Chapter 91.1
Heh, thinking a mere trifle could keep this old man tied to Great Xia, thats simply a fools dream!
Still want to catch me? I am the supreme thief who has slipped in and out of several great dynasties imperial palaces numerous times. Even Grandmasters cant keep up, and you think you can with your measly skills?
However, that foolish emperors literary talent is truly remarkable. I was fooled and fell right into his hands!
As the Empty Hand Master spoke to himself with pride, he executed his body movement technique.
The scenery by his side rapidly receded.
In the time it takes half an incense stick to burn, he had already run far away from the capital city, with no idea where he himself might be.
This should be safe now. Lets see what spoils of war we have this timea top-quality Night Pearl, heheh!
The Empty Hand Master, brimming with pride, took out an exquisite box from within his robes and carefully opened the lid, his eyes filled with anticipation and admiration. However, after only a glance, his face turned pale with shock.
Wheres the Night Pearl? How could the Night Pearl be gone?
In the center of the box, there was only an ordinary stone; the Night Pearl was nowhere to be seen.
The Empty Hand Master was horrified: Who did this?
He was known as the worlds number one thief; he was always the one stealing from others, and no one could ever steal from him!
Yet now, someone had managed to steal the Night Pearl right under his nose without him noticing it.
This was a shocking revelation that was nothing less than a provocation to him!
Wait!
The Empty Hand Master reached for the pouches on his person, only to find that they were all filled with stones.
Damn it, my possessions have been stolen as well! The Empty Hand Master felt as if his heart was bleeding.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)
He was, after all, the worlds number one thief. Anything he carried on his person was bound to be an invaluable treasure, with a total value exceeding three million taels of silver. And now, in just a moment, all had been stolen from himhe had suffered a tremendous loss!
Among the stolen items was something even more precious to him than his own life, which had also disappeared!
Who could have done this? The Empty Hand Master racked his brains.
He filtered through all the master thieves in the world, but in the end, he dismissed them all.
Because none of them had the ability to steal from him.
Who on earth did it? Empty Hand Master was frantic with anxiety.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered something Lin Beifan had said. His eyes lit up, and he became excited: He must know! He said he knew someone whose thievery skills surpassed even mine!
(TLN: Last chapter: Lin Beifan said disdainfully, If I truly wanted to steal something, I wouldnt need you, for I have a better candidate in mind!)
Then, he quickly retraced his steps back to the capital city.
By this time, the moon-viewing banquet had already ended, the officials had retired, and Lin Beifan had returned to the Imperial Study.
There, he was sipping his hot tea to sober up while reading a book, seemingly waiting for someone.
With a whoosh, Empty Hand Master appeared in the Imperial Study and urgently said to Lin Beifan: Great Xia Emperor, do you know someone whose thievery skills are stronger than mine?
Eunuch Lius complexion changed abruptly: Your Majesty, be careful!
But to be honest, even with a clear direction, recruiting soldiers proved to be difficult.
After all, given a choice, which woman would want to become a soldier?
Finally, after much difficulty, he managed to recruit 3,000 female soldiers, only to discover that training them was extremely challenging.
Because these female soldiers all came from the lower class, they had suffered from malnutrition since childhood and had never trained in martial arts, making them physically too weak.
Turning them into a force of capable and battle-ready elite soldiers was proving to be several times more difficult than imagined.
Thus, she came to the imperial palace once again, seeking Lin Beifans assistance.
Your Majesty~~ Chai Yuxin clung to one of Lin Beifans arms, cooing softly.
Lin Beifan shuddered: Dont be so nauseating, just tell me what you want to do?
Chai Yuxin continued in her coquettish tone: Your Majesty, we have now recruited a full complement of female soldiers! But they are too weak and need to buy some medicinal herbs to supplement their nutrition, which requires money. Shouldnt you offer some support? After all, they are your soldiers too!
Lin Beifan shook his head: No! They are my soldiers, but arent the other group soldiers as well? If they need support, do the others not need it? In this world, the problem is not scarcity but inequality!
But Your Majesty, they really need it! Chai Yuxins voice became even more delicate.
Lin Beifan said sternly, No matter how much they need it, its not possible. I am a man of principles, and I absolutely cannot compromise!
Chai Yuxin became furious, You are a foolish emperor, still caring about these matters?
Lin Beifan was taken aback, You make a good point!
Right, so now you are going to
Still not possible!
Chai Yuxin became furious: Lin Beifan, youre pushing me too far! Wouldnt it be okay if I just borrowed some money from you?
Thats more like it!
Moments later, Chai Yuxin had a box of silver in her hands and said gleefully, Thank you, Your Majesty!
Lin Beifan asked, Lets get this straight first, this money is a loan. What happens if you cant pay it back?
Chai Yuxin rolled her eyes and said shamelessly, If I cant pay it back, Ill repay you with my body. What else do you want?
Lin Beifan trembled with anger: Chai Yuxin, I didnt expect you to be so greedy, not only after my silver but also after my body!
Chai Yuxin:
Hmph! Anyway, Ive got the money now, so do whatever you want, goodbye!
With that, she picked up the silver and happily ran out.
Then, Chai Yuxin used this sum of silver to purchase many precious medicinal herbs, which she then administered to the group of female soldiers.
She also personally infused them with True Qi to regulate their bodies.
After several days of effort, the health of many of the female soldiers improved.
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