Chapter 28: Fame and Ambition Rumble… Dull thunder rolled across the sky, there was a faint dampness in the air, and a heavy rain was about to come. On the open plain, nineteen riders as strong as tigers and horses as strong as dragons were galloping towards the White Camel Mountain against the wind and rain. After fighting for more than a month, the eighteen wolf riders had become thin and dark, their faces covered with dust, and their clothes and armor were even covered with knife marks and arrow holes. Some even had scars on their foreheads and cheeks, but their eyes were brighter than before, and their aura was more powerful than before, obviously they had completed a transformation. The appearance of Ouyang Feng, who was in the lead, had not changed much. He was still dressed in white clothes as white as snow, spotless. However, his eyes had become deeper and calmer, like a black abyss that could not be seen to the bottom. His temperament had also become solemn and heavy, like an unshakable mountain. When he took the lead and galloped ahead, when the eighteen wolf riders looked at his back, their eyes were full of admiration and respect. As long as he gave the order, they would be willing to follow him and charge to the end, even if it was through mountains of swords and seas of fire. These eighteen young wolf riders have been polished into an indestructible sword by Ouyang Feng. He also made a great name for himself in the Western Regions. Now, they are going home.
Ouyang Feng originally planned to go out and make a living after his elder brother got married. But the attack of the Seven Gangs Alliance disrupted his plans. Although the Seven Gangs Alliance was killed to pieces by the Wolf Riders led by him, and Xiao Wuwei and his son were also killed one after another by him, all the horse gangs and bandit camps within a thousand miles of White Camel Mountain, as well as large and small tribes, were either slaughtered or subdued by him. He also made a name for himself in the process of sweeping and killing people, such as "White-Clothed Shura, Blood-Handed Yaksha, and Western Dragon King". The terror of the new generation of Wolf Riders was once again deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but the possible revenge of Western Liao still prevented Ouyang Feng from leaving White Camel Mountain easily. Even with Western Liao's current national strength, it would normally be unable to send troops to retaliate. But it is better to be safe than sorry. What if Emperor Tianxi, Yelu Zhilugu, that ambitious guy, goes crazy? Therefore, Ouyang Feng decided to stay in Baituo Villa for another year to train wolf riders and collect intelligence until he was sure of the movements of Western Liao before making a decision. Before the heavy rain fell, nineteen riders rushed into Baituo Town at the foot of Baituo Mountain. When the people in the town saw them, they were startled at first, and then burst into thunderous cheers. "Second Young Master! It's the Second Young Master and the Wolf Riders who are back!" "Look, those are the eighteen wolf riders who followed the Second Young Master into Gaochang City, slaughtered the Shaojian Mansion with blood, and fought for three thousand miles!" "They are so awesome! Dad, I want to join the Wolf Riders when I grow up!" "You have great ambitions! But if you want to join the Wolf Riders, you have to work hard to learn horseback archery. Your current skills are far from enough!" "The Second Young Master is truly a god descended from heaven... I really want to warm his bed, even if it's just as a little maid!" "Don't dream. There are many female wolf riders around the Second Young Master. They are all tigresses who can tear wild wolves apart with their bare hands. They keep a close eye on the Second Young Master every day. How can ordinary women like us have the opportunity to get close to the Second Young Master? I tell you, the Second Young Master has not taken any concubines so far. It is said that it is because the female wolf riders keep a close eye on him..." "Why did I hear that the Second Young Master is not interested in women?" "Tsk, what man isn't lustful? Especially when he's as strong as the Second Young Master?" "Right……" The town was built by the old owner and the old wolf riders themselves. The original residents were herdsmen gathered by the old landowners, and even rescued slaves. Under the protection of White Camel Villa, they lived and worked in peace and contentment in this Feng Shui treasure land, where they multiplied and prospered. There were no exorbitant taxes, and no aristocratic officials harming the people. They had infinite loyalty to White Camel Villa and the Ouyang family.
As the townspeople cheered, some caravans passing through for supplies and trade also walked out of the tavern where they were staying and stopped by the roadside to look at Ouyang Feng and the others. Seeing Ouyang Feng, who was dressed in white as white as snow, tall and handsome, with a deep and cold look that made people ignore his age, and then looking at the eighteen wolf riders behind him, with their backs straight, heads held high, and chests puffed out, looking majestic and awe-inspiring as the townspeople lined the streets to cheer, the merchants could not help but hold their breath, with a hint of awe in their eyes. "White-robed Shura, Blood-handed Yaksha... Hearing about them is not as good as meeting them in person, and meeting them in person is even better than hearing about them!" "With only eighteen riders, they dared to charge into Gaochang City, massacred the Shaojian Mansion with blood, and fought for three thousand miles without any casualties... These eighteen wolf riders are truly brave and unparalleled. Compared with the seventy wolf riders who followed the old owner to roam the desert, they are even better than them!" "Master Ouyang already has the aura of a master!" "The aura of a Grandmaster? I think it's the aura of a king! The Dragon King of the Western Extreme, you deserve the title!" Everyone was talking and cheering. Feeling the townspeople's unreserved support and enthusiasm, Ouyang Feng's heart moved slightly and he made a decision. When he returned to the villa, heavy rain finally fell. Ouyang Lie, who had heard the news, welcomed Ouyang Feng and his party back to the manor, and ordered the servants to prepare hot water and new clothes for them, and also ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet. After making all the arrangements, he asked Ouyang Feng with concern: "Is my second brother okay? Is he injured?" Ouyang Feng smiled calmly, "Don't worry, big brother. No one in the Western Regions can hurt me now." Ouyang Lie smiled and nodded, "That's right, my second brother is invincible and unrivaled in the world. How can a mere horse gang and bandit camp hurt you?" Ouyang Feng asked: "Are big brother and father okay?" "I'm fine. Father is fine too." Ouyang Lie smiled. "During this period, I heard that you were so powerful in the Western Regions that my father would eat an extra bowl of meat and drink half a catty of wine every night. It was as if he had returned to his youth." Ouyang Feng nodded slightly, "That's great. I'll go and meet my father now." Arriving at the main house of the villa, Ouyang Feng went forward to greet his old father. After saying hello, he told him the decision he had made in the town before. "Father, I want to recruit three hundred wolf riders in Baituo Town, teach them martial arts, and ask the old wolves to train them in battle formations." The old manor owner was puzzled. "Now that we have more than 200 wolf riders, it is enough to protect the safety of the manor and even deter all directions. Why do you want to summon another 300 wolf riders? What is Feng'er trying to do?" Ouyang Feng said calmly: "I want to try and see if I can earn a bigger fortune for the Ouyang family." He will leave this world sooner or later, and he hopes that before he goes, he can leave something for this family that has supported his practice without reservation. The old owner stared at Ouyang Feng. Although he could not tell anything from the appearance of his second son, whose eyes were calm and deep and whose emotions were not revealed on his face, he guessed what he was thinking. After a moment of silence, the old manor owner asked Ouyang Lie, "Does the manor have the spare capacity to support another 300 people to practice martial arts?" Practicing martial arts consumes more energy than conventional military training. There must be an adequate supply of meat and medicinal materials so that one can practice good martial arts without suffering too many injuries. In addition, clothing for all seasons, bows and arrows, weapons, leather armor and war horses must also be supplied. Therefore, although there are only 300 cavalry, if they are all supplied according to the standard of wolf cavalry, even without armor, the cost will probably be more than the 300 armored heavy cavalry of Western Liao and other countries. Ouyang Lie calculated silently in his mind for a while, then nodded and said: "Don't worry, father. My second brother conquered many tribes within a thousand miles during this trip, and they will pay tribute every year in the future. Add to that the money and food that the villa has stored for many years, and the annual income of the town in the future, and training another 300 wolf riders will not be more than enough, but at least it will not be too much trouble." The old manor owner nodded slowly, "In that case, you brothers can do what you want."
"Thank you father." The two brothers bid farewell to their father and left the main hall. Ouyang Lie glanced at Ouyang Feng, pondered for a moment, and asked: "Second brother, do you want to?" Ouyang Feng looked at the heavy rain outside the eaves with deep eyes: "If I hadn't gone out to kill this group, I wouldn't have known how weak the tribes and city-states in the Western Regions were. It's unreasonable for such a weak force to become a noble or even a king." He stretched his palm out from the eaves, followed by the raindrops that kept falling, and said softly: "My family has both military power and money, so why can't we earn a bigger fortune? Although Baituo Mountain is nice, it is surrounded by the Gobi Desert. One day, after a huge sandstorm, this oasis will be submerged in the yellow sand like the ancient kingdom of Loulan... For the sake of our family's longevity, we have to find a better place." Hearing his second brother speaking such ambitious words in a nonchalant tone, Ouyang Lie couldn't help but feel excited. He nodded vigorously and said in a deep voice: "Go ahead, second brother. Although I am not good at martial arts or fighting, at least you don't have to worry about money and food as long as I am here." Ouyang Feng smiled slightly, and just as he was about to thank him, he heard a clear female voice, "Brother Feng is back!" Following the sound, I saw my sister-in-law, a beautiful girl with fair skin, long legs and a slim waist. She had a bright and sweet smile on her pretty face, and her bright eyes were shining with joyful expectation. She was running towards me with light and joyful steps. The playful braids on her head, decorated with various jade stones, fluttered with her steps, overflowing with infectious youthful vitality. (End of this chapter)
