Vol 9 Chapter 186 (1/2)

Chapter 186

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 186: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE 8 DOORS GOLDEN LOCK FORMATION (13)

Liu Bei POV

“Well then, see you again sometime.”

“I hope that when the time comes, we can meet again as comrades.”

“Hmph.” Zi Long snorted, “We would rather die fighting for our lord than surrender!”

Chen Dao too was now beside us and had an even more resolved look on her face. Li Dian and Cao Ren did not say any further and merely saluted before turning to leave. I do not know if it is just my misconception but Cao Ren was staring at Yuan Zhi as she left. That is not surprising however, as Cao Ren might just be memorising the one who broke her formation.

“Hu…” As I watched them leave, I could finally heave a sigh of relief.

Now that I think about it, this battle has gone for quite a while now. As my first major battle alone, it has taken me roughly half a month in total where we fought the enemy a total of 3 times in that time. Everything that has happened are things that I will never forget.

This battle is also the first time where I have been exposed to war as a main partic.i.p.ant. Before this, I have only been a guest. Even when I was a main partic.i.p.ant, the difference in resources available was vastly different. And so, I have gained a lot of experience as well as improved my understanding of my troops, my generals, my enemies, myself and this era.

Of course, there are many things that I need to think as a result, and there is much more room for improvement but I feel like I can call myself a feudal lord now. There is a lot of work to be done and it is real work that cannot be resolved with simple lip service. As I thought so, I s.h.i.+fted my thighs which were really sore by now.

It’s clear that there is a long way for me to go before I am a proper feudal lord, I thought as I looked at the backs of Li Dian and Cao Ren. But there is no rush to improve myself, not now at least.

“Oi~ My lord~”

I looked over and saw 2 familiar people walking over with happy faces. Wen Yuan’s elation was particularly obvious and could be seen from afar as she waved and called out to us. As for Feng Xian, she had her usual calm expression on as she stared at me, holding on to the reins with 1 hand and caressing Red Hare with the other.

“Hey~” I could not hold back and yelled back as I waved as well.

“That’s enough Xuan De. Don’t you think that action looks rather silly?” Zi Long said as she raised her hand to stop me when she could not take it anymore. When I looked over though, I saw that she was smiling.

By the way, is it alright for you to just call me by my real name? But then again, it’s not like the enemy had much of a chance or mood to send in some spies. And besides, now that we have landed a stunning victory, we should be all smiles.

“Now is not the time to be relaxed~” Yuan Zhi said, seeming rather tipsy still as she swayed about and looked into the direction where Li Dian and Cao Ren retreated in, “There’s more still.”

Ah yes, she is right.

“Yes, it hasn’t ended yet indeed.” Zi Long said as she shook her head.

“What’s up? Why do you all not seem pa.s.sionate at all?” Wen Yuan asked us with a smile as she tilted her head.

“Un, because news hasn’t come from that side yet.”

“Ah~ That side huh?” Wen Yuan nodded and became serious when she heard what I said, “But that’s all we’re waiting for now then.”