The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1141 - 619: Zhao Douan: Old Fart, You Want to Talk Face with Me? Are You Even Worthy? (6k)_4
Tang Ping mentioned this name not long ago.
Xu Zhenguan nodded slightly, and a faint voice emanated from beneath the Demon Fox mask:
"Back when Eunuch Hai left the palace and entered the martial world, Zuo Tang was still young and served as the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.
The two had a battle, in which Eunuch Hai severely injured Zuo Tang. This was one of the reasons he gradually retreated and relinquished his position as the Hierarch.
This incident circulated in the martial world for a long time, and I have heard of it. In terms of seniority, Zuo Tang is the junior brother of Wu Xiankui, and even Duan Shuiliu has to address him as martial uncle."
Oh, an old defeat of Hai... Zhao Douan suddenly understood.
At this moment, a few others on the deck also gradually recognized Zuo Tang.
Tang Ping’s expression changed slightly: "This person has long retired and stopped concerning himself with worldly affairs, yet he has emerged again."
The Jade Sleeve Priestess focused intently and said:
"I have also heard many tales of this person. It is said that his martial arts cultivation in Daqing Mountain was only slightly inferior to Wu Xiankui.
He named himself the Wine Sword Immortal; his mastery of the sword was unparalleled. In terms of Sword Dao achievement, even though Wu Xiankui has advanced to the level of a Heavenly Human for many years, he might not surpass him by much."
Oh, what a coincidence, I just happen to have a Heavenly Human swordsman beside me... Zhao Douan glanced at the Empress, feeling not the least bit flustered.
He even felt a sense of smugness due to his backing...
Yet the others dared not be careless, even Jin Jian’s face was tense:
"That impressive? Senior sister, can you defeat him?"
The proud Yu Xiu was surprisingly silent, then shook her head after a moment: "Hard to say."
After all, she hasn’t been in the field long enough and doesn’t dare to be reckless against such a seasoned monster of the martial world.
Yu Xiu looked at Zhao Douan, reminding:
"You must be careful. Dealing with just this Wine Sword Immortal won’t be easy, not to mention hundreds of martial world experts. Don’t underestimate them; if a fight ensues, we might not gain the upper hand."
When the gap in top-level power is narrow, numbers can decide the victor.
Tang Ping waved his banner silently, as the three warships slowly halted, forming a triangle, with all soldiers on high alert.
By this time, the broad lake surface saw both sides drawing closer.
Stopping at a dangerously close distance, they halted in tacit understanding.
Zhao Douan stood at the bridgehead, signaling Tang Ping with a look, and the Young Master understood, shouting loudly with a stern face:
"The court’s army is passing through; clear the way quickly!"
The Qi Mechanism carried his voice, rolling across the river.
An old man with white hair smiled and looked over, asking, "Is it Commander Zhao coming?"
Zhao Douan smiled knowingly and asked, "It is indeed me. And who might you be?"
The old man introduced himself:
"I am just a wanderer of the martial world, nicknamed the Wine Sword Immortal. Today, I boldly bring the Coastal martial world here, at the behest of Prince Chen, to request Commander Zhao to withdraw the troops."
So direct? Zhao Douan said with interest:
"Are you with Prince Chen, the rebel?"
Zuo Tang shook his head:
"We are not subordinates of any royal power; we just can’t bear to see the flames of war affect the people of the Marine Road, so we were entrusted to come here. Now that the world is in turmoil, Prince Chen does not want his people involved in the war, which is why he’s blocked Marine Road for so long.
Now, with your ironclad ships and heavy artillery, it is not something we martial artists want to see."
Displaying a manner of chivalry for the country and the people.
Zhao Douan quietly listened, nodding in agreement: "Makes sense."
Ah? Zuo Tang, Aunt Gu, and other Jianghu people were all stunned; this was not what they expected.
Zhao Douan looked down at everyone with a serious expression:
"I just found out that Prince Chen, for the sake of peace in his domain, was forced into such an act of self-rule, truly a thoughtful gesture.
However, the situation has changed. I have already repelled Jiancheng’s rebels at the Huai River, so there’s no need to block the waterways of Coastal.
Just right, you distinguished heroes might as well come with me to see Prince Chen and ask him to return the military authority. Wouldn’t that be perfect? What do you think?"
Zuo Tang and the others’ expressions changed slightly, falling silent.
Zhao Douan stared at him in confusion, his smile gradually fading:
"What? You are unwilling?"
Zuo Tang was silent for a moment, pointing to the ships behind Zhao Douan:
"Commander, this is not the posture for negotiation. What if you give this old man some face and withdraw the troops, then we shall talk?"
Zhao Douan leaned forward, hands on the railing, staring at him with a peculiar look, his expression gradually cooling:
"You want me, the Commander, to give you face?"
His eyes disdainful, his tone sneering: "Old fool, talking about face with me... and you think you’re worthy?"
"What a nuisance," Zhao Douan turned his head: "Pah!"
The river was a scene of uproar.
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Mistakes will be corrected later
