"As of today, our trap has been perfectly laid out." Master Ja smiled. "Only a lead is needed, as soon as it is ignited, it will then explode with a bang—"

Wang Bu Fan, whose appearance resembled the Central Plains people, continued his words: "Engulfing Central Plains in a sea of flame."

The two looked at each other and smiled; they each raised their cups, clinking them together.

With such a large-scale situation happening in the Southern Frontier, the Emperor in the palace was, of course, greatly angered, urging Gu Yun to quickly escort the bandit leaders and the traitorous general back to the capital.

Gu Yun had to temporarily put down his doubts and set out to the North.

But remembering that this time, his treasured son was willing to go back with him, the manor would be lively once again, so he could somewhat feel eager about this returning trip to the capital.

"He has become a lot more adorable after growing up," 'Old man' Gu Yun felt greatly comforted, secretly praising to Shen Yi. "It's just that he suddenly became so sensible, I am still not quite used to it."

"Despicable." Shen Yi commented in a simple and concise manner, then, as a result, ate one whiplash as he wished.

Shen Yi asked: "Right, after capturing Fu Zhi Cheng, what are you planning to do?"

Gu Yun stopped joking around; he was silent for a moment, then spoke with all seriousness: "Ji Ping, the truth is, I have always thought about all these years that you have been following me like this, is it a waste of talent?"

Shen Yi gave him a silent look.

Gu Yun: "You are vastly knowledgeable. Your literary skills can enter Han Lin, your martial arts can bring peace to a territory, hiding away in Ling Shu Institute and the Black Iron Camp for so many years, it is time for you to show yourself..."

Although he had already heard Chang Geng analyze it, listening to Gu Yun saying the same thing, Shen Yi could not avoid feeling touched inside.

The two men were both comrades and friends. Though they shared a tight-knit relationship, through both life and death, trusting enough to even leave their wife and child in the hands of the other if something were to happen, still, Gu Yun's dog mouth could not spit out ivory; he had never expressed his appreciation directly towards him before.

Shen Yi could feel his eyes sting: "Zi Xi, you truly don't have to..."

"Furthermore, I am also very sorry," Gu Yun added with earnest. "You see, such a beautiful man born from heaven, raised by parents like myself, always staying near and blocking your peach blossoms, causing you to stay single for all these years. It's really...tch, it's all my fault."

Shen Yi: "..."