Frontier Hero: From Receiving a Convicted Woman to Becoming an Emperor for All Time

night.

Shen Chuxiao, along with Tie Niu, Shen Qiao, and Sun Ergou, arrived at Wangfeng Tower early.

Zhao Wu didn't come because he had more important things to do, and Shen Qiao's skills were top-notch even in the martial arts world, so having him by his side would make him feel safer.

Shen Chuxiao sat by the window, looking down at the street below.

As darkness fell, torches were lit one after another. Even amidst the chaos of war, the smoke from the burning embers still lingered over this fortified city.

Just as the appointed time arrived, a flurry of footsteps could be heard downstairs.

Tie Niu peered out the window and clicked his tongue in amazement. "Boss, quite a few people have arrived."

After all, he was the garrison commander of the six major military strongholds, so he naturally couldn't travel alone.

Each of them brought their personal guards, forming a dense, dark mass that completely blocked the entrance to Wangfeng Tower.

The private room was already small, and it felt cramped as soon as these people entered.

Left with no other choice, everyone could only leave two guards behind and send the rest out.

Shen Chuxiao warmly invited everyone to take their seats.

And there's a specific reason for these seats.

Sun Demao took a seat in the corner, leaning against the wall with a teacup in front of him. Qian Wanli sat close to the door, as if ready to run at any moment. Zhao Hongyuan chose the seat furthest from Liu Wenzhao, who sat next to the head of the table, his expression not very pleasant.

Shen Chuxiao sat in the middle, his wheelchair facing the door, so everyone had to pass by him to enter.

Shen Chuxiao had a smile on his face; someone unfamiliar with him would really think he was treating an old friend to dinner.

Shen Chuxiao raised his glass and toasted them one by one.

When he got to Zhao Hongyuan, he paused for a moment longer.

"Commander Zhao, I heard you fought another battle with the barbarians last month?"

Zhao Hongyuan said in a muffled voice, "Twenty-three heads will be cut off."

Shen Chuxiao smiled: "Thank you for your hard work, brothers of Iron Gate Slope."

Zhao Hongyuan paused for a moment, his hand holding the wine glass still for a second.

The way he looked at Shen Chuxiao was different now. He remained silent for a while before drinking his wine.

When the toast was given to Qian Wanli, Shen Chuxiao only said, "Commander Qian, you've worked hard," in a rather indifferent tone.

Qian Wanli chuckled twice, picked up his wine glass, and downed it in one gulp, as if he were completing a task.

When it came time to offer tea to Sun Demao, Shen Chuxiao personally poured him a cup of tea.

"Commander Sun doesn't drink alcohol, and he drinks tea too. Qing Shi Liang is the most solid defensive line in the entire Ling Shuang Pass; the general has mentioned you many times. Oh, by the way, it seems that the wine from Qing Shi Liang sells quite well among the barbarians."

Sun Demao took the teacup and said calmly, "My Qing Shi Liang military camp never does business with barbarians. Where did Captain Shen hear this from? Don't wrong your own brothers."

Shen Chuxiao smiled but didn't reply.

After going around the whole circle, Liu Wenzhao was the only one who was skipped.

Liu Wenzhao's expression was already quite unpleasant; his hand holding the wine glass tightened slightly, but he refrained from lashing out.

After a while, Shen Chuxiao suddenly put down his chopsticks.

The private room fell silent for a moment.

Shen Chuxiao slowly scanned the area.

"I, Shen Chuxiao, am deeply grateful that you, esteemed garrison commanders, have come from afar to attend this banquet. But since we are all on the same side, I will speak frankly."

Shen Chuxiao looked at Qian Wanli.

"The number of weapons reported by Wolffire Station last month was three hundred pieces less than the actual inventory. Where did those three hundred pieces go?"

Qian Wanli's chopsticks, which were picking up food, suddenly froze in mid-air, and his face turned pale instantly.

He raised his head, looking at Shen Chuxiao with fear in his eyes, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Shen Chuxiao noticed his reaction but didn't press further. Instead, she turned to Sun Demao beside her and said, "Commander Sun has made a fortune these past few years, after all, Qing Shi Liang wine can fetch a good price."

Sun Demao remained expressionless, but his inner turmoil was in turmoil.

How did he know such a secret?

Shen Chuxiao sneered, "Heaven is watching what people do. Hmph, if you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. Don't you agree, Commander Sun?"

His gaze then fell directly on Liu Wenzhao.

"General Liu."

Liu Wenzhao's heart tightened, but he forced a calm expression: "What instructions does Commander Shen have?"

Shen Chuxiao looked at him, and her smile slowly faded.

"I wouldn't presume to offer advice. I merely wish to remind Commander Liu that he should be aware of Ling Shuangguan's surname, lest he do something he'll regret."

Liu Wenzhao's face turned a deep purplish-red.

The personal guard standing behind him was a young man in his early twenties who had served Liu Wenzhao for three years and was extremely loyal.

Hearing his lord being publicly humiliated like this, his blood boiled, and he couldn't help but blurt out: "Shen Chuxiao! Who do you think you are! Don't think you can act with impunity just because General Lu favors you. This Ling Shuang Pass is not a place where you can run rampant!"

The air in the private room suddenly froze.

"Oh?" Shen Chuxiao tilted his head, looking at the soldier with surprise. "Who are you?"

Liu Wenzhao's expression changed, and he quickly said, "He is my cousin, Wang Gang."

"Oh? My cousin."

Shen Chuxiao gave him a deep look, his eyes gleaming like knives, making the latter's heart skip a beat. "You're right, Ling Shuang Pass is not a place where I can act recklessly. But..."

His voice suddenly turned cold.

"You, a mere bodyguard, dare to insult your superior to his face. According to the military law of Dajing, what is your punishment?"

The guard, neck stiff with arrogance, refused to back down: "I'm insulting you! Who do you think you are, superior officer!"

Liu Wenzhao snapped out of his daze and immediately shouted, "Shut up! Get out of here!"

But it was too late.

The next moment, a flash of sword light appeared.

It happened so fast that no one had time to react.

The soldier's curses were still stuck in his throat when a red line appeared on his neck.

His eyes widened, and he covered his neck with both hands, but blood still gushed out between his fingers.

Then it fell straight down.

Even in death, he couldn't believe that Shen Chuxiao would actually dare to kill him in front of so many people.

The private room fell into a deathly silence.

Qian Wanli froze in his chair, not even noticing the chopsticks he had dropped to the floor.

The water in Sun Demao's glass swayed slightly.

After that one sword strike, the world of Ling Shuang Pass is about to change completely.

Zhao Hongyuan suddenly stood up, his hand on the hilt of his knife, but after glancing at Shen Chuxiao, he slowly sat down again.

His face showed no fear, only shock and a hint of inexplicable awe.

Liu Wenzhao looked the most embarrassed.

His face turned deathly pale at first, then flushed red, and finally ashen.

"Shen Chuxiao! You!!!"

Shen Chuxiao slowly picked up a handkerchief and wiped the bloodstains from his hands. He looked up at Liu Wenzhao with a gentle smile.

"General Liu, your soldiers don't know the rules, I'll take care of them for you. No need to thank me."

He paused, his voice low but each word clear. "As for who I am, do I need to repeat myself?"

He looked into Liu Wenzhao's eyes, his smile unwavering. "General Liu, what do you say?"

Liu Wenzhao's lips trembled for a long time, and when he met Shen Chuxiao's eyes, which were as bright as knives, his soul was shaking.

Shen Chuxiao sneered and said, "Everyone, the food is still hot, so eat it while it's hot. It won't taste good if it gets cold."

No one touched their chopsticks.

Shen Chuxiao didn't mind. He picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, chewed it twice, and nodded.

"It tastes good."

He then put down his chopsticks and glanced at everyone present: "That's just how I am. I judge by the matter, not the person. I can forgive and forget what you've done in the past, but from today onwards, the soldiers of Ling Shuang Pass can only kill barbarians, not their own people. No matter who it is or what their rank is, anyone who does this will meet the best end."

As he spoke, he pointed to the corpse on the ground.

"Of course, anyone who thinks my knife isn't sharp enough is welcome to try it."

Qian Wanli was the first to raise his glass.

Shen Chuxiao smiled and raised his glass in greeting.

"Come on, let's keep drinking. This table of good food cost a lot of money, don't waste it."