Chapter 49: Gao Shun

  Xu Shu burst out laughing at the sight of Zhou Zhi being lifted into the air, looking around in a daze.

  Wang Xu was stunned and stared at Zhou Zhi, really unable to understand how this guy had just gone out for a short while and got into trouble again, and was even carried back in such a ridiculous manner?

  Moreover, what he brought was still from the martial arts competition just now, which made Wang Xu pay attention to that person.

  However, the newcomer looked at Wang Xu and Xu Shu who was laughing non-stop, and said very politely: "General Wang, I didn't mean to disturb you. It's just that this person is really too unreasonable, so I ventured into the camp, please forgive me!"

  Seeing the other party being so polite, Wang Xu immediately shook his head nonchalantly. After all, even if he used his butt to think, he knew that Zhou Zhi must have done something out of line.

  So he didn't rush either, but instead looked at Wang Fei: "Second brother, what's going on?"

  Facing Wang Xu's inquiry, Wang Fei's face turned iron-green and he glared at Zhou Zhi before reluctantly saying: "It was this kid again. I was chatting with Gao Shun when he suddenly went crazy and shamelessly grabbed onto Gao Shun, spouting a bunch of nonsense. Who knows what problem his brain has now? He refused to let go no matter what. I had no choice but to have Gao Shun bring him over for you to deal with!"

  So that's how it is, now that I understand the whole story, Wang Xu couldn't help but look at Zhou Zhi in surprise. Seeing him still tightly grasping Gao Shun's sleeve corner, he was suddenly filled with confusion and really couldn't figure out what on earth Zhou Zhi was thinking!

  Onlookers see clearly, so it was Xu Shu who first reacted, seeing Wang Xu still frowning in doubt. He couldn't help but tug at his sleeve, repeatedly muttering the name from earlier, his tone growing heavier with each repetition.

  "Gao Shun is Gao Shun, is Gao Shun!"

  Wang Xu, who was deeply trapped, muttered the name twice in confusion, and suddenly his whole body shook, exclaiming: "You're Gao Shun?"

  Gao Shun was startled by Wang Xu's intense reaction and looked at him with a puzzled expression, but still nodded.

  Seeing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but ask again: "Do you know martial arts?"

  Gao Shun nodded, looking rather proud of himself. "Although I'm just a small squad leader," he said, "I have considerable bravery and am not an easy opponent for ordinary people!"

  Upon hearing the other person's response, Wang Xu thought back to when he had previously seen this person and his extraordinary behavior. Wang Xu finally confirmed his identity and could no longer hold back the excitement in his heart; his first reaction was to rush up and grab him!

  Fortunately, at this moment, there is Zhou Zhi as a model. Wang Xu just took a step and stopped abruptly. Looking at Zhou Zhi's pitiful appearance, he finally understood why he refused to let go.

  After calming down quickly, Wang Xu asked in a pretended calm tone: "Second Brother, I wonder what Zhou Zhi said?"

  Wang Fei heard this and couldn't help but glance at Zhou Zhi, who was scratching his head, before speaking with a strange expression: "This kid suddenly rushed over while we were chatting happily. He put his hands behind his back and spouted off about the trend of the world, how things that are separated for a long time must come together, and how things that are together for a long time must separate... all sorts of nonsense. Then he said something about how a great man should take advantage of a chaotic era to establish merit, sweep across the six directions, fight in the eight wildernesses, and make his name known throughout the ages."

  "Later on, it seems that he also said that he had the ambition to save the people from the midst of water and fire, but lacked wise ministers and good generals to assist him. Probably the general idea was that he wanted Gao Shun to be his loyal subject!"

  At this point, Wang Fei's face suddenly showed a look of annoyance and anger, and he continued in an indignant tone: "That's nothing, his mind is not very clear, I know that. But this kid saw us ignoring him, and actually came up to grab Gao Shun's clothes tightly, repeating those words over and over again, refusing to let go!"

  This time, Wang Xu and Xu Shu both fell silent, staring blankly at Zhou Zhi...

  "This phrase... I think it's very familiar!" After being stifled for half a day, Xu Shu finally managed to blurt out this sentence, and then couldn't help but burst into loud laughter, her forward-and-backward movements leaving Wang Fei and Gao Shun both bewildered.

  Wang Xu also shook his head with a mixture of laughter and tears!

  "Gao Shun, you'd better put down Zhou Zhi for now! I'll give you an explanation for this matter."

  Upon hearing this, Gao Shun also didn't hesitate and gently put Zhou Zhi down on the ground.

  Zhou Zhi this kid as soon as he landed, immediately looked at Gao Shun with a resentful gaze, only then did he reluctantly let go of Gao Shun's hand under Wang Xu's watchful eyes. His expression was like that of a wronged wife, causing everyone to break out in goosebumps!

  Finally seeing Zhou Zhi let go, Gao Shun visibly breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately cupped his hands and said: "General Wang, I didn't mean to ask for punishment. This Zhou Zhi has already released my clothes, if there are no other orders, I will withdraw first."

  Although Wang Xu really wanted to pull closer with Gao Shun, he couldn't find any excuse now. Seeing this, he nodded slightly and said: "Second brother, you go back to the camp with Gao Shun first! I'll teach Zhou Zhi a good lesson."

  "Hmm! Alright, Zhou Zhi has been due for a beating for a long time now. He must be made to calm down for a while."

  As he spoke, Wang Fei cast a furious glance at Zhou Zhi, who was now completely innocent-looking, before pulling Gao Shun's hand and quickly leaving.

  Watching the two of them walk away, Wang Xu couldn't help but turn his head and say with a bitter smile: "Zhou Zhi, you're stupid, your brain is faster than anyone else's! You're smart, but who knows what you're thinking in that head of yours? What do you think is the point of saying those things now?"

  "How was I supposed to know! As soon as I heard he was Gao Shun, my head got hot and I forgot everything. Besides, didn't those heroes in my past life also rush up and talk their way to success? Who knew it would turn out like this!" Zhou Zhi sighed in distress as he spoke.

  "You think you're so special, don't you? You think a mere flick of your wrist can make all the great ministers and generals bow down to you?" Xu Shu couldn't help but tease Zhou Zhi, who was still grinning from ear to ear.

  "Ah!"

  He let out a sigh and stood up with his head hung low in dejection, silently walking away.

  "Where are you going?" Wang Xu asked doubtfully.

  "Of course I'm going back to my tent! My heart has been severely injured, and I need to quietly lick my wounds in the dark to recover!"

  “……”

  Wang Xu felt that he could no longer control his surging emotions, his forehead bulging with veins, and he rushed up to give Zhou Zhi a violent scolding: "You little brat, I'm warning you! You can go crazy if you want, but if you offend Gao Shun again, I'll make you pay!"

  He touched his own head, and Zhou Zhi not only didn't have the reaction he should have had after being scolded. Instead, upon hearing Wang Xu's words, he smiled with a mischievous face: "Boss, are you going to take in Gao Shun?"

  "Isn't this a waste of words? Now that I have such a good opportunity, how could I possibly give it up? For Gao Shun, I must achieve my goal!"

  "Ah! That's really great, my most admired general is Gao Shun, who is much better than those other people. With 700 troops, he can conquer any fortress and has no equal in the world. Moreover, when facing a desperate situation, he doesn't even bother to say another word, and directly sacrifices himself with dignity! This is true loyalty and righteousness, unlike some generals who chatter on and on with nonsense until they die!"

  Listening to Zhou's impassioned speech, Xu Shu couldn't help but retort: "You admire Gao Shun so much, how come you haven't learned a single good point from him? I think you talk more nonsense than anyone else!"

  As soon as this was said, Zhou Zhi suddenly became speechless and smiled awkwardly: "That's it, how can I compare to Gao Shun? Forget it, I'll just go back to the camp to improve my relationship, so as not to disturb Big Brother and Sister-in-law's intimacy, I'll slip away first!"

  Before Wang Xu and Xu Shu could react, he turned around and ran!

  Helplessly watching this little rascal rush out, Wang Xu shook his head. "Alas! Why do I feel that this kid has more shortcomings than advantages?"

  "Alright, what's the point of meddling so much? At least he'll have more fun in his daily life. But how do you plan to lure Gao Shun over?"

  "This is easy, tomorrow I will apply to Huang Fu for a small team to be my guard. As long as you are with me for a long time, are you still afraid that I won't be able to make him surrender sincerely?"