When Wei Mingcheng led the guards out of the city, he realized that the 50,000-strong army of Cang Lang City had already retreated and gradually disappeared into the horizon.
Wei Mingcheng came to Su Hong and got down from his horse. He knelt on one knee and cupped his fists. "Thank you for coming to my aid, General. I am Wei Mingcheng, the deputy general of Jian An City."
Su Hong got down from his horse and helped Wei Mingcheng up. "I am just a commoner. I don't deserve such respect from General."
"May I know what is your relationship with Duke Wuding?" Although Wei Mingcheng had already guessed it, he still asked.
"Su Mu is my father."
Wei Mingcheng nodded.
If not, no one in the world could command the black armored cavalry and make this iron-blooded army follow him willingly.
"Elder brother, this is Zhao Qian's head. Take it as a sacrifice to father and mother. They can rest in peace." Su Zimo walked over and passed the head at his waist to Su Hong.
Su Hong took the King of Yan's head and looked at Su Zimo. For a moment, he had mixed feelings.
Sixteen years of forbearance and scheming. He did not expect that in the end, the Su family's blood feud would still fall on his younger brother's shoulders.
Although Su Zimo did not mention a word about the battle at the capital right from the start.
But looking at the fatigue in Su Zimo's eyes and the bloodstains on his body, Su Hong could guess that he must have gone through a fierce battle in the capital and had a narrow escape.
"Is the King really dead?"
Wei Mingcheng looked at the King of Yan's head and murmured softly. There was a flash of brilliance in his eyes. He looked at Su Hong and said in a low voice, "General Su, since the King of Yan is dead, we are willing to assist you in claiming the throne in Jian An City and return to the capital to clear Duke Wuding's name!"
Although the King of Yan had suppressed the tragedy 16 years ago, many of the soldiers did not believe that Su Mu would plot a rebellion.
Given Su Mu's influence and status at that time, if he wanted to rebel and claim the throne, there were too many opportunities.
When Uncle Zheng and the rest heard this, their hearts skipped a beat.
If he wanted to proclaim himself a king, this was the best time. The King of Yan was dead and the Country of Yan was in chaos. Moreover, Su Hong had made use of this battle to build up his reputation in Jian An City.
After claiming the title of king, Su Hong would reveal his identity. Given Lord Wuding's influence back then, there would definitely be people in the sixteen cities of the Country of Yan who would sincerely submit to him. It was not impossible for him to unify the Country of Yan!
At the thought of this, Uncle Zheng said in a low voice, "Eldest Young Master, this is a rare opportunity."
Liu Yu and the rest also looked at Su Hong expectantly, waiting for his reply.
Su Zimo did not express his opinion. No matter what decision his elder brother made, he would support him unconditionally.
After a short moment of silence, Su Hong smiled and shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness. It's just that I, Su Hong, don't have that ambition. I'm sorry to disappoint everyone."
Uncle Zheng and the rest felt their vision darken.
"General Su …" Wei Mingcheng wanted to persuade him again but was interrupted by Su Hong.
Su Hong said, "When the war breaks out, the only ones who will suffer are the innocent citizens of the Country of Yan. By then, I don't know how many people will lose their homes and families. Just like what Zimo said, if I sacrifice the innocent citizens to satisfy my ambition, what's the difference between me and Luo Tianwu? "
After a pause, Su Hong cupped his fists at Wei Mingcheng and said, "General Wei, I have to return to Ping Yang Town to pay respects to my parents. We'll part ways here."
With that, Su Hong got on his horse and led the five thousand black armored cavalry back to Ping Yang Town.
Wei Mingcheng and the soldiers stared at Su Hong's back view for a long time.
…
Ping Yang Town, Su family's backyard.
Su Hong, Su Zimo and Su Xiaoning knelt in front of a grave. Not far in front of them was the head of the King of Yan.
Su Xiaoning was already sobbing.
Su Hong's clothes were also covered in tears.
All these years, Su Zimo had never seen his elder brother cry.
Even when he failed to assassinate the King of Yan, Su Hong was only dispirited. He did not shed a single tear.
Now that he had taken revenge, the hatred and resentment that had accumulated in Su Hong's heart for the past sixteen years were released instantly. He could not control himself.
Su Zimo did not shed a single tear. After kneeling for a while, he got up quietly and left the Su family's residence, returning to the cultivation field immediately.
After entering, a look of disappointment flashed past Su Zimo's eyes.
The cultivation field was empty. Die Yue was not around.
Su Zimo stood at the same spot for a long time. He took a deep breath and seemed to have made a decision. He turned back and came to the backyard of the Su family's residence. He gave Song Qi a look and turned to walk outside.
Song Qi noticed and chased after him hurriedly.
"Second Young Master, what instructions do you have for me?" Song Qi asked softly.
Su Zimo was silent for a while. He took out a golden token from his chest and handed it over, saying, "This is the Sky Treasure Gold Token."
Song Qi had a shock.
To him, the Sky Treasure Gold Token was too far away!
Many Qi Refinement Warriors might not even be able to obtain a Sky Treasure Bronze Token in their lifetime, let alone a Sky Treasure Gold Token that was two grades higher.
"Second Young Master, what do you mean?" Song Qi asked hurriedly.
Su Zimo said in a low voice, "After my elder brother and the rest have finished paying their respects, bring everyone from the Su family to Cang Lang City and hide in the Sky Treasure Pavilion for a while. Do not come out no matter what! As for the five thousand black armored cavalry, let them disperse first and not gather together. "
Song Qi had never seen Su Zimo's expression so grave and his tone so low.
Song Qi felt uneasy and asked again, "Second Young Master, did something happen? Could it be that the Su family has some powerful enemies? "
"In the capital, I killed a few Qi Refinement Warriors and offended a sect. It won't be long before this sect finds their way here."
Su Zimo did not choose to hide the truth.
The biggest reason why he could escape from the capital was that there were no Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Joyful Clan in the capital.
The Joyful Clan had suffered such a huge loss. How could they take it lying down? Most likely, there were already Foundation Establishment Cultivators rushing to Ping Yang Town and they were on the way now!
Song Qi also realized how terrifying this matter was.
Once a mortal offended a cultivation sect, death would be the best outcome. In serious cases, the entire family would be implicated!
"Second Young Master, where are you going? Wouldn't it be better for you to go to the Sky Treasure Pavilion with us and hide for a while? "Song Qi asked again.
Su Zimo remained silent.
Song Qi's heart sank. He suddenly thought of a possibility and exclaimed, "You, don't tell me you're going to stop the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the cultivation sect?"
Su Zimo said softly, "If I don't die, that cultivation sect will not give up. The Su family cannot hide in the Sky Treasure Pavilion forever. Once the Su family members show themselves, they will definitely be hunted down and no one will be able to escape. "
"Moreover, it has been seven days since the King of Yan died. Given the speed of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they will most likely reach here soon. If no one stops them, they will definitely catch up with the Su family before they reach the Sky Treasure Pavilion in Cang Lang City. "
"But, Second Young Master …"
"Brother Song, don't pull a long face. I might not die. I might even annihilate that sect." Su Zimo smiled and pretended to be relaxed.
Song Qi sighed in his heart and could not continue speaking.
Song Qi was very clear that Su Zimo's decision was correct. However, he was using his own life to protect the lives of the Su family members!
Stopping the Foundation Establishment Cultivators meant certain death.
Su Zimo had no hope of survival at all.
Su Zimo took out a storage bag from his chest. This was snatched from the one-armed Qi Refinement Warrior. He stuffed it into Song Qi's hands and patted his shoulders, saying in a low voice, "The Su family … I'll leave it to you."
With that, Su Zimo turned and left.
Snow started to fall from the sky.
This was the first snow of early winter.
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