The Demon Lords-Chapter 636 - 112: Waves Wash Everything Away (part 2)_3
Yet the elderly general remained firm as a rock. He knew that in this moment, not making mistakes was his greatest merit. If it could be said that the Eldest Prince, since starting his military expedition, had taken every step as steady as a seasoned hound, then General Deng Jiuru at this point was genuinely steadier than that old hound!
「...…」
Wang River was, in fact, a river that led directly into Jade Plate City from its namesake, serving as a waterway through the city, much like the one in the imperial capital.
Now, a small boat bobbed on this river. It was originally a pleasure boat from the entertainment district. During peaceful years, young entertainers from the pleasure houses would sing and dance on board to attract customers. Of course, before boarding, one first had to pay a hefty admission fee.
Today, the original owner of the pleasure house had been abducted, likely made into some unknown person's plaything. The pleasure boat itself seemed somewhat desolate, lacking its former vitality.
"I've long heard that among the Three Jin, Jade Plate City is the most vibrant. Who would have thought it would fall into such a state?"
A young man stood at the bow, looking at the surrounding desolation, and couldn't help but sigh.
Beside the young man sat a middle-aged man with long hair, dressed in fine silk. His face was as smooth as jade, and an air of elegance and nonchalance naturally emanated from him as he sat there. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
At this time, Gou Moli, the Wild King, emerged from the pleasure boat's cabin. He walked onto the deck, bowed deeply to the young man before him, and said with utmost deference, "Once the war ends, in two or three years, the melodies will return, and the dancing will resume. The scenes of the past will return, just as they were. At that time, Little Dog will invite you, Young Master, to visit again, to listen to the crisp sound of raindrops falling on the 'Jade Plate'."
The young man turned, looked curiously at this Wild King, and said, "It's quite interesting. You're an established overlord of the snowfields, yet you insist on playing such a humble role. Are you so accustomed to this game that you find it amusing to treat the person before you like a pig?"
Saying this, the young man pointed to Jade Plate City behind him. "Those two fools are still lost in their revelries, living for today as if there's no tomorrow, heh. Weren't they completely duped by you?"
With the Yan people now involved and the Wang River defense line embroiled in a fierce battle, Situ Yi and Situ Jiong had already thrown in the towel, feeling the situation was hopeless.
"My, what a thing to say," Gou Moli responded. "Little Dog has admired Zhuxia for a long time. As an uncivilized barbarian from beyond your enlightened lands, isn't it natural for me to consider myself inferior? This so-called king or overlord, in the eyes of nobility such as yourself, is nothing more than child's play. How could it be taken seriously? Why should one get caught up in such titles? At most, Little Dog is just a stray. Even standing before a noble such as yourself, I fear the mere sight of me might offend your noble eyes. I am truly apprehensive."
"Enough. I won't waste more words bickering with you here. Over there, they should be crossing the river by now. Heh, the Qian people have always called the Yan people 'Yan bastards.' This time, I'd like to see if you, this wild dog, can take down those Yan bastards!"
The Wild King immediately patted his chest and declared with conviction, "Just you watch! WOOF! WOOF!"
The refined, long-haired man sitting beside them burst out laughing. He couldn't help but be amused by the Wild King's utter shamelessness.
"This is interesting, quite interesting indeed." The man pointed at the Wild King and said, "You... you're quite something."
The Wild King immediately turned to face this man and said, "As long as you find it interesting, sir. I've heard that you once forged a sword called Longyuan for the Sword Saint…"
"What, you want one too?"
"How could I? How could a person of my low standing deserve a sword forged by you? However, if you have any scrap metal or leftovers you'd be willing to part with, Little Dog would be eternally grateful to receive one. You don't know, sir, but if my men found out I received a gift from you, their eyes would light up! They'd be desperate to please me, all for a chance to obtain a divine weapon you crafted."
The elegant man shook his head and said, "You don't need a sword."
"Huh? Why not?"
The man chuckled and said, "Because you're already so sharp."
