Xiao Rong traveled back in time and became the advisor to a warlord during an era of contending heroes.
This warlord was stubborn, refused advice, was overly sensitive and suspicious, prioritized military affairs over civil ones, and most importantly, was brutal and bloodthirsty. Xiao Rong had to assist him because his life was bound to the warlord’s by a system that detected their matching energy fields. Xiao Rong’s well-being depended on the warlord’s fortune—when the warlord’s luck declined, Xiao Rong would cough up blood and need medication.
Thus, the palace became a scene of vivid spectacles:
When the warlord wanted to execute a righteous minister, Xiao Rong clutched his chest to stop him: “Your Majesty, you must not!”
When the warlord wanted to release a pleading enemy, Xiao Rong, pale-faced, intervened: “Your Majesty, you must not!”
When the warlord wanted to massacre surrendered captives and innocent families, Xiao Rong, spitting blood, grabbed his sleeve: “Your Majesty, you must not!”
Eventually, the warlord became psychologically scarred by Xiao Rong’s blood-spitting episodes and started listening to him in everything, fearing that any displeasure would cause Xiao Rong to die.
The obedient warlord turned into a wise ruler, and the empire was within reach. Xiao Rong stood satisfied on the city tower, overlooking the vast lands.
At that moment, a hand reached for his waist.
Xiao Rong: “Your Majesty, you must not!!!”
Look at how many exclamation marks I used, you idiot!
However, the warlord examined his face and concluded: “No blood, so it’s okay.”
Xiao Rong: “…”
Chapter 3 – Snow-Drinking Vengeance Spear
Chapter 12 – The Northern Army
Chapter 13 – Three Days Around the City
Chapter 19 – More Foul than Fierce
Chapter 21 – The Emperor’s Face
Chapter 22 – Every Man Has His Own Fate