Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1724 - 1717: Family Letter Delivered

Chapter 1724: Chapter 1717: Family Letter Delivered

There has always been a debate within the Advance Team about whether or not they should adopt Tang Guo, but regardless of the outcome, since they’ve decided to look after her, the team naturally won’t hesitate.

Whether it was Cheng Ziang who opposed the idea or the rude Hu Daoke, they would try to treat the poor little girl as kindly as possible.

Dongliang Hu’s cavalry gathered in groups, tying their reins together, eating their carried rations around the bonfire. Though some brought food from the village, they couldn’t resist the aroma of the soup from the center, making them swallow with greed.

Cheng Ziang felt helpless with these people. A dozen could be managed, but with over thirty people, giving a portion to each would excessively deplete the Advance Team’s food supplies.

So he could only pretend not to see anything and share the food with his companions.

"Old Cheng," Hu Daoke said, holding a bowl as he squatted next to Cheng Ziang, asking curiously while eating, "What do you think is the relationship between Dongliang Hu and Dongliang Yu?"

"Go ask him yourself, why come to ask me?" Cheng Ziang rolled his eyes and said irritably.

"Come on, you’re our Advance Team’s face, you should ask," Hu Daoke urged.

"Please use your words correctly, what do you mean by face, it’s prestige." Cheng Ziang pointed with a wooden spoon at him.

"Whatever, just go get to know him!" Hu Daoke shamelessly nudged him with an elbow.

"Brother, I’m eating here, if you can’t afford to treat them to a meal, then don’t bother them during a meal," Cheng Ziang said.

"Why do you care so much about those manor soldiers," Hu Daoke said matter-of-factly, "Sometimes I really feel like you’re somewhat bewitched; it’s said that each place raises its own people, we are in Kyushu, Kyushu’s classes naturally exist. What’s your status compared to those soldiers, why bother with them, just talk to their boss directly."

"That makes sense..."

Cheng Ziang nodded, having to admit that Hu Daoke’s words did have some truth.

After contemplating for a while, he pushed his bowl toward Hu Daoke, wiped his mouth sloppily, stood up, and said as he turned back: "I’ll go talk, don’t steal my leftovers."

"Bah, shameless fool, only a ghost would eat your leftovers." Hu Daoke spat, showing no mercy to Cheng Ziang.

Cheng Ziang ignored him and turned to walk straight toward Dongliang Hu.

At that moment, Dongliang Hu was roasting meat with the help of several followers around the bonfire. Hearing movement behind him, he rose and turned around quickly, seeing Cheng Ziang arrive, immediately saluting respectfully, "Greetings, Manor Lord, what can I do for you?"

"No need to be so formal, I just want to chat with you." Cheng Ziang waved his hand, speaking casually.

"What’s there to chat about?" Dongliang Hu asked cautiously.

"Uh..." Cheng Ziang didn’t speak but looked around, implying something.

"Oh," seeing his expression, Dongliang Hu immediately reacted, quickly inviting, "Forgive my rudeness, Manor Lord, please take a seat!"

They dismantled the wooden saddles from the horses and placed them beside the bonfire as temporary seats. Seeing Cheng Ziang approach, several followers quickly gave up their seats.

Cheng Ziang accepted without ceremony, sitting by the bonfire, rejecting the roasted meat handed by the followers, looked at Dongliang Hu, and asked, "Are you from the Dongliang family of Qi State?"

"Indeed, does the Manor Lord have concerns?" Dongliang Hu asked, confused.

"How many Dongliang families are there in Kyushu?" To be safe, Cheng Ziang specifically asked.

"There’s only one Dongliang family, and it’s in Qi State." Dongliang Hu replied.

"I see." Cheng Ziang nodded, relieved.

"Does the Manor Lord..." Dongliang Hu asked cautiously.

"Oh, so, do you know Dongliang Yu?" Cheng Ziang snapped out of his thoughts and asked.

"Dongliang Yu..." Hearing this name, Dongliang Hu was initially stunned, then nodded fervently with some excitement, "Of course, I know him."

"Then he is..." Cheng Ziang tentatively asked.

"He’s my elder brother." Dongliang Hu’s excitement was hard to suppress.

"So you are Dongliang Yu’s younger brother..." Cheng Ziang murmured to himself and nodded.

He examined Dongliang Hu; even though it had been over four months since he’d separated from Dongliang Yu, he still remembered Dongliang Yu’s appearance.

Dongliang Hu and Dongliang Yu indeed have some resemblance. However, although Dongliang Hu is the younger brother, he appears much cruder and older. The thick beard on his face likely led Cheng Ziang to misjudge his actual age.

"Has the Manor Lord met my brother?" Dongliang Hu stared at Cheng Ziang, suppressing his emotions as he asked.

"Oh, we passed by Fengyu a few months ago and had some contact with your brother," Cheng Ziang explained mildly.

"Then he..."

Dongliang Hu eagerly began but seemed to realize something, promptly closing his mouth, appearing conflicted.

"He’s doing very well, after all, he’s the Sect Master of the Wuyun Sect." Cheng Ziang waved his hand, comforting him.

"Yes, before my brother left home, he vowed to make a name for himself outside. It seems he has succeeded." Dongliang Hu nodded with reassurance and said.

"Since you are Dongliang Yu’s younger brother, I suppose there should be no problem now." Cheng Ziang continued.

"What does the Manor Lord mean by this?"

"This," Cheng Ziang said as he took an old envelope from his pocket and handed it to him, "This is a family letter from your brother, specifically entrusted to us to deliver home. Since you, Manor Lord, are his family, I think there should be no issue handing it to you."

"A family letter..." Dongliang Hu showed an expression of disbelief, taking the letter from Cheng Ziang with trembling hands.

"Why so surprised?" Cheng Ziang tilted his head and asked.

"Oh," Dongliang Hu shook his head, tucking it into his pocket and explained, "My brother has been estranged from the family for many years without contact, it is rare to receive a family letter today, so it’s a bit overwhelming."

"His willingness to send a family letter indicates he hasn’t forgotten you." Cheng Ziang said.

"Family affairs must amuse the Manor Lord, I imagine if father and mother knew my brother had sent a letter, they would be very happy. But in any case, I must thank the Manor Lord for your great kindness." Dongliang Hu smiled and said.

"No need for such courtesy, it’s just a slight effort," Cheng Ziang waved his hand as he said, suddenly changing the subject, "Moreover, during our time in Kyushu, we’ve also received much care from your brother."

"Hmm? Has my brother also come to Kyushu?" Dongliang Hu once again became excited.

"Haha..." Cheng Ziang said nothing, smiling beneath his mask.

Hu Daoke’s earlier words also reminded Cheng Ziang that the Advance Team’s consistent stance was to foster good relations with everyone or any force they encountered.

So, since Dongliang Hu and Dongliang Yu were brothers, he naturally thought of the letter. Unexpectedly, this small gesture from before played a subtle role here.

As long as they were in Qi State, they couldn’t escape the Anxiang family’s pursuit. Therefore, it was necessary to build good relations with other forces.

The Dongliang family might not be able to contend with the local power Anxiang family, but having help is always better than being alone.

Hu Daoke watched Cheng Ziang and Dongliang Hu chatting and laughing, feeling a sense of wonder.

When he first met this guy, he was like an ice sculpture; let alone making small talk, just approaching him brought a chill. So even though they were in the same class back then, Hu Daoke never dared to strike up a conversation.

Unexpectedly, with the passage of time, this fellow had become so adept. Clearly an introvert, yet always presented a distant demeanor.

Whenever he thought about how Cheng Ziang had gradually changed from quiet to expressive because of him, Hu Daoke felt a strange sense of accomplishment, as if Cheng Ziang’s transformation was entirely due to him.

Just as he was lost in his fantasies, he suddenly felt a lightness in his hand, looking down to his surprise, discovering that Cheng Ziang’s bowl had disappeared without a trace.

"Eh, damn, where’s that damn thing gone?" Hu Daoke looked around but couldn’t find it anywhere.

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