My Wife is A Sword God

Chapter 530: Don't mind if I tell you, gunpowder was invented by me

Chapter 530 Don’t mind if I tell you, gunpowder was invented by me

After sparing his life, there was a simple conversation.

Qin Feng respectfully said, “So it’s General Liao Yuan under Prince Chu’s command. Your reputation precedes you.”

Cang Feilan pulled out the dagger and said curiously, “Do you know him, husband?”

How could he know? It’s just polite conversation, after all, you almost took his life, I need to find a way to ease the tension a bit. Qin Feng coughed dryly and said with a guilty conscience, “General Liao Yuan’s name is well known. Of course I have heard of him.”

Liao Yuan touched his neck, where a faint trace of blood could still be seen on his fingertips. He looked at the heroic woman with narrowed eyes, realising that she had indeed just intended to kill him!

“There’s no need for polite words. The generals and soldiers under Prince Chu’s command don’t have much reputation in the Western Regions. I know this very well.,” Liao Yuan said in a deep voice.

‘General, if you talk with others like this on weekdays, you probably don’t have many friends,’ Qin Feng’s face stiffened as he forced a smile, “General, you are too humble.”

Liao Yuan cut to the chase, “Even though you saved Huilin City, it still doesn’t cover the fact that you hoarded gunpowder, which is a serious crime. I’ll take you to Prince Chu. Of course, I will also explain the situation to Prince Chu, and perhaps your merits and demerits can be balanced.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai also shouted angrily at Liao Yuan, “You will not take my brother away from me!”

Liu Jianli watched quietly, her expression as usual.

But what made Liao Yuan feel most threatened was the indifferent woman dressed in white. His head felt ethereal, as if it could fall off at any moment.

A drop of cold sweat trickled down his forehead. Having seen life and death, Liao Yuan’s palms were already drenched in sweat.

When the people in Huilin City heard this, they were puzzled and denounced him. Some even threw vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at Liao Yuan.

“When the city was in danger, we didn’t see your presence. Now that the crisis is over, you want to take away our benefactor. What kind of logic is that?”

“Yes, get out of Huilin City, we don’t welcome you!”

“What kind of nonsense is Prince Chu’s army? They just stay in Prince Chu’s city. When have they ever done anything for the people?”

“We won’t let you take away our benefactor!”

“That’s right, get out of here!”

The crowd became more and more agitated, more and more uncontrollable.

Until one person spoke up, “Everyone, stop!”

Seeing who had spoken, everyone put down what they were holding.

Qin Feng brushed the vegetable leaves from his body, then took a clean towel from his pocket and wiped the egg yolk from his face.

He had indeed been accidentally hit.

“Are you all right, young master?” 

Someone asked with a guilty conscience, and threw the rotten egg behind without leaving any trace. It was obvious that the egg liquid on Qin Feng’s face was thanks to him.. 

Qin Feng shook his head, then looked at Liao Yuan and calmly said, “You and I are going to see Prince Chu.”

“What?!” Everyone couldn’t believe what they had just heard.

If hiding gunpowder was indeed a serious crime, wouldn’t the young master be walking into a trap?

“However, your Prince Chu’s troops must have someone stay here to guard against any further attacks from demons and ghosts,” Qin Feng said sternly.

Liao Yuan narrowed his eyes and stared straight at Qin Feng. After a moment, he nodded and said, “Alright.”

Prince Chu’s current location was exactly where Heavenly City, where Huilin City had originally planned to seek help, was located.

That was why Prince Chu’s army was patrolling nearby.

The sound of hooves hastened. Liao Yuan glanced at Qin Feng and calmly asked, “Although I said that hiding the gunpowder and saving Huilin City can be balanced against each other.”

“However, it’s also possible that you can escape the death penalty but not the guilt. Knowing this, why do you still want to go to Prince Chu with me?”

“Besides, with the strength of your two wives, if they want to take you away, there is nothing I can do about it.

“After all, I can’t joke with the lives of my soldiers.”

Qin Feng’s expression stiffened. “General Liao’s words are indeed intimidating. Do we really look like death gods to you?”

After a moment’s pause, he whispered to Cang Feilan, who was riding the horse, “Wife, ease up on the killing intent you are emitting.”

“Also, don’t put your hand on the dagger, this horse is galloping rather roughly.”

Cang Feilan’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she still followed Qin Feng’s instructions.

Qin Feng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “With General Liao’s strength, he could easily release his power and block those incoming objects.”

“Then why do you remain motionless and silent?”

Liao Yuan fell silent, not answering the question. After a moment, as if he had made a decision, he tightened the reins and said, “You may leave. Take that mountain path and go. I will pretend that I didn’t see you today.”

This took Qin Feng by surprise. He thought this general was rigid, but unexpectedly, there was still some compassion in him.

However, he still shook his head and said, “I am meeting with Prince Chu for one reason, to report to him. Moreover, I can tell you one thing clearly. The gunpowder I carried with me did not violate the original decree of Emperor Ming.”

“What do you mean?” Liao Yuan frowned.

Qin Feng smiled, “Let me tell you something, this gunpowder was invented by me. Carrying some of my own inventions with me, isn’t that reasonable?”

The surrounding soldiers looked at him in astonishment when they heard this.

Liao Yuan calmly looked at Qin Feng’s serious expression and said after a long pause, “To be able to use formations, you must undoubtedly belong to the Dao Lineage of Literature.” 

“Could it be that scholars are just like you and can talk nonsense?”

“That’s it. I’ve already given you your chance. What you choose to do next is entirely up to you.”

Qin Feng’s face stiffened.

He actually doesn’t trust me?

Isn’t trust the most basic thing between humans?

With haste and diligence, they travelled without incident.

The group soon arrived at the Heavenly City where Prince Chu resided – Mingqi City

Due to the disaster in the western regions, martial law had been declared in all major Heavenly Cities, including Mingqi City. Needless to say, Prince Chu, who was in charge of the Western Regions, was also in Mingqi City at the moment.

Liao Yuan looked into the distance at the heavily guarded city gate and gave a final warning, “Prince Chu has strict rules and will not tolerate your private hoarding of gunpowder. Leaving now is your last chance.”

Qin Feng glanced to the side with a meaningful look, “I have a better impression of you now. You’re not a bad person. Lead the way.”

Liao Yuan furrowed his brow but said nothing. He rode at the head of the group.

With his guidance, the group encountered no obstacles on their way, and soon they arrived at the courtyard where Prince Chu resided.

Qin Feng saw a middle-aged man sitting on a stone chair next to a stone platform, wearing a military robe that exuded authority but not anger.

It was indeed Prince Chu of the Western Regions whom Qin Feng had met during the celebration in the Imperial City!

Prince Chu raised his head and looked at Qin Feng’s group, especially Qin Feng, with a meaningful look in his eyes.

Liao Yuan glanced at Qin Feng beside him, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped forward to explain the situation.

He spoke at length about the efforts of Qin Feng and the others to save the people of Huilin City, but only glossed over the issue of the gunpowder hoarders.

“… Your Excellency Prince Chu, although this person hoarded gunpowder, he used it to save the people of Huilin City. Perhaps he can make amends for his actions. I hope Your Excellency can forgive him.”

Prince Chu looked at Liao Yuan with a half-smile, “Since when does my General Liao start pleading for others? Quite interesting. But do you know who these people are?”

Liao Yuan was taken aback and shook his head, “The subordinate only knows that this person’s surname is Qin, nothing else.”