16 Demotion! (1/2)

In the outskirts of the s.p.a.cious military ground, there was a banner waving in the wind. A few hundred soldiers were standing neatly, making a formation. Leading them was a tall, handsome young man. His cool and calm demeanor was like that of an olden day emperor. He was not any other then the country's most young and aspiring general, Bai Qiang.

Bai Qiang's facial featured was well-defined and distinct. He had a straight nose, a pair of sharp eyes with dark brown pupils, kissable red lips and flawless skin complexation. He was a relatively a lean man; had a well-built body. He certainly stood out among the group of soldiers with his aura and looks, like a crane in a flock of chicken.

Bai Qiang's body was bathed in sunlight, but his body appeared to be shrouded in an ancient frost. Dressed in a red robe while tiding up his long brown hair into a ponytail, both of the hair and robe were fluttering with the wind on his every killer move of his sword. It was such a spectacular view.

However, it was not for the soldiers whose clothes were drenched in sweat...

”No skiving! The hards.h.i.+p of today will bring a large chance of survival on the battlegrounds.”

”Ah Chen, hold your ground steady!”

”Hey you, don't let me see you skiving again or I will add another two hours.” Bai Qiang lectured coldly.

'Buddha. Have mercy on us. Please give us a break.' The soldiers cursed silently.

They didn't understand why the young general became so rowdy today. They have been practicing like a.s.s from yesterday evening without taking a single break, not even for nature's calls. They skipped their meals, so obviously, they were very hungry and their stomach was growling loudly. They wondered when this general gonna stop.

They could not help but turn to look at Ah Chen, who was practicing and indulging most of his master's torments nearby, for seeking some psychological comfort.

Even though Bai Qiang was diligently practicing martial arts, his mind was filled with Nuwa. He didn't understand why he's been feeling uneasy. Was he sick? Why'd his heart beat fast every time he thought about her!

That's why he was trying his best to distract himself. He also felt remorseful. He then halted and looked at Ah Chen who was doing push-ups.

”Will she hate me?”

The misfortunate Ah Chen, who was suffering from his master's wrath, looked at him dejectedly. He really had an urge to smash his master's brain with tofu. His young master has been acting like a child, repeating the same question again and again.

Ah Chen really wanted to cry out loud but lacked tears. Huffing, he said,

”Yes master, she will. Just don't approach her for now.”

”Umm... What about the top grade medicine! Did you send her?”

Obviously, Bai Qiang noticed Nuwa's leg injury. He was an expert martial artist after all. So, not a single thing goes unnoticed in his sharp eagle eyes.

”Yes, master. I just send the invoice.”

”But don't let her know that it's from me.” He said nervously.

As the practice continued, a servant boy came to him and kneeled in front of Bai Qiang.

”Young master, Prime Minister has summoned you. Please go to His residence, immediately.”

Bai Qiang felt irritated but said nothing. He called his second-in-command over.

”Stay here to supervise. Use the rod on whoever slacks off.”

He threw one last glare at the soldiers before walking over to Ah Chen.

The soldiers were overwhelmed. Second-in-command was nothing compared to this cold general. They looked at the servant boy practically as the G.o.d of bodhisattva that saved them from suffering. Thanks to the Prime Minister, the general was finally leaving them alone. Everyone had already forgotten how they cursed and promised to not to slack off before as they ran speedily with joy.

As soon as Bai Qiang stepped into his father's residence, he heard his father's shrill voice. c.l.i.tter-clatter sounds of plate and furniture breaking were coming from his pavilion.

'This old geezer is so noisy! What a lively day~!'

He sighed as if he was tired of a child's unreasonable tantrums. Then he entered his father's room.

Seeing his disobedient son's nonchalant att.i.tude, Prime Minister angrily roared and threw a teacup to his direction. However, Bai Qiang was pretty fast so he dodged immediately and growled,

”Old man, why are you fussing so early in the morning?”