Chapter 352: Chapter 140: Qi Blood Ten Transformation Forge the Furnace! Heaven and Earth Blade Force! (10,000-Word Mega Chapter)_7
Hong Zhenxiang was pondering over something. The events from a year ago flashed through his mind, and he suddenly had an epiphany; his expression turned even grimmer as he likely realized the identity of the person who had kidnapped Pei Yang.
There had been a standoff between Su Changkong, Hong Zhenxiang, and a demon monster claiming to be Mo Ying; at the crucial moment, someone used the sound of a flute to lure it away!
“The former Family Head of the Pei Family asked me to convey a message to Commander Hong. He begs Commander Hong to save Prefecture Lord Pei, saying that only you can save him now,” said the man in silver armor.
“Hmm, I understand. You may leave,” he replied.
Hong Zhenxiang nodded, indicating for the man in silver armor to leave first.
Now alone in the hall, he looked at the paper in his hand and sighed. Then his eyes sharpened, “In all my life, I, Hong Zhenxiang, have never known fear! I can come and go freely even amidst thousands of troops, so I might as well meet with you rats!”
The next morning, dawn broke, a time when only the early-rising merchants were busy with their livelihoods.
At Ivy Manor, Su Changkong was already up, practicing the Five Animal Frolics as per his morning routine.
“Dong dong dong!”
At that moment, a knocking sound arose.
“Is it Hong Zhenxiang? So early?”
Surprised, Su Changkong could tell it was Hong Zhenxiang knocking on the door by the pattern and force of the knocks. What pressing matter could bring the busy man Hong Zhenxiang to him at such an hour?
Without hesitation, Su Changkong went to open the door, and sure enough, it was Hong Zhenxiang standing outside.
Unable to hold back a smile, Su Changkong said, “Commander Hong, what brings a busy man like you to visit me this early? Come in and take a seat.”
Throughout the past year, Hong Zhenxiang had occasionally paid visits to Su Changkong. They would chat about various topics and had grown quite close.
However, Hong Zhenxiang shook his head, smiling. “This time, I’m about to embark on a long journey and came to bid you farewell. I might be away for quite some time. If you need anything, you can seek Di Hen out.”
“A long journey?”
Su Changkong felt puzzled, as Hong Zhenxiang was the leader of the Dafeng Iron Cavalry, and his duty meant he should not be away for extended periods.
Though curious, he did not want to pry into Hong Zhenxiang’s personal affairs and simply nodded. “Then take care on your journey!”
“Mm.”
With no further conversation, Hong Zhenxiang bid Su Changkong goodbye and turned to leave, disappearing down the street.
Standing there, Su Changkong showed a moment of hesitation.
Outside Dafeng State City, Hong Zhenxiang looked back helplessly. “Di Hen, stop following me.”
In the distance, a figure clad in silver armor, stern and unsmiling, approached—it was Di Hen, Hong Zhenxiang’s trusted confidant. Clenching his teeth, Di Hen said, “Commander Hong, are you really going alone? That Monster Man has kidnapped Prefecture Lord Pei, but his target is surely you. He’s insisting you go alone, certainly laying a trap for you!”
“Mm… I know, but I can’t not go,” Hong Zhenxiang lightly nodded as he sighed.
Two days ago, a man in red clothes with extraordinary martial arts skills had kidnapped Pei Yang, leaving behind a letter addressed to Hong Zhenxiang. The contents were simple: meet at a designated place, or Pei Yang would have no way out but death.
Hong Zhenxiang understood the identity and origins of his opponent and was aware of how dangerous they were. Being summoned to a designated place meant they sought his life!
With Pei Yang in the enemy’s hands, Hong Zhenxiang couldn’t stand idly by. He had to keep the appointment at a remote location where the Dafeng Iron Cavalry couldn’t reach in time if they moved en masse.
And to bring along the military experts? This enemy was out of the ordinary, someone not even one or two commanders could handle. Furthermore, it would only lead to their needless deaths. The opponent wanted only his life, and Hong Zhenxiang had no intention of involving others. So, he bade farewell to some acquaintances and decided to go alone.
“Alright, Di Hen, I’ll bring back Prefecture Lord Pei! I’m in a rush, so I’ll leave now. Take good care of yourself,” Hong Zhenxiang said.
Being a straight-forward man, Hong Zhenxiang quickly took his leave from Di Hen and swiftly vanished to the end of the horizon.
“Commander Hong…” Di Hen clenched his fists, aware that Hong Zhenxiang was walking into the unknown to face a powerful enemy, which was incredibly risky and could mean no return.
But with Pei Yang in the enemy’s grasp, Hong Zhenxiang had no choice but to proceed.
Di Hen stood rooted to the spot, memories of Hong Zhenxiang rescuing him from rebels flooding back. The thought that this might be their last encounter almost made him unable to hold back tears.
“Di Hen, can you tell me what exactly is happening?”
Just as Di Hen was lost in thought, a voice reached his ears.
Startled, Di Hen jumped. How could someone have approached him without him noticing while he was distracted?
“Mr. Su!” Di Hen quickly turned around, slightly taken aback. A young man in black was looking up at him.
It was indeed Su Changkong!
(A preview update on QiDian Chinese Network, the next chapter will be updated at 22:00 on the 30th)