"Withdrawn? They all withdrew?"
Inside the Jin Army's imperial tent, Taishu Xiong and Taishu Feihua both shot to their feet, their faces full of astonishment.
Tao Lüe reported, "Yes. Elder black stone suddenly took his people and fled. They ran without even a word of warning. This old servant went to inspect it personally. Not a single person from the Holy Venerable's side remained—they all suddenly vanished."
Taishu Xiong and Taishu Feihua looked at each other, unable to make sense of the situation.
The two then hurried out to inspect matters themselves. It was true—Black Stone and the others had all left. Every last one of Wu Chang's people had disappeared.
In other words, they were free. Yet it all felt inexplicable, leaving them abruptly uneasy.
Thatched Cottage Manor, the Thatched Cottage Manor in Qingshan Commandery—the original site of the true Thatched Cottage Manor.
Besides this, the footholds used by the people of Thatched Cottage Manor elsewhere were called Thatched Cottage Estates by their own people. Only outsiders called them Thatched Cottage Manor, never noticing or distinguishing the difference between a manor and an estate. It was merely a name.
Before the grave mound outside the manor, Niu Youdao stood motionless beside his sword. The trees nearby had grown ever more lush, their crowns spreading like ceremonial canopies to shade the lonely grave.
The manor was somewhat deserted, both inside and out. There were not many people; many had yet to return.
For instance, Guan Fangyi had gone to attend to private affairs. Shang Shuqing had led the Crow General army to aid Shang Chaozong in battle. Zhao Xiongge had also been dispatched by Niu Youdao to accompany the army, mainly to ensure the safety of Shang Chaozong and the others. At such a time, he did not want