C181 (1/2)
”Reporting to the marshal, someone is blocking our way with troops. We are engaged in a war. Please take a detour, marshal.”
Someone had come to report, and Shang Qiuyuan was startled for a moment before he immediately understood who was obstructing him. At this moment in Feng Rao City, the only person who obstructed him was that old general. If it was anyone else, his subordinates would not have come back to report.
”No worries, let me take a look.”
”You will lead your troops to attack the palace and send out those soldiers who surrender to us to attack. You will supervise them. Those who retreat and those who have second thoughts will be executed immediately.”
”Yes, Marshal, don't go over. Otherwise, if it's difficult to meet him, leave it to the Southern Champion generals to handle.”
His subordinate tried to persuade Shang Qiuyuan, but after pondering for a moment, he shook his head and said, ”Why can't I meet others? I, Shang Qiuyuan, am a great man, a great man. It should be at this time that we meet the old general. ”
Shang Qiuyuan was not too worried about Feng Jing Ping running away. With Feng Rong City in ruins, even if Feng Jing Ping ran away, he had already ordered the various ministries to clear the surrounding area and surround Feng Rong City. The soldiers of the King would soon arrive, so the chances of Feng Jingping escaping were not high.
Even if Feng Jingping escaped, it would not be safe. Feng Yuan might be big, but there was no place for him to stand.
He urged the horse to the front and saw that there was a small group of people on the other side blocking their way. The leader was an old general. He had a head full of silver hair, had a ruddy complexion, had wrinkles on his face, and was still in high spirits. However, his face was filled with determination, as if he was determined to die.
”Old General, how have you been? I am Shang Qiu.”
He raised his horse and shouted to stop the battle. At this moment, the people fighting at this place were actually all the soldiers of the Southern Champion Kingdom. When they heard Shang Qiuyuan's order, they all retreated and stopped their actions.
He Mo urged the horse to Shang Qiuyuan's side, bowing slightly as he cupped his fists and said, ”Young Prince, there is no need to trouble young master for such a small matter, just hand it over to me. Young Prince shall go and attack the Imperial Palace. As for the remaining members of the clan, let this lowly general handle them for you. ”
He also knew that the old general who had stopped them was already at home and had a deep relationship with Shang Qiuyuan, so he did not want to make things difficult for him.
Shang Qiuyuan smiled slightly and nodded, ”Thank you, General He. Please wait for a moment and allow me to meet an old friend.”
He Mo stepped back and said no more. He knew that right now, the Prince Shoulder had placed a great deal of importance on Shang Qiuyuan, and he truly treated him like his own son. And Shang Qiuyuan's filial piety towards the King Shoulder made them speechless.
Shang Qiuyuan stepped forward, cupped his fist on the horse's back and bowed his head, ”Old General, the war is at hand. I, Shang Qiuyuan, offer my respects to old General on horseback.”
Yun Teng's gaze landed on Shang Qiuyuan, but he could see that the current Shang Qiuyuan was still the same as before. He was clad in a snow-white robe under a silver flexible armor. The robe faintly flashed with lotus patterns. There was not a trace of dust or blood. It was obvious that he had seized the city gates of Fengyuan without any bloodshed. Even now, his sword had yet to be stained with the blood of the Fengyuan soldiers.
What was most eye-catching was that his head of silver hair fell from his helmet onto his shoulders. His handsome face carried a deep sadness. The deep sadness in his eyes made him sad.
”Qiu Yuan, your hair …”
He felt pained in his heart and stopped talking. He also understood why Shang Qiuyuan's hair had turned completely white.
Shang Qiuyuan, who was dressed in military attire, had a heroic air about him, yet his elegance could be seen amidst the valor. He raised his head and looked at Yun Teng affectionately. This old general was a good friend of the Buddhist monk. He had taught him martial arts during his youth. When he was young, he had listened to Yun Teng's commands and trained himself.
”Old General, you have already retired to recuperate. Why would you come out? It would be better to return.”
Yun Teng originally had a lot of words to say, but he had already thought about it many times. If he saw Shang Qiuyuan, how would he berate him? But now facing Shang Qiuyuan, he was actually unable to say a single word.
He asked himself in his heart, what he would do if he met with the things that Shang Qiuyuan had experienced.
His gaze fell upon the soldiers of the Southern Champion that surrounded him. ”Shang Qiuyuan, you actually surrendered to the Southern Champion Kingdom and brought the wolf into the room. Although this old man has already retired to his old age to recuperate, how could I allow you to do this? Today is the day when you and I will fight to the death. ”Come, let this old man see what your martial arts have reached.”
”Old fellow, how can someone like you, who's half buried and half buried, use such a noble hand? Young master, if it's not convenient for you to do anything, how about you let me take care of this old man? ”
”Shut up, you can't be disrespectful to the old general. Step down!”
Shang Qiuyuan's elegant brows slightly raised, he understood Zuo Siping's intention. He was saying it intentionally to enrage Yun Teng while also trying to force him to express his stance.
By calling him young prince, he had made Yun Teng understand that he was currently the minister of the Southern Champion Kingdom, the son of the King. The young prince was also reminding him that he was now a general of the Southern Champion Kingdom and needed to be loyal to the Southern Champion.
His hand caressed the silver spear as he stared at Yun Teng. He had already sworn that no matter who it was that stopped him from killing the people from the Feng family, no matter who it was that stopped him from annihilating Feng Yuan, he would stab that person down from his horse.
Even if this person was Yun Teng, it was no exception. This was the reason why he had to face Yun Teng. If he could not even face Yun Teng, how would he have the determination and ruthlessness to kill off all of the Feng Family in the future?
Zuo Siping wasn't angry. He bowed slightly, took two steps back, and glanced at He Mo. He Mo shook his head at Zuo Siping, signalling for him to leave with his team and attack other places.
Zuo Siping waved his hand and left with his men. Since Mo Wuji was here, it would be unnecessary for him to stay. He might as well go and earn some military merits. If he could break through the Imperial Palace and capture Feng Jingping, then even Shang Qiuyuan would have to pay him a great debt of gratitude.
He exchanged a glance with He Mo before leaving with his men.
Shang Qiuyuan took off the silver spear from the saddle, still showing no disrespect. He respectfully lowered the silver spear and pointed its tip at the ground, bowing his head as he said, ”Since that's the case, please instruct me.”