Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1111 Taisho Prime Minister

Master Duan was extremely uneasy, because Mu Chuan would certainly not let him off easily for how he had treated Third Sister.

Just thinking about it made his legs go weak and he couldn't stand up.

Fortunately, a quick-witted guard beside him reached out and supported his arm.

General Huo was confused and turned to look at Master Duan.

"Second Master, this..."

"Release them, release them, release them. This is a matter for the Duan family. There are no bandits here. Please forgive me, General Huo. I, Duan, will naturally cover all expenses."

General Huo nodded thoughtfully and waved his hand.

"Everyone, listen to my command and evacuate the Duan residence."

The hundreds of imperial guards arrived quickly and left just as fast, flowing out of the Duan family compound like a receding tide.

Soldiers stepped forward, lifted the archer who had been swept off the roof by Lin Feng, and left without a word.

Based on past experience, all expenses will be fully covered by the Duan family, and they will pay more than for other tasks, making it a very lucrative business.

Therefore, the soldiers were very happy whether they were charging or retreating, and it was even faster than when they were carrying out other military tasks.

Duan Jingqiu felt very complicated after hearing what his grandfather said. He looked up through his blurry tears at Mu Chuan sitting on the roof ridge.

Although she hadn't misjudged him and knew he was capable, she hadn't expected his abilities to be so great. She feared her hopes would be dashed, as he might not even care about her, the most beautiful woman in Los Angeles.

Of course, her beauty, combined with the Duan family's business and wealth, was enough to make Mu Chuan take her seriously.

Duan Jingqiu was quite confident about this.

"All of you, step back. Enji, come with me to the backyard."

After saying that, Duan Tianpeng followed Lin Feng and disappeared from the rooftop.

Knowing that the situation was hopeless, Master Duan looked extremely dejected, realizing that all his efforts had been in vain.

Originally, she had planned everything with Lu Fang, but who knew her father would trick her.

Currently, like Lu Fang, he has become his father's scapegoat, not only taking the blame but also fearing for his life.

Master Duan turned his expectant gaze to Third Sister Duan.

"Third Sister, what does Father mean..."

He met Duan San Niang's icy gaze and couldn't continue speaking.

No matter how you try to explain, you won't easily let go of what just happened, no matter how foolish you may seem.

"Alright, Dad was wrong."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the backyard. His dejected and lonely figure did not evoke any pity from Duan San Niang.

As Master Duan walked toward the backyard, he whispered instructions to his attendants.

When he stepped into the old house in the backyard, he saw a large hole in the wall. His father, Duan Tianpeng, was sitting cross-legged on a futon in the inner room, deep in thought with his eyes closed, his face pale.

He trembled all over, reached into the hole, knelt down in front of his father, and bowed his head to await punishment.

After waiting for a while without hearing any movement from his father, Second Master Duan quickly looked up and saw a trickle of blood slowly dripping from the corner of his father's mouth.

His body seemed to be on the verge of collapse, and his aged appearance was clearly visible.

"Father, what's wrong?"

"Master Duan asked in a panic."

Duan Tianpeng opened his mouth with difficulty, and even more blood flowed from it, dripping down his chin onto his clothes in tiny, gruesome spots.

"His years of cultivation have been wasted."

Duan Erye was dumbfounded. His father's cultivation had been ruined by Mu Chuan, and his father was visibly aging, with the shadow of death gradually appearing.

"Father, it's all my fault for being blind and offending such a powerful person... Waaah..."

Master Duan couldn't hold back and started sobbing.

He regretted it deeply. He knew that there was a suspected expert by his daughter's side, but he still stubbornly sent people to attack her multiple times, which ultimately led to such a tragic end.

"Dad, the Duan family...is finished."

"If we listen to Third Sister, the Duan family might... be better off."

After a while, Duan Tianpeng calmed down and accepted the defeat.

Master Duan was also clever; he was able to develop the Duan family to such an extent, which shows that he was not only intelligent but also had a certain vision.

This incident was an accident. Who could have known that an unknown kid could possess such great abilities?

"If Third Sister can win over Mr. Mu Chuan, the Duan family might prosper even more, but... with such a fortune, wouldn't it be..."

"If they were smart, they wouldn't change the current structure; some losses are inevitable."

After the pain subsided, Duan Tianpeng's mind became clearer, and he knew that his days were numbered.

"Remember, from now on you will live in the backyard, keep the news secret, and whether I live or die, everything will continue as usual."

Master Duan touched his head to the ground, his voice choked with sobs.

"Yes, Father, I will stay in the backyard even if I die, and I will never step out again."

Although Lin Feng did not kill Master Duan, he did not want to complicate his relationship with Duan Jingqiu. He knew he would need the Duan family's business in the future, and he did not want any resentment to remain between them.

Duan Jingqiu officially took over all of the Duan family's businesses and was extremely busy.

Lin Feng didn't bother her anymore. He had someone arrange a place for Mu Tou Lian, Song Chen, and Xu Qi to recuperate, and he also found a quiet room for himself to sort out the gains and lessons learned over the past few days.

There was also the Tianshan beginner's manual that Yan Jin gave him. Since he took it so seriously, it must have been very useful.

Lin Feng is currently considered a disciple of Yuquan Temple. Although he cannot join the Zhengyi Sect, this booklet is not considered a cultivation method for inner disciples of the Zhengyi Sect, so there shouldn't be any major problem in learning it.

The broken sword was still tightly wrapped, and Lin Feng dared not touch it unless he was confident that he could absorb the internal power.

The broken sword, having absorbed Shingo Oni-maru's power, became even more lively and agile.

Lin Feng sensed that the broken sword was showing signs of significant recovery.

He had also wondered how powerful a broken sword would be if it were restored to its peak.

Or, how earth-shattering this sword must have been when it was complete.

Lin Feng immersed himself in quiet study.

Unexpectedly, Duan Jingqiu sent someone to deliver a message in just three days.

Speaking of the Prime Minister of the Great Zheng Dynasty, Miao Changfeng has arrived.

Miao Changfeng is Duan Erye's sworn brother and a high-ranking official in the Dazheng Dynasty, second only to the emperor. He also holds a highly respected position in the martial arts world.

I wonder if this sudden visit was because I heard something.

Master Duan has been placed under house arrest in the backyard and is not allowed to leave.

Duan Jingqiu, the head of the Duan family, had the courtyard tidied up and his appearance adjusted before personally welcoming guests out of the Duan family gate.

Miao Changfeng had met Duan Jingqiu and knew her capabilities. Second Master Duan had once praised Third Sister's business acumen in front of him.

However, Miao Changfeng found it strange that he only saw Duan San Niang in her finest attire and not his sworn brother Duan Enji.

The rumors circulating in the martial arts world a while ago, that the Duan family had been robbed by bandits and that the Duan father and daughter had fought, etc., did not concern Miao Changfeng. He was under the emperor's wing all day long, and there were already enough things to give him a headache.

They had no time to concern themselves with such unorthodox methods.

Today's visit to the Duan residence in Luocheng is also on the way, because Crown Prince Zhao Jian has returned from the battlefield, and the Emperor has allowed him to stay in Luocheng temporarily.

Miao Changfeng came to Luocheng to pave the way, to handle the city's defenses and security, so that the Crown Prince would not have any worries.