The sea breeze blows, and the waves sound.

The old wharf on the east side of Ninghai Port has been established for some years. It is smaller and old than the wharf on the west side. It is now mainly used to dock some fishing boats. Now, the imperial naval ships and the ships of the Canghai Alliance occupy the wharf on the west side of Ninghai Port, and other ships have been driven here to dock.

The New Year Festival is a festival for family reunion, and ships have basically stopped sailing. In harbor cities like Ninghai, there are always many people who wander outside for one reason or are homeless at all. Even so, most people still don’t want to celebrate the festival at sea. Therefore, many ships are empty, leaving ships to undulate with the waves.

On the deck of a merchant ship, Xue Lihua was playing chess with Xiao Tianlei. Xiao Tianlei was holding a chess piece and thinking. Xue Lihua held her cheek without urging her, staring at the chessboard, and occasionally glanced at Xiao Tianlei quietly.

Today is the day of the New Year. Wu Tiexing took Li Xiaoyu and his sister back to Yinghai yesterday. Originally, Li Xiaoyu invited everyone to Yinghai for the festival, but Xiao Tianlei and others refused, and Xue Lihua also stayed in Ninghai. Ninghai City is now crowded and can't find a place to live. She stayed on Xiao Tianlei and others for two days.

After two days of contact, Xue Lihua found that Xiao Tianlei was actually easy to get along with, not as cold as it seemed. Apart from that martial arts, she seemed to be just a very ordinary person. She spoke casually and funnyly, occasionally she would take a little silly and say something that others didn't understand. She was just staring blankly and shy away others. She didn't have much joy or anger, and she was very calm about everything, and finally she looked like "it was that way anyway."

In the past two days, Xiao Tianlei and others have been staying on the merchant ship, playing chess, chatting, or writing and drawing on a piece of paper. Xue Lihua couldn't understand what was being drawn at all. She stayed for a while and asked him what he was thinking. He said he was dealing with affairs and was there such a way to deal with things?

Xue Lihua often remembered her master and others these two days. When she went down the mountain, she kept giving instructions and taught her past. She was so affectionate that men in the world should not be deceived by sweet words. However, now she is taking the initiative to approach, and Xiao Tianlei did not have sweet words at all. It would be difficult for her to hear a nice word, which was a big shame. She heard a lot of annoying words. This made her feel relieved.

Xue Lihua wanted to spend a while with Xiao Tianlei, and even invited Xiao Tianlei to Lingzhou together to quell the rebellion, but Xiao Tianlei always laughed it off and did not comment.

Da, Xiao Tianlei finally made a move, Xue Lihua showed a smug smile and fell down.

"Uh... I lost!" Xiao Tianlei admitted defeat with pleasure, thinking that his IQ was indeed average, and he couldn't beat a few people if he played chess.

"Today is the New Year, are you planning to spend the day on the sea? The city is so lively, don't you go stroll?" Xue Lihua suddenly asked.

"Well, no, we have something to do."

"What can be done?"

"Keep confidential."

Xue Lihua wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction. Although she had been together for a few days, she still didn't know Xiao Tianlei's identity and refused to say her name. Is it necessary to be so mysterious?!

Of course it is necessary! Not to mention that Xue Lihua participated in the competition and was going to participate in the war to conquer Lingzhou, Xue Lihua said before that she went to find her cousin, and her cousin was not someone else, but Xue Dingfang, the Dragon Cavalry General who had fought with Xiao Tianlei. How could Xiao Tianlei tell Xue Lihua about the conspiracy? However, he was not wary of Xue Lihua and said openly that he would keep it secret. Xue Lihua had no choice but to be dissatisfied with it.

"Aren't you going to find your cousin?" Xiao Tianlei asked. They were going to act tonight, but they still had to send Xue Lihua away.

"When I went yesterday, my cousin was busy with military affairs and had no time to see me. I should be able to see you this afternoon."

"Oh!" Xiao Tianlei nodded, if this would save him some verbal talk.

Xiao Tianlei stopped talking and thought about what tonight. Xue Lihua also thought about things quietly. After a while, Xue Lihua suddenly asked, "Brother Xiao, there are many girls who like you."

Xue Lihua asked a little suddenly, but Xiao Tianlei did not deny it and said frankly: "Well, it should be quite a lot, but the main thing is to like this face. Like and like are different. Young girls can't tell the difference. Actually, I think it's quite troublesome, and I don't want to grow like this?" With such a face, it's really conspicuous. It's not convenient to do something sneaky. It's like a thief. Xiao Tianlei doesn't like this very much.

Xue Lihua didn't expect Xiao Tianlei to think so, but she became curious and asked, "Then what do you want to look like?"

"Well...it's probably because of this!"

Xiao Tianlei took the paper and pen, and soon after, he drew a picture. It was a face like Kenjiro in the previous life of "The Big Dipper Fist". He also specially drew his upper body and arms, bulging muscles, and a true man with iron blood. Xiao Tianlei felt that this was like a man.

Xue Lihua was surprised when she saw this kind of painting for the first time. Then she compared the characters on the painting with Xiao Tianlei. After staying for a long time, she pointed at Xiao Tianlei and laughed regardless of her image: "You want to look like this... You are not teasing me... You look like this... Hahaha!" She burst out laughing,

Xiao Tianlei had a dark look on his face. He had long wanted to tell people about this little distress and wish. Xue Lihua's reaction was not unexpected, but Xue Lihua's reaction was a little bigger, and the demeanor of a chivalrous woman?

In the afternoon, Xue Lihua went ashore to meet Xue Dingfang and invited Xiao Tianlei to accompany her. Xiao Tianlei naturally refused. How could he be better if he saw Xue Dingfang? It would be strange if he was not arrested.

Xue Lihua had to go alone and arrived at the house where Xue Dingfang temporarily lived in Ninghai City. Because she had been here yesterday, Xue Dingfang had an explanation and Xue Lihua was taken in directly.

Xue Dingfang had just gotten free. This time he took his Dragon Cavalry Guard from the northern border to Ninghai City. He walked thousands of miles and rested for a few days. He was busy with various social activities and military affairs. He heard from his subordinates that his niece had been found, he immediately thought of Xue Lihua. When he saw Xue Lihua himself, Xue Dingfang was also surprised: "Lihua, it's really you! What are you here to do? Aren't you learning skills in Lingyun Palace?!"

"Uncle, I want to go to Lingzhou with you!" Xue Lihua said directly.

"What are you doing in Lingzhou?" Xue Dingfang shouted angrily.

"Of course it's a fight against the rebels. I have participated in the competition at Jianhu Palace and have been qualified." Xue Lihua said proudly.

"Ah! Noisy! Do you think the campaign to Lingzhou is a house-making family? If something happens, how can I explain it to your parents?!" Xue Dingfang was so angry that he glared at him, but he was worried that Xue Lihua would have an accident.

"Uncle, don't underestimate me, your niece is no better than before!" Xue Lihua comforted Xue Dingfang.

"It would be fine if it was other opponents. This time it was a fraternity, which was not ordinary tricky! Even if you learned a lot of skills, I would not be at ease!"

Xue Ding advised Xue Lihua solemnly that the army would call out military personnel, and they would usually ask them to do some more dangerous things. Since the Battle of Northern Xinjiang and learned of Xiao Tianlei's identity, Xue Dingfang has paid attention to some information about the Brotherhood. As far as Xue Dingfang knows, the court sent Xuanwu Guards and many martial artists to deal with the Brotherhood, but they did not get any advantage at the Brotherhood, and there were many casualties.

In fact, Xue Dingfang has always been worried about this conquest of Lingzhou. In the past few days, a group of officials and generals who conquered Lingzhou this time have discussed the military strategy of conquering Lingzhou many times. Most of the officials and generals are very optimistic, believing that this time, the imperial naval army will be dispatched and the assistance of Canghai Alliance will definitely not be a problem. As long as the fleet arrives on the coast of Lingzhou and the army goes straight to the hinterland of Lingzhou, the power of the brotherhood cannot resist it at all.

However, Xue Dingfang and several other generals and staff members analyzed the Brotherhood's actions every time. The Brotherhood's style has always been mysterious and often beyond ordinary expectations. The Brotherhood cannot be unaware of such a big move this time. Maybe the Brotherhood has set up a big net and waited for the imperial army to get in. In the past few days, for this matter, Xue Dingfang has been arguing with other officials and advisers.

The troops were sent in a hurry. The combat power of the soldiers mobilized was really worrying, except for some elite soldiers. The military discipline alone was not enough. In recent days, Ninghai City has fought several soldiers in the fight, ruining the wives and daughters of the people. There are too many unknown factors for the march at sea, and the Canghai Alliance may not be reliable. They know nothing about the movements of the Brotherhood. With so many unfavorable factors, this battle is dangerous. How can Xue Dingfang feel at ease to let Xue Lihua go?

Xue Dingfang was very spoiled by his niece and had a headache. Xue Lihua had been strong since childhood and liked to compete with boys in everything. It was not easy to persuade her.

Xue Dingfang looked worried, and Xue Lihua couldn't help but wonder: "It's so amazing? Didn't it mean that the Brotherhood is just some boys in the valley, and the others are some mountain monks. The one who was said to be riding a pig last time was just a thief who only knew how to escape?"

"That's because of the face of the court. If the brothers are really so easy to deal with, they will be wiped out last time! The boy riding a pig has the ability to compete with me, Zhao Chengbi and Cheng Xianliang, and rely on their mounts, but his real ability is no less than me. Last time he conquered Lingzhou, Wu'anbei almost lost his life."

"Wu'anbei, is that boss who looks at people with his nose?"

"It's him, Wu Anbei is not good-natured, but the martial arts skills of fighting on the battlefield are not inferior to me. He suffered a great loss. I dare not say that he can win that kid with confidence."

"Uncle, don't be ambitious and destroy your own prestige. Who doesn't know your reputation today? Besides, you have been on the battlefield for many years, and I don't believe you are still afraid of a boy?" Xue Lihua praised Xue Dingfang while pounding Xue Dingfang's shoulders.

"Fear? I'll be afraid of a young boy! This time I'll meet that boy again!" Xue Dingfang was also aroused some heroic spirit. He said that it was quite embarrassing to say that last battle, so he asked for his order to participate in this conquest. Seeing Xue Lihua's well-behaved appearance, Xue Dingfang thought that he could not persuade Xue Lihua, so he had to say, "This way, you'll be by my side this time. Don't run around without my consent!"

"Did you agree?!" Xue Lihua was surprised.

"Well, okay, today is the New Year's Day. Don't talk about those business matters. I won't go out anymore. Let's have a meal together later. It's a festival. Stay here tonight. Don't run around! You girl, you don't know how to go home on New Year's Day. Come here..." Xue Dingfang muttered, and saw Xue Lihua's eyes rolling and asked, "What, are you doing?"

Xue Lihua said aiyi: "I...I have...a few friends who want to celebrate the festival with them..."

"You girl, you are a girl, and you run around at night. There are many soldiers and generals in the city on holiday, many of them were pirates before. If you go out, you will definitely cause trouble!" Xue Dingfang of course disagreed. Not to mention those pirates, after three years of being in the army, the sow was as good as Diao Chan. Many soldiers and generals forgot what their surnames were when they saw the girl's surname. Maybe they did something extraordinary. Xue Lihua's beautiful woman, coupled with her temper, is very likely to cause trouble.

"Who dares to provoke me? I castrate him!" Xue Lihua said viciously.

"Look, a girl who is castrated by you, who dares to ask you in the future! I really shouldn't have sent you to Lingyun Palace, the old women there..." Xue Dingfang taught Xue Lihua a lesson, and made up his mind to look down on Xue Lihua and told her not to go out to cause trouble.

Xue Lihua also realized that she was a little undespicable, her face turned red, and interrupted Xue Dingfang and said, "Uncle, you are not allowed to arrange my master and others!"

"If you don't say it, don't say it, I'll ask someone to prepare the meal, call your cousin and the others to have dinner together."

That night, Xue Dingfang called several people from the Xue family in the army to have dinner together. Xue Dingfang kept staring at Xue Lihua, but Xue Lihua waited and finally found a loophole to sneak out. He even changed into women's clothes and dressed up a little, trying to surprise Xiao Tianlei.

It was already late at night. Ninghai City was noisy and brightly lit. You could hear the voices of many people in the military camp outside the city from afar. There were also some people in the city reveling. There were many drunken men tilted around on the street. Xue Lihua rode a horse and hurried to the dock.

When Xue Lihua arrived at the merchant ship where Xiao Tianlei was, she was shocked. She saw Xiao Tianlei standing at the bow of the ship, looking at something towards the dark sea, wearing a armor with a faint blue light, which looked like it was not an ordinary person at first sight. Xiao Tianlei was usually a little dull and his hair was very casual. At this time, Xiao Tianlei was tidy and tidy, with deep and vivid eyes. Xue Lihua seemed to have seen it for the first time, and her face was flawless, heroic and cold, and it made people blush and heartbeat at first sight.

Xiao Tianlei was slightly surprised when he saw Xue Lihua. Xue Lihua's facial features were originally a more gorgeous type, and she was even more beautiful when she changed to women's clothing. Even if she had no jewelry decorations, she was still full of brilliance, which made people shine. However, Xiao Tianlei was not surprised, but Xue Lihua came here at this time. Should she say that she was the time or was it?

Xue Lihua was very satisfied with Xiao Tianlei's reaction and asked generously: "How do you look at my outfit?"

"Well, it's pretty, it's pretty." Xiao Tianlei nodded.

Xue Lihua was secretly happy, looked at Xiao Tianlei again, and asked, "Brother Xiao, what are you going to do in this outfit?"

Xiao Tianlei put on a ox-horned helmet and said, "Wearing armor, of course we have to fight. Okay, I should leave!"

"Where are you going?" Xue Lihua was puzzled.

Suddenly, there was a rushing sound of water. At first, Xue Lihua thought it was the sound of waves, and then she heard something huge was swimming in the water. Following the sound and Xiao Tianlei's gaze, Xue Lihua saw in shock that some monster was floating on the water. She saw a pair of green eyes getting closer and closer. Finally, Xue Lihua saw clearly that it was a scary wild boar, thick armor made of thick chains, and its thick fangs were also covered with sharp thorns. It was hideous and terrifying, but also very majestic.

The wild boar is floating on the water... This...?! Xue Lihua couldn't react a little. It was not uncommon to say that generals were riding BMWs and other types of people running on the water, but it was a bit uncommon for a big wild boar to walk on the water by itself.

Of course, the big wild boar that came was steel bristles, not from the sea. It was stepping on the back of the big shark's big teeth. The big yarn had transported several batches of personnel and supplies. Everything was to burn the imperial navy and Canghai Alliance ships in Ninghai Port. The sea shark gang could not deal with such many ships. They could only burn them before they set off. However, the other party was not unprepared. Even though it was not relaxed during the New Year, some soldiers and generals were sent to patrol the defense. Fortunately, there were big yarns, which could carry some people quietly through the lines of defense. Even so, it was not easy for such a little person to set fire, and it was easy to be wiped out by the soldiers and generals left on the ship. Therefore, Xiao Tianlei asked Big yarn to carry Steel bristles. His mission was to set fire while attracting the attention of the guards and allow others to set fire calmly.

"By the way, let me introduce myself. My name is Xiao Tianlei, from Lingzhou. See you next time... I hope it won't be on the battlefield." After Xiao Tianlei said this, he jumped onto the steel mane's back.

"Lingzhou...wild boar..."

Seeing Xiao Tianlei riding the big wild boar, trampling on the waves, disappearing into the night, Xue Lihua stood on the dock, her mind was in a mess, and a bunch of small drums and gongs were beating randomly. Various messages were connected together, and she could easily guess Xiao Tianlei's identity, but she was a little unwilling to believe it.

Xiao Tianlei said he was going to fight, and the direction he left must be heading for the navy ship... Xue Lihua was a little confused about what to do, what should she do?

Just as Xue Lihua was hesitating, many gongs were knocking from the west of Ninghai Port, and a raging fire ignited from some ships on the pier, and many people shouted.
Chapter completed!