The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Xi Yu was furious and shouted at the old man, "You are so foolish and reckless!" The old man was so frightened that he trembled and didn't dare to raise his head.

Xi Yu snorted coldly, shook his sleeves, turned around and strode away.

In Apo's room, Susu slowly opened her eyes.

A surprised smile instantly broke out on Apo's face, and his eyes were filled with excitement.

"Su Su, you finally woke up!" Apo said excitedly.

Su Su was still a little confused, and asked weakly, "What's wrong with me?"

Apo quickly replied: "It was a miracle doctor among the guests who treated your illness and brought you back from the brink of death."

Su Su nodded slightly, with gratitude in her eyes.

"I really have to thank them very much." Su Su said softly.

Apo nodded repeatedly, "Of course, when you are better, we will go and thank you together."

There was a gentle knock on the door.

Apo quickly stood up, a look of joy on his face. He walked quickly to the door and opened it.

Sure enough, it was Xi Yu standing outside the door.

Xiyu looked at Apo with a smile, a hint of kindness in his eyes.

"Can I go out and talk to you?" Xi Yu asked softly, with sincerity in his tone.

Apo nodded excitedly, "Okay, benefactor!" His face was filled with a happy smile.

Afterwards, Apo and Xiyu walked out of the room together.

Xiyu led Apo into the yard of the inn and found a quiet corner to sit down.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, looked at Apo with concern, and asked softly, "Why did you sneak out?" His eyes were full of worry.

Po bit his lip and lowered his head, as if thinking about how to answer.

After a moment, he raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Of course, benefactor. My name is Apo..." There was a hint of firmness in his voice.

Xiyu nodded and encouraged: "Apo, don't worry, I will always be here to listen to you." His tone was very gentle.

Apo took a deep breath, a heavy expression on his face. He looked at Xiyu and said slowly: "The Kushan Empire is too chaotic now, and I really don't want to stay there anymore. Besides, they are now conscripting people to serve as soldiers, and you will basically die if you go. So, I ran away secretly." There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in his voice.

Xi Yu listened attentively, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes showing sympathy and worry.

Apo continued: "I feel like a coward who doesn't have the courage to face those dangers and difficulties."

He lowered his head and his voice became a little deeper.

Xiyu patted Apo's shoulder gently and comforted him: "Apo, you are not a coward. In that situation, your choice was wise. Everyone has the right to protect themselves." His tone was warm and firm.

Apo raised his head and looked at Xiyu, his eyes flashing with gratitude.

Xi Yu looked at Apo with a serious and determined gaze and said, "A ruler should strive to let the people live a stable and happy life, rather than treating the people as cannon fodder and driving them at will." His voice was sonorous and powerful, and his tone revealed his condemnation of such behavior.

Apo listened quietly to Xiyu's theory, his eyes focused and serious, and a look of approval gradually appeared on his face.

As Xi Yu's words continued to reach his ears, A Po felt extremely shocked. He murmured to himself, "That's very well said..."

Xi Yu went on to say: "The people are the foundation of the country. Only when they can live and work in peace and contentment can the country prosper." There was a gleam of wisdom in his eyes.

Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked sincerely: "Apo, can you tell me in detail about the situation of the Kushan Empire? I would like to know about it." His expression was focused, and he seemed to be full of curiosity about this topic.

Apo nodded, thought for a moment, and then spoke slowly: "The Kushan Empire was actually once glorious, but in recent years it has become increasingly chaotic. The emperor is incompetent, the officials are corrupt, and the people's lives are miserable." There was a trace of helplessness and sadness on his face.

Xi Yu frowned and asked, "What about the army's situation?"

Apo sighed and said, "The army is not that good. The soldiers are poorly trained and their weapons and equipment are outdated. Moreover, many of them are forced to serve in the army and have no desire to fight at all." There was a hint of regret in his voice.

Apo's eyes were full of curiosity. He stared at Xiyu and asked, "Benefactor, who are you? Are you and your companions going to enter the Kushan Empire?" There was a hint of worry in his voice.

Xiyu smiled and nodded, his eyes firm and steady.

Apo hurriedly advised: "My benefactor, I advise you not to go. It is too dangerous there now, and you may be in danger if you go there." His face was full of concern and anxiety.

Xiyu patted Apo's shoulder and comforted him: "Apo, you don't have to worry about us. We have our own plans and intentions."

Apo frowned and said anxiously: "But, benefactor, it's really dangerous there. I ran away just because I didn't want to be a soldier." His eyes were full of earnestness.

Xi Yu smiled and comforted him: "Apo, don't worry, we will be careful. We have our own mission and we must go to the Kushan Empire."

Apo bit his lip and said, "My benefactor, since you have made up your mind, I can't persuade you any more. But please be careful."

Xiyu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Apo, we will be careful about safety. Thank you for your concern."

The palace of the Kushan Empire is magnificent and splendid, with towering walls surrounding the palace, showing its majesty and solemnity.

The hall is decorated with sparkling gems and exquisite murals, which are dazzling and breathtaking.

And the king, Chachatu, is a middle-aged man.

His appearance is majestic and dignified, and his tall and upright figure exudes the aura of a king.

His face has clear contours and strong lines, and his sharp eyes are like an eagle, revealing wisdom and decisiveness.

Chachatu's hair was combed neatly and he wore a gorgeous royal robe inlaid with precious gems and gold threads, shining with dazzling light.

From this palace, Chachatu ruled the entire Kushan Empire, and his decisions affected the fate of the country.

Chachatu's face was filled with anger, his eyes were wide open, veins bulged on his forehead, and he roared angrily in the palace: "These damn guys, when the war comes, they don't want to be soldiers, and they insist on fleeing to the Central Plains!" As he spoke, he threw the cup in his hand to the ground.

Several palace maids hurried over upon hearing the noise. They looked at Chachatu in horror and began to carefully pick up the debris on the ground.

"Get out of here, you useless things!" Chachatu shouted angrily, his voice was deafening.

The palace maids were so frightened that they trembled all over and hurried away with their heads down.

After a while, Concubine Hua came over slowly. Her steps were light and her beautiful face was filled with concern.

Concubine Hua walked up to Chachatu, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Your Majesty, don't be angry anymore. What if you get sick from anger?" Her eyes were full of tenderness and worry.

Chachatu snorted angrily and said indignantly: "Those people are really outrageous. They actually ran away at this time!" His face was still gloomy.

Concubine Hua smiled slightly and continued to persuade: "Your Majesty, calm down. Perhaps they have their own difficulties. We can find a way to solve this problem." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, as if it could calm Chachatu's anger.

Chachatu looked at Concubine Hua, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.

Chacha image was like a wild beast out of control, rushing forward and hugging Hua Fei.

His eyes were bloodshot and his face was distorted hideously by desire and impulse.

"Hua Fei, I can't bear it anymore!" Chachatu panted and shouted in a hoarse voice.

Hua Fei widened her eyes in horror, her face full of disbelief and extreme fear.

"Your Majesty, let me go!" Hua Fei shouted at the top of her lungs.

However, Chachatu had completely lost his mind at this time. He ignored Hua Fei's struggles and cries and began to ravage her madly.

Hua Fei struggled with all her might, tears kept rolling down her beautiful eyes, and her voice had become hoarse.

Chachatu seemed to have fallen into madness; his breathing became more rapid and his movements became more violent.

"Humph, no one can stop me today!" Chachatu said viciously. After a while, it was over.

Chachatu's face was gloomy and his eyes were fierce. He called the leader of the guards.

"Listen to me!" Chachatu shouted loudly, with veins bulging on his forehead.

The leader of the guards hurriedly bowed his head and stood aside respectfully, not daring to breathe.

Chachatu crossed his arms over his chest, paced back and forth, and said sternly: "From today on, we must strengthen our defense! Anyone who dares to sneak towards the Han Kingdom will be killed without mercy, and there will be no leniency!"

The leader of the guards shuddered and quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will strengthen the defense and won't let anyone escape!"

Chachatu stopped, stared at the guard leader, and said word by word: "If anything goes wrong, I will hold you accountable!"

The guard leader was sweating profusely and nodded his head: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I promise to complete the mission!"

Next, border defenses were significantly strengthened.

The leader of the guards came up to the soldiers with a serious face, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning everyone.

"Listen up!" the guard leader shouted loudly, his voice was loud and full of majesty, "This defense mission is arduous, we must strictly control it, don't let anyone escape!"

The soldiers straightened their backs and responded in unison: "Yes!"

The guard leader put his hands behind his back, walked back and forth, and continued, "I don't care what method you use, even if you have to work day and night, you must guard it for me! If there is any negligence, you will be punished by military law!"

The soldiers had solemn expressions and determined eyes, and they once again loudly responded: "Yes, sir!"

The guard leader stopped and stared at the soldiers fiercely, and emphasized again: "Remember, this is a death order, no mistakes are allowed!"

The soldiers all had tense faces and solemn expressions. One of them stepped forward and said loudly, "Don't worry, leader. We will stick to our posts and will not let anyone who tries to escape go!"

Other soldiers also echoed: "Yes, we will never fail in our mission!"

The guard leader nodded slightly, his expression slightly relaxed: "Okay, everyone, be alert!"

After saying that, the guard leader turned and left, leaving the soldiers to focus more on the defense.

In the inn, Xiyu and a few others sat around the table preparing to eat.

The old man had a fawning look on his face at the moment. He obediently brought out the meals one by one, nodding and bowing, appearing to be particularly polite.

Seeing this, Tuoba Yu raised a mocking smile, glanced at the old man and said, "Hey, weren't you so arrogant yesterday? What happened today?"

The old man's smile froze for a moment, then he hurriedly smiled again, his eyes almost narrowed into slits, and said, "Sir, you are a magnanimous person, don't argue with me. I was blind yesterday and didn't recognize a great man."

Tuoba Yu snorted coldly, stopped looking at him, picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat.

The old man stood aside, hunched over, not daring to breathe, just waiting for them to stop making trouble.

At this time, Apo carefully brought Susu to the lobby of the inn to prepare for dinner.

Su Su's complexion was much rosier than before, her eyes were brighter, and her overall look was much better.

A Po's face was filled with joy. He pointed at Song Shuwen excitedly and said to Su Su, "Su Su, look, this is the miracle doctor!"

Su Su looked in the direction Apo pointed, her eyes full of gratitude.

She walked briskly to Song Shuwen, bowed slightly, and said softly with a sincere smile on her face, "Godly doctor, thank you for saving my life."

Song Shuwen quickly stood up, waved his hand, and said gently: "Miss, you are too polite. It is my honor to help you."

Su Su looked up at Song Shuwen, her eyes full of admiration: "If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would..."

Song Shuwen interrupted her with a smile: "Miss, you are blessed with a long life. You should take care of your health in the future."

Su Su nodded gently, a blush on her face, and said again: "I will never forget the great kindness of the miracle doctor. If you need Su Su in the future, I will do my best."

Song Shuwen smiled and replied: "Miss, you are too kind. Saving lives is the duty of a doctor. Seeing that you have recovered so well now, I am relieved."

At this time, Apo also came over, with a big smile on his face, and bowed repeatedly, saying: "Divine doctor, you are really a living Bodhisattva! Susu and I don't know how to repay you."

Song Shuwen laughed heartily: "Haha, there's really no need to repay me. I just wish you all the best in the future."

Su Su's gaze always stayed on Song Shuwen, her eyes full of respect and gratitude.

Next, Apo and Susu ate happily together.

Xi Yu looked at them and asked with concern: "What are your plans next?"

Apo stopped using his chopsticks, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and he said, "We want to live in the Central Plains in the future, but we don't know if the people in the Central Plains can accept us, and we don't know if there is a place to live."

Su Su also nodded slightly, with confusion and uneasiness in her eyes.

Xi Yu smiled and comforted them: "Don't worry, the people of Central Plains are warm and hospitable. I believe you will find a place to stay."

Po frowned and said doubtfully, "Really?"

Xi Yu nodded seriously and continued, "And there are some places where the houses are empty and uninhabited. You can go there to open up the wasteland and build your own homes."

Apo and Susu looked at each other, and a glimmer of hope appeared in their eyes.

Apo said excitedly: "That's great. If this is possible, we will definitely work hard."

After Xiyu finished his meal, he got up and returned to his room.

Seeing this, Tuoba Yu followed in and asked in confusion, "Why don't you just help A-po and the other two? Wouldn't it be easier to find them a place to stay and provide them with some money?"

Xi Yu sat on the chair, smiled slightly, his eyes revealing deep meaning, and said: "It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish."

Tuoba Yu frowned and said in confusion: "What does this mean? I don't understand."

Xi Yu patiently explained: "Giving them fish directly can only solve their problems temporarily; but teaching them how to fish can help them survive in the long run. If we just help them blindly, they will become dependent and will never be truly independent. Only by letting them work hard and explore on their own can they live a better life."

Tuoba Yu nodded thoughtfully, his eyes gradually becoming clearer: "So that's how it is, you think deeply."

At this moment, Ouyang Linlin suddenly appeared at the door of the room.

She looked anxious and asked impatiently, "Husband, are we going to officially enter the Kushan Empire next?"

Xi Yu raised his head slightly, his expression serious, and replied: "I will go in, but first I have to tell you the situation of the Kushan Empire."

"Then tell me about it."

Xi Yu cleared his throat and said, "I learned some information from Apo. This Kushan Empire..." Then he told Ouyang Linlin in detail what Apo had told him.

Ouyang Linlin nodded as she listened, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes showing a surprised expression.

Ouyang Linlin had a worried look on her face, and she clasped her hands together and said, "I wanted to come here to worship Buddha, but it seems that the situation is not very good now."

Tuoba Yu raised his eyebrows, looked disdainful, and said nonchalantly: "Humph, what are you afraid of! If anyone is not honest, then I will kill him directly!"

Ouyang Linlin looked at Tuoba Yu in surprise and said angrily, "How can you be so reckless and want to fight and kill at every turn?"

Tuoba Yu crossed his arms, his eyes sharp, "Why not? We can't be soft-hearted to those who have evil intentions!"

Ouyang Linlin shook her head slightly, frowning, and said in a slightly reproachful tone: "How can such violence solve the fundamental problem? It will only cause more trouble."

Tuoba Yu curled his lips, still with a stubborn look on his face: "Trouble? I'm not afraid! In my opinion, force is the most direct and effective means."

Ouyang Linlin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said slowly: "You are so impulsive and reckless, it will only make things worse."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Tuoba Yu's eyes, but it was soon replaced by determination: "Anyway, I don't care. Whoever dares to stop me, I will never show mercy!" (End of this chapter)