Mo Han quickly spoke up, "Sometimes when adventuring outside, it's better for fewer people to know certain things, hehe, that’s why I kept it from General Murong. Please don't take offense."

Murong Tian said happily, "Brother Mo Han, what are you talking about? I should be thanking you for saving all our lives today. How could I possibly blame you? I, Murong Tian, am not that kind of person, am I?" After speaking, the two burst into laughter.

Mo La, standing nearby, also chimed in, "Mo La thanks the young brother for saving my life. Had it not been for you today, I fear I would have fallen prey to the Dark Church." He started to bow in gratitude.

Mo Han quickly stopped him, "High Priest, please don't say that. If you hadn't trusted Mo Han and entrusted your life to me, I wouldn't have been able to make that wager with Jella. Mo Han is truly grateful for your trust. If you keep insisting, I'll become embarrassed."

Hearing Mo Han's sincere words, Mo La happily replied, "Heh heh, this old man didn't misjudge you, young friend. In the future, if you ever need anything, remember to come find this old man."

Mo Han was just about to answer when a squadron of cavalry burst out from the city. Judging by their yellow armor, they must be the Sky Dragon Legion of the Tianlong Empire. This cavalry unit quickly arrived before the group. The general leading them, dressed in white military attire, dismounted before everyone and saluted Murong Tian. "General Murong, I am Li Xuejian, Deputy General of the Sky Dragon Legion's direct cavalry regiment. Upon hearing that the General was assassinated, I rushed over with His Majesty's orders to support you. Are you unharmed, General? Where are those audacious assassins?" Upon seeing the newcomer, Murong Tian responded politely, "The assassins have fled. Please convey my thanks to His Majesty for his great concern, General. Once the aftermath here is dealt with, I, Murong Tian, will personally enter the palace to offer my thanks."

The general listened to Murong Tian's reply and respectfully said, "It is excellent news that the General is safe. Then this subordinate shall return to report to His Majesty."

After speaking, he saluted Murong Tian, turned, mounted his horse, and led the knights back towards Sky Dragon City.

Seeing them leave, Murong Tian turned to Murong Yuguang. "Yuguang, you stay here and properly handle the burial of our fallen brothers. Send one thousand gold coins as compensation to the families of every soldier who died in battle. Furthermore, every soldier present today who sustained injuries should receive five hundred gold coins each, and those without injuries should receive one hundred gold coins as compensation. They fought and sacrificed for our Murong family; we cannot treat our own brothers unfairly."

No sooner had Murong Tian finished speaking than the remaining soldiers of the Fierce Dragon Legion, seeing his immense generosity, knelt down in unison, saying emotionally, "Thank you, General, for your great kindness! We swear to pledge our lives to the General's service!"

Murong Tian quickly helped the kneeling soldiers up, saying, "Get up, my brothers. You risked your lives for my Murong family, so I, Murong Tian, naturally cannot treat my brothers poorly. After you carry our fallen brothers back and give them a proper, honorable burial, everyone is to take a month's leave to recover from their wounds. I will instruct the steward to arrange this."

After speaking, Murong Tian turned to Murong Yuguang. "I must now go to the palace to express my gratitude. You remain here and ensure everything is handled properly; make sure you act quickly on what I just instructed."

He then turned to Mo Han and Mo La, saying, "Old Sly One, Brother Mo Han, I must head to the palace now. What are your plans?" Mo La spoke up, "Our Church also suffered heavy losses today. I must immediately report this matter to the Holy Capital, so I will be returning shortly to deal with it."

Mo Han also stated, "I will stay behind to help everyone finish handling the remaining affairs. General Murong, you should go quickly."

Hearing their answers, Murong Tian said no more, nodded, and told them, "Then I shall head to the palace first. I will contact you both when I return." With that, he turned, mounted his horse, and led a few personal guards toward Sky Dragon City.

Once Murong Tian departed, everyone began the busy work of managing the aftermath.

Before long, another group of people rushed out from Sky Dragon City. Mo Han initially thought Murong Tian had returned, but as they neared, Mo Han realized it was Daili and Anna among them. Several riders approached the plaza swiftly and soon arrived before Mo Han and the others.

As soon as Daili spotted Mo Han, she ran over with concern. She stood before him, anxiously looking him up and down, which left Mo Han puzzled. He asked, "Daili, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on me?" Hearing her concerned tone, Daili spoke anxiously, "I heard in the city that something happened in the plaza—assassins! We were so worried about you, so Latin and I rushed over in a panic. Who knew we'd run into Uncle Murong at the city gate? He said you were injured! How are you? Where are you hurt? Is it serious?" Hearing Daili's worried voice, Mo Han smiled and took her hand, saying, "Silly girl, look, aren't I perfectly fine now? Didn't I tell you? I'm like an unkillable cockroach!" Mo Han then made several exaggerated movements. Seeing that Mo Han was truly unharmed, Daili finally relaxed and scolded him playfully, "I don't care! You absolutely must be more careful from now on. You have to protect yourself, even if it's just for my sake."

Mo Han quickly replied, "Absolutely. For our future, for our babies in the future, I will definitely take good care of myself, hehe."

This round of playful nonsense naturally earned him a loving pinch from Daili's delicate hand, leaving Mo Han with a look of mock pain, which made the members of Feiyun laugh happily.

At that moment, Mo Han suddenly noticed another person standing among the Feiyun group. Mo Han looked over—wasn't that Murong Feixue? Mo Han asked curiously, "Miss Murong, General Murong has already gone to the Imperial Palace. Why are you still here? You are so frail; you should hurry back inside before you catch a chill."

Hearing Mo Han's caring words, Murong Feixue replied somewhat shyly, "I'm fine. I just came to check on the injured soldiers of the Fierce Dragon Legion."

As soon as Murong Feixue finished speaking, Anna called out from the side, "Sister Murong, you clearly came to see Brother Mo Han! You were the one who urgently notified us earlier that Brother Mo Han was in danger!"

Hearing Anna's words, Murong Feixue immediately grew flustered and said, "I was worried about everyone, not just him alone! Anna, don't talk nonsense! I need to go see the wounded soldiers. You all carry on your conversation."

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