Special War God

Chapter 173 Heartache

On the way, Wu Longhai ordered Wen Yulou and others to return to the army to deal with follow-up matters, while he took Xiang Tianyu back to Wu State.

As soon as Wen Yulou returned to Lanxiu City, he immediately summoned the army and restarted the preparations for returning to the court.

Lang Zhengfeng went to the courtyard where Liu Dabaizi and Xia Zhongnan rented.

When he saw Lang Zhengfeng, Liu Dabazi asked, "General Lang, how was the meeting between the king and the 'Xuantian Ancient Buddha'?"

Lang Zhengfeng replied: "How can it be easy? With just one sentence of 'it's just a misunderstanding', the rulers of the five countries went back in disgrace as if they had swallowed a fly!"

Gu Xiuzhang, Tu Shanfang'er and others couldn't help but look at Xia Zhongnan. Liu Dabazi also said, "It's just as Xiaofei expected. Even the words he said are exactly the same."

Lang Zhengfeng said: "You don't know that the current Maitreya City is no longer what it used to be. It has set up a very powerful formation. There are not only two ancient Buddhas in the city, but also dozens of Void Realm cultivators and Western religious masters. If you want to break through the Maitreya City at this moment, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the five countries to do it together... ...

Mani City possesses such a powerful force, and the two ancient Buddhas showed their might in front of the armies of the five kingdoms as soon as they appeared. I am afraid this place will never be at peace again!"

Xia Zhongnan smiled and said, "Aren't there many people in the kingdom who covet the position of governor of a state? Now that the situation has reversed, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to fight for some places!"

Liu Dabazi suddenly looked at Xia Zhongnan solemnly and said, "Xiao Fei, you always say that we can only have a chance if we wait for the right time. Do you want me to seize the state adjacent to Mani City?"

Lang Zhengfeng, Gu Xiuzhan, and Tu Shanfang'er all looked at Xia Zhongnan with complicated expressions. They all felt that Liu Dabazi seemed to have guessed Xia Zhongnan's thoughts.

Xia Zhongnan sneered, "Why are you looking at me like that? Why don't you consider that with General Liu's connections and resources alone, could he easily get the position of governor of a state under normal circumstances? Do you think that with those military achievements alone, the position of governor will fall to General Liu?"

Liu Dabazi said: "Since this is a hot potato that no one is willing to take over, why should we publicize our military achievements and give gifts with great fanfare?"

Xia Zhongnan replied: "Even if others are dismissive, it has nothing to do with General Liu. If we don't create momentum and don't send gifts, we won't have even a chance."

Liu Dabazi said: "It's just that we border Mani City, so conflicts are inevitable in the future. They are so powerful, how should we deal with them?"

Xia Zhongnan replied: "General, have you ever heard the saying 'Born in worry, die in ease'? It is precisely because of the existence of such a powerful neighbor that we can always remain vigilant and do our best to improve ourselves, and dare not relax at all. When we can stand on equal footing with them, we will no longer be afraid of any force in this cultivation world!"

After listening to this, Lang Zhengfeng clapped his hands and praised: "Well said, now I also want to become the governor of the state adjacent to Mani City!"

Lang Zhengfeng's words made everyone smile. Xia Zhongnan said quickly, "General Lang, please don't have such thoughts. If you occupy this place, General Liu will really have no chance. Although the conditions here are difficult, it is the governor of a state after all. If General Liu can successfully fight for it, he can step onto a new height and become an important figure in Wu State with broad development space. Once you miss this opportunity, I don't know when you will have the next one, and maybe you will never achieve anything in your life."

Lang Zhengfeng sighed: "Liu Daba, you are so lucky to have Xiaofei's help. I am really envious. If I had Xiaofei's assistance, why would I be content to be Wen Yulou's deputy?"

Liu Dabazi grinned and said, "General Lang, you are too kind. We are all friends. We have fought so many victories together before and have a tacit understanding in cooperation. In the future, we need to watch over each other and help each other. Xiaofei will definitely give you advice. What is there to be envious of?"

Lang Zhengfeng smiled without saying anything...

After the tempering of time, Liu Dabazi gradually showed the majesty of a cultivator in the ethereal realm, and his relationship with Lang Zhengfeng became equal. He was no longer just a general under his command.

Wen Yulou returned to Jinxiu City and stayed there for only two days before leading his soldiers back in triumph.

Originally, he planned to let Lang Zhengfeng guard here. After all, Lang Zhengfeng had expressed his intention to seek the position of governor of one of the nine continents of the ancient Bai Kingdom. With his qualifications, this matter would be as natural as going with the flow. He only needed to wait for the final appointment from the king to avoid running around.

However, Lang Zhengfeng agreed to return to the capital with Xia Zhongnan to help Liu Dabazi fight for the position of governor, so he had to find an excuse to return with the army and let Tan Kuanfu stay here instead.

At this moment, Wen Yulou had assembled an army of 800,000 men. In the subsequent fierce battles, the Wu Kingdom court sent him hundreds of thousands of troops. He left 400,000 men for garrison, and the remaining 400,000 men returned with him to his homeland.

The huge team marched for more than a month and finally set foot in Jiangzhou of Wu State.

More than a dozen large ships were prepared to welcome them. Wen Yulou led only 10,000 soldiers to the capital, while the rest of the army dispersed and returned to their respective garrisons. Liu Dabazi, Xia Zhongnan and others also boarded the ship and followed Wen Yulou to the capital.

Rafting on the Chilong River again, Xia Zhongnan leaned on the railing and looked at the familiar scenery on both sides. His heart was filled with endless emotions and he was a little absent-minded for a moment.

Tu Shanfang'er quietly came to his side, accompanied him to appreciate the scenery on the shore, and suddenly asked softly: "Brother, what are you worried about?"

Xia Zhongnan smiled and responded: "It's just to enjoy the scenery, why should I worry?"

Tu Shanfang'er said: "I think Big Brother is thinking about Sister Xu Qian."

Xia Zhongnan was slightly startled, and answered unconsciously: "Miss Xu? Why would I miss her?"

Tu Shanfang'er said affirmatively: "I think you are thinking about her!"

Xia Zhongnan looked at the trees and grass receding behind him and did not respond, neither denying nor acknowledging it.

The last time he followed the 13th Army of the Chifang Army to attack the Bai Kingdom, he passed through this place. It has been nearly three years since he, Xia Zhongnan, came into this world, and it has been four years.

During these four years, he never stopped for a moment, fighting and struggling, and was exhausted both physically and mentally.

At first, he set a goal to find a way to return after reaching a high level of cultivation.

But as he devoted himself to the struggle, he also developed emotions for this world.

Those past experiences and those familiar faces are deeply engraved in his memory and even branded in his heart.

The days in China on Earth seemed like a dream, and in this world, it seemed like another dream. For a moment, he could not tell which was the dream and which was reality.

The scene of Xu Qian being taken away by Xu Dejing suddenly appeared in his mind again.

When Xu Dejing said, "Qian'er, you've been away from home for so long, it's time to come home with me," Xu Qian knew that the time of separation had come. She took out two storage rings from her arms and handed them to Xia Zhongnan: "Xia Zhongnan, this is the harvest from the spiritual medicine garden. My father has taken away the other rings..."

At that time, the confusion and sadness in her eyes were like a lingering mist, which made Xia Zhongnan feel grief and nostalgia. Thinking back now, the memory hurt his heart like a curse.

The only thing that echoed in his mind was Xu Qian's firm oath: "Xia Zhongnan, you must come to the underground palace of Chiyan Territory to find me, otherwise I will hate you until death!"

Unconsciously, tears had quietly filled his eyes.

His feelings for Xu Qian have always been a mystery that even he himself cannot figure out.

At first, Xu Qian broke into his world like a violent storm. He resisted stubbornly but was unable to do so and could only helplessly accept her constant companionship.

However, as they spent time together day after day, he gradually got used to her existence, accepted her arrogance and stubbornness, and endured her unwarranted provocations.

He devoted all his energy to supporting the survival and rise of the Thirteenth Legion and Lingtian Immortal Palace, and turned a blind eye to the subtle changes in emotions. Even when Xu Qian occasionally showed tenderness, he treated it as a moment of laughter and laughed it off.

He had never expected that such a long time together had built a deep understanding and unconditional trust between them. Otherwise, how could they have handed over the treasures and wealth in their hands to each other without reservation? Even if they could not take them back, they were willing to entrust them to each other.

Is this just friendship?

Xia Zhongnan didn't want to let emotions become a hindrance.

There is still heavy rain and blood ahead.

From the moment he had instigated Liu Dabazi to strive for the governorship of the nearby city of Mile, he had known that he would continue to fight until he achieved his goal, or else he would burn himself in the fire and perish before he could achieve victory.

Otherwise, he wouldn't back down halfway.

But the heart-wrenching awakening at this moment made him understand that some things cannot be solved by simply avoiding them or pretending that nothing had happened.

He also needs to face his inner torture.

Tu Shan Fang'er didn't say anything else, but just quietly accompanied him to appreciate the scenery, watching the trees gradually moving away, and watching the sun slowly sinking to the horizon.

After a long time, Xia Zhongnan let out a breath.

My thoughts are finally clear.

No matter how complicated the situation was, he could always find a glimmer of hope, but it took him a whole day to understand the meaning of it.

When he unknowingly traveled through the door of time and space and landed in this mysterious land, he already owed the nightingale.

Now standing here, how could he let Xu Qian down again?

He secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he would find Xu Qian and give her and himself an answer.

When Xia Zhongnan followed Wen Yulou to the capital of Wu State, Xu Qian had already arrived there.

It was not voluntary, but was forced by Xu Dejing.

The Xu family has properties and villas in Wudu.

After arriving, Xu Qian locked herself in her boudoir, not seeing anyone, and refusing to take a step out...

Today is the day when Xu Dejing invites Xu Qian to visit the mansions of the four royal descendants. He is eager to take Xu Qian to experience the grandeur of the royal mansions, and he also hopes that she can meet her future royal relatives. If he can help her spend some time alone with Prince Chiyan and enhance their relationship, it would undoubtedly be the best.