The Young Swordsman of Dalu

“You said that Ningcheng already knows that Wen Fei has defected to me!” Naburu Khan said.

“Absolutely true! Also, Li Linlie has been released!” the Western Region scout said.

"Who leaked the news?" Naru Khan pondered for a moment, "Li Linlie has been released!"

“Khan! I think Wenfei might have leaked the information himself?” Yale said.

“Wenfei released him himself! Is that even possible?” Nabru Khan said.

“That kid is cunning!” Yale said.

“Is it possible that someone on our side passed the message to them?” Baruch said.

"Who is it?" Nabru Khan asked.

Yale looked at Yuchi Liang, who said, "General Yale! I've been by the Khan's side these past few days without leaving him for a moment, but I haven't done anything."

“Yale! Prince Yuchi has always been by my side, it can’t be him!” Naburu Khan said.

"Khan! These are critical times, we should be cautious!" Yale said.

"Alright! Let's put this issue aside for now. Go and notify all the tribal leaders to come to my place for a meeting," said Nabru Khan.

“Yes, ma’am!” Yale said as he left.

"Khan! I'd better not stay in this tent, lest something goes wrong and General Yale suspects me again," Yuchi Liang said aggrievedly.

"I, the Khan, will keep you here. Anyone who dares to say no will stay here! You are not allowed to leave without my order!" said Nabru Khan.

"Thank you, Khan!" said Yuchi Liang.

Shou Shangxing had trapped his disciples in the valley. Liulizi anxiously said, "Master! Please give our disciples a way out!"

"I don't care! Don't force me to not want to kill you!" Shou Shangxing said.

“Master! Even if my fellow disciples and I join forces, you might not be a match for us. We don’t want to be labeled as treacherous and disloyal. Please let us go! We will bear the consequences ourselves and will never implicate you!” Liulizi said.

"Can you bear this responsibility? The reputation of our Flying Sword Sect cannot be ruined! I will not allow it!" Shou Shangxing said.

"Master! Please don't force your disciples to take action, okay?" Liulizi said.

“What’s wrong with you all coming at me together? If you dare to come at me, I dare to kill you all!” Shou Shangxing said.

“Senior brother! Master is determined to trap us here. It looks like Bulu Khan is about to wage war against the Great Lu Kingdom. We’ve been busy for so long, isn’t this the day we’ve been waiting for? Let’s fight for Master!” said Min Yishao.

"Master! We disciples will not stand on ceremony!" Liulizi drew her sword.

“Liulizi, you unfilial disciple! You all live a life of luxury under that Bulu Khan, but when have you ever remembered that you have me as your master? I might as well kill you today, take your place, and then I can cooperate with that Bulu Khan,” Shou Shangxing said.

“Master! Why didn’t you say so sooner? Your disciples thought you were unwilling to go along with us,” Liulizi said.

“Liulizi, go and tell Bulu Khan that I, Shou Shangxing, am willing to submit to him, but I want to experience the thrill of leading troops into battle. Ask him if he can grant my wish. If he can, I will go with him to attack the Great Lu Kingdom and vent my years of resentment,” Shou Shangxing said.

“Simple Master! Let us out, and I’ll go talk to Bulu Khan on your behalf right away,” Liulizi said.

"Speak properly! You must convince them! Go!" Shou Shangxing let Liulizi and the others leave.

As Shou Shangxing watched them leave, he cursed inwardly, "What sins have I committed to deserve such a bunch of idiots as my disciples!"

After hearing what Liulizi and the others said, Nabru Khan asked, "Senior Shoushangxing, do you really intend to submit to my Western Regions?"

“Yes, Khan! My master’s desire to submit is very strong! But could you grant my master’s wish?” Liulizi said.

“Yes, yes! Has your master ever led troops and fought in battle?” Nabru Khan asked.

"Well... as far as I know, there shouldn't be!" Liulizi said.

“Nothing much? Just to satisfy his curiosity? Tell him that I, the Khan, have agreed to his request. Have him come to my tent. I want to see this legendary figure for myself,” said Nabru Khan.

"Yes, ma'am!" Ruriko said happily.

"Wenfei! What kind of person is Shou Shangxing?" Naburu Khan asked.

“He is a vague and ethereal person,” Wenfei said.

Bulu Khan looked at Wen Fei in confusion. Wen Fei smiled and said, "Senior Shou comes and goes without a trace, so calm that one cannot feel his presence."

"Ha! Ha! If this person joins my Western Regions, their Flying Sword Sect will truly be at my service!" Bulu Khan said happily.

"Congratulations to Nabru Khan on gaining another great general!" Wen Fei said.

"Ha! Ha! Ha!" The laughter of Bulu Khan echoed from the main tent.

Shou Shangxing was quickly led into the tent of Nabulu Khan by Liulizi.

Shou Shangxing entered the main tent, found an empty seat, picked up the wine pot on the table, poured himself a full cup of wine and drank it all in one gulp. Then he picked up a large piece of mutton from the plate, tore it off, and put it in his mouth, eating with great relish.

Naru Khan felt disgusted when he saw the disheveled old man in front of him who had no manners whatsoever, but he held back from retaliating.

"This must be Senior Shou Shangxing!" Naburu Khan asked.

“Yes, Khan! He is none other than Master Shou Shangxing!” Liulizi said.

Wen Fei found Shou Shangxing's behavior amusing, but he held back to see what else Shou Shangxing would do.

“Master! This is Naburu Khan of the Western Regions!” Liulizi said to Shou Shangxing.

“Ah! Naburu Khan! Is that him? Doesn’t look like him!” Shou Shangxing stretched out his greasy hand and pointed at Naburu Khan.

"Damn it! How dare they show such disrespect to the Khan of the Western Regions!" Yale exclaimed.

"I'm being polite! I would say the same thing even to the emperor of the Great Yuan Kingdom!" Shou Shangxing took another big bite of meat. "I haven't had such delicious mutton in a long time!"

"Khan! He's a scoundrel! We should drag him out and behead him!" Yale said.

"Alas! How can you treat Elder Shou like this? What you are referring to is the former dynasty of the Great Lu Kingdom, the Great Yuan Kingdom," Na Bulu asked.

"What former dynasty of the Great Lu Kingdom? In my heart, there is only the Great Yuan Kingdom. I am a citizen of the Great Yuan Kingdom!" Shou Shangxing picked up another cup of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

"Is Senior Shou very familiar with the ruler of the Great Yuan Kingdom?" Nabru Khan asked.

“We’re very familiar! Extremely familiar! The last emperor of the Great Yuan Dynasty was my brother-in-law! How about that?” Shou Shangxing said.

"Oh! Senior Shou has such a close relationship with the royal family of the Great Yuan Kingdom!" Bulu Khan said meaningfully.

"No more wine! Bring me some more!" Shou Shangxing threw the wine jug aside.

"Go quickly! Bring Senior Shou our best wine!" said Nabru Khan.

Shou Shangxing accepted the wine and continued eating and drinking, burping incessantly as he finished. After he finished, he stood up and said, "I'm full, I'm leaving!"

“Senior Shou! We haven’t even discussed your submission to the Western Regions yet!” said Nabru Khan.

"Didn't Liulizi tell you? What he said is exactly what I wanted to say! I won't repeat myself! Goodbye!" Shou Shangxing lazily walked out of the tent, rubbing his belly.

Everyone inside the tent stared in disbelief as Shou Shangxing left, while Wen Fei secretly rejoiced at the sight.