Chapter 236: Gong Shuwu's Heart Returns [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"I wonder what the rebels are up to. Why haven't they made a move these past two days?" Rows of camps stretched as far as the eye could see, countless banners fluttering in the wind. Such obvious targets!

Even if the rebel scouts were all blind, they should have noticed it by now.

Once something is noticed, action will certainly follow.

But the wind and waves were calm and still...

This raises suspicions, making people wonder if the rebels are up to something.

Shen Tang climbed onto the wooden fence of the camp and looked into the distance.

As soon as Qi Shan stepped out of the tent, she saw Shen Tang standing with his hands on his hips in the wind. Her blood pressure shot up, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Young Master Shen—what are you doing climbing up there? Aren't you afraid that the patrolling soldiers from the nearby camp will mistake you for a spy gathering intelligence?"

Hearing the voice coming from behind and below, Shen Tang lowered her hand as if she were a thief and jumped down, trying to get away with it by being cute, but Qi Shan was not buying it at all.

His gaze was deep and unfathomable as he looked at her: "Half-Step has awakened."

Shen Tang immediately climbed up the pole.

"Half-step is awake? I'll go check on him." With that, he darted past Qi Shan like a gust of wind, his feet gliding away at lightning speed.

Qi Shan: "..."

He could only shake his head helplessly.

He took a step and followed.

Normally, Gong Shuwu should have woken up two days ago, but for some reason, he hasn't shown any signs of waking up. Having no other option, Shen Tang had to swallow her pride and ask Gu Ren for help. Gu Ren immediately sent her sixth brother, who knew medicine, and Shen Tang was grateful for his kindness.

After a thorough examination, it was concluded that the person was unharmed.

Shen Tang asked, "If he's alright, why isn't he awake yet?"

"It must have gone wrong when he broke through his cultivation level. He needs sleep to adjust and recover. Let him sleep, and he'll wake up when he's had enough sleep."

He slept for two whole days.

Shen Tang abruptly lifted the curtain, revealing Gong Shuwu sitting weakly on the bed, with Chu Yao beside him, having rushed over upon hearing the news. The two had just finished their conversation and, hearing the commotion, both looked over.

Shen Tang strode forward.

Is there anything wrong with Banbu?

Gong Shuwu's face was very pale, but his eyes remained sharp. Coupled with the aura of a beast poised to pounce, he gave off an impression that one should not approach him casually. Without a doubt, after two more days of rest, Gong Shuwu would be back to his best condition.

He said, "Very good, thank you for your concern, Mr. Shen."

After saying this, Gong Shuwu paused for a moment.

Gong Shuwu was never a reckless warrior. His gaze swept over the simple tent, and he could hear the sounds of soldiers training carried by the wind. Knowing his own situation, he looked at Shen Tang with a different kind of inquiry than before.

I was able to escape with my life this time, and it's definitely not because I was lucky.

That day, Xiaocheng wasn't really thinking much.

Gong Xichou was truly the strongest, most terrifying, and most invincible man he had ever seen! If it weren't for Chu Yao's rescue, he would probably be in grave danger.

Why did Chu Yao risk everything to save him?

Gong Shuwu was well aware of this.

It certainly couldn't be because of that little bit of friendship.

You must understand that Chu Yao is a scholar of the Literary Mind, and one of the most elite among them. He is constantly scheming and planning, and he will not easily suffer a loss. If he does suffer a loss, it is either because his opponent is more skilled, or because they deliberately laid a trap.

The real reason—

Gong Shuwu looked at Shen Tang in silence.

Shen Tang was puzzled by his gaze.

Chu Yao sat for a while, then excused himself to check on the other wounded soldiers, got up and left, voluntarily giving up his space. He even thoughtfully found two soldiers to guard the tent and ordered that no unauthorized personnel should approach easily.

Just then, Qi Shan strolled towards them.

Qi Shan winked at him.

Chu Yao didn't answer, but instead glanced in another direction.

Qi Shan changed direction.

The two walked side by side in the opposite direction from the camp.

Qi Shan used a spell to prevent eavesdropping.

He asked, "Do you think Gong Shuwu would willingly surrender?"

Chu Yao did not answer immediately.

After a few breaths, he countered, "His life has been saved time and time again. Is it still his own life? To take advantage of kindness is something a gentleman would not do; but to be ungrateful is also something a gentleman would despise. Gong Shuwu should know this."

The first time, Wu Lang rescued Gong Shu Wu, who was being besieged, outside Xiaocheng Mountain; the second time, Qi Shan helped Gong Shu Wu disguise his identity, allowing him to live in peace until now; the third time, Chu Yao led Gong Shu Wu to escape death from Gong Xi Chou's serpent halberd...

What should Gong Shuwu use to repay this debt?

He could easily deny everything and shamelessly refuse to acknowledge the debt, but if that were the case—Chu Yao wouldn't let Wu Lang accept this person; he wanted the imperial seal, not the person! The weaker the power, the more important it is to maintain unity among his subordinates; he cannot tolerate such a person with impure intentions.

Qi Shan asked, "Does Youli understand what you mean?"

Chu Yao paused in his tracks: "You didn't tell Wu Lang?"

Qi Shan: "..."

A cold wind blew, and the two looked at each other in bewilderment.

Chu Yao gritted his teeth and said, "What kind of 'evil scheme' are you talking about!"

In Chu Yao's view, his Fifth Son was very intelligent, but Shen Tang's "intelligence" wasn't used for "scheming," and he himself wasn't very involved in such intrigues and power struggles. Furthermore, Fifth Son was so frank and straightforward, wearing his emotions on his sleeve; he certainly wouldn't know what Qi Shan meant by calling him or her over…

We need to subtly hint at it, or just let them know!

result--

Qi Bushan actually messed up!

What is a heart with seven orifices and exquisite beauty?

He's clearly a complete idiot!

only--

Does Shen Tang really not know?

She didn't know about this at first.

Concern for Gong Shuwu's injuries took over. In her mind, Gong Shuwu was a friend who had recovered from surgery, and it was only natural for her to visit him. But when Chu Yao got up to leave, Gong Shuwu's eyes held a strangely complicated look, and she realized what was going on.

So that's the other meaning?

"Half-Step has been unconscious for so many days, have you felt unwell since waking up?" She pretended to be completely unaware, smiling as she asked Gong Shuwu, whose expression was struggling. "The conditions here are too rudimentary, not suitable for recuperating, so I'll have to make do with Half-Step..."

Gong Shuwu smiled wryly, "Wu... I'm just a warrior, tough as nails, not that delicate. As long as I haven't lost my breath, I'll be fine after a couple of days of rest. I heard from Mr. Chu that Young Master Shen has reorganized his troops to join the allied forces to suppress the rebel army of the Prince of Zhi?"

When Shen Tang heard the words "reorganize the troops", she couldn't help but blush – she had a total of over two hundred people and didn't even have a horse, so how could she be considered "troops"?

It's not really a matter of rectification.

It was just a group of people brought along to "join in the fun".

I wonder how the Allied forces will laugh at her.

Can--

The person who asked the question was Gong Shuwu.

She spoke solemnly, her tone unusually serious and composed: "Yes, although there aren't many people, we will do our best."

As long as she had a clear conscience, that was better than doing nothing... She never wanted to experience a second embarrassing escape!

Only by wielding a powerful army can we sweep away all evil spirits!

No one is allowed to act wildly in front of her!

Gong Shuwu pursed his lips.

He stood up and changed from a half-sitting to a half-kneeling position, holding the Martial Valor Tiger Tally with both hands!

He bowed his head, his voice soft but his tone firm.

"Wu is willing to serve Shen Lang like a dog or a horse!"

(End of this chapter)