Wolong City, the city gate is still wide open, but the number of guards on the city wall and below has increased tenfold. The bustling scene of merchants and travelers that once existed is no longer there, replaced by a heavy and oppressive atmosphere, which really has a taste of a great war approaching.

  A team of fast horses came galloping from the south, the lookout soldiers on the city wall saw clearly and immediately blew the alarm trumpet.

  There was a flurry of activity at the foot of the city, fortunately there were not many people coming, and the gate had not been closed, only over 100 people went out of the city to wait in battle formation.

  After more than a year of training, the soldiers in Wulong City are no longer what they used to be. Their training intensity is now in no way inferior to that of the 5,000 iron cavalry under the command of Fang Ming. The only thing lacking is that they have not been on the battlefield and have not experienced the test of blood and fire.

  But if it's used to scare people or as a facade, then it's more than suitable.

  Within the city, more than 200 cavalrymen of the red ocean picked up their weapons. Once a conflict broke out outside the city, these true main forces would immediately quell the disturbance with lightning speed.

  More than thirty swift horses were exceptionally fast, and in the blink of an eye, they had already rushed near. The hundred-man vanguard outside the city looked through their binoculars, although everyone's face was obscured, making it impossible to see their features clearly, but the horse under the leader's crotch was more familiar than ever.

  His face changed, reacting extremely quickly, putting down the telescope, shouting loudly, instantly those one hundred soldiers simultaneously raised their long guns, gun tips pointing to the sky, this was the highest courtesy that riflemen showed to their superiors.

  The newcomer rushed to their front, lifted the veil and revealed a vibrant face, not handsome but seemingly having an irresistible charm. With a glance, he exuded an aura of dominance, making people involuntarily feel reverence and dare not contend with him.

  He was one of the two city masters of Wodragon City, Xu Haifeng.

  Every master has his own unique temperament, which is related to each person's opportunity and character, and is never the same.

  The so-called number one in the world, Taiyi True Man, is peaceful and calm, and it was only with his ability that he could completely conceal his true identity as a master for decades without being known to others.

  The First Man of the South, Cheng Xuanfeng, understood spiritual power in his great anger, so he grew old but remained strong, and his killing aura was not reduced from his youth.

  While Xu Haifeng can become a grandmaster, apart from his own opportunities, the snake blood in his body is crucial. That's why his state of mind is particularly special compared to other top-notch peers. Logically speaking, when martial arts cultivation reaches their level, they should be able to see through cause and effect, although they still can't put down everything, they shouldn't have worldly ambitions anymore.

  Among all the top masters, only Xu Haifeng still has the desire to compete for the world and seize the Central Plains. If it were someone else, their martial arts cultivation would have greatly regressed, or even fallen out of the realm of masters. But Xu Haifeng not only had no flaws, but instead became even more overbearing.

  "We pay our respects to the Lord of the City." Over a hundred people shouted in unison.

  Xu Haifeng nodded slightly, and suddenly felt a slight abnormality behind him. He seemed to be unintentionally looking back, and in the direction of Ming Shen's gaze, he was staring at himself with an unusual expression. His eyes contained too many things, like envy and jealousy, like admiration and repression, which made people feel extremely uncomfortable due to the contradictions.

  Xu Haifeng carelessly revealed his most cheerful side to him, and he was well aware of the state of mind of Fang Ming, but he couldn't help it.

  When they first met, Xu Haifeng was just a young and inexperienced newcomer. Now, after only a few years, he has already surpassed him in many ways. This process is like a dream, making people feel as if they are still in a dream.

  Xiang Ming is a dragon and phoenix among humans, the undisputed number one among the younger generation of the four major families. But precisely because of his outstanding talent, he is arrogant and self-confident.

  Seeing someone far inferior to himself rise like a comet, eventually surpassing him and leaving him behind with an increasingly widening gap, how can he remain calm and unruffled? After all, he is just an ordinary person.

  This knot in the heart, if it can't be untied smoothly, then perhaps one day, this pair of brothers who could share life and death will become sworn enemies.

  Xu Haifeng knew very well, but he could only watch the changes. Because he knew that this knot in his heart, except for himself, no one else could replace him to open it, and the only thing he could do was to try his best to maintain this rare friendship.

  Since he handed over the letter to Jiang Kongming, he was no longer the old Xu Haifeng. From that day on, he became a bright and upright, promise-keeping Grandmaster.

  As for everything else, he has made it very clear that everything is entrusted to Jiang Gongming, this loyal and untreasonous Jiang Da Junshi who possesses the ability to point out the mountains and rivers.

  "Big brother, let's go into town." Xǔ Hǎifēng asked with a smile.

  He spoke casually, yet was naturally filled with unquestionable dignity and sincere treatment of openness.

  She murmured slightly, as if waking up from a dream, and nodded subconsciously without speaking.

  A group of people rushed into the city like flying.

  Fang Ming did not notice that his expression had fallen into the eyes of Ge Haojian and Lü Yangming. The two men's eyes met, and they immediately looked away. However, a sharp glint flashed in Ge Haojian's eyes, as if he had made some decision, while Lü Yangming remained calm and composed, seemingly unaware.

  After entering the inner city, Jiang Gongming had already received the news and waited for a long time in the Policy Hall.

  Xu Haifeng was sharp-eyed and caught sight of a lovely figure in an instant. Seeing their arrival, she welcomed them even more quickly than Jiang Kongming.

  Xu Haifeng stretched out his hand and wrapped it around that fiery, fragrant, delicate body, pulling it into his embrace.

  "Little sister, what's wrong?" Fang Ming had been walking alongside him and could see clearly that the person was his beloved younger sister Fang Yingying. However, she looked different from her usual cheerful self, with red and swollen eyes, a sorrowful expression, and seemed like a completely different person.

  Fang Yingying raised her head, clenched her teeth, and seemed to be enduring something. After a moment, she finally asked: "Big brother, father... is he..."

  Although she didn't continue speaking, her meaning was already well understood by everyone present.

  When the direction of her eyes turns red, look away and don't look at her again.

  Fang Yingying's face turned even paler, her gaze shifting from her brother to her husband's face, only to see Xu Haifeng's expression turn gloomy, and he let out a long sigh, nodding silently.

  The last bit of luck hidden in her heart has been shattered, and Fang Yingying can no longer bear it, burying her head in Xu Haifeng's chest, crying silently.

  Xu Haifeng gently stroked her hair, but his eyes were fixed on Jiang Kongming in front of him.

  Jiang Gongming slightly bowed to the two of them and said, "The Roman troops have been lingering outside for over a hundred miles, it has already been more than ten days. I couldn't fathom their intentions, so I didn't dare to make any rash decisions or take any actions without authorization, all I can do is wait for your return to take charge."

  Fang and Xu were both stunned. When had General Jiang ever been so polite?

  At this time, Zhì Déyù stood out from the crowd, without even looking at Jiǎng Kǒngmíng, and walked straight to Xǔ and Fāng, saying: "Big brother, sister's husband, you two are finally back."

  The two of them were even more astonished, and in Zhì's tone, there was a hint of indignation and melancholy. Seeing them, the feeling of relief was absolutely fake, could it be that in this Wò Lóng City, there was still someone who dared to give him a hard time?

  Their eyes quickly swept over Fang Ying's body.

  "Second brother, everything is fine at home." Fang Ming replied casually.

  "Hmm, everything is fine, under the wise leadership of General Chiang, what's not good?" Zhi Leng said with a cold sneer.

  Fang Ming's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Xu Haifeng, and it just so happened that their eyes met. Only then did the two of them realize that the person who had offended him was not Fang Yunying, but rather Jiang Kongming.

  Their eyes swept across the faces of the crowd, clearly detecting the heavy and uncomfortable atmosphere. In their hearts, they were extremely surprised, who was Jiang Kongming, and how could he become such a situation with his talent, wisdom and insight. No wonder he said those words as soon as they met.

  Xu Haifeng was about to speak when he suddenly felt his shirt collar tighten, and it turned out that Fang Yingying was secretly pulling on it. He immediately closed his lips tightly and didn't say a word.

  Fang Zhi turned around and said to Jiang Gongming, "General Jiang, my ancestors have ordered that as soon as my brother and sister's husband return, I must see them immediately. What do you think?"

  Jiang Kongming smiled and said, "Of course we will follow Old Lady Fang's words. There is nothing urgent at the moment, so let's have you meet with her first, General, and then we can discuss further."

  Fang Zhì's eyebrows rose in unison, as if he had a sense of relief and relaxation. His voice immediately became cheerful: "Big brother, sister-in-law, let's go."

  The two of them nodded to Jiang Kung-ming at the same time, and Xu Haifeng took this opportunity to introduce Ge Haojian and Lü Yangming to Jiang Kung-ming before leaving with Zhi Li. In a flash, Xu Haifeng noticed that hint of a smile in Jiang Kung-ming's eyes, and suddenly he understood - there must be some deep meaning behind his actions, it was just that he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

  Away from the government hall, Zhi saw that there was no one around and complained to Xu Haifeng: "Brother-in-law, you this...this dog head strategist is really a domineering person."

  Xu Haifeng was shocked and asked: "General Jiang has always been polite to others, how could he suddenly become like this?"

  Fang Xiang raised an eyebrow and said, "Ever since your brother-in-law came to power on your behalf, he's been like a different person. His words are no longer polite, often making people feel extremely embarrassed, perhaps this is his true nature."

  Xu Haifeng turned his head and saw that Fang Xiang was slowly shaking his head, with a look of doubt and disbelief on his face.

  Just as Fang Zhicheng was about to explain, Fang Yingying scolded him, "What time is it now? Brother Zhicheng, you're still stuck on this issue. Didn't I promise you that Jiang Junshi is absolutely not a bad person?"

  Fang Zhicheng's face was gloomy, and he only responded with a perfunctory "yes" and "uh-huh", but just by looking at his expression, it was clear that he didn't believe what his sister said from the bottom of his heart.