The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Wen Fei said to Li Linlie, "General Li! Have you heard about Senior Shou's matter?"

“My father mentioned it!” Li Linlie said.

"Now that Senior Shou has also made great contributions in this great battle, could we make an exception and allow him to return to our Great Lu Kingdom?" Wen Fei asked.

"Of course! I'll go back and report to Commander Yuan right away! Senior Shou, rest assured!" Li Linlie said.

"I'm taking my disciples back with me!" Shou Shangxing said.

"Senior Shou! I'll go help you," Wenfei said.

"Alright! Senior Shou! Wenfei! Be careful! I'm going back to the camp first! I'll leave Mi Kun behind to help you." Li Linlie left first.

Wenfei followed Shou Shangxing to the bodies of Liulizi and the others. Shou Shangxing took out a jar of wine from the tent and poured it on the ground, saying, "Go in peace! Your master is taking you home."

Mi Kun ordered his men to lift Liulizi and the others' bodies onto the wooden frame that had been set up, then poured some wine on them and set them on fire.

After everything was finished, Wenfei helped put Liulizi and the others' ashes into small jars and wrapped them in a package.

"Senior Shou! Let's go home!" Wenfei said.

Shou Shangxing stood in the empty field, looked back, and said, "They're gone! They won't be coming back!"

Wenfei and Shou Shangxing returned to the military camp. Li Wei saw them from afar and rode over.

"Wenfei! Senior Shou, you're back safe and sound!" Li Wei said happily.

"Girl! You're worried about this kid, aren't you?" Shou Shangxing teased.

"Senior Shou is joking again! I'm not letting you play anymore!" Li Wei said.

"Wenfei! Marshal Yuan and the General are waiting for you in the tent!" Mi Kun said.

“Senior Shou! Let’s go and meet Marshal Yuan and the General first,” Wen Fei said.

"Let's go!" Shou Shangxing followed them into the main tent.

"Wenfei greets Commander Yuan! General Li!" Wenfei bowed and said, "Commander Yuan, this is the venerable Shou Shangxing!"

“I have already heard General Li’s account. Mr. Shou has performed exceptionally well in the battle against the Western Regions army. I will report this truthfully to His Majesty upon my return to the capital for a decision!” Yuan Hui said.

"I'd like to ask, where is Li Chaoyang now?" Shou Shangxing asked.

"I wonder what business Senior Shou has with my father? He is currently helping the Northern Army resist the Northern Dynasty Army!" Li Linlie said.

“This old guy has already retired, but he’s back to showing off again!” Shou Shangxing said.

“Mr. Shou! Pavilion Master Li has always had a heart that is devoted to the country and its people! He is worthy of our respect!” Yuan Hui said.

"Even in his old age, he donned his battle robes and mounted his warhorse!" Shou Shangxing said.

“If Senior Shou has something to discuss with my father, he can go back to Wenxian Pavilion and wait. I think he will be back soon,” Li Linlie said.

“I’m going to the North to find him!” Shou Shangxing said.

“If Senior Shou insists on going to the Northern Territory to find Pavilion Master Li, I can accompany you,” Wen Fei said.

“Excellent!” Shou Shangxing said.

"General Yuan! What is General Li's opinion?" Wen Fei asked.

“Alright! We’ll feel at ease knowing you’ll take care of Mr. Shou all the way!” Yuan Hui said.

"Father! I'm going back to the Northern Territory with them too!" Li Wei couldn't wait outside and entered the tent.

"You little rascal, you've been out here for so long, you finally couldn't hold back anymore!" Yuan Hui laughed loudly.

"Uncle Yuan, please don't make fun of me!" Li Wei said embarrassedly.

“Since you came here, our family hasn’t had a proper get-together before you left. Your mother will miss you!” Li Linlie said.

"Father! Don't worry, Mother, I will come to see you again when I return from the Northern Border!" Li Wei said.

“Very well! It’s good to have the two of you young people accompany Senior Shou to the Northern Border! I agree!” Li Linlie said.

"Thank you, Uncle Yuan! Thank you, Father!" Li Wei said happily.

“Mr. Shou is injured. Please take him downstairs to get him bandaged and treated before continuing your journey!” Yuan Hui said.

"Thank you, Commander Yuan!" Shou Shangxing and Wen Fei left the tent.

"General! What should be done with Bulu and Yuchi Liang, and their captured generals?" Li Linlie asked.

“Nabulu is the king of the Western Regions. The news of his capture by our Lu Kingdom’s army has probably already reached the Western Regions grasslands. A new Khan will surely be elected soon. We’ll talk about it when the two countries negotiate. For now, let’s keep them in Ningcheng prison under the Yan family’s watch. We can’t afford any accidents!” Yuan Hui said.

"Let's do as the commander says!" Li Linlie said.

"Good news is coming from all directions! The Northern Dynasty army has been defeated in the north, and Helian Ming's forces on the eastern border have also been wiped out by our army. The crisis is finally over!" Yuan Hui said.

"I wonder how Jiang Han and Wu Yuan are doing? Commander, I'll take 10,000 men to Ningcheng first, so I can provide assistance to Jiang Han and the others," Li Linlie said.

“Go ahead!” Yuan Hui said.

Li Linlie left the main tent, where Yu Chiyu was anxiously waiting for him.

"Did Madam need to see me?" Li Linlie asked.

"Husband! Has my brother been arrested?" Yu Chi Yu asked.

“I was going to tell you, but I haven’t had time yet,” Li Linlie said.

"Will you kill him?" Yu Chi Yu asked.

“General Yuan still needs to write a memorial to His Majesty, which will take a long time. I will let you know when I have the result, okay?” Li Linlie said.

"I want to see my brother!" Yu Chi Yu said.

“Yes, Madam! Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this!” Li Linlie said.

"Was Bu Lu locked up with my brother?" Yu Chi Yu asked.

"Probably not! Does Madam also want to see him?" Li Linlie said.

“I never want to see him again!” Yu Chi Yu said.

“Okay! If you accidentally see him later, just pretend you didn’t see him!” Li Linlie said.

"Husband! I'm not joking! I just don't want to see that bastard! I hate him!" Yu Chi Yu said.

“Alright! I’ll take you to see your brother!” Li Linlie said.

Led by Li Linlie, Yu Chiyu arrived in front of Yu Chiliang. Seeing the disheveled and dirty Yu Chiliang, Yu Chiyu felt heartbroken.

"Brother! Why are you doing this?" Yu Chi Yu stepped forward, hugged Yu Chi Liang, and burst into tears.

Yu Chi Liang had gone into a frenzy. He stared intently at Yu Chi Yu and shouted in terror, "Bad guy! Get away from me!"

"Brother! I'm your sister, Yu Chi Yu! Please wake up!" Yu Chi Yu said.

"Who am I? Who am I? Ah! I've forgotten who I am!" Yu Chi Liang burst into tears.

"Brother!" Yu Chi Yu cried out sadly.

“Madam, he suddenly became like this! I’ve already had a doctor examine him, so don’t worry! Let’s leave here first,” Li Linlie said.

Seeing Yuchi Liang's blank stare, Yuchi Yu felt a pang of sadness. Li Linlie told her what had happened, and she never expected that after more than a decade, her brother would still be complaining about how he had caused their father's death.

Na Bulu was in the next tent. He heard Yu Chi Yu and Li Linlie talking. He cleared his throat and shouted, "Sister Yu! Is that you?"

"Isn't that crude?" Yu Chi Yu asked with disdain.

“He’s right next door!” Li Linlie said.

"Husband! Go over there and slap him a few times for me! Make him shut up!" Yu Chi Yu said loudly, abandoning his usual gentleness.

Li Linlie was stunned on the spot; he hadn't expected his wife to be so tough.