The Demons had already retreated from the Iron Hill Settlement and he had Yun Qingwu as a hostage. All he had to do was abandon Ping Yang...
As such...
She should be fine.
However, Fang Zhengzhi was not that despicable. He could be shameless, but he could not be ruthless.
Therefore, he had never thought about becoming an emperor in a single leap, as described in the books, ever since he was young.
He had to exchange hostages. After all, he had to save Ping Yang.
As for Yun Qingwu...
Fang Zhengzhi pondered for a while and felt relieved. After all, he and Yun Qingwu belonged to different factions. From a personal point of view, there was no deep hatred between them.
This was like a battle between two armies. Who could tell who was right and who was wrong?
There were no problems with exchanging hostages and not killing Yun Qingwu along the way.
In fact, Canyang was looking forward to both of these.
Fang Zhengzhi was not worried that Canyang would do anything during the exchange, just like how Canyang was not worried that Fang Zhengzhi would abandon Ping Yang.
However, the most important issue was not the exchange of hostages.
The important issue was what to do after the exchange.
Fang Zhengzhi frowned. He was standing closer to the demons. If he had to run into the Iron Hill Settlement in front of Canyang...
There wasn't much of a possibility.
Even though he had never fought Canyang before, he did not think that a half sage would be slower than him.
What was he going to do if he could not outrun Canyang?
Throw a bag of lime powder in his eyes? Throw a hidden weapon at him?
These were the most common sneak attacks in his previous life. Fang Zhengzhi also had his flash grenade, which had blinded many people.
Unfortunately...
None of these were effective against Canyang.
Canyang was blind. How dare you throw lime powder, hidden weapons and flash grenades in front of a blind man? Wasn't he just making trouble for himself?
A sneak attack.
That did not seem to be effective.
When Fang Zhengzhi thought of this, cold sweat rolled down his forehead. He was an expert in sneak attacks, but in front of a blind man, a sneak attack was the last thing he could do.
He could not sneak attack?
How could he find an opportunity to escape?
Could it be that he was going to use force?
Impossible!
Fang Zhengzhi did not even dare to think about that. Canyang was a half sage who had mastered the Heavenly Rebirth Dao. Going head to head with a half sage was like smashing an egg against a rock.
He couldn't do it in the dark, but he couldn't do it openly either.
This was the first time Fang Zhengzhi was in trouble. His original plan was to use Ping Yang as a shield, but Chi Guyan unexpectedly stayed behind.
Could one shield block two?
Most importantly, would Chi Guyan allow him to use Ping Yang as a shield?
If it was just one woman, it would not be a problem. However, if two women were involved at the same time, it would be a little troublesome. That was because no one knew who the third party was.
Is it Ping Yang? Chi Guyan? Or … himself?
What to do?
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan beside him and evaluated the strength of both parties. Finally, he came to a conclusion. The moment the hostage exchange was successful would be the moment of his death.
"Are you done? There is a limit to my patience. "Canyang's voice interrupted Fang Zhengzhi's train of thought.
"What's the rush? I am going to die anyway. However, can I at least leave some last words before I die?" Fang Zhengzhi sighed.
"Okay." Canyang nodded.
"I'm going to leave my last words. Come closer, I don't want this guy to hear my last words." Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Chi Guyan and said softly.
"It's no use. With Canyang's abilities, he will be able to hear you no matter how soft you speak." Chi Guyan replied.
"Oh …" Fang Zhengzhi was speechless.
He had indeed heard people mention that people who were blind usually had especially sharp ears. However, he still did not dare to imagine that it could be to such an extent.
However, Chi Guyan would not lie to him.
Last words?
Fang Zhengzhi was not going to keep that.
His goal was to discuss the plan to form an alliance with Chi Guyan. Couldn't they even discuss it in front of Canyang?
What was he going to do?
Just as he was deep in thought, a jade-white hand stretched out in front of Fang Zhengzhi. The slender fingers were like the most beautiful piece of art in the world.
"I can't say it, but I can write it down." Chi Guyan did not look at Fang Zhengzhi. She extended her hand in front of Fang Zhengzhi, her expression calm.
"Cough cough …" Fang Zhengzhi coughed lightly.
He had not thought of this idea before. However, since Chi Guyan had suggested it, it would not be right for him to reject her.
After all, no matter what, he was a man.
A man should be decisive and courageous in doing things. Sometimes, when he should be generous, he should be generous. He should never be stingy.
Furthermore …
He was still fighting an enemy. He might as well make some 'sacrifices'.
Thinking about this, Fang Zhengzhi grabbed Chi Guyan's hand and touched it subconsciously, feeling the warmth of the smooth jade.
Chi Guyan's hand trembled slightly.
However, she had no intention of withdrawing her hand. Moreover, from the expression on her face, she was calm. That was the demeanor of a heroine that emanated from within.
Chi Guyan was from a military family. She had grown up with the soldiers. Even though she was a lady, she exuded the aura of a soldier.
…
On the walls of the Iron Hill Settlement.
Countless pairs of eyes stared at the figures standing at the gates. Of course, all of them were staring at Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan.
The Dragon Protection Squad widened their eyes.
The Mountain Breaking Army's jaws were also wide open.
The Southern Region soldiers were so shocked that they almost threw their spears away because they couldn't imagine how such a thing could happen.
Fang Zhengzhi's voice was not loud. As such, they could not hear him. They could not understand what was going on.
Chi Guyan was the pride of the heavens!
What kind of lofty existence was that? That dazzling brilliance was something that even the brightest stars in the sky couldn't compare to. But why …?
Why would Chi Guyan hand over her hand to Fang Zhengzhi and allow him to do whatever he wanted?
The Dragon Protection Squad and the Mountain Breaking Army knew about the relationship between Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan. However, the Southern Region soldiers did not.
All they knew was that Chi Guyan was the chosen one of the Great Xia Dynasty. She was the one who answered the Heavenly Prophecy. She was second only to the Emperor.
She might even belong to the royal family in the future.
"Are my eyes playing tricks on me?"
"I don't think so. I saw it too …"
"Even though Fang Zhengzhi is talented, Chi Guyan's status is special. More importantly, according to the customs of the Great Xia, they are not officially married yet! "
All of the Southern Region soldiers could not believe their eyes.
On the other hand, Princess Shan Yu clenched her fists tightly and bit her lips. From her expression, it could be seen that she was similarly shocked. However, apart from the shock, there seemed to be an indistinct and unique expression.
Nangong Hao was also looking at Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan.
He stared intently at Chi Guyan's hand. His expression was complicated, but he didn't seem to be surprised or surprised.
The night was getting darker and darker.
From the start of the battle to the end of the war to the retreat of the demons, too much time had passed. It was late at night, but the sun was not up yet.
Chi Guyan turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi, her expression confused.
"Why aren't you writing?"
"Write? Oh … yes, I do have to write, but … what should I write? "Fang Zhengzhi finally started to think after being asked by Chi Guyan.
"Shameless thief!" Chi Guyan knew Fang Zhengzhi's personality well, but she could not help but curse when she heard this.
These words fell into Canyang's ears.
"Stop wasting time, let's exchange." Even though Canyang could not see what the two of them were doing, he could hear their conversation and understand what was going on.
"I haven't even finished writing my will! You can't go back on your word! "Fang Zhengzhi shook his head in disdain at Canyang's untrustworthy actions.
"Haha, I am a demon, not a human." Canyang smirked. He knew that Fang Zhengzhi was doing all of this to buy time.
The longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for the demons.
"Give me two more hours." Fang Zhengzhi stated his conditions.
"I will count to 10. If you don't exchange, I will kill her." Canyang was too lazy to reject Fang Zhengzhi.
"Fine fine fine, you don't even give me time to write my will. Are you in a rush to reincarnate?" Fang Zhengzhi cursed in disdain. Then, he began to "write" on Chi Guyan's palm.
"10."
"Nine."
"..."
"One."
"Hold on a little longer, I'm not done yet. Why don't you count it another 10 times?" Fang Zhengzhi said anxiously after Canyang finished counting.
"Hmph!" Canyang harrumphed coldly, as if he had expected Fang Zhengzhi to do this.
However...
Fang Zhengzhi moved his finger.
"Ah!" Ping Yang let out a crisp voice. From her expression, she seemed to be in extreme pain. It was suffocating. "Fang Zhengzhi... you shameless brat, I... I am going to... die. Even if... even if I become a ghost, I won't let... let you off!"
"Wait, wait! If you want to exchange hostages, you should at least come up with a 'safer' method for everyone, right? "Fang Zhengzhi smiled bitterly when he heard Ping Yang's screams.
In fact...
He had already made up his mind.
He couldn't do it in the dark or in the open. All he could do now was wait.
If he was lucky enough to get reinforcements from the army, then he might have a chance of survival. Even though the chances of that happening were slim, the longer he dragged it out, the better it would be for him.
As such, he had made up his mind.
No matter what Canyang suggested, he would reject it.
Then, he would suggest a series of unreasonable methods. For example, he would release the hostages first, then release the hostages.
Who would agree to that?
That was what Fang Zhengzhi thought.
However, Canyang knew what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. He didn't even bother replying. Instead, he moved his finger again.
"Ah … This … This … This Princess …" Ping Yang's face was flushed red, and her pink lips were slightly purple. It seemed that she had reached her limit.
"Exchange, exchange now!" Fang Zhengzhi was panicking.
"Mm." Canyang nodded and retracted his finger.
"Cough cough... cough... Fang Zhengzhi, you shameless fella, when I get back alive, I will let you have a taste of your own medicine." Ping Yang's expression returned to normal, but she was still furious.
Fang Zhengzhi felt bitter.
He was willing to have a taste of his own medicine. However, if the hostage exchange was successful, he would have no chance of survival.
What could he do?
He couldn't afford to wait any longer.
However, if he didn't, he wouldn't be able to survive.
He had to continue.
The hostage had to be exchanged, but it had to be exchanged until the reinforcements arrived. He could not hand Yun Qingwu over to Canyang now. She was his final trump card.
"I have to keep an eye on Yun Qingwu!" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan and grit his teeth. He let go of Chi Guyan's hand and walked towards Canyang.
Chi Guyan's expression changed slightly as her hand was released.
"Shameless thief, come back. Canyang's target is you, I will be more suitable!" Chi Guyan knew what Fang Zhengzhi was going to do.
However, she didn't expect Fang Zhengzhi to really do it.
Instinctively, she wanted to stop Fang Zhengzhi. However, Fang Zhengzhi had already left in an instant. Hence, she naturally could not chase after him.
Because...
With Canyang's speed, there was no way he could get more than a step away from Yun Qingwu.
"You? Haha... do you know anything about the Heavenly Dao? " Fang Zhengzhi's body trembled. He turned around and looked at Chi Guyan. His lips curled into a disdainful smile.
He knew that Canyang's target was him.
However, no matter how one looked at it, it was not something a man should do to let a woman risk her life in front while he hid behind and watched the show.
Furthermore, Ping Yang had been captured by Canyang to save him.
No matter how he looked at it...
He couldn't back down.
This had nothing to do with being afraid of death or being shameless.
It had to do with being a man...
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