359 Please embark on the journey.
However, a sudden figure appeared before them, dressed in pure white, standing slowly with feet untouched by the dust.
His extraordinary demeanor was tempered by a calm gaze, as simple and bright as the moonlight on an autumn night.
Their slow steps, yet as firm as mountains, exuded an unparalleled sense of security, inspiring awe and awe, and inspiring no disobedience whatsoever.
Compared to our last meeting, today he seemed strangely ordinary, someone I might easily overlook, like an average person. A strange sense of unease crept into my heart.
While pondering, he also knelt on one knee and loudly proclaimed, "This humble general greets his son-in-law."
The two people behind him did the same, saying, "Greetings, son-in-law," their voices strong and clear, conveying a sense of having found a powerful backer. A strange sense of relief washed over me.
He nodded gently and said softly, "Captain Guan, sirs, please rise."
After Captain Guan thanked him, he said, "Sir, please come in."
A cup of hot tea is gently served. Outside, figures move about, torches are lit, and footsteps sound in an orderly fashion.
The news that "the son-in-law has arrived" quickly spread among the soldiers.
Fang Lin quickly served a small snack, a dish of peanuts, and a cup of tea. Then he quietly withdrew.
When Captain Guan saw that his son-in-law had finally arrived, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and the tension in his mind finally eased.
In my heart, I felt an unprecedented sense of comfort and carefree ease, as if all the pressure was being slowly released.
All the pressure is finally no longer my responsibility to bear. It's not that I'm unwilling, but rather that I can only bear it within my capabilities.
This experience was very rewarding. I stopped caring about the various thoughts of those around me, and my soul received a rare cleansing. It was as if new vitality and life were growing in my heart and throughout my body. An opportunity slowly arose.
Seeing that her son-in-law seemed thirsty, he drank the tea in one gulp, so she quickly refilled it and said softly, "Son-in-law, try some of the snacks served in the army."
I picked it up and tasted it; it was a bit dry and not very sweet.
He said softly, "I didn't expect Dalong Prefecture to have changed so quickly. Commandant Guan is doing a great job governing it."
The tone then shifted, becoming solemn. "This Dalong Prefecture is quite large. If Commander Guan wishes to use it for himself, I have no objection."
Although I executed the former prefect, but…
Captain Guan gently interrupted, "Young Master, I acted on my own initiative to seize this place without your permission. Please punish me."
After saying this, he tried to get up and ask for punishment. But, in a moment, he felt that he could not move his entire body.
Looking at the person before him, who was completely unpretentious, without any attempt to defend or explain himself, but rather so honest in his thoughts, he nodded gently.
He spoke gently, politely, calmly, frankly, and directly, "No matter how you handle this Dalong Prefecture, it will be quite good. Divine weapons, treasures, and various elixirs will surely be provided generously by others."
Instead, they chose me, and apart from what my wife had previously agreed to, they had no other treasures that could be immediately redeemed.
I also cannot promise you any other treasures in the future.
He shook his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, unsure whether he was laughing at himself or at the state of the world. He added, "I cannot be certain about the future either."
To merely offer empty promises is not my intention.
Then, with a serious expression and a hint of humor and emphasis, he said, "If you have other options, I will not pursue this matter at this moment."
But if you choose me, I hope the general will remember my rules.
Without the slightest hesitation, Captain Guan clasped his hands in apology, "This humble general is willing to follow you, sir. Please accept me. If I were to betray this vow, may I never achieve anything in my life."
A glimmer of opportunity for breaking through to a higher realm has arrived. At this moment, such a vow is the wish of the bright moon in one's heart.
Their eyes met, their gazes locked, and Captain Guan made no attempt to back down; only a silence fell over the room, where even breathing seemed to stop.
He nodded slightly. 'From this moment on, I've taken over the affairs of Dalong Prefecture. Today, you can handle the public relations. I'll deal with any external disturbances.'
Then he said softly, "You shall temporarily manage the city according to the rules that were previously established, and clean up the affairs of the city as they are."
I have to go on a trip. I think if I return safely, the pressure here will be relieved.
A small, exquisite, yet mysteriously powerful arrow suddenly appeared in his hand and was gently handed to Captain Guan.
"If there is a danger that cannot be resolved, use this." He explained softly.
Captain Guan solemnly accepted it. A cool sensation touched his hand, and at that moment, his heart became incredibly calm. His mind became immersed and empty, as if he had transformed into a tiger.
They arrived at a desolate space, surrounded by all sorts of tigers fighting, but their targets were ancient monsters they had never seen before.
Tiger corpses littered the ground, blood flowing everywhere—some from monsters, others from the tigers themselves.
Fighting, fighting, all sorts of postures, simple and unadorned, without fancy moves, only a simple strike to decide life or death, the fastest speed to eliminate the nearest enemy.
All around were endless enemies and ceaseless fighting, with retreat or death struggle.
Roaring to the sky, eyes bloodshot, he was now one of the tigers, unwilling to retreat, and with no way to retreat.
An invisible force erupted from within him, creating something from nothing.
My heart pounded like a war drum, my body was filled with boundless energy, every cell was singing, every inch of my skin was burning, and my soul seemed to be drawn by this power to explore the unknown.
Fighting, fighting! At this moment, his body transformed into multiple tigers, learning the hunting techniques of his ancestors, and desperately fighting the monster. The monster's claws slashed through his throat, and his own claws pierced through the monster's heart.
A powerful aura burst forth from his body, instantly igniting the surrounding air. Tigers in various poses launched a frenzied attack, the powerful shockwaves seemingly stirring up clouds of dust and gravel.
The air seemed to tremble, and immense vitality and spiritual power arose from within. The surrounding space was a world of tigers, with all kinds of tigers eyeing the people around them, constantly killing them.
A true king never retreats, only fights to the death; he never backs down, only fights to the death.
We waited quietly, also waiting for Captain Guan's choice. His cultivation had increased, his strength had changed, but would his choice remain the same as before?
I don't care. If things change, I won't care either. There's no beginning, so how can there be an end? If things change now, I won't care. I'll just let it be.
After half an incense stick's time, he slowly opened his eyes. His eyes had become more steady, confident, and joyful, as he had touched upon a realm he had never experienced before.
Lifespan seems to have increased again, and cells have gained new vitality.
He clenched his fist, feeling his own cultivation level, and activated his mental technique, recreating the scene of a fierce tiger attacking him at any moment.
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