With contempt and ridicule for Qi Guanyan, the Blazing Angel quietly returned to Ming Province and circled in the air like a night owl.
But soon, it realized that something was wrong.
— — His beloved wife was kidnapped by thieves. As the Great General of Zhenzhou and the most powerful person in Ming Province, Qi Guanyan should be furious at this moment.
He should be rushing back home, scolding and even severely punishing the servants and guards who neglected their duties. He should be interrogating them and even ordering the soldiers to search the entire city …
The Blazing Angel looked down at Hucheng.
Large groups of people were still being mobilized, but there were no disturbances. There was also no large-scale blockade or search. It looked like a military mobilization.
That's not right …
Qi Guanyan lost his wife, why wasn't he worried at all …
It recalled Wang Shi's solemn vow that "the General's Residence will definitely be in chaos and my husband will be anxious". But now, it seemed that there were no signs of this at all. The huge General's Residence was dark and only a few places had lights on. The bedroom that was engulfed by the explosion and flames was also casually placed there after the flames were extinguished. It was as if nothing had happened.
The Blazing Angel was stunned for a moment. Then, it thought hard and nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that the relationship between husband and wife was not as strong as Wang Shi thought …
Although it was not familiar with Wang Shi before, it could tell from the other party's vicious plan today that she was undoubtedly a ruthless woman. Usually at home, she must be very good at controlling her husband. She was very cunning, very scheming, very jealous, and very violent. She was like a lion from Hedong. In the future, when historians recorded Qi Guanyan's life, they would definitely mention his first wife. And this Wang Shi would most likely be described as "arrogant".
This kind of fierce woman would definitely not allow her husband to take concubines. Even if she said a few words to her maids, she would definitely be beaten. This Qi Guanyan was not a husband and did not have the guts to divorce his wife. It really did not know how he had survived all these years.
And now, in the middle of the night, his wife was kidnapped by a strong man and her whereabouts were unknown. This Qi Guanyan, ah, might be anxious on the surface, but in his heart, he was happy …
Blazing Angel thought from another perspective and connected the dots. She immediately guessed Qi Guanyan's current state of mind. She thought to herself, "This is not good. Clearly, Madam Wang has overestimated her charm, overestimated the relationship between husband and wife, overestimated Qi Guanyan's masochism, so much so that she completely misjudged her husband's actions.
As the saying goes, there are three great joys in life: promotion, riches, and the death of one's wife. Qi Guanyan was an extremely high official with power over a province. Promotion and riches were nothing difficult for him. He occupied the top two joys all year round. However, the third one was a sorrow that flowed against the current and turned into a river. After suffering for who knows how many years, there was finally a glimmer of hope for the third joy. How could he care about his wife who was kidnapped?
He couldn't wait for the kidnappers to kill the hostage!
Not good, this is really not good.
This pair of husband and wife appeared to be united on the surface but were actually divided at heart. Both of them were looking forward to the death of the other. They were truly cunning …
Blazing Angel cursed in its heart. It couldn't help but criticize the corruption and debauchery of the feudal bureaucracy in its heart. Then, it became a little anxious.
Qi Guanyan was so unscrupulous. Madam Wang would definitely gnash her teeth and let him die. However, if this General Qi didn't cooperate and fought alone, he definitely wouldn't be a match for the two Blazing Angels and Sun Lang working together … With such a variable in the plan, it was indeed necessary for Qi Guanyan, who controlled the troops of a province, to take the lead and share the firepower for him.
However, Qi Guanyan didn't seem to care about Madam Wang's life or death. He even hoped that his wife would die. What should it do …
It thought hard for a while, then its eyes lit up. "Got it!"
"I can appear in public and then act a little fiercer, a little more arrogant, and even a little more lecherous. I can do my best to ridicule and threaten him, provoking Qi Guanyan's anger and uneasiness.
After all, although he couldn't wait for his wife to die, he only hoped that his wife would die quietly. Because as a high-ranking official, he also wanted face and reputation.
Therefore, if I appear in front of his soldiers and say that his wife was kidnapped by me, then blackmail him, with so many witnesses, he can't just stand by and watch his wife die. Otherwise, he will be scolded to death by the court. Moreover, he definitely won't be willing to wear a green hat …
In any case, as long as I lure him to Mingzhou, then put on a show with Madam Wang in front of him, everything will be fine …
Yes, that's what I'll do.
The quick-witted Blazing Angel felt that it was very good. After making up its mind, it turned around and rushed down the General's residence. It randomly grabbed a person and asked him where Qi Guanyan was.
That person was a little stubborn. It wasn't until Blazing Angel used some tricks that he couldn't take it anymore and whispered that the General had already left the General's residence. He should have gone to the army camp in the inner city.
Why did Qi Guanyan go to the army camp?
The Blazing Angel was suspicious and casually threw that person to the side. That person lay on the ground and snorted twice. While it wasn't paying attention, he immediately turned around and rushed into the darkness, then began to shout.
Blazing Angel looked at the other person's figure and sneered twice. It didn't stop him and let him go … In any case, he wanted to make a big deal out of this matter, so there was no need to keep it a secret or hide his tracks.
While the guards of the General's residence were angrily cursing and chasing, the Blazing Angel laughed and rushed into the sky, heading straight for the army camp in Hucheng. The place was very easy to recognize. At this moment, the sky was already dark, and only the fire in the army camp was bright. The flames were blazing, and there were constantly troops arriving and departing. War horses and carriages were constantly shuttling back and forth, carrying large amounts of military supplies slowly on the road.
Qi Guanyan was still mobilizing the troops … but he forgot to ask Madam Wang what Qi Guanyan was doing …
The Blazing Angel didn't have time to think carefully. It descended from the sky with the sound of the wind and flames, landing heavily in front of the army camp with a heavy boom.
The guards were first shocked by the thing that fell from the sky, then they raised their spears and shouted, "How dare you!
Who dares to barge into the army camp! "
The commotion was not small, and all the soldiers in the camp were shocked. A few of the generals in charge of patrolling the camp saw the meteor falling from the sky. Without saying a word, they immediately mobilized the troops under their command and shuttled back and forth. With the army camp as the center, three layers of long and short weapons, even light and heavy firearms, crossbows, and spears surrounded the camp from all sides.
The Blazing Angel seemed to be unaware of all this. The fire in the camp shone on this iron armor that combined strength and beauty, reflecting the beauty of blood and slaughter. This powerful war weapon moved its wrist, and the sound of the hydraulic lever and transmission system operating was like a strange rhythm. It faced the army camp and shouted in a deep voice, "Qi Guanyan, come out. You know why I'm here."
Qi Guanyan was sitting steadily in the tent, suppressing his longing and worry for his wife. According to the inexplicable request of the kidnappers, he mobilized the troops and tried to reach Mingzhou before dawn. Then, he heard the sound of the Blazing Angel descending.
He saw the iron giant descending from the sky.
He heard the rude shout.
Even though Qi Guanyan had been educated and had a gentle and calm temperament, he was still a bit angry. Why the f * ck did another one come!
His face was a bit gloomy. He slowly stood up and walked out of the tent surrounded by the generals in the tent. He coldly looked at the Blazing Angel not far away.
This armor did not look like the Lone Wanderer, nor the Death Messenger, so it could not be wrong.
This was the third Blazing Angel that the Death Messenger said.
The Blazing Angel that came from the Kingdom of Lifire to warn Courrier, the Blazing Angel that planned the attack on the General's residence, and the Blazing Angel that kidnapped Ying Er!
Although Qi Guanyan knew the origin of the other party, he could not say it in public. He did not know what this guy was here for, so he could only say coldly, "Are you the Flame Guardian from the Kingdom of Lifire?
This is my military camp, the tent of the Ming Province Army. You are a Flame Guardian, but you trespassed here. I will inform the Imperial Court and ask the Honglu Temple to come out and ask for an explanation from your country. "
The Blazing Angel let out a hoarse and cold laugh like a poisonous snake. He slowly said, "Why do you pretend to be confused?
Not long ago, I kidnapped your wife. Don't you remember? "
Damn!
Is this guy sick in the head?
Why does he have to come here and say this again?
Didn't Courrier come here already?
Didn't we have an agreement?
Why is he here again?
To show off?
Qi Guanyan almost cursed out loud, and there was a commotion around him. The General's residence had already issued a gag order, so many soldiers did not know that the General's residence was attacked. Now that the bastard in front of him said it out loud, Qi Guanyan almost flew into a rage. He took a deep breath and said, "Nonsense … Before I left home, my wife was fine. You have the Blazing Angel Armor, so you must have a high position in the Kingdom of Lifire. You can't just say things like that.
I am the General of the Ming Province. You kidnapped my wife. Do you want the two countries to go to war? "
Fuck!
I didn't guess wrong!
This guy actually flatly denied it!
He did not want to admit it at all!
He did not want to save his wife at all!
Sure enough, you want your evil wife to die for no reason, and then happily remarry and have children, right? You shameless heartless man!
But the Blazing Angel had seen through everything.
He laughed, "Before you left home?
Your bedroom was burned to the ground. I fired at least fifty rockets at the General's residence, and the fire was all put out?
I personally took your wife and brother-in-law away. They are now tied up in the wilderness. They are frightened, cold, and hungry. You don't care?
Or, do you want to take the chance to divorce your wife? "
The Blazing Angel smiled, "Killing several birds with one stone. Letting your wife die for no reason will save you a lot of trouble. You won't be criticized by the Censorate for abandoning your wife.
It's just that Madam Wang has suffered. She was waiting for you to save her, but you cruelly abandoned her. Tsk, tsk, tsk. She's now tied up in the wilderness and can't move at all. If any poisonous insects or snakes crawl around her … "
As it spoke, its tone became weird. "Ha, maybe we can even pass by a barbarian, a dirty villager, or a group of vulgar Horse Gang. Think about it, what will happen if these ugly and lowly people meet the noble and beautiful General's wife who can't move in the wild? Hahahahaha …"
Yes, that's it. He said these things in front of these soldiers, and then reminded Qi Guanyan that he could not win just like this. He still had his face and reputation to worry about!
Then, slowly, he would lead the spearhead to the Zhang residence and force him to lead the troops to Mingzhou. Then, he could put on a show and make him and Sun Lang become like fire and water. They would not stop until one of them was dead …
The Blazing Angel's plan was very good.
In fact, he had completely succeeded.
Qi Guanyan was expressionless, but the murderous intent in his heart had soared to the extreme.
No wonder Courrier wanted to sell this bastard. No wonder Courrier said that he did not like this guy. No wonder he was abandoned by Courrier …
— — He really deserves to be chopped!
This son of a bitch!
Originally, Qi Guanyan was still puzzled by the Blazing Angel's sudden appearance. But at this moment, his heart was completely filled with murderous intent. Thinking of the secret agreement he had with Courrier, his murderous intent soared.
This murderous intent was obvious, and was seen through by the Blazing Angel at a glance.
He wants to kill me. This Qi Guanyan is angry out of humiliation. I have hit the nail on the head, I have seen through his scheme … Hmph hmph hmph hmph.
Just like this, the two of them stared at each other, not to be outdone, and each of them plotted their own schemes.
Qi Guanyan was wondering if he should directly attack and kill this bastard on the spot. That way, he would have fulfilled his agreement with Courrier. But the surrounding was not tight enough, and the preparations were not enough. It was hard to say if he could succeed in one strike.
And now, he came here to spout nonsense. He did not know why … Especially since Courrier had already come here. He felt that it was very strange for him to come again …
— — Should I negotiate with him in private?
I keep feeling that I have overlooked something …
The Blazing Angel was thinking that provoking Qi Guanyan's anger was more or less enough. Next, it was time to shift the hatred and shift the blame to the Zhang family …
Just as the two of them made up their minds and decided to proceed with the next step of the conversation, an angry roar suddenly sounded from the soldiers surrounding the central tent.
"This Red Hair has gone too far. He is spouting nonsense and insulting the Madam. He deserves to die!" The voice shouted. "Brothers, kill this son of a bitch!"
This voice was full of energy and resounded in everyone's ears, causing them to be stunned. Then, there was a deafening gunshot!
"Bang!"
The soldiers saw a fierce spark explode from the huge armor, and then the Blazing Angel staggered to the left!
On the battlefield of firearms, especially in the era of queuing up to be shot, the psychological quality of the soldiers was very high. Everyone had a mentality of blind obedience, especially in the tense atmosphere of the battlefield. If one of the soldiers who were waiting for orders and ready to shoot didn't have the psychological quality and shot first, it would basically lead the other soldiers to fire in advance, wasting a round of shooting.
It was the same at this moment.
Especially when the soldiers heard the vulgar words of the Blazing Angel. At this moment, they were filled with anger and killing intent.
This gunshot also became a signal.
The army was a collective, and the thoughts of an individual were insignificant.
No one cared who the person who spoke was.
No one cared why a gun could hit such a huge heavy armor to the point that it staggered.
All the anger was ignited by this gunshot.
Arrows were nocked, swords were unsheathed, axes were thrown, spears were thrown, locusts were thrown, spears were thrown, and meteors were thrown. The strong soldiers let out fierce roars.
"— F * ck!"