The Unknown God of War

Chapter 656 A Bunch of Clowns

Just as usual, Chu Tianxiong worked until very late at night in his study. He had just finished vetting a stack of documents half his height.

He gazed at the flickering candlelight in front of him. No one could tell what he was thinking.

Weng Bo gently opened the door and brought him a plate of exquisite-looking tarts and cupcakes. "Lord Chu, are you still thinking about Master Feng?"

Since a few days ago, he had been persuading Chu Tianxiong to visit Chu Feng, at least for the sake of Duo Duo.

He did not expect both father and son to be equally stubborn. What could have been a happy family reunion ended in disappointment.

Chu Tianxiong came to his senses and said, "Weng Bo, is it true that fathers always find it hard to communicate with their sons?"

"There's a saying in my hometown. 'Rivals in the past life, family in this life,'" Weng Bo said. "Master Feng is a reasonable boy. I'm sure you'll eventually get through to him. It's just a matter of time."

Chu Tianxiong did not reply. He ate a few cupcakes and began to read a proposal. NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

He picked up the cup of tea Weng Bo had prepared for him and took a sip without looking. Instead of the usual bitterness, he tasted a light floral sweetness in his mouth and throat. That immediately made him feel relaxed.

"This herbal tea is delicious, Weng Bo. Did you get it from some medicinal expert?" Chu Tianxiong was quite happy. Only a master practitioner could concoct such a recipe.

Weng Bo smiled. "Lord Chu, Master Feng gave the recipe to me. After we left, he sent me a message containing the recipe. He said it's good for relieving stress and keeping your senses sharp."

Chu Tianxiong was surprised. Weng Bo continued, "He said that the recipe was for me because he didn't want me to overwork myself, but I'm sure he meant it for you. I only follow your orders, so I don't have to make any important decisions. He's a stubborn kid, but I'm sure he cares about you."

"Heh, I'm sure he wishes I were dead. On the day of my funeral, he'll be hosting a three-day drinking party," Chu Tianxiong said.

Weng Bo smiled wryly. He knew that Chu Tianxiong was only being stubborn as well.

Suddenly, a soldier stepped hastily into the study. "Lord Chu! We have received an urgent missive from the Xi Ye border command center."

"Bring it to me."

Weng Bo quickly took the letter from the soldier's hands. Chu Tianxiong opened the envelope and immediately frowned.

"Emergency missive from Xi Ye border command center: Xi Xia has repeatedly invaded our borders. In a skirmish yesterday, our forces suffered 17 deaths and 36 injuries. Xi Xia has also announced economic sanctions against Donghua."

"Looks like they really want war," Chu Tianxiong mumbled to himself while tapping the table with his knuckles. "Xi Xia and Donghua had been enemies for centuries. They have been preparing for retaliation since their last defeat. If it were up to them, I'm sure they would want to take over the entire country."

Weng Bo seemed unperturbed. "They're only a bunch of clowns. When Master Feng was in command of Xi Ye, they knew how to stay in their lane. Now that they're itching for a fight, they must be taught a lesson."