"What future trouble?" Gongsun Yi glared, "Do you think Ji Polu dares to make a move against our Gongsun Clan?"
The young one was called Gongsun Ji, the same generation as Gongsun Boyue. He was one of the more outstanding members of the Gongsun Clan and was currently the vice hall master of the Thunder God Hall.
Gongsun Ji said, "Second uncle, don't underestimate Wu Zixu! He was the brains of the Tyrant Army twenty years ago and is known as Military Advisor Silver Fox. Hatred Parting Palace wouldn't go through so much trouble to escort a fugitive. There must be something fishy going on. "
"Could it be that our Lord Vice Hall Master is afraid?" At this moment, another sinister voice rang out.
The one who spoke was younger, Gongsun Zan, Gongsun Yi's son and one of the deacons of the Thunder God Hall. Even though it was commendable for him to become a deacon at his age, Gongsun Ji had stolen the position of vice hall master and suppressed him, causing the two to be at odds.
"What are you referring to?" Gongsun Ji said plainly.
"Logically speaking," Gongsun Zan said, "if we were to make a move, father would definitely hold Yuan Fushun back while you, as the vice hall master, would be in charge of the assassination plan."
He sneered, "Are you afraid of that Yan fellow, afraid that you would fail and embarrass yourself, or even lose your life?"
"You're saying that I'm afraid of a cultivator?" Gongsun Ji found it absurd.
"Cultivator?" Gongsun Zan said meaningfully, "Exactly. Do you think a person who can kill eldest brother can be measured by the cultivation realm?"
Gongsun Ji said coldly, "According to the eyewitness, a mysterious expert with an axe ambushed eldest brother. Otherwise, how could it have ended up like this?"
"How can hearsay be accurate?" Gongsun Zan continued to speak sarcastically, "I know exactly what you're thinking in your heart. You're going to suggest me to hold Yuan Fushun back with you and let father make the move. That way, the risk you're taking would be minimized, am I right? "
"You still have time to argue with me at a time like this!" Gongsun Ji was furious, "Everything I say and do is for the sake of the Gongsun Clan and Thunder God Hall. If there's any falsehood in my words, then may I die a horrible death!"
"You can't eat a vow …" Gongsun Zan wanted to say something else.
"Enough!" Gongsun Yi interrupted in a low voice, "We haven't even started fighting yet and you're already having internal strife, what kind of decorum is this! Moreover, Boyue's body had not been found. He had the Heaven's Eye Mirror to protect him, so it was too early to say whether he was dead or alive. It was more likely that he was hiding somewhere to recuperate. With his personality, he won't show himself unless he personally settles this debt. "
He was just swift and decisive, not brainless.
"Hall Master!" Right at this moment, a scout quickly ran over. "Reporting to Hall Master, the Chief Mansion Master of Eastern Heaven Territory's Dragon Emperor Mansion, Cai Donglun, requests an audience."
"Iron Guts King, Cai Donglun!" Gongsun Yi couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Quick, invite him in!"
Not long after, he led a group of people over. They were all dressed in black and red constables, and their leader wore a large cloak and a tall hat. His face was ferocious, and he was fiddling with two lumps of iron in his hands. He walked over and cupped his hands. "Hall Master Gongsun, how have you been?"
Gongsun Yi returned the greeting with a smile, and said, "I didn't expect Lone Eagle to send my brother here."
"After receiving Lord's order, I traveled day and night, and finally made it in time." Cai Donglun shook his head. "If it wasn't for Lord's important mission, he would have come personally."
"I know, I know …" Gongsun Yi sighed. "Boyue and Lone Eagle grew up together, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are brothers. Even at this sensitive time, he still sent his most capable subordinate, which is enough to show their friendship. "
"There's no time to lose. What's the situation now, please tell us, Hall Master." Cai Donglun said.
Gongsun Yi immediately explained the situation.
One of Cai Donglun's subordinates stood up and said, "Lords, the escort team must pass by a place, why don't we go there to ambush?"
"Which place?" Gongsun Yi asked.
"Ancient Immortal Town." That person said, "If we travel light, we will definitely be faster than carriages. According to my calculations, they will arrive at Ancient Immortal Town by nightfall."
"Good!"
…
Traveling was an extremely boring task. Apart from cultivating, there was nothing else they could do.
Cultivators could not cultivate for more than four hours a day, or else they would only get half the results with twice the effort.
In addition to that pair of "friends across generations," they chatted about everything from swordsmanship to cultivation, from cultivation to life, and from life to women. There was simply no end to the topics they talked about.
Yan Li stood at the side like an idiot. Finally, he could not stand it any longer. He came out of the dragon carriage and followed the team on foot. Smelling the wind and sand was much more interesting than listening to people talk.
His pace was naturally not slow, and he could keep up with the Horned Dragons.
He glanced at the Dragon Riders and suddenly noticed that Bai Yuge was also riding a Horned Dragon. He hurried over. "Didn't they say that Horned Dragon riders need to go through special training?"
Before Bai Yuge could say anything, his mount turned its head around and glared at Yan Li with its bell-like eyes. It glared at Yan Li fiercely and grinded its teeth so hard that the sound of 'Whoosh!' could be heard.
"I am a member of the Dragon Riders." Bai Yuge rolled his eyes at him.
"Is that so?" Yan Li rubbed his chin. "But why do I see that what you do the most every day is follow Ji Hyun-woon?"
Bai Yuge snapped, "Not only am I a member of the Dragon Riders, but I am also the personal bodyguard of the Crown Prince. Who else should I follow if not him?"
"Why do I feel that you are not doing your job properly?" Yan Li asked with a grin.
"Look at how idle you are." Bai Yuge said calmly, "If there's nothing else, go back to the carriage. Otherwise, don't blame us for not escorting you well if you die from a sneak attack."
"If I die, it must be because you guys did not escort me well," Yan Li said.
Bai Yuge could not be bothered with him.
Yan Li noticed that the Horned Dragon was still grinding its teeth, as if it wanted to swallow him whole. He said, "This Horned Dragon is not bad. Can I ride it?"
"You have not gone through 'special' training." Bai Yuge said with a faint smile.
"What special training?" Yan Li asked.
"Accompany it for three months. Do whatever it does and let it treat you as a brother." Bai Yuge said with a faint smile.
"Forget it." Yan Li rolled his eyes and turned to leave.
"Actually, it's not impossible," Bai Yuge suddenly said.
"Oh?" Yan Li stopped.
"If you put on my armor, you should be able to give it a try." Bai Yuge said slowly, "I am a little tired. Help me lead the team. I will get on the carriage and rest."
"Sure." Yan Li thought for a while and agreed.
After putting on Bai Yuge's silver armor, he found that it was very light and not as heavy as it looked.
He rode on the Horned Dragon. The Horned Dragon snorted. It seemed to be a little confused, but it also seemed like it did not. In the end, it continued to move forward.
He turned his head and saw that Bai Yuge had already climbed into the carriage. He did not teach him how to ride it, so he had to figure it out himself.
The sky gradually darkened.
Yan Li fumbled around for the whole afternoon. He gradually mastered the trick of riding the Horned Dragon.
Just as he was about to continue his research, a scout ran over. "Sir, we have arrived at the Ancient Town of Immortals."
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