Chapter 233: Meeting [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

Shen Tang thought Chu Yao didn't know about the "Allied Forces," so she explained it to him, but Chu Yao's focus was on something else.

"How did Goro get involved with them?"

The more people there are, the more trouble there will be; this is an age-old truth.

Chu Yao knew his fifth son's temperament well; he was somewhat unconventional and eccentric, incomprehensible to ordinary people, and completely out of step with the Allied forces. He was naturally worried that Shen Tang wouldn't be able to handle these situations and would suffer greatly without realizing it, but then he thought—

No matter how unreliable or unreliable Qi Yuanliang is, he should still be keeping an eye on Wulang, so I felt a little relieved and my brows relaxed.

"I don't want to get involved with them either..."

Shen Tang shrugged helplessly. Dealing with those powerful figures wasn't a pleasant experience for someone with mild social anxiety.

"It's the only option I have. I have to think about the future and you all. I can manage on my own, but I can't let so many people go hungry, can I?"

Gu Chi is right; we need at least a place to stand.

The Allied Forces' campaign against the rebels under the King of Pigs presents a good opportunity. Shen Tang doesn't expect to achieve great merit; he'll be content with just a small, legitimate territory. Whether it will be swallowed up or he seizes the opportunity to expand it is up to fate.

Chu Yao was not surprised by Shen Tang's words.

I even felt a little sorry for her.

No matter how skilled Goro is in combat, he's only twelve years old. It's really difficult for someone his age to shoulder the expectations of others.

Chu Yao has always preferred encouragement-based education.

She smiled faintly: "Yes, thank you for your hard work, Goro."

Shen Tang chuckled and said, "I'm just afraid I won't do it well..."

"Isn't there Yao and Yuanliang? We can't expect Wulang to do everything himself..." Chu Yao wasn't too worried about the future. As long as Shen Tang had the will and perseverance, he would do his best. He believed in his "destiny."

Shen Tang said, "With you saying that, what else could I possibly worry about? Oh, right, I forgot to tell Wu Hui two pieces of good news. We've reunited with Li Li and the others, and we've also found Lin Feng and Tu Rong. It's just a pity that Tu Rong's parents and relatives are all gone..."

Hearing that both students were still alive, Chu Yao couldn't help but smile. Then, upon learning that Tu Rong had become an orphan, he sighed heavily and helplessly: "It's good that he's alive; anything else... is not enough. I am his teacher, and I will take care of him..."

A teacher for a day is a father for life.

Chu Yao had long since given up on the idea of ​​starting a family.

It would be the same to raise Tu Rong as half a son.

Shen Tang also thought of Xiaocheng, and her mood became heavier. After this calamity, how many more orphans like Tu Rong, who have lost both parents, will be added to the world? Tu Rong and Lin Feng, they are still very young, children who would still be spoiled in their parents' arms.

Shen Tang: "If only the world could be at peace."

"Such a grand ambition, Wulang will have a busy time to realize it." Chu Yao had no doubt that Shen Tang could do it; he only knew that the road was difficult, and perhaps he would have to work hard for it his whole life without ever seeing the end. As long as he was alive, he would accompany him.

Shen Tang's cheeks flushed slightly from Chu Yao's gentle, coaxing tone, but the blush didn't last long. Gu Chi came over and said that the personnel arrangements were complete and they could depart soon. To avoid any unforeseen complications and to be wary of pursuers, they needed to act quickly.

"Let's go!"

There were forty-six soldiers, plus Shen Tang, Chu Yao, Gu Chi, Gong Shuwu, and Kang Shi, making a total of fifty-one... Wait, why is Kang Shi here too? Looking at Kang Shi, who stood out like a crane among chickens among the group of disheveled wounded, Shen Tang asked Gu Chi with his eyes.

Ah, not with your eyes, just mutter a few words to yourself.

Gu Chi, forced to hear all of his inner thoughts: "..."

Shen Tang has truly mastered the ways of the scholar.

Gu Chi secretly took a deep breath.

I wanted to tell Shen Tang to be wary of Kang Shi, because this guy was even more destructive to his lord than Qi Yuanliang—Qi Yuanliang's "murder of his lord" would only take a short while before he was sent to the Western Paradise, but Kang Shi's way of being a scholar was like cutting meat with a dull knife, grinding it down little by little.

Which lord wouldn't feel unlucky if he encountered these two?

Shen Lang encountered two at once...

Gu Chi even felt a pang of sympathy.

But seeing Shen Lang like this, he decided to wait until he was in a better mood before saying anything.

Anyway, it won't kill you anytime soon.

So Gu Chi remained expressionless and blatantly lied.

"Kang Jishou said he's worried about encountering rebels and would like to travel with us for safety. Shen Lang, Brother Wuhui shouldn't mind, right?"

A few question marks popped up on Shen Tang's forehead.

She said, "Why should Wu Hui mind?"

Kang Shi is my savior! How could I refuse such a small request? If you want to come along, then come along. It's no problem at all.

only--

Shen Tang thought that Kang Shi would be safer acting alone.

Of their fifty men, forty-eight were wounded, and Gong Shuwu was still unconscious. How could they possibly match Kang Shi's agility and flexibility on his own?

But she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Gu Chi: "..."

But he was already forced to hear it.

Perhaps even Heaven couldn't bear to continue tormenting this exhausted group. The return journey was fraught with danger, and they successfully evaded the rebel search attempts twice, eventually reaching the vicinity of the Allied forces' encampment. However, they were intercepted by patrolling soldiers before they could even get close.

Shen Tang explained his identity and then called Qi Shan before being allowed to pass.

Qi Shan asked, "Did Young Master Shen have a successful trip?"

Shen Tang patted his chest, a hint of pride in his voice, and said, "I personally took action, so I'll definitely bring Wu Hui and the others back! Yuan Liang, what happened after last night? Why did Shao Chong suddenly go crazy? Where are Xiao Fang and the other brothers?"

Qi Shan was used to Shen Tang's mouth never stopping.

He answered one by one: "Last night? We continued to discuss some details about the division of forces, and we'll talk about it in detail later. Zhai Yuewen and the other two are resting and recovering from their injuries in the camp. They're both hot-blooded young men, and those injuries won't kill them. As for Shao Chong's outburst, Gu Ren hasn't given an explanation."

As he spoke, his eyes fell on Kang Shi.

The unfamiliar scholar gave off an air of dislike to him, and since a scholar's intuition is always accurate, he asked, "Who is this?"

Kang Shi withdrew his gaze from Qi Shan.

He greeted the man with his hands clasped: "My name is Kang Shi, courtesy name Ji Shou."

Kang Jishou?

Qi Shan frowned, vaguely feeling that the name sounded somewhat familiar.

I feel like I've heard of this somewhere before.

But even if he had heard of him somewhere, he was certain he had never met him. It was rare to find a scholar who didn't like him at first sight. He returned the greeting, saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you. My surname is Qi, my given name is Shan, and my courtesy name is Yuanliang. I'd like to greet you, Brother Kang."

To everyone's surprise, Kang Shi's smile gradually faded upon hearing his name.

He asked, "Is it that 'evil schemer' Qi Yuanliang?"

Qi Shan sensed a hint of hostility in Kang Shi's words, but unlike the scholar in the black robe, she was not as wary or aggressive.

Even if there is a feud, it shouldn't be deep.

He thought to himself.

Unexpectedly, Kang Shi uttered a meaningful remark: "Although a child's appearance changes greatly from an adult's, it's not to the point of being unrecognizable. Qi Yuanliang, do you know who I, Kang, am?"

Qi Shan: "..."

Shen Tang, who knew Qi Shan's background: "..."

Could it be a relative or friend of Zhen Qishan?

Gu Chi, forced to hear all of his inner thoughts: "..."

Can you please not be so formal?

(`)

Good heavens, a huge bombshell dropped in the middle of the night, I can't even concentrate on writing anymore...

If the woman's statements are all true, then wouldn't her ex-husband be even more depraved than the Five Poisons? A scumbag so despicable that even a novel couldn't describe him... I wonder if it will be suppressed tomorrow; let's just wait and see.

(End of this chapter)