Chapter 1446 - 1443: Wu Guangzu’s Worries

Chapter 1446: Chapter 1443: Wu Guangzu’s Worries

For Chen Tianlong and Wu Guangzu, the Assassin Group is their home, and rebuilding their home is their greatest wish.

In just one hour, under everyone’s efforts, the Assassin Group inside and out has been tidied up to look just as clean and neat as usual. When Wu Guangzu and Chen Tianlong returned, their eyes lit up, and they were truly delighted.

Tonight is destined to end with a celebration without restraint. Wu Guangzu has arranged sentries at the foot of the mountain, but he estimates it won’t be easy for Kuang Chenggong to deploy troops for an attack quickly.

It’s a three to four day march from the Assassin Group to the Capital City, and it will take Kuang Shengtian at least a day or more to return and report. Even if Kuang Chenggong deploys troops immediately, it will be four or five days later.

However, according to Wu Guangzu’s understanding, Kuang Chenggong generally does not engage in battles without certainty.

That’s why Wu Guangzu believes that Kuang Chenggong will definitely adjust his strategy and at least take some time before making any moves. Therefore, tonight is a time for carefree celebration.

Although some brothers sacrificed, it was ultimately a victory. With wars come sacrifices, and one cannot become despondent for the fallen ones. Rather, remembering them should provide unwavering motivation to defeat the enemy.

Hundreds of people together raised their glasses; these were things left by Kuang Shengtian’s army, and they should enjoy them while they can.

So tonight, they had a feast and indulged extravagantly. Both happy and unhappy ones were equally drunk. Wu Guangzu thought of Xiao Qing instead.

He had a special feeling for this girl he couldn’t quite explain, but he knew she was particularly kind and warm to him. Now that her father had sacrificed, if she were to know, would she be able to accept it?

Wu Guangzu was sitting by a rock, looking at the night sky, raising his glass to dispel sorrow.

Suddenly someone approached him from behind. As he turned his head slightly, it was Tan Batian handing him a letter.

Wu Guangzu was taken aback, a bit puzzled, wondering what Tan Batian was doing. However, seeing the letter in his hand, Wu Guangzu asked, "This, for me?"

Tan Batian nodded because the envelope clearly had the name "Wu Guangzu" written on it, so Tan Batian knew it should be for Wu Guangzu.

Wu Guangzu slowly took the envelope, then curiously opened it, took out a sheet of letter paper, and upon opening it, he saw his name written.

"Brother Guangzu, if you see this letter and it is not handed to you personally by me, then I am definitely no longer around. I have a request, and I hope you can agree. Xiao Qing is a good girl; one can see she really likes you and has feelings for you. However, feelings can’t be forced, so I do not ask you to accept her, but I hope you treat her well. She’s my only daughter, and unfortunately, I can no longer be by her side to protect her."

The signature read, Xiao Feng.

Upon finishing the letter, Wu Guangzu furrowed his brows tightly. Indeed, Xiao Qing is a lovely girl, but he sees her as a sister. Previously, he had faintly sensed something was off, knowing Xiao Qing had intentions towards him. Now, as Xiao Feng wrote, it appears not so simple; she genuinely likes him.

As a kind-hearted person, Wu Guangzu certainly wouldn’t bear hurting Xiao Qing, especially now that Xiao Feng is dead. Wu Guangzu took a deep breath, unsure of how to proceed.

Tan Batian observed Wu Guangzu’s expression and could basically deduce that anyone with discerning eyes could see Xiao Qing had feelings for Wu Guangzu. Xiao Feng writing Wu Guangzu the letter was surely regarding this matter.

After Tan Batian left, Wu Guangzu was embroiled in his conflicts when suddenly a voice he eagerly anticipated came from behind.

"Wu, is it so late and you’re not resting yet?"

Gu Yuxin saw Wu Guangzu alone, lost in thought here, and was a bit curious.

Wu Guangzu looked up to see Gu Yuxin walking over with a smile. She was still as beautiful as ever, looking like a delicate and willful woman, yet so gentle once known.

"Oh, nothing much. After dinner, I wanted some peace and quiet alone to reflect on the recent events that have been truly poignant." Wu Guangzu didn’t mention what happened earlier to avoid misunderstanding.

"Haha, indeed, it’s like a dream."

Gu Yuxin casually plopped down on the rock, sitting very close to Wu Guangzu. Her unique feminine fragrance subtly wafted into Wu Guangzu’s nose, momentarily causing him to lose his bearings.

Gu Yuxin was talking when she suddenly turned to see Wu Guangzu staring blankly at her, making her feel a bit embarrassed, "Wu, do I seem strange? Why are you staring at me?"

"Ah? No."

Wu Guangzu smiled wryly, unsure why he always seemed to lose focus with Gu Yuxin.

However, Gu Yuxin secretly exclaimed in her heart that this blockhead Wu Guangzu didn’t understand, but as a mischievous troublemaker, she did.

Gu Yuxin thought, "This Wu Guangzu must have feelings for me. I shouldn’t get too close, or it’ll be troublesome if he falls in love with me."

Thinking of this, she hurriedly stood, feeling slightly embarrassed, and said, "Ahem... Wu, I’m a bit tired and will head back to rest. You should rest early too."

Wu Guangzu smiled sweetly and nodded. However, an object unintentionally slipped from his pocket, and Gu Yuxin curiously leaned down to pick it up. The front was facing her, inadvertently revealing the name "Wu Guangzu." Upon taking a closer look, she saw the familiar name, Xiao Qing.

"Wu, this is a letter written to you by Senior Xiao Feng. He must be asking you to take good care of Xiao Qing. I also think she’s wonderful and feel like you two are a perfect match. Keep it up, Wu!"

Gu Yuxin took advantage of the moment using Xiao Qing as a card to back out, which was something he thought of on the fly.

"Huh?"

Wu Guangzu was stunned. He initially thought Gu Yuxin would be unhappy upon seeing this, but obviously, since she encouraged and supported him in pursuing Xiao Qing, Wu Guangzu was already bewildered.

This was the goddess in his heart! Could it be that the goddess doesn’t like him? Why push him towards another woman?

At this moment, Wu Guangzu felt very depressed, but regarding Gu Yuxin, he didn’t dare say much and could only ramble, "This... it’s not like you think... Xiao Feng wrote the letter earlier, and... he just asked me to help him take care of Xiao Qing, yes, that’s it."

"Haha, Wu, you’re really cute! I didn’t say anything yet, but look at your face turning red from blushing. Alright, I’m going back to rest. See you tomorrow."

Gu Yuxin pointed at Wu Guangzu’s blush and couldn’t help but laugh, then turned to say goodbye as she gradually disappeared from Wu Guangzu’s view.

Watching Gu Yuxin’s disappearing figure, Wu Guangzu felt a sense of emptiness.

Soon, Wu Guangzu collected his emotions and went back inside.

On the other side, Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting reached the mountain top, embracing her as they watched the moon. A gentle breeze blew by, and everything felt like a dream. But Chen Tianlong felt fortunate that at this moment, he was accompanied by this cherished confidante, feeling fulfilled for a lifetime.

"Thank you, Mengting, for staying by my side through thick and thin these days!" Chen Tianlong expressed his sincere gratitude.

"Haha, Chen Tianlong, what are you saying? Why thank me? Mengting will always be by your side, until the end of time..." Mengting said, her face turning a rosy red, as if making a declaration.

Chen Tianlong gently held her in his arms, stroked Mengting’s dark hair, and kissed her forehead. He spoke tenderly: "Once the Sabina people are repelled, I will find a quiet place with you and live a happy life. I’ll farm, you’ll weave, and we’ll have two children, a boy named Nie Xiangrong, and a girl named Nie Wushuang..."

Upon realizing his mistake, Chen Tianlong quickly corrected himself: "Ahem, the girl will be named Nie Xiaoxiao, haha."

At this moment, Wu Mengting raised her head and gently touched Chen Tianlong’s weary face. With compassion, she said, "Chen Tianlong, you’ve endured a lot. Please don’t try to change the topic purposefully. I know you have Wushuang in your heart. I promised you; I’m willing to stay together with Wushuang forever with you."

Wu Mengting spoke these words, biting her lip. This time, she wasn’t joking. By accepting wholeheartedly, Lin Wushuang is so kind and would never occupy Chen Tianlong selfishly.

Thinking of this, Wu Mengting felt relieved. In fact, having an extra woman to help take care of Chen Tianlong gave her some peace of mind.

"Mengting..."

Chen Tianlong felt deeply moved. No matter if Mengting was willing or not, her words were enough to make him content. As for the future, Chen Tianlong felt that it’s better to let nature take its course.

If fate truly arranged for Lin Wushuang and him to be together, if everything happens as naturally, why disrupt it?

"Chen Tianlong, Feifei will definitely be very happy. By then, the three of us will live together in a place without war, living a happy life." Wu Mengting envisioned the future with hope.

"Haha, alright, let’s happily decide on that." Chen Tianlong chuckled lightly.

"Pinky swear."

"Alright!"

"Pinky swear, hang in the air, not allowed to change for a hundred years!" They chanted in unison, then looked at each other and burst into laughter.

The evening breeze gently blew, the scene envied the brightening moon and the dim, dreamy landscape.

An uneventful night passed; early the next morning, all the members woke up early, and Wu Guangzu began assigning tasks, cleaning up the corpses on the mountain and the messy scenes scattered around.

Soon, a grand procession set out, some clearing the way, others setting up defenses. By the end of the day, all equipment, ambushes, and checkpoints were ready.

This time, Wu Guangzu and Chen Tianlong personally worked out the strategies and set traps, summarizing experiences from previous incidents. The established checkpoints couldn’t remain the same as before; without any innovation, when the enemy comes, they’ll know exactly where to hide, making it hard to fall into the trap.

Thus, Chen Tianlong devised many special methods.

For instance, in the forest, hidden weapons were made automatic, not requiring manual control, and while canyon stones were necessary, they needed to be accompanied by fire attacks.

Moreover, they couldn’t attack easily, because the next time the enemy comes, it might just be a feint attack.