Chapter 490: Formidable figure (1/2)
Chapter 490: Formidable figure
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
”It's the Yan Cloud Cavalry?!”
When Li Jingfeng and the rest of the Red Pinion Squad saw the six clouds, their expressions changed.
The Great Xia had many elite squads.
The Dragon Protection Squad, the Mountain Breaking Army, the Red Pinion Squad...
All of these were elite armies.
However, if there was one army that would rank above them, then it would undoubtedly be the Yan Cloud Cavalry.
It wasn't because the soldiers of the Yan Cloud Cavalry were more skilled or powerful. It was because of where they trained.
Western Liang!
A barren land.
They were always under assault from the wind, sand, and dust. They drank blood and feasted on meat.
The Yan Family was the leading family in Western Liang. Its history is even longer than that of the Great Xia's. They controlled Western Liang even before the Great Xia was founded.
The 13 Constabularies supported the Great Xia in its conquest of the world.
However, every Emperor left the defense of Western Liang to the Yan Family. When the six blood clouds of the Yan Family rose up in those harsh conditions, the soldiers of the 13 Constabularies would stop in the tracks.
It was impossible to fight there!
”Yan Cloud Cavalry!” Chi Hou clenched his fists. He never expected the Yan Cloud Cavalry to appear here.
Fang Zhengzhi was in the Northern Region, Huai An County, the Northern Mountain Village.
When Chi Hou got the news, he had immediately given his orders and marched for two days straight.
He didn't even stop for a break!
Where was the Yan Cloud Cavalry located?
In Western Liang!
Thousands of miles away!
Yet, they had arrived a mere four hours after the Red Pinion Squad. What kind of speed was that? Could it be...
Chi Hou looked at the Yan Cloud Cavalry soldier. He looked down at the soldier's waist and understood everything instantly.
There was a bloody, half-eaten piece of meat hanging on this soldier's waist.
Raw!
This was the most efficient way to travel! Furthermore, they could conserve their energy!
They could travel as quickly as possible, stop at any time, and fight at a moment's notice.
However, this was also the most primitive and barbaric method.
”Good, very good! The Yan Cloud Cavalry lives up to its name!” Chi Hou clenched his fists in admiration.
He also couldn't help but suppress some of his other emotions.
He didn't like to lose.
Li Jingfeng also noticed the piece of raw meat dangling from the waist of that soldier. He felt a chill down his spine.
This was true aggression.
An animalistic aggression.
”The Yan Cloud Cavalry still train this way?” Li Jingfeng knew that the Yan Cloud Cavalry didn't just think of this method. They had been doing this for a long time!
Raw meat was not good to eat!
If they did not train their bodies to digest and handle the raw meat, they would all be rolling on the ground by now.
The 2000 Red Pinion Squad soldiers could also feel that domineering aggression.
They tightened their grip around their spears.
At that moment, the soldier whose cloak had been ripped apart leapt into action. He drew a dagger and thrust it towards his throat.
”Clang!”
The dagger fell to the ground.
”I deserve to die!” The soldier's expression changed.
”It is not your fault. We are up against Chi Hou. It was only a matter of time before our identity was revealed. Just remember this incident and do better in future battles!” A voice rang out from within the ranks.
”Yes, sir!”
...
The thirst for blood had subsided significantly. Fang Zhengzhi walked forward and Chi Hou didn't seem to have any intention of stopping him.
Fang Zhengzhi walked over to the Yan Cloud Cavalry.
”Greetings, Young Master Fang!” The 3000 strong Yan Cloud Cavalry bowed respectfully.
Then, a figure walked out from within the ranks.
He was also wearing a black cloak and a veil. However, he took off the veil when he walked out of the ranks.
He smiled icily. Despite the punishing journey, he did not seem tired at all. He looked at Fang Zhengzhi with caring eyes.
Yan Xiu.
This was a man who had returned to Western Liang after the court examination results were released. He never stepped foot in the capital after that day.
”How have you been over the past year?”
”How have you been?”
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu greeted each other in front of both armies.
After one year...
The two of them still talked to each other the same way. It was as calm and ordinary as the water in the stream.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu chuckled.
”I've been well.”
Their voices echoed out in unison. It was almost as if they had forgotten about the two armies standing behind them.
Then...
Fang Zhengzhi began introducing the surroundings to Yan Xiu.
”Look, this is where I grew up. The Northern Mountain Village is a beautiful place. The water is clear and the air is fresh! You can even see the bottom of the river and the fish that swim inside it.”
”Mm.”
”Did you skip breakfast? Come and have some at my place!”
”Okay.”