Chapter 36 - The Enemy's Arrival at the City Gate
At the foot of the city gate, the leader of the guards was alone and holding a steel saber. Although he could not hide the endless terror in his eyes, and the arm holding the saber was trembling slightly, he did not move half a step back!
When the Imperial Army and guards dared not step forward, when they were fleeing everywhere, he stood his ground and guarded the city gate. Neither did he once leave or waver.
His name was Guo Lian and guarding the city gate was his responsibility.
He would not cower as long as he was alive.
“Come on, step over my dead body!” Guo Lian glared and shouted hysterically.
He was using this kind of method to vent the fears in his heart.
Swoosh!
Su Hong was still bedridden and had lost his appetite for food. His eyes were empty and soulless. Each time he thought about the Su family losing all hopes of avenging the blood feud, his heart ached unbearably.
Uncle Zheng and the rest were also at a loss over what to do.
Looking at Su Hong recovering physically but becoming more dispirited as the days passed, everyone in the Su family mourned and sighed.
On this day, Liu Yu, the head guard of the Su family suddenly rushed into the courtyard with a complicated expression mixed with sadness and joy. He said loudly, “Mr Zheng, something serious has happened!”
“What is the matter?” Uncle Zheng’s heart sank.
Liu Yu said, “Luo Tianwu and his Five Wolf Guards are leading an army of 50,000 to attack Jian An City. They have already arrived at the foot of the city gate!”
“Mmm?”
Uncle Zheng drew his brows together and said in puzzlement, “Luo Tianwu has been plotting for a long time. But why did he suddenly send out his troops? There must be some reason. Otherwise, he won’t act rashly.”
“Mister’s conjecture is correct.”
Liu Yu nodded and said, “According to the information from the spy, Luo Tianwu claimed that the King of Yan is already dead and the Country of Yan is in great chaos. It is just that the news has not spread outside the capital. As long as the City Lord of Jian An City surrenders, he will be conferred the post of Premier or other additional titles.”
Uncle Zheng frowned, carrying a grave expression. He pondered deeply and said, “Since Luo Tianwu has already sent his troops, this news is very likely true! However, the King of Yan had the protection of dozens of Qi Refinement Warriors. How did he die so easily? Who killed the King of Yan?”
Suddenly, Uncle Zheng seemed to have thought of something. He exclaimed in shock, “Second young master! Where did second young master go recently? Did anyone see him?”
Liu Yu shook his head and said, “Second young master is indeed very powerful but I don’t think he will be able to sneak into the capital and kill the King of Yan before the eyes of dozens of Qi Refinement Warriors?”
Uncle Zheng let out a long sigh. He gradually calmed down before nodding and saying, “That’s also true.”
After hesitating for a moment, Song Qi, who was beside them, could not help saying, “But, I am afraid that your family’s second young master might really be the one who killed the King of Yan!”