Eternal Saber

Chapter 636: Chapter 57: A Turtle in a Jar

The crowd entered in single file, led by a man in his fifties, whose face was sinister, his hands clasped behind his back. He surveyed the surroundings and finally fixed his gaze on the four people of Changsun Ming, letting out a cold laugh.

"I had long suspected that there was something unusual about the Qian Country diplomatic mission, and it turns out I was right!"

This man was none other than the current king of Wusun Country, Little Kunmi.

Despite the fact that Changsun Ming and his three companions had disguised themselves and arrived masked, their every move was well within Little Kunmi’s control.

More and more imperial guards flooded into the grand hall, each exuding a murderous aura, encircling the place tightly, leaving no gaps.

"Qin Dalu!"

At this moment, a hoarse voice came from the innermost cell: "The former king treated you well, trusting you to become the prime minister of a nation, to assist the new ruler."

"If you still remember the kindness of the former king, it’s not too late to turn back now!"

In Wusun, the prime minister is also referred to as Xiang Dalu, wielding great power, not only handling political affairs but also controlling military power, akin to the prime minister and grand commandant of Qian Country.

Once Xiang Dalu and Little Kunmi joined forces, Great Kunmi stood no chance.

Similarly, if Xiang Dalu were willing to stand on Great Kunmi’s side, the situation would immediately change!

Prime Minister Qin reached this position not only because of his governance skills but also because he is a top-tier innate expert.

The words of the chubby old man made Little Kunmi somewhat nervous.

"Hehe."

Emerging from behind Little Kunmi, an elderly man with gray hair walked out slowly, chuckling lightly and said, "Crazy old man, at this point, your rebellious faction is destined to fail, no need to waste your efforts sowing discord."

"Today’s outcome is due to your overestimation of your capabilities, vainly trying to resist the court of Barbarian Land, tantamount to a mantis trying to stop a chariot, courting disaster."

"I am fulfilling the last wish of the former king, to support the new ruler, but I do not wish to see Wusun Country destroyed at your hands..."

The chubby old man couldn’t stand it any longer, swearing angrily, "You’re talking nonsense! A backstabber, betrayer!"

"Hmph!"

Prime Minister Qin snorted coldly, "Crazy old man, you’re already a cripple, yet still so angry. Be careful not to get yourself worked up to death."

"What did you say!"

Changsun Ming’s heart trembled.

Li Shuhu couldn’t help but ask, "What do you mean by cripple?"

Feng Xu was crucial to them!

Yuan Qingmo’s life and death, the survival of Liangzhou, all depended on Feng Xu.

If he had become a cripple...

Li Zhongmou sighed and said, "Elder Feng’s dantian was destroyed by a barbarian grandmaster, otherwise this small prison could not possibly confine Elder Feng."

Changsun Ming and Li Shuhu felt a chill in their hearts.

Chen Tang remained expressionless, his gaze growing colder.

From beginning to end, he did not speak.

And in the grand hall, although it was brightly lit, with his face masked, the chubby old man and others could not recognize him.

"Qin, Prime Minister Qin."

At that moment, a cowardly voice came from another cell.

A teenage boy curled up in the corner, weakly asking, "Qin, Prime Minister Qin, I’ll do whatever you say from now on, can you save me?"

"What do you think?"

Prime Minister Qin smiled faintly.

The chubby old man sighed, "Great Kunmi, what’s the point."

The boy’s words only brought humiliation upon himself.

This boy inherited the title of Great Kunmi from the former king, but being too young, he struggled to gain the people’s support.

Therefore, the former king entrusted Prime Minister Qin with governance affairs and asked Feng Xu to take him under his wing as a disciple.

This way, there would be a double insurance.

But unexpectedly, the southern advance of the barbarian race provided Little Kunmi with an opportunity to seize power!

The chubby old man said, "After all, he’s the descendant of the former king, merely in his teens, with no foundation or prestige, he can’t stir up much trouble. Your major objective is accomplished, spare his life."

"Crazy old man, you’re being a bit naive."

Little Kunmi said sinisterly, "I’ve always believed in one thing, if you don’t eradicate the roots, troubles will come endlessly!"

The chubby old man gritted his teeth and said venomously, "Little Kunmi, don’t push things too far, I’ve roamed Jianghu for many years and still have some friends. If they come after you, how many lives do you think you have left?"

"Haha!"

Little Kunmi burst into laughter, nonchalant, "Crazy old man, such words may scare others but you think you can threaten me?"

"Your so-called friends aren’t just these few juniors, are they? Hahaha, relying on them?"

Little Kunmi’s face turned serious, and he said slowly, "Let me tell you, none of these four will leave today!"

Murong Haitang, realizing their identity could no longer be concealed, removed her mask and said solemnly, "We are from the Qian Country delegation, from the Changsun Clan and Murong Clan. Murong Daoye is my grandfather, his master! Think carefully if you want to detain us."

Hearing the name Murong Daoye, Little Kunmi and Prime Minister Qin’s expressions changed.

This person was a grandmaster of the Transformation Realm, Daqian’s First War God, of great renown.

Anyone hearing this name would have some concerns.

Little Kunmi frowned deeply, his face uncertain, looking towards Prime Minister Qin behind him.

Prime Minister Qin hesitated a bit, then shook his head, "In that case, we can’t let them leave, and not only that, but we must not spare their lives, we must silence them!"

"Afterward, we can frame their deaths on the remnants of Great Kunmi’s rebellious followers."

Little Kunmi’s face was gloomy, nodding in agreement, "Indeed, if we let them leave and spread the news, it might cause trouble instead."

Changsun Ming’s expression turned grave, gripping his spear tightly, realizing an intense battle was imminent.

"When the time comes, fight with all your strength and try to break through, do not linger in battle."

Changsun Ming whispered.

"You won’t be able to break through."

Prime Minister Qin smiled and shook his head, "A few fifth and fourth-grade juniors daring to infiltrate the Wusun Royal Palace at night, truly not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth!"

Little Kunmi said, "The guards here are Wusun Country’s elite, once they finish dealing with Great Kunmi’s remaining forces in the city, the other guards will return, you’ll find nowhere to escape."

"Who will be the one trapped, that’s hard to say."

At this moment, the tall man among the four, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke with a calm tone.

Then he ripped off his mask and walked towards the cell at the far end of the grand hall.

Hearing this voice, Li Zhongmou’s heart was stirred, instinctively looking up.

The chubby old man seemed to realize something, his eyes widening in shock, wanting to see the person’s face clearly.

As Chen Tang approached, the chubby old man saw clearly, and an expression of disbelief surged over his face.

"You, you, kid, why are you here?"

The chubby old man was emotionally moved, simultaneously surprised and delighted, his voice trembling.

Chen Tang smiled, "Missed you, so I came to see you."

"Nonsense, I don’t buy it!"

The chubby old man laughed and scolded, then, as if remembering something, his expression changed, hastily saying, "You must leave, ignore me, you definitely need to bring a grandmaster here!"

"If I leave, what if you die here?"

Chen Tang shook his head with a smile, opened the cell, and with a few random tugs, broke the chains binding the chubby old man.

The old man and young man used to talk this way back in Changze County, bantering without reservation.

The chubby old man let out a surprised sound.

The chains binding him were made of specially crafted refined steel, able to restrain even a Third Grade Martial Artist!

Yet now, they were easily crushed by Chen Tang?

It’s only been over two years, and this kid has grown to this extent?