The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Wenjie and his group entered Li Chaoyang's military tent. Li Wei was so frightened that she hid behind Liang Feiyan, while Wenfei followed at the very back.

Li Chaoyang was facing away from them, carefully examining the map hanging on the wall, when Wenjie entered and politely said, "Uncle-Master Li, we've arrived."

"Is everyone here?" Li Chaoyang still had his back to them.

"They're all here," Wenjie said.

"How dare you!" Li Chaoyang suddenly turned around and pointed at Li Weishi and Liang Feiyan.

“Grandpa, we also want to go into battle and fight the enemy,” Li Wei said.

"Ignorant brat!" Li Chaoyang said angrily.

"Old Master, it's all my fault, it's all my fault," Liang Feiyan said.

"You guys are so disobedient! I told you a thousand times before you left, but you didn't listen to a word I said! You're driving me crazy!" Li Chaoyang shouted.

“Uncle Li, in this time of national crisis, they are also contributing their share to the country,” Wenjie said.

“They are ignorant and arrogant,” Li Chaoyang said.

"It's just that I didn't tell you. Is it really necessary to get so angry?" Wenfei whispered from behind.

"I haven't settled accounts with you yet, you brat! You left without saying goodbye and came to the Northern Border to find your master all by yourself." Li Chaoyang then vented his anger on Wen Fei.

"Since you're already here, what more could you want?" Wenfei said.

"You have no manners at all, you deserve a beating," Li Chaoyang said angrily.

"Wenfei, shut up!" Wenjie said.

“Second brother, I’m just telling the truth. Look at how arrogant he is; he doesn’t listen to reason at all,” Wenfei said.

"What are you saying, brat? My grandfather is not arrogant!" Li Wei said.

"Shut up," Liang Feiyan said, tugging at Li Wei.

"Wenfei, do you know where your master is?" Li Chaoyang asked.

"I don't know!" Wenfei shook his head like a rattle drum.

"The truth," Li Chaoyang asked, disbelieving.

"To be honest, I just came back from the Northern Dynasty's palace. I searched the entire palace, but I couldn't find my master anywhere," Wen Fei said.

"You two are responsible for treating the wounded soldiers in the army, and you can't go to the battlefield," Li Chaoyang said to Li Weishi and Liang Feiyan.

"Wenjie, you stay by Shangguan's side. Wenfei, you are not allowed to leave my side even for a moment," Li Chaoyang said.

"Is this an order? Old Master, I'm not a soldier," Wen Fei said.

“My grandfather is now the Grand Marshal of the Army, appointed by the Emperor himself. How dare you disobey him!” Li Wei said.

“I’m just an ordinary citizen, I only listen to myself,” Wenfei said.

"Wenfei, you're being naughty again. Be good!" Wenjie said.

"I want to be with Sister Feiyan and the others," Wenfei said.

"No, you'll stay with me, or I'll have someone tie you up and take you back to Wenxian Pavilion so you can experience the eighteen levels of Wenxian Pavilion's prison," Li Chaoyang threatened.

"You old pavilion master, are you sure you're not serious? It's just that I'm staying by your side, so why should I stay?" Wen Fei said, rolling his eyes.

"You may all leave," Li Chaoyang said.

Only Li Chaoyang and Wen Fei remained in the military tent. Li Chaoyang walked to Wen Fei's side, and Wen Fei instinctively tried to avoid him. Li Chaoyang quickly grabbed Wen Fei's arm and checked his pulse.

"Good lad! Your martial arts have improved quite a bit!" Li Chaoyang said.

“My master taught me martial arts with all his heart. Compared to my master, I don’t like you at all,” Wen Fei said.

"Is it because I know your secret?" Li Chaoyang asked.

“Old Pavilion Master, I’ll say it again: I have no secrets,” Wen Fei said.

“A person’s skeletal structure is predetermined and cannot be changed. Your physique is completely different from when you came to me seven years ago. Back then, it was precisely because you did not have the talent for martial arts that I sent you back to Yulu City,” Li Chaoyang said.

"Then why did you say I stole your and your wife's token of love? Aren't you deliberately trying to smear me? That's outrageous!" Wen Fei said.

"Thankfully, you found the token of our love, Madam." Li Chaoyang said, taking out a green thumb ring from his sleeve.

"You say it is, so it is? Who can prove that it belongs to your family?" Wenfei was very excited when he saw the green thumb ring.

"I can prove it myself. Do you think I can't recognize my own stuff?" Li Chaoyang said domineeringly.

"That's so unreasonable," Wenfei said with dissatisfaction.

“There’s no reasoning with me, Li Chaoyang,” Li Chaoyang said.

"Incomprehensible!" Wen Fei turned his head away and sat down sullenly to one side.

"It's better if you keep quiet, so you don't bother me," Li Chaoyang said.

With the overall situation uncertain and beset by internal and external troubles, every country wanted to take advantage of the situation. The Southern Barbarians, taking advantage of the war between the Great Lu Kingdom and the Northern Dynasty, were also eager to make their move in the south. Li Linfeng sent people to negotiate with the Southern Barbarian army many times, but they remained unmoved. Li Linfeng was no pushover; he was one of the best in the Great Lu Kingdom. In his youth, he followed his father, Li Chaoyang, in battles across the country, read all the military books, and honed his skills in killing enemies on the battlefield. He was proficient in all aspects of troop deployment and formation.

Li Linfeng dealt with the Southern Barbarians with a combination of diplomacy and force. He sent a troop to give the Southern Barbarians a sound beating, and the Southern Barbarians immediately became much more docile. The Southern Barbarian emperor immediately submitted and even sent people to deliver abundant food and fruits to Li Linfeng's camp.

On the northwestern border, the various tribes of the Western Regions were also eyeing the situation covetously. Although they had agreed to help the Northern Dynasty, the Northern Dynasty had already attacked twice, yet their 100,000-strong army remained motionless. This was clearly an attempt to reap the benefits. The Great Lu Kingdom was a large piece of fat meat for them, and they were taking the opportunity to bite back.

Li Linlie led a large army to guard the Northwest, while he set up a military camp on the northwestern border to observe the situation.

The various tribes of the Western Regions were somewhat afraid of the Great Lu Kingdom. Although they had coveted the Great Lu Kingdom for many years, the Great Lu Kingdom's fierce folk customs and powerful army made them hesitate. They had been waiting for a suitable opportunity, and today that opportunity was right in front of them, and they did not want to miss it.

In general, the situation on the northwestern border was even more critical than that in the north. Li Linlie dared not slacken his vigilance in the slightest and sent out a large number of spies to the Western Regions every day to gather intelligence on military affairs.

Li Chaoyang, far away in the north, was also worried about the northwest border. The reason he sent Li Linlie to the northwest border was because no one in the Great Lu Kingdom had military talent comparable to Li Linlie. Another reason was that Li Linlie's wife, Yuchi Yu, was from the Western Regions and was a member of the royal family of the Western Regions.

Li Linlie was stationed on the northwestern border, and his wife, Yuchi Yu, followed him there.

That day, seeing Li Linlie so busy with the northwest border, Yu Chi Yu said with heartache, "Husband, why don't I go back to the Western Regions and persuade my brother and the others? At least then we'll have one less opponent."

“Madam, please don’t worry. Do you think your brother and the others will easily let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?” Li Linlie said.

"How will you know it won't work if you don't try?" Yu Chi Yu said.

"I am deeply grateful that my wife has come to this harsh place on the border to keep me company. Don't worry about anything else, just stay in the military tent with peace of mind," Li Linlie said affectionately.

"I wonder how that child is doing at Wenxian Pavilion. I should have gone to see her with you last time," Yu Chi Yu said.

“He’s fine. We can rest assured that he’s in Wenxian Pavilion,” Li Linlie said.

"Once this crisis is over, I will definitely go to Wenxian Pavilion to see her. Otherwise, she won't even recognize me as her mother when we meet," Yu Chi Yu said.

“Okay! Let’s go together.” Li Linlie said, gently pulling Yu Chiyu into his arms.