Feng Yu Jiu Tian Volume 15 Chapter 2.5

Hi guys!! Sorry for the few updates..sighh..this chapter quite hard for me to understand some of the paragraph and i can't ask my darling husband since he's limited to modern huayu/mandarin. Anyway here your dose of the day and just one more chapter before we finished the whole chapter 2 of volume 15. And thanks for all your supporting comments. It really means a lot cause I love this novel as well and that's why i took the pain to translate it even when it's far from perfect. As usual thank to our editor Minak Amie. Thank you for your hard work!

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Aaaiiish.... this is too much. I don’t want to think anymore.

The most important thing right now is to make the enemy feel shocked and at awe. But instead, the enemy is the one who has been surprising us constantly. Now is the time to figure out how to turn things around and give them a taste of their own medicine.

What kinds of methods did Rong Tian teach me that could help? En…it should be something like when two armies go against each other, if one army’s military strength is lacking, then they have to sustain the momentum by maintaining an imposing manner. War does not only consist of physical battles; it also involves the strengths and talents of the leaders. The confrontation between two enemy generals is extremely important. History proves that the general of an army with weak military strength utilizes his outstanding eloquence to make the other side consider the consequences of waging a battle. Depending on the hypothetical aftermath, there is a chance they can come out safe and sound. There are quite a few examples of such a thing happening.

At the time when Rong Tian was teaching him on such strategies, Feng Ming had felt like he was being buried in a big pile of information. Just listening had already made him confused and disoriented. In a stupidly adorable way, he had asked, “So, if we cannot beat them, then scare them until they become scared and run away on their own?”

Amused by Feng Ming’s question, poor Rong Tian could only nod and say “Yes,” as he tossed the war discussion aside and wrapped his dim-witted student in an embrace. He promptly took him to bed and thoroughly conducted a course on physical education.

Recalling that scene made Feng Ming blush, but now was not the time to think about such things. He had to focus on remembering what Rong Tian had taught him about “If you can’t beat them, then frighten them until they run.”

When it comes to striking fear in people, Feng Ming certainly had no ability to speak of in regards to the matter.

“I am from the vast and majestic Kingdom of Xi Lei that can boast about its considerable military strength. Our countries have never had any animosity between one another. Even though, currently, we are suffering from some small internal disputes, and Rong Tian has temporarily decided not to return to the kingdom, Dong Fan’s king has already pledged his allegiance to him. Taking back Xi Lei in a short period is not difficult for him. 

As for the Xiao Family, we have numerous experts located throughout each kingdom. The matter of tonight also involves the Kingdom of Tong’s royalty. You have managed to offend so many big figures, are you not afraid of the consequences, Prince?”

Feng Ming coldly hmphed after saying all that.

“Without proper reason, you have destroyed our Xiao Family’s fleets and assaulted Tong Kingdom’s royal ship. Please, Your Highness, will you provide us with an explanation for your actions? Otherwise, even if we all die tonight in battle, rumours will still be spread, and eventually the day will come when someone will take revenge for me and annihilate Dan Lin’s royal family.”

He Di looked at Feng Ming’s serious expression, while internally, he was secretly laughing.

Beautiful and handsome, with a pure disposition, despite his hands and body covered entirely in blood. He didn’t know why, but this Duke Ming simply did not give the impression of being a ruthless person.

He Di’s natural disposition is that of a callous man. When it comes to fighting, he is merciless and extremely good at observing an enemy’s facial expression. Duke Ming’s eyes showed no confusion, instead they had a brilliant shine, like water rippling or a flawless crystal. In addition, there was a trace of bewilderment and indignation as he spoke. Only one word could describe him, fascinating!

In response to Feng Ming’s righteous speech and interrogation, He Di put on an elaborate act. “Duke Ming has truly accused me unjustly. Dan Lin is a mere, tiny island. How could we ever dare to openly assault Xi Lei, Tong, and the Xiao Family at the same time? Tonight’s events were me showing my good intentions.”

“Good intentions?”

On board the Xiao Family ship, everyone’s eyes stared daggers at him.

Stop screwing around!

“You call this good intentions?”

He Di’s lips curved up and he boasted with no shame. “Xiao Family’s young lord has a great ambition to clear a path through Dan Lin’s pirates in order to open a route that connects all 11 kingdoms and also to gain access to our luminous sand. Hearing the news, this prince felt so elated. The pirates are a problem that has caused our royal family constant headaches. Our luminous sand lies around everywhere in Dan Lin, but we have been unable to transport it outside. This is something of great regret for us.”

Even Feng Ming couldn’t believe that such an aggressive assault could be considered good intentions, but hearing He Di’s words, he couldn’t help but find them somehow reasonable.

If Zi Yan were here, no doubt he would be able to immediately expose He Di’s tricks. Dan Lin’s royalty obviously colluded with the pirates in order to increase the value of their sand. At the same, they could form a network to safeguard the straits of Dan Lin.

“I secretly guessed that since the Xiao Family’s young lord has the courage to challenge the pirates, they must be confident in their ability to defeat them. The Xiao Family’s battle capabilities are so famous; it only makes sense that they would be prepared and practice fighting in a naval battle. Duke Ming, please forgive He Di for behaving a tad bit arrogant...”

He Di’s frank and unpretentious words made others feel a sense of admiration towards him. However, his smile hinted at his merciless and arrogant nature.

“When it comes to fighting pirates, I myself have a bit of experience. Your strategies may be a bit lacking and fighting according to the Art of War is also no good. The act of battle just now was simply me wanting to initiate a friendly practice so the effect can be optimum. When I heard that Duke Ming’s fleet would be arriving, I specially chose to come here to give Duke Ming a drill in naval battles.”

A drill?

Everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

If he wasn’t worried about his image in front of the others, Feng Ming would definitely have had his jaw drop in utter disbelief.

Who the hell are you trying to deceive with that excuse!?

He Di continued on, “That is why, according to my command, all the soldiers used short arrowheads to prevent damage to any internal organs and any deaths. However, it is important that the drill looks like a true naval battle, so I commanded my soldiers to send the arrows a little higher. Doing so would cause minor injuries that lower your fighting capacity, but would not take any lives.”

He Di’s tone suddenly shifted to one of bitterness as he said,“Unfortunately, Duke Ming couldn’t comprehend my intentions as kindness. I waited for you to show mercy, but instead you and your men wiped out the lives of men on two of my ships.”

Ever since Feng Ming’s soul descended to this era, because of his high status, he had constantly travelled all over the land. He had met his fair share of eccentric personalities, but this was the first time he had come across someone so brazen and shameless. His argument was not only irrational, but he even had the nerve to express displeasure.

He was at a loss for words and could only stare dumbfoundedly at the unreasonable man.

How did they, as the victims of a sneak attack, become the ones in the wrong?

“How ridiculous!” Rong Hu exclaimed, “A sneak attack is a sneak attack. Where in the world would such a thing be considered a practice drill? Without any warning, you ambushed us in the middle of the night. You obviously looked down on us, and now you’re standing here talking nonsense.”

His words completely hit the nail that even Luo Yun could not help but applaud him internally.

Chapter end