Am I the only one who didn't ascend?

Chapter 338 Death is the most important thing

Li Xiong's sincerity was undoubtedly an excellent start for Wang Luo's trip to Qiyue Lake. Originally, he had to find excuses to infiltrate the restricted area, but now he can just watch it openly, which saves him a lot of trouble.

So Wang Luo didn't press too much and just sipped the wine in the glass gently, waiting for the spiritual snake to land again.

The place that Li Xiong arranged for everyone to receive the wind and wash away the dust is located on the bank of Liyue Lake in the literal sense - a rather antique lakeside building. There was still a simple welcome ceremony in front of the building, while in the building the orderlies were busy preparing for the dinner.

However, what Wang Luo cares about is the small building itself. It seems to be quite old. Although it has been carefully maintained and renovated in the later period, it still cannot conceal its vicissitudes of history. However, its architectural style is completely different from the military buildings in Yueyang, and it is obviously a civilian residence. And considering that this small building is right on the bank of Qiyue Lake...

Wang Luo then asked bluntly: "This building was not built by your secret guards, was it? Who was the previous owner?"

Li Xiong smiled when he heard this and said: "The mountain master has good eyesight. It is true that we did not build this building. The secret guard camp was actually picked up. As for the previous owner, I really can't remember clearly. Five years ago, the military building just held the prisoner Yuehu Lake was allocated to the secret guard camp as a training ground. When our people came over for a preliminary inspection, they discovered this empty lakeside building. It is said that the people who originally lived here happened to be in the restricted area of ​​​​Qiuyue Lake. We moved at that time, and there was no news from us once we moved there, leaving us with no place to even send the compensation..."

"hehe."

Li Xiong naturally knew how ridiculous it was to say that there was no place for the compensation, but such trivial details were not worth paying attention to.

He also prepared other topics.

"Does the mountain owner know that such abandoned houses are not uncommon around Qiuyue Lake? If you are interested, I can take you to the north shore of the lake in two days. The scenery there is even more unique, and there is also a house that has been abandoned for many years. It’s a small village, and there’s something wonderful about it, so let me give it a try at this time.”

"Oh?"

Seeing that Wang Luo was indeed interested, Li Xiong welcomed the guests into the building and introduced: "In the past one or two hundred years, many people have lived here. After all, the aura of heaven and earth is rich, and the products are quite rich... ...But on the other hand, this place is too close to the border of the Northern Territory, and desolations occur from time to time. Although since the pioneering a hundred years ago, with the White Key City standing in front of them, the situation has become much more stable. But just one small devastation can make things worse. Civilians have been evacuated in every possible way. What's more, precisely because White Key City has become more secure on the front line, there is no need for people to live in such a place with endless risks."

After a pause, Li Xiong added: "So, it can be seen that the foundation of national peace and security lies in pacifying the famine. And everything our secret guard camp has done is precisely to quell the famine."

Wang Luo couldn't help but smile when he heard this: "General Li, your turn is a bit harsh."

"Just kidding, I'm really not good at long speeches like this. Every year when I report to the Binglou, I have to have my clerk draft the manuscript for me. It's very annoying. Since Master Wang Shan doesn't like this either, let's do it first. Let’s drink and eat, I won’t say any more nonsense.”

At this time, Li Xiong had led Wang Luo and others, surrounded by a group of servicemen in costumes, directly to the terrace on the second floor. Two tables of exquisite and enthusiastic dishes had been prepared in advance, and there were more than a dozen jars of mellow aroma. The strong liquor broke the mud seal.

Then, there was a row of well-dressed soldiers waiting on the side of the terrace. When they saw Wang Luo and others, they immediately gave them warm applause. The eyes of several of them were particularly blazing, as if they were meeting an idol.

These top soldiers must have been invited by Li Xiong to accompany them for drinks and entertainment, and their overly enthusiastic attitude was not uncommon since Wang Luo set foot in Yueyang, so he didn't take it seriously for a while.

However, before he could nod to those people, he heard an exclamation from behind him.

Zhou Rui's eyes widened, he looked at the leader of the row of soldiers in disbelief, and said in surprise: "Teng Zheng?!"

The person who was named was an extremely tall and burly young man with clear and toned muscles. Hearing Zhou Rui's voice, he immediately turned his head, his eyes literally shining.

"Pingyuan Jiankui, do you still remember me?"

The next moment, this burly man, regardless of the obstruction of his comrades behind him, stepped in front of Zhou Rui in two steps. Under the latter's vigilant eyes, he said a little excitedly and a little at a loss: "Zhou, Zhou Rui, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Ah! I still remember your Tiangang Sword Qi during the previous joint military exercise. Unfortunately, I failed to advance to the finals and experience it personally. After the military exercise, I have been thinking about when I can be with you in the Secret Guard. When we meet again at the camp, I will definitely find an opportunity to discuss with you. I didn’t expect you to go to the White Key City. Why don’t you come to the Secret Guard Camp? The conditions here are much better!" These words were so impressive that the whole audience was stunned. Everyone was stunned, and Zhou Rui, the person involved, was even speechless.

Fortunately, Zhou Rui didn't need to react, Li Xiong just slapped Teng Zheng on the back of the head.

"Where are the rules? Have you forgotten them?!"

Teng Zheng laughed innocently and lowered his head in embarrassment: "I'm so happy to see my friend. General Li, please don't mind..."

After that, he reluctantly returned to the queue, leaving his comrades beside him to sigh helplessly.

But with just these few words, Teng Zheng's naivety was so natural that it really surprised Wang Luo.

Li Xiong sighed: "This is also the misunderstanding I want to clear up with you two today, but let's eat first."

While they were talking, the group of people had already sat down respectively. Li Xiong, Wang Luo, Huang Long and other senior generals were at one table, while Zhou Rui, Teng Zheng and other grassroots soldiers were at the next table.

After the people at the two tables exchanged simple greetings, Li Xiong directly invited everyone to eat and drink. The generals accompanying the secret guard camp also made warm gestures, toasting and complimenting each other. There was nothing like the legendary secret guard camp. Arrogant and unruly.

After the aperitif, Li Xiong began to tell his story.

"General Huang specially made an appointment with the Secret Guard Camp this time to seek justice for those little guys Xiao Zhou, right? After all, after the last joint military exercise, Teng Zheng, who barely ranked among the top ranks, entered the Secret Guard Camp and even got Li Li. Yang Jian. Zhou Rui, who won the title of swordsman, was demoted to White Key City. To say that there is no controversy would be to deceive oneself and others."

After hearing these words, everyone at the two tables fell silent.

Obviously, if today's reception banquet is to proceed smoothly, this topic must be discussed.

Li Xiong sighed: "Before the military exercise that year, the military building was indeed building momentum for Teng Zheng in advance, as if he was destined to win the title of Sword Leader..."

Before he finished speaking, Teng Zheng looked surprised: "Uncle Li, what are you talking about?"

"Shut up first." Li Xiong said, making a gesture, and a powerful invisible seal immediately covered Teng Zheng's mouth, making the burly man quiet down immediately.

Li Xiong continued: "The same goes for Liyang Sword. Master Teng of the Military Building was convinced that his son would definitely win the championship, so he made an exception and designated it as a prize... To be honest, what was done was indeed against the rules, but... "

After brewing for a long time, Li Xiong sighed.

"But, that is the old man's last wish after all."

(End of this chapter)