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Upon receiving news of the hostage exchange from outside the city, Luzi no longer hesitated and decided to agree to Noon’s proposal for the exchange at the pavilion located a mile outside the city. The choice of this location was primarily due to safety concerns for both parties involved in the exchange. An agreement is an agreement; what has been promised will not change. Even opposing sides would not rashly tear up an agreement and risk being looked down upon.
The agreed-upon exchange site was chosen because it was a large open area. Both sides would exercise restraint during this period until new hostilities began. If the location were inappropriate, there was a risk of third-party interference, which could complicate matters. It is not that there are no good deeds, but rather that there are those who thrive on chaos. Choosing a well-visible open space alleviated concerns about anyone disrupting the hostage exchange process.
Since this was a hostage exchange rather than a battle, both sides agreed to limit the number of participants. Each side could send a maximum of twenty people, and it was required that they maintain a safe distance of two hundred meters from the wooden pavilion. This meant that any armed personnel reaching this boundary were prohibited from carrying long-range weapons like bows and crossbows. Defensive weapons were allowed, but only personal swords.
It was heard that the key figure, Doctor Dong, would soon be exchanged back, prompting Kuto and Fan Chenglong to approach Luzi and request to accompany the team outside the city. They expressed that as long as they could bring back the general, they would not hesitate to take his place.
Luzi had already determined the number of people for this mission, and Fan Chenglong was not included in that count. Thus, he stated that their current task was to defend the city, and Lord Fan’s responsibility was to ensure the safety of the supplies within. Accompanying them outside the city would clearly be a dereliction of duty. Therefore, it could not be agreed upon!
Fan Chenglong's desire to accompany them outside stemmed from his lack of trust in Luzi and his companions. Although these young individuals appeared stable, one could never know if they would remain so in critical moments. Often, turning points in situations arise from such uncertainties; maintaining composure can even completely reverse unfavorable circumstances.
Luzi understood Kuto's narrow-mindedness well and thus firmly disagreed with Fan Chenglong's proposal to leave the city. After rejecting his suggestion, he assured him that General Dong would return safely. What Lord Fan needed to do now was to organize personnel promptly to deliver weapons, ammunition, and food to various departments.
“Lord Fan! It will take at least two more hours until evening; whether Wild King City can hold out depends on these two hours!”
This was likely true! Fan Chenglong then ceased his insistence; just as he was about to turn away, he returned and knelt before Luzi, hoping that Luzi would do everything possible to ensure the general's safety.
What could be done about this!? Luzi stepped aside slightly so that no one was facing Kuto as he knelt. He bent down to help Fan Chenglong up and said, “My lord, you are making me feel unworthy! I promise you I will safely bring General Dong back to the city.”
After sending off Kuto, who had come seeking orders, Luzi calculated the time. It was nearly time, so he called for Li Xin to take Jin Bi out of the city. Since Sun Thirteen was covering for the Grand Commander’s breakout, Li Xin was responsible for driving the carriage.
Seeing only three people sharing one carriage as they left the city, Jin Bi secretly admired how bold these two were. In a world where personal interests reign supreme, it seemed that only within the military were there still individuals willing to believe in promises at this moment. Looking back at Wild King City’s gates, he sighed, “General Lu truly possesses great skill and courage; he dares to go outside with just one attendant for a hostage exchange. In these times of broken rites and music gone awry, it seems only a few still adhere to traditional propriety.”
Luzi smiled lightly. "General Jin might be overthinking! I prefer to believe that there are still more good people in this world! The reason promises seem pale and powerless is that those who dare to keep their word often have no chance to enter our circle. I still stand by my words; it is precisely because they are rare that we should persist. One day in the future, when the world is at peace and people seek propriety, those who continue to hold on, even if they are just a spark, will surely become a raging fire."
Upon hearing this, Jin Bi couldn't help but laugh heartily. "General Lu's theory is indeed refreshing; this is the first time I've heard such a perspective! It sounds quite promising!"
Luzi nodded with a smile. "As long as there is hope, it's better than being a self-destructive shell of a person!"
The two sat in the carriage, chatting and laughing, feeling quite pleased. Li Xin noticed a group of people appearing in the distance and realized that the other party had arrived at the rendezvous point ahead of time. He urged the horses to speed up, hoping to reach them as quickly as possible.
"There are fifteen people on their side!"
Hearing the report on numbers, Lu Zichao looked over from a nearby wooden pavilion. Indeed, there was a group waiting there, ready to release Jin Bi. "In front of so many people, having the General tied up like this would affect his image. I'll untie you now; I hope we can all return safely."
Jin Bi glanced at the dozen figures in the pavilion and then gratefully nodded at Luzi. "We'll part ways here. General Lu and General Li must ensure their safety. If there's another opportunity in this life, I believe we will meet again."
Lu Zigang wanted to say a few polite words but suddenly spotted a familiar figure among the crowd in the pavilion. Wei Wujie! What is he doing here!?
The driver, Li Xin, also recognized him immediately and turned back to say, "That kid is right across from us; I'm afraid none of us, including Jin Bi, will see tonight's stars."
Although Luzi didn't understand why Li Xin always looked down on Wei Wujie, it wasn't the right time to discuss that issue. If it came down to deep-seated grudges, he would certainly feel the most anger when facing his own enemies.
"General Li! I hope you understand our current situation! Set aside personal grudges and complete the mission of exchanging hostages!"
Li Xin clearly understood the weight of those words and quickly indicated that he was aware. It's just Wei Wujie! If necessary, they could deal with him later. Since they had already waited this long, it wouldn't matter if they waited a little longer.
It truly is a case of searching high and low, only to find it effortlessly! Wei Wujie, waiting in the ranks, clearly noticed the situation across from him and immediately recognized Luzi, dressed in the armor of the Qin Army. As he reached out to touch the specially crafted divine bow, he suddenly remembered that he had been instructed to stay two hundred meters back. While lamenting this missed opportunity, he realized that only two people had arrived.
The carriage stopped twenty meters away from the wooden pavilion. Luzi jumped off and stood in place. Spotting Dong Qing mixed in with the crowd, he finally felt relieved. "Listen well over there! A gentleman's agreement is a gentleman's agreement! If you rely on numbers to bully those who are fewer, that is not the act of a true man!"
Wei Wujie suppressed the urge to rush in and fight, responding loudly, "Luzi! Untrustworthy Scoundrel! Didn't you say you had nothing to do with the Qin State!? How do you explain this armor now!?"
Luzi looked at the armor he was wearing and laughed, "I am merely following my personal preferences! What’s so surprising about that!"
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