From a small soldier in the frontier army, an immortal god of war was born

Chapter 127: Bravely Going to Prime Minister Lu's Hongmen Banquet (Please Subscribe~)

"Let's get the fishing rod up!"

A loud sound echoed on the river, and the shabby boat gradually sailed into the river. The dark and thin boatman was rowing the boat, and Wu Fengdeng stood at the stern, looking into the distance in the direction of Qiling Mountain in Xiou.

“This trip was like a dream.”

Jiang Qiyu murmured, his eyes melancholy, as if he had not yet recovered from the aftermath of Axuan's death.

The dragonfly landed on her shoulder, and when she stretched out her hand, it flew to the back of her hand, staring at the surroundings with its huge compound eyes, and flapped its wings as if to get close.

"Everyone has their own destiny. At least Miss Xuan had a decent ending."

Wu Fengdeng patted her shoulder and said with a faint smile: "It seems to like you very much."

The dragonfly has been staying on Jiang Qiyu ever since then. Perhaps it likes the vitality in her, or perhaps there are other reasons, but it has given their fleeting thoughts a concrete carrier.

Axuan hasn't left yet, she just changed her appearance and started the life she longed for.

Jiang Qiyu held it in her palm, as if comforted, and then raised her tearful eyes to look at him: "Brother Fengdeng, you are saved."

"Well, there is help."

With the Crimson Pearl Herb in hand, Wu Fengdeng finally had hope of getting rid of the hysteria. After returning to Xianyang, he found the family of doctors through Indigo.

Chu State, Yunjing Mountain, Jingxin Lake.

"It is indeed the Crimson Pearl Yao Grass. Young man, you are blessed to have such an auspicious thing."

A plump middle-aged woman was looking at the Immortal Crimson Pearl Grass in her hand, her eyes sunken deep in the cleft of her flesh flashing with brilliance and a bit of heat.

Qing Dai beside him smiled brightly and said, "Master, this is the first time that the Crimson Pearl Jade Grass has appeared in the world, which is completely in line with the rules of our sect. I wonder if Master Wu can use the water from the Jingxin Lake now?"

"Yes, come with me."

Wu Fengdeng bowed and followed Doctor Huang to the Jingxin Lake.

It was a pond shrouded in thick fog. There was no sight of the end and nothing could be seen inside. One could only see the azure blue water through the cracks at the edge.

"The water in Jingxin Lake is used in quotas. One portion of the Immortal Grass can be used for a small pond."

"According to the instructions of the head brother, Wu Fengdeng, you should use Bingwu."

As he spoke, Doctor Huang led him to a puddle of water with a diameter of about one meter. It was shrouded in mist and its depth could not be seen.

Wu Fengdeng's breathing gradually became rapid, and he suddenly realized that Nüba had pounced on him again, wagging its ferocious long tongue and shrieking continuously.

"Rebellious son, do you think that the water from the Jingxin Lake can cure the hysteria in you?"

"Delusion! You'll never be able to escape this!"

Wu Fengdeng turned his head indifferently and looked at Doctor Huang beside him: "Doctor Huang, can I use it now?"

"Well, it's up to you. You can soak here or take it away."

"Good work."

Wu Fengdeng then looked at Qingdai and Jiang Qiyu, gave them a few instructions, and asked them to go back to Xianyang and wait before he began to take off his clothes.

"Wu Fengdeng! Wu Fengdeng!"

Nüba panicked: "Don't use it, don't use it, this fat old woman is lying to you!"

"Oh my, baby, please don't go in!"

"This is the only consciousness that remains in this world for me. Please, please..."

All the torture and endurance of the past few days were relieved at this moment. Looking at Nüba who kept kowtowing to him and begging for mercy, Wu Fengdeng fell naked into the Jingxin Lake without any hesitation.

The thick white fog began to shrink automatically, and the world returned to silence.

"It will take seven days to eliminate the hysteria. Qingdai, you and Miss Jiang can go back."

She waved her hand, and the two girls looked at the thick fog reluctantly, bowed and left.

After a moment, Doctor Huang looked at the red pearl grass in his hand, glanced at Wu Fengdeng, and raised the fat on his waist in confusion, then turned and left.

"How bizarre! How could someone with such a strong evil spirit find the Crimson Pearl Jade Grass? Ancient books say that this is a sign of good fortune from heaven. It's hard to understand..."

……

The process of washing away the hysteria in Jingxin Lake was very long and peaceful. Wu Fengdeng found it quite boring at first and regarded Nüba's hysterical roar as entertainment every day.

Later, her voice gradually became blurred until it disappeared. He didn't know how much time had passed. His sense of time became more and more vague.

It was not until the medicine boy brought him his clothes and the mechanism box instead of the food box that Wu Fengdeng realized that the hysteria had been completely eliminated.

At that moment, I felt my whole body was transparent, as if the thin film covering my body was completely torn off, and everything became clear.

Moreover, he felt his body becoming more and more clear and comfortable. The hidden illness left over from relying on the Meridian-Consolidating Pills to forcibly improve his realm also disappeared without a trace. His meridians became more resilient, and he had a vague feeling of touching the late stage of the Meridian-Opening Realm.

"It seems that the impurities accumulated during the practice have also been cleared away. This is a pleasant surprise that adds icing on the cake."

If the pharmacists and doctors around heard this, they would definitely come forward and scold him for not knowing the value of the medicine and wasting it.

The water from Jingxin Lake is known to be a magical water that can cure everything, and the benefits it brings go far beyond purifying impurities.

Wu Fengdeng then went to thank Doctor Huang and rode back to Xianyang.

It was already the evening of the third day, but as he approached Xianyang City, he vaguely sensed something strange.

"Why aren't the guards Black Dragon Riders?"

Wu Fengdeng looked at the team of elite soldiers at the city gate. From the way they were dressed, he couldn't tell which unit they were from. Their aura was deep, and it was obvious that they were all experts.

Where did the Black Dragon Riders go?

As the imperial guards directly controlled by the King of Qin, they have always been in charge of the city defense and public security of Xianyang. How come all the people were replaced when he went out?
What is Ying Zheng doing?
Wu Fengdeng was confused, so he rode his horse to the Fire Armor Army's base. He had just inspected his seven battalions of soldiers when he ran into Guo Huan who was walking hurriedly.

"General Guo!"

The latter looked at him in surprise, sizing him up and down and said, "General Wu? You're back from leave!"

"Well, where are our Black Dragon Riders? Why are the city defense troops replaced by other people?"

"You don't know yet?"

Guo Huan looked a little suspicious, so he explained, "After we conquered Han, the king established Yingchuan County there and held a ceremony to worship the heavens. He left the day before yesterday and took all the Black Dragon Riders with him as guards."

Wu Fengdeng nodded slightly, feeling somewhat relieved, and asked again: "He went to Yingchuan County, so who will take care of the government affairs in Xianyang?"

"Of course it's Prime Minister Lu! Before the king left, he ordered Prime Minister Lu to supervise the country."

"Prime Minister Lu..."

Wu Fengdeng's pupils trembled slightly, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

"It's not Qinian Palace, it's not Yongcheng, and even Lao Ai didn't have an affair with Zhao Ji. It's very different from the history of Blue Star."

"But something is still wrong. The King of Qin is not in the court, and even the Black Dragon Riders who are directly in charge have all left. Prime Minister Lu is the regent and holds great power. Given his ambition, it is impossible for him not to do something."

"Eight points are different, but as long as the remaining two points are similar, it's still a big deal."

Wu Fengdeng breathed heavily, then suppressed his emotions and said goodbye to Guo Huan.

When he returned to the courtyard, Qingdai was the only one watering the flowers and fertilizing the soil.

"Oh, Master Wu, you're back!"

She stood up in surprise, smiled sweetly, and walked forward with her long thick pigtails shaking to take the mechanism box from Wu Fengdeng.

"What about praying for rain?"

"Miss Jiang returned to the Jixia Academy a few days ago. She said that Master Su had summoned her, so she asked me to tell you."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Wu, the day before yesterday when Mr. Han Fei accompanied the king to Yingchuan County, he left a letter for you." Qingdai took out a scroll from the house and handed it to Wu Fengdeng.

He undid the straps and slowly unfolded it in his hands. There were only a few hundred words on it, but he only took a glance at it and his dark brown eyes narrowed slightly.

"Qingdai, pack your bags and we will move to the military camp."

"what?"

She was caught off guard by the sudden sound and was confused.

"Moving to the military camp..."

"Don't ask any more questions, just move now... Never mind, don't take anything, everything is there."

Wu Fengdeng's face was solemn. Just as he put away the scroll, there were two knocks on the door.

dong dong!

His eyes were slightly cold, and after opening the door, he saw a middle-aged man with narrow eyes and wearing a purple robe.

"General Wu! I am the steward of the Prime Minister's Mansion. I am here on the order of the Prime Minister to invite you to attend Prime Minister Lu's 60th birthday celebration tomorrow night!"

"This is an invitation, please accept it!"

Wu Fengdeng took the gold-embossed invitation card, then he bowed and turned to leave.

"I'll take my leave."

"I won't send you far."

Wu Fengdeng retracted his gaze, looked at the invitation in his hand, and then put it away without changing his expression.

"Sir, are you...going?"

Qingdai, who was standing next to her, noticed that there was something wrong with Wu Fengdeng's eyes, and being smart, she naturally understood the clue.

As early as in the Battle of Gonghan, he had killed several of Lu Xiang's followers. In addition, he had rejected Lu Yao's marriage proposal even earlier, so it can be said that they had already formed a grudge.

Now that Prime Minister Lu is in power, it is inevitable that he will retaliate, but he still sends an invitation at this time. This so-called 60th birthday party is probably not that simple.

"Of course I want to go."

Wu Fengdeng raised his chin slightly and said coldly: "Lu Xianggui is the regent. If I don't go, wouldn't it be an insult to his reputation?"

"Besides, if I don't go, how can I know how powerful he is now? I really want to get to know his followers."

Everyone says that Lu Xiang is the current Qin King's uncle and is extremely powerful. Even Madam Huayang is slightly inferior to him. Especially now that he is the regent and holds great power, he is an all-powerful person.

He wanted to see whose skies Lu Buwei had blocked!
The next evening, Wu Fengdeng came to Lu's house wearing armor, a black cloak on his shoulders, and holding six golden longevity peaches.

At that time, there were various gorgeous sedan chairs outside Lu's mansion, and the interior was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, the sound of pianos and the noise of bustling crowds were endless. Even the two stone lions at the door were wrapped in gold and red silk.

Those who came and went were either wealthy businessmen, civil servants such as the Sikou, Neishi and Shaofu, or generals in armor. There were all kinds of people, no less than three hundred in total.

Seeing this scene, although Wu Fengdeng was mentally prepared, he was still a little shocked.

Except for Wang Jian, Meng Tian and other military generals who were away from home, most of the civil and military officials in the court were there. They were drinking and having fun, and the sounds of flattery were heard one after another.

In the hall opposite the courtyard, the tall and thin Lu Buwei with a long beard was smiling broadly, and his golden robe made his status as the birthday boy look extremely luxurious.

"The Fire Armor Army's vanguard deputy general Wu Fengdeng has arrived!"

The clerk at the door raised his voice, which spread amid the cheerful crowd and immediately attracted many eyes.

The cold light in Wu Fengdeng's eyes faded, and he walked into the main hall, holding the golden peach in both hands, and said in a middle voice: "Young General Wu Fengdeng, congratulations to the Prime Minister on his sixtieth birthday!"

Lü Buwei on the seat stroked his beard and smiled: "General Wu, please stand up quickly. I am honored that you are here. Why spend money?"

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, are too kind. This small gift is not enough to show my respect."

"Haha, Yao'er, why don't you help General Wu to his seat?"

"Yes, father."

Lu Yao, dressed in purple, walked forward with pursed lips. She looked more stable after not seeing her for many days. Perhaps it was because of the occasion today, she no longer had the domineering attitude she had that day.

"General Wu, please take a seat."

Lu Yao took the birthday peach and said with a slightly awkward look in his eyes. Wu Fengdeng nodded slightly: "Thank you."

As a junior and only a deputy general in the army, he should have sat in the courtyard. However, Lu Buwei arranged him in the main hall. Although they were not at the same table, important officials of the court were on both sides of him, which showed how much he was valued.

"General Wu!"

"Nice to meet you!"

"I haven't seen you for a long time. General Wu is even more handsome than before!"

……

Everyone stood up to greet him. Although he was the youngest, they still took the initiative to treat him with courtesy. Wu Fengdeng also responded with a smile.

However, as soon as he sat down, he noticed some strange gazes. He looked subconsciously and found that they were the guests in the courtyard, such as Lao Ai. They all looked unfriendly and sinister.

"cough!"

Suddenly, Lu Yao coughed dryly and glared at Lao Ai and others fiercely, which made them turn their heads away in disappointment.

"Humph, how could Prime Minister Lu be interested in this boy!"

One of the swordsman's followers drank a glass of wine angrily, and several people next to him were also muttering at the same time.

"He hasn't avenged the killing of our brother last time!"

"I think we should kill him now. After all, Prime Minister Lu is in power now. How can he be allowed to jump around?"

"I think so too. This kid's skills are all in spears and bows and arrows, but now he only has a long sword. Without his weapon, how powerful can he be?"

dong dong~
Lao Ai knocked on the table, and the surroundings finally quieted down. He sneered and said, "Don't worry, brothers. Today he will either kneel down and become a dog, or die and become a ghost. Will the Xiangguo's banquet be so delicious?"

"Mr. Wu, I apologize for any offense I have caused you before."

At this time, Lu Yao filled Wu Fengdeng's glass and smiled coquettishly, obviously trying to show her goodwill.

"Ms. Lu is overthinking."

Seeing that he was behaving out of character, Wu Fengdeng became wary and responded only politely.

Today, Lu Buwei's family was surprisingly friendly, but the more so, the more weird it felt to Wu Fengdeng.

At this time, guests kept coming into the main hall, offering wine and greetings.

"I wish you, the Prime Minister, good fortune as vast as the East Sea and longevity as great as the Southern Mountains. Let me drink first as a token of my respect!"

"Mr. Xiangguo is only sixty years old, but he has already held the position of regent, ranking high above the king. He is truly second only to the king and above everyone else! I admire and respect you!"

"From now on, I will obey the orders of the Prime Minister!"

"Lord Lu Xiang assisted the late king in ascending the throne, and later assisted the king in stabilizing the political situation and conquering South Korea. His contribution is great!"

"The prosperity of our great Qin State is all due to the dedication of the Prime Minister. I, on behalf of the people of the world, would like to express my gratitude to the Prime Minister!"

……

The more they spoke, the more flattering they became, one wave higher than the other, until almost the vast majority of the guests joined in, leaving only a few civil and military officials who remained unmoved, with gloomy faces.

Wu Fengdeng had a gloomy look in his eyes. He saw everything and remembered it all.

There are too many, so let’s just remember the loyal ministers.

(End of this chapter)