After seeing Wan Feng off, Liu Feng returned to the convoy. By then, Hu Xiaojun and his family had finished bandaging the injured.

He exchanged a few words with Jia Huating.

After passing this place, the rest of the journey would be relatively safe. After another two hours of walking, they would reach a city outside, where they could set up camp.

So Liu Feng told them to set up camp and rest when they arrived at the destination, and wait for him.

And him.

They have more important things to do.

He's going to the castle.

This incident came suddenly, and he still managed to deduce that the person behind it all was Qimuge inside the castle.

Now that he knows, Liu Feng won't let him off the hook.

Liu Feng immediately began to have the Tiger Roar Army organize their equipment. Although the Tiger Roar Army had suffered some injuries in the previous battle, their overall strength had not been greatly affected.

The lost horses have been replaced.

After everyone organized their equipment and ate some jerky to replenish their strength, they quickly headed towards the castle.

Upon arriving at the castle, Steward Wang was very surprised to see Liu Feng return, but he still quickly went to greet him.

Manager Wang was still wondering why Liu Feng was doing this, because there was only Liu Feng and the guards, and Jia Huating was nowhere to be seen.

Could it be that Jia Huating was killed by bandits, and Boss Liu is here to seek refuge?

"Mr. Liu, judging by the time, you should have already left the valley by now. Why are you back?"

"Could it be that Boss Liu saw Boss Jia having a good time with the girls along the way and got envious, so he's coming back to pick out a few more girls to take with him?"

This wasn't just Manager Wang joking; after all, Liu Feng spent a long time selecting people, but couldn't find a suitable one to take with him.

Liu Feng waved his hand.

The Tiger Roar Army behind him immediately took out several heads of northern barbarians and threw them on the ground.

"What about its wooden frame?"

"We had barely left the castle when we were attacked by the northern barbarians."

"I think the only Northern Barbarian I've seen around here is Qimuge. I'll ask him about the situation. I hope Steward Wang has no objections."

At this moment, Liu Feng was completely different from his previous amiable self.

Now, with a cold face, the murderous aura emanating from him made everyone around him feel terrified, especially with the several heads rolling on the ground.

Manager Wang immediately felt a chill creep over him, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"What? Northern barbarians?"

"Pursuit?"

"Boss Liu, heaven and earth bear witness! The Northern Barbarians are chasing us, but this has absolutely nothing to do with our castle."

"What...what?"

Manager Wang was immediately frightened.

Colluding with the Northern Barbarians is a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. How could he not be worried?

He absolutely cannot bear such a heavy burden.

Manager Wang was really anxious and quickly turned his head.

"Where is Qimuge? Hurry up and find Qimuge for me."

Manager Wang's men received the order and quickly headed to the back.

A short while later, his men returned.

"Manager Wang, Qimuge, Qimuge is gone."

When Manager Wang heard this news, it was as if struck by lightning; his face turned deathly pale.

Qimuge has disappeared. What are we going to do now? This directly confirms his crime of colluding with the enemy and betraying his country.

Qimuge has been under his command for quite some time, more than a year. In such a long time, no one would believe that he hasn't colluded with the Northern Barbarians.

What can I do now? I can only suffer in silence; only I know the bitterness in my heart.

"Mr. Liu, this..."

"Mr. Liu, I really didn't know anything about this."

“If Qimuge really still has connections with the Northern Barbarians, then I would never dare to let him stay here with me.”

"Mr. Liu..."

In reality, Manager Wang did not know Liu Feng's specific identity, but seeing the guards he brought with him, Manager Wang felt that Liu Feng's identity was extraordinary, which is why he was so on high alert.

If Liu Feng were to expose this matter, then all would be lost. With a massive army pressing in, what could his small castle possibly do?

Even if this castle has the backing of the government, in the face of such a major event, those behind it will inevitably abandon it.

By then, he definitely won't be carrying his head on his shoulders anymore.

Liu Feng looked coldly at Manager Wang.

"To be honest, how many more northern barbarians do you need in this castle?"

"Not many, not many, just three people."

"Alright, find them and kill them all, then I'll believe you have nothing to do with this."

“But even so, you are guilty of failing to properly supervise your subordinates.”

"Furthermore, knowing that Qimuge was a northern barbarian, you still let him work here, and in the end, he escaped. Your negligence in not keeping a close watch on him is a crime."

"Now, both crimes will be punished concurrently."

Liu Feng reached down to his waist and realized how embarrassing it was.

I forgot to bring my valuables when I went out this time. I deliberately didn't bring the Emperor's Sword when I came to a place like this, and only brought my scimitar.

This soon became somewhat awkward.

If it weren't for the Emperor's Sword here to save face, what would I be now?

Are you trying to show off?

Just when the atmosphere was getting a bit ambiguous, unexpectedly, Manager Wang couldn't withstand the pressure and knelt down with a thud.

There's no need for the Emperor's Sword to serve as a facade anymore.

He already had his own guesses about Liu Feng's identity, and coupled with the tone of Liu Feng's words just now, it was something that an ordinary minor official would not say.

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