Hearing these icy words from Qinyijie Guizhang, the monkey carefully considered his situation before obediently returning with a large package at his feet. A horse was tied on a nearby tree.
Qinyijie Guizhang wiped away the blood tears and asked, "How long have I slept?"
The monkey avoided looking into Qinyijie Guizhang’s eyes and pointed to three fingers, indicating that it had been three days.
He didn’t like this job; he never did. He understood just how powerful this guy who treated pigs as balls was. Being with him was too dangerous. This task ended up on his head because he accepted a bribe from Long Tiejiao. He vowed to never accept bribes again.
Qinyijie Guizhang closed his eyes in pain but opened his hands, saying, "Bring me some wine!"
The monkey obediently opened a wine jar and handed it over. Qinyijie Guizhang drank the entire jar of wine, thumping on the jar and asked the monkey, "Why didn’t you poison this time?"
The monkey replied, "Our master said that three days are enough for your sleep. These days, you were too tired. A good rest is beneficial to your body; otherwise, it might harm your essence."
"Has my tribe been wiped out? Who did it?"
"The Western Xia people. Our master spared your lives. But Li Chang of the far outpost captured the six tribes and set a trap on the desert plains. Still, thousands escaped," the monkey suggested using Li Chang as an excuse.
Qinyijie Guizhang didn’t react violently as expected. Instead, he ordered another jar of wine to drink while listening to the monkey say, "Your master is someone with extremely strong control desires; nothing could happen without his control in his army. In times of war, one must do everything possible. I don't blame him; if Qinyijie Guizhang had the power to wipe out Song troops, he wouldn't have spared any. Of course, I would give him three chances before killing him.
This man who looks like a woman is the ultimate victor. If you see him, congratulate him on his victory. He fought exceptionally well; he was ruthless and decisive, with perfect control over hearts. Qinyijie Guizhang doesn't deserve to lose!"
The monkey, seeing praise for his master, grinned and brought half a roasted sheep. Proudly, he said, "Our master is a renowned general who has won every battle. Victory is not something special."
Qinyijie Guizhang tore off a piece of meat and ate it, saying, "With such friends, I have nothing to say. But why should a lion learn to be a rat? Hahaha, I have an alliance with Dongzhuan; we agreed to live or die together. How can I just leave?
Monkey, tell your master that before turning me into wax, prepare well and use the best craftsman. I heard such wax figures can last for many years, so my standing time will be longer."
The monkey was confused. "Why would you become a wax figure? Young Master Li Chang hasn't the guts to harm you!"
Qinyijie Guizhang smiled and said, "You don’t understand. For some people, living is more painful than dying. Don't waste your master’s efforts on me; I won't go back to Qingtang because it's already a dead place. I won't go to Lhasa either; there are only foxes there who would mock me. And going to Song? I fear becoming a ruffian. Kowtowing to Wuzang E'peng in Western Xia? What an idea! As for your master’s Yellow Turban Huihe, forget it. The Qingtang people have already died enough to fulfill his ambitions; I won't drag the Yellow Turban Huihe into this. I know your master's next target is Western Xia. For Yellow Turban Huihe to survive safely, they must stay far from him; he’s poisonous and should be avoided." r1152