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Chapter 418: The Perseverant Prince Helu

There was an awkward atmosphere in the air.

Jili Khan could not hide the look of disappointment on his face.

Walking on the edge of the pond, Li Cunxi's eyes fell on the small fish in the water.

After not seeing each other for two years, Jili Khan still had great interest in him and recognized Li Cunxi's abilities.

However, it was destined from the beginning that Li Cunxi would never join the Turks.

What's more, he now has a very special identity.

If someone like him joins the Turks, it will only bring war troubles to both countries, and may even cause a devastating blow to the descendants of the Li family waiting in the court.

Prince Mochu followed behind Li Cunxi and took the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere, saying:

"Although you cannot stay in my Turkic country, I am very lucky to have met you, and my country is very lucky too."

"But God has no intention to let my father stay in my Turkic people. This is an unchangeable fact."

"In this case, we will do our best to ensure that you, my father, do not have any regrets on this trip."

"Father, I wonder if there is anything you must do when you come to the Turkic people?"

With Mochuo taking the initiative to break the awkward atmosphere, Li Cunxi also felt that the atmosphere was eased a little.

He turned to Mochu with a smile and said:

"I have already felt the Crown Prince's sincere love for me."

"The reason why I came to the Turks this time is because the Great Zhou wanted to use the Turks as a passage to besiege Li Jinzhong."

"For this battle, His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou has made many preparations, and borrowing the passage is the most important. I understand His Majesty's intention, so I have no choice but to come."

Jili Khan nodded, and thought of Ma Rong who had come to Turkestan some time ago to ask him for permission to pass through the country.

It’s a pity that Ma Rong left after completing this glorious mission, and he didn’t know whether he was still in the Turkic territory.

"Just for such a trivial matter as borrowing the passage, you have sent your subordinates here before. I was very excited when you came here this time."

"Alas, it's just a trivial matter. No matter whose face I'm considering, I can't refuse it."

"Now that my cousin, brother Khan, and two benefactors have come to Shiguo, I naturally want to show my hospitality as a good host."

"When Brother Khan, General Yuan Fang and others arrive here later, I intend to hold a grand welcome banquet to show my appreciation."

Li Cunxi clasped his hands and said, "On behalf of all my brothers, I would like to thank His Majesty the Khan for his kindness."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Jili Khan's eyes. He walked slowly in front, personally leading the way for Li Cunxi and others.

Although his speech and behavior returned to normal afterwards, everyone could still see the loss of the Turkic Khan.

Prince Mochu was a man of meticulous mind. He could see his father's loss and Li Cunxi's helplessness.

Wanting to accomplish something big, he began to think about whether he could make use of his cousin Li Cunxi.

After all, he is now Li Cunxi's nominal son, so it's okay for his father to help and give his son some advice.

It really doesn't work...

Just let Li Cunxi really become your father.

Anyway, his biological father, Jili Khan, has very different political views from him.

With the help of Li Cunxi, it may only be a matter of time before Crown Prince Mochu leads his troops south to pacify the Great Zhou.

Prince Mochu overestimated Li Cunxi's ability and his own IQ. He was dreaming and couldn't help but smile.

After everyone sat down, they drank some drinks and chatted meaninglessly for a while, and finally Li Yuanfang, Lu Dayou and Su Xianer arrived.

Everyone bowed, and Jili Khan called Lu Dayou "Brother Khan", adding the title of uncle to his good son, Crown Prince Mochuo.

With everyone arriving, a banquet began.

Everyone was drinking and having fun, and Prince Mochu was seen dancing with a sword to add to the fun.

On the other side, Yu Zhou was sitting in the Snake Spirit stronghold.

He looked expressionlessly at Prince Helu who was sitting below him, and at the top killer with two scimitars on his waist.

"The first genius of our Great Zhou Dynasty, Li Cunxi, the governor of Henan Province, has come to the Turks."

"You two, at this critical moment, if you two come to my place, I'm afraid something bad may happen."

"Please leave quickly and don't let others find your whereabouts."

"Otherwise, even if I have ten thousand mouths, it will be difficult for me to prove my innocence."

When Prince Helu heard that Yuzhou had ordered him to leave right away, he did not leave tactfully.

He filled his shot glass with wine and drank it.

The top killer next to him stared at Yu Zhou on the main seat, as if he was going to fight with him if they disagreed.

After a long while, Prince Helu laughed softly and said presumptuously:

"I'm afraid what Mr. Yu said is not quite right. As a member of the Snake Spirit, how can Mr. Yu prove his innocence?"

"Whether I come or not, as long as Mr. Yu is caught, even if he is executed on the spot, I'm afraid he won't be able to resist."

"This prince's visit to Mr. Yu will not only not cause any trouble to Mr. Yu, but may even save the lives of Mr. Yu and your men."

Yu Zhou's face looked grim, and his left hand was tugging at his sleeve.

His blue knuckles were shaking unconsciously, and he clenched his teeth like a patient old tiger.

"Mr. Yu, don't be angry."

Helu chuckled.

"This prince has received news that there is a big problem in one part of Mr. Yu's plan."

"The people Mr. Yu sent to the Helan Mountain Post Station have not returned yet."

"Moreover, there has been no news from the Helan Mountain Post Station."

"To put it bluntly, it's unclear whether the person responsible for taking over the Helanshan Post Station is still alive."

"What the prince said is correct, isn't it?"

Yu Zhou closed his eyes tightly, and after a moment, he opened them again.

"I have to admit that your intelligence, Prince Helu, is extremely accurate."

"But this matter is our business among the Snake Spirits, and has nothing to do with you."

"Helan Mountain Posthouse is part of our plan. We will definitely not make any mistakes in this place."

"I will continue to send people over there to find out the news from the Helan Mountain Post."

Prince Helu bared his teeth and leaned his upper body forward.

Those eyes were extremely aggressive, staring directly into Yuzhou's eyes.

"Mr. Yu, have you ever thought that the people among your snake spirits might also betray you?"

Yu Zhou clenched his fists, wanting to punch Helu.

But when he saw the top killer who was always on high alert, he resisted the urge to go up and fight.

He changed his mind, sneered, and asked back:

"Your Highness actually said so. I, Yu Zhou, would like to ask Your Highness, will this top assassin beside you betray you at the critical moment?"

Helu, who was on the verge of victory, was stunned for a moment and looked back at the loyal top killer.

This man followed his father when he was young, and now he is middle-aged and comes to protect him.

He himself knows best whether he is loyal or not.

Even if Helu rebelled, this man would not rebel.