She woke him up in passing. Yuan Gang walked to the box and looked down at the person in the box as he slowly woke up.
Niu Youdao leaned back in his chair and watched.
Coincidentally, Lv Wushuang arrived. As she walked over, she turned back to look at the person in the box. She placed a letter of information on Niu Youdao's desk.
Chu Anlou, the person in the box, was the shopkeeper of the Rainbow Inn for many years. Yuan Gang wanted him, and Yun Ji got Wu Zhaoxing and the others to get him.
With one hand on the edge of the box, the person in the box slowly climbed up with discomfort.
He stood up shakily, shook his head, and looked around. "You are …" His gaze fell on Yuan Gang's face, and he was stunned. He seemed to know them.
Turning back to look at Yun Ji, he was shocked when he saw Lv Wushuang. He obviously knew her.
When he saw Niu Youdao again, he paused and said in surprise, "Niu Youdao? Aren't you … "He quickly looked around again, a little wondering if he had come to the netherworld after death.
He really got this person. Niu Youdao leaned back in his chair and smiled bitterly. He waved his hand in greeting, "Shopkeeper Chu, long time no see."
The discomfort caused by being in the box allowed Chu Anlou to confirm that this was the aura of a living human. He also remembered the situation when he was ambushed and taken away.
Why did they capture him for no reason? Chu Anlou's gaze fell on the smiling Niu Youdao again. He seemed to understand why he was captured, and his heartstrings tightened.
Feeling his transcendence energy being restrained, he looked at Niu Youdao sitting there steadily, and even Lv Wushuang standing to the side. He quickly stepped out of the box and cupped his hands to greet Niu Youdao, "Daoye."
His tone was humble, and his posture was very, very humble. He addressed him this way because he had heard that the people around Niu Youdao all called him Daoye.
He had a deep impression of Niu Youdao because he had once humiliated Niu Youdao, and Niu Youdao's rapid rise had surprised him.
However, he did not take it too seriously. He had the advantage of being superior. He stood on the side of looking down on all beings like ants. No matter how high Niu Youdao jumped, he would not be a threat to him.
At this moment, seeing Niu Youdao again, he finally understood the impermanence of the world. Just based on the fact that Niu Youdao was able to capture him, his power could be imagined. He was terrified.
Yuan Gang spoke, "Back then, you bullied us and humiliated us wantonly. What you have done?"
Sure enough, it was because of what happened back then. Chu Anlou was rather embarrassed. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "It was all my fault back then, but I had no choice. Please don't lower yourself to my level."
Chu Anlou was embarrassed. He hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "Back then, it was all this one's fault, but this one had no choice. Please do not lower yourself to my level."
Yuan Gang shouted angrily, "If we hadn't risked our lives to get to this day, how could you admit your mistake? How could you, a bully, call me 'this one'?"
"Monkey!" Niu Youdao hurriedly tried to stop him, but it was too late.
Yuan Gang's arm had already wrapped around Chu Anlou's neck. With a crack, Chu Anlou's head spun in a circle. His eyes were wide open, and blood seeped out of his mouth.
Niu Youdao, who had risen slightly, sighed and sat back down. He stared at Yuan Gang and sighed, "Is there any need for this? There's no need for this! "
Yuan Gang grabbed Chu Anlou and pushed him back into the box. Without another word, he turned around and left empty-handed.
It was as if he had thrown away his blood-stained knife after his grudge had been resolved.
"…" Yun Ji turned to stare at the departing figure, speechless. Wu Zhaoxing and the others had traveled a long way to get this person here, but he had died just like that before they had even exchanged a few words?
Niu Youdao sighed and said, "You all saw it, right? This is the first time you've seen it, right? This monkey isn't as good as you think he is. Sometimes, he's even more ruthless than I am. "
Lv Wushuang immediately laughed and said in support, "He's just helping you vent your anger."
Niu Youdao glanced over and said, "As expected, people who aren't part of the same family don't enter the same house. You're already wearing the same pants?"
Lv Wushuang turned around and left with a smile. She had actually changed quite a bit. She liked to smile now.
She could also feel the changes in herself. After coming here, she gradually no longer had to be on guard against this and that. She no longer had to constantly be on guard against the people around her. She no longer had to deliberately put on airs. Her emotions were casual, and she could laugh whenever she wanted. Her body and mind were much more at ease.
Although she used to be high and mighty, and although she had many people around her, all she felt was loneliness and solitude.
Now, it was different from the future she had prepared herself for when she first wanted to marry Yuan Gang. The environment can also change people.
Niu Youdao glanced at Chu Anlou, whose limbs were in a mess outside the box. He waved at Yun Ji and gestured for her to drag him away.
So Yun Ji dragged the box away to deal with it.
In fact, Yun Ji was the same. When she was still the Mountain Lord of Mount Crossing Clouds, she was also serious in speech and manner, and did not even speak much. But now, she had gradually changed because she was at ease.
…
During the brief pause in the battle, Lu Yuan, the Pavilion Master of Waning Moon Pavilion, led several Elders into the Qin army's tent.
Luo Zhao, who was discussing the next wave of battle with his subordinates, was slightly stunned. Lu Yuan waved his hand and gestured for the irrelevant people to leave.
Luo Zhao could see that something was wrong, but he did not know what it was.
Lu Yuan did not beat around the bush and told him directly that Shang Chaozong was sincerely soliciting them. Waning Moon Pavilion had already agreed and was preparing to withdraw from the Kingdom of Qi.
Luo Zhao was moved but also puzzled. "Why would Shang Chaozong want to recruit Waning Moon Pavilion?"
Lu Yuan said, "Everyone knows of Jin's ambition. Sooner or later, they will launch an expedition to the east. Shang Chaozong is naturally accumulating strength to resist Jin's expedition to the east. Shang Chaozong's territory is expanding too fast and he is recruiting cultivators from all over the world. It is not surprising that he would do this. "
Luo Zhao nodded slowly. This was the only reason. He pondered and reminded, "It is a long journey and our rations are running low. We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Jin's rations. If we leave now, we won't be able to go far. How can the millions of soldiers of Qin leave Xi Ping Pass? "
Lu Yuan did not speak and looked at him quietly.
Luo Zhao quickly understood and asked, "Waning Moon Pavilion is going to abandon these millions of soldiers?"
Lu Yuan said, "Jin will definitely force the Qin army to fight to the death. Not to mention how many of these millions of soldiers will die, I am afraid that Waning Moon Pavilion will also suffer heavy losses. After this, Jin will not allow Waning Moon Pavilion to have an army of their own and will quickly disperse and reorganize these people. On the other hand, Jin is arrogant and overbearing. From now on, we will have to look at Jin's face. Shang Chaozong, on the other hand, is thirsty for talents and has promised to treat them generously. The difference between the two is obvious. There is no need to think too much about the choice. "
Luo Zhao muttered in his heart, "It is true that Shang Chaozong is thirsty for talents, but the problem is, are you worthy of being called 'virtuous'? If you go, you will still have to look at his face. Do you think you can do whatever you want? " He immediately reminded, "Since Pavilion Master knows that Jin will launch an expedition to the east sooner or later, even if you avoid this battle, I am afraid that even if you go to Shang Chaozong, you will not be able to avoid the next one."
Lu Yuan said, "The fate of the three major sects of Yuan Wei is a lesson to be learned. If not for the fact that there is no way out, how could Waning Moon Pavilion seek refuge with Jin? Now that there is a way out, a fine bird will choose a good tree to nest in and we will have a chance to catch our breath. Jin is too strong and we do not know what will happen to us after this. Why not go east? "
Luo Zhao said in a low voice, "Pavilion Master, do you have any instructions for me to share with you?"
Lu Yuan said, "Go to Shang Chaozong's side. The territories of the four prefectures are filled with people from the Shang Dynasty. General is knowledgeable about military affairs and will naturally need your help and advice."
Luo Zhao was silent for a moment before he shook his head and rejected, "I appreciate Pavilion Master's kindness. I wish Pavilion Master a safe journey!"
Lu Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes. He could not bring Luo Zhao away and did not want to leave him with Jin. "I am afraid that is not up to you, General!"
Luo Zhao sensed something and immediately comforted, "Pavilion Master, if I leave, what will happen to the millions of Qin soldiers? If I leave, the army will be leaderless and the Waning Moon Pavilion will be gone. Once the Qi army attacks, won't the millions of soldiers be slaughtered? It is normal for the Waning Moon Pavilion to look for a way out and outsiders will not be able to say anything. But if the Waning Moon Pavilion disregards the lives of the millions of soldiers and goes to Shang Chaozong's side in the future, what will happen to the Waning Moon Pavilion if the Shang Dynasty learns of this? "
These words made the Waning Moon Pavilion members look at each other in dismay. They had to admit that Luo Zhao's words made sense.
The murderous glint in Lu Yuan's eyes gradually disappeared. Slowly, he asked, "General, do you insist on staying?"
Luo Zhao cupped his fists and said, "After all, the millions of brothers have served the Waning Moon Pavilion. We cannot just abandon them like this. I am willing to stay behind to deal with the aftermath."
Lu Yuan stared at him for a while and did not say anything else. He turned and waved his hand, leading his men away.
But when he reached the door, he paused and said with his back facing Luo Zhao, "General, if we meet on the battlefield in the future, don't blame the Waning Moon Pavilion for not remembering our old friendship."
Luo Zhao cupped his fists. "Each to his own master! Take care, Pavilion Master. "
Lu Yuan strode out of the tent.
Luo Zhao slowly walked out of the tent and watched him leave. He saw that the people of the Waning Moon Pavilion had already gathered. The Qin Emperor Xia Lingpei and the Empress Dowager Zhuang Hong were also invited to board the carriage.
The mother and son were the last face of the Waning Moon Pavilion, so they did not leave them behind.
Before the mother and son boarded the carriage, they both looked back at the Central Military Tent. Luo Zhao's heart was desolate. He cupped his fists and bowed, silently bidding farewell!
The horses' hooves thundered and the Waning Moon Pavilion left the Qin army.
A general walked to Luo Zhao's side and asked in a low voice, "General, has the Waning Moon Pavilion run away?"
"They have gone to Shang Chaozong's side." Luo Zhao replied, then shook his head and said, "Everyone knows the Waning Moon Pavilion's ambition. They are plotting to establish a country. Shang Chaozong's power is surging and he has suppressed the Yan imperial court. How can they tolerate people who do not follow the rules? This time, they actually took the initiative to recruit them … I don't know if the departure of the Waning Moon Pavilion is a blessing or a curse! "
The main force of the cultivators following the army had left. Once the Qi army launched an attack, the consequences would be unimaginable. Luo Zhao did not dare to delay any longer. He had to make preparations before the Qi army reacted. He immediately called for a meeting with his generals and quickly organized the army to retreat and keep a safe distance from the Qi army. On the other hand, he urgently asked for help from the Jin army …
A group of cavalrymen came in a majestic manner. Gao Pin had personally led a large army here.
Luo Zhao, who had received the news in advance, led his generals to welcome them. When the cavalrymen opened up, Gao Pin, who was wearing battle armor under the big flag with the word "Gao", came forward. Luo Zhao immediately led his generals to kneel on one knee to welcome him and shouted in unison, "Greetings, Grand Marshal!"
Gao Pin laughed and jumped off his warhorse. He quickly walked forward and bent down to help Luo Zhao up with both hands. "I have long heard of the General's great name. I am very happy to see you today. Please rise, please rise. Generals, please rise." He was really happy. He was glad that Luo Zhao was here. Otherwise, how could the Waning Moon Pavilion hand over this group of people to Jin so easily? They would definitely cause trouble before they left.
After everyone stood up, Gao Pin laughed and held Luo Zhao's hand. They walked forward arm in arm as if they were brothers. They walked together in the welcoming group of the Qin army, which made Luo Zhao feel a little flattered.
When the Qin army saw this scene, their uneasiness was immediately relieved.
"General, the situation here is urgent. I had to rush here. The provisions are at the back. They will arrive by evening at the latest." In front of everyone, Gao Pin purposely raised his voice so that everyone could hear him to calm the army.
"Everyone, I, Gao Pin, hereby swear that from today onwards, we are all soldiers of Jin. We will be rewarded and punished equally. There will be no distinction between us!"
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