Chapter 991 - 999, 1000: Sword Points to Nangong, Landing on the Island

Zhang Feng never anticipated Nangong Jin would hit him; caught off guard, he was slapped to the ground, the loud sound of the impact shocking the soldiers and servants moving goods, all of whom turned to look.

"Brother Feng." Zhang Clan, who came along with Nangong Jin, saw this scene, her expression changing as she quickly stepped forward to stand in front of Zhang Feng, saying: "Brother Feng is expressing anger on behalf of the Nangong Family, he's doing this for master's sake—why did you hit him?"

"Brother Feng, are you okay?" Zhang Clan worriedly helped Zhang Feng up.

Their parents had long passed away, and in their absence, the elder sister had taken on the role of mother; Zhang Clan felt distressed seeing this.

"For my sake? He can't wait for me to die sooner." Nangong Jin was so angry he felt pain in his liver.

"Master, Brother Feng has been devoted to the Nangong Family—how can you say such words? They're too hurtful." Zhang Clan protested upon hearing this.

Despite everything, Zhang Feng did not bear hatred towards Nangong Jin, after all, he had been very good to him. Covering his slapped face, he appeared slightly aggrieved, saying: "Brother-in-law, how can you think of me this way? Hasn't Chen Mo bullied us enough already, and you wish to keep enduring this?"

"I know we're no match for him on land, but now that we're overseas, why should we fear him? They've humiliated us time and again—why can't I avenge us just this once?"

In truth, Zhang Feng hadn't deliberately sought to retaliate against the Great Wei's fleet; it was a chance encounter on the return journey, recalling the grievances suffered at Wei, his anger flared up and he retaliated.

Seeing Zhang Feng looking so wronged, with his wife defending him too, the fiery anger of Nangong Jin quickly dissipated, lacking any reason to continue venting. He sighed heavily and said:

"Haven't you realized yet what kind of person Chen Mo is? He is vengeful. You robbed his goods—if word reaches him, can he endure it? Although we are far from land, we are just a month's distance away, and overseas, many small states are under his influence. If he sends troops to attack, how shall we manage ourselves?

If, due to this, he learns about the Immortal Island and becomes interested, can we still control that sea area of the Ancient Luo Kingdom?"

Nangong Jin reproached Zhang Feng for not thinking things through.

"Brother-in-law, rest assured—I have already led people to annihilate that fleet, leaving no survivors. All ships are destroyed, and the bodies thrown into the sea to feed the fish. Moreover, a big wave rose the next day, which likely erased any traces; the sea is vast, can Great Wei possibly know who did it?" Zhang Feng's grievance vanished as he beat his chest and laughed, adopting a reassuring demeanor.

Originally just angry, Nangong Jin nearly passed out upon hearing this.

Had it been a mere robbery, perhaps Great Wei would dismiss it as too much trouble to come to Boli.

But annihilating an entire fleet is akin to trampling on Great Wei's pride.

Knowing Chen Mo well, it's possible he himself may lead the military overseas to investigate.

Great Wei wouldn't notice?

With an entire fleet gone, Great Wei's Maritime Trade Bureau would realize something might be amiss if the fleet doesn't return on time, and will definitely dispatch personnel for investigation.

Zhang Feng spoke lightly, leaving no survivors.

The entire fleet going to sea consisted of no less than one or two thousand people.

Can he guarantee nothing goes awry?

If anything is discovered, it could mean total disaster.

Previously, Chen Mo only imposed financial penalties on the Nangong Family—it was all bark and little bite.

But with this incident, no tolerance will be given.

Nangong Jin's crisis awareness was strong, contemplating the potential consequences of this issue made him want to flee.

It was no longer useful to blame Zhang Feng, he said: "Hurry and make preparations; once Great Wei learns of the fleet's destruction, and after dispatching people to investigate and deal with the matter, it will take at least half a year. We must evacuate during this time..." He looked at Zhang Feng: "Didn't you say you found a deserted island days ago? Let's temporarily retreat there to lay low."

"Brother-in-law, is that necessary?" Zhang Feng didn't want to leave, barely settled in Chaoping County. After managing to find footing in Boli, running again was too much for him.

"If you wish to be seized by Chen Mo and face execution, then stay here."

Having decided to relocate, Nangong Jin didn't hesitate and immediately began giving orders.

The entire Nangong Family enterprise was on Boli Island, needing time also to move everything.

Throughout Boli Kingdom, activities started bustling.

Local natives, upon learning the Nangong Family was leaving, were overjoyed, almost wanting to celebrate with dancing and drumbeats.

Boli Kingdom was their homeland, now occupied by the Nangong Family, they had become slaves to the Nangong Family, exploited by them and their subordinates.

...

Xue Gu woke up two days after being rescued.

He still had a fever, his head hurt badly, but he was conscious enough to talk.

Chen Mo heard he woke up and couldn't wait to ask him questions.

"Lord Xue, Your Majesty has come to see you." Nangong Xian entered the room where Xue Gu rested, saying.

"Your Majesty?"

Xue Gu felt terrible, his mind still reeling upon hearing Nangong Xian's words, until the imposing young man strode inside, prompting him to sit up abruptly in panic, intending to get out of bed to salute Chen Mo.

He worked at Honglu Temple and had seen Chen Mo before.