Before dawn, some of the soldiers were already busy. They pushed the crude siege ladders out of camp and headed for Qianqi Pass under the escort of the first ten-thousand-man army.
Luo Ningcha arrived at this very moment. Seeing the enormous military camp and the soldiers hurrying back and forth, she was overcome with excitement, wondering how she could ever have complained that there were too many people in the Iron Mountain Gang. But when she discovered that the Dragon King's tent was no different from those of ordinary generals, she couldn't help feeling greatly disappointed.
Gu Shenwei was putting on his leather armor when he received word that "Madam Luo" wished to see him. He thought for a moment before realizing who she was, then allowed her into camp.
All of Luo Ningcha's attendants were left outside, so she had assumed this would be a private meeting. But when she saw the two young guards standing with drawn swords, she immediately frowned. "Those two brats are always looking for trouble. Why does the Dragon King still keep them at his side?"
Tie Linglong had once broken into Golden Peng Fortress with Chu Nanping and escaped only with Luo Ningcha's help, so she understood what was going on. Nie Zeng, however, was completely bewildered.
Luo Ningcha did not recognize either of them at all. She only vaguely felt that the young man seemed less handsome than before, but she didn't care. She walked straight up to the Dragon King and removed her hood. "I want to speak with you alone."
"You are speaking with me alone right now." Gu Shenwei's manner was cold.
Luo Ningcha stubbornly shook her head. "No. This concerns something important. I don't trust these two children."
"Wait outside." Gu Shenwei waited a moment before speaking.
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