Transmigrating To Start As A Mountain Bandit Chapter 671: The Xuns, Uncle and Nephew (2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 671: The Xuns, Uncle and Nephew (2)

Chapter 671: The Xuns, Uncle and Nephew (2)

September 25, 2017

Xun Yu never expected that the seemingly cute and innocent-looking little guy at Xi Zhicai's desk would roar, causing his innate talent to go out of control. Even more surprising was the bloodline and loyalty of the four, who, without hesitation, drew their knives and aimed them at their own chests.

This situation caused the faces of the Xuns, uncle and nephew, to change drastically, especially Xun You. In fact, from the moment Xun Yu began questioning the four scribes, he had wanted to stop them.

He wasn't his uncle, and he didn't possess that kind of obsessive loyalty to the Han dynasty.

Nor would he be moved by Xi Zhicai's work or the presence of the mysterious scribes around him.

Compared to Xun Yu, he viewed the issue from an objective standpoint. Rather than being concerned about the threat Xi Zhicai's backer posed to the Han dynasty, he was more curious about the identity of that person, nothing more. He had no intention of offending anyone.

After all, only an extraordinary person could have tamed Xi Zhicai and used such talented individuals as scribes. Although the Xuns might not fear him, there was no need to provoke him unnecessarily, right?

What Xun You didn't expect was Xun Yu's intense emotional reaction, directly using his innate talent to question them, and even less so the unexpected turn of events, ultimately leading to the four scribes collectively preparing to commit suicide.

Although Xun Yu's reaction was understandable, given his close friendship with Xi Zhicai, it was natural for him to be emotionally stirred upon suddenly witnessing his friend embarking on a path that contradicted his own ideals. However, if these four individuals were to die here, it would be a terrible outcome for them.

But at this moment, someone intervened without hesitation, and they could only watch helplessly as the four members of the Fire Camp resolutely struck themselves.

Fortunately, just then, a sound of clashing blades filled the air, and in an instant, the daggers in the hands of the four Fire Camp members were all knocked away. Throughout the entire process, the Xuns only caught a glimpse of a fleeting shadow, never seeing the person who had acted.

The fact that the four didn't die on the spot also relieved Xun You.

"Rest assured, we mean no harm. It's just a misunderstanding!" Xun You said, then, without paying attention to the four, pulled Xun Yu away.

At this moment, Xun Yu realized that he had overreacted, so he didn't resist and followed Xun You, but before leaving, he took one last look at the cute little Gungungun on Xi Zhicai's desk.

For some time now, Xi Zhicai, who had been wholeheartedly focused on his teaching materials, seemed unaware that his actions would lead to so many consequences.

However, after waking up, Xi Zhicai reacted calmly to the reports from the Fire Camp members, as if he had known about this situation all along.

In reality, even if Xun Yu had destroyed Xi Zhicai's work, it wouldn't have been a significant loss for Xi Zhicai, as he had already organized it and could recreate it at any time.

But upon learning of Xun Yu's reaction, despite initially being aware of his old friend's temperament, he couldn't help but feel a hint of disappointment after confirming his response. It seemed that Lu HaiKong was destined to miss out on this talented individual.

Soon after waking up, Xi Zhicai instructed his scribes to pack up and prepare to leave the Yinchuan Academy.

He had achieved his primary goal in Yinchuan, and Xun Yu's reaction made it clear that he couldn't take this friend with him. Therefore, there was no need for him to stay any longer in Yinchuan.

Xi Zhicai decided to pack up, visit a few friends, and then return to Bing Province, as Lu HaiKong was probably busy dealing with various matters.

While the scribes were packing, Xi Zhicai, accompanied by Yin Yue and Gungungun, left the library for the first time to meet the Xuns, who had been waiting for him for a long time.

The two Xuns reacted differently to Xi Zhicai's arrival. Xun Yu coldly turned away without even glancing at Xi Zhicai, while Xun You enthusiastically approached him.

Xun You's warm welcome contrasted sharply with Xun Yu's cold demeanor.

After meeting the Xuns, Xi Zhicai got straight to the point: "Brother Wenruo, Brother Gongda, Zhicai has come to bid farewell!"

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu's face darkened further, and he slammed the table, "Do you think this is just any place? You can't just come and go as you please..."

"When it's time to come, I come, and when it's time to go, I naturally have to leave. Besides, even if I didn't leave, Brother Wenruo might not necessarily welcome me at this time," Xi Zhicai shook his head, his expression devoid of any displeasure.

"I do welcome you, but I'm afraid you, Xi Zhicai, are too busy with important matters to stay for long!"

Xun You, observing his uncle's uncharacteristic behavior, couldn't help but shake his head. He knew that his uncle would never act this way towards an ordinary person. The more harshly he treated Xi Zhicai, the more it showed the high regard he had for him.

Xi Zhicai was well aware of his old friend's true character, and he remained silent, calmly sipping the tea that Xun You had already prepared. With a relaxed expression, he praised, "Your tea-brewing skills are exceptional, Xun Yu. This cup is the finest I've tasted in the past two years. The tea master you mentioned is no match for your skills!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Xun cousins flashed with understanding. Xun You refilled Xi Zhicai's cup and said, "That official is likely preoccupied with military affairs, unlike me who has ample time to delve into these trivial matters."

Xi Zhicai finished the tea in one gulp and smiled with narrowed eyes, "You don't have to beat around the bush, Xun Yu. I know what you and your uncle want to ask. I've been in Bing Province all these years!"

Having spent so much time with Lu HaiKong, Xi Zhicai not only influenced Lu HaiKong but was also subtly influenced by him. The occasional gulping of tea and the narrowed eyes in certain situations were all habits he had picked up from Lu HaiKong.

However, the Xun cousins were not paying attention to Xi Zhicai's mannerisms at this moment. Instead, they were captivated by his words.

When they heard the words "Bing Province," their eyes lit up, and a legendary name came to mind. The two cousins exchanged glances, seeing a mix of surprise and relief in each other's eyes.

Xun Yu's expression, which had been tense, relaxed a little. After a brief silence, Xun Yu refilled Xi Zhicai's cup and said with a bitter smile, "You've kept me in the dark, Xi Zhicai. I never imagined that you've been working under the Prince Consort all this time."

"Prince Consort? What do you mean by that?" Xi Zhicai, who had been secluded, working on a textbook, was taken aback by the mention of the Prince Consort.

He had been studying a textbook for the past six years!

Suddenly, Xi Zhicai's face lit up with surprise.

"You wouldn't know since you've been secluded in the library. This news is from a month ago. Lu HaiKong has caught the Emperor's attention and has been appointed as the General Who Conquers the North and Governor of Bing Province. Moreover, the Emperor has promised that if he can defeat the Xianbei and Wuxian tribes within four years, he will marry Princess San to him!"

Upon hearing the words "Bing Province," Xun Yu's expression improved slightly.

Xun Yu had studied Lu HaiKong and was aware of his background. He understood that someone like Lu HaiKong, with his origins, would not have a favorable impression of the aristocratic families. Consequently, he also felt relieved about the textbook Xi Zhicai had been working on.

After all, with Lu HaiKong's distrust of the aristocratic families, he could only rely on the people he had cultivated.

Although Xun Yu still had his reservations, Lu HaiKong was the Governor of Bing Province, appointed by Han Lingdi himself, and was even destined to become the Prince Consort. Regardless of how one looked at it, Lu HaiKong was a direct descendant of the Emperor, and Xun Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of closeness to him.

At this moment, Xi Zhicai's attention was not on Xun Yu but had been captured by Xun Yu's words from the start.

It had to be said that Lu HaiKong had given Xi Zhicai a significant surprise. Before Lu HaiKong's departure, Xi Zhicai hadn't held high hopes for his success in becoming the Governor of Bing Province, and even Lu HaiKong himself didn't have much expectation.

Unexpectedly, not only did Lu HaiKong secure the position of Governor, but he also became the General Who Conquers the North and was destined to be the Prince Consort. This turn of events far exceeded Xi Zhicai's expectations, leaving him astonished upon receiving the news.

It was common knowledge that Lu HaiKong's background had always been a significant disadvantage. Many talents had rejected him due to his origins, and the aristocratic families had looked down on him. However, the situation had now changed.

With the position of Prince Consort in hand, Lu HaiKong's background was no longer a weakness.

From then on, Lu HaiKong's origins would no longer be a drawback. After all, he was the Prince Consort, and criticizing his background would be an insult to both him and the royal family. Who would dare to be so bold? This was why Xi Zhicai was so delighted to hear this news.

"I can't believe Lu HaiKong could rise from humble beginnings and soar so high in just two years. Now it makes sense that you've been behind him, providing him with strategies and advice!" Xun Yu's expression softened as he spoke.

Hearing this, Xi Zhicai contained his joy and shook his head solemnly, "You misunderstand, Xun Yu. While I don't deny that I've helped him during his growth, his achievements today are primarily due to his own efforts. My contribution is minimal."

The Xun cousins were taken aback by Xi Zhicai's words, as they were well aware of his character. He would never intentionally inflate Lu HaiKong's status in this manner.

The cousins' eyes revealed a moment of realization. Indeed, it was unlikely for an ordinary person to earn Xi Zhicai's wholehearted assistance.

(End of Chapter)

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