After Yang Hao returned to the city, he first went to visit Li Guangcen. Perhaps because he saw Yang Hao's mood improved, or because he stopped drinking, Li Guangcen's complexion improved a lot. The two met Li Guangcen and rushed to Xia.
Queen Zhou briefly reported to Li Guangcen the details of her meeting with the clan leaders. The two closed the door and discussed in secret for a long time. It was not until the bright moon rose that Li Guangcen showed some signs of fatigue, and Yang Hao took his leave.
After leaving Li Guangcen's former residence, we could see only the corridors, courtyards, rockery and pools, which looked antique. If these buildings were in the south of the Yangtze River, they would only be crude and crude. However, in the vast and windy land of the Western Regions, such a scenery is quite extraordinary.
Not easy.
The Li family was large in scale and was built according to the structure of the royal palace. The front and rear were clearly defined and the back garden was very wide. Yang Hao walked along the winding corridor to a small artificial lake and crossed the small bridge, which was his residence. Once he arrived at the bridge
, Under the moonlight, you can see the rippling blue waves, and the beautiful white stone bridge over the water. The other end is the same color as the moonlight, as if disappearing in the moonlight, showing the tranquility of the night.
Yang Hao was about to step onto the bridge when a gust of wind came, but he suddenly stopped and his whole body froze there. Only the lantern in his hand was still gently swaying with the inertia.
He suddenly felt a powerful murderous aura, which was very sharp and dangerous, but he could not figure out its direction.
At one time, he thought that the so-called invisible murderous aura was nonsense, but when his internal strength reached a certain level and his six senses reached an extremely sharp level, he realized that this statement was true. Who can say
Is it an intangible thing? I think it is intangible, but most people can’t feel it. Just like high-frequency sound waves, which are difficult for human ears to hear, the murderous aura in a person’s heart can be manifested externally. Internal cultivation
People who have reached an extremely high level can be like an alert beast stepping into a hunter's ambush circle. Even if it does not see or hear it, it can still feel it.
There is an assassin!
There is an assassin!
Where will the assassin be? Under the bridge? Behind the rockery? On the tree? In the bushes? Or lying on the ground using some colorful silk that can confuse the eyes?
What weapon did he use? Is it a sharp sword, a crossbow and a strong bow, or a blowing needle as thin as an ox's hair?
If he couldn't confirm the opponent's position, at such a close distance, and in the darkness of the night, and using a powerful crossbow or a blowing needle that was difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, Yang Hao really had no confidence that he could avoid it.
He was like a stone sculpture, standing there quietly, cold sweat unknowingly filling his palms.
Sometimes, a hero with a hundred thousand troops in his hand, who can kill tens of millions of people with a single thought, may not be able to gain the upper hand in front of ordinary people. Yang Hao never expected that under heavy police siege, someone would not
Sneak into his mansion quietly and wait patiently here.
Yang Hao remained motionless, his eyes slowly scanning all the suspicious targets. After standing there for a long time, he suddenly heard two subtle sounds in his ears. They were very subtle. They were just the sound of clasping fingers. The two clasps of fingers were like a signal. Yang Hao turned around after hearing the sound.
Then he walked away, leaving his whole back unprotected to the side of the bridge. However, although he pretended to be calm, his ears were alertly paying attention to the movements on both sides, and his palms were tightly clenched.
The hilt of the sword.
The assassin who was ambushing in the dark obviously did not expect him to react like this. He was slightly surprised at first. Seeing that he was about to walk away, the assassin had no time to think about it. He immediately shouted and pulled out an arrow from under the bridge like a wisp of smoke.
Usually shot at Yang Hao's back.
At the same time, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Yang Hao. He seemed to be faster than the assassin. However, Yang Hao saw the figure rushing towards him, but he did not fight back. He watched the figure pass over his head like an arrow, and flew in mid-air.
Then with a choked sound, the sharp sword was unsheathed and rushed towards the man who was rushing towards Yang Hao's back.
This was obviously because the guards who were protecting Yang Hao arrived first, rushed in front of the assassin, and blocked his way. The sword in his hand flashed with lightning, and with a rustling sound, it stabbed his face. The assassin was shocked, but he
But he didn't stand up, and the sword in his hand suddenly sank down, stabbing the man in the abdomen. They only met each other, and it seemed that they had already made up their mind to die together.
The black shadow that intercepted the assassin was petite and exquisite, and its movements were like a ghost. Even though it was charging forward like this, it still had the energy to move forward and retreat. She let out a low cry, and suddenly dodged, barely able to dodge the opponent's stabbing sword, and held it in her hand.
With one stroke of the long sword, a small semicircle was drawn, swinging towards the assassin's long sword.
His sword was originally for defense, intending to swing away the opponent's long sword, but then he rushed forward again and resumed his offensive. He didn't want the two swords to intersect. Instead of making the sonorous sound he expected, it was as light as if nothing had been touched.
, there was a "click" sound, and the weapon in the assassin's hand was shortened.
The guard couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise and stood up. The fight between the two was a long story, but in fact it was just a flash of lightning. In that moment, Yang Hao had already floated behind the assassin, still holding his hand with one hand.
He was holding the lantern, but his other hand was holding down the sword spring, blocking the assassin's retreat.
Although he and the guard were only two people, their skills were enough to block all the assassin's escape routes. In an instant, the attack and defense changed, and the assassin became a fish in the net.
Yang Hao pressed his sword and said solemnly: "Who are you, sir, and who sent you here?"
The assassin looked back and forth and said politely: "Lieutenant Yang, you have found a good helper. I am ashamed of myself."
When Yang Hao heard her voice, he couldn't help shouting: "Zhu Yun?"
The assassin turned around, gently pulled down his scarf, shook the "Broken Sword" in his hand, and sighed: "Zhu Yun just wants to know who the master is who is secretly guarding you. Now that I know, I
But I just wish I didn’t know.”
Under the light of the lamp, the person was dressed in night clothes, with a pretty face like a flower. It was Zhu Yun. What she held in her hand was not a sword, but a thin branch. No wonder she didn't dare to take the sword from the dog just now.
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Yang Hao smiled bitterly and said: "You are doing this just to lure her out? What a nonsense. What if I really hurt you just now?"
Zhu Yun was unconvinced and said: "When it comes to martial arts, I may not be as good as you, but I am not as good as you..."
She looked at the pretty girl next to Yang Hao who was dressed in gray and had her hair combed in buns: "Not as good as this little sister, but even if you join forces and want me to not even have a chance to reveal my identity, you are too underestimated.
Me?"
Yang Hao shook his head, smiled, and said to the dog: "Put away the sword."
The dog snorted, flipped his wrist, and with a choked sound, the sword was accurately inserted into the scabbard behind his shoulder. His big eyes were still staring at Zhu Yun with hostility in his eyes, obviously he still couldn't let go of her behavior just now.
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Zhuyun glanced at her and said: "When I was in Luzhou, I felt that there was someone secretly guarding you, but I have never been able to find his traces. In terms of his ability to hide and hide, except for my father, no one can hide under my eyes.
I have never encountered someone who lurks underneath without being noticed by me. Even if you, my lord, are better at martial arts than me, when it comes to the ability to hide, you are still far behind me, right?"
Yang Hao nodded and said: "Yes, I am indeed not as good as you in this area."
Zhuyun sighed and said: "Your six senses are sharp, but it's not easy for me to hide it from you. This time, in order to attract the master beside you, I really spent a lot of effort and used the breath-holding method.
The location was completely hidden. Unexpectedly..., when I couldn't find this master, I was not convinced, but when I lured her out, I was even more shocked. She is only so young, but she has such skills..."
Yang Hao smiled and said: "Her name is Ma Yi, she is a direct disciple of Patriarch Chen Tuan of Huashan Mountain."
"Huashan Sleeping Taoist?"
Zhuyun's face suddenly showed a look of shock. She looked at the dog carefully and said with envy: "It turned out to be the apprentice of Huashan Sleeping Immortal. I didn't expect that the respected Sleeping Immortal would be so old and willing to teach apprentices in person. I learned from
Although it is also a Taoist martial art, it is naturally much inferior to the sleeping Taoist's technique..."
Her voice became lowered and she said a little lonely: "Zhuyun was ordered to protect you, sir. Now that you have a disciple of Huashan Sleeping Taoist by your side, I guess... you won't need me again in the future."
Yang Hao intercepted and said: "That's wrong. You two have your own strengths. Xiaoyi studied under the Taoist great sage Fuyaozi, and his arts and martial arts are naturally good. But when it comes to experience, that's far behind.
Not as good as you, I have now captured Xiazhou, defeated Li Guangrui, and am about to show off my grand ambitions. My "Feiyu" is called a secret spy, but in fact its main function is only to transmit messages, which is far from meeting the requirements of a secret spy. I
I am trying to assemble a group of elites from Feiyu to create a more capable secret agent team, specializing in guarding and spying. I want you and Xiaoyi to serve as the chief and deputy commanders respectively. Why did Miss Zhuyun suddenly give up?
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Zhu Yun glanced at Yang Hao with some surprise, and said hesitantly: "I...I am from Jisi Hall. Your Excellency, are you willing to use me as the spy commander directly under your Excellency?"
Yang Hao smiled and said: "On the way back to Luzhou from Bianliang, Miss Zhuyun carefully guarded me. After blocking countless open and hidden arrows for me, she also performed countless meritorious deeds for me. I have long wanted to show my respect to Dalang."
Tell me, ask your father and daughter to come over. If I open my mouth, I believe that for this face, Dalang will still give it to me."
Zhu Yun felt sad for a while. Yang Hao was right. Although both her father and daughter had superb skills and were considered to be among the best in the world, in the final analysis, her father and daughter were just raised by the "Inheritance Hall".
They are nothing more than eagles, dogs and minions. They go through life and death and work for others. This is their mission. If necessary, they can be sacrificed at any time. If you want to give them away, especially to Yang Hao, a person who is extremely important to Jisi Hall.
The elders of Jisitang will never hesitate to target her. She is just a pawn in their hands. Although she can control the life and death of many people, is her fate not at the mercy of others?
She smiled faintly, her mood became even lower, and she said quietly: "In that case, why do you need to ask me again? If Mr. Cui wants to give my father and daughter to you, how can our two pawns who are driven by others have the ability to refuse?
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Yang Hao smiled and said: "The melon is not sweet if you force it, you have to be willing..."
As soon as he said this, the dog tilted its head and suddenly said: "Uncle, someone is coming!"
In just one sentence, Yang Hao and Zhu Yun also heard a burst of light footsteps. Yang Hao immediately said: "Dodge."
The three of them jumped to the nearest bush and crouched down. The dog was on the left and Zhu Yun was on the right. They instinctively protected Yang Hao tightly in the middle. After a moment of hesitation, the dog blinked and said to Yang Hao curiously.
: "Sir, this is our house, why are you hiding so secretly?"
Yang Hao was startled after hearing this: "Yes, why should I hide?"
Zhuyun couldn't help but laugh, and Yang Hao glared at her and said, "It's not you who made me so suspicious."
Zhuyun said: "Hush, that person is approaching."
It would be inappropriate for the three of them to show their faces at this time, so they had no choice but to remain silent and lurk.
Because the bushes were not very wide, the three of them had to huddle close to the middle. The dog was still young and did not know the difference between men and women. When she was a child, she was held by Yang Hao and walked under the moon, although she is now a few years older.
, it was very natural to be close to him, and I didn’t think there was anything surprising. But Zhuyun was already a young girl who had just begun to fall in love. She cuddled up so tightly with a man, and it felt like the ears and temples were rubbing together. Once she calmed down, she just felt like she was in love.
She could hear the other party's shallow breathing, and an unprecedented thought could not help but arise quietly, and she couldn't help but think about it randomly.
Yang Hao knew that the person walking around in the house at night could not be an outsider, so he did not want to see his identity and was still thinking about his own plan. He wanted to recruit Zhuyun because he really valued her ability.
Er's martial arts skills are undoubtedly better than Zhu Yun's, but she is only suitable to be a personal guard, while Zhu Yun is different. She has been engaged in various assassinations, spying on intelligence, latent tracking, and sabotage behind enemy lines since she was a child. She can be called a secret agent.
The grandfather of the espionage industry.
Assassins, spies, and scouts have played an important role since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. However, they were only an occasional use by those in power, and they never formed a systematic organization. Yang Hao came from later generations.
, but he is fully aware of how important a powerful and dedicated spy organization can be between two confronting regimes.
Between the two forces, one party's strategic planning and tactical application can be completely controlled by the other party. It can control the other party's every move at any time. It can carry out various sabotages behind enemy lines at the critical moment of the battle between the two parties. It can instigate their generals to rebel and assassinate them.
Their officials keep track of their opponents' movements and understand their opponents' true and false intentions...
Then, the role of agents will be no less than a powerful army!
Of course, in addition to Zhu Yun's profound attainments in this area, being led by two women is why the core spy organization Yang Hao wants to establish is composed entirely of women. Women's sensitivity, delicacy and patience have already been
It is increasingly proven that women do have innate advantages over men in intelligence warfare, and once women establish loyalty, they are less likely than men to be tempted into rebellion by external factors such as money, profit, and sex.
Of course, women form the core of spies and bodyguard organizations, and it does not rule out that Yang Hao also has his own bad tastes: the "Swallow" of the KGB, the "Juliet" of Germany, especially Colonel Gaddafi's loyal team.
Geng Geng, a female bodyguard army that is both charming in women and brave in military strength. This was Yang Hao's dream in his previous life. It was very popular...
At this time, the footsteps stopped in front of the bushes. The three of them hurriedly held their breaths, and heard a girl's voice complaining: "Why do you have to make some wolfberry, ginseng and antler soup for him? Li Guangrui made a difficult decision."
, my father gave his sister to him. Now Yang Hao is about to make a difficult decision again, and my father wants to give me to him. If... Mr. Li Guangcen is not seriously ill and cannot afford it, this difficult decision will still be made.
If I have to do this for another few decades, will my father also give me to him as his concubine? Could it be that our daughter’s family was born to sacrifice for the tribe?"
The more she talked, the angrier she became. Suddenly she paused and said, "If you want me to rush over to deliver ginseng antler soup to him, I won't go if I don't want others to look down on me!"
After saying that, she opened the lid of the can and poured a can of ginseng soup behind the bushes. Gou'er and Zhuyun reacted very quickly. They both lifted up Yang Hao's robe and hid their heads in it.
"Wow..." Yang Hao felt a heat on his back and woke up from the burn: "It seems... the female bodyguard is not so loyal..."
Ermaina poured all the soup and said proudly, holding the empty can: "Isn't this it? Dad won't go and ask him how the soup tastes, right? Hehe..."
Ermaina turned around and walked back the way she came.
Zhu Yun poked her head out from under Yang Hao's robe, glanced at him with a half-smile and said: "Although Mr. Yang is a proud young man and holds a high position, it seems that not every woman is willing to follow you.
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Yang Hao touched his hair, but fortunately the soup was poured directly on his head. He shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Yes, even if she is willing, I may not agree. My identity and her identity are different.
How can it be regarded as an ordinary marriage? People are currently undecided. If I become husband and wife with the daughter of the head of the Xifeng clan, will the leaders of the Tuoba clan think that I want to give priority to the Seven clans and suppress the Li clan?
Among the seven clans, will the other six clans think that I will rely most heavily on the Xifeng clan and cannot even out a bowl of water, thus harming their interests? And will the Xifeng clan be arrogant and take the initiative to bully the others?
Zhu clan, thus causing me trouble? I already have four wives and concubines, none of whom have strong power to back them up. If I really marry this little princess of the Xifeng clan, will she rely on her natal family’s support for me?
Help and make the house restless?
There are millions of Han people in the Western Regions. As an envoy to resolve difficulties, I want to regain the areas occupied by the Tubo and Uighur tribes since the Clear Water Treaty. I will definitely be welcomed and supported by them, which will greatly reduce my resistance. However, once I meet with
If the Xifeng clan gets married, will they still regard me as a Han of the same race and clan as them?"
Zhu Yun was stunned and said: "It's so troublesome. How come it involves so many things?"
Yang Haodao: "The world is a game of chess, and everyone is a chess piece. Which one thing does not affect the overall situation? Otherwise, do you think I really can't see what Lord Shu means? At the inappropriate time, it is inappropriate.
Given my status, marrying an inappropriate woman will cause a lot of trouble. I can’t ignore Mr. Shu’s kindness, so what can I do if I don’t pretend to be stupid? Miss Zhuyun, don’t think that you are
I feel sorry for myself because I am just a tool that works for others. In fact, no one can be detached from the world. I am only responsible for myself and have the final say in everything. There are many things that I cannot control myself."
Zhu Yun scoffed and said: "Why do you have to say so pitifully? Even if we are both chess pieces, you are still handsome, and I...I am just the poor pawn crossing the river."
Yang Hao smiled and said: "You don't want to be the pawn who crosses the river and never returns? Haha, then, I want to promote you to be the palace guard who can move forward and retreat freely, are you willing?"
Zhu Yun rolled her eyes, and a smile gradually appeared in her eyes: "I listen to my father. If my father is willing, I will be willing."
Yang Hao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Women are all born diplomats. Maybe... my yamen will not only have one female commander in the future, but also a female Honglu Temple Minister...
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It is the first time in decades that the heads of the eight clans of the party have gathered together in such a complete manner.
Everyone knows that Li Guangcen convened this conference despite being seriously ill, and it must be to publicly pass on the position of Difficult Jiedu Envoy to Yang Hao and establish his legal inheritance status, although this matter has not been publicly announced.
Except for the Tuoba clan, the other seven clans had formed a blood alliance three years ago and recognized Yang Hao's status as the young master. Today, the seven clans of Dangxiang and even the important civil and military officials around Yang Hao are all proud and proud. Only Tuoba
The leaders of the Tuoba clan are a little uneasy. Once Yang Hao establishes his identity, he will not only be the co-leader of the eight clans of the Party, and officially become the king of the northwest, but also the direct leader of the Xiang Qiang people of the Tuoba clan. The internal affairs of the other seven clans,
He may have to manage it through the clan leaders of the seven clans, and he can directly give orders on the territory of each tribe of the Tuoba clan, the size of the clan account, and even the appointment and dismissal of the leaders of each clan.
Therefore, although Yang Hao had visited all the camps yesterday and comforted them, except for Tuoba Cangmu and his son, who had made great contributions to Yang Hao's capture of Xiazhou, the rest of the tribal leaders were still a little uneasy, but now they have
It's the general trend, and they can't change anything except accepting it.
Yang Hao was quite worried about Li Guangcen passing on the throne due to illness. With his adoptive father's current condition, he did not want the old man to continue to manage clan affairs and fulfill the responsibility of solving difficulties as the leader of the Tuoba clan. But passing on the throne,
He couldn't treat it as a child's play. Necessary etiquette was still required, so he could only ask Zhang Pu and Tuoba Cangmu, who were in charge of this matter, to simplify the steps as much as possible to prevent his adoptive father from working too hard.
Therefore, the ceremony of passing the throne was very simple. Although the ceremony has been simplified many times, the scale is still grand.
Today, the weather is very sunny. The grassland in early summer is beautiful and vast. The endless grass waves are dotted with star-like wild flowers. Felt tents are dotted on the grassland. Countless knights stand at the foot of the city on horseback, forming a clan according to their tribes.
A square matrix.
The tribes of the eight Dangxiang clans formed a square formation. Except for the Tuoba clan, the tribes of the other seven clans were outside the ancient Great Wall. There were not many tribesmen here, so they only formed a square formation each. However, the strength of the Tuoba clan
It is larger than the other seven clans combined. They are really strong with strong soldiers and horses, and as fierce as clouds. Although Jingzhou, Youzhou, Suizhou and their nearby prefectures and counties are still under the control of Li Guangrui's old tribe, there are still three tribes of the Tuoba clan.
Not even one of them came to swear allegiance to Yang Hao, but there were dozens of phalanxes from various tribes under the city.
Li Guangcen, dressed in a grand attire, announced loudly that he had passed away to his adopted son Yang Hao. When he forced his sick body to hand the yak tail wolf head to Yang Hao's hand, the old man was sweating profusely and his face was as red as blood. At this moment, he said
, Yang Hao was heartbroken when he saw it, but he couldn't express anything. He could only wink at Muen Mukui who was accompanying his adoptive father. As soon as he took the big banner, the two of them quickly supported Li Guangcen and returned to Baihu.
Sit down on the chair.
Yang Hao stood at the top of the city, lifted the tall and heavy banner as hard as he could, and pushed it hard into the stone hole. The banner unfolded in the wind, with nine yak tails flying, "All the generals taught the five states how to resolve difficulties." The flag of "Du Shi Yang Hao" was flashed, and all the warriors in the city pulled out the scimitars under their ribs. Tens of thousands of steel knives were suddenly raised, like a flash of lightning, and the brilliance of that moment exceeded the sun in the sky.
The horn sound of "Woo-Woo" sounded in the desolate and majestic ancient city. The leaders of various ministries stood at the top of the city, touching their left chests with their hands, kneeling down on one knee and swearing allegiance to Yang Hao.
"... I am determined to remain in office and will not choose my official position. Following my adoptive father's ambition to control the northwest, I only take it as my duty to protect the territory and the people. I will not fight wars that are not beneficial to the people, and I will not take actions that are not beneficial to the people. I only conduct military affairs in the northwest. I have been hearing frequent warnings. In order to achieve peace and harmony in government, all tribes need to be united and united. Today, I am paying homage to all tribes in Xiazhou. They are all part of me in solving difficulties. I hope you and I will work together to create a happy and beautiful future. home."
Yang Hao's inaugural speech drafted by Zhang Pu was sonorous and powerful. When he finished speaking, the whole city responded with a roar, shaking the world.
At this moment, in the lonely smoke of the desert, with the blue sky thousands of miles away, Yang Hao held his hand on the large tassel with the head of a yak tail and wolf head, overlooking the bright sword bushes that could not be seen at the bottom of the city. His heart was surging, and he shouted loudly: "Here comes the wine!"
Zhu Yun came to him with a tea tray. There were three bowls of strong wine on the tea tray. Yang Hao picked up a bowl, faced the city, and said loudly: "This first bowl of wine, I respect all the warriors. I wish you all the best." You and I work together and use the steel knives in our hands to make this grassland beautiful and peaceful forever."
Yang Hao drank a bowl of strong wine in one gulp. Seeing the commander's boldness, countless prairie men below the city cheered loudly. Although they did not have wine bowls, prairie men were addicted to alcohol. Who didn't carry a wine bag around his waist? ?Only hearing the frightening sound of a steel sword being sheathed, the soldiers took off the wine bags from their waists, held them in their hands, and shouted loudly: "I am willing to die for the commander-in-chief! I am willing to die for the commander-in-chief! I am willing to die for the commander-in-chief!" Die for the commander-in-chief!"
After three loud shouts, the warriors began to drink happily. Yang Hao put down the wine bowl, wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, and picked up another bowl happily. Zhu Yun curled his lips and said in a low voice: "You are fooling people with boiled water, and you still look heroic. The appearance of dry clouds."
Yang Hao glared at her, turned around and said to the heads of the seven clans and the heads of each tribe: "This second bowl of wine, I would like to pay tribute to all the heads and heads of the tribes. I hope that I and you will be like brothers and sisters from now on, and we will prosper together." disgrace!"
The clan leaders and other leaders all stood up after committing the crime, held up the horn cups, and toasted loudly: "We are willing to work together to protect the commander-in-chief. The gods of heaven and earth all know my will. Anyone who breaks this oath will have his body slaughtered." Cracked, just like an animal." After saying this, everyone drank the wine in the cup.
"This third bowl of wine, I respect my adoptive father! Hao only hopes that his adoptive father can be in good health and see me with his own eyes..."
Yang Hao picked up the third bowl of wine, turned around and looked at Li Guangcen, who was sitting on the tiger-skin chair, and suddenly found that although he was smiling, his eyes were slightly open, and he was staring at him intently, the look in his eyes had disappeared. Yang Hao's expression changed, he took two steps forward and said in a trembling voice: "Father..."
Li Guangcen was still sitting quietly on the chair without moving. A gust of wind blew his beard under his chin and trembled. Yang Hao hesitated and turned his eyes to Mu En and Mu Kui, who were standing on both sides of the tiger-skin chair. Their faces Tears flowed freely, and they suppressed the cry until they saw Yang Hao looking towards them. The two of them nodded slightly, and suddenly fell to their knees together, crying loudly.
Yang Hao's hands trembled and he couldn't help but take three steps back. The wine bowl in his hand fell to the ground with a "pop" and shattered into pieces...