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

In this slightly noisy room, Xi Yu's expression was firm, and his eyes were filled with an unquestionable light.

Facing the kind concern of others, Xi Yu nodded slightly, a grateful smile appeared on his face, and said: "Thank you for your concern, I am very grateful in my heart. However, I have my own principles. We are here for important things to do, and we will never leave."

After hearing this, the boss was stunned at first, then his mouth corners raised, revealing a meaningful smile, waved his hand and said: "Forget it, since you insist so much, I won't say anything more." After that, the boss shook his head, turned and left.

Xi Yu frowned, staring into the distance, thinking constantly about the history of the Kushan Empire in his mind.

He knew a little about the situation of the Kushan Empire at that time, for example, the Kushan Empire was suffering from fierce attacks from the Sassanid Empire and there was constant war between the two.

Thinking of this, Xi Yu's expression became more solemn, and he couldn't help but sigh at the cruelty of war.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

Suddenly, his thoughts drifted to Chen Shou again.

"Chen Shou must be more familiar with this history." Xi Yu said silently in his heart. He imagined Chen Shou's erudition and was full of admiration.

At this moment, he seemed to see Chen Shou walking side by side with Zhao Yun, and perhaps they had already arrived in Youzhou.

Thinking of this, an expression of longing unconsciously emerged on Xi Yu's face. He wished that he could experience those magnificent historical moments in person like them.

On the other hand, Chen Shou and his father settled down in a remote but picturesque village.

That day, when Chen Shou and his father walked here, they saw an old man carrying water with difficulty. His steps were staggering, and the water in the bucket was shaking and about to spill out.

Chen Shou frowned, and with pity in his heart, he quickly ran forward, took the burden from the old man's shoulders, and said, "Old man, let me help you."

The old man was startled at first, then a grateful smile appeared on his face and he said, "Good boy, thank you so much."

During the conversation, the old man learned that the father and son were looking for a place to stay, so he said enthusiastically: "There is an empty house in the village that has been uninhabited. Why don't you go there?"

Chen Shou's eyes lit up and he looked at his father, who nodded slightly.

Chen Shou hurriedly thanked him: "That's great, thank you old man."

Chen Shou and Chen's father followed the old man to the house and looked around. Chen Shou's face was full of anticipation, while Chen's father looked pleased.

The father and son simply tidied up the house and moved in.

However, that day, Father Chen looked at the gloomy sky and sighed continuously.

Seeing this, Chen Shou asked in confusion, "Father, why are you sighing? Are you worried about the upcoming rain? That's unnecessary."

Father Chen shook his head and said worriedly, "Shou'er, I am not sighing because of the weather. I am sighing because I think that if we leave like this, it will be like deserting. If the Prime Minister knew, he would be so sad."

Chen Shou frowned, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, but he soon became firm again and said, "Father, I really hate Zhao Yun's behavior. I must stick to my principles. Even if the prime minister blames me, I don't care."

Chen Shou said this, gritting his teeth, his face full of stubbornness.

On the other side, in the simple inn, Xi Yu ordered the dishes and waited quietly.

Xi Yu folded his hands in front of his chest, glanced at everyone, and said solemnly: "Everyone, this is not the Central Plains after all, so the diet may be different from that of the Central Plains. I hope everyone can adapt."

After saying this, he frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

After a while, a girl came out to serve the food.

Her blue eyes were like deep lake water, clear and charming. Her nose was straight, and her nostrils moved slightly, as if she was breathing gently.

The old man hurriedly said, "This girl is my daughter, her name is Jenny."

Jenny put the dishes on the table lightly and looked at everyone with a smile.

That smile is like the spring sun, warm and bright, making people happy when they see it.

Xiyu also greeted Jenny warmly and politely, with a friendly and warm smile on his face.

However, this scene made Ouyang Linlin feel an inexplicable sense of crisis.

Her eyes moved back and forth between Xiyu and Jenny, her brows unconsciously knitted slightly, and she secretly wondered in her heart: "Will Xiyu develop this foreign woman into his wife?"

Jenny finished delivering the dishes and left immediately.

Xi Yu didn't notice Ouyang Linlin's thoughts, and just invited the three of them to eat.

"Come on, come on, everyone, don't be shy and try it."

Ouyang Linlin picked up the chopsticks absentmindedly, glancing in the direction where Jenny left from time to time.

Xiao Hong noticed Ouyang Linlin's discomfort, and quickly moved closer to her, asking softly, "Miss, what's going on with you?"

Xi Yu also shifted his gaze from the food to Ouyang Linlin. Seeing that she looked a little unhappy, he frowned slightly.

Xiyu immediately understood what was going on. He smiled and looked at Ouyang Linlin and said, "Linlin, you must be jealous. Don't worry, I, Xiyu, will never marry another girl casually, so you don't have to worry."

After hearing this, Ouyang Linlin's cheeks flushed immediately. She glared at Xi Yu in reproach and said, "Who is jealous? Stop talking nonsense." But her shy look betrayed her.

Xiaohong covered her mouth and giggled, while Xiyu had a confident look on his face and tenderness in his eyes.

As for Song Shuwen, he just focused on eating. Naturally, he was indifferent to the emotional entanglement between Xi Yu and the others. It seemed that the only thing in his eyes was the food in front of him.

After everyone had eaten for a while, the old man came over with a kind smile on his face and asked with concern: "Everyone, does this meal suit your taste?"

Xi Yu nodded quickly and said, "Old man, this meal is very good."

The old man smiled and stroked his beard, saying, "This place is very close to the Central Plains, so some of the food here is similar to that in the Central Plains to a certain extent."

After listening to this, Xi Yu took another bite of food and put it into his mouth, chewing it carefully, as if thinking about something.

The old man stood aside, watching them eat with gusto, and the smile on his face became even more intense.

"As long as you can get used to it, if you think it doesn't suit your taste, just tell me."

At this time, Ouyang Linlin also put down her chopsticks, smiled and said to the old man: "Old man, you are too polite, this meal is really good."

The old man laughed, "That's good, that's good, take your time eating." After saying that, he turned and left.

Xi Yu and others continued to enjoy this special meal, and the room was filled with a warm and satisfying atmosphere.

After everyone ate for a while, Xi Yu put down his chopsticks, wiped the corners of his mouth with his hand, and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that in this remote place, I could still taste food with some Central Plains flavor. It can be regarded as a kind of comfort."

Song Shuwen's mouth was full, and he responded vaguely: "Yeah, that's right."

Ouyang Linlin took a sip of tea and said, "This is all thanks to the old man's careful preparation."

As they were talking, Jenny came in again, holding a plate of fruit in her hands, and placed it on the table with a smile: "Everyone, please try this fresh fruit. You are guests who have come from afar, and this is a gift."

Xiyu smiled and thanked Jenny. Ouyang Linlin's gaze unconsciously fell on Jenny, with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.

Jenny didn't seem to notice Ouyang Linlin's gaze, and turned around and left lightly.

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Linlin and said softly, "Don't think too much, eat the fruit quickly."

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, picked up a piece of fruit and took a bite, and her mood gradually calmed down.

Outside the window, the sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves onto the ground, forming spots of light. The breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

After a while, someone broke the silence.

An officer came with many soldiers. He was fat and had big ears, and his face was full of flesh. He looked particularly arrogant. He sat down immediately, stamped his feet on the ground, and shouted in a rough voice: "Old man, hurry up and serve the food and wine!"

The old man came to the officer with a sad face and trembling, and said carefully: "Sir, you have eaten at my place for several times without paying for anything. We are a small business and cannot afford such trouble."

When the officer heard this, his eyes widened with anger. He glared at the old man, raised his hand to slap him, and said viciously: "It is an honor for you, old man, to eat at your place! How dare you ask me for money?"

When Xi Yu and others saw this scene, they all frowned and showed angry expressions on their faces.

The leading officer was called Zahu.

His face was ferocious and he immediately slammed the table hard, causing the dishes and chopsticks on the table to jump.

"I work so hard to fight for the Kushan Empire and protect the Kushan people. Can't I even have a meal?" Zahu roared in anger, his ferocious eyes seemed to want to eat the old man alive.

At this moment, Jenny, who had just left, came out again and asked with a puzzled look on her face, “What’s going on?”

When Zahu saw Jenny, his eyes suddenly lit up and an obscene smile appeared on his face. He said, "Haha, you're here at the right time. Come on, sit on my lap and make me feel comfortable." As he said that, he opened his arms.

Several officers and soldiers also followed suit, laughing in an extremely obscene manner, "That's right, beautiful girl, come and accompany our big brother."

Jenny was so frightened that her face turned pale and she stepped back repeatedly, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

Seeing this, Xi Yu and others were furious and clenched their fists tightly.

The old man was so angry that his face turned red. He pointed at the people in front of him with a trembling hand and angrily accused them, "You guys are so rude!"

Those men didn't care at all. Zahu sneered, his eyes flashing with ferocity, and said viciously: "If you don't agree to my conditions today, I will kill you all!"

At this tense moment, Xi Yu slammed the table, and with a loud bang, the entire tavern instantly quieted down. Xi Yu frowned, his eyes wide open, and shouted, "What are you doing!"

Zahu then noticed the Central Plains people nearby. His ferocious face was full of disdain, and he cursed angrily: "You Central Plains people dare to cause trouble in our territory?"

Xi Yu crossed his arms across his chest, with a righteous look on his face, and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "As long as it is injustice, I, Xi Yu, will take care of it!" His eyes were firm and he had no intention of backing down.

When Zahu heard this, a hint of disdain and provocation appeared on his face, and he suddenly turned his malicious gaze towards Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong.

The corners of his mouth turned up, revealing an obscene smile, and he said obscene words to tease her wantonly: "Hey, look at these two girls, they are so pretty, how about playing with me?"

After hearing these words, Xi Yu was so angry that his eyes widened and veins popped out on his forehead. He shouted angrily: "Shameless bastard! How dare you say such obscene words!"

Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong's faces were filled with shame and anger. They were shocked and frightened, and they unconsciously shrank back.

Zhahu looked arrogant. He waved his hand at the soldiers and ordered viciously: "Go, bring Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong to me!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately rubbed their hands, with murderous glares in their eyes, and were ready to attack the two girls.

Jenny was so frightened that her face turned pale. She held the old man's hands tightly with both hands and said in a trembling voice: "Dad, I'm scared!"

The old man's face was gloomy, and he suppressed his anger and said, "Don't be rude to guests from the Central Plains!"

When Zahu heard this, his expression became even more ferocious, and he pointed at the old man and cursed: "Old man, if that's the case, then let your daughter serve me!"

At this time, the old man was so angry that he was shaking all over, his eyes full of anger and helplessness.

At this extremely tense moment, Ouyang Linlin suddenly swept away her previous panic, her eyes became extremely firm, and she stood up fearlessly. She looked directly at the approaching soldiers and said loudly: "You'd better not be rude to me, otherwise you will bear the consequences!"

The soldiers didn't take her words to heart at all. They continued to walk towards them with a swagger, laughing wildly.

One of the soldiers had a face full of flesh and his facial features were squeezed together with laughter. He taunted, "Oh, this little girl is quite courageous. Just wait and see how we deal with you!"

Another soldier smiled with his yellow teeth showing, and said contemptuously: "With you? What can you do to us?"

"I have done my best." Ouyang Linlin's voice echoed in the empty room, carrying a hint of helplessness and anger.

She turned around and glanced at the people in front of her, her eyes full of disappointment.

"I have said everything I should say, and I have done everything I should do. If they don't listen, then they can regret it." Her tone was firm and resolute, as if she had already foreseen the tragedy to come.

At this moment, Xi Yu said sternly: "Aren't you coming out yet?" He frowned and his eyes were full of majesty.

In an instant, several secret guards appeared like ghosts, each of them had a nimble figure and a stern face.

The soldiers who were about to approach Ouyang Linlin were frightened by this sudden scene. Their faces turned pale in an instant and their steps stopped involuntarily.

"How dare you! How dare you offend me!" The leader of the secret guards shouted angrily, with anger flashing in his eyes.

Afterwards, the secret guards attacked without hesitation. Their moves were fierce and in a few strokes, they knocked the soldiers to the ground.

The soldiers begged for mercy in fear, but the secret guards showed no intention of stopping.

Zahu stood aside, feeling extremely surprised, his eyes wide open, mouth slightly open, his face full of disbelief.

"How come these people suddenly appeared?" he muttered to himself, his face as pale as paper, and his legs couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Suddenly, a secret guard came to him as fast as the wind. With a sharp gaze and cold murderous intent, he grabbed Zahu's neck fiercely.

Zahu suddenly felt difficulty breathing. He tried desperately to pry open the secret guard's hands with his hands, and kicked around with his feet.

"Ahem...you, you can't do this to me!" Zahu squeezed out these words with difficulty, his voice becoming sharp because of fear.

"I am the king's favorite. If you kill me, the consequences will be disastrous!" Zahu shouted with all his strength, his eyes filled with fear and threats.

However, the secret guard had no intention of letting go. Instead, he increased the strength in his hands and snorted coldly: "Humph! Even if you are the king of heaven, you can't escape today!"

The old man and Jenny stood aside, and the expressions on their faces changed from initial nervousness to great joy.

The old man's wrinkled face was filled with smiles, his eyes sparkled with surprise, and he kept repeating, "I can't believe it, I can't believe it!"

Jenny clasped her hands in front of her chest, her cheeks flushed with excitement, and her eyes were full of admiration and praise.

"This Central Plains man actually has such powerful subordinates!"

Xi Yu had a stern look on his face, his eyes swept across the embarrassed enemies like a knife, and he said coldly to the secret guards: "Get rid of them." His voice was low and powerful, and he would not tolerate any disobedience.

The secret guard received the order and exerted force with his hands. Zha Hu made a muffled sound in his throat and then he died.

The secret guard threw Zahu's body on the ground like garbage.

The other soldiers who had been knocked to the ground were shocked when they saw this scene.

Their eyes, already filled with fear, now widened into a ball, their bodies trembled uncontrollably, some even wet their pants out of fear, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of panic.

"Mercy! Mercy!" a soldier begged in a crying voice.

When the old man saw Zha Hu being killed, his face turned pale instantly and he staggered to Xi Yu.

His forehead was covered with beads of sweat, his eyes were full of panic, and he said in a trembling voice: "This is bad news. If this Zahu dies, the whole body will be affected!"

When Xiaohong heard what the old man said, she became furious.

She raised her eyebrows, put her hands on her hips, and shouted angrily: "Old man, they did this for your sake. Now you are not only ungrateful, but you can also complain?"

The old man trembled even more after being yelled at by Xiao Hong. His lips trembled: "I... I didn't mean to complain, but the consequences... are really hard to predict."

The old man sighed helplessly and lowered his head like a deflated ball.

Xiao Hong turned her head away angrily and stopped looking at the old man. (End of this chapter)