Chapter 2: Laying Down the Pen and Taking Up Arms

  "Hey, you've got quite an attitude!"

  Just as he lifted his head in the wind and rain, he saw Zhuo Jingyuan turn around and block his way.

  The stormy weather was getting worse, but from the beginning, I should have been the one to get angry, yet it was these nobles who kept provoking me again and again. Suppressing my anger, I asked coldly: "What do you want to do?"

  Zhuo Jingwen was taken aback, and in fact, she didn't know why she wanted to stop Feng Yu either. At first, she was dissatisfied with her cousin's overbearing behavior, but after seeing Feng Yu's tolerance, she looked down on him; however, when it came down to it, she herself didn't have the standing to stop others.

  The attitude of Feng Yu was even more unbearable for her, as she had been pampered by everyone since childhood and was used to giving orders, but no one had ever dared to speak to her like that before.

  At this moment, it's hard to get off the tiger's back, so he coldly replied: "Hmph, what are you being so arrogant about now? Why didn't I see you showing any anger just now?"

  The wind and rain changed color, although he had controlled his emotions just now, but that thorn was still stuck in his heart, and now it was even more ruthlessly provoked by Zhuo Jingwen's heartache.

  He took a deep breath, reminding himself not to act impulsively. After all, in this strictly hierarchical society, as a commoner, he had no guarantee of safety in front of the nobles. As long as he didn't truly grasp power, he had to endure all suffering.

  He hoarsely said: "Get out of the way!"

  Suddenly and without warning, he vanished before Zhuo Jingyan's eyes, only to reappear a few times as a fleeting shadow before disappearing into the distance of tens of miles.

  "Wu Xing Dun Di Shu!" Fu Zhongshu's words shocked the stunned Zhuo Jingwen and Chu Tiandei.

  "What is Wuxing Dundi Shu?" Chu Tiandie asked in confusion.

  "This is one of the five ultimate arts possessed by the Tianji Clan, who followed the Taizu Emperor in conquering the world. Back then, countless enemy generals died under this ultimate art! It's a bit similar to the spatial magic in Western magic, allowing for instant teleportation, making it impossible to track or predict. However, such high-level five-element techniques can only be used by masters of seventh rank or higher. I didn't expect someone so young to have achieved such profound mastery!"

  (Note: The martial arts and five-element techniques of the Holy Dragon Empire have nine levels, with the highest being ninth rank. Currently, there are absolutely no more than ten people who possess this level.)

  Fu Zhongshu paused for a moment before asking Chu Tiandie: "Are you very familiar with him?"

  Chu Tian rubbed his head and said, "This kid somehow learned a bit of the Five Elements technique, and on top of that, he likes to study history, which suits my father's taste. So I directly supported him and even let him enter the Sacred Dragon Library. However, I didn't know before that he would have such high attainments. Instead, I've always admired his views on current events."

  "Hmph, a household that only knows how to run away with their tails between their legs, how could they possibly possess such profound abilities?" Zhuo Jingwen was secretly shocked, but still spoke with a hard mouth.

  Fu Zhongshu shook his head and said, "Your respected father, as the president of Shenglong University, has promoted countless talents. To be recognized by him is no ordinary thing. This person has extraordinary abilities, but can also gauge the situation, endure what others cannot, and will surely achieve something in the future. Little Chu, I hope that when we return from Ezhou this time, we can see your friend make a name for himself!"

  "Alright, alright, I'm here to bid farewell to the two of you who are going to Ezhou for work, let's not talk about this guy anymore." Zhuo Jingwen said impatiently, "This kind of person doesn't even dare to make a sound when his girlfriend is snatched away, what ability does he have? I think it's better if someone like him just dies!"

  Obviously, Miss Zhuo has an excessive sense of justice.

  At this time, the distant wind and rain suddenly shivered, with a gloomy feeling behind.

  Today's events left him with a very tired feeling, and the anger that had been suppressed in his heart was almost boiling over.

  The girlfriend's blunt words, the rival's provocative gaze, the disdainful looks of others, and her current less-than-ideal situation suddenly made her feel disgusted with life.

  It seems that I am indeed not suited for doing things beyond self-interest.

  Astonished at his own unusual indifference to the outside world, he secretly smiled bitterly in the wind and rain.

  Now he just wants to find a place to calm down.

  "Boss, you're really something! The imperial court has indeed fallen! You had me and Qiu Ri stockpile grain, and now those merchants have bought it all up at once. We've made a fortune!" Two people ran over from afar, one of them being the giant who was a good two heads taller than Feng Yu, carrying a large money bag, his massive head shaking back and forth as he boomed in a voice that could be heard five miles away.

  "Kid, you'd make a great merchant! It's a shame you're not one!" The young man following behind him had a slender build and a slightly pale complexion, but there was no denying that he was a handsome young man.

  As soon as Feng Yu saw the two of them, he knew that he wouldn't be able to stay alone today. The big guy was called Luo Xin, and the handsome man was Qiu Li. Both of them were also lonely wanderers who had grown up together with Feng Yu since childhood; however, unlike Feng Yu who spent all day buried in books, Luo Xin, who would get restless if he didn't fight every day, and Qiu Li, who became a military officer to more easily flirt with beautiful women, had enlisted very early on and were now both centurions of the Holy Dragon Army.

  Good friends meet, wind and rain strongly boost their spirits and had a meeting to play jokes, and they divided the money they earned evenly --- several months ago, wind and rain predicted that Hulan would go to war with Shenglong and gain a great advantage, so he asked his two sworn brothers to use all their savings to buy grain, and they made a big profit.

  After the joke, Autumn saw a serious expression and said: "As expected, Hulan's surprise attack on Lunyu Pass was successful. Now the Emperor has decided to take the imperial chariot to conquer, and we will go to the front line in two days. I remember you mentioned last time when discussing the development of the situation that if our army takes the initiative to attack, there are fewer wins and more losses. What should we do now?"

  After a moment of contemplation, he said: "Hulan is a horse-riding nation, skilled in field battles; our army gave up its strong suit of siege warfare and clashed with the enemy on the plains, which was really a big mistake; plus the movements of the four major families are unclear, this battle to be honest is likely to have more losses than gains."

  "That's great, we can make another fortune!" Luo Xin exclaimed with excitement, fully immersed in the joy of making money. However, he soon lowered his large head in embarrassment under the murderous gaze of Feng Yu and Qiu Lian.

  Feng Yu continued: "If it were in the past, I would advise you to take advantage of the opportunity to leave the army and prioritize your lives; however, now I am prepared to go into battle with all of you!"

  "What?!" Auri and Loxin stared at each other in shock, their faces filled with disbelief. The usually calm and collected Feng Yu's decision to join the army was beyond their comprehension.

  The wind and rain only smiled dryly: "You won't be unwelcome, will you? This time I'm really going all in. Hey, show some attitude, dare to follow me and play this round!"

  Akira, who was the first to react, grasped Fūjin's hand, and then the two of them strongly grasped Roshin's hand, which still didn't understand the situation. Then they both burst out laughing together. Following that, Roshin, who was still bewildered, also started laughing foolishly along with them.

  That's what brothers are, everything is understood without a word. The wind and rain sighed in thought. Looking at the distant sky, the wind and rain clearly knew that from now on, they would take a completely different path.