The strongest fire master

Chapter 124 The Situation in the Gathering City

When Kahn and the others arrived at the stronghold, Ai Luo took the lead to greet him, followed by Zuko and a strange middle-aged man holding a long sword. It seems that before they arrived, Zuko had already escorted Ershu's family to up.

"Good job, Kahn! Thank you for your hard work."

Ai Luo stepped forward and patted Kahn on the shoulder in relief. After a word of appreciation, he solemnly greeted the three masters:

"Master Bumi, Master Zhengzheng, Master Cooper, thank you for coming to help!"

Bumi laughed and said:

"It's superfluous for you to say that, and we didn't come here for your sake."

Cooper stroked his beard and nodded to express his approval of Bumi's words, while Zheng Zheng said seriously:
"Resisting the Fire Nation is the common goal of the White Lotus Sect and all the invaders. Even if there is a chance, we should seize it."

"That's right, this is indeed the common goal of everyone."

At this time, the strange man standing next to Ai Luo spoke, and then smiled at the three of Bumi:
"Master Bumi, Master Zhengzheng, Master Cooper, it's been a long time."

"Master Bian Tao." ×3
The three responded at the same time. At the same time, Ai Luo also smiled and introduced to Kahn:

"This is Master Bian Dao, who is also one of the elders of the White Lotus Sect. As for the others, I don't think I need to introduce too much, do I?"

Of course not, when Kahn heard the name, he immediately lifted his spirits.

Bian Dao is also a well-known legendary figure in the Fire Nation. Although he is not an imperial master, he has superb swordsmanship. He is also dubbed the title of "Grandmaster", known as the master of swordsmanship.

And more people are willing to call him [Juvenile Master].

When he was a child, he asked Ai Luo about Bian Dao, and Ai Luo gave him a very high evaluation at that time——

Within the range that the long sword can attack, no one is invincible.

Who doesn't have a martial arts dream of holding a three-foot green peak in his hand, being happy with kindness and enmity, and smiling proudly?What's more, the title of Juggernaut doesn't sound much more handsome than some imperial master?

Therefore, although he has never met, Kahn can actually be regarded as a fan of Bian Dao, and he has always planned to visit him. It would be great if he could learn some swordsmanship from the other party.

It's just that he didn't expect that even Bian Dao was a member of the White Lotus Sect.

"Senior Biandao, thank you for your help."

"It's okay, we can't leave everything to you little guys, we are not old yet."

Although facing the idol, Kahn only exchanged a few words with the other party, and didn't talk much. After all, now is not the time to talk about these things.

The masters gathered and old friends reunited, and then it was time for the strongest group of seniors to communicate, and only then did Kahn and Zuko have the opportunity to communicate.

"When did you arrive? Did you encounter any danger on the way?"

"We also just arrived yesterday. The journey went smoothly, but the mother and the others seemed to be too nervous. They didn't have a good rest on the way. It was rare to sleep peacefully after arriving here, and they are still resting now."

Although listening to Zuko's description, he would feel that he is very calm, but Kahn can clearly see the faint dark circles under his eyes. I think Zuko is actually the most worried person along the way, but now he is used to shouldering the responsibility and stress out.

You have indeed grown a lot, Zuko.

Kahn sighed in his heart, then teased and said:

"Don't be brave if you have dark circles under your eyes. You should take a good rest for a while, or you may not have your share on the day of the action."

Zu Kou froze for a moment, subconsciously stretched out his hand to touch his dark circles, nodded solemnly and said:
"I see."

Then, Kahn looked towards the direction of the imperial capital and said:
"Since they are all here, then it's time to notify Azura."

"I don't know what the situation in the city is like now."
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The failure to assassinate Kahn and allow him to escape successfully made Ao Zai feel like a thorn in his throat, but this did not affect the normal operation of the Fire Nation.

"Your Majesty, please give me a little more time, the enemy is at the end of their ropes, and this time we will definitely be able to win!"

In the meeting hall, a general was making promises, while Azura sat behind Ao Zai as always, bowing his head and listening, without saying a word.

Ao Zai looked down at the general in front of him indifferently, and waited until the other party's speech became dry, and then said in a low voice:

"Give you a little more time? I've heard this sentence many times. The last person who said this has been demoted to mediocrity."

When the general heard the words, dense cold sweat broke out on his forehead, but Aozai changed his subject and said:

"However, I trust you, General Li Xiang, you are a loyal general for the country, I am willing to give you a little more time."

"Ten days, the last ten days. But if I still can't win that city... I will be very disappointed."

Accompanied by Ao Zai's decision, Li Xiang showed a desperate expression on his face, but the matter has come to this point, he can only cope with it with difficulty.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Another idiot cleared out.

Where no one else could see, Azura raised the corners of her mouth in disdain.

This guy named Li Xiang was just a useless trash, but as the first batch of generals who defected after Ao Zai came to power, he reached a height that he would never be able to reach.

But waste is waste after all, he has been huddled in troubled waters to fish in these years, but he has become more and more hindered by the army, and has become more and more glaring, and now finally even Ao Zai can't stand him anymore.

To be honest, it was not impossible for her to capture that city within ten days. If it was her, the time could even be said to be quite generous.

If you can't even complete this kind of task, it's no wonder that you will end up like this.

However, although this guy is a waste, since Ao Zai no longer wants it, she can make use of it again.

After the meeting, Li Xiang staggered out of the palace with a dazed expression. He knew that the next ten days were just the countdown to his political career.

Do you regret it?certainly.Not reconciled?certainly.Resentment?certainly.

He knew that he was not capable of this position, but he would not blame himself, and he did not dare to resist.

He only dared to scold Ao Zai in his heart for being ungrateful, forgetting his support for him at the beginning, turning his face and denying others, and then left in despair, leaving the stage sadly.

It should have been like this, but——

"General Li Xiang, you don't seem to be in a good mood. I deeply sympathize with that."

A playful voice sounded beside him, Li Xiang turned his head to look, and Azura, the princess of the Fire Nation, was walking towards him with a smile.

"Father seems to think that you are a useless waste, and intends to throw you away like garbage. However, I think you are talented—a talent who is good at choosing."

Azula smiled lowly, her words seemed to carry some kind of mysterious magic, which was hard to resist, and went straight into Li Xiang's heart, making him startled.

"It was because you made the right choice that you got where you are today, didn't you? There is no doubt that this is a pretty remarkable ability."

"And now, it's time to make a choice again."

Azura's smile became more intriguing, and Li Xiang's heart became more shaken.

Finally, she whispered in Li Xiang's ear:
"Can you walk on the right path again, General Li Xiang?"

"...Of course, Lord Azura."

Trembling all over, Li Xiang lowered his head slowly, not knowing whether the emotion in his heart was fear or excitement.

But he knew that the Fire Nation seemed to be about to change again.

(End of this chapter)