Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 8 - Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4

They finally reached the borders of Yong Yin. Feng Ming was still lying asleep within Rong Tian’s embrace.

They joined up with the other the troops. Rong Tian was afraid that the noises might wake Feng Ming and was about to give a signal for them to quiet down, but Chiu Yue and Chiu Xing notice the immobilized Feng Ming in Rong Tian’s arms and started shaking him and asking what happened to him.

Before Rong Tian could explain anything, Chiu Lan rushed forth and started crying, believing that something bad happened to Duke Ming.

Feng Ming was sleeping soundly, but when hearing the sound of someone crying next to his ears and being pulled by another, he had to wake from his beautiful dream. With his half-closed eyes, he muttered as he frowned.

FM: Knock it off...the day is still early, kind-hearted Chiu Lan, let me sleep a bit more.... When Chiu Xing heard him speak, she was shock and then overjoyed.

CX: Duke Ming is okay! Duke Ming is alright!

Feng Ming was still dazing off until he noticed Chiu Lan and had his eyes wide opened that he excitedly screamed out and bounced up from where he was. Rong Tian was caught off guard and almost dropped Feng Ming.

Everyone was happy, Chiu Lan was crying tears of joy as for Chiu Xing and Chiu Lan, they looked over at Lie Er and scolded him for not telling them earlier that Feng Ming was alright.

LE: How can I explain? I didn’t even get a chance to open my mouth...

“Lie Er!” A sudden shout was heard and the sound of horse galloping was heading towards them. The person on the horse was trembling all over with excitement, his horse grazed next to Lie Er and that person held his hand out to grab Lie Er.

Lie Er’s eyes suddenly lit up, he didn’t avoid that person’s hand and immediately jumped from his horse over to the other person’s.

The two people sitting on the horse, one was Lie Er, and the other person of course was Prince of Yong Yin, Yong Yi.

They both sat on the horse and gave the other a soft intimate kiss. Yong Yi didn’t pay any attention to Rong Tian, only focused his attention on Lie Er: “Lie Er, Lie Er, Lie Er...”

Lie Er rolled his eyes.

LE: I went through many hardships and just came back, but yet you didn’t even ask if I was injured or anything.

YY: You’re injured? Where?

Yong Yi anxiously stroked his hands all over Lie Er, not even showing the slightest appearance of a Crown Prince of Yong Yin.

Being touched all over the place by Yong Yi, Lie Er felt ticklish and couldn’t stop laughing, he begged for mercy.

LE: I lied, I’m not injured. Yong Yi stop touching now!

As for Feng Ming, he was surrounded by Chiu Lan and them and they wouldn’t stop crying, so he also begged for mercy.

FM: My body is all better, my head is also better too. Everything is fine, so please don’t cry anymore.

RT: Everyone has travel for a long distance, must all be tired, let us first return to the campsite.

So everyone grabbed a horse to return. Even though Lie Er had a horse of his own, Yong Yi refused to let him ride alone. Chiu Xing and Chiu Yue decided to ride together on a horse, leaving poor Chiu Lan feeling alone.

In that moment, Rong Hu grabbed hold of Chiu Lan by the waist and carried her onto his horse, resting her back on his oven hot chest.

RH: Duke Ming is hungry, let our horse rush full speed back to the campsite. You are unfamiliar with horseback riding so ride along with me, alright?

CX/CY: Rong Hu is so manly! (applauded loudly at them)

Lie Er faced Rong Hu and started whistling, then turned his head towards Yong Yi and gave him a sweet smile causing Yong Yi’s heart to skip a beat.

Rong Tian holding Feng Ming, laughed out.

RT: That’s right, this is my order. I will give the order that from now on when there’s a time we need to ride horses, Rong Hu will protect Chiu Lan at all cost, without any mistake.

Rong Tian whipped the horse, shouted loudly and took the lead heading straight to the campsite. Everyone followed behind leaving a huge dust bowl.

Chiu Lan’s cheeks were flushed red with embarrassment, she elbowed Rong Hu in the chest and whispered: “Why aren’t you going?”

RH: It seems that if I brought you along and catch up to them, then we’ll be leaving behind Lie Er, Chiu Xing, and Chiu Yue.

However, Rong Hu quickly caught up to Feng Ming and Rong Tian.

FM: Where’s the campsite? Is Empress Dowager already there ahead of us?

RT: Empress Dowager separated with us halfway through the trip. She didn’t cross Bo Jian so she’s probably there four days ago. The campsite is within a beautiful valley within/along Aman River. Once we get there, I guarantee you will love it. However...there’s...

The wind was loud and rustling at Feng Ming’s ears that he couldn’t hear Rong Tian’s last few words. While resting within Rong Tian’s embrace, his hands were idle so he stroked both of Rong Tian’s thighs.

Rong Tian’s pupils dilated and he tried to restrain himself.

RT: Feng Ming, do you want me to pull the horse over and punish you right on the spot? Feng Ming turned around and saw Rong Tian’s eyes emitted flames of desire and knew his teasing was too far, stick out his tongue and quickly withdrew his hands and held onto the horse’s mane.

At the same time, Rong Hu pulled up beside Rong Tian and told him.

RH: Prince Yong Yi said that he and Lie Er have something to talk about, a little later they will follow back to the campsite.

Feng Ming and Rong Tian almost had a moment of passion and now it seems that Yong Yi must have found somewhere to “punish” Lie Er at the spot.

Feng Ming thought: That Yong Yi seems to be a nice person, yet it seems that he is more of a sex addict than Rong Tian.

Just when he looked up, he met with Rong Tian’s pensive eyes, he suddenly was alarmed and severely warned Rong Tian.

FM: You better not have any crazy ideas, I won’t agree to it even if you kill me.

Rong Tian made a sad sorrowful expression.

RT: Fine, luckily the campsite is not far from here. (He lowered his head and gave a quick kiss)

Soon they came upon the entrance to the valley. Rong Tian signaled everyone else to head into the valley while he and Feng Ming stay outside for a bit. Feng Ming was sitting by the lake and felt something was off.

FM: Is there something you wanted to tell me?

Rong Tian stood next to the horse and didn’t say anything.

FM: Rong Tian, you’re rarely hesitant like this.

Feng Ming stood up and pulled Rong Tian’s sleeves to make him sit down along with him.

FM: If there is something on your mind, just tell me. Duke Ming is very understanding, I will absorb everything.

RT: Inside the valley, there is someone you might not expect.

FM: Someone I don’t expect? You’re not going to...

Before he could finish, Rong Tian reached out his arms and held Feng Ming fiercely.

RT: Feng Ming, no one can change the past, they can only look towards the future in order to do great things.

Feng Ming was being held by him so tightly that he could hardly breathe. FM: That person...

RT: That person is inside the valley.

Rong Tian revealed a handsome smile, he stood up and placed Feng Ming on the horse.

RT: There was something you said that is right, if something happened then let it happen. Let us head inside the camp.

When they first entered the valley, they could see a twenty feet high stone wall surrounding the front. On the outside there were several high posts, within the walls, a roof made of wood was visible. Just like that, with one glance, one can tell that it was camp that was hastily built. It was built on a large scale, if you don’t see it with your own eyes, then it would be hard to imagine.

As they entered, they were welcomed by many soldiers. Standing at the door were many people, among those people were Rong Hu and Chiu Lan. Feng Ming also noticed a familiar beautiful face, Mei Ji.

Feng Ming had already somewhat expected her, but he still had the same habit of elbowing Rong Tian in the chest.

RT: Are you angry?

FM: (tilted his nose) I am Xi Lei Duke Ming, why would I be jealous?

When he got off the horse, Feng Ming greeted Mei Ji.

FM: Is this the place that you’ve reside at? Mei Ji, this time it’s thanks to your help, Xi Lei again owe you a big favor.

MJ: (shook her head) Duke Ming has misunderstood. Mei Ji is just an ordinary woman, why would I need a huge camp to reside at? This valley is the place that I resided at after leaving Xi Lei, but everything that Duke Ming sees in front of you is with the help of Master Xiao.

Her finger gently pointed at someone.

Feng Ming had noticed this man standing next to Mei Ji earlier because ignoring his presence was very hard.

Was he Mei Ji’s new lover or perhaps one of Rong Tian’s subordinate?

This person was wearing a simple plain robes, standing next to Mei Ji, his body exuded a faint male charm beyond a normal person, and snatched away half of Mei Ji’s limelight.

His features did not seem particularly attractive, if examined carefully, he seemed a bit rough, but his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, once combined all the roughness changed into a harmonious mature man. His deep bottomless eyes, matured but no sign of aging. Looking at his face, there was no way to guess his age.

His figure was tall, comparable to Rong Tian. Well-proportioned physique and his two hands naturally resting on both sides of his thigh.

Feng Ming was not familiar with him, his gaze fell on the man slender fingers. His heart suddenly jumped and asked.

FM: Your swordsmanship must be extraordinary.

That person smiled. “Duke Ming’s observation skills are impressive. During your disappearance, after I received a letter from Xi Lei King, I have lead many people night and day to create this secluded barrack and at last have finally completed that task Xi Lei King entrusted me with.

“Thank you, holy master.”

Feng Ming felt something strange inside, he turned his head to look at Rong Tian. He had been beside Rong Tian for some time now....and had never heard Rong Tian speak to anyone with much respect like this.

Rong Tian patted him on the shoulders and introduced the person to Feng Ming.

RT: Feng Ming, this person is my mentor, he is the number one swordsman within the eleven kingdoms. Master, this is Feng Ming. (he paused and then continued) Feng Ming’s mind is like a child and often has weird thoughts. His speak his mind without thinking, if he offended you; I request that Holy Master forgive him.

Feng Ming looked at Master Xiao and could feel a sudden terrified shock, he quietly paced backward and lean himself near Rong Tian.

Master Xiao didn’t care much, just smiled and nodded his head.

XZ (Master Xiao): Xi Lei Duke Ming is renowned throughout the world, having this talented person is a great fortune for Xi Lei King. Let us head inside and discuss some more.

He turned around and brought them through the main entrance.

It took twenty or thirty people to push the heavy wooden door and slowly closed it behind them.

“Time is limited, although the barracks are completed in a timely manner, but there are still some areas that need further reinforcements. I have set up a total of seven posts, four tall ones and three short ones, all within dark places so it can act as a sentinel station to hide...”

Hearing them discuss about the architecture of the camp made Feng Ming yawn, he silently stepped backwards standing side by side with Rong Hu.

FM: What kind of teacher are you? The number one swordsman is clearly call Holy Master Xiao, but you mistaken him for a disciple, making me lose face in front of everyone.

RH: (tried hard not to laugh or cry) Xiao Zong is his original name, Holy Master Xiao is what everyone called him respectfully.

Chiu Lan was standing one side and pointed at the embarrassed Feng Ming.

CL: Duke Ming wasn’t listening during lectures, and yet blames Rong Hu for not doing his job well.

Feng Ming looked at Chiu Lan and sighed. He can’t believed that his trusted maid is now siding with an outsider and not on his side.

CL: I’m just saying the truth.

RH: Duke Ming must be careful. Master Xiao is known for his notorious erratic temper. Even though he is not a King, but his power compared to a kingdom is much more. Under his command are a group of talented elite men who will fight for him. Just seeing how within a short amount of time, he can build such a huge campsite like this can tell you how impressive he is, so you can’t offend him.

CL: That’s right, even His Majesty and Mei Ji wouldn’t dare to speak his real name, only call him Master.

FM: Is he the Master of Rong Tian, how come I never knew that?

CL: I only served inside the Crown Prince’s quarters, the details of Rong Tian’s master, how should I know?

Feng Ming didn’t have a chance to switch his gaze towards Rong Hu, when he suddenly said. RH: His Majesty is looking for Duke Ming. (pointed in front of him)

RT: It must be that our discussion is very boring, since we can’t finish everything today, come,

I’ll take you to see our place.

MJ: Mei Ji will head to the kitchen to prepare the wine and food for Your Majesty and Duke Ming to use. After Your Majesty and Duke Ming take a rest, I’ll have the feast prepared in the main hall, is that alright with you?

RT: That would be great, we’ll bother you then.

Rong Tian turned around to face Xiao Zong and took his leave. He took Feng Ming’s hand, brought along Chiu Lan and Rong Hu, and lead them to the place.

The space was a courtyard designed by borrowing the mountains and trees within. On top of the mountain, half of it was covered with dug out caves and trees, very imaginative. Even though the space was small, it had everything. The main hall, side hall, and small kitchen were all carefully arranged.

Rong Tian and Feng Ming took the master bedroom, as for the bedrooms they were divided up among Rong Hu, Chiu Lan, and the others. More than half of the guards were place in the empty rooms outside the courtyard.

Feng Ming was curious about the new place and started touching everything.

FM: The soldiers outside all wore different outfits, are they not from the same army?

RT: It’s rare that your observation skills had improved, knowing how to observe your surroundings. The barracks have soldiers from Xi Lei, the elite soldiers whom I secretly trained, Prince Yong Yi’s soldiers, Mei Ji’s private guards, and the people around Master Xiao.

FM: No wonder, I thought I was imagining things....How come I never heard you have a famous Master like this?

RT: Then who do you think I learn my martial arts from? (he patted Feng Ming’s head and smiled) This is top secret. Master rarely take in disciples, he doesn’t allow this news to spread outside, who dares to go against his words? That day, when Tong Er and I were battling, I had already wrote a letter to Master to request for help, he was willing to come out and help out unexpectedly. If it wasn’t for Master looking after every move of Tong Er, I could have rescheduled my plans for coming to Dong Fan a month later.

Feng Ming was taken back, during that time, he was in a crisis situation in Dong Fan. At one hand, Lu Dan was sick, the other hand, Jun Qing and Jin Ting could easily betray them. Don’t even mention one month, if Rong Tian was late ten days, his small little life could been disposed of.

FM: How did your Master help you watch over Tong Er while being in Yong Yin?

RT: (laughed) If you were Xi Lei King, you perhaps would have been turned to dust. While we were in Dong Fan and causing a havoc, wouldn’t you think that this news have reached Tong

Er’s ears by now? He guessed that we will be returning to Xi Lei and perhaps send assassins on the road to ambush and kill us.

Along the way, Feng Ming was worried that their whereabouts were exposed and that enemies might chase after and kill them. At this time, he finally realized that there was a high possibility that Tong Er could have sent assassins to kill them.

FM: That’s right, how could Tong Er not know about our news in Dong Fan?

RT: No need to worry. If we speak of ambush and assassination, even with 10 Tong Ers they are not an opponent of Master. I’m sure that all of those assassins he sent out haven’t even left the capital had already been taken care of never to be heard again.

At this time, it’s clear why their journey was smooth and it was not because of shear luck.