength!
The armored soldiers behind Dongfang Jue had initially looked down on Li Shiyu, thinking Dongfang Jue placed far too much trust in that Su Immortal.
Perhaps Su Xianren was a master strategist, but when it came to actual combat—real swords and real battles—how could they send a girl barely out of her teens?
Yet this city gate, which had taken a battering ram half a day to breach, opened before this girl as easily as a door at home!
Witnessing this, they finally understood the difference between an immortal's disciple and a mere mortal.
Truth be told, the men Dongfang Jue had selected for Li Shiyu were elite among elites—most possessed Foundation Establishment or Golden Core cultivation, far beyond mere foot soldiers!
But Dongfang Jue only now realized that Li Shiyu had asked for twenty men simply because the conversation had led to that point…
So he might as well let her show off…
The second gate swung open, and another group of cavalry charged out, rushing straight toward Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue.
But Li Shiyao seemed oblivious, continuing her question.
"Sister Dongfang, is there anything tasty to eat inside the city?"
As she spoke, she casually waved her hand. Dozens of feet away, men and horses were thrown into chaos. This Chaos Bell was no joke.
"Yes, I know a place that serves knife-cut noodles. They're delicious!"
"How good?"
"Absolutely incredible!"
"How much? Shiyu only has five taels of silver left… and that's pocket money borrowed from Senior Sister…"
At this thought, Li Shiyu couldn't help but adopt a pitiful expression. What a miserable life the Holy Maiden led in Lingxian Hall!
"Haha, if Jue'er could join Lingxian Hall, she could support Shiyu with some pocket money~"
Dongfang Jue didn't take it too seriously, just a casual remark meant to break the ice.
But unexpectedly, Li Shiyu took it seriously!
"Really? Sister Jue, are you serious?"
"Uh… what do you mean, 'really'?"
"If Sister Jue joins the Lingxian Hall, that would be wonderful! Then Shiyu could be with Sister Jue every single day!"
Dongfang Jue knew this girl’s affection for her was at 100%, but hearing this now still caught her off guard.
"You'd like me to join the Lingxian Hall?"
"Shiyao likes Sister Jue and wants to play with her every day!"
"Aren't you afraid I'll take away the love our Master has for you?"
"Shiyao is willing to share! Giving some to Sister is no problem at all!"
As they spoke, the two approached the third city gate. Without further words, Li Shiyu began unlocking it.
The entire group, enveloped by the Chaos Bell and surrounded by armored soldiers, continued advancing at a steady pace.
After witnessing the earlier display, no one dared to recklessly charge forward and offer themselves up. Truthfully, they maintained the encirclement while keeping their distance…
"I like Shiyu too!"
Dongfang Jue was on the verge of tears. Li Shiyu truly was a saintly maiden!
Jue'er will never call you 'Dumb Yao' again! You're the kindest soul in all the world!
Li Shiyu smiled, dismissed the crowd, and casually kicked open the third door.
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