The Prodigal Son

What are you doing here?

Only after Fang Junji finished giving the order did Qin Yu pull Zeng Guan aside to ask him questions.

Zeng Guan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I don't like hearing that! Why can't I be here?"

"I……"

Qin Yu was speechless. "I mean, shouldn't you be in the capital dealing with the Northern Qi spies?"

"I have handed it over to Xu Wan to take full responsibility."

Zeng Guan smiled, but a flame ignited in his eyes. "I came here with my godfather specifically to fight fierce battles and see if I have a chance to break through to the Grandmaster realm."

"I see!"

Qin Yu suddenly realized, then asked with a grin, "You're not going to follow me and charge into enemy territory, are you?"

Zeng Guan shook his head and smiled, "That depends on the arrangements of my godfather and Senior Ning."

"Ning Huang has arrived too?"

Qin Yu was surprised.

"How dare you call me Ning Huang? You're asking for a beating!"

Zeng Guan lightly kicked Qin Yu, saying, "I'm warning you, be more polite to Senior Ning. He doesn't have my godfather's good temper!"

That jerk, he has no respect for anyone!

He himself doesn't even dare to call Ning Huang by his full name, yet he dares to call him that here?

This man even beat up Emperor Xiaowu when he went on an incognito visit!

Ning Huang has many nicknames.

Ning the Madman, Ning the Mad Dog, Ning the Butcher...

When Ning Huang was young, he had a very fiery temper and was bloodthirsty.

Over the years, Ning Huang has been diligently studying martial arts, hoping to fight Tuoba Liuyun to the death before he dies, which has made his temper a little better.

But he is still an absolute killer!

"Okay, I've got it."

Qin Yu nodded, then asked, "When did you arrive?"

"It arrived three days ago."

Zeng Guan replied, "We had already set off before you even left the capital."

No wonder!

They ran pretty fast!

After a brief chat with Zeng Guan, Xue Lie led Qin Yu and the others to the cavalry camp to allocate troops to Qin Yu.

Qin Yu originally only wanted five thousand men.

Since Fang Junji had given him an extra thousand men, he was grateful for Fang Junji's kindness.

"Uncle Xue, why do those people have a problem with me?"

On the way, Qin Yu asked Xue Lie some questions.

The old man commands a large army in the seven northern provinces!

Dingzhou is also one of the seven northern prefectures!

As the only son of the Qin family, shouldn't they treat me like an ancestor?

Why are you having a problem with yourself?

"Your Uncle Xue isn't here, only General Xue!"

Xue Lie glared at Qin Yu with a dark expression. "Don't you know why those soldiers have a problem with you?"

"What do I know?!"

Qin Yu was speechless. "Someone as likable as me, who would have a problem with me?"

"..."

Xue Lie's face twitched slightly. "Your shamelessness has truly surpassed that of your master!"

"That's exactly right!"

Qin Yu curled his lip.

They have no idea how popular they are in the capital!

Xue Lie was too lazy to argue with this shameless fellow, and explained, "Back then, when the Yan Kingdom attacked Dingzhou, many soldiers in Dingzhou lost their families at the hands of the Yan Kingdom! Now, our dynasty has resumed trade with the Yan Kingdom and is even selling large quantities of grain to them. It's widely rumored in the army that you accepted bribes from Yan Li and orchestrated this whole thing. Tell me, do the soldiers in Dingzhou have any complaints about you?"

"..."

Qin Yu's face froze, and he was speechless for a moment, but in his heart he cried out that he was wronged.

Putting aside the fact that they did this to destroy Yan, even if it wasn't for the purpose of destroying Yan, they shouldn't blame themselves!

Even if it's your own suggestion, it's useless if Zhao Luan doesn't agree.

If anyone is to blame, it should be Zhao Luan!

These people haven't even figured out who to blame!

Soon, they arrived at the cavalry camp.

Xue Lie immediately ordered someone to summon Xiong Quhu, Pei Xiao, and Han Chong.

"Greetings, General Xue!"

The three of them bowed respectfully to Xue Lie.

Xue Lie's gaze swept over the three men, then pointed to Qin Yu beside him: "This is General Qin Yu, the Right Guard. I have been ordered by Commander Fang to allocate six thousand elite cavalry to him! From this day forward, the three of you and your troops will be under Qin Yu's command!"

Swish, swish, swish!

Three hostile gazes suddenly converged on Qin Yu.

Upon seeing this, Qi Dachui immediately glared with his bull-like eyes and fiercely retorted.

Meeting the gazes of the three men, Qin Yu's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he said sternly, "I know you have grievances against me, but you had better take your eyes off me!"

Hearing Qin Yu's words, the three of them not only did not avert their gazes, but their disdain deepened.

If Xue Lie hadn't been there, they probably would have already started cursing at Qin Yu.

Looking at the three stubborn kids in front of him, Qin Yu couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

Arrogant and fierce soldiers?

That would be best!

I'm not afraid of arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, but I'm afraid of those who are all brawn and no brains and yet think too highly of themselves!

The next moment, Qin Yu suddenly kicked Xiong Quhu, the most burly of the men.

Qin Yu deliberately held back his strength, and when he kicked out, he not only failed to send Xiong Quhu flying, but instead took two steps back himself.

Xue Lie's lips twitched; he simply couldn't bear to look.

Are you trying to establish your authority or just being ridiculous?

Don't you have any self-awareness about your own capabilities?

If we want to establish authority, let Qi Dachui do it!

If you rush in with your pathetic skills, aren't you just asking for humiliation?

Qi Dachui was also a little confused.

He was well aware of Qin Yu's strength.

That doesn't make sense!

Could this person be a master?

Qi Dachui's gaze immediately fell on Xiong Quhu.

"Ha ha……"

Seeing Qin Yu retreat in a disheveled state, the three of them couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Xiong Quhu slapped the footprint off his chest and looked at Qin Yu with a provocative expression: "General Qin, how did you know I was a little itchy?"

"I think you're just asking for trouble!"

As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, he rushed forward again.

Seeing Qin Yu approaching, Xiong Quhu didn't even bother to dodge. He just stood there with his chest puffed out, intending to knock Qin Yu away again.

Bang!

Qin Yu delivered a powerful kick to Xiong Quhu's chest.

Xiong Quhu let out a muffled groan, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string for two or three zhang before crashing heavily to the ground, a trace of blood still oozing from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing this, Xue Lie's pupils suddenly contracted.

How is that possible!

He knew Xiong Quhu well.

Xiong Quhu possesses the strength of the seventh realm. If it weren't for his repeated troubles in the army, Xiong Quhu would already be a general commanding tens of thousands of troops.

How could he have been kicked so far by Qin Yu and gotten injured?

Xiong Quhu was also stunned by the kick, completely forgetting the pain in his body, and looked at Qin Yu in disbelief.

"What are you looking at?"

Qin Yu looked at Xiong Quhu with a mocking expression, "I was just joking with you, and you've gotten too cocky! You really think you're something special? I have plenty of trash like you all around me!"

"Dry!"

The word "trash" completely enraged Xiong Quhu. He slammed his fist into the ground in fury, quickly scrambled to his feet, and, ignoring his injuries, charged forward, glaring fiercely at Qin Yu: "Come at me again if you dare!"

I underestimated my opponent and didn't perform well!

Otherwise, how could he have been kicked away by Qin Yu?

"You think I'll come again just because you tell me to?"

Qin Yu crossed his arms over his chest, a mocking smile on his face. "Unless... you beg me!"

"I'm begging your father's balls!"

Xiong Quhu roared and raised his fist, intending to smash it at Qin Yu.

"Try bringing your fist down!"

Qin Yu's voice suddenly turned cold, a chilling glint flashing in his eyes. "Let me tell you, if you begged me to fight you, that would be a friendly spar. Even if you beat me black and blue, it would mean I was outmatched, and I'd accept that! But now, that punch you've thrown is assaulting a superior! I have a hundred ways to make sure you spend the rest of your life in jail!"

Feeling the chill emanating from Qin Yu, Xiong Quhu, who was blinded by anger, suddenly snapped back to reality.

This is Qin Yu!

He is Qin Fumeng's only grandson!

I heard that he was also the Inner Palace Attendant and concurrently the Director of the Six Ministries.

The consequences of that punch would be far more serious than beating those superiors in the Dingzhou army.

Pei Xiao and Han Chong reacted quickly and rushed over to pull Xiong Quhu back, frantically giving him meaningful glances to signal him not to act impulsively.

However, even knowing that he couldn't afford to offend Qin Yu, Xiong Quhu was still very unwilling.

He couldn't swallow his anger without giving Qin Yu a good beating.

Xiong Quhu became increasingly resentful, and looking at Qin Yu's arrogant demeanor, he was even more furious.

After a moment's hesitation, Xiong Quhu steeled his resolve, gritted his teeth, and growled, "I... I beg you to fight me!"

Just as Xiong Quhu finished speaking, his vision suddenly blurred.

By the time Xiong Quhu reacted, Qin Yu's fist had already swung up...