AWB Chapter 111 Two women tame a tiger and make the Japanese envoy dance in a blouse.
Chapter 111 Two women tame a tiger and make the Japanese envoy dance in a blouse.
The court was deathly silent. The ministers all bowed their heads, not daring to breathe, fearing that Xiao Han on the dragon throne would summon them to tame the tiger. An elderly minister, his hand trembling slightly…
He muttered under his breath, "This is no joke. Even the horse trainers shake their heads and say it's difficult. Even if they can really tame it, who knows how much suffering they'll have to endure in the process."
Another, younger minister, with a furrowed brow and eyes full of worry, thought to himself, "What should I do? If I'm singled out, I'll surely die in the jaws of death."
Just as everyone was busy preparing to tame the tiger, Lu Yifan hurriedly came to Gu Liuli's side, looking puzzled, and scratched his head, asking, "Palace Master, why don't we just kill the two beasts? Keeping them around is just a hassle."
Gu Liuli's expression was solemn as she gazed into the distance, calmly analyzing the current situation: "No, Yifan. If we kill the tiger directly, Japan will definitely seize the opportunity to launch an attack, which will further provoke a conflict between the two countries. Once war breaks out, it will be the innocent civilians who suffer. Besides, our weapons are not yet finished being built. We need to preserve our strength now and endure for a while to ensure peace. As for food, as far as I know, Japan has suffered from continuous natural disasters this year, resulting in a poor harvest. Perhaps it won't be long before they have to come to us for help."
At the same instant, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan's systems both rang out simultaneously. First, a crisp and melodious "ding!" sounded, like the gentle swaying of a silver bell, followed by another equally loud "ding!" These two notification sounds exploded in their ears like thunderclaps.
Just then, a mechanical and cold voice suddenly echoed from the depths of Gu Liuli's mind. Although the voice was devoid of any emotion, it resonated with exceptional clarity in the depths of her consciousness: "In order to help the host successfully complete the mission, a reward of Love Points is hereby given!"
These sudden words struck Gu Liuli like a bolt from the blue. She was stunned for a moment, then an incredulous look of surprise appeared on her beautiful face.
She parted her lips slightly and murmured to herself unconsciously, "There's such a good thing..." Then, as if she had thought of something, she hurriedly recited the command in her mind to check the specific uses of the love points.
Filled with curiosity and anticipation, Gu Liuli couldn't wait to ask the system, "System, what exactly is the use of these love points?"
Almost simultaneously, the mechanical and cold voice sounded again: "Host, your affection points can instill a certain degree of fear and awe in these two tigers. In other words, with these affection points, you may be able to control their behavior and even make them obey your commands!"
At the same time, Jia Xiaoyan's system also spoke up: "Host, this time I'm specially bestowing upon you a pill that can make animals feel close to you."
Although it's just a low-grade pill, it still has some effect! Please be sure to swallow it; I believe it will be of great benefit to you.
Upon hearing this, Jia Xiaoyan's eyes widened, her face filled with a mixture of astonishment and joy. With the system's helpful prompts, she eagerly began searching carefully in her personal storage space, and soon successfully found the small pill that emitted a faint glow.
Looking at the faintly glowing pill in her hand, Jia Xiaoyan excitedly called out to Gu Liuli, "Liuli, come and see my new treasure! With this, I'll definitely be more confident in taming the tiger!"
Gu Liuli walked over quickly, looking at the pills with anticipation in her eyes: "It seems this will be a lifesaver at this crucial moment, and our chances of taming the tiger have increased even more!"
Now there's no need to make incense anymore.
On the day of the animal training, the imperial palace training ground was packed with people. Sunlight streamed down, reflecting intense rays onto the ground. The Japanese envoy, dressed in magnificent attire, strode into the training ground, his eyes filled with arrogance and disdain. Several attendants accompanied him, each with a haughty expression. When he saw that it was Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan walking towards the tiger cage, he was first stunned, then burst into a shrill laugh.
"Hahaha, has your great nation lost its people? Sending two frail women to tame beasts? Isn't that a joke?" The Japanese envoy laughed so hard he almost fell over, his face full of undisguised mockery. He even nudged his attendant with his elbow, as if sharing a hilarious anecdote.
He laughed as he pointed at Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan, and said loudly, "Even your horse trainer couldn't handle these two tigers, what skills do you two little girls have? Are you here to die?" His words were full of contempt and provocation, which caused some of the onlookers to whisper among themselves.
"These two girls look so frail, how could they possibly tame a tiger?"
"Japan is probably going to win this time, so we shouldn't embarrass ourselves."
Faced with the Japanese envoy's ridicule and the doubts of the crowd, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan remained calm, exchanged a glance, and their eyes revealed determination and confidence.
Gu Liuli raised her chin slightly, her eyes flashing with a cold light, and replied without fear: "Your Excellency, do not jump to conclusions. Today, I will show you the strength of my great nation."
Not to be outdone, Jia Xiaoyan put her hands on her hips and said loudly, "You'll be surprised later!"
Just as everyone looked at each other, hesitant and undecided, Gu Liuli stepped forward. Her posture was as upright as a pine tree, and her gaze was firm as she looked directly at the Japanese envoy. She said loudly, "If we can successfully subdue them, and your Japan only offers three cities as a reward, doesn't that seem too stingy? In my opinion, at least ten cities should be given! I wonder if you have the courage to agree to that?"
Before Gu Liuli could finish speaking, the ministers who had been standing quietly below the hall widened their eyes, their faces showing astonishment. They clearly hadn't expected this seemingly delicate woman to dare to so bluntly propose such harsh conditions to Japan.
However, before the ministers could recover, the Japanese envoy sneered and replied, "Hmph! If your country fails to subdue us, then not only will you have to hand over the cities on your border to us, but you will also have to give us all those high-yield potatoes and sweet potatoes! In addition, we will send you one hundred head of cattle and one hundred head of sheep, which are hard to find!" After saying this, a greedy glint flashed in his eyes, as if he was already certain that he would win this bet and take all the benefits for himself.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiao Han, who had been sitting upright on his dragon throne, glared angrily at the smug Japanese envoy. He cursed inwardly, "These shameless scoundrels dare to attempt to exchange such a paltry price for our vast wealth and territory! It's utterly delusional! When my weapons are completed, I will make you Japanese pay a heavy price!" Thinking this, a subtle, ruthless smile crept onto Xiao Han's lips.
Immediately afterward, Xiao Han said loudly, "Hahaha, you Great Japanese Kingdom are truly cunning! You dare to try and exchange a few cities for our country's high-yield grain crops and precious cattle and sheep, not to mention the crucial border cities. As everyone knows, the border areas are vital to the safety of the nation, and their value cannot be measured by simple numbers. Your outrageous demands clearly indicate that you want to carve up nearly half of our country!"
Xiao Jingchuan clenched his fists, wishing he could rush up and kill the Japanese victims.
Gu Liuli approached and said, "How about this: if we win, your Japan will exchange twenty cities for us; if we lose, we can give you thirty cities plus grain from Gaochang Liang! You'll even have to wear a blouse and dance in front of the people in the carriage! What do you think?"
After Gu Liuli finished speaking, she winked at the Emperor. Emperor Xiao Han immediately understood the meaning behind her wink and guessed that the two of them probably already had a solution.
However, the ministers, unaware of this, stood up to object. The emperor asked, "Does the envoy dare to do this?"
The Japanese envoy couldn't understand why they, who absolutely had to win this competition, were thinking it was wishful thinking to try and tame the two tiger kings in the cage!
"it is good!"
To prove that they signed and fingerprinted the document on the spot to guarantee its validity.
Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan slowly walked to the massive tiger cage, took a deep breath, and stepped inside, their steps light yet resolute. The tigers, noticing their unusual emotional fluctuation, noticed one even opening its jaws wide, revealing sharp fangs, and letting out a roar that shook the cage. The tigers paced restlessly within the cage, each step kicking up dust. Upon smelling the scent, their movements visibly faltered; their front paws paused in mid-air, and a hint of confusion flickered in their previously fierce eyes, as if they were pondering the nature of this unfamiliar and peculiar aroma.
Of course, it was Gu Liuli's affection points and Jia Xiaoyan's affinity pills that came into play.
Gu Liuli's love value allowed the tigers to feel the powerful kinship aura of the Beast King, while Jia Xiaoyan's love and closeness pills made them feel warmth.
The envoy stood aside, watching Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan's every move in front of the tiger cage, his heart filled with doubt and resentment. He couldn't understand it. They thought they had the competition in their grasp; after all, taming two tiger kings in a cage seemed like a pipe dream to him! But the situation was gradually slipping out of his control, his face growing increasingly gloomy, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.
Taking advantage of the tigers' momentary hesitation, Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan silently scattered the love powder given to them by the system into the air, and the manes that had been standing on end in anger gradually calmed down.
The two tigers even took the initiative to get close to them, and Gu Liuli and the others patted the tigers' heads.
"Bravo!" Someone shouted first, followed by a burst of enthusiastic cheers from the entire arena. The audience, who had previously covered their mouths in shock, now jumped up excitedly, chanting the names of Gu Liuli and Jia Xiaoyan. The Japanese envoy stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief. His lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word. He simply couldn't believe that the rare beasts that no one in their empire could tame had been tamed by the people of Nanzhao, and by two women no less!