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"Second Brother, the number of soldiers in your hands is still not enough, and these people are indeed a timely help. Each of them has undergone strict training under Qin Hongguan. Although they cannot compare to the soldiers you currently have, from Qin Hongguan's methods and the recent battle, it is clear that these individuals are definitely elite troops. Why not directly disperse them and integrate them into your private army? After all, a prince like you should have at least thirty to fifty thousand private soldiers, and even with them, you still haven't met the requirement."
"Alright, everything will be as you say, Elder Brother. After we bring them back to the military camp, we will disperse them and arrange them into the lower ranks of the army. By the way, Elder Brother, how do you plan to arrange that strong man?" Shangguan Junhong pointed at Hank Niu.
"He is also a child from a poor family and has been abused by these beasts for over three years. I think I will let him follow me from now on. This person has a simple character, and with my guidance, I believe he will become an invaluable general."
Shangguan Junhong laughed heartily: "Then Younger Brother should congratulate Elder Brother on acquiring a good follower."
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly and then accompanied Shangguan Junhong to face the group of captives: "Listen up everyone. My name is Shangguan Junhong, the sixth son of the current king of the Eastern Dragon Empire. You can call me Sixth Prince or Your Highness. Your master, Qin Hongguan, has been captured in the capital for plotting rebellion. However, since you are merely his soldiers, this does not concern you too much. I saw your skills during the recent skirmish, so I have decided to incorporate you into my ranks. I would like to know if anyone opposes this. If you are unwilling, I will not force you. However, I must inform you that those who participated in the rebellion will face severe consequences."
After Shangguan Junhong's statement, no one opposed him, so everyone tacitly accepted his request, and Shangguan Junhong was very satisfied.
At this moment, Liu Guanfeng took over from Shangguan Junhong and asked: "I have a question for you all. Where is the key to the shackles worn by Hank Niu?"
Upon hearing this question, the soldiers below began to discuss among themselves. Finally, one soldier stood up trembling: "Replying to Your Excellency, there is no key for Hank Niu's shackles."
"No key?"
"Yes, Your Excellency. When they made those shackles for him, General Qin said so."
"What General Qin?" Gao Wei interjected sharply from the side.
The soldier quickly corrected himself: "It was the traitor Qin Hongguan who said that once wild men are shackled, they should never be taken off again; they should wear them until death. So the blacksmiths simply forged them on."
At this moment, Liu Guanfeng became increasingly angry at Qin Hongguan; he truly was a beast. However, this did not stump Liu Guanfeng. After learning that there was no key, Liu Guanfeng turned away from everyone and approached Hank Niu. At this time, Hank Niu was still sitting on the ground obediently following Liu Guanfeng's orders.
"Master, you have returned."
"Hank Niu, there is no key for the shackles on you."
"It's fine, Master. Hank Niu has long gotten used to wearing them. Whether they come off or not, Hank Niu doesn't care."
"But I care. I said that from today onward, I will teach you to be a real person and will not let anyone bully you again. So today, I must remove your shackles." Liu Guanfeng's words were firm, leaving Hank Niu momentarily speechless.
Soon, Hank Niu's eyes turned red. He had never encountered someone so kind to him since he entered this world, and this person had only known him for less than two hours.
Hank Niu could only express his gratitude to Liu Guanfeng through actions. He changed from sitting to kneeling and repeatedly bowed his head to Liu Guanfeng, his voice choked with emotion as he said, "Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master."
Seeing Hank Niu's actions, Liu Guanfeng immediately filled his body with Fighting Qi, placing his hands on Hank Niu's shoulders and lifting him up forcefully to prevent him from continuing to kneel. "Hank Niu, you must remember that from today onward, you are a person, a man who stands tall. You can only kneel to heaven, to the earth, and to your parents in between. No one else is worth your kneeling, including me. Do you understand?"
"Hank Niu has never seen his parents since childhood, so I will only kneel to my Master." Seeing the determination in Hank Niu's eyes, Liu Guanfeng could only accept this with resignation and realized he would have to teach him slowly.
"Hank Niu, when the time comes, you must not move. I'm afraid of hurting you; you need to listen."
"Hank Niu will listen to Master. I will remain still."
Liu Guanfeng nodded and took out the Willow Leaf Flying Daggers crafted by Xuanwu from his Cosmic Bag. Although the Fang Tian Hua Ji and Twin Iron Halberds were also sharp weapons, the shackles were on Hank Niu's body; if he didn't control his strength well enough, he could hurt him. Therefore, Liu Guanfeng chose to use the Willow Leaf Blade.
To avoid hurting Hank Niu, Liu Guanfeng gently traced the shackles on his feet with the Willow Leaf Blade. The blade was indeed a top-quality hidden weapon made from many precious metals by Xuanwu; just a light stroke left a mark on the shackles. Liu Guanfeng continued along that mark while trying not to exert too much force each time.
After nearly a hundred strokes from Liu Guanfeng, the shackle on Hank Niu's left foot finally split in two. Without pausing, Liu Guanfeng began cutting the shackle on his right foot. An hour later, Liu Guanfeng finally removed all the shackles from Hank Niu's hands and feet, but by then, his fingers had already been cut by the Willow Leaf Blade.
Blood flowed down his fingers onto his arms, staining the white robe Liu Guanfeng wore red. At this moment, Hank Niu's tears could no longer be contained; however, under Liu Guanfeng's earlier command, he dared not move.
Looking at Hank Niu, Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly: "Now there's just the shackle around your neck left. You mustn't move; otherwise it will be troublesome if I accidentally cut you. This little knife of mine is very sharp."
Liu Guanfeng continued cutting the iron shackle around Hank Niu's neck as if nothing was wrong. This time he was even more careful because the neck was different from other places; a slip could easily cost Hank Niu his life.
Even so, when Liu Guanfeng made the first cut, Hank Niu winced in pain. Liu Guanfeng immediately stopped, then glanced at the shackles around Hank Niu's neck. His anger flared up because there were many needle-like metal spikes on the inner side of the shackles. Although they were not long, being pierced by them was something that an ordinary person could hardly endure.
Around the tips of the needles, Hank Niu's neck was already marked with numerous scars, which appeared to be old wounds. Seeing this, Liu Guanfeng couldn't help but curse Qin Hongguan in his heart for being a beast, capable of thinking of such a thing.
"Hank Niu, bear with it for a moment; I'll be more careful." After saying this, Liu Guanfeng held the iron shackles with one hand to prevent the spikes from pricking Hank Niu while carefully using the Willow Leaf Blade to cut through the shackles.
The iron shackles were the hardest to remove. Liu Guanfeng spent nearly two hours before finally cutting through the shackles around Hank Niu's neck. When Shangguan Junhong and others saw the shackles on Hank Niu's neck, they were also extremely furious.
After removing the shackles, Liu Guanfeng sprinkled some Hemostatic Powder on Hank Niu's wounds. "Hank Niu, your injuries are just superficial; they'll heal in a couple of days."
"Thank you, Master." This simple-minded man really didn't know what else to say besides expressing his gratitude.
Since Hank Niu had been sitting on the ground, Liu Guanfeng was still able to easily pat him on the shoulder. So he patted Hank Niu's shoulder and said, "No need to thank me; from now on, we are family."
Hank Niu nodded vigorously and then stood up, taking his iron rod back into his hands. Liu Guanfeng left five hundred soldiers and two thousand Crossbowmen here to guard the captives and prepared to lead the remaining people up the steps, as the real palace was located above.
Among a row of Barracks, Liu Guanfeng saw a large iron cage inside which there was only some straw and a large, dirty basin. Liu Guanfeng pointed with his hand. "Hank Niu, did you live here before?"
Hank Niu nodded. "I used to live here; those straw made for a comfortable sleep."
"Hank Niu, smash that cage for me now. You won't be living here anymore; there's nothing worth missing here."
Upon hearing Liu Guanfeng's words, Hank Niu immediately swung his iron rod and approached his "home." After a moment of reluctance in his eyes, he raised his weapon and smashed the entire cage into pieces with just a few strikes. Then Hank Niu ran back.
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly and walked up the steps alongside Shangguan Junhong.
When everyone reached the top level, they were all stunned. Only Liu Guanfeng seemed somewhat accustomed to it since he had been here once before. The entire palace sparkled as if it were made of gold, completely different from when they first entered. From afar, they could see a grand hall at the front. In the center of the hall stood a dragon throne made entirely of pure gold. The dragon-shaped carvings on the armrests of the throne had dragon eyes that were as big as ping pong balls made of sapphires. Above the throne was placed a Night Pearl about the size of a duck egg.
Even in a country like the Eastern Dragon Empire, an emperor would not sit on such a throne. Moreover, there was also a Dragon Robe draped over it; although its material was unknown, it was clear that it was something of great value.
While everyone was marveling at Qin Hongguan's grand display, hundreds of young women gradually emerged from the palace. Among them, the first twenty or so could be identified as the main ladies, while the rest were their maids.
However, Liu Guanfeng had no words to describe the clothing of these women. Had Qin Hongguan spent all the money on the palace? Why then did these women appear unable to afford proper clothing? All of them were draped in sheer veils, making their skin almost entirely visible.
Even Liu Guanfeng, known for his strict military discipline, could not resist such temptation. Every soldier's eyes widened as they gazed at the beautiful women before them, and occasionally, one could hear the sound of drool hitting the ground.
Even Shangguan Junhong, a prince who oversaw these beauties, showed signs of losing composure. Especially the woman in the center stood out for her striking beauty and graceful demeanor; her skin and movements displayed an extraordinary allure. Although she was among a group of young and beautiful women, she still gave off an air of being exceptional.
Liu Guanfeng recognized this woman; she was Consort Rou, appointed by Qin Hongguan. At that moment, Consort Rou stepped away from the crowd and approached Shangguan Junhong directly. Despite being one of the four leading ladies, her keen insight allowed her to notice Shangguan Junhong's unique status immediately.
Consort Rou looked at Shangguan Junhong and gracefully bowed, saying, "This humble girl, Xiangrou, greets you, my lords." Her voice evoked a sense of elegance and allure, further enhanced by her revealing attire. This instantly left Shangguan Junhong momentarily dazed.
Fortunately, Shangguan Jinglei and Song Hero were older and shared a passion for martial arts, giving them a formidable immunity to feminine charms. Liu Guanfeng had also been through many encounters with AV stars, so his immunity to Consort Rou was certainly not inferior to that of the two elders.
After her greeting, Consort Rou stood before Shangguan Junhong, who found himself unable to respond as his eyes roamed over her figure. It was only when Liu Guanfeng cleared his throat that he snapped back to reality.
Shangguan Junhong quickly coughed twice to mask his embarrassment and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Replying to your lordship, this humble girl has no choice. We were all captured by the traitor Qin Hongguan. How could we little girls resist such ferocious traitors?"
As she spoke, Consort Rou began to softly sob. Her tears evoked sympathy from those around her. Shangguan Junhong felt flustered upon seeing her cry; unsure whether to comfort her or not, he cast a pleading glance at Liu Guanfeng, who remained composed amidst the chaos.
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