Chapter 108 - 106: Battle with the Demon General
Cui Xi, not far away, watched her uncle and Lu Hong chat amiably with hatred gnawing at her teeth, but she had no courage to confront her uncle who had raised her since childhood. Since Ku Le had initially decreed that Lu Hong was her savior, Cui Xi’s plan to teach Lu Hong a lesson through her family’s power had lost all possibility.
Surrounded by a large number of the Kang family’s soldiers, Lu Hong and his companions finally returned to Tong City.
Tong City was nothing like the sinister City, which was fortified with towering, iron-like walls filled with anti-magic material, clearly designed as a stronghold for assault and defense.
But Tong City didn’t even have a proper wall, merely encircled by boulders a little more than one person tall, and on top of that, not a single guard could be seen—it seemed totally defenseless. The city’s scenery was plainly visible at a glance.
However, Tong City, despite its shabby walls, was still extremely prosperous inside, with tall buildings everywhere. Members from various races of the wilderness showed their presence on the broad roads.
"Brother Ku Le, aren’t you worried about attacks on this Tong City?" Lu Hong asked Ku Le curiously.
Hearing Lu Hong’s doubt, Ku Le laughed, "Tong City is in the second ring of demon territory. Why should we defend? As long as the outermost walls of the demon territory are strong enough, who can break through here? Besides, Tong Shuai is a renowned master among the demons. He once ventured alone deep into the beast race’s territory and returned safely after slaying a beast general. With such strength and honor, who would dare contempt him over a mere wall?"
"Tong Shuai is that amazing?" Hearing about Tong Shuai’s exploits from Ku Le, Lu Hong started to regret accepting the old servant’s request. If Tong Shuai turned out to be petty, paying him a visit would be like a lamb walking into the tiger’s den.
Seemingly reading the doubt in Lu Hong’s eyes, Ku Le leaned in and whispered, "I know that by saving the young lady, you’ve offended Tong Tang. However, don’t worry that Tong Shuai will seek revenge. He never interferes in his son’s affairs. Seven years ago, when his third son was killed in a dispute outside, Tong Shuai arrived on the scene in person. After understanding what had happened, he dealt with it justly without seeking revenge on the man who had accidentally killed his son. Furthermore, attacking the young lady was Tong Tang’s own decision. If Tong Shuai knew about it, he would probably punish him. So you don’t need to worry about retaliation from Tong Shuai; he is way too reasonable."
"Hmm," Ku Le’s words steadied Lu Hong’s heart, who hadn’t expected to find such an upright and open (fool) among the demon race, one who could even forgo vengeance for his son.