Chapter 26: Zhao Yun's Parents

  "What the hell are you people?" The companion beside him suddenly became Xu Feng's gun victim, and the remaining Xianbei soldiers were shocked. The leading general hastily shouted loudly.

  "You fools, don't you see the yellow scarves on our foreheads? Let me tell you, we are the Yellow Turbans. You dare to come to the Central Plains and commit robbery and murder, you're truly reckless! Don't waste words, leave your lives behind first." Xu Feng didn't want to waste any more words with these people, after finishing speaking, he continued to wield his spear and slaughter, Xue Cheng and others were unwilling to fall behind, also drew their swords and began a frantic melee.

  Zhang Fei followed behind the crowd, disdainfully spitting out a mouthful of saliva, grasping the 8-foot snake spear in his hand, and helplessly sighed "You bunch of foreign barbarian thugs, there's a road to heaven but you don't take it, hell has no gate yet you come knocking on your own accord, since you're willing to send yourselves to death, your family's third master...no, your family's Zhang master will never lightly forgive you lot."

  He had wanted to say "Third Brother", but thinking of the ruthless Liu Bei, Zhang Fei hastily changed his words. The pent-up frustration of the past few days made Zhang Fei like a fierce tiger or lion, instantly venting his anger on the Xianbei soldiers. His long spear danced in the air, flashing with cold light, its shadow striking fear into the hearts of all who saw it. Like a fierce tiger, Zhang Fei charged into the enemy ranks, his spear weaving and slashing wildly, like the god of death himself, taking lives without warning. Even before Xu Feng and the others could react, the ground was already littered with corpses, not a single Xianbei soldier left standing. Such a powerful display left everyone watching in stunned silence. This Zhang Fei was truly a heroic warrior!

  "Brother Feng, if Zhang Fei becomes my subordinate, I'm afraid, I won't be able to handle it. Before long, he'll be climbing over my head." Xue Cheng joked, leaning in close to Xu Feng.

  "Haha, if he truly submits to us, I'd be willing to give up my deputy general position."

  "Are you the Yellow Turbans?" In an instant, dozens of Xianbei bandits were slaughtered like vegetables being chopped, and the couple clung to each other, their faces filled with terror as they asked.

  "That's right." Xufeng dismounted his horse and replied in a gentle tone.

  "So that's how it is, thank you to the several gentlemen who have helped us out of kindness. Please accept a bow from my wife and me, Zhao Tianhe." The big man said as he supported his wife and they both knelt down respectfully in front of everyone.

  "It can't be like this, you two quickly get up. As a Xianbei person, how can you be so arrogant and violent? We hot-blooded men, how can we coldly watch from the side? Quickly get up, don't disappoint us." Xu Feng hastily went forward and helped the two of them up.

  "What's your honorable surname and great name?" Seeing Xu Feng's youthful handsomeness and majestic aura, the big man felt a surge of admiration and hastily asked.

  "Under Mount Xu."

  "Ah? You're Xufeng." The big man was shocked.

  "What? Don't tell me you know me?" Xu Feng asked in puzzlement.

  "The general's actions in Zhuo County, our common people of Changshan have all heard about it. Where is the recognition of the general? It's just hearsay." Da Han hastily explained.

  "Oh, right, I'd like to ask, does Zhuang Shi know Zhao Jia Village in Zhen Ding County?" Xu Feng nodded and, remembering the purpose of this trip, leaned forward to inquire.

  "Zhaojiazhuang? Who are you looking for? I am from Zhaojiazhuang." The big man said curiously.

  "Ah, that's great! I'd like to ask, is there a person named Zhao Yun in Zhaojia Village?"

  "Ah..." The big Han couple were startled after hearing this, "What? Did Yun'er provoke you? This rascal, I'll definitely discipline him properly when I get back. Please, noble Yellow Turbans, don't lower yourselves to the same level as my son." The big Han's face turned pale and he hastily apologized to Xu Feng and the others.

  "Is Zhao Yun your son?"

  "That's right."

  "It's really a coincidence, General, don't get me wrong. I've long admired your young heroic son and came specifically to pay my respects. Absolutely no intention of blaming or scolding, and your son hasn't provoked us Yellow Turbans either. Is Zhao Yun currently at home?" Xu Feng was overjoyed, what a wonderful coincidence, he had inadvertently saved Zhao Yun's parents. It seemed that this Zhao Yun probably had a connection with himself, maybe he could even recruit him under his own banner.

  "A few days ago, unfortunately, Yun'er followed his master to the mountain to practice martial arts and is not at home now." When he heard that several people came to visit Zhao Yun, Zhao Tianhe was suddenly excited. His own son was actually valued by several Yellow Turban leaders, which was truly a joyous occasion. His son had indeed brought honor to the ancestors of the Zhao family! Even Xu Feng, such a great general, took the initiative to praise his son. Not to mention generals, Zhao Tianhe, who had been hunting since childhood, had never even seen a county lieutenant.

  "What a pity, but it doesn't matter. It's rare to have the opportunity, I wonder if we can conveniently drop by Mr. Zhuang's house and sit for a while, and also ask for some water to drink."

  "Come on, come on, a few gentlemen please follow me. I'll take you home right away." Zhao Tianhe was so excited that he almost jumped up, answering repeatedly. Zhao Tianhe and his wife led the way in front, while Xu Feng and others followed with their horses. Xu Feng didn't put on airs or show off his authority as a deputy general at all. As they walked, he chatted enthusiastically with the couple about trivial family matters, getting more and more familiar and affectionate. Seeing Xu Feng laughing and chatting with the two, Zhang Fei grumbled discontentedly while leading the horse, "Leaving the warhorse unridden, yet walking on foot, and still chatting and laughing... such a general is truly rare."

  In Zhao Yun's home, it was very simple and humble. The whole courtyard was separated by a fence, and the door creaked as they entered, like entering a cellar. It was dark and dimly lit, making it hard to see anything. Zhao Tianhe awkwardly smiled and hastily asked his wife to light some candles. Only with the light could they barely make out the interior decorations, which consisted of only a clay bed, a few old broken furniture pieces, and nothing else that looked decent. Xu Feng couldn't help but sigh in his heart - this was indeed the humble home of the Three Kingdoms' brave general Zhao Yun.

  "My humble abode is simple, I'm afraid it's a bit laughable." Zhao Tianhe said with an embarrassed smile.

  "It doesn't matter, they are much better off than me. They also came from poor backgrounds, and I was even more miserable, just half a month ago, I was still a homeless refugee, let alone having a home, even getting a full meal was a problem." Xu Feng hastily shared his own 'tragic history' to avoid embarrassing the other person.

  "What?!" Zhao Tianhe and his wife could hardly believe their ears. The commander of the three armies, how could he have such a shameful past?!

  "Unexpectedly, he would take the initiative to tell others about this kind of thing." Zhang Fei was secretly surprised in his heart. Logically speaking, the more prestigious the official position, the more prominent the person's status, the more they should be ashamed of their past misdeeds. But Xu Feng was truly one of a kind.

  Xu Feng's repeated extraordinary actions made Zhang Fei more and more curious.

  "Ah, I've been rushing all the way, and I'm really embarrassed to say that my stomach is actually hungry." After chatting for a while, Xu Feng touched his stomach and smiled awkwardly.

  "If you don't mind, just stay at my place for a while and taste my wife's cooking. I wonder if you'd be willing?" Zhao Tianhe said with a bowing body and a hopeful smile.

  Zhao Tianhe's eyes showed genuine emotion, without a hint of pretence. Xu Feng hastily nodded in agreement.

  "Feng Ge, is this okay?" Xue Cheng said in a low voice.

  "It doesn't matter." Xu Feng said with a bright smile.

  Upon learning that Xu Feng was going to have dinner at their home, Zhao Tianhe and his wife were overjoyed. They were just about to slaughter a chicken and cook a sumptuous meal to repay the people who had saved their lives. However, Xu Feng said, "Don't bother, we'll eat what you normally eat. If it's too formal, I'll take my leave."

  The two of them had no choice but to follow Xu Feng's instructions, and took out the few leftover buns from that morning, two plates of salted vegetables. Zhao Yunniang also cooked a pot of rice porridge. Xu Feng rolled up his sleeves, served himself, and ignored Xue Cheng and the others. He ate with gusto, savoring every bite, repeatedly exclaiming "Not bad, not bad..."