C29 A Cup of Wine for the Soul

Eunuch Hsiao couldn't help but feel sad and desolate when he saw the paper money in the distance before he even walked into the camp.

In his eyes, the rolling paper money was like a yellow leaf in the autumn wind. It was not that it could not bear the bullying of the autumn wind and could only fall helplessly. Instead, it turned into a spiritual and emotional existence and injected into another life's body and blood to be reborn.

In the military camp, Lu Changkong solemnly put the 29 brand new military uniforms into a coffin and said in a deep voice, "Cover the coffin and offer wine!"

The soldiers of Royal Guardian solemnly raised the wine glasses in their hands and poured the wine glass into the sky. The fragrant wine rain and hot tears fell to the ground.

Lu Changkong raised his wine glass and said with a sad voice, "Liu Yong, Liu Meng, San Zi. . . Brothers. . . Changkong was a rough man. He did not know how to write ceremonial rites. I'm sorry, but there are no songs or flowers in front of your tombs, and only hundreds of brothers send wine to you. Although you had left, you had left behind your loyalty and integrity. I, Lu Changkong, will always be proud and proud of all of you brothers in my lifetime. The separation of Yin and Yang. Changkong could not send them off far, so he poured another glass of water. Brothers, let's continue our journey!"

How could Lu Changkong not know that most of the soldiers who had died in battle had their souls scattered? However, Lu Changkong stubbornly believed that these brothers were definitely saying goodbye to him through that thread of yin and yang.

Lu Changkong slowly sprinkled the wine on the ground and said, "San Zi once said that he wanted to open a tavern. Changkong will fulfill your wish. When our brothers arrive there, we will have a place to meet again. "

With a wave of Lu Changkong's hand, the Royal Guardian pushed the old tavern in the capital, which had been dug out along with the foundation, into a big pit. They smashed thousands of jars of wine into the pit and threw them into the torch.

Tu Canntian said in a deep voice, "Lao Yao, come here. Kneel and kowtow. "

The only one in the army who was not in military uniform was Lao Yao, who was full of filial piety. After kneeling in front of San Zi's grave and kowtowing three times respectfully, Tu Canntian said in a sorrowful voice, "San Zi, Mengzi and your father joined the army at the same time. After Brother Hong died in battle, They raised you up together. They are all rough people, and besides making you join the army, you can't think of a better way out. Sanzi has always regretted not letting you study. . . Becoming an official brings honor to your ancestors. He wanted to take you in as his foster son, but he was too embarrassed to say it. Now that they were gone. . . Can you call him father? That's his wish. "

"Father!" Lao Yao screamed at the top of his lungs. He turned around and crawled in front of Lu Changkong. He hugged Lu Changkong's leg and cried, "Big brother, take me as your disciple! Take me as your disciple! I want to kill all of my father's enemies!"

Lu Changkong shook his head and said," I cannot take you as my disciple. San Zi and the others will risk their lives to protect you. How can I push you back to Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild? "

"Big brother, I beg you! I beg you!" Lao Yao kept kowtowing until his face was covered in blood.

"Master! Just accept him!" Tu Canntian also knelt on the ground. "As long as Canntian still has a breath left in him, he will protect Lao Yao. "

"Please accept Lao Yao as your disciple, Big Brother!"

The five hundred Royal Guardian knelt down neatly.

Lu Changkong stared at the Royal Guardian for a while, then turned to the front of the tomb of his third son and said slowly, "Third son, I, Lu Changkong will take your foster son, Hong Lao Yao as my disciple today, and bestow him with the name Hong Xiaotian. You have a spirit in heaven, you must protect him and ensure his safety. "

"Hong Xiaotian greets Master!"

"Get up! From now on, you will follow Eldest Senior Brother. You have to listen to his every word, understand?" Lu Changkong gave a few instructions and pulled Lao Yao to stand behind him. He said, "Bring Little Peach Red here!"

Not long after, Little Peach Red, who was crying, was brought in front of Lu Changkong. "Little Peach Red greets Master. "

"Get up! My brother likes to listen to your song. Sing a few lines for him. Even if you sing it, you don't need to return to the Goddess Brothel. I've arranged for someone to redeem you. Tell me where you want to settle down, and I'll send my brother to send you off. "

" Thank you, Sir! "

Little Peach Red's raspy, "human-faced peach blossom" sounded in the military camp. Lu Changkong's mood also became heavier and heavier.

In the distance, Eunuch Hsiao sighed and said: "Ai! There will be a day when father-in-law kicks me with his legs. I wonder if anyone will come and offer me sacrifices like Lu Changkong! "

"I will offer sacrifices!" Southern Guarding Prince had unknowingly walked to Eunuch Hsiao's side. "Eunuch is right. Lu Changkong's courage and temperament are not something that can be learned by people like us who are soaked in blood. If it wasn't for the Great Ming, I would have supported Lu Changkong at all costs. "

Eunuch Hsiao harrumphed and didn't express anything.

I'm starting to envy these Royal Guardian. If the person lying in the tomb was me, I wouldn't dare to think that there would be someone who wasn't related to me and swore to avenge me. In fact, he didn't even hesitate to overturn the heavens and overturn the earth! "

" I will! " Yuan suddenly said," If something really happens to father-in-law and His Highness, Yuan will take revenge for you even if it means risking his life. "

His words made the two ambitious men cry. A trace of worry flashed across Southern Guarding Prince's eyes. Lu Changkong's disciple had also inherited his temper. Although he was a good person and trustworthy, could he face the future mutual deception?

Southern Guarding Prince, who did not know what to say, suddenly said with a cold expression, "It seems there are a few uninvited guests!"

Eunuch Hsiao saw Yun Feng walk in with his disciples, and immediately became furious, "Damn it, if I don't go and find them, they will come and provoke me. Do you think the people of Great Ming are easy to bully?"

"Gonggong, calm down, let's wait and see!" Southern Guarding Prince pulled him to the side.

Lu Changkong also saw the few Daoist priests. He raised his hand to stop Tu Canntian and Lao Yao, who were about to rush up and fight with their lives on the line, and coldly looked at Yun Feng.

Yun Feng swaggered in front of Lu Changkong and said, "I heard that the soldiers of the Royal Guardian were killed, so I came to pay my respects and express my gratitude. "

After saying that, he turned to his disciple and said: "Liang Wei, go and get three incense sticks for Martial Uncle. "

Just as Liang Wei walked to the side of the offering table, Wang Han raised his hand and knocked his hand off the incense stick. He said in a deep voice, "If you want to worship a dead soul, then you have to kowtow. What kind of thing is offering incense?"

Apart from Tu Canntian, Wang Han, and Lao Yao, no one else in the Royal Guardian knew why Liu Yong and the others had died in battle. Otherwise, they definitely wouldn't have watched Yun Feng walk to the front of the grave.

Liang Wei laughed coldly, "According to the rules of Taoism, offering incense and bowing is a great gift. Kowtow is your mortal business!"

Wang Han pulled out his saber and roared, "My rule is kneeling and kowtowing! Kneel!"

More than five hundred soldiers of Royal Guardian drew their sabers out of their sheaths at the same time and shouted in unison, "Kneel. . . Kneel. . . Kneel. . . "

Although the cultivation level of the Royal Guardian could not be compared to regular cultivators, they were all experts in the secular world. The pressure from hundreds of people shouting at the same time forced Liang Wei to bend his legs slightly and almost kneel down.

"Hahahaha. . . " Yun Feng let out a long laugh, causing the Royal Guardian's blood to churn, and also removing Liang Wei's danger. After laughing, Yun Feng's expression sank as he said, "This is the way Lord Lu treats his guests?"

Lu Changkong's eyes were filled with killing intent. "You trespassed without permission, what kind of punishment is this? I advise you to surrender now. Otherwise, don't blame me for not giving the Jade Cave Sect face. "

The Jade Cave Sect knew that Lu Changkong had stolen the yellow robe of Ancestor Song, but they didn't know who he was working for. Yun Feng originally wanted to find out more about Lu Changkong, but he didn't expect to be accused of breaking into the military camp as soon as they met. If they saw Lu Changkong swear a Heavenly Blood Oath, even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare to barge into the Royal Guardian's military camp.

Yun Feng's expression changed as he said: What?" Is Lord Lu trying to convict me?"

"Hmph!" With a cold snort, Lu Changkong closed in on Yun Feng, using Yun Long's claw attack. In the middle of the attack, his palm turned into a pair of corpse claws, stabbing straight into Yun Feng's chest.

"Ha!"

Yun Feng furiously roared, and the golden light around his body expanded, bouncing Lu Changkong's claws away. He opened his mouth and spat out a flying sword. . .

"Stop!"

Southern Guarding Prince and Eunuch Hsiao came over side by side, and one blocked in front of Yun Feng, while the other pulled Lu Changkong away.

Yun Fengfeng bowed and said, "I pay my respects to the prince, father-in-law. I originally came to pay my respects to the soldiers of Royal Guardian, but I didn't expect Lord Lu to accuse me of trespassing into the military camp. Please help me seek justice. "

Yun Feng understood that as long as he put the matters of the cultivation realm on the table in Great Ming, The experts of the four big sects and the royal family would be wary of each other, and would never make things difficult for each other. They would fight. Eunuch Hsiao and Southern Guarding Prince were stronger than him, but they didn't dare to kill him openly. At the same time, Although the Jade Cave Sect had a powerful family, they didn't dare to kill Lu Changkong openly.

Lord Lu has always been strict in governing the army," said Zhennan Wang. He is a little too rigid in his actions. However, there is indeed something wrong with Daoist entering the military camp privately. If Lord Lu does not carry out orders and prohibitions, how will he manage the army in the future?"

Yun Feng's brain spun extremely quickly, and he immediately bowed deeply to Lu Changkong: "I am devoted to cultivation and live in seclusion. I do not know much about secular matters. When I saw that there was no one guarding the door, I directly walked in. Please forgive me if I'm in the wrong. "

Lu Changkong's right hand, which was being pulled by Eunuch Hsiao, kept accumulating strength, and was forcefully suppressed by Eunuch Hsiao several times. He said with an unfriendly expression. "No, military orders are as heavy as a mountain. If I let you off so easily, wouldn't I just let you go in the future? Wouldn't a Daoist cultivator in a dog cave be able to barge into my camp? "

Southern Guarding Prince smiled, "It's understandable that Daoist Priest doesn't understand the world's military orders. However, military laws! We still have to enforce it. Lord Lu, what should we do with trespassing? "

Lu Changkong knew that he wouldn't be able to kill Yun Feng in front of Southern Guarding Prince, so he could only grit his teeth and say," Considering that they're ignorant and that it's their first time committing a crime, let's beat them up with 200 sticks! "

"Mm! General Lu's punishment is reasonable. " Prince Zhennan said, "However, Elder Yunfeng has a noble status and is also a deity. After eating the military baton, he still has an ugly expression on his face. How about I thicken my skin and beg the Lord for mercy and only use his Daoist robe as a substitute for the execution? "

Southern Guarding Prince had given Lu Changkong enough face. However, Lu Changkong did not have any intention of stopping when he saw good things. "Your Highness, I dare not disobey. I can only use Yun Feng's Daoist robe. However, the rest of the soldiers must not miss a single stick. "

"Of course. " Southern Guarding Prince agreed immediately, then turned to Yun Feng and said, "Elder Daoist, do you have any doubts about Lord Lu's punishment?"

Yun Feng's face had already turned ashen when he heard this, and he wanted to lead his disciples out without receiving a military baton. However, the two great experts were in Royal Guardian, and Lu Changkong was eyeing them covetously. Including the five hundred soldiers of the Royal Guardian, would they be able to escape? Even if. . . He was determined to run. Not only did he commit the crime of trespassing into the military camp, but he also wanted to run away. I'm afraid there's also a major crime of openly resisting arrest and massacring the army. At that time, even if Southern Guarding Prince attacked the Jade Cave Sect and demanded them to kill him, the sect leader would still kidnap him and hand him over to Southern Guarding Prince in order to settle the matter peacefully.

Yun Feng understood that he could only grit his teeth and nod his head. If he dared to say no, he would not be able to walk out of the Royal Guardian. Southern Guarding Prince nodded his head in satisfaction and said, "The rest will be handed over to Lord Lu. I will be supervising the execution from the side. I will not be biased towards any side. "

Lu Changkong said coldly. "Execute!"

Wang Han gave his subordinate a look. A few of the Royal Guardian retreated and secretly replaced the wooden batons that they usually used. They took out the standard steel spears. They broke off the spearhead a few times and walked back with the handles of the spears.

He pressed a few priests on the bench and took off their clothes, revealing their buttocks. He raised the spearhead high above their heads, and the supervising officer began to slowly shout. "One. . . Two. . . Three. . . Four. . "

The Royal Guardian swung their guns and gave them a fierce beating. The falling speed of their weapons was several times faster than what the prison warden shouted. When he shouted, he would usually hit him with three or four sticks.

Liang Wei and the others came from a cultivation background, so how could they not have some skills? While he was protecting his body with his luck, he laughed and laughed mockingly, "Do your best. . . Do your best. . . What's wrong with you guys not eating. . . "

"Senior brother, you're enjoying the fight over there. It's not bad to have someone loosen our muscles and bones for us, but unfortunately, the strength of our hands is too small. The Royal Guardian must have learned this from their Mistress, right? "

Liang Wei was just about to reply when his expression suddenly changed - the iron rod that fell on his butt had already stuck a piece of flesh and blood.

At the same time, Lu Changkong caught a glimpse of the undetectable sneer on Eunuch Hsiao's face from the corner of his eye. He knew that Eunuch Hsiao was secretly plotting something, so he immediately shouted: "Disrespecting military law, add another hundred military batons. "

The Royal Guardian, who had been infuriated by them, saw blood on one of their cudgels. They exerted more strength in their hands, and with a few cracking sounds, the stools that were placed on their backs were shattered. The few priests' buttocks were also lacerated.

However, the Royal Guardian had no intention of stopping. Three or four people had long pulled the long stools to one side to serve. Once the stools were broken, they would immediately change them. When the baton bent, it would immediately be replaced. When it saw that the person had fainted, it would immediately be splashed with cold water. . . The military baton hit Liang Wei and the others until they wailed like ghosts and howled like ghosts. They fainted a few times. Blood flowed all over the ground. When the Royal Guardian put away the military stick that was covered in blood and flesh, Liang Wei and the others had been beaten until their skin and flesh were all gone, leaving only white bones.

If it wasn't for Eunuch Hsiao showing mercy and not sealing all of their cultivation, these few people would have been beaten into a pile of meat paste a long time ago.

Although Yun Feng didn't get beaten up, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood. The military baton that fell on his Daoist robe was like a slap to his face, hitting his ancestor. How could he not suffer internal injuries from anger. . .

After being hit by the baton, Yun Feng took the Daoist robe and used his mana to bring his disciples away. Lu Changkong's sneer could be heard from afar: "Take care, Daoist Priest. Don't make the same mistake when you come to Royal Guardian next time. "

After hearing this, Yun Feng couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Southern Guarding Prince saw that they were far away, so he called Lu Changkong to the Central Army and said, "Changkong! I know you want to kill them. But now is not the time for you to take revenge. Don't blame me! "

" How would I dare to blame His Highness? "

"That's good! It's getting late, I'll be leaving first. " Southern Guarding Prince did not have Lu Changkong to send him off alone.

Eunuch Hsiao patted Lu Changkong on the shoulder and said, "Well done. Although I had the same opinion about whether to kill the people of Jade Cave Sect or Zhu Heng, what I want to tell you is that the people of Jade Cave Sect can die anywhere, but they can't be killed by the people of the Imperial Court in places related to the Imperial Court. Do you understand? "

" Changkong understands! "

Eunuch Hsiao smiled and said," Yes, it's good that you understand. You take care of the things at hand. You can leave tomorrow. I have already found a place for you to go. "