The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Wen Fei quickly caught up with Shou Shangxing, who turned around and said to him, "Not bad, kid! Your lightness skill is impressive! It reminds me of someone—the Flying Hero of the Western Continent, Ji Wuchang!"

“He is my master!” Wenfei said.

"The student surpasses the master! That old fellow Ji Wuchang has taken on a fine disciple!" Shou Shangxing flew another ten feet away.

"Senior Shou! Where are you going?" Wen Fei followed closely behind Shou Shangxing.

"You'll find out soon enough!" Shou Shangxing continued flying forward.

Wenfei followed closely behind, arriving at the Western Regions military camp with Shou Shangxing.

"Kid! You wait here for me! Don't come with me on any dangerous journey!" Shou Shangxing stopped and said.

"Senior Shou! What are you going to the Western Regions military camp for?" Wen Fei asked.

"Just you wait and see!" Shou Shangxing said as he flew away.

Wen Fei blinked. Shou Shangxing had already entered the Western Regions military camp. Just as Wen Fei was about to follow, a patrol of Western Regions soldiers came from directly in front of him. Wen Fei had no choice but to hide. After the patrolling soldiers had gone far away, Wen Fei quietly entered the Western Regions military camp.

After entering the Western Regions military camp, Shou Shangxing quickly found the location of the royal court. He arrived outside the tent of Naburu Khan, where the tent was brightly lit. Naburu Khan was discussing the strategy of attacking the Great Lu Kingdom with the leaders of various Western Regions tribes, and the debate was incessant.

"Khan! We can't wait any longer! It's time to act, or we'll miss this golden opportunity!"

"That's right! Their northwestern border is like a wall is missing without Li Linlie. We can just rush over that wall and severely damage the prestige of the Great Lu Kingdom!"

"Khan! Please make a decision as soon as possible! There is no time to lose!"

"How is our siege force training?" Nabru Khan asked.

"We are ready to conquer any city in the Great Lu Kingdom at any time!"

"Where are Liulizi of the Flying Sword Sect and his junior brother Hua Laoshuan? Where did they go?" Nabulu Khan asked.

"I sent someone to invite them! They've been gone for a while now, they should be here soon."

"I've come!" Ruriko walked in sadly from outside the tent.

"Where is your junior brother Hua Laoshuan?" Nabulu Khan asked.

"Reporting to the Khan! My junior brother has suddenly fallen ill and passed away!" Liulizi said.

"Oh! How sudden! What a pity!" said Nabru Khan.

"Send someone to give him a proper burial!" said Nabru Khan.

"Thank you, Khan! My fellow disciples and I have already buried him!" Liulizi said.

"Please accept my condolences, Liulizi! We still have to fight side by side!" said Nabru Khan.

"Yes, Khan!" Ruriko said, her mind heavy with worry.

"Don't worry! As long as we defeat the Great Lu Kingdom, I will definitely fulfill my promise to your Flying Sword Sect!" said Naburu Khan.

"Thank you, Khan! Our Flying Sword Sect will do everything in its power to help you attack the Great Lu Kingdom!" Liulizi said.

"Good!" Nabru Khan praised.

“We are discussing when to take action against the Great Lu Kingdom. Liulizi, what do you think?” said Naburu Khan.

“Now is the perfect time to attack the Great Lu Kingdom. Although its reinforcements have arrived in Ningcheng, most of their soldiers live in the south. Besides the unfamiliar climate, they have a more fatal weakness in this desolate northwest border: they are not used to the harsh northwest weather. We can take advantage of this opportunity to launch an attack and catch them off guard,” Liulizi said.

"Yes! Their border guards are now without Li Linlie's command, which is extremely advantageous for us! Khan! Give the order!"

Seeing his generals all eager for battle and their morale soaring, Nabru Khan could not suppress his own impulse and immediately decided: "Tomorrow, the army will continue to advance eighty li!"

"Bravo!" A cheer erupted from below.

Liulizi looked anxiously outside the tent. He wanted to take a risk. Although his master had killed Hua Laoshuan, as the leader of the Flying Sword Sect, he wanted to lead the sect to glory. Although it was not a righteous way, he and his junior brothers wanted to return to the Great Lu Kingdom. They could not rely on their master. They had to plan for themselves. Even if they became the eternal sinners of the Great Lu Kingdom, what did it matter!

Shou Shangxing heard everything clearly outside the tent. When Liulizi led his junior brothers to surrender to the Western Regions, he did not object because he felt indebted to them. Everyone needed to eat, and he, as their master, was powerless to help them. He never expected that they would help the Western Regions army attack the Great Lu Kingdom. Although he had not lived in the Great Lu Kingdom for many years, he could never forget that he was still a part of the Great Lu Kingdom. He blamed himself for not teaching his disciples properly back then.

Wenfei searched everywhere in the Western Regions military camp, but he couldn't find any trace of Shou Shangxing. Just as he was getting anxious, he heard someone walking from the front.

"The Khan has finally made up his mind! That's wonderful! The fine wine and beautiful women of the Great Lu Kingdom are waiting for us!"

As Wen Fei listened to their conversation, his anger flared up instantly. He wanted to take advantage of the darkness to wreak havoc in the military camp. Just as he was about to leap over, he was held down.

“Senior Shou!” Wen Fei turned around and saw Shou Shangxing standing behind him.

Shou Shangxing gestured for Wen Fei to be quiet. He pointed behind him, and Wen Fei followed behind him. Shou Shangxing flew out of the Western Regions military camp, and Wen Fei followed behind him.

“Then Lu has made up its mind to attack the Great Lu Kingdom!” Shou Shangxing said.

"The northwest border is in danger!" Wen Fei said.

"Did you know that Li Linlie, who was guarding the northwest border, has been removed?" Shou Shangxing asked.

“I saw it with my own eyes,” Wenfei said.

"Is the young emperor of the Great Lu Kingdom a brainless person? Is he even worse than his father? I'm so angry!" Shou Shangxing said.

"It's a long story!" Wen Fei sighed.

"Never mind that! The most important thing right now is to find a way to stop the big battle from happening!" Shou Shangxing said.

"Senior Shou, do you have any good ideas? Is it possible that Bulu Khan will listen to you?" Wenfei asked.

“I still couldn’t stop my disciples. They are still determined to do things their own way. They are the future of the Flying Sword Sect. I can’t let the Flying Sword Sect be destroyed by them! I’ve decided to join them!” Shou Shangxing said.

"Senior, you mustn't do that! It's too dangerous!" Wen Fei said.

“I am their master, the previous leader of the Flying Sword Sect. Wouldn’t Bulu Khan be more interested in me if he knew that?” Shou Shangxing said.

“Senior Shou risked his life, and I admire you greatly! But there is one thing I don’t understand,” Wenfei said.

“Speak!” Shou Shangxing said.

"I still want to know what your relationship with Li Chaoyang is? Why is your green thumb ring in his hands?" Wen Fei said.

"Ha! Ha! You're quite the curious one, alright! Maybe I won't have a chance to tell you later, but I'll tell you everything today!" Shou Shangxing said.

"I am all ears!" Wen Fei said.