In the fierce evening wind, great banners fluttered.
At the entrance to the main camp, the generals stood in ranks.
Xu Zikong wore slightly rusted armor, his face somewhat darkened. "Everything has been settled. If there is anything you still do not understand, send word to me. I will certainly help with all my strength."
Li Qingxian nodded. "Thank you, General Xu, for taking time out of your busy schedule to help. You practice saber techniques?"
Xu Zikong nodded, and everyone's gazes swept over the golden fish pouch at his waist.
Two books appeared in Li Qingxian's hands. Smiling, he offered them over. "I am a junior and a late learner. In gratitude for your service to the country and the people, giving gold, silver, or treasures would be too vulgar, while giving anything else would violate military regulations. These are two divine arts Above Beyond-Rank: one is the War God Complete Art, and the other is the Heaven-Slaying Saber Technique. Study them if you like; if not, treat them as idle books for casual reading. The armies guarding the river cannot go without reading."
Xu Zikong's face trembled faintly. He stared at the two books without moving.
Among the generals and officers behind Li Qingxian, some remained expressionless while others widened their eyes.
The old generals looked dazed, as though searching through the tangled memories in their minds for something that could match the sight before them.
They found nothing.
Lü Wenhua smiled. "Presenting books in the army has always been considered an elegant custom. General Xu, simply accept them."
Xu Zikong nodded. "Then this old man shall read these two idle books."
Xu Zikong stared at Li Qingxian for a breath, cupped his fists, then turned and left with his subordinates.
After walking a few steps, his subordinates