The Indomitable Master of Elixirs

Chapter 657-658

Chapter 657: Tit For Tat (3)

Everyone looked towards the source of that voice.

 A pale, middle-aged man wearing a thick coat walked into sight. He was rather frail-looking, but still carried a certain air of dignity. The Blaze Army soldiers suddenly saluted.

 “General!”

 The man walked into the midst of the crowd and smiled faintly at the tense atmosphere.

 “Lord Zhan, what’s the matter? Having an internal strife when the real enemy is right before us—that can’t be good for anyone?”

 Zhan Fei’s face shifted at the sight of that man. He said in a low voice, “General Yang.”

 This person was Yang Shun, the highest commanding officer of the Blaze Army. He was also currently the most experienced Terminator in the whole Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon.

 Yang Shun had enlisted in the Blaze Army at 17. There was another General and he had followed that General into battle. He then took over command of the Blaze Army at 22. Before the sudden rise of the Green Nightmare Army, the Blaze Army had been the top regiment in the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon—undergoing countless battles and accumulating numerous achievements.

 “Lord Zhan, I have heard of what happened today. I feel that although General Ji is young, her words are not without reason. These are citizens of the Kingdom of the Sacred Dragon. His Majesty sent us here to protect the lands and regain the territories taken over by the demons. If His Majesty found out that we had abandoned these citizens and driven them away, I am afraid he would blame us?” Yang Shun said with a smile. His tone was pleasant but sharp.

 The Emperor was very mindful of his reputation. He was benevolent on all fronts for the purpose of winning over the hearts of his citizens.

 The Ping City citizens numbered into tens of thousands—if news of their abandonment drifted over to the Emperor’s ears, Zhan Fei would be doomed.

 Zhan Fei’s face looked increasingly grim. Yang Shun was speaking in a benign tone, but he was obviously supporting Ji Fengyan.

 Zhan Fei could disregard the insignificant Wolf Smoke Regiment, but Zhan Fei’s Blaze Army was a 10,000-men strong. If he got on Yang Shun’s bad side, he would have a hard time governing this alliance.

 Zhan Fei didn’t understand why Yang Shun had suddenly appeared after being absent all this while, just to support Ji Fengyan. But Zhan Fei dared not be so obstinate anymore.

 He glared viciously at Ji Fengyan. “General Yang is so kind-hearted. The citizens are pitiful but no one can guarantee that there is no demon secretly integrated into the group. If they were to be set loose within the camp, I am afraid…”

 “No matter. I have 10,000 soldiers and can dispatch some to check each and every one of these citizens. This way, Lord Zhan can stop worrying?” Yang Shun smiled.

 Zhan Fei clenched his jaws but could only agree. He had the Green Nightmare Army stand down.

 Yang Shun nodded with a smile and instructed his men to begin their checks on the Ping City citizens. He then walked before Ji Fengyan.

 “General Ji is young, so it is understandable, but… attacking rocks by throwing eggs—the losses will outweigh the gains,” Yang Shun said in all seriousness as he looked at the still-childish Ji Fengyan.

 As Ji Fengyan observed Yang Shun, she felt that he exuded a peculiar aura. “My gratitude towards General Yang.”

 She knew that Yang Shun was trying to help her.

 If Yang Shun had not appeared, Ji Fengyan and Zhan Fei would have been engaged in a bitter confrontation. Although Ji Fengyan was confident of winning, it would have been a terrible fight.

 

Chapter 658: Yang Shun (1)

The Blaze Army moved quickly. They finished checking every one citizen within a short period. All of them were human and had not been infiltrated by demons.

 Zhan Fei looked distressed and left with a dark expression after receiving the report.

 Yang Shun had his Blaze Army cooperate with the Wolf Smoke Regiment to arrange for the citizens’ accommodations. He also dispatched his own military doctors to treat the injuries of those citizens.

 “General Ji, if you have nothing on now, why don’t you come back to my tent for a chat?” Yang Shun extended his invitation with a smile.

 Ji Fengyan turned and looked at Liu Huo. “Can he come along?”

 Yang Shun was slightly taken back. He gazed at the youth standing beside Ji Fengyan. Liu Huo was exquisitely handsome but had an extremely bland manner. If Ji Fengyan had not mentioned him, few people would have noticed his existence.

 “Yes.”

 Only then did Ji Fengyan nod her assent. Without caring what the onlooking crowd thought, she followed Yang Shun with Liu Huo in tow.

 After entering the tent, Yang Shun had his Blaze Army soldiers stand guard outside. He then invited Ji Fengyan and Liu Huo to take a seat inside.

 “How old is General Ji?” Yang Shun asked after sitting down.

 “I am nearly 15 years old,” Ji Fengyan replied pleasantly.

 Yang Shun shook his head with a smile. “It is unbelievable that General Ji had enlisted into the army at such a young age. Nevertheless, I have heard of the stories surrounding General Ji. Despite your young age, General Ji can already hold your own. This really has us oldies breaking out in nervous sweats.”

 “General Yang is too kind. I heard that you have been unwell. What happened?” Ji Fengyan felt that although Yang Shun looked pale, there seemed to be nothing seriously wrong with him. He didn’t look like he was afflicted with anything so severe that he could not participate in their military meetings.

 “Nothing too major.” Yang Shun laughed. “I just didn’t feel like talking to the Green Nightmare Army people.”

 Ji Fengyan was shocked by Yang Shun’s frankness.

 Ji Fengyan’s reaction amused Yang Shun. He patiently explained. “General Ji should have noticed that this three-army alliance is actually a one-man show by the Green Nightmare Army. Although Zhan Fei was sent by His Majesty, but he has always been close with Situ Ba. He will always side with Situ Ba.”

 “It doesn’t matter what we think or what we suggest, Situ Ba will disregard our opinions. Rather than going over there to listen to his nonsense, I would rather hide here and relax.” Yang Shun chuckled. He had actually just revealed the reason behind him faking his illness.

 This astounded Ji Fengyan. She was aware of the things Yang Shun pointed out, but this was the first time she was meeting him. To reveal all that to her then, it was…

 Rather unexpected.

 As if he detected Ji Fengyan’s astonishment, Yang Shun’s expression became more benign.

 “I knew your father.”

 Ji Fengyan’s eyes widened slightly.

 “Your father was a well-respected General. I really admired him. I had also worked with him twice. He was modest and had a good relationship with his own men. The soldiers under him were all willing to die in battle for him.” As Yang Shun described Ji Fengyan’s father, Ji Yun, his tone was grateful while his eyes held a sliver of regret.

 “It was such a pity… sigh.”

 Ji Fengyan lowered her eyes. Both she and her former self did not have the chance to interact much with her father.