"If we had not done it like this, would the Khan notice us?" Cui Buqu says slowly, "The Khan sends Jin Lian forth to the Central Plains, and now, we have represented the Sui Empire to come here, yet the Khan treats us in such a way, this indeed makes one's heart cold."
Khan Apa says in a low voice, "Since when have I gave such an order? Everything is strategized and done by Jin Lian herself, has it not been for the guests who came from all eight directions, I would have bestowed upon her a grave punishment!"
As they spoke, his gaze turns towards Fo Er's direction but the latter did not seem to notice it, instead, he lowers his head to drink some tea.
But as this scene is witnessed by Cui Buqu, he knew the reason behind it.
It seems like before they arrive here, something had undoubtedly happened, perhaps Fo Er has arrived here first, so he has forced the Khan into submission, because the Khan dare not offend the number one fighter of Göktürk, and Cui Buqu and his company did not look much, so he has chosen to side with Fo Er for now as side who is most likely to win.
Cui Buqu says coldly, "The Khan is afraid of offending Khan Ishbara, then is he not afraid that he will offend the Sui Empire?"
Someone who sits at the side laughs, "With just the three of you, can you really represent the Sui Empire? If people from the Central Plains are all so weak, then there is nothing to be afraid, from the way I see it, the small Kedun is misled by the lot of you. Who knew whether you used seduction to lure her into agreeing with you all…"
The one who is speaking is the very same young Göktürk royalty that sneered rudely at the female maidservant.
Judging by his age, if he can sit in this camp, then his identity is definitely not ordinary. He might even be son of the Khan, or a nephew of someone close to him, from the way he behaved towards the female servant that fell down, his authority could be seen, and just now he is simply using it as demonstration to flaunt it.
It is truly a pity that Cui Buqu cannot be fooled like this,
And neither is Feng Xiao.
So before his voice dissipates, Feng Xiao moves and already he is running towards the other person.
Fo Er has been watching their movements carefully, naturally he refuses to just be a spectator and immediately rushes forward to put himself between the Göktürk royalty and Feng Xiao, blocking Feng Xiao's move with a single retort.
Both of them begin fighting in the yurt, and the rush of their battle fills the camp. All around them, cups and plates were overturned and smashed, and people who were watching could not help but gasp in awe as they all rush to avoid them. Khan Apa did not utter a word, as if he wants to see who is the stronger between the two before making a decision on which side he should ally with.
Feng Xiao's sleeves flip and a table flew into the air, aiming towards that Göktürk royalty. The latter wants to avoid it, but because of his shock, he accidently steps on his own robes and falls backwards on his buttstocks. As the table falls towards him, Fo Er did not even turn around nor did his eyelids move at all, as a wave of inner strength shoots out from his palm, the table cracks in the air, narrowly allowing that Göktürk royalty to avoid bleeding on his head.
Back in the City of Six Crafts, Fo Er could not manage to kill Feng Xiao, but it is not because his martial arts weren't good enough, even if he is slightly weak compared to Feng Xiao, both of them can still battle on the same level. However, because there were other people and martial artists present, he is too distracted and missed a good opportunity back then, therefore, he could not help but retreats. Yet at this moment, he could muster all he has and gives his all, unleashing all the energy enclosed within himself to show off his wild and unpredictable techniques. For a moment, Feng Xiao could not even divide his attention to pay his surroundings any heed.
Once he realizes that he is out of that dangerous situation, and that Feng Xiao could not pay him any attention, he turns to look at Cui Buqu who is standing at the side and gives him a cold laugh before waving his hand to order people to hold them down.
Obviously, this person has never been to the Central Plains, so naturally he is absolutely clueless pertaining the world of Jianghu in the Central Plains and the fact that there is an unwritten rule among them: The more beautiful the woman who roams the world of Jianghu, the more they should not be touched.
So, in the blink of an eye, Qian Xian, who has been taught by Cui Buqu since she was little, has beaten all those soldiers who underestimated her to the ground. Cui Buqu taught her, that to catch the thieves, one must defeat its leader, so after she is done with them, she immediately turns her target onto the Göktürk royalty. The latter only feels the world spin before a sharp pain breaks through his shoulder and his vision blurred before he is cast to the ground, one foot on top of him.
A delicate feet skinner than average Göktürk women is stepping on his face. These women are usually caught by the Göktürk royalty to play for a few rounds, but now he dared not even think of lust for this one, because that feet holds incredible strength, even if he struggles, he would not be able to escape it. Instead, he feels his head pressed down even further, scrubbing his face against the mat on the ground. It pained him so much that tears are brimming from his eyes, he could not stop himself from scolding and threatening and lashing, but unfortunately, he is no big threat.
Qian Xian has no idea what he is saying, but she could tell that he using a tone that sounded like scolding, so she bends over and breaks both his shoulder. The Göktürk royalty's face twists into distort and screams loudly for Khan Apa to come to his rescue.
An hour before, this person is still degrading and belittling them, and calling them lowly life forms from the Central Plains.
But now, his position is like that female servant on the ground before, in fact, he is even more humiliating than her.
"Stop!" Khan Apa finally says in a loud voice.
Göktürk guards holding knives rush in and surround the King's Yurt, but because Feng Xiao and Fo Er are still in battling, none of them dare venture close.
Khan Apa says angrily, "You people say you want to come as guests, is this the manners of guests?!"
Cui Buqu says calmly, "Don't you Göktürk people liked saying that the strongest is the victor? We come to these lands, hence we follow these rules. Are they not your own rules? When the times comes that you have decided we can sit down and talk, then we can peacefully oblige."
Beside them, engaging in battle, are two top martial arts. Other than Khan Apa who sits a little further away with guards surrounding him, Jin Lian behaving more composing than the rest, the other people have either ran out of the King's Yurt, or hiding themselves in cowardice in fear of being involved.
Only Cui Buqu alone stands tall, his back straight, and definitely did not look weak just because of his illness, as if he is a Pinecone tree standing strong and tall in a den full of wolves.
Khan Apa's anger doubles, and he is still considering whether he should take this man down. Cui Buqu sees through his thoughts, so he takes the first step to speak, "Before they decide to take me, my subordinates would have mange to have your neck in their grasp. Would you rather have confidence in your men, or would mine be quicker? Would you be willing to bet with your life with mine?"
Obviously, Khan Apa refuses to bet with his own life. As he weights the options, he finally decides that he does not have another path, so he says loudly, "Both of you can stop, you are all my most beloved guests of honour, I do not hope for any of you to have enmity between each other. Tomorrow is the gathering of the Eight Ministries, so there would be a competition. When both guests want to face off each other by then, you are welcomed!"
Following his words, both combatants spilt themselves, Feng Xiao and Fo Er both standing on different sides far away from each other respectively as they glare at each other expressionlessly.
In truth, Fo Er is not as calm as he looks on the surface. Blood rushes from his body to his head, and after a while only did he manages to calm himself down. On his shoulder, his clothes are torn, cutting into his flesh.
Feng Xiao's sleeves were torn, his breathe calm, other than he looks a little messy, there is nothing too different about him.
It would seem that in this sparring match, Feng Xiao gains the upper hand.
"Just now, your Majesty's son even called us from the Central Plains lowly life forms, why is it that after a while, suddenly we have become guests of honour? I bring, on me, the edict of the Emperor himself, and the cause I come for is the peace of both our countries. If the Khan refuses to make his son apologize to us at this moment, please forgive me for considering this unacceptable!" Cui Buqu's tone is loud and clear throughout the room, leaving no way for Khan Apa to escape from this situation as he demands an apology from the Göktürk royalty that is currently pressed against the ground.
As for that Göktürk royalty, from the moment he screams for help, Cui Buqu already knows that this must be the second son of Khan Apa that Jin Lian had mentioned before, Ade.
Khan Apa gives a furious look, but he could not abandon his son like that. With the martial arts of these three people, they might even be able to walk out of the King's Yurt alive. If they really want to play cruelly, he himself would not be able to escape it.
"Ade, then, apologize to these guests of honour. It is you who is at wrong in the first place."
"I…. no!" Prince Ade simply wanted to show-off, but in the blink of an eye he is no different from a pig.
This person is incredibly bombastic and bold, sometimes he did not even respect Jin Lian. Therefore, as Jin Lian watches this play out before her since the beginning, she could not help but praises happily in silence.
His is currently at a disadvantage, so Prince Ade has no choice but to apologize unwillingly. Qiao Xian's grip on him loosens, and he climbs back to his feet with the help of a guard. All he could feel is that he has no face, only shame, and couldn't help glaring at Cui Buqu and his men before quickly leaving the venue.
Khan Apa forces a laugh, "This time in the gathering of the Eight Ministries, the Shule Kingdom did not send anyone, yet there are guests of honour from the Central Plains. This will be a rowdy and crowded gathering. This place is no longer appropriate to receive guests, so please be on your way to rest. By nightfall, I will organize a banquet and invite all of you here."
At this moment, a servant came running in and lends into his ear to whisper something. The colour on Khan Apa's face suddenly changed and he turns to glare at Fo Er.
"We did not expect guests of honour from the Central Plains, so there is not enough places that could be accommodated. The accommodations of the guests from the Central Plains can only be arranged to be next to Master Fo Er, are there any opinions to this?"
Fo Er says plainly, "Since this is the arrangement of the Khan, I can only accept it."
Cui Buqu and the rest were led to their yurt, and inside is a grandeur of decorations. Judging by the looks of it, it is also a place used by royalty. There is no intention of mocking them. After the incident just now, Khan Apa would not dare to sow any trouble through these sort of trivial things.
Qiao Xian is incredibly worried. She could not help thinking that the Göktürk people would turn into their enemies within the night and lay siege on them as they sleep. The other party possesses many people, even if she gives her all, it is impossible to protect Cui Buqu.
However, Feng Xiao behaves as if he's entirely at home. He even made Qiao Xian scout for information regarding whether other than the yurt next to Fo Er, there really is no other place for them to use.
In the end, when Qiao Xian returns, she even brings along a platter of fruits. According to her, it is from the First Prince who sent words. He says that he could offer them some place to live in, if the guests of honour feel uncomfortable living here, that they could move there.
The Göktürks are naturally not living as luxuriously as people from the Central Plains, but this did not stop them from indulging in the luxuries of high society. This yurt is not as spacious as the King's Yurt, but it does not fall behind them. Under their legs were thick mats made of goat's hide, and on both sides there are beds. There is also a painting made from coloured stripes and a copper teapot set in a pool of gold and turquoise rocks. With only one look, one can tell that they are from the West, only it is difficult to tell whether they were robbed from someone, or were they bought.
Feng Xiao leans against a soft cushion comfortably and says, "Then there is no need to worry."
Qiao Xian does not understand why they need not worry if the First Prince sends these words.
Feng Xiao turns towards Cui Buqu and sighs, "See how you called Pei Jingzhe stupid? Your own people are nowhere near smart themselves."
Cui Buqu replies plainly, "Instead of treating your own injuries, does Commander Feng really want to speak nonsense? Do you really think of yourself as unbeatable now?"
Feng Xiao smiles, "See, you've always gave me your attention. I cannot believe I've been discovered by you."
Only then did Qiao Xian notices that Feng Xiao is looking a little bit paler than usual.
Feng Xiao unties his sash and exposes a shoulder. There is a deep red mark. It is definitely left there by Fo Er just now.
Practitioners of the martial arts usually possesses qi energy to protect themselves, so usually, any wounds that did not bleed but left a mark, could only be a wound that bleeds internally.
Qiao Xian feels a little taken aback, "Did Fo Er injure you?"
She also feels that this time, it seems like Fo Er's martial arts has improved. However, she never fought Fo Er one to one, her instincts cannot be taken seriously. Now, seeing Feng Xiao's condition, it validated her thoughts.
Feng Xiao says casually, "Don't you think just because Fo Er looks fine, he is completely unharmed. I know he definitely swallowed his own blood and tries to pretend that nothing is wrong. But this would only make his wounds more severe. I bet he is even trying to treat his own injuries at this moment!"
Once he finishes speaking, he closes his eyes to mediate, initiating the process to self-heal.
Cui Buqu, "If the Royal Court has other places that we could live in, yet the Khan chooses to lie and make us stay next to Fo Er instead, then it means that he just wants to watch two tigers fight to the death, or perhaps, he hasn't decided which side he wants to ally with, so he wants us to fight with each other to see who is stronger, before making that decision."
Qiao Xian says angrily, "What a bastard! First, he obviously allowed Jin Lian…. And there is still Jin Lian. Just now, even in that kind of situation, she wouldn't even speak for us? None of these Göktürks are realiable!"
Cui Buqu, "The opportunity will come. Tomorrow, during the gathering of the Eight Ministries, we cannot afford to keep a low profile. We must show-off however we can and show-off to the best in every way within our abilities. Not only do we need to thoroughly beat Fo Er, but we also need to let the other Ministries know that the Central Plains are no pushovers. The more powerful we are, the more humble they will be."
Very quickly, the 'unreliable' Jin Lian Kedun arrives at their doorsteps.
Her first words are, "You people are in trouble!"