290 The Meeting (2/2)

”Did they admit to being the Dragon King's subordinates?”

”Of course. Is there a need to ask?”

”And they killed people using the Golden Roc saber?”

”Stop pushing the blame to Stone Castle. It is normal for Yang Huan to use a saber since he was once a Golden Roc killer.”

”That was not what I meant.” Fang Wenshi said cheerfully even though he was still uncertain. He said, ”Dragon King is used to using the Golden Roc saber, but all his men are swordsmen from the Great Snowmountain. They are not used to using this type of weapon.”

”This gentleman is good at arguing, but he is a little forgetful. There are more than one thousand machetemen in the Great Snowmountain military camp. These people are also under Yang Huan.”

”Well, I am a little forgetful and I don't know any kung fu, but I do know one thing. No matter where you are from, machetemen are terrible at using the Golden Roc saber. Just look at the name itself, Golden Roc saber, who else would be specialized in using it? Why would Dragon King let his men use weapons that they were unfamiliar with?”

”What do you mean? Are you saying that Golden Roc Fort impersonated as Yang Huan's men and killed our own men?” The veins on the chief of Golden Roc's neck bulged, and he stood to his feet. His posture clearly showed that he knew kung fu and was skilled.

Fang Wenshi shook his head repeatedly as he took advantage of this loophole. He hoped that he could try to buy some time for Dragon King. ”I have no evidence, so I will not accuse anyone. I only want to let everyone know that if Dragon King raises his flag, he will acknowledge his doings. If he denies any killings, he will not raise his flag. The current situation is obviously a conspiracy. Some people clearly hope that the negotiations will fall through so that they can take advantage of the chaos.”

The chief of Golden Roc Fort mentioned from the start that he was unwilling to go through with the peace negotiations. Therefore, he felt that the messenger from the Great Snowmountain messenger was talking about himself. He then took a step forward and said sternly, ”Chaos? Ha, the Great Snowmountain overestimates itself. You are not worthy to compete with Golden Roc Fort yet!”

Fang Wenshi was unsettled. He gritted his teeth and took a step forward boldly. He laughed and said, ”Golden Roc Fort claimed that they could get the head of Dragon King in two days' time and wipe out the Great Snowmountain by next spring. However, I do not recall that Dragon King suffering any injury in the past three years and the Great Snowmountain was victorious in the last two wars fought. They have high morale, you know?”

The chief of Golden Roc Fort touched his hip out of habit before remembering that he was unarmed. ”What high morale indeed. We shall wait and see then, Sir.”

Governor Mo Chu was irritated by their verbal exchange. He considered himself to be the highest ranked among all present. Banging the table, he growled, ”Cut the crap and let Dragon King come and explain everything himself.”

Fang Wenshi bowed towards the Governor and said, ”Sir Governor, it is not that Dragon King doesn't want to come, but the Golden Roc Fort killers are closing in on him. It is impossible for him to come.”

”What's there to be afraid of? I can guarantee his safety.” Mo Chu patted his chest, his thick white beard swinging back and forth, ”I cannot protect him forever but if anyone dares to lay a finger on Dragon King today, that person will be regarded as an enemy of Norland.”

After Mo Chu finished speaking, everyone looked at the chief of Golden Roc Fort. The chief bowed in response and said, ”Since Lord Mo has spoken, Golden Roc Fort will obey your orders. Yang Huan will be safe for today.”

Everyone then fixed their gaze on the messenger from the Great Snowmountain. Fang Wenshi found himself in a predicament. He did not know the whereabouts of Dragon King so he could neither accept nor refuse the offer.

Just when Fang Wenshi was running out of ideas, Shi Ying, the quiet messenger from Shu-lik spoke, ”I would like to say something.”

”Lord Shi, please speak,” said the Special Emissary from the Central Plains politely.

”I have a message from Dragon King. If the Governor and the Special Emissary from the Central Plains can guarantee his safety, he is willing to show up and explain everything.”

Everybody was shocked. Everyone thought that the messenger from Shu-lik was here to disrupt the negotiations. No one could have imagined that Shi Ying would be relaying a message from Dragon King himself. Fang Wenshi was the most surprised out of them all. He had no idea that his words had actually matched the intentions of Dragon King. However, he was displeased that he was kept in the dark once again.

Mo Chu smoothed his beard and coughed. He said, ”Of course, as I said, I will guarantee his safety for today. I believe the messenger from the Central Plain has the same intention as well?”

”Yes, Lord Mo is right. For the sake of the Western Region, it is necessary for Dragon King to show up and explain himself. Likewise, the Central Plain is also willing to guarantee his safety. From now on till midnight, anyone who dares to harm Dragon King is not only an enemy of Norland, but also an enemy of the Central Plain as well.”

”Good.” Shi Ying agreed, but he did not seem too happy. ”Mr. Fang, please go to the door and let Dragon King in. He trusts your words.”

Fang Wenshi was perplexed. He walked to the door and saw the servants standing outside. Chu Nanping was among them, but there was no one else beside him.

”Dragon King, you can show up now. Norland and the Central Plain have guaranteed your safety.”

The dozens of servants within earshot were surprised and started looking around in all directions.

One of the servants for the messenger of Shu-lik stepped out from the crowd, wiping the paint off his face with a handkerchief. He was Yang Huan, Dragon King.

The other servants whispered among one another. Chu Nanping looked very excited. Only Fang Wenshi felt uneasy, and whispered, ”Did you find the imposter?”

Gu Shenwei nodded and walked into the room. He did not kneel down. He looked at everyone and said, ”I have found the imposter.”

”Who is it?” Governor Mo Chu was the first to ask.

”An exiled Golden Roc killer. His name is Wildhorse.”