"Do you really think that I have lost my powers?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the serious expression on Chi Hou's face and his lips curled into a smile.
"Is... that not the case?" Chi Hou's hand that was holding the teacup paused as he stared intently at Fang Zhengzhi. A faint glow flashed across his eyes.
He suddenly thought of a possibility. Fang Zhengzhi might have lost all his powers after his battle with Canyang, but no one had ever confirmed it.
As such...
In other words, Fang Zhengzhi's powers were still there!
Chi Hou's body shuddered when he thought of this.
His powers were still there?
A person who was able to fight one-on-one with the Demon Saint Canyang more than a year ago, if he still had his cultivation, how much more powerful would he have become after a year?
Terrifying!
That was the only word Chi Hou could use to describe Fang Zhengzhi. Of course, there was something even more terrifying. Fang Zhengzhi was not even 18 years old.
He was not even 18 years old.
The Double Dragon Roll Champion would shock the world!
"Haha, I was just joking. Chi Hou, do you really believe me?" Fang Zhengzhi chuckled. Then, he picked up the knife in front of him and started cutting the roasted beast on the fire rack.
He cut it very slowly because the outer skin of the mountain beast was very tough. It even looked like it was strenuous. Most importantly, he did not use any strength from the beginning to the end. He only used the knife to carefully cut off a piece of roasted meat.
Then, he placed it in a bowl and placed it in front of Chi Hou.
"Do you want to try it?"
"Sure, I have heard from Guyan that your roasted meat is unique. I will not stand on ceremony then!" Chi Hou nodded and retracted his gaze from Fang Zhengzhi's hands. He moved his chopsticks excitedly, causing the roasted meat in his bowl to shake and fall from his chopsticks.
It fell straight to the ground.
At the same time, Chi Hou looked at Fang Zhengzhi's hand.
Fang Zhengzhi's hand moved.
The moment the piece of barbecued meat fell to the ground, he moved. The short knife in his hand stabbed towards the falling piece of barbecued meat. His movements were as smooth as flowing water.
Chi Hou's eyes glimmered as he flicked his finger.
"Ding!" In the end, the dagger stabbed into the roasted meat. However, it seemed to have encountered some resistance, and an extremely crisp sound was heard.
And then …
The roasted meat fell to the ground with a thud and was stained with dust.
Fang Zhengzhi looked at the roasted meat on the ground and shook his head. A look of pity flashed across his eyes, but he didn't say much. Instead, he picked up the knife and cut a new piece of roasted meat and handed it over.
Chi Hou looked at the barbecued meat that was handed to him again. He didn't say anything, but picked up the barbecued meat with his chopsticks again. This time, he didn't drop it, and instead, he put it firmly into his mouth.
One bite.
Her mouth was filled with fragrance.
"Hahaha … Guyan really didn't lie to me. This roasted meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's indeed delicious!" Chi Hou finally laughed after savoring the taste.
"It's a pity that such a good piece of roasted meat went to waste." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head as he looked at the dusty roasted meat on the ground.
"Wasted?" Chi Hou squinted his eyes as he looked at the roasted meat on the ground. Then, he smiled, "When I was fighting the Northern Barbarians, I even ate grass in the soil and tree bark, not to mention roasted meat that fell to the ground. This is just a little bit of dust, what's the big deal?"
As Chi Hou spoke, his hands moved slightly.
Instantly, the roasted meat that fell to the ground landed on his chopsticks. Then, without hesitation, he put it into his mouth. He didn't even slap the meat on the surface.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't stop Chi Hou. He only minded his own business as he cut another piece of roasted meat, placed it in his mouth, and chewed.
"Actually, there's so much roasted meat that the two of us can't finish it. Hence, it's not a waste to drop a piece on the ground." Fang Zhengzhi explained.
"Rascal, don't talk nonsense with me. When are we entering the capital?" This time, Chi Hou didn't wait for Fang Zhengzhi to cut the meat for him. Instead, he tore the roasted meat on the rack.
"My Lord, if you're in a hurry, you can leave first."
"Leave first? Rascal, I don't understand what you're saying. "When Chi Hou heard this, his hand that was holding the roasted meat froze in mid-air.
"I don't intend to enter the capital with you." Fang Zhengzhi replied straightforwardly.
"You don't want to enter the capital with me? But, according to what I know, the Crown Prince's men are already on their way. If you don't have me to escort you, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for you to enter the capital with just your men! "Chi Hou said confidently.
"It'll be difficult for me to enter the capital safely. However, I don't intend to follow King Duan. How can I let you escort me personally?" Fang Zhengzhi nodded, then looked troubled.
"You … rascal, other than the Crown Prince, there's only King Duan in the court. If you don't choose King Duan, are you going to choose the Crown Prince?" Chi Hou's expression changed.
"Can I not choose anyone?" Fang Zhengzhi asked in return.
"No!"
"Alright, since my Lord is so overbearing, I have a condition." Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Hou's stern expression and waved him off.
"I knew you would have a condition. Tell me, do you want silver or treasures? As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll get it for you. "Chi Hou was relieved when he heard this.
Based on his understanding of Fang Zhengzhi, if he didn't take this opportunity to extort something out of Fang Zhengzhi, he wouldn't believe that Fang Zhengzhi was truly loyal to King Duan.
"Let Chi Guyan come over and warm my bed." Fang Zhengzhi said casually.
"What?! Rascal, you … that's impossible! Don't even think about the marriage between you and Guyan, I can't make the decision for her. Let's just forget about this matter and talk about your other requests! "
Even the Divine Lord of the Northern Lands, Chi Hou, almost dropped the roasted meat in his hand when he heard Fang Zhengzhi's request.
"That's all." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head in disappointment when he heard Chi Hou's rejection.
"Fang Zhengzhi, I am a rank one Marquis of the Great Xia Dynasty. When I heard that you were in the Northern Mountain Village, I rushed for two days straight to personally lead my army to the Northern Mountain Village to find you. I have given you enough face and respect as a fugitive of the Great Xia Dynasty. Don't go overboard!"
"My Lord, are you going to fall out with me?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Hou's flushed face and panicked.
"Aish … when I first met you at the Divine Constabulary, even though we didn't have a good time, I didn't hate you either. Furthermore, you did so much for the Great Xia Dynasty in the battle of the Southern Region. I don't want you to die!" Chi Hou shook his head and sighed as he looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
"I chose my own path, so naturally, I will walk it myself. I want Chi Guyan to warm my bed. Since you can't do it, I will have to do it myself." Fang Zhengzhi nodded and sat up straight again.
"You mean, you can make Chi Guyan warm your bed for you?" Chi Hou was stunned when he heard this. Then, a strange expression appeared on his face.
"Mm." Fang Zhengzhi nodded again.
"Rascal, don't be so arrogant! You might bite your tongue!" Chi Hou squinted and exuded the aura of a leader.
"Three months. Three months later, I will make her say that she will warm my bed for me in front of everyone!" Fang Zhengzhi said casually.
"Rascal, are you serious?" Chi Hou's eyes widened.
"Of course!"
"What if I can't do it?"
"Then I will do as you say. I will stay in the courts for three to five years and return to my current position." Fang Zhengzhi waved him off.
"Alright, I'll wait for you for three months!"
"What if I can do it?"
"Hahaha … Then this Hou will be your follower and listen to your arrangements!" Chi Hou laughed with a face full of disdain.
"Listen to my orders? If I ask you to rebel, will you listen to me? "
"How dare you! How can you speak such treasonous words?"
"Haha … My Lord, you really can't take a joke."
"Rascal, if you can really make Guyan warm your bed for you, I won't even frown for anything other than treason!" Chi Hou didn't waste any more time talking nonsense.
"It's a deal!"
"Okay, I will guarantee your safety for the next three months. However, if you go back on your word and continue to play tricks on me, I will not go easy on you."
"Thank you, my Lord." Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
"Mm, since we have spoken, when do you intend to enter the capital?"
"Soon. When a friend arrives, I will naturally go to the capital."
"Friend?"
"Lord, do you really think that I specially roasted such a big mountain beast just for the two of us to eat?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the mountain beast that was dripping with oil on the rack and twitched his mouth.
"Oh? I heard that the leader of the Shadow Sect is a woman. I've only heard rumors, but … I've never seen her in person. It's good to meet her today. "Chi Hou reacted quickly.
"Haha …" Fang Zhengzhi chuckled and didn't say anything else.
At this moment, two figures appeared not far away. Their speed was extremely fast. Most importantly, these two figures were constantly exchanging blows as they ran.
Sword light flashed and spear shadows flashed.
A strong chill and a faint blue light intertwined. Wherever they passed, the dust would tumble, as if two hungry wolves were fighting.
It was Qing Yi and the Red Pinion Squad's Supervisor, Li Jingfeng.
Chi Hou frowned. He didn't believe that Li Jingfeng would fight with Qing Yi for no reason. Li Jingfeng was a soldier.
A soldier's duty was to follow orders.
As such, any conflict would not affect Li Jingfeng's actions. He wouldn't go against Chi Hou's orders and enter the village on his own.
In that case, there was only one possibility.
There was an urgent matter. Furthermore, it was something that Li Jingfeng didn't dare to make.
"What is it?" Chi Hou waved his arm and a thin aura flew out, separating Li Jingfeng and Qing Yi.
The sword stopped, the spear stopped!
"My Lord, there is a group of people two miles away. According to our scouts, there are around 3,000 of them. They are moving quickly and in formation. They must be a well-trained army heading towards the Northern Mountain Village!"
"Army? Or a well-trained army? Have you found out who they are? "Chi Hou was stunned.
This was the Northern Desert. If there was an army in the Northern Desert, and a well-trained one at that, who else could it be other than Chi Hou?
"No, they are all masked. Even their armor is covered by a black cloak. They also have a ferocious aura. We can't tell who they are just from their appearance!"
"Ferocious aura? Could they be the Northern Barbarian Wolf Cavalry? "
"I don't think so. Their aura is similar to the Northern Barbarian Wolf Cavalry, but the Northern Barbarian Wolf Cavalry hasn't been trained to this level. According to the reports, this group of people is even faster than our Red Pinion Squad. Furthermore, they are still able to move in formation at such a fast speed. If I may be so bold, I'm guessing that these 3000 people aren't any weaker than the Red Pinion Squad!" Li Jingfeng shook his head.
"No weaker than the Red Pinion Squad?" Chi Hou's expression changed when he heard this.
He trusted Li Jingfeng's judgement. However, there were only a few armies in the Great Xia Dynasty that were as powerful as the Red Pinion Squad. The Mountain Breaking Army of the Stabilisation Constabulary was one of them. There were also a few armies from the 13 Constabularies.
Then there were the powerful families.
However …
These armies shouldn't be able to enter the Northern Lands!
Who? The Stabilisation Constabulary?
Impossible.
Chi Hou rejected this thought. Logically speaking, the Stabilisation Constabulary and Fang Zhengzhi were on good terms during the battle of the Southern Region. They were the most likely to enter the Northern Mountain Village to find Fang Zhengzhi.
However, this was also the most unlikely.
Xing Yuanguo was a man of principle. If he was going to enter the Northern Lands, he would have sent a letter to Chi Hou.
Even if he didn't have the time.
They would not have covered their faces and rushed to the Northern Mountain Village. Why would the Stabilisation Constabulary need to cover their faces to find Fang Zhengzhi?
It wasn't the Stabilisation Constabulary! Furthermore, they were covering their faces!
They didn't want to be discovered.
Didn't they want to be discovered?
No!
It was impossible for an army of three thousand to hide their tracks with such a commotion. There was only one reason — they didn't want to expose themselves.
The Crown Prince's men?!
Did they come so quickly?
Chi Hou looked at Fang Zhengzhi once again.
Then, he realized that Fang Zhengzhi's expression did not change when he heard Li Jingfeng's words. In fact, he looked slightly delighted.
Could it be …
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