Lahan's chest heaved violently, and his face turned red from holding back. Xiong Tianba's face remained unchanged, mainly because his skin color was too dark, and even slight changes could not be seen, but his breath was much more stable than Lahan's.
The two of them walked into the hall together, and a warrior had already informed them of the results of their competition.
The eldest prince Xue Daohong laughed loudly and said: "Okay! Okay! Okay! No matter who wins or loses, they are all worthy warriors. Come on! Give me some wine!"
Immediately, someone brought two glasses of wine. Lahan and Xiong Tianba took the wine and drank it down in one gulp.
In fact, everyone is happy with this result. After all, no one wants to stage a life-and-death fight at the scene. The eldest princess Xue Lingjun said: "Give the two warriors a seat!"
Xiong Tianba turned to Hu Xiaotian happily: "Uncle! Where is my hammer?"
Hu Xiaotian pointed at his feet.
Xiong Tianba smiled and went to get his sledgehammer, but he heard Lahan roaring behind him: "Give the hammer back to me!" He rushed towards Xiong Tianba, raised his fist as big as a vinegar bowl and hit Xiong Tianba in the chest.
Just one punch.
When Xiong Tianba saw Lahan actually attacking him, he showed no sign of weakness given his temperament. He also punched him and roared: "The hammer is mine!"
The two fists collided head-on, and everyone around them heard the sound of flesh and bone colliding, and the sound was terrifying. Lahan is tall and has long arms. In the opinion of most people, he should have the upper hand in this head-to-head competition.
A lot of bargains, ∴, ww¤w. But this is not the case. The fists collided, and Lahan actually took three steps back. His body swayed, and then his expression became very strange. Lahan pursed his lips.
He took a sip, but in the end he couldn't hold it back anymore, and poof! He spurted out a big mouthful of blood mist.
Everyone in the house was shocked. No one could have imagined that this dark and skinny boy could punch a giant-level strongman like Lahan to the point where he vomited blood on the spot.
Even Xiong Tianba didn't think of it. He touched the back of his head and said, "You hit me first. If I had known you were so reluctant to hit me, I would have saved some strength."
Hu Xiaotian was shocked and dumbfounded. Although he knew that Xiong Tianba was very strong, he never expected that this kid was so strong that he could make Lahan vomit blood with just one punch. A layman would only watch the fun, but an expert would watch the door. Huo Shengnan had already
Seeing the truth behind Lahan's injury, Xiong Tianba's punch was not so powerful. It was just because Lahan had already used all his strength to lift the vat. If he hadn't barely managed to hold on, he would have vomited blood just now.
Under such circumstances, it is normal to still cause trouble and actively attack Xiong Tianba, and suffer losses.
When Wanyan Chixiong saw Lahan vomiting blood on the spot, he was so angry that he screamed, regardless of his manners. He stood up from the table and roared: "Xiao Nanman dared to hurt my beloved general, how can I be so polite, my disciple..."
Xue Daohong hurriedly advised: "Four princes, don't be impatient. Someone is coming, please hurry up and invite the doctor."
Hu Xiaotian sneered and said: "This fourth prince seems to be incapable of playing. I just said no, so you have to force me to compete. Now your subordinates are not as skilled as others, and Black Hu's number one warrior is not as good as one of my grooms."
If you lose, you are willing to admit defeat. What is your name? Do you still plan to go into battle in person?"
Wanyan Chixiong pointed at Hu Xiaotian and roared: "I will compete with you, come out! I want to see what you are capable of."
The eldest princess Xue Lingjun sighed at this time and said: "What does the fourth prince think of my place? I am here to entertain all my friends tonight. Do you want to turn my fine banquet hall into a gladiatorial arena?" She said in a although tone.
The gentleness is still there, but the meaning conveyed in the words is already quite impolite.
Wanyan Chixiong nodded, forcing down the anger in his heart. He clenched his right fist against his chest to express his apology to Xue Lingjun: "Your Highness, Wanyan Chixiong has offended many people today. I hope the eldest princess will not take offense."
When the eldest princess Xue Lingjun saw him bowing his head and admitting his mistake, of course she couldn't do things too ruthlessly. She immediately smiled like a flower and said: "Everyone still thinks peace is the most important thing. Why don't you just talk about feelings today for the sake of me and the emperor and not the victory?"
burden."
Wanyan Chixiong said: "Don't worry, eldest princess, I will never act rashly in your house." When he said this, he looked at Hu Xiaotian with hatred in his eyes, obviously because of what happened just now, he and Hu Xiaotian took over.
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Hu Xiaotian secretly screamed that something was wrong. There was an enemy inexplicably today. The situation in Yongdu was already not good. Now he has offended the fourth prince of Black Hu. I am afraid there will be more trouble in the future. But today, I am not causing trouble by myself. I am looking for trouble.
When you come to your door, you can't just be a coward.
Xiong Tianba came to Hu Xiaotian, picked up the pair of sledgehammers and said, "Uncle Hu, if it doesn't matter to me, I will go out and wait."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I'm leaving too. It's very boring to stay in a place like this." Although Xue Lingjun specifically asked Jianping to tell him to stay after the banquet, Hu Xiaotian's mood was also affected by the unpleasantness just now.
He didn't know if what happened tonight was related to Xue Lingjun, but he could conclude that the eldest prince Xue Daohong did not play any good role in it.
Hu Xiaotian left immediately. Li Chenzhou smiled at him, stood up and said goodbye to him without making any attempt to stay.
Huo Shengnan and Hu Xiaotian also stood up at the same time and said softly: "It's time for me to leave too."
When the eldest princess Xue Lingjun saw them leaving the table, a strange look flashed across her beautiful eyes, but she did not go to see them off.
Hu Xiaotian and Huo Shengnan walked out of the door side by side, and heard Jian Ping's voice from behind: "General Huo, Master Hu, stay here!"
The two of them turned around at the same time, and Jianping hurried over. She whispered: "The banquet is still going on, why do you two leave without saying goodbye?"
Huo Shengnan said: "I have something important to do and must rush back to Qichen Palace. Miss Jianping will tell the eldest princess for me."
Jianping looked at Hu Xiaotian again. When he arrived, she had clearly emphasized to him that she wanted him to wait until after the banquet. The eldest princess still had something to ask him about, but for some reason she suddenly changed her mind. She said softly: "Hu
Sir, don’t worry, the eldest princess will definitely be able to handle tonight’s affairs properly.”
Hu Xiaotian laughed: "Sister Jianping, do you think I left because I was afraid of the fourth prince?" He shook his head and said: "Sister, please help me tell the eldest princess that if anything happens, please come to Qichen Palace.
Find me."
After leaving the eldest princess's mansion, Hu Xiaotian said to Xiong Tianba: "Tianba, you have been with me for a day. Go back first. General Huo and I will go back together. Don't worry."
Xiong Tianba said: "Uh, I understand, you think I am in the way, so if you have anything to say, talk to General Huo alone."
Hu Xiaotian laughed dumbly. This kid didn't understand when he should understand, but he understood when he shouldn't understand.
Xiong Tianba bowed his hands to them and ran towards the Nanfeng Inn. The horse was obviously struggling to run. After all, two more big hammers were added. This amount was extraordinary, and none of them was good.
I'm afraid the mount really can't bear such a large portion.
Hu Xiaotian watched Xiong Tianba go away and smiled at Huo Shengnan: "This guy usually talks carelessly. General Huo must not take offense if he offends him."
Huo Shengnan smiled and said: "Xiong Tianba is really amazingly powerful. I never expected that Dakang actually has such a warrior."
Hu Xiaotian said: "He is not the only warrior in Dakang. In fact, there are many talented people in Dakang, but the court does not know how to appoint them, so so many talents are buried among the people. Although they have great ambitions, they have no way to serve the country."
Huo Shengnan said: "Master Hu's tone sounds like he is dissatisfied with your country's court!"
Hu Xiaotian laughed: "I grumbled casually, General Huo just don't spread what I said tonight."
Huo Shengnan smiled and said, "Am I this kind of person?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head.
Huo Shengnan said with interest: "Why do you believe me?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Intuition!"
"intuition?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "For example, I have an intuition now. If I invite you to dinner, you will definitely not refuse me!"
Huo Shengnan said: "So confident?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "I know you haven't had enough to eat just like me!"
A rare smile appeared on Huo Shengnan's face, and another ray of spring breeze blew by, and he said softly: "There is a tavern next to Qichen Palace. The food is very good."
The tavern Huo Shengnan mentioned is very close to Qichen Palace, diagonally across from the palace gate. It was already late, but the lights were still brightly lit inside the tavern, and it was already full, and the few tables outside were also
The seats were full and the atmosphere was quite lively.
Huo Shengnan should be a regular customer here. Seeing her approaching, the shop owner hurriedly greeted her: "General Huo, you are a rare customer!"
Hu Xiaotian noticed that the shop owner was missing a right arm and had several shocking knife marks on his face. It seemed that the shop owner had been in the military in the past and might have participated in many battles. This was indeed the case.
His name is Feng Bao. He used to serve as a soldier under Huo Shengnan. The scars on his face and his right arm were all lost in the war with the Black Hus. He was discharged from the army because of his disability. After he came back, thanks to Huo Shengnan's care, he opened a business here.
In a small tavern, he and his wife usually work together. Because the couple is really kind and they cook good food, the business soon becomes prosperous. Feng Bao was very brave in the army and made many friends.
He has few friends, and his comrades and partners in the military camp will come over whenever they have free time.
Huo Shengnan looked around and smiled: "Business is good!"
Feng Baodao: "Liao Dazhi and others from the fifth battalion are here. I'll go tell them and ask them to vacate the room."
Huo Shengnan smiled and said: "No, Feng Bao, please give us a table and we can eat outside."
Feng Baodao: "Okay!"
Huo Shengnan said: "Find a quieter place, we have business to do."
Feng Bao looked at Hu Xiaotian, with a relieved smile on his scarred face: "Don't worry, General Huo, I won't let anyone disturb you."
Huo Shengnan didn't think anything of it, but Hu Xiaotian thought Feng Bao's smile was weird. Could it be that he thought he was Huo Shengnan's lover?
