Zuo Ci prepared quickly, and after more than ten minutes, he handed over a thin, slightly twisted wooden stick that looked extremely ordinary to Colonel Zuo's hand: "This is the fibrous root of the tree, please General Zuo grasp the root of this plant with his hand, and then transport the internal qi into his palm."

The root is brown and inconspicuous, and it doesn't look anything special. Colonel Zuo held it in his hand and looked it up and down: "Is this thing really so magical, it can actually absorb internal qi?" ”

Zuo Ci nodded: "Well, although it is not outstanding, it is very precious...... If it absorbs enough internal qi, its color will turn black. ”

Zuo Xiao increased his strength, held the root of the unknown plant tightly with his hand, and then looked at Zuo Ci with some hesitation: "I'll transport the internal qi, it's okay?" ”

Zuo Ci nodded again: "The general needs to hold his breath and concentrate." When the general transports the internal qi to this object, this object can also help the general absorb it. ”

Colonel Zuo's gaze moved to the root of the whisker again, and he took a deep breath, looking nervous. Ling Yan saw that there were a few more beads of sweat on Colonel Zuo's forehead.

A muffled snort came from Colonel Zuo's throat. I saw him frowning, his expression serious, and his eyes were firmly fixed on the fibrous roots in his hands.

Ling Yan could see that Colonel Zuo was really starting to use his internal qi.

After a while, I saw Zuo Colonel holding the hand of the fibrous root, and the blue inner qi light gradually appeared.

As soon as the blue light appeared, Ling Yan couldn't help but be startled: this Zuo School's internal qi strength was indeed quite remarkable!

It's no wonder that Ling Yan was taken aback, the internal qi mass in Zuo Xiao's hand strengthened very quickly, although the light mass was not particularly large, but the light emitted was extremely bright and dazzling - although Ling Yan didn't know much about the characteristics of internal qi, but with common sense, he could also know how bright and dark the light emitted by internal qi was, and he could roughly see how strong a person's internal qi was. Judging from the speed and strength of Zuo Xiao's internal qi alone, he can definitely be regarded as having deep internal qi.

Ling Yan covered his eyes with his hands, and the dazzling light would pass through his fingers and shoot into his eyes, Ling Yan seemed to feel some pain in his eyes.

However, soon, Ling Yan felt that the light didn't seem to be so strong, so he slowly removed his hand and opened his eyes.

The scene in front of him really surprised Ling Yan: the inner qi mass in Colonel Zuo's hand was gradually absorbed by the whisker root, so the light of the internal qi mass became smaller and smaller; However, at the same time, Zuo Xiao transported out the internal qi, so the light of the internal qi mass increased again after it became smaller, but soon the internal qi was absorbed by the fibrous roots, and the light weakened again...... In this way, the internal qi mass in Colonel Zuo's hand flickered and darkened, which was extremely strange, as if he was holding a ball of green flame in his hand.

Ling Yan looked at Colonel Zuo's face again, only to see Colonel Zuo's eyes wide open, his eyes full of shock, and a trace of horror and nervousness. Fine beads of sweat were already oozing from his gray face, and the muscles on his cheeks twitched from time to time. His other hand, gripping the corner of the table tightly, his fingers turned white.

After two minutes like this, the inner qi light in Zuo Xiao's hand finally gradually disappeared, and the color of the fibrous root had also turned black.

Zuo Colonel stared at the fibrous root in front of him, and suddenly nervously let go of his hand, and his body fell back sharply, almost falling to the ground.

"General Zuo!" Ling Yan hurriedly reached out to pull Colonel Zuo.

Colonel Zuo sat down again, but ignored Ling Yan, just panting, staring at his own hand with some horror and disbelief: "My ...... Internal ...... All ...... It's gone? ”

Zuo Ci carefully picked up the fibrous root that had fallen on the table, looked at it carefully for a moment, and then said to Ling Yan with a smile: "General Yan, this internal qi is enough, and General Yu's life can be saved!" After speaking, he looked at Colonel Zuo again, "General Zuo, after this thing has absorbed enough internal qi, it will no longer absorb it." I don't know if there is still internal qi in the general's body now, but the color of the internal qi has disappeared just now, not because there is no internal qi in the general's body, but because the internal qi required by this fibrous root has been obtained, so it is no longer absorbed. ”

Ling Yan was very happy, and hurriedly said to Zuo Ci: "National Teacher, then please go and heal General Yu immediately!" ”

Zuo Ci promised: "Okay, I'll go to refine the medicine here, and then heal General Yu's injuries." After speaking, he looked at Colonel Zuo again, "General Zuo, I wonder if there is a place for refining medicine in your mansion?" ”

Zuo Xiao was panting and frightened, but when he heard Zuo Ci's explanation just now, his originally pale face finally gradually regained some blood and slowly calmed down. Hearing Zuo Ci's question, he waved his hand weakly: "The national teacher just needs to do it, there are many houses in the house, and the national teacher can refine medicine wherever he wants." ”

Zuo Ci nodded, held the beard root, and retired.

When Ling Yan saw Zuo Ci leaving, he hurriedly asked Colonel Zuo, "General Zuo, how do you feel now?" ”

Colonel Zuo didn't seem to hear Ling Yan's words, but frowned, staring at his outstretched palm.

Ling Yan also looked towards the palm, and after a while, he saw a faint blue light appearing in the palm—this light was faintly visible, extremely faint, not as dazzling as before, and now it felt like it couldn't even be soft.

After Colonel Zuo saw the internal qi in his palm, his face turned pale again, he slowly held his palm, then wiped the sweat on his head, and said to Ling Yan with some frustration: "General Yan, my internal qi has been exhausted now, and the general is going to kill me, and I have nothing to do......"

Ling Yan hurriedly said: "General Zuo, what are you talking about!" My words must count, and the general is completely relieved, I am not the kind of person who crosses the river and demolishes the bridge. ”

Colonel Zuo's smile was a little ugly: "Thank you, General Yan...... I'm weak now, and I want to rest for a while, so the general will take care of himself......"

Ling Yan hurriedly said, "Okay, General Zuo, please go and rest." ”

Colonel Zuo nodded, got up and left.

Ling Yan was very excited at this time: several important matters have been solved, and I have been given such a fierce general as Colonel Zuo, God really helps me!

After being happy, Ling Yan wandered around the general's mansion, looked everywhere, and then asked a slave, found a room that was not too small, and stayed in it to rest.

A short time later, there was a knock on the door.

Ling Yan responded, and saw Liu Hui walk in with wine and food: "General Yan, the meal is ready, please general." ”

Ling Yan smelled the aroma of the vegetables, and couldn't help but praise Liu Hui: "You made the dishes, right?" It smells so good! ”

Liu Hui put the food on the table and said humbly: "The craftsmanship is superficial, please bear with the general." ”

Ling Yan smiled, and then asked, "By the way, did you send it to General You?" ”

Liu Hui replied: "All the generals have sent it." ”

Ling Yan nodded and smiled, "Well, good...... Liu Hui, you also sit down, let's eat together. ”

Liu Hui hurriedly said: "How can this work?" These are specially prepared for generals, and they really dare not be used in the next place. ”

Ling Yan smiled and waved his hand: "If you dare or not, I just agree." Come on, eat, it's okay. ”

Liu Hui hurriedly said: "It's better for the general to eat...... Under the ...... Eaten. ”

Ling Yan looked at Liu Hui's frightened appearance, and only felt a little funny: he didn't look bold, if it weren't for the fact in front of him, who could believe that he had helped him do an extremely dangerous thing!

"Alas, you don't have to be so nervous, I don't eat people." Ling Yan smiled a little helplessly and sat down at the table, "I also had dinner with your father, your father is not like you, we are very happy to eat...... By the way, his old man's alcohol consumption is really good, hehe......"

Liu Hui arched his hand and said: "General Yan, thank you for taking care of my father, the general's kindness......"

Ling Yan hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop Liu Hui's words: "Hey, don't thank me, you have also done me a great favor, and you are the ones who really want to thank you...... By the way, when I have time, I will thank your father! ”

Liu Hui said: "As long as the general orders, I can invite my father to come at any time......"

"Well," Ling Yan nodded, "It's too late today, tomorrow, I'll treat you to another meal." ”

Liu Hui said gratefully: "Thank you for General Yan's kindness on behalf of my father......" After speaking, his expression became a little flustered, as if he was worried about something, "It's just a military order set by General Zuo, I am not allowed to leave without permission, and I must not meet my father from time to time, otherwise, I will be subject to the ...... of military law."

Ling Yan grinned: "Now, Juye City is already mine, I have the final say, I want you to see your father, you can go to see it, you don't have to listen to other people's orders...... I decree now that you may leave at any time and go home, and that no one shall hinder you. ”

Liu Hui's eyes widened, as if he didn't say what Ling Yan said: "General...... Don't tease under ......"

Ling Yan smiled: "I'm not joking, what I said is true. Don't worry, no one will dare to stop you in the future. If anyone hurts you or your father, tell me. ”

Liu Hui looked at Ling Yan stunned for a while, and then as if he had reacted, he knelt on the ground and thanked him again and again: "Thank you, General Yan!" Thank you, General Yan! ”

Ling Yan hurriedly said, "Hurry up!" Let's eat together. ”

Liu Hui stood up, looking very embarrassed: "This ......"

Ling Yan beckoned: "It's okay...... Just let me command you...... You can't disobey, can you? After speaking, Ling Yan laughed.

"Yes......" Liu Hui couldn't afford to make such a joke, so he smiled awkwardly, and then was forced to sit opposite Ling Yan.

Ling Yan sandwiched a large piece of meat for Liu Hui and said with a smile: "I ordered you to eat this piece of meat." ”

Liu Hui was very restrained, agreed, and picked up the meat and ate it.

Ling Yan smiled with satisfaction and ate it himself—not to mention, Liu Hui's cooking skills are really good.

During the meal, Ling Yan was chatting with Liu Hui.

After Liu Hui gradually relaxed, Ling Yan said: "Liu Hui, this time I was able to break through Juye City, it all depends on your father and son, you have helped me a lot, I will definitely repay you...... But I can't think of how to repay you, so why don't you say what you want, as long as I can do it, I will help you achieve it. ”

Liu Hui hurriedly put down his chopsticks and arched his hand: "General Yan has promised me to see my father, this is already a favor......

Ling Yan waved his hand indifferently: "This can't be counted, this is what I promised just now, now you want to be individual." ”

Liu Hui said gratefully: "General Yan has been so good to us, how dare I mention anything again?" If I can go home to see my father and live in peace, I will be content. ”

Ling Yan saw that Liu Hui had always "not been on the road", although he was helpless, but there was no way, after thinking about it, he said, "That's it...... You live here in peace now, and when I come back from the crusade against the thieves, I will come back to pick you up and your father, and we will go back to the Great Victory City together. ”

"Great Victory City?" Liu Hui was stunned.

Ling Yan smiled: "That's my place, and it's much more prosperous and safer than here." ”

Liu Hui probably didn't expect him to get this kind of treatment, and he was so excited that he almost cried: "General Yan is so kind to us, I ...... Never forget! ”

Ling Yan pouted mischievously - he was used to hearing this kind of talk, and he didn't feel uncomfortable.

Liu Hui hurriedly said: "General Yan, if you don't think I'm dragging the general, I'm willing to march with the general!" ”

Ling Yan thought for a while, shook his head and said, "No, you better stay here and accompany your father first...... After that, I don't know what enemies I will encounter, which is very dangerous...... It's always a lot safer in this city. ”

Liu Hui hurriedly said: "General Yan, I'm not the one who is afraid of death!" The general marches all the way, and he definitely needs someone to make food, and I may not be able to help with other helps, but I can make a fire and make food, and I can ......"

Ling Yan smiled: "I'm not saying that you're afraid of death, it's just that I don't want you to take risks, if there is really any accident, what should your father do?" However, I understand your wishes, and if you want to do something for me, then just cook some more delicious food while I'm still here, hehe......"

Seeing that Ling Yan refused to let him accompany him in the crusade, Liu Hui nodded heavily: "That's good!" The general will stay here for a few more days, and I will cook some good dishes for the general. ”

"Good!" Ling Yan was very happy and raised the wine bowl, "This bowl of wine should be regarded as my thank you for your hospitality, I will do it first as a respect!" After speaking, he raised his head and drank all the wine.

After Ling Yan crossed here, he didn't learn anything else, but the amount of alcohol increased day by day, and he also became very bold.

Liu Hui also hurriedly picked up the bowl and drank it all.

After that, they chatted for a while, and just as Ling Yan was in high spirits, a soldier came in and said, "Your general is asking to see you outside the tent." ”

Ling Yan nodded. After a while, You Heng came in.

Ling Yan stood up and smiled at You Heng: "Brother You, you came just in time, I'm having dinner with Liu Hui, come, let's eat together." ”

You Heng looked at Liu Hui, and a hint of indifference appeared in his eyes.

Although Liu Hui was only a civilian, he was not stupid, he probably saw what You Heng meant, and hurriedly stood up and said to Ling Yan: "General Yan, since you have something to discuss, then...... I stepped back. ”

Ling Yan didn't plan to let Liu Hui leave, even if You Heng had something to discuss with him, he didn't care if Liu Hui heard it - Liu Hui was just a civilian after all, not to mention that Ling Yan had a good impression of him. However, seeing that You Heng's meaning was no more obvious, Ling Yan also followed: "Okay, then you go and get busy first, and when I have time tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I will invite you and your father again." ”

Liu Hui agreed, said goodbye and left.

When Liu Hui came out of the tent, You Heng came over and sat down, looking at the food on the table: "Brother Xian, this meal is all made by Liu Hui?" ”

Ling Yan thought that You Heng was suspecting something, so he said with some puzzlement: "Yes, what's wrong?" This meal...... Any questions? ”

You Heng shook his head: "The food is nothing, but I just think that the virtuous brother is too indulgent." ”

Ling Yan was stunned: "Brother You, what are you talking about...... What is the meaning? ”

You Heng looked at Ling Yan: "Brother Xian, although Liu Hui is meritorious, after all, he still has to abide by the position of dignity and humility, and let a commoner sit on an equal footing with a virtuous brother, for a long time, it will damage the majesty of the virtuous brother." ”

Only then did Ling Yan understand what You Heng meant, he sat down and smiled: "Brother You, then Liu Hui and his father have really helped us a lot this time, otherwise this Juye City may not be able to get hold of it until now." Although he is a civilian, he should be rewarded for his merits...... Let him have a meal with me, it's nothing, don't worry, big brother, I'm measured. ”

You Heng looked at Ling Yan for a long time, but sighed.

Ling Yan felt the meaning of You Heng's sigh: It was obvious that You Heng was "proportionate" to himself, and he felt very "disproportionate".

"Brother You, do you have anything else to tell me?" Ling Yan asked tentatively, he knew that You Heng shouldn't just sigh for Liu Hui.

You Heng pondered for a moment, then asked, "Brother Xian...... The thief promised to heal General Yu's wounds? ”

Ling Yan said happily: "Yes! And he has already given his inner qi. ”

You Heng asked again: "The thief has no internal qi in his body at this time?" ”

Ling Yan said: "There should be some of them, I have seen him emit internal qi, and the light is very faint." ”

You Heng frowned slightly: "Brother Xian, how do you know that the thief general is not a show?" ”

Ling Yan smiled: "Brother You, you are too worried. I was right next to him when Colonel Zuo transmitted the internal qi to the fibrous roots, and I could see the process clearly. The national teacher told me that the root that absorbs internal qi must obtain a large amount of internal qi in order to change color. After Zuo Xiao's internal qi came out, the root of the beard really turned black. No matter how strong Zuo Xiao's internal qi is, after consuming so much internal qi, there shouldn't be much left. ”

You Heng thought for a moment, and then whispered to Ling Yan: "Brother Xian, if this is the case, then this is the best time to kill the thief general of Zuo Xiao. ”

Ling Yan was slightly stunned: "Brother You, Colonel Zuo gave up his internal qi to help me save General Yu, if I take advantage of the fire to rob at this time, it seems to be ...... It's not like a gentleman's doing......"

You Heng smiled a little indifferently: "Brother Xian, have you forgotten how he treated you and our army before?" On several occasions that day, our army was almost wiped out, and even the lives of the two of us could not be saved! ”