Chapter 109: Xianbei Headhunting

"Xianbei envoys!"

Chu Feng was secretly surprised.

Why would these people come looking for him?

Unable to figure out the reason, he decided to go meet them and see what tricks they were playing.

"Where are they now?"

"Waiting in the reception hall of Xianliang Temple."

"Wait for me to go over!"

"Yes!"

Hong Ji immediately led the way in front.

Before long, the two arrived at the reception hall.

At this moment, two people were already waiting inside the reception hall.

One person had a burly build, a rugged face, and a face full of black, stiff whiskers.

His strength was also quite impressive, being at the Martial Venerable Initial Stage.

The other person, although also dressed in the style of a grassland barbarian, had a refined face and was a person who had read many books.

"Is the person who has come General Chu Feng?" Helante hurriedly stood up to bow and offer greetings.

"I am Chu Feng!"

Chu Feng returned the salute and then asked, "May I ask how to address you, sir?"

"I am Helante, an envoy from the Xianbei state."

After Helante introduced himself, he pointed to the guard beside him, "This is my bodyguard and also my younger brother, Helansong!"

"Subordinate Helansong greets General Chu!"

Helansong also respectfully bowed to Chu Feng.

They had long since heard of Chu Feng's battle achievements and prestige.

He had led tens of thousands of troops to severely damage hundreds of thousands of Turkic troops, fought his way to the heart of the Turkic territory, and fought the leader of the Star Moon Divine Sect to a draw.

Such battle achievements made them admire Chu Feng greatly.

Moreover, when Chu Feng had just entered, Helansong had already sensed a tremendous threat from him.

It could even be said that the other party could easily end his life with just a thought.

"Nice to meet you!"

Chu Feng returned the salute and then added, "I wonder what advice you have for me, sir?"

Helante did not speak, but glanced at Hong Ji and then cast a look at his younger brother, Helansong.

"Hong Ji, you go back first."

"Yes, General!"

"Helansong, you go out for a walk too!"

"As you command!"

The two received their orders and withdrew one after another.

At this moment, only Chu Feng and Helante remained in the room.

"General Chu, let us speak plainly; your achievements have long since spread far and wide, and your famous poem 'Breaking the Xiongnu' has made countless people sing it one after another!

To tell you the truth, I am also a scholar, and I love this poem of yours immensely; this poem will definitely leave a heavy and colorful stroke in the annals of history!"

"Hehe, you flatter me, sir!"

Chu Feng smiled slightly and then said, "I assume you didn't invite me here just to specifically compliment me, did you?"

"Hehe, naturally not!"

Helante then stated his thoughts, "Although my Xianbei are a nomadic people, we yearn for the culture of the Central Plains.

Our Emperor of the Tuoba Clan is benevolent and broad-minded, cares for the world, thirsts for talent, and gathers talents from all over to display their grand plans in Xianbei; sooner or later, we will achieve great things.

I am untalented, but I would like to invite General Chu to go to Xianbei to serve as General of Cavalry; I wonder what the General thinks?"

Oh my!

So this guy is a headhunter!

To think he actually ran here to poach someone.

Chu Feng secretly found it amusing.

He didn't expect himself to be so famous now that even the Xianbei state had run to Great Wei to poach him.

Seeing that Chu Feng did not speak, Helante continued, "If the General is willing to serve my Xianbei, there will certainly be no shortage of gold, silver, and treasures, and our imperial princesses are all enchanting; if the General is willing, you may choose any Tuoba Princess you like!"

Damn!

This price is high enough; they even brought out the princesses.

Chu Feng smiled faintly, raised a hand to gesture, and said, "Many thanks for the kindness of you and the Tuoba imperial family, but I have no intention of doing so."

"Why, could it be that the General thinks it is too little?"

"Not at all!"

Chu Feng explained, "I was originally just a small soldier in the Great Wei border army, and it was only thanks to the General's kindness that I have today; furthermore, the Emperor of Great Wei trusts me, grants me official rank and power, and helps me establish my career.

If I were to abandon this and leave, it would be disloyal, and if it were spread abroad, I would surely be ridiculed by the people of the world!"

"Not so!"

Helante still refused to give up and continued to persuade, "The so-called wise bird chooses its tree to perch on; the General is not a creature of a pond and will sooner or later be a true dragon soaring in the nine heavens.

Great Wei is now surrounded by enemies on all sides, and the powerful clans control the government; it is difficult for talent to be displayed, and staying here will only restrict the General's development.

If the General comes to my Xianbei, you will surely be like a fish in water, like a bird escaping a cage; wouldn't it be wonderful to establish such a career?"

"Hahahaha..."

Chu Feng laughed heartily, "Many thanks for your kind intentions, sir, but I truly have no desire to leave Great Wei. I observe that you are also a loyal and honest man; why not join my Great Wei instead?"

"Although Great Wei has some flaws, they do not obscure its virtues. In the future, Great Wei will surely vie for the Central Plains and gallop across the world. If you submit to my Great Wei now, you will not lack a position as a Marquis in the future."

"This..."

"Hehe!"

Helante gave a bitter laugh.

He had originally intended to poach Chu Feng for the Xianbei, but he had not expected the other party to want to poach him for Great Wei instead.

"Since the General is unwilling, then this humble one will say no more!"

"Many thanks for your understanding!"

Chu Feng stood up and turned to leave.

He wanted to make him join the barbarians?

Sorry, he had no such thoughts or interest!

Barbarians are not to be trusted; they fear power but do not fear virtue. This is the unvarnished reality.

"General, wait a moment!"

"Oh? Does the sir have any other business?"

Chu Feng turned back and asked.

"It is Helante's good fortune to have met the General today. Although I did not get my wish, it is still fate that we have met. I have one thing I wish to tell the General, and I hope the General will be on guard."

"Oh?"

Chu Feng suddenly raised an eyebrow.

What did it mean for him to be on guard?

Could it be that someone wanted to do him harm?

Helante looked left and right, then leaned into Chu Feng's ear and whispered a few words.

Chu Feng was immediately greatly alarmed and turned his head to look at Helante.

"General, please take care. This one takes his leave!"

"Mm, take care!"

Chu Feng returned the salute.

After returning to his own quarters.

Lying on the bed, Chu Feng was still constantly pondering the situation Helante had mentioned.

Just at this moment.

Suddenly, someone burst into his room.

"Chu Feng, you liar!"

Chu Feng turned his head to look.

He saw Lu Bingyu standing at the doorway, glaring at him indignantly.

"Yo, my little auntie, how have I offended you again? What do you mean I'm a liar?"

"Didn't you say the capital is especially beautiful at night? It's already night now and I don't see you taking me out to play. Are you still going to say you aren't a liar?"

"Yo, look at my memory!"

Chu Feng slapped his forehead hard.

Only then did he remember the promise he had made to Lu Bingyu this morning.

"I am truly sorry, there were just too many things today, and I forgot!"

"Hmph, I don't want to talk to you right now!"

Lu Bingyu snorted coldly.

She sat down at the doorway and sulked there.

If not for knowing her true age,

others would likely mistake her for nothing more than an ignorant girl of twelve or thirteen.

"Alright, alright, don't be angry anymore!"

Chu Feng walked in front of Lu Bingyu and coaxed her, "Isn't it just the right time now that it's night? Let's go right now. Besides, I also know where is especially fun; there is a program that happens to be starting at this time."

(On the way here, he had specifically consulted Lu Shuwan and Guo Xueping to know where was fun in the capital.)

"Really?"

"Really!"

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go now!"

Lu Bingyu stood up abruptly and grabbed Chu Feng's hand, rushing outside.

She looked exactly like a little sister dragging her older brother out to play.

"Little auntie, slow down!"

Sigh!

Raising a child is truly tiring!

But then he thought about it.

Although it was a bit tiring, being able to have a Late Stage Martial Venerable powerhouse act as his muscle, no matter how he thought about it, he felt he had profited.

After the two of them left Xianliang Temple.

In the shadows, however, two pairs of eyes were staring fixedly at them.