The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Li Chaoyang received an urgent letter from Yunze, delivered by a messenger. After reading the letter, Li Chaoyang slammed his fist on the table.

"What's meant to happen will happen!" Li Chaoyang said.

"What's wrong with Pavilion Master Li?" Shangguan Chenxing asked.

Li Chaoyang handed the letter to Shangguan Chenxing. Shangguan Chenxing took it and looked at it with surprise, then looked at Li Chaoyang and said, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Haven't you fallen for a villain's scheme to sow discord? Doesn't Pavilion Master Li have any way to salvage this?"

“The imperial edict should arrive in Ningcheng soon, and there’s no turning back now. Someone is determined to kill Li Linlie this time,” Li Chaoyang said.

"Lord Li, we must think of a solution! It looks like Bulu Khan is about to launch an attack on the northwestern border. If we replace General Li at this time, the northwestern border will be in danger!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

"Perhaps it's fate!" Li Chaoyang said.

"Is there really no way at all?" Shangguan Chenxing asked.

"It's alright to replace Li Linlie. As long as Yuan Hui and the others carry out the battle plan formulated by Li Linlie, there shouldn't be any major mistakes. The only concern is that Yuan Hui might also be indecisive and listen to the slander of villains. If that happens, our northwestern border will truly be finished," Li Chaoyang said.

"It's a pity that Murong Bo is spying on us, otherwise I, Shangguan Chenxing, would definitely rush to Ningcheng's aid!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

“Shangguan, you don’t need to blame yourself. I believe Yuan Hui can hold the Northwest at this critical moment,” Li Chaoyang said.

“He has Cao Yong by his side!” Shangguan Chenxing said.

“One Cao Yong can’t do anything to the Great Lu Kingdom!” Li Chaoyang said.

"Should we tell Wei Shi about this?" Shangguan Chenxing asked.

"Don't let her know!" Li Chaoyang said.

"It is said that there are many martial arts masters in the Western Regions army, and even the current Northern Dynasty army has infiltrated quite a few martial arts masters. This is all related to the Flying Sword Sect of the Northern Desert," Shangguan Chenxing said.

“Back then, the Flying Sky Sword Sect was just an insignificant little sword sect in our Great Lu Kingdom. Now they want to use this battle to become famous. They’ve miscalculated!” Li Chaoyang said.

"Sect Leader Li, should we send some people to the northwest border?" Shangguan Chenxing said.

“Shangguan! I understand what you mean. Dongfang Muchen and the others have a certain status in the martial arts world, only higher than the Flying Sword Sect. Their martial arts are several levels higher than the Flying Sword Sect, so you can rest assured!” Li Chaoyang said.

"In that case, Pavilion Master Li, you should try to save General Li!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

“I can’t get involved. If I do, wouldn’t that just confirm their slander? I believe Li Linlie can handle this!” Li Chaoyang said.

"Sigh! What kind of thing is this? It's truly disheartening!" Shangguan Chenxing said.

"Shangguan, don't let this affect your mood, and don't let Wenfei and the other young men know. I'm afraid they might do something outrageous if they find out," Li Chaoyang said.

“Alright! I’ll do whatever you say, Pavilion Master!” Shangguan Chenxing said.

Li Chaoyang walked out of the main tent, lost in thought as he strolled through the camp. His heart was in turmoil; he didn't know what had become of his son, Li Linlie. But he knew that the northwestern border was currently the most dangerous place, and if it fell, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Wenfei and Li Wei have been inseparable lately, and their relationship has obviously become closer. Li Wei walks around the camp with Wenfei's arm around her without any restraint, and Wenfei looks at Li Wei with deep affection in his eyes.

“Wenfei! My grandfather!” Li Wei said, pointing to Li Chaoyang walking around the camp.

“I saw it!” Wenfei said.

"Let's go over and say hello to him!" Li Wei said.

"I'm not going! I'll just get lectured by him again!" Wenfei stopped and said.

"What are you afraid of? I'm here!" Li Wei said confidently.

“I dare not go there! The two of us walk around this camp together all day long, and your grandfather must be furious!” Wenfei said.

“That’s my grandfather! Isn’t he your grandfather? Do you want to hide from him for the rest of your life?” Li Wei said angrily, pouting.

“Look at how Master Li is right now. He’s clearly deep in thought. If we go over there now, won’t we be interrupting his train of thought?” Wen Fei said.

"You're always right!" Li Wei stormed off angrily.

"Li Wei! Wait for me!" Wen Fei followed after him.

Wen Fei's voice interrupted Li Chaoyang's thoughts. He turned around and saw Li Wei walking ahead with Wen Fei chasing after him. He called out, "Wei! Wen Fei!"

Li Wei and Wen Fei stopped in their tracks when they heard Li Chaoyang's voice and turned to look at him. Li Chaoyang waved to them, signaling them to come over.

The two walked up to Li Chaoyang. Li Chaoyang saw that Li Wei looked very unhappy and asked, "Wenfei, have you upset my granddaughter again?"

"It was indeed my fault, Pavilion Master Li!" Wen Fei said honestly.

“How can a boy make a girl angry?” Li Chaoyang said.

"I won't do it again!" Wen Fei looked at Li Wei.

"Grandpa! Is something the matter?" Li Wei asked.

"How did you know?" Li Chaoyang asked.

“Wenfei said you were thinking about something and didn’t want me to bother you,” Li Wei said.

"You're angry about this? You're still acting like a child." Li Chaoyang patted Li Wei's head affectionately.

"If there's nothing else, Pavilion Master, we'll head over there," Wen Fei said, pointing to Wen Jie in the distance.

"Wenfei! You've met Shou Shangxing, right?" Li Chaoyang asked.

“Grandpa was brought from the northern desert to the western regions by Wenfei and me,” Li Wei said.

"Will Shou Shangxing still be in the Western Regions?" Li Chaoyang asked.

“I think he must have infiltrated the Western Regions army,” Wen Fei said.

"Why?" Li Chaoyang asked.

“We once invited him back to the Great Lu Kingdom, but he refused. He said he wanted to stay in the Western Regions. Now, the various tribes in the Western Regions, under the leadership of Khan Nabru, have approached our northwestern border, and Shou Shangxing should be among them,” Wen Fei said.

"Wenfei, can you persuade Shou Shangxing to withdraw the Flying Sword Sect from the Western Regions army?" Li Chaoyang asked.

Wen Fei touched his ear and said, "No! Because Shou Shangxing can't control his disciples."

“No! That’s just an appearance. I don’t believe Shou Shangxing can’t even control his own disciple,” Li Chaoyang said.

“Sect Leader Li! Then I’ll give it a try!” Wen Fei said.

"I love this spirit of yours! Wenfei, you need to set off for the Northwest border as soon as possible, find Shou Shangxing, and give him this!" Li Chaoyang took out a green thumb ring from his sleeve.

"A green thumb ring! How come there's another one?" Wenfei said in surprise.

“This one was originally a pair with yours,” Li Chaoyang said.

"Could it be that the Feng siblings and Shou Shangxing are somehow connected?" Wen Fei asked.

“I think you should take it to Shou Shangxing, and he will answer your questions,” Li Chaoyang said.

"Grandpa! I want to go with Wenfei!" Li Wei said.

“Go on! You haven’t seen your parents in a long time,” Li Chaoyang said.

"That's great! Thank you, Grandpa!" Li Wei jumped up happily, linking arms with Li Chaoyang.

Li Chaoyang thought to himself, "Child! There are some things you still need to face yourself!"