This ability is unmatched in the entire Great Xia Dynasty.
“My lord has many capable men like him under his command. Every one of his men is an elite soldier. This time, he only brought us with him.”
What does this tell us?
"This shows that our lord doesn't take Zhang Xianzhong and his men seriously at all. Zhang Xianzhong is just a bunch of rabble."
...
The Nine Gates Admiral's Office.
Wanli was lying in a rocking chair.
Several maids knelt beside him, serving him.
"Lord Wan, this is a longevity tonic that Lord Pang sent a few days ago. Would you like to try some?"
Wanli gently closed his eyes and nodded.
The maid knelt down, took out her pipe, and lit a bubble for him.
Wanli gently inhaled the tobacco bubble into his stomach.
Soon, the guy felt a blissful, euphoric sensation.
"Not bad, not bad, the giant's 'longevity ointment' is indeed a good thing."
"Whether it's a huge drug or a miracle cure, I wouldn't trade it for a god."
Sudden.
Wanli heard a sharp sound of a sword being drawn.
The man slowly opened his eyes and found two embroidered spring knives resting on his neck.
"Who...who are you..." Wanli trembled in fright. "Who let you in? Get out of here right now! This is the Nine Gates Admiral's Mansion. We won't tolerate your arrogance here."
"Lord Wan, don't say that. You know all too well how many heinous things you've done in collusion with that Pang fellow. We could kill you today, but we think it's better to spare your life."
One of the Imperial Guards lifted Wanli off the recliner.
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