Free Web NovelChapter 1084: Chapter 1044: Betrayal
No matter the reason, no matter the grievances, today it is imperative to get rid of this guy.
But he overlooked one point, and that is the presence of Lin Yi at the scene.
Lin Yi could save him from the opponent’s blade, so he could also save that Wu fellow from his blade.
He saw the old man charge madly toward the Wu fellow, raising his Treasure Sword high, clearly intending to chop him in two.
But just as his sword was about to reach Wu’s head, Lin Yi moved once more. In just a breath’s time, he arrived near the two of them.
He reached out his hand and seized the Treasure Sword again.
With another exertion, there was a cracking sound as the Treasure Sword snapped once more.
This was already the second time this year, and it was enough to astonish the old man, making him instantly come to his senses and recognize reality.
However, this time, his gaze towards Lin Yi was filled with fear.
Previously, he hadn’t taken Lin Yi seriously, but after Lin Yi repeatedly displayed his strength, and hearing what Wu had just said, he began to feel flustered.
Although he was a General, the highest-ranking General of Zhao Country, this old man was still afraid of death.
After all, who wants to die if they can live? The old man thought the same. Seeing his role diminishing, seeing that Wu could replace him, his life could really be in danger.
After all, once he is done away with, it would be like killing a chicken to scare the monkeys. If he is removed, no one under him would dare to oppose Lin Yi.
Or perhaps, all the soldiers under his command would instantly transfer their allegiance to Lin Yi.
Of course, even now, in his heart, he believed Lin Yi was still a subordinate of the Third Prince, and his actions were merely an attempt to seize his military resources.
But he hadn’t considered, if indeed Lin Yi was sent by the Third Prince, and after killing him, seizing his military power, then the Third Prince would be directly rebelling.
There wasn’t a hint of leeway in this situation.
Nevertheless, at this moment, he wasn’t given an opportunity or time to think carefully, which left him thinking like this.
"Dear young brother, don’t listen to his nonsense. Although he is my Commanding Officer, without my Command Token, he cannot gather the Generals for a meeting."
As he said this, the old man paused slightly, then took out an object shaped like a Tiger Talisman from his waist and shook it before Lin Yi.
He then attempted to put it away quickly.
However, he overlooked Lin Yi’s speed.
Just as he was about to put it away, Lin Yi’s arm moved instantly, leaving only a blur in everyone’s eyes, and the Tiger Talisman-shaped object had already reached Lin Yi’s hand.
This action left the old man completely stunned.
At the same time, he cursed himself internally for being so foolish. Knowing the opponent’s quick reflexes, why did he still take it out?
Moreover, he realized just how fast Lin Yi really was. The moment Lin Yi moved, he hadn’t even had time to react instinctively, the Tiger Talisman was gone.
"Haha, since he needs this thing, I’ll give it to him. Now, do you think you have any use left?"
Holding the half Tiger Talisman in his hand, Lin Yi slightly curled his lips, looking at the old man with a gaze full of mockery.
Not only him, beside him, the General named Wu couldn’t help but burst into laughter, also looking at the old man with a mocking gaze.
This time, the old man had no leverage left. As long as Lin Yi walked out, he could exercise all his powers, as long as the Tiger Talisman was in his hand.
Looking at the old man, he bitterly smacked his forehead and closed his eyes, accepting his fate. He knew all the initiative was now on the opponent’s side, and with just a whim, they could end his life, without room for negotiation.
"It seems you have acknowledged the current situation, so now I’ll give you an opportunity. Go outside the camp and call your personal soldiers over to summon the Generals for a meeting."
The General Wu, who was gloating earlier, hearing Lin Yi’s words, suddenly froze on the spot.
He initially thought Lin Yi would have him go to summon the Generals, but was utterly surprised that Lin Yi completely ignored him.
This left his little plan null and void. He originally thought that if Lin Yi sent him out with the Tiger Talisman, he wouldn’t return.
No, more accurately, he wouldn’t return alone. He would not only bring back those Generals but also countless soldiers to surround the place.
Then, with a shower of arrows, everyone inside would be dead, and the one with the Tiger Talisman, he could take over all the military power.
Now, looking at his own circumstances, returning to Zhao Country as a General was impossible. Therefore, the only thing he could do was to seize control of this 70,000-strong army and then, with these forces, return to Zhao Country’s Capital to control the puppet and command the nobles.
By then, he might just take over control of Zhao Country. freewebnøvel.com
As for how the Six Nations would handle Yan Country waiting to join forces with him, that was something he couldn’t consider now.
Compared to his life and future, the only thing he could do now was to protect everything he could.
As for the land of the Right Country, hehe, given his current unstable position, only a fool would bother with that.
Haven’t you heard the phrase ’stabilize internal affairs before tackling external ones’?
Once he grasped real power and took over Zhao Country, why worry about anything else?
Even the old man, who had resigned himself to fate, was shocked. He never expected that Lin Yi, instead of using Wu, spoke those words to him again, leaving him somewhat puzzled.
[To be continued...]
