Xu Jingming was a little surprised.
“My brother is still alive?” Fei Xinlan couldn’t help but say, “Dad, did you just say my brother is still alive?”
“Yeah.” Old Master Fei nodded. “You’ve been living in Martial Academy, so I didn’t tell you.”
The silver-haired elder, Lu Shao, explained, “Miss, Lord Fei’s faking of his death carries risks. It’s difficult to say whether he would survive the journey to the eastern region. Even if he reaches the eastern region… there are still unknown variables, such as whether he can still control the eastern region’s Blood Rain Guard! Therefore, Lord Fei’s faked death has been kept a secret until he completely gains control of the eastern region’s Blood Rain Guard. Only then did Lord Fei inform Master.”
Old Master Fei nodded slightly. “Once the news of his faked death is leaked, there will be no turning back! It’s only right for Qing’er to be so cautious.”
Xu Jingming sighed with emotion when he learned of this. Old Master Fei’s hair was completely white, and he had aged considerably. Clearly, Fei Qing’s death had a huge impact on him!
“He hid it even from Dad and me,” Fei Xinlan uttered under her breath. Life hadn’t been easy for her the past few days.
“It wasn’t easy for your brother either.” Old Master Fei said, “His Majesty was focused on guarding against him. He previously squeezed out an army from the eastern Blood Rain Guard to fight the western region! He didn’t get your brother to lead it and instead sent General Wang Jiuyan to lead it. But in the end? General Wang Jiuyan’s entire family was massacred.”
“The last army was wiped out, and the Blood Rain Guard of the eastern region suffered heavy losses. There were many complaints internally, and they weren’t willing to fight the rebels again. His Majesty had no choice but to send your brother,” Old Master Fei said. “However, His Majesty still planted many people around your brother and even sent a supervisor!”
Xu Jingming shook his head secretly when he heard that.
Sometimes, one had to know how to delegate power! How could a general unleash his full strength when he was cuffed and shackled?
“Your brother set up a plan to fake his death and did so with a group of loyal aides. The plan was very successful,” Old Master Fei continued. “Although he encountered some trouble after arriving in the eastern region, with your brother’s prestige, he successfully took control of the eastern region’s Blood Rain Guard.”
Although Fei Xinlan only heard a few words, she understood how many life-and-death crises her brother, Fei Qing, had experienced to reach this step.
“After taking control of the eastern region’s Blood Rain Guard, Qing’er sent a team of elites to the capital for us,” Old Master Fei said. “According to the estimated time, they will arrive in about ten days.”
“I originally wanted to bring you out of Martial Academy and quickly leave the capital when everyone was here,” Old Master Fei said. “Who would’ve thought that Dean Ming would pass away? King Qi actually took you away. Thankfully, Brother Jing helped.”
“Mr. Jing.” Old Master Fei said, “Qing’er originally planned on bringing us back to the eastern region! As for Lanjiang City, it’s located at the border of the eastern and northern regions… I think this place is very suitable for me and my daughter to stay temporarily. After all, Qing’er wants to lead an army to conquer the world! It’s safer for me and my daughter to stay in a remote city.”
Xu Jingming nodded.
“However, we still have to inform Qing’er about this matter. He will make the final decision,” Old Master Fei added. “Don’t worry. The pigeon will deliver the news in two days.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for your update.” Xu Jingming nodded.
…
A few days later, Fei Qing sent a message back—he agreed with his father!
Whoosh.
It was snowing heavily, and the weather was getting colder.
Old Master Fei and Fei Xinlan disguised themselves and sat in a carriage. A group of guards protected the carriage and left through the capital’s south city gate.
“We’ve left the capital.” Old Master Fei lifted the curtains and glanced at the huge city behind him.
“We even disguised ourselves, afraid of being recognized.” Fei Xinlan’s skin had been darkened, and she couldn’t help but say, “Who would’ve thought that these city guards didn’t even look at who was in the carriage?”
Old Master Fei remarked, “The capital is in chaos now, and nobody knows when the rebels will attack. The guards at the city gates live by the day. As long as there’s money to be earned, they naturally can’t be bothered.”
Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Fang Yu, and the others were among the 12 guards.
“Destination: Lanjiang City!” Tu Ling was rather excited.
“We’ll also encounter some danger on the way. Everyone, be careful,” Xu Jingming said. With the team of elites sent by Fei Qing and his strength, the journey should be relatively safe.
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The journey took 29 days.
In these 29 days, he mainly kept autoplay on and had left orders for the AI: immediately notify him once an enemy was discovered! Therefore, when some bandits and hooligans appeared, Xu Jingming would immediately come online and take charge of the team.
The Fei family’s ‘elites’ were enough to finish off most of the enemies. Xu Jingming would only make a move when they encountered significant trouble that might result in a large number of casualties among the Fei family’s elites.
Once he attacked, he was naturally unstoppable. Anyone who blocked his path died, and he could easily kill the enemy leader.
When they didn’t encounter any enemies, he focused on cultivating Light Rays in his personal space.
“After crossing this river, we’ll reach Lanjiang City.”
After 29 days of relatively uneventful travel, the Fei family convoy finally arrived in front of a wide river. The river was more than ten kilometers wide, and the Fei family convoy needed to cross the river by ferry.
“Master.”
“Master.” A group of soldiers rushed over from the distant ferry. When they saw Old Master Fei get off the carriage, they shouted from afar.
“Huh?” Old Master Fei looked from afar, and his eyes lit up. “It’s Guard Qu and the others.”
“Master, His Excellency has arrived in Lanjiang City and has been waiting for you.” These soldiers were very happy; they had been waiting at the ferry crossing for two days and two nights.
The leading Guard Qu reported, “His Excellency instructed me to wait for you and Miss here. The ferry is ready.”