Chapter 210.1: The Four Saints Resisting
In the Capital of the Cai Empire.
Zhang Feng spat out a mouthful of blood, his face deathly pale. "Cough, cough..."
A burly man clad in metal armor stood before him. Exquisite patterns were densely carved across its surface. He frowned at Zhang Feng. "How are your injuries?"
He was a Third Step captain of the military camp, recently stationed here.
Zhang Feng's gaze was filled with apparent grief. "I'll probably have to recuperate for several decades before I can act again. During this time, I fear I won't be able to serve my lord."
The captain knitted his brows, his expression uncertain. "You were far too careless, getting injured by an assassin. Though the assassin has been executed, your wounds..."
The camp master had always valued Zhang Feng highly, assigning him all the dirtiest and most exhausting tasks. An ancient god was to be wrung dry, after all.
Zhang Feng said helplessly, "Haa... The assassin was also a Third Step ancient god. In my loyalty to the camp master, I have offended far too many ancient gods. Assassination attempts are nothing new to me."
The captain glanced at his injuries. "Rest for now. I'll report this matter truthfully to the camp master."
With that, he left the palace with three new gods.
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Along the way, the captain narrowed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought.