Heroes of the Fantasy World

Chapter 629 Young Love

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Apart from the repetitive sound of the tea set being fiddled with, the only sound in my ears was the wind blowing through the flower fields.

It was very quiet between them.

  If he was suddenly asked what he had talked about with Bai Feng today, Zhao Kuo could probably only answer: It seems like we had a few words of greeting?

Apart from that, the two of them said nothing more and just drank tea.

It seemed as if there was a wonderful tacit understanding helping them maintain silence. The two of them knew very well that if they spoke out what was in their hearts, they would soon be separated again, so they would rather remain silent than break the status quo.

In the teahouse that seemed like a paradise, friends who had not seen each other for several years gathered together for a rare occasion. No one wanted to be a bad guy and say something that would ruin the atmosphere.

Zhao Kuo, who was once known for his eloquence, never expected that he would end up like this. Even though his heart was filled with turmoil, he could not utter a single word. This was a unique thing in his life experience.

——Is it because many years of seclusion have made my talents rusty?

No, Zhao Kuo knew very well that this was definitely not the reason.

Since his title was taken away and he lost his noble status, Zhao Kuo voluntarily lived in seclusion next to this flower field in order not to implicate his sister. On the surface, he had indeed given up everything and looked down on everyone, but in fact he was still secretly assisting Zhao Xiaomei, often giving her advice on business matters and using his own connections.

For example, the current business with the daughter of the Lou family in Qunma Town was initially initiated by Zhao Kuo.

In other words, Zhao Kuo's talents were not rusty, but he was hiding behind everyone in a more covert way, silently manipulating everything.

——The real reason is because he...

It was Bai Feng's visit that made Zhao Kuo so embarrassed.

"Well... everyone has left." A Juan came to the side door with a candle and asked, "Zhao Kuo, how about letting Mr. Bai and Miss Murong stay here tonight? We haven't spent the night together for a long time. What do you think?"

Zhao Kuo didn't notice at all that it was already dark outside.

"I..." Zhao Kuo saw Bai Feng laughing and the words got stuck in his lips.

Bai Feng said, "Miss Ajuan, I had no intention of bothering you tonight, but since you have invited me so kindly, I will not refuse."

Zhao Kuo still couldn't think of what to say.

A Juan seemed to be somewhat resentful and asked Zhao Kuo: "What's wrong with you today? You didn't say a word..."

"It's okay, Brother Zhao is just thinking about what we just talked about." Bai Feng temporarily rescued Zhao Kuo.

"What did you talk about? There aren't many things that Zhao Kuo can't think of the answer to!" A Juan looked back and saw Murong Yan calling her again. She said anxiously, "Remember to tell me when you think of it."

After he finished speaking, Zhao Kuo and Bai Feng were the only ones left here again. The difference from during the day was that there was now an extra candle.

——What we just talked about.

  ——What is it?

Zhao Kuo looked at Bai Feng in confusion, with complicated thoughts. "Have you thought of it? If not, it's not too late to talk tomorrow. I should wait until my injury is healed before leaving Yuyi Town." Bai Feng looked at his wound jokingly, "You are stupid, aren't you? You actually fought with Taiping Dao and ended up like this."

Zhao Kuo nodded.

"Do you know what happened outside?" Bai Feng seemed to have sensed something and pressed, "Brother Zhao, we are all waiting for you."

Zhao Kuo said self-deprecatingly: "General Bai Feng, you are a great hero, a great man, how could you need me? I am just a flower farmer now, I am satisfied to live an ordinary life."

"How long do you think this ordinary life can last?" Bai Feng asked: "Brother Zhao, don't say you don't know. No one knows this better than you."

Zhao Kuo was filled with shame and guilt. He knew what the other party meant. "Brother Bai, I am very sorry about this matter. I, Zhao Kuo, and the entire Zhao family are all sinners."

"I don't need your confession." Bai Feng said, "To be honest, I have forgiven you a long time ago, Brother Zhao. That winter, after we had that fight in the snow, I have forgiven all of you."

After hearing this, Zhao Kuo shed tears of regret: "Are you serious?"

"You are my only friend, even though we once met on the battlefield... At that time, I was still wondering if you really died, would I come to Yuyi Town with an apologetic heart to personally pay my respects to you?"

"Hahaha, aren't you afraid that Sister Juan will secretly poison your food?"

"Luckily you didn't die, otherwise I would have suffered too."

Zhao Kuo choked up for a moment and looked at Bai Feng for a moment. Then they both laughed out loud in unison, forgetting all their grudges with a smile.

"The most urgent task is to resolve the Taiping Dao issue." Bai Feng said, "The Taiping Dao is still searching for witches everywhere. Yan'er and I may be in danger at any time, so we cannot raise the flag to call for more heroes."

Zhao Kuo replied: "You know my current situation. I am not capable of doing such a thing. Brother Bai, I am afraid this trip will be in vain."

"Of course I know this, but you still have Yuyi Academy!" Bai Feng's emotions suddenly became high, and he said excitedly: "There have been many young talents in Beizhen in Yuyi Academy. They are all talents that can be won over. Among them, there must be someone who can get close to General Gaoang of Zhenbei."

Zhao Kuo said: "As far as I know, General Gaoang is currently worried about how to pay the soldiers. How can he care about the Taiping Dao? Given his personality, he would rather spend all his wealth to fill this hole than lead a rebellion. He even demobilized many soldiers and sent them back home, greatly reducing the number of troops and reducing a lot of financial pressure."

"What we need is not the army, what we need is the acquiescence of the general Gao Gang." Bai Feng said shockingly again.

Zhao Kuo asked, "Brother Bai, I think it is necessary to reiterate our current situation. We have no army, and our only source of money is the flower farm business here. Perhaps we have good connections, as many people in Yuyi Academy have become officials appointed by the court."

"Brother Zhao, imagine if expelling and killing Taiping Daoists in Beizhen is not punished but praised, then the traces of Taiping Dao will no longer be seen in Beizhen." Bai Feng took a sip of tea and continued, "Killing a few religious followers and taking away the money they cheated and robbed from the people and returning it to the people can not only appease the people, but also solve the urgent problem."

Zhao Kuo asked, "What do you mean by urgent matter?"

"The army is coming now?" Bai Feng said, "If this situation continues, sooner or later, everyone will want to go to the Central Plains to hunt down the remaining Taiping Daoists... At this time, if someone stands up and leads them to the Central Plains, the result can be imagined."

After a long period of silence, Zhao Kuo was filled with joy: "I can recommend someone to persuade Gao Ang on behalf of Brother Bai."

"Who?" Bai Feng asked.

Zhao Kuo replied: "This man is called Qu Boyan, you should know him. He is now serving as a staff member under the general Gao Gao."