Chapter 380
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Chapter 380: The End
But at that moment, a calm voice suddenly came from behind Xiao Nan, causing a sudden change in Xiao Nan’s expression.
“Let’s put an end to this matter.”
It was Zhang Yi’s voice! He was telling Xiao Nan to stop.
If just persuading Xiao Nan is not enough, but Xiao Nan’s face looked so unpleasant because he suddenly remembered Zhang Yi’s privilege.
This once-a-year privilege allows him to have veto power on all decisions except for violating the first rule of the Oath of the Eight Riders.
It was a rule set when the Eight Riders were established, but because it can only be used once a year, Xiao Nan, being too proud, didn’t remember it at once. Now, Zhang Yi has vetoed it, and Xiao Nan no longer has a chance to make a big deal out of it.
“Brother, you are really fair. You can only use this opportunity once a year. Well done!”
Xiao Nan said these words to Zhang Yi almost with clenched teeth, then he left the city wall alone, brushing his sleeves without looking back.
Zhang Yi watched Xiao Nan leaving with a complicated expression in his eyes.
He let out a sigh, but it seemed like he had made a decision as his eyes had a determined look.
Zhang Yi turned around and looked at Hachikuju and Qizilbash below, then said slowly, “I used my privilege this time. Hachikuju, Qizilbash, leave. Surrounding the city with soldiers is a great taboo. What will the people below think, what will the citizens of the city think? This should not happen again. I can’t control it and I don’t want to.”
I don’t have the ability to manage it, and I don’t want to either.”
After saying those words, Zhang Yi looked as if he had aged ten years, with a tired expression on his face.
The Eight War Riders were originally just going through the motions, but perhaps from today, even the surface stability couldn’t be maintained.
“Big brother, I understand.”
Hachikuju held the axe in his hands, lowered his head slightly, even though he had prepared beforehand, even if Xiao Nan and the others succeeded in forcing him to step down from his position as the leader of the war riders, he would not give up his authority. Instead, he could align with Qizilbash in secret. This idea of not letting these people have the upper hand, came to him.
Zhang Yi and the others left one by one, Su Rui stood on the city wall, glanced meaningfully at Zhang Mu below, then turned and left. Above the city walls of the capital city, all six war riders leaders left.
Hachikuju looked at Zhang Mu and said, “Brother, let’s return to the sub-city. We left in a hurry, only telling them to bury Badar immediately. There are still some procedures to follow. Since it’s with me now, we must adhere to the customs of the Mongolian people. Fortunately, these rituals can be done within the first seven days after the deceased’s passing.”
Zhang Mu smiled bitterly and said, “Brother Hachikuju, why bother with this? Let’s not talk about it. You brought the troops here, let’s go back first. The deceased is the priority, that should be troublesome enough for you.”
He turned and thanked Qizilbash. Unexpectedly, Qizilbash chuckled and said, “Brother Zhang Mu, your constant thanks are just too polite. I really can’t stand this way of yours from the Central Plains people.”
Qizilbash patted his horse and said, “Look, Arnold has returned to his former strength, and I haven’t thanked you yet. You should be polite to me first. Among our Mongolian people, you’ll have to drink three cups of wine as a penalty.”
When Hachikuju heard Qizilbash’s words, his face stiffened, and he instinctively tightened his grip on the huge axe in his hand. Last time when Zhang Mu embarrassed him by getting him drunk and sending him to Gesar’s room, he was really embarrassed. He waved his hand repeatedly and said, “Qizilbash, if you two want to drink, you drink with him, don’t involve me.”
Qizilbash, who was puzzled about the situation, asked in confusion, “Hachikuju, what’s wrong with you? It’s just drinking, are you afraid you can’t outdrink me? I remember you can hold your drink too, getting old now?”
When it comes to drinking, Qizilbash can’t compete with Hachikuju, but he isn’t afraid of Hachikuju. He is afraid of a truly terrifying bottomless pit, Zhang Mu. He is a weirdo, a heavy drinker. Gesar once told him that Zhang Mu’s drinking capacity would shock anyone.
At first, he thought Gesar was tricking him, but as he gradually recalled, by the time he finished one drink, Zhang Mu had already downed two bowls, so he slowly accepted the fact that Zhang Mu’s drinking capacity was many times greater than his.
“Alright, let’s go with the custom of your Mongol people, then Zhang Mu will have to drink three bowls for the forfeit.”
Zhang Mu was also surprised for a moment, didn’t expect Qizilbash to make this request, but he readily agreed. It’s just drinking, right? With the Blood Lotus, who can defeat him, Zhang Mu? So what if he’s Mongolian? As long as he doesn’t get tired of the Blood Lotus, he could take down the entire Shield Wolf Rider himself.
Of course, Zhang Mu was just talking big in his mind. If he really had to drink with nearly a thousand Shield Wolf Riders one by one, he would probably have to go to the bathroom a hundred times. By then, his tongue would probably be numb.
Zhang Mu turned to look at the neatly arranged Red Flame Wolf Riders and Shield Wolf Riders, and with his mental voice amplified, he loudly shouted, “I, Zhang Mu, appreciate all the brothers of Red Flame Wolf Riders and Shield Wolf Riders. Since the City Lord of Qizilbash has spoken, let me make a small profit too, tonight’s drinks and meals are on me! Eat until you’re full!”
The Shield Wolf Riders started buzzing with discussions. You see, there are two thousand of them, getting them all fed and drunk would cost at least five thousand elemental crystals, and that’s on the modest side. Can this young man in front of them really afford it?
Compared to the Shield Wolf Rider, the Red Flame Wolf Rider’s cavalry all exclaimed in agreement, leaving the Shield Wolf Rider puzzled. When they asked around, they found out that this Zhang Mu was really wealthy and generous.
Feeling reassured, they thought about it and realized that someone who could make their two Sub City Lords sacrifice themselves to come to the rescue couldn’t be a simple person.
Since he made a promise, they just had to wait for a feast.
Although the battle riders were the highest class in the city, they usually had enough food for daily consumption. They weren’t picky with their food, sometimes pooling money together to buy a few dishes and a pot of wine for a meal or two. They were already living carefree lives.
Now this Zhang Mu said that feasting on good food and wine, apart from sleeping with women, was life’s greatest joy.
Watching the noisy crowd, Zhang Mu called out his Obsidian Beetle, climbed onto its back armor, and said to Qizilbash and Hachikuju, “Brothers, let’s go. It’s getting late.”
Hachikuju and Qizilbash nodded at each other, raising their weapons at the same time.
Seeing their leader raising his weapon, everyone fell silent, even the warhorses stopped moving.
The two of them yelled together.
“Red Flame Wolf Rider, return!”
“Shield Wolf Rider, return!”
