Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"You're heading to the Teng Family Village?" Yan Wei was taken aback, frowning at them with a worried expression, "The ice plains are fraught with dangers these days. I urge you not to rashly expose yourselves to risk!" Yang Ling was Emperor Qian's most beloved prince. If anything were to befall him on the ice plains, Yan Wei, who was in charge of guarding Northern Bing City, would not be able to escape responsibility either. Yang Ling smiled and said, "General, rest assured, we will be careful and cautious!" "But..." Yan Wei still wanted to prevent them. Yang Ling had already waved his hand, smiling as he said, "General, please don't worry too much. As a prince, these deceased citizens are also my subjects, and it is my duty to uncover the truth for them!" Upon hearing this, Yan Wei looked at Yang Ling with a touch more reassurance in his eyes and nodded, "Since this is the case, I won't obstruct you any further. However, the ice plains above are not conducive to flying. I'll prepare a snow sled for you, to facilitate your movement!" The cold of the ice plains was bone-chilling, and unless one was constantly protected by vital energy while flying, even those in the Dharma Manifestation Realm would still be frostbitten! Therefore... snow sleds had become the most common means of transportation across the Northern Ice Plains. Shen Mo went to retrieve the snow sled, while Xiao Yi and Yang Ling were discussing the matter with monster beasts and didn't notice that Bai Xue secretly handed a piece of torn fabric to a youth with a gloomy face among the crowd. Whoosh! Watching the youth disappear into the crowd, Bai Xue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes revealing an excitement she could hardly conceal. "As long as His Highness Yang Kun kills them, I can become the main prince's concubine, no, I should be the Crown Princess Consort..." Her gaze settled on Yang Ling, Xiao Yi, and the others, and she said softly, "I'm sorry, you all, but who asked you to stand in the way of the main prince?" ... Above the ice plains. The wind cut to the bone, and the world was a vast expanse of white. The Northern Ice Plains were known for year-round biting winds and falling snow, which covered every living thing in a blanket of white, transforming the land into a boundless white kingdom. Here, only the creatures extremely resistant to cold could survive. As a result, the people living above the ice plains were especially fond of alcohol, especially strong spirits! Xiao Yi's party stepped onto the ice plains, riding a snow sled that was pulled by eight snow wolves. These snow wolves were merely low-rank monster beasts, not very strong but extremely resistant to cold and easy to tame. They raced across the ice plains all year round, breaking through the wind and snow as if assisted by divine powers. The party rode the snow sled pulled by the snow wolves, racing across the ice plains. The snow sled was also protected by a formation; a faint white light shield wrapped around it, ensuring that the fierce wind and snow could not reach them. Above the ice plains where the snow flew like a storm. The sled traveled unrestrained, disappearing into the vast sea of snow. They raced on. After two full hours... The snowstorm gradually ceased, and even a ray of sunlight appeared in the grey, clouded sky. Upon the snowy ground, eight snow wolves sprinted, dragging behind them a sled that kicked up flurries of snowflakes. Suddenly, a voice from Shen Mo came from the sled: "Teng Family Village is just ahead, let's pick up the pace..." Howl! The snow wolves howled up to the sky, changing direction and heading straight for the village. As they drew closer, one could faintly make out many figures stirring in the village; they'd also noticed the arrival of Xiao Yi's party, with many people congregating at the entrance to the village. Most were burly men, each with a robust frame, armed with spears and long tridents, watching Xiao Yi's party with vigilance. The leader, a middle-aged man dressed in a grey fur coat with a vigorous aura and cultivation at the peak of the Divine Ability Realm, spoke in a deep voice, "Who goes there?" "We come from Northern Bing City, to investigate the recent village massacres. Passing through this area, we'd like to rest here if permitted..." Shen Mo shouted. "Northern Bing City?" The middle-aged man was taken aback; they had only just relaxed their vigilance slightly when he said in a deep voice, "Rest is fine, but we do not provide lodging in our village!" "Just to rest!" "We'll leave soon afterwards!" Xiao Yi said. The middle-aged man nodded, dispersed the crowd, and said, "Keep the sled outside. Follow me!" "Village Chief..." "It's better if we come with you!" the villagers said uneasily. "What's there to worry about? Go back to your homes. If something really happens, you can still intervene in time!" The middle-aged man waved his hand then led Xiao Yi and his companions towards the village. Along the way, he said, "The people of the Northern Ice Plains have always been hospitable, but too many villages have been wiped out recently, so we have to be cautious. Please understand!" Xiao Yi nodded in understanding and looked around as they walked: "How should I address the village chief?" "My name is Teng Shan. You can just call me Big Shan!" Teng Shan led everyone into a courtyard and instructed his wife to arrange food for them. Then he ushered the group to sit in front of a stove, sizing up Xiao Yi and the others, "By the looks of your clothes, you're not ordinary folks. Why would you come here?" Yang Ling said, "We are all kin of the Great Qian Dynasty. How can we turn a blind eye when our kin are in trouble?" "Well said!" Teng Shan slapped his thigh, becoming even more enthusiastic, and said, "Young brother, for those words, we'll need to have a couple of drinks later!" He paused, then slapped his head, "Right, I still don't know all of your names?" Yang Ling said, "Yang Ling, this is Xiao Yi, Shen Mo... She is Bai Xue..." Just then... Teng Shan's wife brought over steaming meat to the table, a somewhat shy woman, with a boy and a girl who looked like adorable porcelain dolls by her side. Each carried a wine jar almost as tall as themselves and said in childish voices, "Daddy, here's your wine!" "Hahaha, come to Daddy!" Teng Shan lifted the two children onto his lap, laughing, "These are my precious daughter Teng Qingqing and my son Teng Qingshan... You two haven't greeted the uncles and aunties yet!" With wide, watery eyes, the two children looked at Xiao Yi and the others, saying in their soft voices, "Hello, uncles and aunties!" "Hahaha, what obedient children!" "Qingqing, let uncle give you a hug..." They were all in high spirits. Teng Qingqing's eyes spun around, pausing on Bai Xue, and then she toddled over to Bai Xue, saying crisply, "Pretty sister, can I, can I touch your clothes?" Bai Xue's face was as calm as still water. She glanced over disdainfully and said coolly, "Stay away from me!" "..." Teng Qingqing retracted her hand in fright, her lip quivering and her eyes instantly reddening. Teng Shan frowned slightly. Xiao Yi held Teng Qingqing in his arms and gave Bai Xue a cold look. He then smiled at Teng Qingqing and said, "Don't be scared Qingqing... Uncle has a gift for you..." He waved his hand, and a jade pendant appeared in his palm. He had infused a trace of vital energy into it. The jade pendant was warm to the touch, ensuring Teng Qingqing would remain warm even amidst the cold winds. "Ah! It's so warm!" Teng Qingqing's eyes curved like crescent moons, holding the jade pendant with great fondness. Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Qingqing, wear this jade pendant on you, it will keep you safe!" "Thank you, uncle!" Teng Qingqing said sweetly. Xiao Yi ruffled her hair and looked towards Teng Shan, "Big brother Teng Shan, we have come to investigate the matter of the beasts, you... " Before he could finish, Teng Shan slammed the table forcefully, his face darkened, and he said, "I don't know anything about beasts. Leave now, hurry up and leave..."