above the galaxy

Chapter 631 Yellow Mud Fell into My Crotch!

When Tang Fei and Xiao Pang arrived at Phoenix Courtyard, she was drinking with Sheng Xin Huai.

I looked up at the sky; the sun was high in the sky, and the light was warm.

Is this reasonable?

That makes sense; it's perfectly reasonable with Teacher Sheng involved.

Tang Fei walked straight in, sat down next to Phoenix, and said with a smile, "You started drinking this morning?"

"The best time to plan for the year is spring, and the best time to plan for the day is morning. Drinking in the morning makes you energetic. Drinking at night makes you sleep soundly all night long." Sheng Xinhuai slumped comfortably on the sofa, his phoenix eyes glancing sideways as he sized up Tang Fei.

It had been a while since we'd last met, and he seemed more mature and composed than before.

Well, after all, he was a regional overlord, the lord of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
However, that 'cynical' attitude has always remained.

These are traces of his past, 'bad habits' he developed in the dense forests of Henshan, which cannot be erased in a short time.

Perhaps, it can never be washed away in this lifetime.

There's a saying that goes something like this...

The country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change.

Of course, the person who said that must not have moved the country.
Otherwise, he should know that it is harder to move the country than to change one's nature; all it takes is a butcher's knife and a bullet.

"Would you like to try some?" Phoenix naturally handed over the wine glass in her hand and said, "This is a freshly opened bottle of Ichthys, 32 years old. I found it in the city lord's wine cellar. There isn't any left in the palace."

Tang Fei took the glass, sipped it, and praised, "It's rich in layers, smooth in body, and you can taste the aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. It's truly a fine wine."

Sheng Xinhuai felt a pang of sadness as he watched the intimate gestures between the two.

They're even drinking from the same glass now, so it seems their relationship has taken a new turn these days.

They might even be sleeping together.

Yes, they are a couple; I've known that for a long time.
Or rather, in the entire Phoenix Empire, no one knew this fact better than himself.

She was Phoenix's sister and close friend. After Phoenix returned from the old land, she seemed to have lost her soul. Under her repeated questioning, she no longer hid and confessed her 'special' feelings for Tang Fei.

At that time, she didn't know what love was; she only felt that she couldn't have him, and she longed for him day and night.

I was reminded by my own words: you were just lusting after her body.
Later, she tried every means to move the two brothers to Xinxing, and she was very happy for their "reunion after breaking the ice".

But when did I start to become interested in other people's bodies?

"Sheng Xinhuai, you have no shame."

Sheng Xin said fiercely to himself.

"Do you like it? If you do, I'll pour you a glass." Phoenix said happily. Sharing something she likes with someone she likes, and that person happens to like it too, brings her extra joy.

"Okay." Tang Fei nodded in agreement.

"Pour him less; if he drinks more, we'll each have less. This kind of wine is hard to find these days," Sheng Xinhuai reminded him, feigning stinginess.

"Just pour him a tiny bit." Phoenix gestured with her little finger, but when she did, she didn't hold back and poured more than half a cup.

"Is this just a tiny bit?" Sheng Xinhuai rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Thinking of the chubby little boy following behind her, Phoenix smiled and said, "Little Fatty, do you want a drink? I'll pour you one too."

"Sister Phoenix, I don't drink alcohol, I drink cola." Little Fatty smiled innocently.

“A real man doesn’t drink cola, he drinks alcohol.” Sheng Xinhuai coaxed, “Who cares if he likes it or not, just know it’s expensive. Every sip tastes like money.”

The chubby boy nodded with a broad smile and said, "Okay, then I'll also try the taste of money."

When the two brothers first arrived at Rising Star, they were still considering how to settle down in the future.

Now they no longer have to worry about money or jobs, and can even provide employment opportunities for others.
However, their preferences remained unchanged.

I still prefer iced cola.

Phoenix then poured half a glass of red wine for Little Fatty and said, "If you don't like it, give it to your brother."

"Okay," Little Fatty replied, then downed the glass of red wine in one gulp.

"???" Phoenix.

"Is it good?" Sheng Xinhuai asked.

Little Fatty thought about it seriously and said, "It's not as sweet as cola."

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Tang Fei smiled wryly and said, "You should go drink some cola. One sip from you will make Teacher Sheng feel bad for days."

"Okay!" Little Fatty said happily, ran to the refrigerator, grabbed a bottle of cola, and drank it with relish.

Tang Fei looked at Sheng Xinhuai and asked, "Teacher Sheng, are you getting used to living here?"

Sheng Xinhuai did not live with her parents, but was taken by Fenghuang to live in her own courtyard.

"I'm quite used to it, but I'm afraid it might be inconvenient for some people," Sheng Xinhuai said meaningfully.

"How could it be inconvenient? What's inconvenient for me?" Tang Fei argued.

"I didn't name you, isn't this just you feeling guilty?"

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"What? Did you touch on something that's on your mind? If you think I'm in the way, I can go somewhere else." Sheng Xinhuai looked mournful. "It's not so bad to drink alone and watch some dramas by myself."

"Who said you're in the way?" Phoenix stepped forward and put her arm around Sheng Xinhuai's shoulder, comforting him, "We've lived together before, and we'll continue to live together."

Sheng Xinhuai winked at Tang Fei and said, "Want to come along? I sleep soundly tonight, so you can be quiet and it won't be a problem."

"Sheng Xin Huai" Phoenix.

"And there are children too," Tang Fei said irritably.

"Brother, I don't understand any of it," Little Fatty said.

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Teacher Sheng is still the same Teacher Sheng who is "learned in many ways" and "speaks with a dirty mouth". After so long, he hasn't changed at all.

No change in anyone's feelings.

After chatting for a while, Tang Fei downed his cup of Yi Qiusi wine in one gulp and said, "I've had a salt flat sheep prepared. I'll personally cook a whole roasted lamb for you tonight as a welcome dinner for Teacher Sheng. I have other things to do, so I can't stay with you."

"Go ahead, go ahead. I know you're a big shot now, a man with countless responsibilities." Sheng Xinhuai waved his hand casually.

After Tang Fei and Xiao Pang left, Sheng Xin Huai looked at Feng Huang and said, "I know you're busy right now, you don't need to stay and keep me company." "No way, no one is as important to me as my sister."

"Why didn't you say it just now?"

"It's the same now, isn't it? Come on, sister, I'll drink with you."
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When Tang Fei arrived at No. 11 Courtyard, Tang Shengyan was chatting with his wife and children.

A seven-year-old grandson and a five-year-old granddaughter surrounded her, their silvery laughter ringing out from time to time.

Upon seeing Tang Fei enter, Tang Shengyan waved his hand, signaling his wife and children to come inside.

"General Tang."

"Greetings, General Tang."

"Greetings, my lord."
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Tang Shengyan's sons and daughters all came forward to greet him, and his youngest son, Tang Siyuan, shamelessly addressed Tang Fei as "Lord".

Tang Shengyan frowned as he looked on. "I'm a man of iron will, but I've fathered a bunch of cowards."

Tang Fei greeted the Tang family warmly, saying with a smile, "The old general is enjoying his family time. Is my timing a bit off?"

Tang Shengyan glanced at Tang Fei and said sarcastically, "When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Even if General Tang came at this hour, I would still have to get out of bed to serve him good tea and wine, no matter what.

"Does the old general have a problem with me? If there is anything I have done wrong, the old general must tell me frankly."

"Then let me ask you, we agreed before that you only needed to bring out Kong Yinghan and the families of the high-ranking officers of the Fire Army. Why did you bring out my family as well?"

"General, I'm doing this for your own good. Think about it, Kong Yinghan is the deputy commander of the Fire Reborn Army. He defected to the bandits—that is, to the Tang bandits' army."

I accidentally let it slip.

It seems I should watch less enemy channels in the future.

They always called out "bandit army" repeatedly, and Tang Fei found it quite catchy, so he started calling it that too.

"Other high-ranking officers of the Fire Reborn Army have stepped forward to serve us. How can you, as the commander-in-chief, remain innocent? You say you have no connection with us. Can Shen Wuxiang believe that?"

Tang Shengyan, his beard bristling and eyes wide, retorted, "So what if I believe you? So what if I don't? Why should I, Tang Shengyan, explain my actions to others?"

“If Shen Wu trusts me, I will give him face. If Shen Wu doesn’t trust me, then I, Tang Shengyan, will not be someone to be manipulated.”

"But you've pulled this stunt, bringing my whole family out of here. I'm like mud that's fallen into my pants; even if I wasn't shit, I'd become shit."

“Old Gentleman, there’s an old saying on Blue Star: ‘A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall.’ I know that you are a man of great influence in the army and have many loyal followers. Even Shen Wuxiang would not dare to underestimate the power of the old general.”

"But Shen Wuxiang is now desperate and might resort to violence. What if he attacks your family? Wouldn't it be too late to regret it then?"

"I invited the old general here, firstly out of respect, and secondly in the hope of using his influence to recruit more talented generals for me. If something truly unspeakable were to happen, and a parent outlives their child, could the old general bear such a blow?"

"The old general must have heard about it, right? The situation in Phoenix City was extremely critical at the time, and Shen Wuxiang was already preparing to take action against the families of the Fire Reborn Army generals."

"The man he sent to do the work is Wei Qing, the God-Slaying Sword of the Three Swords, Three Daggers, and Three Madmen. The old general is also a cultivator. You should have heard of this name, right?"

"Fortunately, I sent Ling Yunxiao with a large group of experts to provide assistance. Otherwise, the entire Weishan community would have been slaughtered and bloodshed would have been rampant."

Tang Shengyan was shocked and said, "Shen Wuxiang really dares to do such a heinous thing?"

"How could this be fake? The old general knows Mr. Sheng Jing, right?"

"How could the Imperial Chancellor not know?"

"How does Mr. Shengjing's status compare to that of the old general?"

"It will only be higher, not lower," Tang Shengyan readily admitted.

Shengjing held the position of one of the three prime ministers of the empire, originally one of the three giants on the empire's power pyramid.

Even if Tang Shengyan is truly arrogant, he wouldn't dare claim that his status and position surpass Shengjing's.

"Mr. Sheng Jing has also come; he's staying next door to the old general."

"Really?" Tang Shengyan asked incredulously, "Why?"

"Shen Wuxiang wanted to kill him, but I managed to save him through various means," Tang Fei said solemnly. "If the old general doesn't believe me, he can visit the No. 3 courtyard. I think Mr. Sheng Jing would be very happy to see him."

Tang Shengyan picked up his teacup and drank, but the cooled tea couldn't calm his anxiety.

After a long silence, he sighed deeply and said, "Shen Wuxiang is too attached to appearances. The more anxious he is, the more likely he is to make a mistake."

"Is the old general still worried about him?"

"I'm worried about my old comrades in the army. I'm afraid they'll be implicated and purged by Shen Wuxiang."

The Tang bandits remained silent.

He knew this would happen, but isn't this what war is really like?

How can a change of monarchical power be achieved without bloodshed and sacrifice, where everyone is happy and there is no harm done?

"That's enough. That's enough." Tang Shengyan waved his hand and said, "I'm not blaming you for anything. Everyone has their own destiny, and you can't force it."

"The old general's old brothers are extraordinary people; they must have ways to protect themselves," Tang Fei said, racking his brains to offer this comforting remark.

Tang Shengyan glanced at Tang Fei, too lazy to respond to his question.

"You came here today, is there something you need?"

"I've come to learn about the reorganization of the Fire Reborn Army."

"You should ask Kong Yinghan about this. Why are you asking me?"

"I know who the real leader of the Fire Reborn Army is," Tang Fei said with a smile. "General, give me a straight answer: how long will it take to successfully reorganize the Fire Reborn Army?"

After thinking for a moment, Tang Shengyan said, "It will take at least two more months. You know that it's not just a reorganization within the Fire Reaver Army, but involves the integration of several branches of the armed forces."

"Even if the system is completed, it still needs to be integrated and trained. To maintain combat effectiveness, it will take several months of training, right?"

"There's no time," Tang Fei said decisively. "After a month of reorganization, let's train directly on the battlefield. Soldiers who have seen blood are good soldiers."

Tang Shengyan knew that the Tang bandits were preparing to launch a new offensive, which would require the cooperation of multiple military branches.

Although I know this is somewhat hasty, there is no better way.

He knew that Tang Fei was now speaking to him as his lord.

If not
His wife and children are right under his nose.

You have to learn to be humble.

“Alright, then it’s one month.” Tang Shengyan said with a serious expression, “After one month, I will give you a newly formed army that can withstand attacks and fight.”

(End of this chapter)