The Demon Lords

Chapter 949 - 212: Flames of War Rise Again (Part 2)

"As for Li Liangshen, I have sparred with him before. His swordsmanship is simple and robust, with an endless flow of energy. His sword may not be the sharpest, but his physique is undoubtedly the strongest among swordsmen."

"How did you fare against him?"

"This isn’t like a chess match, how could you compare it like that?"

"Perhaps you could consider me an outsider and give me a rough comparison, so I have some understanding."

"Back then, when I fought Li Liangshen, it ended in a draw."

"Oh."

"After I lost to Tian Wujing, I felt I could be a bit better than Li Liangshen."

"Oh?"

"After the Snow Sea Pass, if I were fully recovered, I could defeat him."

"Oh!"

"But I know my own body well, and it’s not easy to recover. Sitting here eating a skewer of roasted meat today already exceeds my original estimate."

"There’s no hurry; take your time. I’m not asking you to go out and risk your life against Li Liangshen right now. Having you here gives me hope and some confidence."

The Sword Saint lifted the carriage curtain, looked outside, and said, "It’s autumn now, winter will be here soon."

"The court has provided enough money and grain, and the shipment from Ying Capital City is sufficient. Plus, the rewards from our last battle with the Naman Tribe were substantial. This winter will not be a problem.

After this winter passes, it will be the true revival of all things and getting back on track."

"I really admire your way of managing things. If the Emperor Jin had this ability back then, even the capital city wouldn’t have fallen to such a state."

"It ultimately depends on the broader environment. Back then, the Jin State was surrounded by three families, and none would give the royal family a chance to rise again."

"Indeed."

At this moment, A Ming shouted from the front, "My lord, we have arrived home."

"Alright, get some rest."

Zheng Fan bid farewell to the Sword Saint, letting him disembark first.

Then, the team continued to proceed.

The prison carriage carrying the Wild King was taken down and moved into the already inhabited Lord Pingye’s mansion.

Such an important prisoner naturally needs to be kept close by to ensure safety.

Moreover, next to the Wild King’s cell is where the coffin of Shatuo Queshi is placed, the two of them together won’t feel lonely.

Before being taken away by the armored guards, the Wild King lifted the black cloth, exposed his head, and said to Zheng Fan:

"Lord, taking me out for some air really is troublesome and exhausting. I genuinely feel uneasy about this."

Lord Zheng nodded with a smile,

and said to the Wild King:

"Good night, sweet dreams."

The Wild King, who wanted to say more, could only be sent back to the dungeon. After entering the prison cell, he leaned against the wall and curled up, placed his hand inside his bosom, took out a delicate embroidered shoe,

silently,

put it in front of his nose,

and took a deep sniff,

Hm,

it seems its scent is getting stronger because she’s coming.

...

"My lord, the princess will be arriving soon. How do you plan to welcome her?"

Siniang asked while massaging Zheng Fan’s shoulder.

"What else can I do, guard against any situation that arises? That woman is trouble; I’m truly not looking to provoke her."

"My lord, I feel that since she was the first noble woman you encountered upon awakening in this world——cross-dressing in armor at first——it seems like fate to me."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I just feel, perhaps my lord should consider her. Have her call me sister at home; right now, she’d carry a fruit platter and feed us grapes.

I’d eat one, spit it out, glare at her, pretending to be difficult: ’It’s too sour.’

Then she’d kneel and ask forgiveness, ’Please forgive me, sister.’

Oh, oh, oh, wouldn’t that be fun?"

"Hm."

"I’m not speaking sarcastically, this is my sincere thought."

"Alright, aren’t you very busy? How do you even have time to think about these things?"

"Work is meant to provide a better life; it’s not contradictory, my lord."

"Stop it, you really think I’m Pan An? Only you would fancy me; as for others, haha."

"My lord, that’s modest of you. With your current status, and considering your future prospects, if I were that princess, I would consider having you under my skirt would be quite the bargain."

"Although she is not a crown princess now, it’s still hard for her to marry just anyone; a hasty decision might not end well for the Ji Family."

"How did Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang treat Hong Chengchu? And Dorgon?"

"That’s television drama."

"Being without a title not only makes it convenient for men, sometimes women find a way to be convenient too, it’s just..."

"Just what?"

"It’s a pity that the princess isn’t married, so she doesn’t seem to suit your taste, haha."

"Siniang."

"Hm?"

"Can we stop talking about that princess and discuss something else?"

"Like?"

"For example, what color is it today?"

...

Town South Pass used to be the first line of defense for the Situ Family in Jin land against Chu State. However, with the wild people invading Dacheng, this grand pass was naturally seized by the Chu people in turn.

The original Town South Pass commander, Xue Rang, also surrendered to Chu State and was titled Marquis of Loyalty by the Regent of Chu. His original thirty thousand Cheng State South Gate soldiers continued to be retained, with the addition of two Chu army units, totaling fifty thousand.

Of course, as an exchange, Xue Rang had already sent his family to live in Chu State, effectively as hostages.