Chapter 632: Chapter 183: Door-to-Door Delivery
Ning Zhuo and Liu Er’s bout of drinking did not last long.
Because Liu Er was rushing off to train the soldiers of the Three Generals Camp.
Before he left, he patted Ning Zhuo on the shoulder: “Although I’d really like to persuade you, the Military Advisor, to take special care of the Three Generals Camp—”
“But when I think about it carefully, I don’t have the qualification to persuade you in such a manner.”
“Our ability to reach this point today all relies on the Military Advisor.”
“Since Shuangjing has no sincerity, then I accept the proposal you made earlier!”
“I just hope that in the future, we too could smoothly withdraw from the Red Flower Camp.”
To join, they needed Mu Lan’s consent.
Similarly, if the Three Generals Camp wanted to break away from the Red Flower Camp and establish itself independently, they also needed Mu Lan’s consent and had to report to the Court, going through a series of procedures before they could succeed.
Ning Zhuo nodded: “I will handle this matter. I will seek out General Mu Lan to discuss it, and we can sign a contract.”
Liu Er laughed heartily: “There’s no need for a contract. I trust you, Military Advisor.”
After saying this, he flew away from the place.
Ning Zhuo watched Liu Er’s figure until he disappeared among the mountains before retracting his gaze.
“Liu Er is really an interesting man,” he communicated through his Divine Sense, sending out a sigh to Sun Lingtong.
Sun Lingtong was lying within the Ten-Thousand-Li Travelling Dragon and had overheard all of this. He lay back in his seat, using his hand as a pillow: “Liu Er indeed has his own way.”
“He speaks movingly, but be careful, Little Zhuo.”
“It’s better to reserve doubts before confirming what he says.”
Sun Lingtong added, “His reaction in Shuangjing’s tent is also worth scrutinizing.”
“I remember you telling me before that you suspect—Liu Er has means of investigation, and he knows the Three Generals Camp like the back of his hand.”
“Could it be possible, that when Liu Er was facing Shuangjing just now, he had already probed and found us inside the inner chamber?”
Ning Zhuo nodded: “Boss, I’ve thought about all you’ve said.”
“I was just feeling emotional.”
“Indeed, I am skeptical, but deep down in my heart, I want to believe that his words are true!”
Sun Lingtong was puzzled: “Ah, why is that?”
Ning Zhuo’s eyes sparkled, exuding a touch of excitement as he said, “Since traveling from Fire Persimmon Immortal City up till now, it’s the first time I’ve met someone like him.”
“He has his own ambitions!”
Sun Lingtong remarked, “Desiring to create a paradise free from ostracization? That’s indeed a great aspiration, but perhaps it’s but a castle in the sky?”
“Such a goal is indeed too grand; although he possesses Golden Core Cultivation, it’s far from sufficient to realize it.”
“Even with the assistance of Guan Hong and Zhang Hei, it’s the same.”
Ning Zhuo nodded: “That’s why I say, he’s truly fascinating.”
“His aspiration is so lofty, achieving it is extremely difficult!”
“Liu Er’s power is too weak compared to his ambition.”
“But his belief is so firm! I can feel it, he also deeply recognizes the difficulty of fulfilling his ambitions. Yet, he goes ahead without looking back.”
“This kind of determination to march toward a goal, willing to devote everything one has into something, truly incites genuine admiration and yearning.”
Sun Lingtong grew more curious: “In that case, Little Zhuo, aren’t you the same?”
“To revive your mother, you started traveling the world at the Foundation Establishment Level, so recklessly.”
“You’re much younger than Liu Er, so you’re even more remarkable!”
In Sun Lingtong’s heart, how could someone like Liu Er be compared to his own little brother?
But Ning Zhuo shook his head: “It’s not the same, this is different!”
Today’s drinking session had significantly changed Ning Zhuo’s impression of Liu Er.
Initially, Ning Zhuo only wanted to make use of Liu Guanzhang to conveniently infiltrate the Liangzhu Country’s conquest army and reach the frontline, which would facilitate the retrieval of his mother’s mechanical carriage.
Therefore, although Ning Zhuo repeatedly supported Liu Guanzhang with increasingly large contributions, it was all part of his strategy.
To say he truly wanted to support Liu Guanzhang, that sentiment was minimal.
After all, Ning Zhuo’s relationship with Liu Guanzhang was different. The latter three shared a bond of sworn brotherhood, while Ning Zhuo simply took advantage of the situation.
Just as Mu Lan plotted against Ning Zhuo, Ning Zhuo also calculated moves against Liu Guanzhang.
But as they fought side by side over time, the camaraderie between Ning Zhuo and the Three Generals grew deeper.
Even though Liu Er once held a strong distaste for Ning Zhuo, which Ning Zhuo could somewhat sense, Ning Zhuo would naturally not hold such grudges.
The conversation just now allowed Ning Zhuo to feel Liu Er’s sincerity.
Liu Er’s tragic past also engendered a considerable resonance in Ning Zhuo.
Liu Er’s mother sacrificed herself for his sake, a choice not unlike Ning Zhuo’s mother’s.
Ning Zhuo didn’t inquire with Liu Er about why he didn’t attempt to revive his mother.
Because the answer to that question was quite clear—since the sect near the mountain village had set up so much, they obviously wouldn’t allow the soul of the sacrifice to fall into the Netherworld and leave any flaws.
Therefore, Liu Er’s mother had long since dissipated, without the slightest chance for revival.
“Perhaps it’s for this reason that Liu Er developed the ambition to create a new paradise.”
“Such an ambition is in itself a substitute for his inability to save his mother, a rebellion against his own destiny, a dissatisfaction with the world, his unyielding cry and angry roar!”
Ning Zhuo couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Liu Er.
Empathy, sympathy, admiration, interest—these myriad emotions mixed together, causing Ning Zhuo to feel a sudden urge.
He shared his impulse with Sun Lingtong: “Boss, you might not believe this, but compared to Mu Lan, I’m more inclined to support Liu Er.”