Capítulo 2339: Chapter 48: Flowing Radiance Scattered
On this day, the weather was particularly good, with warmth flowing in the air.
In the residence of the Chuguo envoy, Zhongli Yan, fad for beating a dog in the street, was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.
His movents were very slow, so slow that they completely contradicted his fiery temperant. His feet were planted as if rooted, and a single diagonal lift took a full quarter of an hour. At this mont, the heavy Nanyue Sword seed very light, as if it might be blown away by the wind if he didn’t hold it steady.
All the bloodthirsty aura was repressed, and the serene courtyard was like a dream.
The usually overbearing martial artist now seed like soone watering flowers.
“Sir.” At this mont, a Sin Punishnt Soldier walked in, holding a gilded invitation: “Sir Dou Zhao’s duel with Qi Country’s Marquis Wu’an is today. Would you like to watch?”
Zhongli Yan, amid his practice, gave this invitation a disdainful glance.
The soldier, with a square face, proved to be clever, cautiously adding: “Sir Dou Zhao specifically left this for you, suggesting you might as well have a look if you have ti. There are not many spectators allowed this ti, but with this, you won’t be stopped.”
“What’s he putting on airs for!” Zhongli Yan laughed out loud: “Spectator spots were few for my duel with Jiang Wang as well. The ones coming to watch and learn are all prominent figures.”
The soldier said nothing.
Zhongli Yan suddenly asked: “What exactly did that guy originally say?”
The soldier replied: “The subordinates roughly conveyed that aning.”
Zhongli Yan seriously said: “I want to hear the exact words.”
He further added: “Don’t worry, I won’t get mad.”
The soldier cautiously looked at him: “He said to open your dog eyes wide and learn a trick or two, to avoid embarrassing Chuguo again.”
Zhongli Yan’s expression remained calm.
But the ground tiles beneath his feet had already cracked.
“Ha.” He sneered coldly: “Tell the truth, the other day during my fight with Jiang Wang, Dou Zhao secretly ca to watch, right? Otherwise, how could he know the result so early? I’m telling you, even if he wins today, it’s thanks to . I paved all the paths for him, you know?”
The soldier said: “Sir Dou truly didn’t go. He was practicing the saber in the courtyard the whole ti.”
“And when he says he’s practicing the saber?”
“Truly, practicing the saber, many of us saw it.”
Zhongli Yan glanced at him and said: “Then I’m not going today either.”
He casually snatched the invitation from the soldier’s hand and flung it high into the air, disappearing instantly.
Only then did he snort coldly: “Watching chickens peck each other, what’s there to see?”
The soldier looked up at the invitation disappearing into the sky, full of regret.
You don’t want to watch. You could’ve given it to , I’d love to go!
“What are you looking at!” Zhongli Yan gave the soldier a slap on the head: “Alright, scram, I’m going to close the door and comprehend peerless martial arts. In a few days, I’ll fight Jiang Wang to regain face. Don’t co in and disturb. That’s it for now.”
“In a few days?” the soldier asked, dumbfounded.
Zhongli Yan glared: “Is that sothing you should be worried about?”
The soldier ran off, clutching his head.
Boom!
The courtyard gate closed tightly behind him.
Soon, brilliance from formations lit up, showcasing Zhongli General’s determination to close off.
Being one of the core temples of Eagle City, the Minhe Temple covers an extensive area. Centered around the main hall Guangwen Yexiewu Hall, it has been expanded over the years, now featuring twenty-eight auxiliary halls corresponding to the constellations.
Around each auxiliary hall, many other buildings coexist.
For instance, the area where the Chuguo envoy’s residence is located is around the auxiliary hall corresponding to the Well Wood-ox constellation.
Viewed from above, one would see a golden radiance like a tide, treasures in abundance, clearly structured.
Of course, the airspace above the Supre Royal Court has never allowed any creature to fly over. The only ones lucky enough to witness this majestic scene are the drifting clouds in the heavenly light.
At a certain mont, in the area corresponding to the Well Wood-ox constellation’s auxiliary hall, a shadow suddenly darted out from a backdoor of so courtyard. It was extrely fast and agile, vanishing in a few leaps.
…
The heavenly light flowed like water, shining here and there.
The Jingguo envoy’s residence was located in the area corresponding to the Fighting Wood-goat constellation’s auxiliary hall.
The architectural style here was different, with several military forts connected.
At this mont, on the high platform of one of the forts, a deck chair was placed, with a sunshade erected above it. Beside the chair was a wine table, with mist swirling beneath, carved with landscapes. On the table was a pot of fine wine and a few dishes of snacks.
Lying on the chair, peeling peanuts, was Yellow Sheri.
He was muttering angrily: “Jiang Wang captivates with divine appearance, enchanting immortal beauty. Dou Zhao captivates with unrestrained and wild charm. Originally, I was still hesitant about whom to support, but now I’m not!”
In front of the high platform was a small semicircle of battlents, which could have been used for mounting crossbows.
Murong Longque stood before the battlents, hands behind his back, coldly gazing into the distance, seemingly pondering how to conquer the Supre Royal Court and sever this great city’s lifelines in the shortest ti.
Yellow Sheri lazily sat cross-legged, peeling and eating peanuts while cursing.
“Why?” After listening for a while, Murong Longque suddenly squeezed out the question.
Yellow Sheri, accustod to it, explained seriously: “That rascal Dou Zhao wouldn’t let make money! I, out of goodwill, went to him for a business deal, offering to provide the duel venue, help find spectators, even hype up the prices, but he wouldn’t sell tickets! He said that for this duel, neither he nor Jiang Wang could bring more than three people.”
“So, only six tickets can be sold?” Murong Longque asked.
Yellow Sheri drank half a bowl of wine in one gulp and felt quite heartbroken, after all, not earning is a loss: “Not even selling a single ticket. These spots can only be decided by him and Jiang Wang.”
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