C271 A Few Days Later

Neither of them spoke. Lord Kuan rose and led Zhou Cheng to the western gate of West Dawn City. Gazing into the distance at the thick forest, he began,

"Beyond this woodland lies Longning City, under my jurisdiction. Lead your troops to conquer it and offer it to the Emperor. You might earn greater honors, and His Majesty may pardon your father, allowing his return to the battlefield