AWB Chapter 182 Night Arrives at Huiyan City
Chapter 182 Night Arrives at Huiyan City
"That won't do!"
Luo Sifan shook his head and refused. Mu Ziyun could not be separated from the Nine Nether Pearl for a moment, so as to remove the methods imposed by the people of the Soul Realm. How could he return Mu Ziyun to Shu Hongyi?
"Lin Xiaozhi!"
Shu Hongyi blushed with anger, and with a single wrong word, she assumed that Luo Sifan had become lustful.
The image of Luo Sifan had become deeply ingrained in her mind after the battle of Fangyuan City, and it would surge into her heart at any moment.
Although she was skilled in the Qishan Sword Sect's Soul-Locking Technique, she could have easily sealed away these memories, but she just couldn't bring herself to do it...
"Senior Shu, you've misunderstood! The matter is like this..."
Luo Sifan was startled by Shu Hongyi's embarrassed and angry expression, and quickly explained in a low voice before she could make a move.
"Sure?"
Although Shu Hongyi was the master of a peak in the Qishan Sword Sect, which was neither too big nor too small, she was still amazed by the incredible effects of the Nine Nether Pearl.
It can gather one's soul and nurture it back to its original state; such a divine object that seizes the essence of heaven and earth is unheard of.
"Don't believe me? Come in and see for yourself!"
Luo Sifan magnanimously spread his sleeves, smiling as he looked at Shu Hongyi, clearly intending to invite her into a trap.
As for the mirage pearl, he had always kept it close to his heart and nurtured it every day.
Shu Hongyi came and went, which shouldn't have mattered in theory. But then she pouted:
"I have no interest in what that woman gave you. You can keep Ziyun for now. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible!"
After speaking, he spurred his horse forward, leaving Luo Sifan with a bright red silhouette.
"Brother Lin!"
Seeing that Shu Hongyi had gone far away, Jiang Wanfeng spurred his horse closer and greeted Luo Sifan with a smile.
"Brother Jiang! Congratulations! Your long-cherished wish has come true, and you can finally go home!"
Luo Sifan had a good impression of him and replied with a smile.
"It's all thanks to Brother Lin!"
Jiang Wanfeng's gratitude was evident on his face, and his voice trembled slightly.
Luo Sifan saved his life, healed his old injuries, and even improved his physique and cultivation level as a result. He also single-handedly rescued him from the Yinshuang Sword Domain. All of this still makes him feel weak and breathless from time to time, and he has a feeling of fear of waking up from a beautiful dream.
"Brother Jiang, you're too kind! Brother Jiang is a chivalrous and upright man who values loyalty and righteousness. My help was just a small favor, nothing at all."
Fearing he would thank her endlessly, Luo Sifan changed the subject:
"Brother Jiang, what are your plans now that you've returned to Luzhou?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanfeng's expression was a mixture of joy and worry, and he seemed somewhat dazed as he said:
"Having been away from home for over twenty years, naturally I must first go home to visit my elders! I wonder if the fields and gardens back home are still the same as they were before."
Luo Sifan nodded:
"Brother Jiang, your family will be overjoyed when you return home. You can imagine how happy you will be to have your family reunited."
Jiang Wanfeng gave a wry smile:
"Thank you for your kind words, Brother Lin. I hope so!"
He then looked up at Luo Sifan:
"After visiting my hometown for a few days, I still need to go to the capital on some official business. I heard that Brother Lin is also going to the capital?"
Luo Sifan nodded and said:
"That's the intention! I'll probably be accompanying Vice Commander Qianxiu to the Lin family to take care of some matters."
Jiang Wanfeng smiled broadly, overjoyed, and said:
"That's perfect! I'll have to visit the Lin family sometime in the future and have a few drinks with Brother Lin."
Luo Sifan was infected by his joy and said generously:
"Brother Jiang, you keep your word! It's a deal! I, Lin Xiaozhi, will be waiting for you in Beijing for that drink!"
The two rode horses together, chatting idly along the way.
As a result, Losfan learned a great deal about the situation in the Silverfrost Empire.
Xiao, Lin, Ye, and Su are the four top families of the Silverfrost Empire, taking turns sitting on the throne. The four families are connected by marriage, constantly fighting each other, yet also sharing a common enemy. The relationship between the four families is so complicated that only seasoned officials in the Silverfrost Empire can understand it.
Jiang Wanfeng could only speak in general terms, but it was enough to broaden Luo Sifan's horizons, making him exclaim in amazement.
After half a day, the Western Expeditionary Army set up camp to rest. After half an hour, they hastily ate some dry rations and set off again, marching hurriedly. In one day, they covered nearly two hundred miles. After nightfall, they set off with torches, and a fire dragon snaked through the night until midnight. An uncontrollable commotion came from the front of the column.
"arrive?"
Luo Sifan heard the commotion of soldiers coming from ahead, and realized that the lights of the Great Stone City could be seen in the distance.
The troops that came out from Jushi City had now joined up with the vanguard of the Western Expeditionary Army. Tens of thousands of soldiers who had been living in fear for nearly a month in the Zhuolu Mountains released all their pent-up anxiety at this moment. Even Mu Yuansheng was too lazy to argue with them.
The jade found in the nomadic tribe revealed a terrifying use that had been troubling him. Mu Yuansheng and Lin Qianxiu discussed the matter incessantly along the way, their minds filled with worry, and they did not feel overly fortunate to have escaped this great calamity.
After all, he would have to hold the position of commander-in-chief of the Western Expeditionary Army for at least another one or two decades, and only after achieving great feats would he have the opportunity to be promoted and return to the capital.
Now that the vagrants are powerful, he is feeling rather uneasy in his position as the commander-in-chief of the Western Expeditionary Army.
Luo Sifan followed the soldiers forward, walking much faster on the bluestone-paved road.
Half an hour later, Lin Qianxiu saw Luo Sifan's figure on the city gate of Giant Stone City. She jumped down, grabbed Luo Sifan, and leaped into the air.
"Qianxiu! Where are you going in such a hurry?"
Luo Sifan unleashed sword energy beneath his feet, accompanying the silent Lin Qianxiu as they headed west under the moonlight, their purpose unknown.
"You haven't forgotten what you promised me, have you?"
Lin Qianxiu flew through the air at breakneck speed and glared at him fiercely.
How could I forget that?
Luo Sifan replied cautiously.
Now that they're alone together again, Luo Sifan has made a lot of progress, but the memory of being treated aggressively by Lin Qianxiu still makes her feel a little guilty.
"That's good!"
Lin Qianxiu replied with satisfaction.
"Bringing me back to the capital this time will undoubtedly bring a lot of trouble. Lin Xiaozhi, with your full assistance, if the trial is successful, my position in the Lin family will be secure. As for your benefits, I, Lin Qianxiu, will certainly not be shortchanged!"
After pondering for a while, Lin Qianxiu suddenly blurted out a sentence.
What kind of trouble might there be?
Luo Sifan wasn't worried about the reward. He had heard a lot of evil stories about the four powerful clans killing each other from Jiang Wanfeng, and Luo Sifan had a feeling that this trip to the capital might get them into a lot of trouble.
"It won't be more troublesome than what you encountered in the Frost Chant Sword Domain!"
Lin Qianxiu was angered by Luo Sifan's timid appearance. She thought of herself, a noble son of a powerful family in the Silver Frost Empire and a deputy marshal, who was always in trouble and had to be submissive in the Frost Sword Domain. She gritted her teeth.
Luo Sifan cried out, as Lin Qianxiu pinched his hand hard, penetrating through the back of his hand.
Even with his innate sword physique, he couldn't stop Lin Qianxiu's sudden all-out attack from striking unexpectedly.
Moreover, in front of Lin Qianxiu, his innate sword body was as if it were blind, showing no signs whatsoever.
Luo Sifan secretly glanced at Lin Qianxiu a few times, his face as cold as water, his eyes gleaming as he stared ahead. He dared not complain and swallowed his bitterness.
Even the most distressing things about the Frost Sword Domain wouldn't dare be mentioned to Lin Qianxiu.
They had no choice but to pretend nothing had happened. The two silently approached Huiyan City and, like a large bird, landed in front of the astonished city gate guard.