Long Yu’er was the first to realize something was amiss. Being always clean, she couldn’t tolerate such things.

She urgently shouted to the group of people, "Quick, stop them!"

Yu Shaojie from the Feathered Forest Guard had not acted yet, but now he raised a feather fan and shouted, "I’ll deal with them."

He suddenly waved the fan outward.

A fierce gale whistled forth, sweeping towards Xue Renyi and his group.

Yet as soon as it touched the sword array, a sword beam shot skyward, shattering the gale completely.

Everyone was astonished, not expecting the sword array to be so powerful that not even the wind could pass through.

A group of young noblemen scolded Xue Renyi in a hurry, "You wretch, dare to ruin us like this. When I get out, the first one I’ll deal with is you."

Xue Renyi replied coldly, "If it weren’t for the Mage, I would have starved long ago. If you come out, wanting to kill or to skin, I’m ready to accompany you to the end."

He waved his hand, letting his group pour golden water into the pit.

In an instant, the stench spread across the scene.

The golden water was incredibly thick, with yellow petals floating on top and heaps of white maggots wriggling inside.

Long Yu’er felt nauseous and vomited at the sight, and after only fifty or sixty barrels, the noblemen inside were already crouching down with their heads spinning.

Xuan Chong from the Black Tortoise Clan held his breath and rallied the others, "Gentlemen, we must stand firm against this Demon Chief."

Yu Shaojie from the Feathered Forest Guard retched some acidic liquid and waved his hand, "Damn it, this Mage’s so-called great mercy is nothing but crap. He’s just a scoundrel without integrity."

Hu Jingyang boldly and reluctantly picked up a piece of roasted meat and addressed everyone, "What’s this? Just some dung water. I can still eat; what can he do to me?"

But right after swallowing, his eyes caught a maggot on the sewage, and he suddenly spewed it out.

These noblemen in the Capital City, pampered and distinguished, could hardly endure such torment.

Xue Renyi soon brought others, and this time, not only them but also thousands of refugees joined in.

The rows of sewage barrels were indeed a spectacular sight.

Governor Wu Youren waved, calling out, "I can’t stand it. You continue observing; I’m leaving first."

The Shu King, also feeling nauseous, shouted, "I’m leaving too."

He and the Governor left together, wanting to discuss how to handle the aftermath.

The Great Mage here was bound to fight these noblemen to the end.

When Chang’an City trembled, Shu State would undoubtedly be affected.

Others from the Capital City showed a schadenfreude towards these usually domineering noblemen.

A tabloid reporter immediately began writing, with the headline "Shocking the Great Tang Empire, Golden Water Floods the Three Armies, Chang’an Four Young Masters Endangered."

"Three billion people are shocked at the news; he actually used such flavorful tactics."

"..."

After nightfall, the golden water was about to submerge the feet of the dozen or so noblemen.

Unable to fly within the sword array, they all stood on tables and chairs taken from their storage rings.

Waves of stench came, nearly making them faint.

Hu Jingyang was still groaning, "Hold on, perseverance leads to victory!"

Long Yu’er was the first to surrender, crying loudly to Long Fei outside, "I was wrong, I’ll pay. Let me out, and I’ll give you the money!"

Upon hearing this, the others lost their fighting spirit and quickly followed Long Yu’er in shouting, "We’ll pay too, just let us out!"

Long Fei sat beneath the porridge stall, calmly having dinner with the refugees and sipping a bowl of spirit rice porridge.

Though not far from the golden water, they weren’t put off by its smell, eating quite heartily.

He made the noblemen pay first before tearing open the sword array.

These people indeed had money.

Without hesitation, a billion spirit stones was casually handed over.

For a moment, Long Fei regretted not asking for ten billion in the first place.

These people could probably provide it without a problem.

Once the sword array was torn open, Long Yu’er led the escape, and the others quickly followed suit, not wanting to stay a minute longer.

They first went to the Shu State capital, planning to gather information from Chang’an City before devising a way to deal with Long Fei.

At the hotel, they did nothing else but each soak in hot springs, feeling nauseated the entire night.

The news spread back to Chang’an, truly causing a sensation.

Not only the court was shaken, but the entire Chang’an City was also stunned.

In the streets, the government offices, everyone discussed the matter, laughter echoing all night long.

It’s been a while since something so satisfying happened, as if a hole was poked in the heavens.

After Su Wan’er finished reading the Eagle Eye Guards’ report, even Empress Wu couldn’t help but laugh, waving her hand at her nose, saying, "This Long Fei, truly a remarkable man. Acting like this, isn’t it far too rogue?"

Su Wan’er couldn’t maintain composure, covering her mouth and laughing, "Exactly, the story has spread everywhere. Mentioning it brings endless laughter to everyone."

Empress Wu, while eating a golden pastry, thought of the scene, felt a bit nauseous, and lost her appetite.

She instructed Su Wan’er, "Tell Wu Youren to watch and wait, do not intervene. These arrogant princes and dukes in the Capital City, I want to see how they plan to deal with this mischievous Sun Wukong." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Understood!"

Su Wan’er chuckled, quickly leaving to draft an edict.

Inside the palace walls, a girl about eighteen, with bright eyes, laughed continuously as the maid combed her hair, hearing the story.

She asked, "Did Long Yu’er really get nauseated?"

The maid laughed, "Of course, reportedly paying a billion spirit stones before being let go!"

The young girl laughed in satisfaction, "Long Yu’er finally met her match! Last time at the Chang’an Academy martial contest, she bullied me badly. Someone finally avenged me. Organize my things; I want to head to Shu State tonight."

The maid hesitated, "Princess, shouldn’t you reconsider? Shu State is suffering a demon calamity; going recklessly might bring unforeseen troubles!"

The princess tied her hair up, dressed in a man’s robe under the maid’s care, and sternly said to the maid beside her, "Ridiculous, if Long Yu’er can go, why can’t I, Princess Taihua? Hurry and prepare, don’t let my mother find out."

The maid reluctantly frowned, having no choice but to follow her orders.

In the Dragon Martial Guard Grand General’s Mansion in Chang’an, the clan leaders of the four factions gathered, making the atmosphere in the hall tense.

Though usually conflicting privately, they always united against a common enemy.

Hu Lieshan of the Tiger Guard discontentedly said, "When have the Four Guards of Chang’an ever been bullied like this? It’s not just shaming the children but us old folks as well!"

Yu Changkong of the Feathered Forest Guard also angrily said, "This kid intentionally makes things difficult for us; there’s definitely another motive. He continually praises Empress Wu, clearly determined to stand by her and act opportunistically. If we don’t suppress his arrogance now, what will be left for us once he arrives in Chang’an City?"