Two middle-aged men quickly stood out.
One of them wore heavy rattan armour and had a full beard. He held a huge black axe in his hand. The other had dark skin and a shiny bald head. He carried two mace-like weapons on his shoulders.
When the other generals heard the princess's arrangement, they looked at each other and didn't say anything else.
The Silver Horned Wolves and 20,000 soldiers were responsible for guarding. Under such protection, even if he had wings, it would be very difficult for him to fly out. Furthermore, with General Tai and General Mu watching from the side.
It was almost foolproof.
Even though everyone faintly felt that this was somewhat risky, based on the princess's personality, it was basically impossible for them to change her mind.
He could only tighten the security. How could a 'scout' sent out to explore the way be able to fly?
Fang Zhengzhi definitely wanted to fly. Not only did he want to fly, he also wanted to bring the princess along with him. The further they flew, the better. It would be best if they never met again until they died of old age.
"Then … can I ask one more question?" Fang Zhengzhi said weakly.
"Speak quickly!" The lady was evidently somewhat impatient.
"If, and I am saying if, what if I win?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the lady in front of him with a face full of anticipation.
When the surrounding generals heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, they were all taken aback. Immediately after, they let out a burst of laughter filled with mockery.
"This guy actually wants to win? Ha ha ha … don't tell me he doesn't know that our Princess' Shan Yu 'has the title of the' Southern Mountain Range Female Warrior '? "
"That's simply wishful thinking."
"Overestimating himself to such an extent, his skin is really thick."
The way the generals looked at Fang Zhengzhi was as if they were looking at a toad that wanted to eat a swan.
Princess Shan Yu also began to laugh. She laughed so hard that a tear formed in her jet-black eyes. Ever since she was young, she had never heard anyone dare to say such words in front of her.
"Alright, if you win, I will spare your life!" Princess Shan Yu laughed until she almost couldn't stand straight. She finally suppressed her laughter and said her reward.
"Then will you let me go?" Fang Zhengzhi continued to ask.
"Let you go? Hahaha... what do you think? "Princess Shan Yu looked at Fang Zhengzhi as if he was an idiot.
"Looks like you won't." Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
"From the moment you stepped into this tent, you were destined to never walk out again. Do you understand? So, don't think about these illusory things. Just focus on making me happy. "Princess Shan Yu comforted him.
"Don't worry princess, I will make you very happy." Fang Zhengzhi promised.
"Hahaha … good. Very good! Just based on what you said, if you lose, this princess will not kill you. I will only chop off all your fingers and toes. Hang it up with a rattan. If you have nothing to do, you can tell me some jokes. "Princess Shan Yu laughed.
"Thank you princess!" Fang Zhengzhi said sincerely.
"Mm, good boy!" Princess Shan Yu smiled and left the tent without looking at Fang Zhengzhi again.
The other generals surrounded Fang Zhengzhi and stared at him coldly. It was as if they would attack if Fang Zhengzhi made a move.
Fang Zhengzhi moved.
Of course, he didn't move. Instead, he casually placed his hands behind his back. He took small steps and hummed a tune as he walked towards the entrance of the tent.
When he reached the entrance of the tent, he paused for a moment and shot a look at Tai and Mu, who were following closely behind him.
This expression instantly caused Tai and Mu to be somewhat stunned. They didn't know what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. He was clearly about to die, yet he was so relaxed.
"Lift the curtain? Are you two blind? "Fang Zhengzhi looked at Tai and Mu. General Mu and General Mu looked dumbfounded, and very bluntly scolded.
"You … you little brat, you must be tired of living! I am the Tiger's Might General, how can I lift the curtain for a little brat like you? "When the bearded General Tai heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, he was instantly enraged. The ferocious aura of the Southern Mountain Range was on full display at this moment. His expression was incomparably fierce.
"Quick, lift it. What are you talking about? Can't you see the princess is still waiting outside? You have delayed my match with the princess. Can you bear this responsibility? "Fang Zhengzhi continued to speak rudely.
"I will chop you up with my axe!"
"Brother Tai, don't be rash. This brat is clearly trying to provoke us. The people of the Great Xia are cunning. We are in charge of the princess's safety and need to remain calm." The bald General Mu immediately advised.
"Don't tell me you really want me to lift the curtain for him?" Even though the bearded General Tai knew that General Mu's words made sense, his expression was evidently very unhappy.
"You, lift the curtain!" The bald General Mu shot a look at the deputy general beside him.
"Roger!" When the deputy general heard this, even though he was extremely willing, but, a higher rank was more than enough to suppress him. Furthermore, Tai and Mu were more than one rank higher than him.
He immediately obediently lifted the curtain.
"Lift it earlier? So much nonsense. " Fang Zhengzhi glanced at the two generals with disdain, then, swaggered out.
When the two generals saw Fang Zhengzhi, they instinctively tightened their grip on the axes in their hands and the mace on their backs. If not for the fact that they knew the princess was going to compete with Fang Zhengzhi.
They would definitely chop this impudent "spy" into pieces.
...
The sun shone brightly on the ground.
In a valley filled with flowers in the Southern Mountain Range, a large number of military tents surrounded the valley. In the middle of the valley, there was an extremely luxurious tent with a silver dragon carved on it.
Within the tent, there were also pots of expensive flowers.
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong squinted his eyes as he lay comfortably on the chair. He lightly sniffed the fragrance of the flowers, almost as if he was slightly intoxicated.
"Your Highness." At this moment, a youth dressed in a black official robe walked in. He looked at Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and greeted him respectfully.
"Oh, Official Su is here? Tell me, how is the combat examination progressing? "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong slowly opened his eyes and looked at the youth in front of him.
"Your Highness, the current situation is that Wu Feng is temporarily in the lead. He has already controlled 20 small settlements. Furthermore, he has control over the Yan Ya Settlement. His military strength has already reached close to 10,000 people. "Su Qing quickly reported the results of the combat examination.
"Close to 10,000 people? That means he has already successfully eliminated four people? "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was slightly shocked when he heard this.
"Yes." Su Qing nodded.
"What about Nangong Hao?"
"Nangong Hao did not make any big movements. He still has a team of 2000 people, and he is firmly in control of the Icy Monkey Settlement. "
"Mm, the Icy Monkey Settlement is the closest to the Sagely Mountain City. Nangong Hao has some knowledge about it. Oh right... how is Yan Xiu? "
"Yan Xiu did not purposely control any of the settlements. He only roamed around the various settlements. However, he has eliminated one person and has 4,000 soldiers."
"I understand. How many candidates are left?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong nodded again.
"There are a total of 20 candidates left."
"Good, did Fang Zhengzhi appear?"
"No, but..."
"But what?"
"I received news that Fang Zhengzhi had appeared at the Stable Mountain Gate before and borrowed troops from the general guarding the gate. He seems to want to participate in the combat examinations. However, the general rejected him. According to reports, Fang Zhengzhi might be returning to the capital to borrow soldiers. "
"Returning to the capital to borrow soldiers? Haha... if you were Fang Zhengzhi, what would you do? "
"If I were Fang Zhengzhi, I would also appear at the Stable Mountain Gate and let everyone think that I am going to the capital to borrow soldiers. Then... I would sneak into the Southern Mountain Range, then use the opportunity to infiltrate the army and take down a candidate. I would use him as a puppet to hide my identity and slowly develop. "
"That makes sense. Based on your guess, Fang Zhengzhi should be hiding among the candidates?"
"Yes."
"Then let us wait patiently for him to appear. However, we cannot let him grow too strong. Keep a close eye on him. If any of the other candidates show off too much, report to me immediately. "
"Understood."
...
Yan Capital, in the study of the palace.
Xing Yuanguo of the Stabilization Constabulary, dressed in a purple official robe, stood respectfully at the table. He had the aura of a soldier.
"Official Xing, how is Qing Mu's injury?" Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Xing Yuanguo, his eyes glimmering.
"Your highness, he has recovered and is ready to listen to your orders."
"Mm, the Southern Mountain Range has made their move. I believe that the demons have begun to infiltrate our army. Next, we will follow the plan we discussed."
"Yes, your highness."
"Oh yes, there is news from the Stable Mountain Gate. Fang Zhengzhi still went to the Southern Mountain Range. Even though I didn't give him any soldiers, but I believe that he should be able to blend into the army and slowly wait for an opportunity to strike. But … honestly speaking, I am still a little worried. This Fang Zhengzhi is talented, but the way he does things is too unexpected. Do you think that he will affect my plans just to pass the combat examination?"
"Your highness, even though I do not know Fang Zhengzhi well, I can see that he is a good person. Even though he is greedy for small gains, he is able to differentiate between big and small things. I feel that Fang Zhengzhi's presence in the Southern Mountain Range will facilitate your plan!"
"Facilitate? Haha … How could he possibly guess my plan? Forget it, let's not talk about him. I will not keep you any longer today. Make your preparations. " Emperor Lin Mubai smiled and shook his head. It was obvious that he did not trust Xing Yuanguo's words.
"Yes, your highness will take his leave!" Xing Yuanguo replied and left respectfully.
...
Winter was approaching, and there was a warm sun. Fang Zhengzhi was basking in the last rays of the sun before the winter. The wind was slightly chilly, but not bone-chilling.
Sunlight shone through the branches and leaves of the trees and landed on the grass, sparkling like stars in the sky.
"This horse... will it throw me off on purpose?" Fang Zhengzhi was a little afraid as he kept his distance from the horse in front of him. It was two meters tall and had black scales all over its body.
"Hmph, the horses of the Southern Mountain Range understand human nature. Even though this Black Scaled Stallion is ferocious, it has been trained by the warriors of the Southern Mountain Range. It can be ridden!" When Princess Shan Yu heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, a trace of regret suddenly appeared in her eyes. Competing with such a person in archery was indeed somewhat beneath her status.
Fang Zhengzhi did not say anything else. He carefully approached the Black Scaled Stallion, his eyes filled with fear. From time to time, he glanced at Princess Shan Yu.
Beneath Princess Shan Yu was a scarlet "monster". The reason why it was called a "monster" was because it was simply too ferocious.
Its body was like a raging fire. Regardless of whether it was its fur or hooves, they all seemed to have been set on fire. Furthermore, there were two horns on its head, just like the antlers of a deer.
Dragon?
Or Kirin?
Fang Zhengzhi could not tell. However, he was certain that this monster was very powerful. He did not know how it was tamed by Princess Shan Yu.
"Kid, why aren't you getting on? Are you waiting for me to help you up? " Holding a huge black axe, the bearded General Tai looked at Fang Zhengzhi's' bashful 'expression and harrumphed loudly.
"No need, I will do my own thing." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head obediently.
General Tai was about to explode.
If this was said by someone else, he would definitely praise them as a warrior. However, when he thought of how Fang Zhengzhi asked him to open the tent curtains for him...
He felt that these words should not have come out of Fang Zhengzhi's mouth.
However, after Fang Zhengzhi finished speaking, he indeed got on the horse. Even though his movements seemed somewhat rusty, he still managed to "climb" up.
This caused him to swallow back the words he was about to say. He only harrumphed coldly in his heart. "After the competition, I will take your head!"
Fang Zhengzhi naturally did not know what General Tai was thinking.
After getting on the horse, his gaze slowly turned towards the distance. In the forest not too far away, soldiers wearing rattan armour were everywhere. In the distance, a low growl could be heard from time to time.
Very evidently, that was the sound of the Silver Horned Wolf.
"Hmm … I have to wait for an opportunity!" Fang Zhengzhi comforted himself. Now, everything was progressing in the right direction. All he needed was one last strike and it would be perfect.
However …
Just as Fang Zhengzhi was thinking about this, a beast roar suddenly sounded out from beside him. Fang Zhengzhi instinctively turned his head to look.
His eyes widened.
"Cloud … Cloud Pattern?!" This was the only word that flashed past Fang Zhengzhi's mind. However, this word made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
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