"Agreed! So long as they can do it, they will earn a great merit. I will also agree to any conditions that are not excessive!"
As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking, Xiao Ying readily gave this double-edged reply, indirectly indicating that he understood Zhou Yu's meaning.
Otherwise, never mind that Zhou Yu was merely a surrendered general-even a leading minister of the Great Huan was duty-bound to serve the nation. What right did he have to bargain with His Majesty? If every civil official and military commander in so vast a Celestial Dynasty demanded concessions whenever they did anything, nothing would ever get done!
"Your Majesty is wise! This humble minister will summon them at once!"
Delighted, Zhou Yu bowed with utmost respect, wisely refraining from pursuing the matter or naming any conditions. He simply thanked Xiao Ying for his grace and withdrew.
Watching that handsome, imposing figure depart, Xiao Ying shook his head with an amused, self-mocking smile. He felt no anger or resentment; he merely thought Zhou Yu seemed something of a fool for love, worrying that the sky might fall, his keen intellect breeding suspicion.
Of course, this also showed that Xiao Ying's reputation for greed and lust had not arisen from an empty cave-the rumors had considerable influence. Even this newly surrendered man, who had only just escaped disaster, was already preparing for rain, fretting over gains and losses!
"Reporting to Your Majesty, we have found the Arrow God Huang Zhong!"
As these thoughts crowded Xiao Ying's mind, several Huan-Clad Guards carried a man to a spot some distance away and stopped. One of them approached to report.
"Do everything possible to save him, and keep him under close watch!"
Although several miles and a surrounding crowd separated them, Xiao Ying still saw the man's