It was also a snowy night, and there was also a bonfire. The bright firelight illuminated everyone's face, and everyone's face was filled with happy and festive smiles.
Tian Qing sat in the courtyard of the private manor, smiling and greeting every distinguished guest who came.
Today is his 100th birthday. As one of the most important military generals in the kingdom, his birthday will naturally be filled with guests and have a grand banquet.
He has devoted almost all his life to the kingdom. From the time he awakened his energy and enlisted in the army at the age of 15, he fought bravely on the frontline battlefield between the kingdom and the enemy. He was promoted step by step from a reserve soldier to a general commanding the three armies. Not only did he receive
He was loved by the people of the kingdom and highly valued by the two kings.
If there was any flaw in his military career, it was that at the martial arts conference held in the kingdom 7 years ago, he was defeated by Yu Xingyang, a young master from the foreign demon country, with a formless magic sword in the final battle.
Defeated in one move.
Of course, the ending of that grand event was also unexpected. An ordinary soldier on the kingdom's side who called himself "Big Brother" also defeated Yu Xingyang using the same method, leaving the honor of the strongest king in the kingdom, but "the best in the world"
The honor of "Knife" was awarded by the monarch to a little peasant girl named Ding Wenhe.
After the martial arts conference, the "eldest brother" and Ding Wenhe left the kingdom's capital one after another, and there was no news after that.
Five years passed quickly, and the kingdom ushered in a new martial arts competition. This time Tianqing did not disappoint the king again, defeating many masters in one fell swoop, including Yu Xingyang from the extraterritorial demon country, becoming a new generation
The strongest king.
At this point, Tianqing's reputation reached its peak, and he no longer had any regrets in his military career.
The kingdom had been at peace for many years, so Tianqing had the idea of retiring, no longer participated in military and political affairs, and resigned from the position of general.
The monarch can also understand him. A Yuanli warrior has dedicated his life to the kingdom. When he grows old, he should spend more time with his family and enjoy the rest of his life.
Tianqing's wife is the daughter of the governor of the kingdom's munitions department. She is thirty years younger than him. He fought bloody battles on the front line and rescued her from the enemy general. He had no time for him to take care of the military all his life, so his wife insisted on staying in the capital.
After waiting for him for many years, she didn't marry him until she returned to the city on military duty.
After marriage, his beloved wife gave birth to three sons. The eldest son inherited his nature and loved martial arts since he was a child. He was keen on practicing. Like him, he enlisted in the army when he was more than ten years old and went to war with the army to serve the country.
Unfortunately, the eldest son did not live past the age of twenty. During a riot, the eldest son was killed by the rebels.
The second son is completely opposite to the eldest son. He loves to travel around and recite poems. For a military family like Tianqing, this is a typical example of idleness and not doing any serious work. When the second son was eighteen years old, he actually and
A peasant girl from the border eloped and ran away to a foreign country, never to be heard from again.
The fate of the first two sons sounded the alarm for Tianqing and his wife, that is, the last young son Tianyi must not repeat the mistakes of the first two brothers.
Now the youngest son Tianyi is in his thirties. He has been spoiled by his wife in an inappropriate manner since he was a child. Now he is getting drunk with his classmates and friends who came to pay homage to his birthday, and is surrounded by a group of dancers from the royal dance troupe.
The dancing on the bonfire has no trace of the brave and tough image of his Tian family. If he says that this is Tian Qing's son Tian Yi, no one who doesn't know him will believe it.
However, Tianqing was too lazy to care about this. There were so many guests at his 100th birthday banquet, and there were so many people who needed his hospitality. First of all, all the old subordinates from the past came, and secondly, the heroes who dominated each district.
, and then there are the sectarian aristocrats of the kingdom, all of them are distinguished figures.
Even his old rival Yu Xingyang came all the way from the foreign demonic country to congratulate him.
It is actually a happy event in life for everyone to get together, drink and talk.
At this moment, the banquet in the courtyard is also in the middle. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the dancers in the waterside pavilions in the distance are singing and dancing to celebrate the birthday banquet. A bonfire is lit on the lakeside lawn, and fireworks are going on.
It was a line of colorful characters blooming in the night sky with falling snowflakes: "I wish General Tianqing good fortune and a long life."
Seeing the dazzling fireworks, many people present cheered. Tian Qing's face was also glowing red. It was obvious that he was very happy.
There was only one person who did not cheer. His expression was always dull and indifferent. This person was Yu Xingyang. He was placed at the main table of the birthday banquet. Tianqing gave him enough face. After all, in the five major countries today,
There is almost no one who can beat him.
Yu Xingyang has never liked this kind of dancing and singing. He has always been obsessed with swordsmanship. The disastrous defeat at the Martial Arts Conference 7 years ago made him learn from it painfully. Every word and deed of that "eldest brother" left a very deep impression on him.
The profound impression also allowed him to see clearly the new direction of his future cultivation path.
Over the years, he has been looking for his "eldest brother", but unfortunately he has never been able to find him. So in the past two years, he has taken a step back and came to the kingdom to look for the girl Ding Wenhe. Unfortunately, he still can't find it. These two people seem to be already in the kingdom.
The kingdom seemed to have disappeared.
Just when he felt bored and wanted to go out for some air, the cheers at the gate suddenly weakened and were replaced by whispers of lowered heads and discussions.
Yu Xingyang couldn't help but be attracted by the commotion at the gate of the manor. He turned around and saw a group of guards staggering back, apparently unable to stop the sudden intruder.
This is Tianqing's birthday banquet. Someone outside dares to break in, and I don't know who it is.
Yu Xingyang quickly saw clearly. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised, because there were two people coming, one male and one female. They both looked quite young, about twenty years old.
The young man is not tall, and his face is a bit childish, but his complexion is very pale. He holds a long black sickle in his hand. This kind of grass-cutting sickle can be seen everywhere on the market. It is extremely ordinary.
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Behind him was a young girl with regular features and a pretty face, but she looked very haggard.
The two people have one thing in common. Their clothes are shabby and shabby. They are clearly the style worn by villagers in the countryside. They are also covered with stains and dirt. They must have traveled a long distance to get here.
Fortunately, Tianqing's manor is located on the outskirts of the city with beautiful mountains and rivers. If it were in the capital, it would be difficult for these two countrymen to even enter the city, let alone come in.
Everyone present looked at the boy and girl with strange eyes, and Yu Xingyang was no exception, because the boy didn't speak after he came in, he just kept making strange gestures to the girl, and the girl nodded silently.
This is a sign language used by deaf-mute people, and Yu Xingyang also understands sign language. He can see that the young man is saying to the girl: This is it, we are here, this is the private residence of General Tianda.
However, when she finally arrived at this place, when the girl saw the splendid and noble scene in the manor, she obviously understood what kind of day it was today.
The girl suddenly became frightened, pulled the boy's sleeves, and hid behind him, as if begging: Let's go.
The young man seemed to be comforting her: Don't be afraid. General Tian Da has fought for the country all his life. He has military orders like mountains and clear rewards and punishments. He will definitely do justice to you.
The courtyard soon became quiet, and only the sound of "peeling" was left from the burning bonfire. The light of the fire came over and illuminated the young man's handsome face.
"Excuse me, is General Tian Da here?" The young man's voice was a little soft and slightly trembling. How could a country boy have ever seen such an occasion that only nobles would enjoy? How could anyone not be stage frightened?
It was not Tianqing who answered him, but a loud and rough male voice from the lower seat by the lake: "Where did you come from, you little bastard? You came to Tianlao Yezi's 100th birthday party to make trouble? What qualifications do you have to speak to the old man?
Get out!"
When the sound sounded, a figure jumped up from the table, waved one palm into a shield and struck it down in the air.
This is obviously an effect produced by the rigid system source, and the person who took action did not intend to be cruel. After all, this is Tianqing's birthday banquet. Just shake people out and that's it.
The young man did not panic. He pulled the sickle he was holding with his backhand. There was nothing unusual about this pull, but Yu Xingyang's eyes suddenly lit up because the other party seemed to have put his palm on the young man's blade, not in time.
If you pull back, you will definitely hurt yourself. Not only is the move wonderful, but the timing of the backhand is also very accurate.
Sure enough, the shooter obviously didn't expect this situation. I don't know if he took it back too hastily or because he had drunk too much before. When he retreated, he was so panicked that he smashed a table and chairs on his back and rolled them up and down. Fortunately, he was knocked up and down by the side.
The person caught it.
Originally there were still people cheering for his action, but now they all couldn't help laughing.
Yu Xingyang's eyes lit up even more. He actually knew the person who took action. He was Tian Qing's old subordinate Zhan Yi. He was a junior warrior. His strength was not very good and his reputation was not that great. The problem was that he was beaten by an energy user who was about twenty years old.
Forced to retreat.
Who is this young man? What is he here for?
Yu Xingyang suddenly became very interested in him.
However, Tian Qing frowned. He was not angry, but trying hard to remember whose child this was? There seemed to be no such person among the group of royal nobles.
As soon as Zhan Yi was forced to retreat, another person stood up next to him. This person's name was Zhan Long. He was also relatively young. He was also wearing a military uniform and was obviously a member of the military. However, he did not dare to be violent.
The strength shown by the young man is not weak.
Although most of the people present today are masters of the War Master and Master level, it is impossible for them to take action against such a country boy. It would be disrespectful to him. Moreover, if the War Master takes action against an energy user, his reputation will be ruined if it is revealed. Therefore,
It would be most appropriate for juniors like them to come forward to solve the old man's troubles.
Zhan Long said: "Little brother, today is the 100th birthday of Mr. Tian. So many famous people are gathering at this birthday banquet. You just barge in. The old man doesn't care, but you start to attack as soon as you come in.
What do you mean? Are you trying to cause trouble?"
Hearing this, Yu Xingyang snorted disdainfully. He is the most disgusted with this kind of people. He thinks he speaks very well, but in fact he is confusing right and wrong. Are your eyes on your butt? Obviously they are.
You acted first, forcing others to fight back, and now you are branding yourself as a troublemaker.
Looking at the entire kingdom, who would dare to cause trouble at Tianqing's birthday banquet? Not even the king of the kingdom would have the guts.
However, it was impossible for Yu Xingyang to say these words. He was from the foreign demon country and was a distinguished guest. His silence was the greatest support for this young man.
Because he was once a boy from a poor family, he could see that there must be a special reason why this boy broke in here rashly and dared to fight back.
Of course, what he was most curious about was this young man's expert swordsmanship.
