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She had wanted to ask this question back in Jiuquan Town.
They just couldn't find a good opportunity.
She had always thought that Su Feng and Jiang Dalong might be related, which was why they were so close.
But now it seems something is wrong.
When it came to his father's disappearance, Jiang Dalong immediately sought help from Su Feng.
This only made their relationship even more ambiguous.
"Hehe—" Su Feng chuckled noncommittally, but did not give a direct answer.
On the contrary, Jiang Dalong suddenly revealed an excited smile, "Oh my, Young Master Su and I are sworn brothers!"
This relationship seemed to make Jiang Dalong quite proud, and he kept showing it off.
She even recounted how Su Feng had rescued her back in Shuilian Town.
Annie was shocked upon hearing this, and her gaze towards Su Feng brightened even more. "So Young Master Su is this amazing?"
"Of course, Young Master Su's magical powers are..." Jiang Dalong exclaimed, gesturing wildly and even imitating the gestures Su Feng used when he unleashed the Palm Thunder.
Su Feng felt extremely uncomfortable watching this and quickly raised his hand to interrupt, "Alright, alright, Commander, you're exaggerating a bit."
"Hehehe," Jiang Dalong realized he had lost his composure, scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, "I'm clumsy and can't imitate Young Master Su's heroic demeanor."
It was as if a floodgate had been opened; for the rest of the journey, all I could hear was Jiang Dalong's voice.
Su Feng regretted his decision to ride in this carriage.
……
After passing Shuilian Town and crossing two more passes, we arrived at an area with higher elevations and more treacherous terrain.
From here, we are only one leg of the journey away from our destination, Luhua Town.
"General, Deer Flower Town is just ahead!"
The soldier sitting at the front, controlling the horses, lifted the curtain and called out to the people inside.
After a long and arduous seven-day journey, we finally arrived.
Looking out the window, all I could see was a vast expanse of yellow sand and desert, with towering mountains and steep ridges in the distance, but they were utterly devoid of any beauty.
There was no lush green vegetation, no clear streams; all that could be seen was a gray-yellow expanse.
Even the climate will be hotter.
Upon entering Luhua Town, we randomly chose a post station to stop at and handed over the entire carriage to the post station staff for management.
Having finally arrived at our destination, the first thing we need to do is satisfy our hunger.
The area where Luhua Town is located is different from that of Renjia Town. There are more wild animals around, so there are many butcher shops here.
Some dog butchers even hung severed dog heads on silver hooks. This bloody scene made Annie feel uncomfortable, and she covered her mouth and hurried past.
"Ugh, it's been so long since I've been here... It's still as barbaric as ever." Jiang Dalong strode down the street, complaining freely.
The local customs and culture are characterized by their raw and untamed nature. Because the area is not near the sea, it's practically impossible to find seafood here.
But instead, there were all sorts of meats that had never been seen before.
Su Feng didn't have much affection for this town either; it reeked of blood.
The weight of the sins he had committed made him feel oppressed ever since he entered the palace.
Several burly men, shirtless, carried the carcass of a wild boar across the street, dripping blood all over the ground.
The pungent, fishy smell made Annie nauseous, and she clung tightly to Su Feng's arm, too afraid to move.
"Young Master Su, we...we need to find a place to stay quickly..."
It seems that Annie beside him could no longer bear the bloody scenes of killing.
"There's an inn up ahead, let's go put our luggage there first."
Su Feng pointed out the way, and Jiang Dalong followed without complaint.
Once inside the inn, they inquired and learned just how renowned Marshal Xu was in the area.
Every so often, he would lead a large group of troops on horseback to hunt in the mountains a hundred miles away. The wild boar we just saw was the one that Commander Xu hunted back today.
In this way, Su Feng was able to roughly guess Xu Dashuai's personality.
It seems that, like the movie "The Haunted House," Xu Dashuai has a great spirit of adventure.
No wonder they always manage to find some rare and exotic items.
After resting at the inn for a while and having lunch nearby, the group set off for the Marshal's Mansion.
The mansion is located in the upper level of Deer Flower Town...
Its location is similar to that of Shuilian Town; only those in high positions of power would choose to live in a high place.
On the way to the Marshal's Mansion, the local residents we met were almost all rough, burly men with tanned skin, even the women.
It is extremely rare to see wealthy people dressed in suits like those in Jiuquan Town and Shuilian Town.
"It seems that Deer Flower Town hasn't caught up with international standards," Jiang Dalong joked.
In recent years, as the seaport has connected with the world, life in the coastal towns has become richer.
The various imported goods increased the income of local residents and also filled Jiang Dalong's pockets.
In comparison, Luhua Town appears somewhat backward and impoverished.
The pervasive smell of blood indicates that the locals make a living by hunting, and the entire town doesn't even have a decent jewelry store.
But it is precisely because of this that Jiang Dalong is filled with resentment!
Despite the backwardness and poverty of the town under his jurisdiction, Marshal Xu still became the richest and most powerful among these warlords!
They relied entirely on treasures unearthed by tomb raiders; how can you argue with that?
"arrive."
Stop in your tracks; ahead lies the Marshal Xu's mansion, where he resides.
Solemn and dignified... quite different from Jiang Dalong's grand mansion.
It retains a classical feel, as if it were from a bygone era...
"Who are you?!"
The soldiers guarding the gate stopped Jiang Dalong as he was about to enter.
"Pah! Don't you know who I am?!"
Jiang Dalong pointed at himself, "Are you all tired of living? Go back and ask your Commander Xu who he invited!!"
He then tossed out the invitation, which the two soldiers glanced at before reluctantly letting them pass.
Su Feng naturally noticed this subtle atmosphere.
As the saying goes, "A dog relies on its master's power."
Now, Marshal Xu's reputation is so great, his family fortune is so abundant, and his military strength is unmatched.
As a result, the soldiers under him also became arrogant and disrespectful.
Even when facing Jiang Dalong's visit, they did not show the slightest respect.
It seems... going to this appointment might bring trouble.
"Tsk!" Jiang Dalong clearly displeased with the soldiers at the door, but didn't say much. He turned to look at Su Feng and said, "Young Master Su, let's go in. I don't want to lower myself to their level."
Su Feng nodded, and he and Annie were about to enter the courtyard.
Unexpectedly, the two soldiers who had stopped Jiang Dalong earlier used the same trick again, raising their gun barrels to block the door.
"Our commander-in-chief invited commanders-in-chief from all over the country. You are not on the list and cannot enter!"
Before Su Feng could react to the two soldiers' cold words, Jiang Dalong jumped up and rushed over to pry open the two guns blocking the door.
"What do you mean by this?! They are all my guests, Jiang Dalong's guests!"
"I'm sorry, the commander has ordered that no one not on the invitation list is allowed to enter."
The two continued to ignore him, maintaining a contemptuous attitude towards Jiang Dalong.
"What two loyal dogs." Su Feng crossed his arms and suddenly sneered.
When these words reached the ears of the two soldiers, their faces instantly darkened. "What did you just say?"
"I'm just stating the facts."
Su Feng continued without changing his expression.
歘!
The two soldiers instantly raised their guns, the dark muzzles pointing directly at Su Feng.
"Say that again if you dare! Based on the slander you just made against the Commander-in-Chief, we could kill you right now!"
Facing the gun barrel, Su Feng did not back down an inch, but instead began to gather his spiritual energy.
He wouldn't mind taking action...
"What kind of look is that?!"
The two were somewhat dumbfounded.
This was the first time they had ever seen someone remain so calm in the face of a gun.
Are there really people who are not afraid of death?
Throughout the entire process, Su Feng remained motionless, letting the two people in front of him tremble.
With just a glance, he could send chills down their spines, making them feel as if they were experiencing the horrors of hell.
It felt like the most terrifying thing was happening.
The red light shining in those eyes shattered their last psychological defenses, causing their legs to go weak and they to collapse to the ground with a thud.
They were completely bewildered.
Even though the boy in front of them hadn't done anything, they had already lost all will to fight and were only thinking about escaping as quickly as possible.