Chapter 226

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　　Time　passed　quickly.
　　In the blink of an eye, it was already night.
　　The Long-browed True Man asked Qilin, “Has my thing arrived yet？”
　　“What thing？” Qilin asked in return.
　　”The snake！” said the Long-browed True Man. “I’m still waiting to use it to go with the wine.”
　　Old glutton.
　　Kirin thought in his heart and then took out his mobile phone to make a call. Then he said, “It has arrived.”
　　”That’s great.” The Long-browed True Man said excitedly. “The chefs in Yangcheng are best at cooking wild game. Kirin, you go and find a few master chefs. I want to eat snake meat hot pot.”
　　Kirin looked at Cao Yuan and asked for Cao Yuan’s opinion.
　　”Do as the senior said.” Cao Yuan said with a smile. “Before the decisive battle, let’s also have a big meal.”
　　”Yes.”
　　Kirin responded and immediately went to make arrangements.
　　In less than an hour, the snake meat hot pot was brought in, and more than a dozen kinds of side dishes were also prepared, such as mushrooms, tripe, duck blood, shrimp paste, Chinese cabbage, potatoes, yams, radishes…
　　Everyone ate the hot pot and drank wine at the same time.
　　After drinking a few cups of wine, the Long-browed True Man was inspired to write poetry and chanted loudly： “The world’s wind and cloud come from our generation. Once entering the rivers and lakes, the years urge. The imperial hegemony is in the laughter and talk. It’s better to have a drunk in life. Holding a sword and riding a horse, waving the ghost rain. The white bones are like a mountain and the birds are startled and fly. The dust is like a tide and people are like water. Only sighing how many people can return in the rivers and lakes.”
　　”Everyone, isn’t this poem written by the poor Taoist good？”
　　”Was this poem written by you？” Ye Qiu asked.
　　The Long-browed True Man said without blushing or heart palpitating： “The poor Taoist just wrote it.”
　　Write　your　sister！
　　Do you think I haven’t read ‘The Smiling, Proud Wanderer’？ This was clearly written by Jin Yong, okay？
　　So shameless.
　　How about my poem！” said the Long-browed True Man with a grin.”
　　It’s okay,” Ye Qiu said perfunctorily.”
　　I just wrote another poem,” said the Long-browed True Man. “The name of this poem is ‘Visiting a Hermit but Not Meeting Him’. Under the pine tree, I asked the boy. He said his master had gone to shit. Forgot to bring toilet paper and could only use his fingers.
　　Pfft——
　　The　Qilin　vomited.
　　Ye Qiu glared fiercely at the Long-browed True Man. This old thing was so unrefined. Writing such a poem during the meal was just disgusting, wasn’t it？
　　Unsightly！
　　Cao Yuan also lost interest in the hot pot. He put down his chopsticks and said, “Let’s talk about something serious. Regarding tonight’s decisive battle, this is my deployment.”
　　The Azure Dragon will be the vanguard and go into battle first. It’s best to defeat two enemies with thunderous means and shock the other enemies.
　　The Qilin will play as a support. You can go in when needed.
　　As for the Long-browed True Man, he is our trump card. Don’t show up for now and make a move at a critical moment.
　　Do you have any objections？
　　I have no objections,” said the Azure Dragon. “I guess there are only five or six people on the other side. The Qilin and I, plus the Long-browed True Man, the three of us should be able to defeat them. If Ye Qiu is added…
　　Ye Qiu will not participate in the battle,” said Cao Yuan.”
　　Surprise appeared on the faces of the Azure Dragon and the Qilin.
　　Cao Yuan said, “To be honest, I’m not sure about tonight’s decisive battle either, because I don’t know if the other side has any trump cards.”
　　“Leaving Ye Qiu behind is for the long-term development of the Dragon Gate.”
　　“If we lose, with Ye Qiu here, then the Dragon Gate still has hope.”
　　Azure Dragon and Qilin exchanged a silent glance.
　　“Then how to arrange Vermilion Bird？” Azure Dragon asked.
　　“Vermilion Bird will assist Ye Qiu.”
　　Hearing this sentence, Azure Dragon and Qilin understood that Cao Yuan was going to hand over the Dragon Gate to Ye Qiu.
　　“I support the proposal of His Highness the Ninth Thousand Years Old.” Qilin expressed his stance on the spot.
　　Azure Dragon, however, remained silent.
　　At this time, Ye Qiu said, “His Highness the Ninth Thousand Years Old, I am also a member of the Dragon Gate. I want to participate in tonight’s decisive battle. As the saying goes, one more person means one more helping hand.”
　　“You can’t participate in the battle.” Cao Yuan said, “You are the hope of our Dragon Gate. If we all die, then the Dragon Gate will have to rely on you in the future.”
　　“But…”
　　Ye Qiu wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Azure Dragon.
Ye Qiu, I hope you don’t disappoint His Highness the Ninth Thousand Years Old’s expectations. Remember, we can die. but the Dragon Gate cannot be disbanded.”
　　Ye Qiu said seriously, “I understand all of this that you said, but I still want to live and die with you.”
　　“Ye Qiu, I understand your feelings and I’m also very touched, but you must listen to my arrangements.”
　　Cao Yuan continued, “The situation we are facing, I think you also know. The enemy has many masters. For this decisive battle, I’m not sure either.”
　　“Therefore, I must leave a way out for Longmen.”
　　“If we die, then the future of Longmen can only rely on you.”
　　“Moreover, on your body, you are not only carrying the future of Longmen, but also a deep hatred.”
　　“Don’t you want to find out the truth of that year and avenge your father？”
　　Ye Qiu fell silent.
　　Yes, he couldn’t accompany Cao Yuan and the others to take risks yet, because the revenge for Ye Wushuang hadn’t been avenged yet.
　　However, tonight’s decisive battle is very crucial for Longmen. If he doesn’t participate, he will feel very guilty in his heart.
　　“Ye Qiu, just listen to what the Ninth Thousand-Year-Old said. With Azure Dragon and the senior here, we have a chance of winning tonight.” Qilin persuaded.
　　The Long-browed True Man then said： “The divination shows a great auspicious omen. We will definitely win.”
　　“But…”
　　“Stop with the buts. Listen to my arrangement.” Cao Yuan’s voice was very soft, but the tone was full of unrefutable majesty.
　　“Cut the crap and drink.” The Long-browed True Man quietly gave Ye Qiu a look.
　　Ye Qiu understood and immediately a smile appeared on his face.
　　Time　passed　quietly.
　　In the blink of an eye, it was eleven o’clock at night.
　　At this time, there was exactly one hour left until the decisive battle.
　　The atmosphere gradually became tragic, because in another hour, the decisive battle would begin. Whether it was life or death, no one knew.
　　Qilin advised, “Lord Nine Thousand Years, you should just stay here and not go out. Anyway, you don’t know martial arts and won’t be able to help if you go. Azure Dragon and I will also have to be distracted to take care of you.”
How can this be! Cao Yuan said passionately. “I am the master of the Dragon Gate. How can I not be there when the decisive battle begins?”
　　”You are all my brothers. You have fought side by side with me for these years. Tonight’s decisive battle, I also want to live and die with you.”
　　”If we are lucky enough to survive, we will continue to fight for the world. If we die, then we will be brothers again in the underworld.”
　　Plop——
　　Azure Dragon and Qilin knelt in front of Cao Yuan and said in unison, “It is our honor to live and die with Lord Nine Thousand Years.”
　　”Have you eaten enough？” Cao Yuan asked.
　　”Yes, we have.” The two replied.
　　”Have you drunk enough？”
　　”Yes,　we　have.”
　　”Since you are full of food and drink, then let’s go and kill people.” Cao Yuan suddenly stood up and strode out of the door.
　　Azure Dragon and Qilin followed closely behind.
　　Ye Qiu chased after them and sent Cao Yuan all the way to the outside of the hotel.
　　”Even a thousand-mile journey with a friend must end. Just send me here. Take care of yourself.” Cao Yuan patted Ye Qiu’s shoulder and resolutely turned around.
　　Suddenly, a cold wind blew up.
　　The green clothes fluttered.
　　As Cao Yuan walked, he sang, “The wind rustles and the Yi River is cold. The strong man goes and will never return…”